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Which 37" tv for me?
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Dave_6
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Hi,
I’ll be moving out in the next month and I’m after a new 37” tv for the lounge
I’ve done some searches and looked about for quite a while but old posts become out of date with tv’s especially
Budget wise, I was originally looking at spending £500 maximum but have seen some deals (like in Asda for a Daewoo but no reviews online) for £400-500 and obviously I’m moving out so a saving would be beneficial
Usage wise, it will be the main lounge tv and will be connected up with sky tv, just standard definition but will want to watch football and F1 on it, I’ll also use it for playing DVD’s and also for the wii, I’ll probably get a decent wii component cable for it and also a better quality scart (oxygen free) to hopefully make the sky picture decent
One possible I’ve found is a Hannspree 37” XV37 GT - a few threads on avforums and here about this one so maybe some members have one? £380 from teleland
http://www.teleland.co.uk/item--Hannspree-37-GT-Freeview-LCD-HD-TV--HannspreeXV37GT.html
opinions? Any other suggestions? Please no suggestions over £500 though
Thanks
I’ll be moving out in the next month and I’m after a new 37” tv for the lounge
I’ve done some searches and looked about for quite a while but old posts become out of date with tv’s especially
Budget wise, I was originally looking at spending £500 maximum but have seen some deals (like in Asda for a Daewoo but no reviews online) for £400-500 and obviously I’m moving out so a saving would be beneficial
Usage wise, it will be the main lounge tv and will be connected up with sky tv, just standard definition but will want to watch football and F1 on it, I’ll also use it for playing DVD’s and also for the wii, I’ll probably get a decent wii component cable for it and also a better quality scart (oxygen free) to hopefully make the sky picture decent
One possible I’ve found is a Hannspree 37” XV37 GT - a few threads on avforums and here about this one so maybe some members have one? £380 from teleland
http://www.teleland.co.uk/item--Hannspree-37-GT-Freeview-LCD-HD-TV--HannspreeXV37GT.html
opinions? Any other suggestions? Please no suggestions over £500 though
Thanks
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I'm looking for eactly the same. I just bought a 28" inch LCD from Tesco while on holiday (the tv provided was too small I couldn't see a picture). Tele went faulty, replaced it this weekend, same make faulty again so I upgraded to a 32" Toshiba for £379.00. Really chuffed that I now want to buy a 37" one for the lounge. I'm struggling finding a deal, my OH has a mobile phone contract due for renewal & there's a few contracts out there (mainly orange) offering a free 37" LCD TV but the contract on the phone is 18 months at around £40 a month (which is OK for him as that's what he pays anyway). I'm against mobile phone contracts though so I stick to PAYG, but for TV, it's probably worth it... ?0
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buy a samsung 37 inch 489 at amazon www.amazon.co.uk:starmod::starmod::starmod::starmod::starmod::starmod::starmod::starmod::starmod::starmod:0
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Hi all,
I always recomment www.ebuyer.com - brilliant value on tvs and honest service!
http://www.ebuyer.com/product/140426
Vistron 37" HD Ready LCD TV built in Freeview 1366x768 1200:1 400cd/m2 1xHDMI/VGA Gloss Black 1 Year Warranty + Free Wallmount
Television Picture Features- 1080i High Definition Ready.
- Integrated digital (freview).
- 37" widescreen TV
- Resolution 1366 x 768 pixels.
- Brightness 500 cd/m2.
- Contrast 12001.
- Viewing angle 170/170degrees.
- Progressive scan.
- 1 x HDMI sockets.
- 1 x SCART sockets.
- PC input socket.
- Component video socket.
- Composite.
- Headphone socket.
- AV socket.
- Nicam stereo sound.
- 2 x 8w RMS power output.
- Digitally interactive.
- Digital text.
- Digital Video Broadcasting (DVB) subtitles available.
- Auto setup.
- Auto scan for new channels.
- Now and next electronic programme guide (EPG).
- 7 day electronic programme guide (EPG).
- Top Up TV compatible.
- Teletext.
