Looking for a new TV
- MountieXXL
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Looking for a new TV
Have my eye on one of those 32" HD-Ready TVs, they're relatively cheap nowadays and the pound is down so figure I'll let it be sent from the UK..
Anyone know a store with good prices?
Anyone know a store with good prices?
I mean, it's all windy stairs. I'm not being funny.
Re: Looking for a new TV
I got my 40" TV from here http://www.laskys.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;. I did quite a bit of searching and found that the comparison shop sites via a review web page did a bang up job at finding the cheapest. You just need to look for something specific.
I used this site to read up on the TV's just to make sure I was making a sound purchase. http://www.hdtvorg.co.uk/best_buy/lcd/best_buy_lcd.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
I'd look at what spec you'd get for your budget and see whether it looks like it will do. It's true you do get what you pay for and paying a little extra for good sound and picture quality is well worth it. LCD's are less forgiving when viewing standard definition TV on a HDTV with a poor upscaler.
I used this site to read up on the TV's just to make sure I was making a sound purchase. http://www.hdtvorg.co.uk/best_buy/lcd/best_buy_lcd.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
I'd look at what spec you'd get for your budget and see whether it looks like it will do. It's true you do get what you pay for and paying a little extra for good sound and picture quality is well worth it. LCD's are less forgiving when viewing standard definition TV on a HDTV with a poor upscaler.
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Re: Looking for a new TV
its off topic but damn the pound is down right now, i sent the server 30 bucks the other day and it damn near cost me double that in canadian$ id hate to see what id get for a canadian $ when the pound is doing wellMountieXXL wrote:Have my eye on one of those 32" HD-Ready TVs, they're relatively cheap nowadays and the pound is down so figure I'll let it be sent from the UK..
Anyone know a store with good prices?
Re: Looking for a new TV
Try Pixmania Mountie, I've bought plenty of things through them before and I think they're based in France.
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Re: Looking for a new TV
120hz+Full HD + 50.000 contrast = Epic Win
Those things are cool but I bet they are fragile, being so thin as they are
Those things are cool but I bet they are fragile, being so thin as they are
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Re: Looking for a new TV
Lol ^^
ok, I'm aiming for the <400 Pound Price-Range, not going to be looking at Blu-Rays anytime soon =D
Am using it mainly for my Wii and DVD-Player, sound doesn't matter because I have a 5.1 system and 720p is enough because I sit 2,7m away from the telly and have a separate monitor for my PC.
Guess the only thing I should really worry about is the up-scaler. Was in the store yesterday to look at some models and they all have fantastic quality if you give them Blu-ray or PS3/X360 HDMI Signal.. don't really want my DVDs looking worse than they do now on a standard tube-tv.
ok, I'm aiming for the <400 Pound Price-Range, not going to be looking at Blu-Rays anytime soon =D
Am using it mainly for my Wii and DVD-Player, sound doesn't matter because I have a 5.1 system and 720p is enough because I sit 2,7m away from the telly and have a separate monitor for my PC.
Guess the only thing I should really worry about is the up-scaler. Was in the store yesterday to look at some models and they all have fantastic quality if you give them Blu-ray or PS3/X360 HDMI Signal.. don't really want my DVDs looking worse than they do now on a standard tube-tv.
I mean, it's all windy stairs. I'm not being funny.
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Re: Looking for a new TV
If you are going to connect you dvd player directly to the LCD it´s gonna look worse than if was connected to a tube tv. Anything that isn´t 720p or 1080p looks weird on lcd´s. at least on mine.
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Although I agree with what you say Devvil you can get some very good DVD players with some impressive built in upscalers than can leave Blu-Ray players playing DVD's in the shade. Another you get what you pay for scenario.
I was looking at an Oppo DVD player at around £150 for just that reason. Instead, I opted for a 5m HDMI cable and pump my PC to the TV direct.
I'd save up a bit more and try for this: http://hdtvorg.pricerunner.co.uk/pl/2-1 ... are-Prices" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; £449 - I have it's 40" brother and well worth it. It's full 1920 x 1080 instead of 1366 x 768.
I was looking at an Oppo DVD player at around £150 for just that reason. Instead, I opted for a 5m HDMI cable and pump my PC to the TV direct.
I'd save up a bit more and try for this: http://hdtvorg.pricerunner.co.uk/pl/2-1 ... are-Prices" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; £449 - I have it's 40" brother and well worth it. It's full 1920 x 1080 instead of 1366 x 768.
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Re: Looking for a new TV
I'm on the look out too, but have set my head on:
Sony KDL40W5500 coupled with a PS3 (as discussed elsewhere). The TV is £850 from a place called Richer sounds.
I looked at the LCD slim TV's - picture and TV look is really really good. However - the sound is PITIFUL so wen;t with the Sony instead.
Sony KDL40W5500 coupled with a PS3 (as discussed elsewhere). The TV is £850 from a place called Richer sounds.
I looked at the LCD slim TV's - picture and TV look is really really good. However - the sound is PITIFUL so wen;t with the Sony instead.
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Re: Looking for a new TV
If it's just for gaming and DVDs, I'd go with a tube TV. LCDs have a minor yet noticable motion blur to them. Plus, tube TVs are a lot more durable and lasting than their "high-tech" counterpart. Also, if you get pissed and toss your Wiimote at the TV it's gonna do a lot less damage do a tube.
Or you might want to ignore that since my family's genetic disorder to not buy something if it won't last 20 years will stop me from doing it.
Or you might want to ignore that since my family's genetic disorder to not buy something if it won't last 20 years will stop me from doing it.