Digital TV

Gerry H · Post by **Gerry H** » Sun Dec 28, 2008 6:07 pm

Been looking for a new TV for an age now but it's a price/spec maze.

The sort of thing I have in mind is 42" ish, 100Hz, 1080p, but

LCD or Plasma (not sure of the pros/cons.)
What make, named brand or not?
Contrast ratio?
Brightness?
How many HDMI?
What other connectors?

PC World currently have a good specced LG for

RX7 · Post by **RX7** » Sun Dec 28, 2008 6:09 pm

Whats the budget ?

Are you also planning on getting Sky HD ?

Gerry H · Post by **Gerry H** » Sun Dec 28, 2008 6:14 pm

Budget's around the

Post by **Stuart** » Sun Dec 28, 2008 6:43 pm

http://www.dabs.com/productview.aspx?Qu ... ,390510000

I would definitely recommend plasma technology over LCD; the picture is much more vivid and the old problems with longevity with Plasmas is long gone. I've owned lots and would say it's unlikely I would ever buy anything else now.

Best of luck

Gerry H · Post by **Gerry H** » Sun Dec 28, 2008 6:46 pm

Thanks Stu

When I asked the guy in Comet, he said the LCD gave a sharp picture and the plasma a softer pic

Mr Fletcher · Post by **Mr Fletcher** » Sun Dec 28, 2008 6:55 pm

the only advice i can give you is measure the size you want at home and stick to that size no matter how small they look in the shop . i didn't and nearly ended up taking it back as it was so bloody big in the lounge when i got home it hurt my eyes :oops: watch out for a gloss finish screen near a window as you may see the reflection of the window on the screen.

cheers

jason

Post by **Stuart** » Sun Dec 28, 2008 7:05 pm

Oops

I just found the one that I have at home; I cannot believe that this falls into that

Mike Broadbent · Post by **Mike Broadbent** » Sun Dec 28, 2008 7:16 pm

For your budget I would say go for a plasma as you will get a bigger screen size and better picture. I prefer lcd, but you will have stretch to quite a few more quid for a really good lcd. Sony make a great set, but even with this brand the price varies considerably depending whether you go for Bravia, Bravia Plus or Bravia Pro. The more you spend, the better picture you get and less motion blur.
The downside with plasma is shorter life, far heavier and 30% more power consumption
If you decide on plasma, go for Panasonic.

Post by **Ben** » Sun Dec 28, 2008 7:28 pm

STOP STOP STOP

Simple ... Samsung PS42A457 (42" Plasma TV - HD Ready - Freeview - Inc spks & stand - With at home warranty) 469 from Richersounds ...

Go to John Lewis, get them to price match and then you'll get a free 5 year warrenty and free delivery - A fantastic TV .. can't fault it at all .. I have the older model and it's been great.

Gerry H · Post by **Gerry H** » Sun Dec 28, 2008 7:29 pm

What do you call a really good lcd and what sort of money for a middle to good spec lcd? I've been told Samsung make the best lcd panels?