TV's gone bust

Post by **Barracuda** » Fri Nov 18, 2005 11:35 pm

So, any suggestions, should I go HD or wait???

Getting an XBox 360 so could use it for that???

Looking for rear projection TV 42", 46" max.

Cheers!

out4zero · Post by **out4zero** » Sat Nov 19, 2005 9:00 am

Do NOT get a rear projection TV if you're going to use your Xbox360 (or any console) on it, they can't handle it.

Post by **-ReHaB-** » Sat Nov 19, 2005 11:49 am

Get a Panasonic 42PV500. Thats what I would buy right now.

Post by **Barracuda** » Sat Nov 19, 2005 12:30 pm

that panny has shite resolution for a HDTV.

Post by **Wintermute** » Sat Nov 19, 2005 12:59 pm

How about this?

Seriously though, I'm interested what you go for as we're thinking of a new TV as well.
The old one's on it's way out; but at the moment all the TVs that have what I'd be looking for (HDTV-ready & integrated Freeview) all seem a little over-priced.
That Panasonic looks OK, may be tempted by one with a smaller screen (I'd probably be looking for 35-40" sized TV).
Hopefully the price will drop as HDTV TVs become more widespread - I'm just not sure if my TV will last that long.

Post by **Bob_The_Engineer** » Sat Nov 19, 2005 1:46 pm

I managed to get a 32" Sony Bravia HDTV (one of the new ones) the 17" Panny and a £220 stand for £1650 from Currys by haggling the guy down.

To be honest I would find anything larger to show up the artifacts of Sky and standard TV picture degredation due to the crystal clear picture on the new Bravias.

However when I run HDTV movies from the PC thru it, I am frankly amazed with the picture quality.

Post by **Wintermute** » Sat Nov 19, 2005 2:39 pm

Bob_The_Engineer wrote:I managed to get a 32" Sony Bravia HDTV (one of the new ones) the 17" Panny and a £220 stand for £1650 from Currys by haggling the guy down.

To be honest I would find anything larger to show up the artifacts of Sky and standard TV picture degredation due to the crystal clear picture on the new Bravias.

However when I run HDTV movies from the PC thru it, I am frankly amazed with the picture quality.

You mean this one ?

..hmm looks pretty good and I've always liked Sony TVs.
It doesn't have integrated digi-tuner, but then I guess you can pick up an external box pretty cheap anyway.

(someone hide my credit card from me please)

Post by **-ReHaB-** » Sat Nov 19, 2005 5:16 pm

Barracuda wrote:that panny has shite resolution for a HDTV.

What are you babbling on about that pretty much standard resolution for a 42" HD Plasma.

Check here

1080p 1,920x1,080 Progressive and rare ATM. No 42" Plasmas support this resolution. A few LCD do but they are expensive and LCD still suck for TV viewing.

1080i 1,920x1,080 nonprogressive most plasmas will support this. SkyHD will support this resolution.

720p 1,280x720 Progressive and arguably the best resolution for plasma displays as it is closer to the native resolution of the screen. Sky HD will support this resolution too.

Wide-screen 480p 852x480 your standard (for NTSC) DVD resolution.

Regular TV Up to 480 lines Non progressive not HD pretty crap but we've lived with it a long time.

Post by **Barracuda** » Sat Nov 19, 2005 5:16 pm

Well this is a knightmare, watching TV on a 14" shitter!!!!!

Going for one of these, one is HD ready one aint, what you rekon?

First one: HD ready and is a plasma: Hitachi 42PD6600 £1400

Or: Rear projection not HD (just a replacement for mine)
Samsung SP42Q2HDX £700

Need to get one fast its killing me this. I supose the 2nd one will come in handy ready for my new XBOX, still not too sure.

Post by **Barracuda** » Sat Nov 19, 2005 5:19 pm

-ReHaB- wrote:
Barracuda wrote:that panny has shite resolution for a HDTV.
What are you babbling on about that pretty much standard resolution for a 42" HD Plasma.

I don't remember Babbling?? Isn't that what u welsh lot do???

1024X1024 is much better certainly at over 2k.

Post by **-ReHaB-** » Sat Nov 19, 2005 5:39 pm

Barracuda wrote:
-ReHaB- wrote:
Barracuda wrote:that panny has shite resolution for a HDTV.
What are you babbling on about that pretty much standard resolution for a 42" HD Plasma.

I don't remember Babbling?? Isn't that what u welsh lot do???

1024X1024 is much better certainly at over 2k.

That is an ALiS panal and best left alone. I had better qualify this statment by saying that I don't like the look of the ALiS panel. That doesn't mean you won't. Go to the AVforums and ask about them.

