Buying an LCD TV

manoir

I want to buy a 26"-32" LCD TV and a I was looking for some assistance from you knowledgeable lot. (Apologies if this is in the wrong section, but i couldnt find anywhere else to put it)

I wanted a Sony Bravia but they're all too expensive.

I have narrowed it down to the following three:
Panasonic TX-26LXD8 26in HD £330 from Argos

High Definition Ready.
Integrated digital (freeview).
26in (66cm) widescreen TV with 66cm visible screen size.
Resolution 1366 x 768 pixels.
Brightness 500 cd/m2.
Contrast ratio max 7000:1.
Advanced 3D colour management.
Viewing angle 178 degrees.
Progressive scan.

1 HDMI socket.
2 SCART sockets.
Component video socket.
Composite.
Optical connection.
Headphone socket.
S-video socket.
Front AV socket.
Rear DC socket.
Sound Quality
Dolby sound system.
2 x 10w RMS watt output.

Bush L26TA6A 26in HD Ready £229 from ARgos
High Definition Ready.
Integrated digital (freeview).
26in (66cm) widescreen TV with 66cm visible screen size.
Resolution 1366 x 768 pixels.
Brightness 500cd/m2.
Contrast ratio 800:1.
Viewing angle 85/85 degrees.
1 HDMI socket.
1 SCART socket.
PC input socket.
Component video socket.
Headphone socket.
S-video.
NICAM sound.
2 x 6W RMS power output.

GOODMANS LD3266D £300 from Comet
65.0x82.0x25.6(H/W/D)cm
32 inch
LCD
HD ready
1366x768
700:1
500 cd/m2
Nicam stereo 8 watts
1 scart
1 hdmi
160Degrees Viewing Angle

Can I have opinions please? Do you have any cheaper/better alternatives? Im willing to spend upto £375 (inc any potential delivery charges) if its considerably better.

I quite like the BUSH tv as it is my preferred size, quite aesthetically pleasing and most importantly CHEAP. but is it going to be nasty?

BTW are these 1080p (the goodmans one isnt)? Im wondering as Ive got a PS3 and although a lot of games are 780p Im hearing that soon they'll all be 1080p. Its for a bedroom and I will be just watching sky and playing ps3 on it. Its a replacement of a 10 year old 26" CRT television

Help please!!!

b3nton

ASDA have some excellent deals.
As do ebuyer.co.uk

If they don't say 1080p in the spec then they are probably not.

The only one who knows what's best for you is you.

One necessity IMO is at least a 1 year warranty

Good luck

Phantom_Flan_Flinger

None of your choices are full HD. You're not really going to get that for £300, but you won't really notice the difference on a 26" screen anyway, so HD ready is suffice.

The Panasonic is the best from your list.

manoir

Phantom_Flan_Flinger wrote: »

None of your choices are full HD. You're not really going to get that for £300, but you won't really notice the difference on a 26" screen anyway, so HD ready is suffice.

The Panasonic is the best from your list.

Is it £100 beter than the Bush TV in your opinion?

manoir

Two others to consider:

Wharfedale 32in HD Digital LCD £300

High Definition Ready.
Integrated digital (freeview).
32in (81.3cm) widescreen TV with 81.3cm visible screen size.
Resolution 1366 x 768 pixels.
Contrast ratio 1,000:1.
Viewing angle 178/179 degrees.
Progressive scan.
3 HDMI sockets.
2 SCART sockets
PC input socket.
Component video socket.
Headphone socket.
S-video socket.
AV socket.
NICAM sound.
2 x 8W RMS power output.
Digital sound processor.

Also
LG 32in 32LG3000 HD Ready £391.49 from argos
High Definition Ready.
Integrated digital (freeview).
32in (81cm) widescreen TV with 80.1cm visible screen size.
Resolution 1366 x 768 pixels.
Brightness 500cd/m2.
Contrast ratio 15,000:1
Viewing angle 178/178.
Progressive scan.
3 HDMI sockets.
2 SCART sockets.
Component video socket.
Composite.
Headphone socket.
Rear AV sockets (side and rear).
Sound Quality:
SRS Trusurround XT.
7 x 7W RMS power output.
The LG is really pushing my budget though.

The 32LG3000 is available from a site called AJ electronics for Just £320 :money:

I'm, thinking about going for it but has anyone had any experience with this site?

So many things to consider

davethorp

We got a 32" sony bravia from the sony centre a few weeks ago for £400. Was an end of line model so hence so cheap but if you have a sony centre near you may be worth a look.

