In the market for a HDTV

Skid · 11-16-2009, 01:32 AM

Samsung 6 series.

Had a 42 inc 6 series lcd first. Fantastic picture, sold this to my father in law and bought another one 6 series but 50inches lcd again.
I prefer the sharpness when compared to plasma.
The picture quality with bluray and sky hd has to be seen to be believed.

NFS · 11-16-2009, 01:55 AM

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Originally Posted by - Paul -

Have a sat dish?

sorted
http://www.dixons.co.uk/martprd/product/537235

Dixons drop their prices significantly when they are awaiting stock.

I ordered my TV from them, which was shown as 'in stock'. 2 days later the price was £90 less.

When I called them I found out that they did not have a stock TV for me, but there was a delivery due in 2 days. They refunded me the £90 and I got the TV within a week.

Great prices, unless you need it in a hurry.

- Paul - · 11-16-2009, 10:51 AM

Toshiba Regza 42AV635DB 42-inch Widescreen Full HD 1080p LCD TV with Freeview and Resolution +

£450 - bargain

zltm089 · 11-16-2009, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Prowess Symphony

lol, isnt 120hz better then 100hz? What different features do you have that we dont?

Actually I was gonna say that you drive from the passengers seat! I have no idea how you press the controls or shift gears with your LEFT hand!

I find it easier to change gears with the left hand!...and hold the steering wheel with the right...

chrisbin · 11-17-2009, 04:33 AM

Another 50" Panasonic plasma lover here.....have also got a couple of Toshiba LCD's and they are great for the money.

Top tip though is once you have found the one you want, at the best price, providing that best price is at a retail outlet (ie not a web only store) then John Lewis will price match, and give you free delivery and 5 year guarantee on top.

Richer Sounds are usually good for price-matching.

If you want information on the panel you fancy go to www.avforums.com

As for buying after Christmas don't expect prices to be dramatically different, and choice may be restricted. Retailers have reduced their stocks dramatically in the last 12 months.

Finally, dont get trapped in the circle of searching for the best spec for the best price because you will always find something better....and never actually buy a panel!!!

Oh and TV in the States...........I've never understood why they put up with such crap quality!!!

jonsteele · 11-17-2009, 05:12 AM

Just bought a Samsung Series 7 LED 40". A bit more pricey but well worth it - picture quality is outstanding (even better than the Samsung LCD, and I thought that was good) and is a lot thinner. They also are more economical and they even gave me £150 back as a green incentive!

pjs · 11-17-2009, 06:10 AM

I'll be buying one very shortly, a big flat screen that is, up to 50 inch. Which is best - Plasma or LCD? Have read this thread and its far from clear. Thanks in advance.

willhollin · 11-17-2009, 06:17 AM

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Originally Posted by pjs

I'll be buying one very shortly, a big flat screen that is, up to 50 inch. Which is best - Plasma or LCD? Have read this thread and its far from clear. Thanks in advance.

Here's a good starting point.

http://www.hdtvtest.co.uk/

peterg1965 · 11-28-2009, 03:17 PM

Sorry to drag this back on topic.....

I am looking for a TV upgrade, I fancy a LED TV...i fancy this beast...any views?

http://www.directtvs.co.uk/Samsung__...0deb470b1c0dbc

- Paul - · 11-28-2009, 05:00 PM

An LED (which is just the way its backlit) or an OLED?

From that advert :" LED backlight is a new technology that converts elctrical energy directly into ligh"

LMAO - new tech!!

Dave_3 · 11-28-2009, 06:38 PM

Just recently had a Samsung 55 LEDTV for testing. Frame refresh was 100Hz rather than the 200Hz of the smaller Samsung models.

Although whether you actually need anything above 100Hz is a moot point. I create animations and I PUT IN motion blur. Upping the frequency refresh will not remove the inherent motion blur that exists in almost all original footage. Just reduces the amout of shimmering some preceive.

The Samsung 55 was fine with my testing. And after the initial shock of how big it was, it quickly became part of the furniture (depending on your other half ...). On a test piece that I rendered the colours were very "vivid" but that was using it out of the box, without tweaking any of the display enhancement options.

I've been put off Plasmas since they came out as the actual picture they produced was quite frankly pish compared with an old CRT (style over substance) until only a few years ago.

The new Samsungs have a quite remarkable contrast range (the LED technology really works), and a ridiculously thin and cool running display.

It seems that the new Philips 42PFL9664 are also getting very good reviews.

I will probably succumb and get a nice big Samsung.

D.

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Originally Posted by peterg1965

Sorry to drag this back on topic.....

I am looking for a TV upgrade, I fancy a LED TV...i fancy this beast...any views?

http://www.directtvs.co.uk/Samsung__...0deb470b1c0dbc

peterg1965 · 12-07-2009, 01:56 PM

I have just ordered a Samsung LED - UE40B8000 - 200hz 2.9cm thick! Also bought a Blu-ray home cinema system to compliment the TV - Samsung HT-BD 1220. Looking forward to putting it all together this weekend!

vallance5 · 12-07-2009, 06:05 PM

Pioneer plasmas are the best. You can pick up some good deals now that they have stopped making them. Iv got the 60" kuro (krp-600a)

jimmylimmy · 12-07-2009, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by beemerbird

100 hertz would be better Sunny and you'd be surprised how many countries actually drive on the left, and traditionally most did. Some say Napoleon chose the right hand side as he was left handed, but a) we were NEVER going to do what he tried to dictate and b) he lost - big time!