- Fastext.
- UHF and VHF tuner.
- Auto setup.
- Auto search tuner.
- Auto search sorting.
- Auto search labelling.
- Sleep timer.
- Child lock.
- NTSC compatible.
- Remote control requires 2 x AAA batteries.
- 230v AC mains operation.
- Stand by Power consumption: <2w
- Complete with tabletop stand.
- Size of TV (H)66, (W)95, (D)13cm.
- Size of TV with stand (H)69.5, (W)95, (D)32cm.
- Weight of TV with stand 25kg
LG 37LG3000 37" LCD TV widescreen 720p HD ready 1366x768 15000:1 5ms 3xHDMI
LCD Specification- Resolution: 1366 x 768
- Brightness (cd/m2): 500
- Dynamic Contrast Ratio: 15000:1(Contrast Ratio)
- Viewing Angle Degree: 178/178
- Colors Reproduction (R,G,B): 8Bit
- Response Time(G to G): 5m/s
- Just Scan
- Eye Care (Anti Dazzling)
- Digital: DVB-T/Video
- Aspect Ratio: 16:9
- Color Temperature Control: Cool/Medium/Warm
- Cinema 3:2 / 2:2 Pull down Mode
- Booster ON/OFF (Analog)
- Picture Status Mode: Vivid/Standard/Cinema/Game/Sport
- Audio Output: 10W+10W
- Speaker System: 2 Way 4 Speakers
- Dolby Digital Decoder
- Surround System: SRS TruSurround XT
- Sound Status Mode: 5 modes (Standard/Music/Cinema/Game/Sport)
- Invisible Speaker
- Clear Voice
- Memory Card File support: MP3
- EPG(SI): 8 Days
- 1080P Source Input: HDMI 60p/50p/30p/24p Component 60p/50p
- Input Labeling: DVD/VCR/PC/Set Top Box/Satellite/Game
- SimpLink (HDMI-CEC)
- CU:V
- AV Mode
- Expert Mode/ ISF Ready
- Pages: 1000p
- PC Audio Input: 1
- HDMI In: HDMI ver 1.3
- Component in (Y,Pb,Pr) + Audio: 1
- HDMI/HDCP Input: 2
- RGB In (D-sub 15pin) – PC: 1
- Headphone out: 1
- Consumption (Typical): 180W
- Stand-by ( Cable card off ): 1W ↓
- SET (w/o stand): 17.2kg
- Including stand: 20.7
- Packing: 3.8kg
- SET (w/o stand): 919.6x610.3x88
- Including stand: 919.6x674.2x294
- Packing: 1195x665x253
Specifications
SpecificationValueProduct DescriptionLG 37LG3000 - 37" LCD TVProduct TypeLCD TVDiagonal Size37" - widescreenDimensions (WxDxH)92 cm x 8.8 cm x 61 cm - without standWeight17.2 kgDigital Television CertificationHD readyResolution1366 x 768Display Format720pInput Video Formats480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p, 480i, 576i, 576pVideo InterfaceComponent, composite, HDMI, S-Video, SCARTPC InterfaceVGA (HD-15)HDCP CompatibleYesTechnologyTFT active matrixProgressive ScanYesImage Aspect Ratio16:9TV Tuner1x analogue/digital comboDigital TV TunerDVB-TAnalogue TV TunerPAL, SECAMFeaturesParental control, on-screen menu, 3:2 pull down compensation, 2:2 pull down compensation, XD Engine technology, channel labelingSound Output ModeStereoSpeaker System2 speakersSound EffectsSRS TruSurround XTStereo Reception SystemNICAMRemote ControlUniversal remote control - infraredPowerAC 120/230 V ( 50/60 Hz )
http://www.play.com/Electronics/Electronics/-/318/404/-/5211863/Toshiba-Regza-37-37AV-504-505-D-AV-Freeview-HD-Ready-Widescreen-LCD-TV/Product.html?searchtype=genre
Toshiba Regza 37" 37AV 504 / 505 D AV Freeview HD Ready Widescreen LCD TV- Please be aware that this item will be delivered via a courier and will require a signature. Please contact customer service team with a daytime contact number.
