Cheap LCD TVs discussion

xx_lucy_xx

http://www.halfcost.co.uk/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10001&storeId=11&productId=40013&langId=-1&parent_category_rn=11602&categoryId=11604&cache_entry=-1

SAMSUNG 19" LCD TV £169.99

Thought that was a pretty good deal, 1 left in stock so be quick!

nelster

Just thought I'd share my experience of buying a Top Spec but cheap as possible 40" LCD TV.

The options I came up with were

Panasonic TX37LZD80, good TV, 1080p, solid all rounder, around £620 is possible.

Sony Bravia 40W4000, excellent TV, 1080p, higher contrast than Panasonic, but you're paying for the name, around £800.

Sony Bravia 40W4500, successor to the 40W4000, won all sorts of awards, 100Hz feature, £900

For me I was in the position where the 37 Panasonic was good, but I wanted something to come close to the Bravia 40W4500.

I found the Samsung LE-40A686, similar spec to the Bravia, advertised on John Lewis for £799 with 5 year warranty.

I found out from AV forums that John Lewis "pricematch" with other retailers in Glasgow. using "Richard Whyte" I was able to get them down to £720 with free delivery.

I'm delighted and will take delivery on Wednesday.

damoderby

32inch hd ready with freview coming into Aldi on the 12th of March.Not sure about the price but should be around the 350 mark.

Shatners_Bassoon

TehJumpingJawa wrote: »

I guess you're all aware of this deal currently in Sainsburys?

http://www.hotukdeals.com/item/334279/37-toshiba-37xv553db-full-hd-1080p-/

I've bought one & been impressed so far - using it as the primary display for my PC (it's like sitting infront of a video wall!)
Obviously it's a fair bit more than the no-name brands; but cheapest of the big-brand 1080p 37" TVs by a long way.

Personally, I think it's a mistake on the part of Sainsburys - I think they intended to be selling the 37av553 (720p) at this price, not the 37xv553 (1080p).
Not that i'm going to complain =D

Doubt it's a mistake, Argos are doing the 42" version of the XV553/5 for 499 now!!!!

mcgsp

Has anyone bought a 26" RED tv from Sainsburys (selling now at £199)? Is it any good or do you get what you pay for?

tia1803

mcgsp wrote: »

Has anyone bought a 26" RED tv from Sainsburys (selling now at £199)? Is it any good or do you get what you pay for?

is it with freeview and dvd???i cannot find thi offer????

mcgsp

Sorry can't help. Was looking for a cheap well-known brand lcd so didn't pay much attention but did notice the price instore at Sainsburys - said it had been reduced by £100.

It was only this morning that I thought that I should consider the RED lcd and am hoping someone might have bought one and can give some details and an opinion.

Shatners_Bassoon

http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/5367188.htm?!!!!!HP1_main1a

MISTERMUNGO_2

I was in the same predicament about two months ago. I knew I had a bit of bonus coming and thought I ll treat myself to a newTV. After looking around forbargains I came to this conclusion.

Will I have blu ray or Sky HD in the next three years? Yes probably- need 1080P(Full HD)- if you dont save your money and get a decent HD ready.

Secondly what screen size do I need? If you look at where you sit compared to where the TV will sit- divide this distance between these two points by three. This is the rough screen size you need.

Finally what do I want to spend and what can I realistically spend? I had a decent bonus for Xmas and had a budget of £450, ended up spending £560 to get a decent warranty.

I would advise you check out
Samsung LE-32A457


I ve got one as my second TV and its good quality and cen be had for £300 approx (pricerunner.co.uk)

:T

Roger_Rampant

mcgsp wrote: »

Sorry can't help. Was looking for a cheap well-known brand lcd so didn't pay much attention but did notice the price instore at Sainsburys - said it had been reduced by £100.

It was only this morning that I thought that I should consider the RED lcd and am hoping someone might have bought one and can give some details and an opinion.

I would recommend not buying LCD TVs from a supermarket.