1. Anguilla
2. Antigua and Barbuda
3. Australia
4. Bahamas
5. Bangladesh
6. Barbados
7. Bermuda
8. Bhutan
9. Botswana
10. Brunei
11. Cayman Islands
12. Christmas Island (Australia)
13. Cook Islands
14. Cyprus
15. Dominica
16. East Timor
17. Falkland Islands
18. Fiji
19. Grenada
20. Guernsey (Channel Islands)
21. Guyana
22. Hong Kong
23. India
24. Indonesia
25. Ireland
26. Isle of Man
27. Jamaica
28. Japan
29. Jersey (Channel Islands)
30. Kenya
31. Kiribati
32. Cocos (Keeling) Islands (Australia)
33. Lesotho
34. Macau
35. Malawi
36. Malaysia
37. Maldives
38. Malta
39. Mauritius
40. Montserrat
41. Mozambique
42. Namibia
43. Nauru
44. Nepal
45. New Zealand
46. Niue
47. Norfolk Island (Australia)
48. Pakistan
49. Papua New Guinea
50. Pitcairn Islands (Britain)
51. Saint Helena
52. Saint Kitts and Nevis
53. Saint Lucia
54. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
55. Seychelles
56. Singapore
57. Solomon Islands
58. South Africa
59. Sri Lanka
60. Suriname
61. Swaziland
62. Tanzania
63. Thailand
64. Tokelau (New Zealand)
65. Tonga
66. Trinidad and Tobago
67. Turks and Caicos Islands
68. Tuvalu
69. Uganda
70. United Kingdom (England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland)
71. Virgin Islands (British)
72. Virgin Islands (US)
73. Zambia
74. Zimbabwe

75. Samoa (as of September 2009)

and how many of those were under british rule?

jimmylimmy · 12-07-2009, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by MIKEYBMW1

great tv ,I have 2 Panasonic 50" plasma's 1080p and they are the nuts,both from John Lewis with the 5 year warranty.

Panasonic all the way for plasma

JL 5 year warranty isnt free though, its just a hidden cost

http://www.richersounds.com/product/...pana-txp42g10b
£799 at JL with 5 years warranty
£710 at richer sounds with 1 year or £789 with 5 years

I bought an LG LCD from RS over the weekend, cheapest i could find the one I wanted anywhere online

JLR1969 · 12-08-2009, 03:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by peterg1965

I have just ordered a Samsung LED - UE40B8000 - 200hz 2.9cm thick! Also bought a Blu-ray home cinema system to compliment the TV - Samsung HT-BD 1220. Looking forward to putting it all together this weekend!

Let me know your thoughts as I am looking at either Sony or Samsung in 40".

peterg1965 · 12-08-2009, 03:59 AM

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Originally Posted by JLR1969

Let me know your thoughts as I am looking at either Sony or Samsung in 40".

Will do, I also considered the Sony 40Z5500.

chrisbin · 12-08-2009, 06:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jimmylimmy

Panasonic all the way for plasma

JL 5 year warranty isnt free though, its just a hidden cost

http://www.richersounds.com/product/...pana-txp42g10b
£799 at JL with 5 years warranty
£710 at richer sounds with 1 year or £789 with 5 years

I bought an LG LCD from RS over the weekend, cheapest i could find the one I wanted anywhere online

Fair point....but not strictly true...

You could have got JL to price match the Richer Sounds standard price, and then got free delivery and 5 year warranty on top.

JLR1969 · 12-08-2009, 06:24 AM

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Originally Posted by peterg1965

Will do, I also considered the Sony 40Z5500.

Thats the one I am looking at, they have one with 200Hz and free sat for about £1100

MB London · 12-08-2009, 11:54 AM

I have 42’ Pioneer plasma and the picture quality (especially in HD) is quite amazing.

As someone has mentioned Pioneer has now left this market as they could not compete with the cheaper models from other outfits. But if you speak to any electrical retailer who knows their stuff (not currys, comet etc) even if they don’t stock Pioneer they will tell you that they are head and shoulders above anything else.

Dr Dave · 12-08-2009, 12:52 PM

Here here, MB - I've been a Pioneer plasma fan since 2003 - now have a 50" Kuro - what a TV!

JLR1969 · 12-08-2009, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr Dave

Here here, MB - I've been a Pioneer plasma fan since 2003 - now have a 50" Kuro - what a TV!

50" I have only managed to get 40" approved in my house

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chrisbin Colonel 112 Rep 2,333 Posts Drives: 640i MSport Coupe Join Date: May 2005 Location: S.Wales, UK iTrader: (1)	Another 50" Panasonic plasma lover here.....have also got a couple of Toshiba LCD's and they are great for the money. Top tip though is once you have found the one you want, at the best price, providing that best price is at a retail outlet (ie not a web only store) then John Lewis will price match, and give you free delivery and 5 year guarantee on top. Richer Sounds are usually good for price-matching. If you want information on the panel you fancy go to www.avforums.com As for buying after Christmas don't expect prices to be dramatically different, and choice may be restricted. Retailers have reduced their stocks dramatically in the last 12 months. Finally, dont get trapped in the circle of searching for the best spec for the best price because you will always find something better....and never actually buy a panel!!! Oh and TV in the States...........I've never understood why they put up with such crap quality!!! __________________ Current: F13 640i MSport, e85 Z4 3.0i Previous - Alpina D3 BiTurbo E90 LCI Manual, 320d M Sport E92 Auto, 330i M Sport E92 courtesy of BMW UK....320i M Sport E92 Auto, 320d SE E90 Manual.
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