- Main Features:
- Screen Size: 37"
- Tuner: Digital
- TV Type: LCD
- HD Ready
- Native resolution: XXGA 1366x768
- Contrast Ratio: TBC
- Brightness: 400cd/2
- Interfaces: SCART / HDMI / Composite
- Display
- Aspect Ratio: 16/9
- Screen Size (cm/inch): 94cm/37"
- Image
- Selectable Picture Format
- Sound
- Nicam Stereo
- Tuning Digital Ready:
- Freeview Digital Tuner
- Analogue Tuner
- Auto Set-up
- Connectors
- HDMI: 2
- Component video
- RGB (via SCART): 1
- SCART: 2
- Analogue Audio Input
- Headphone
- DVB Common Interface
- Other Features:
- Off timer
- Panel lock
- Integrated Signal Amplifier
- Wall Mountable (VESA)
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So you don't really want an LCD then.just standard definition but will want to watch football
too much ball judder/fuzzies and too much resolution for SD
the panasonic 37px80 would be the tv of choice for this application but about 100 more than your budget
worth stretching your budget for if you can
I have the 42" ver and the SD/Freeview PQ is superb
p.s. why wait for 1080p - none of his sources provide it
edit: sorry just saw your "nothing" above £500" - so please disregard the above0 -
sweetnskint wrote: »buy a samsung 37 inch 489 at amazon www.amazon.co.uk
Im struggling finding a decnt 37" at that price range so im leaning towards Sweets recommendation
I recommend NOT buying any of this 'supermarket' tvs. Dont go off specifications, they REALLY dont tell you anything about what the ACTUAL picture quality is like. Buy a known brand if possible (Panasonic, Sony etc) as they will be FAR less likely to have digital 'problems'
By that I mean ALL (Especially the cheaper end of the market) digital tvs suffer from various unwanted digital things happening on screen.......smearing, artfifacting, flickering and so on. The 'supermakerket brand' tvs tend to suffer from them more.
Samaung have a VERY good reputation for tvs these days so if you cant find anything else I would heartilly reccomend that:idea:0 -
bob_a_builder wrote: »So you don't really want an LCD then.
too much ball judder/fuzzies and too much resolution for SD
the panasonic 37px80 would be the tv of choice for this application but about 100 more than your budget
worth stretching your budget for if you can
I have the 42" ver and the SD/Freeview PQ is suberb
p.s. why wait for 1080p - none of his sources provide it
I completely agree with that
Id by THIS ~
http://www.richersounds.com/showproduct.php?cda=showproduct&pid=PANA-TH37PX80
Personally
Its WELL worth the extra dosh. At the end of the day your asking for a large screen for VERY little money which is just asking for problems. The Panasonic is highly regarded as the best 37" there is (For the money):idea:0 -
Budget LCD an absolute no-no and I strongly support Bob-the builder's recommendation of Panasonic plasma 37px80, best for SD and footie! Look at www.avforums.com/forums/index.php for further advice.0
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Yet another vote for the Panasonic 37" plasma. As a professional AV installer, I have experience of a wide range of screens and have yet to see a 37" screen which can come anywhere close in terms of picture quality. If you can stretch the budget a little, you will not regret buying a Panny.0
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ok, on amazon there are alot of sellers with refurbished or 2nd hand tv's
what about buying one of those instead, i'd get a better brand and tv and aslong as I got 12 months manufacturers warranty then I'd have thought i'd be ok really!
That way I could get something more like:
£400
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Toshiba-37C3035-Widescreen-Ready-Freeview/dp/tech-data/B000W49BBS/ref=de_a_smtd
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/offer-listing/B000R3P0JG/ref=sr_1_olp_2?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1221520558&sr=1-2
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If you just want SD, go and haggle over a new CRT set, there are some amazing bargains to be got on these now.
You will get a much better SD picture on a CRT than on LCD or Plasma, and at a fraction of the price - fact !0
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