New telly time

[pies]

Ok before I pester Der,whats the general opinion of whats needed and what isnt on a tv
Im not going to spend £2k on a telly (Wedg1e take note) all im looking at is something around 32" flatscreen

Is a widescreen TV really necessary,I dont watch many films

I assume not getting a HDTV would be daft

HDMI why do i need so many as three seem to be the standard

Frequency rates (hz) whats acceptabe and whats silly and would i notice the difference ? I struggle read the text without glasses and rarely wear them to watch TV

So what do I need and whats a decent TV ?

Been looking around and found this,any good or not,knowing me its junk

http://www.comet.co.uk/shopcomet/product/499781/PA...

Cheers all

[miniman]

Blimey, that's a clear £100 cheaper than Der's DigitalDirect shop which is rare. Should be a great panel. I don't think it is possible to get anything other than widescreen these days.

[pies]

It not quite the same Der has 3 year warrenty

Found this http://www.digitaldirect.co.uk/panasonic/tx-l32g10...

\Seems better HD built in I like the idea of built in receivers but am concerned if it goes wrong is it new telly time or can i just connect a box?

[SS2.]

pies said:

I assume not getting a HDTV would be daft

pies said:

HDMI why do i need so many as three seem to be the standard..

Future proofing - Sky HD, DVD, PS-3 ? (Assuming you are not running the signals through an AV-Amp).

pies said:

So what do I need and whats a decent TV..

Whilst I've had my (non-HD) Panasonic for a while now, I think it still holds true that the brand remains close to the top of its class.

Probably worth popping along to a local Currys or similar, checking out the wall of TVs and deciding which ones look best to your eyes..

Edited by SS2. on Monday 4th May 21:29

[mgtony]

Check out Richer Sounds website, they normally have some cracking deals.

[GHW]

Currys are knocking out a fairly passable LG 32" LCD for £350 at the moment - it's probably not in the same league as the usual Panasonic sets that usually get recommended, but at that price it's hard to complain...

[derestrictor]

Old set, 5YGs now available instore c/o Panasonic.

[Simpo Two]

SS2. said:

Probably worth popping along to a local Currys or similar, checking out the wall of TVs and deciding which ones look best to your eyes..

A good start, although the quality of the picture is only as good as the signal going in.

[pies]

Of to have a butchers, anything i need look out for, or must haves?

[Silver940]

pies said:

Of to have a butchers, anything i need look out for, or must haves?

42" minimum

Bought a 37 4 years ago, wish I'd stumped up for a 42. 37" was 1800 quid back then though

[Plotloss]

pies said:

Of to have a butchers, anything i need look out for, or must haves?

Avoid anything with a Samsung badge on it.

[PJ S]

Plotloss said:

pies said:

Of to have a butchers, anything i need look out for, or must haves?

Avoid anything with a Samsung badge on it.

And Philips, especially with those daft dopey disco lights in the rear!

[tdm34ds]

Avoid anything with a Samsung badge on it.
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Sage advise from one who knows

Regards Gandalf........................

[pies]

Somebody talk me out of ringing DeR and buying this


http://www.digitaldirect.co.uk/sony/kdl-37w5500u.h...

[Plotloss]

pies said:

Somebody talk me out of ringing DeR and buying this


http://www.digitaldirect.co.uk/sony/kdl-37w5500u.h...

37X10 is the better set.

[pies]

pany 37x10

[miniman]

pies said:

Somebody talk me out of ringing DeR and buying this


http://www.digitaldirect.co.uk/sony/kdl-37w5500u.h...

I have to say I am yet to see a Sony panel that hasn't been disappointing.

[derestrictor]

Maybe something happening to JVC's DR1 series LCDs today (32, 37 & 42") - all with 5 year guarantees and afaic the best LCD chassis out there (a perennial reality, not that anyone bloody listens! )

We had my Blu-ray du jour on the 42" set the othe day (Zulu) and it was gobsmacking in a way that would leave the televisual brethren of the Llantrae scarpering for cover...

[pies]

I only wanted a telly,why is it so difficult,so confusing going to have to put up with listining to the bs in comet again whilst I browse the tellys again,I'm adamant this will be quicke than it took DustyC the pick his Griff

[pies]

derestrictor said:

Maybe something happening to JVC's DR1 series LCDs today (32, 37 & 42") - all with 5 year guarantees and afaic the best LCD chassis out there (a perennial reality, not that anyone bloody listens! )

We had my Blu-ray du jour on the 42" set the othe day (Zulu) and it was gobsmacking in a way that would leave the televisual brethren of the Llantrae scarpering for cover...

YHM