The LG you mentioned is also available from Richer sounds for £320ish. We were looking at that one and the 37" for £400 but our local richer had neither. We were pretty glad in the end though as we got a better TV with a 5 year warranty

Phantom_Flan_Flinger

manoir wrote: »

I'm, thinking about going for it but has anyone had any experience with this site?

Mixed reviews on Kelkoo, but generally favourable.

gjchester

If you have a The Range store near you take a look (or look at https://www.therange.co.uk but they have less stock on the site they all the empire direct stock after they went into administration. Our local one had 37'' Samsungs in for (I think) £500 which is £200 cheaper than anywhere else.

fleenio

manoir wrote: »

Also
LG 32in 32LG3000 HD Ready £391.49 from argos

Currys were doing this TV for £349.99 (i dont know if they still are). I went in about a couple of weeks ago with my grandfather & managed to get it for £330, with a bit of haggling, they are desperate for your money in the current economic climate.

donnac2558

You cannot beat a Panasonic. I was once told that more tv engineers own that brand than any other and that should tell you something.

manoir

Can I just get a little bit more help? I have found my optimum tv size (26”) but it is very pricey. It is the Panasonic TX-L26X10 costing £399 inc delivery. Is this better than any other tv that has been listed on this thread or anything else? Recommendations please:

TV Tuner
Tuner Integrated yes
DVB Digital Tuner yes [DVB-T]
Tuning System PLL synthesizer 100-position auto-search tuner
CATV Compatibility UK
Broadcast Stereo Reception NICAM (FM)
Teletext Reception 1000P FASTEXT Level 2.5
Receiving System PAL-I, DVB-T
Receiving System (AV input) PAL-60, NTSC, M-NTSC
Display
Screen Size 26" (66 cm) diagonal
Screen Aspect 16 : 9 Wide
Panel IPS (WXGA) LCD Panel
Viewing Angle 178 degree
Contrast (Dynamic) 30,000:1
Progressive Scan yes
Number of Pixels 1,049,088 (1,366 x 768) pixels
Applicable PC signals VGA, WVGA, SVGA, XGA, WXGA, SXGA 60Hz
Applicable Scanning Format 525 (480)/60i, 525 (480)/60p, 625 (576)/50i, 625 (576)/50p, 750 (720)/50p, 750 (720)/60p, / 1125 (1080)/50i, 1125 (1080)/60i, 1125 (1080)/24p (HDMI only), 1125 (1080)/50p (HDMI only), 1125 (1080)/60p (HDMI only)
Intelligent Scene Controller yes
24p Playback yes
3D Colour Management yes
Sub Pixel Control yes
Picture Overscan yes
Video Noise Reduction yes
3D Comb Filter yes
Picture Mode Dynamic/Normal/Cinema/Game
Vreal Vreal 4
Sound
Speaker System Bottom Speaker
Speakers 1-way, 2-speakers
Audio Output 20 W (10 W x 2), 10% THD
Sound Mode Music/Speech
Surround V-Audio Surround
Input/Output
CI (Common Interface)* yes
VIERA Image Viewer yes (JPEG playback)
HDMI Input 3 (2 rear, 1 side)
Composite Video Input AV3: RCA phono type x 1 (side)
S-Video Input AV3: Mini DIN 4-pin (side)
Audio Input (for Video) AV3: RCA phono type connectors (L, R) (1 set, side)
Component Video Input RCA phono type x 3 [Y , PB, PR] (rear)
PC Input Mini D-sub 15-pin x 1 (rear)
Audio Input (HDMI1, PC, Component) RCA phono type connectors (L, R) (1 set, rear)
21-Pin Input/Output AV1: AV In/Out, RGB In, Q-Link (rear) / AV2: AV In/Out, S-Video In, RGB In, Q-Link (rear)
Monitor Out RCA phono type connectors (L, R) (1 set, rear)
Audio Output Headphone jack (1, side)
Features
EPG yes
VIERA Tools yes
VIERA Link Y (HDAVI Control 4)
Multi Window PAT
Eco Mode** yes
Game Mode yes
Q-Link yes
Aspect Controls Auto aspect/16:9/14:9/JUST/4:3/4:3 FULL (HD signal only)/Zoom1/Zoom2/Zoom3

Power Supply AC 220 - 240 V, 50 Hz
Rated Power Consumption 97 W
On mode Average Power Consumption*** 78 W
Standby Power Consumption 0.4 W
Weight (with TV stand) 10.5 kg
VESA Standard yes
Operating Temperature 0°C - 35°C

Not being very tech savvy can anyone highlight the important information from above? Is it full hd?

Help me please?!!