choosing between 2 tv models.

worried_jim

I help look after an elderly neighbour and he wants a new tv and has narrowed it down between 2 models. He will be watching a lot of sport and has some HD programming thru V+. He will not at any point be getting a PS3 or blu ray player etc !
now the 2 models he has chosen are

Phillips PFL5403 32"
Samsung LE32 B450

Now the reason he has chosen these 2 is that they both stocked by a local shop who will also install them (I think the price is the same for both) and if he has any problems they will come round and sort out, he is happy to pay over the odds for this level of service as it will give him piece of mind. I am just wondering before he places the order if anyone could recommend one over the other ? Any advice greatly appreciated !

Percy1983

There really isn't much between them.

I would say that samsungs generally have better quality screens but I can't find much info on that model.

The philips looks very good and does have the added advantage of a USB port for pictures/music.

I would go off response times of the screens, the philips is 6ms but I can't find anything on the samsung again but I can't imagine it will be far off.

Dare I say pick which ever he likes the look of and would look the best in his front room.

worried_jim

I've found these technical details for the samsung-
Technical Details


Samsung LE32B450 LCD TV
Product typeV
Dimentions (WxDxH) 89cm x 17cm x 59cm
14.9Kg
Resolution 1366x768
High Contrast Ratio
Wide Colour Enhancer 2
24p Real Movie
SRS true Surround HD
Teletext 1000p
Anynet+
Game Mode
Sleep Timer
Freeview
CI Slot
PC input
Headphone
Scart
X3 HDMI
cant see any mention the response time though.

aliEnRIK

The philips isnt very good with SD (Standard definition) content

worried_jim

cheers for the advice I shall pass it on.