I said babbling because you made a statment about something you clearly know little about. Sorry Barra I didn't mean to offend just stating the facts.

The best thing to do is work out how much you can spend and narrow your choices down then go out to a Large curry's store with a copy if your favourite DVD and ask to try it on the screens you like. Make sure they use a decent component or HDMI connection and a HDMI DVD player. Stand about 3 meters from a 42" screen. Tell the pushy sales monkey that you need time to make your mind up then go home and buy the one you prefered online.

Post by **Barracuda** » Sat Nov 19, 2005 5:57 pm

i may know little about that, thats why i am asking, rehab, it is known i aint no techno geek like most on here im pissed off enough as it is never mind having to deal with that dribble from you.

Oh and what about tmy suggestions tho????

Post by **-ReHaB-** » Sat Nov 19, 2005 5:58 pm

Barracuda wrote:i may know little about that, thats why i am asking, rehab, it is known i aint no techno geek like most on here im pissed off enough as it is never mind having to deal with that dribble from you.

???? now I'm confused. You try and help a guy

Post by **Me Too** » Sun Nov 20, 2005 10:14 am

Barra ->

Post by **jamie** » Sun Nov 20, 2005 10:57 am

out4zero wrote:Do NOT get a rear projection TV if you're going to use your Xbox360 (or any console) on it, they can't handle it.

The most ridiculous thing I have read today. I have one, 43 inch sony, which looks damn fine with an xbox connected to it. The next tv I am going for, this sagem model is rear projection, and HDTV ready.

Post by **-ReHaB-** » Sun Nov 20, 2005 7:22 pm

jamie wrote:
out4zero wrote:Do NOT get a rear projection TV if you're going to use your Xbox360 (or any console) on it, they can't handle it.
The most ridiculous thing I have read today. I have one, 43 inch sony, which looks damn fine with an xbox connected to it. The next tv I am going for, this sagem model is rear projection, and HDTV ready.

I saw that Sagem in Curry's they had a HTPC setup and it looked stunning with the WMHD video files. Not sure what it will look like with a standard picture though. I expect not to good. Should be great with the 360 though.

It also has 2 HDMI connections which means you don't have to keep swapping plugs from your DVD player to your SkyHD box. The resolution is of course a fairly standard 1280 x 720.

Post by **Bob_The_Engineer** » Sun Nov 20, 2005 7:29 pm

Wintermute wrote:
Bob_The_Engineer wrote:I managed to get a 32" Sony Bravia HDTV (one of the new ones) the 17" Panny and a £220 stand for £1650 from Currys by haggling the guy down.

To be honest I would find anything larger to show up the artifacts of Sky and standard TV picture degredation due to the crystal clear picture on the new Bravias.

However when I run HDTV movies from the PC thru it, I am frankly amazed with the picture quality.
You mean this one ?

..hmm looks pretty good and I've always liked Sony TVs.
It doesn't have integrated digi-tuner, but then I guess you can pick up an external box pretty cheap anyway.

(someone hide my credit card from me please)

It does have an integrated tuner ... they lie. And that is the one.

VERY nice tele and on HDTV input blows your socks off.

Post by **Wintermute** » Sun Nov 20, 2005 9:37 pm

Bob_The_Engineer wrote:
Wintermute wrote:
Bob_The_Engineer wrote:I managed to get a 32" Sony Bravia HDTV (one of the new ones) the 17" Panny and a £220 stand for £1650 from Currys by haggling the guy down.

To be honest I would find anything larger to show up the artifacts of Sky and standard TV picture degredation due to the crystal clear picture on the new Bravias.

However when I run HDTV movies from the PC thru it, I am frankly amazed with the picture quality.
You mean this one ?

..hmm looks pretty good and I've always liked Sony TVs.
It doesn't have integrated digi-tuner, but then I guess you can pick up an external box pretty cheap anyway.

(someone hide my credit card from me please)

It does have an integrated tuner ... they lie. And that is the one.

VERY nice tele and on HDTV input blows your socks off.

Cheers Bob, may take a closer look at that around Xmas time.

Post by **DE-G@vnor** » Mon Nov 21, 2005 5:48 pm

hehe you are all suckers for technology

Wasn't it just 24 months ago or less that you were all breaking the bank for plasma/tft?

(If my 5 year old panasonic widescreen beast was here, with me - I would stroke it)

Post by **jamie** » Wed Nov 23, 2005 1:09 am

Replace the tv rather than repair it. It will probably go again in the next few months. I am covered for extended warranty under my house insurance should anything go wrong at home. Praise the lord.