46" PLASMA £721.45 delivered

cigar_2

Seem's like an amazing price for such a big screen, but I don't have a clue if this telly is actually any good (no mention of HD ready) - however it does say it has a Samsung panel, so it might be OK.....

46" Specvision Plasma EL4610 (you have to use this page to get this price - scroll down to section 10 and "add to basket" from here)

Regular price here is over £1300. The "today only" price should last until about 12pm on Monday I think. You can even "buy now pay March 2007" and earn some interest on that cash in the meantime.


Here's the full spec from Scan's website:

46" Specvision Plasma TV provides outstanding entertainment with 16:9 Samsung Panel. High resolution, brightness and contrast ratio ensure that the depth of colour and fine detail of the image are simply breathtaking.

Specifications

Panel Size : 46"
Panel Specification : 16:9 (Samsung Panel)
Pixel Pitch (HxV) : 1.18 x 1.18 mm
Colour max. : 16.7 million
Contrast Rate typ : 1500:1
Brightness typ. : 1000 cd/m²
Viewing Angle H/V : 160°/160°
TV : PAL European/ Secam
Signal Input : 15 pin D-Sub
Features : Stand
TV Tuner with Picture in Picture support
5 Watt + 5 Watt Stereo SRS Speakers Included

Additional Information : Certificates: CE, ISO 13406-2/2
Weight : 54 Kg

Whirly

Doesn't sound as if it's HD compatible and I can't find any detailed specs for this TV.

Good price though!

tillboy

From Eclipse computer's website:

Item Code : PLS-EL46
Item : SpecVision EL4610 PDP 46 Inch Plasma 1024x768 -Silver
Brand/Model : SpecVision EL4610PDP
TV Type : PAL European/ Secam
Technology : TFT active matrix
Diagonal Size : 46 Inch
Colour Depth : 16.7 Million
Resolution : 1024 x 768
Image Aspect Ratio : 16:9
Viewing Angle : 160
Viewing Angle (Vertical) : 160
Pixel Pitch (mm) :
Pixel Response Time :
Max V-Sync Rate : 50Hz
Brightness : 1000 cd/m2
Backlight Life : 50,000 hours
Colour Temperature Control :
Picture Adjustment :
EDTV Ready :
HDTV Compatible : Yes
Supported HDTV Resolutions : 480p,720p,1080i
Connectors : RF PAL/15-pin D-sub/DVI/RS232/Scart/S-Video
Features : Stand / Speakers
Bezel Colour : Silver
Size ( W x D x H) : 1138x 691 x 98 mm
Manfacturers Warranty : 1 year on-site warranty (subject to region)
Weight (kg) : 20.00

No mention of HDMI though

rizla01

Just for information, is HD really much of a concern?

Or is it one of those things that will be a 'must have' in the future.

Unlike an analogue TV that will become totally obsolete.

I can imagine that non HD tvs will be in use for many years to come and, like 4x3 as opposed to WS not too much of an issue.

Any thoughts?

Gem+Dave+Kaci

Couldn't find it at that price - has it sold out now?

cigar_2

tillboy wrote:

From Eclipse computer's website:

Item Code : PLS-EL46
Item : SpecVision EL4610 PDP 46 Inch Plasma 1024x768 -Silver
Brand/Model : SpecVision EL4610PDP
TV Type : PAL European/ Secam
Technology : TFT active matrix
Diagonal Size : 46 Inch
Colour Depth : 16.7 Million
Resolution : 1024 x 768
Image Aspect Ratio : 16:9
Viewing Angle : 160
Viewing Angle (Vertical) : 160
Pixel Pitch (mm) :
Pixel Response Time :
Max V-Sync Rate : 50Hz
Brightness : 1000 cd/m2
Backlight Life : 50,000 hours
Colour Temperature Control :
Picture Adjustment :
EDTV Ready :
HDTV Compatible : Yes
Supported HDTV Resolutions : 480p,720p,1080i
Connectors : RF PAL/15-pin D-sub/DVI/RS232/Scart/S-Video
Features : Stand / Speakers
Bezel Colour : Silver
Size ( W x D x H) : 1138x 691 x 98 mm
Manfacturers Warranty : 1 year on-site warranty (subject to region)
Weight (kg) : 20.00

No mention of HDMI though

Yeah, I did find this page, but wasn't 100% sure it was the exact same model. I think it's a great deal whether it is HD or not - just imagine watching the World Cup on this baby!! (and I don't think you're likely to be able to to watch the World Cup in HD unless you're on Telewest anyway)

anterminator

It has DVI connector which only shows HD quality picture. No HDMI. So you have to find another way to get sound on the tv, maybe by a separate audio cable.

M

mclaren_2

anterminator wrote:

It has DVI connector which only shows HD quality picture. No HDMI. So you have to find another way to get sound on the tv, maybe by a separate audio cable.

M

and the problem with HDCP will become a pain aswell - as you dont have that with HDMI but you do with componant (DVI)

seanparkin

I'd stay clear of this one. It has absolutely terrible brightness/contrast, no info on number of scart sockets (and whether they're rgb), no component inputs, it will have horrible picture quality.

garbage. Steer clear.

seanparkin

Oh, mclaren, yes you can have HDCP over DVI.

talkshop

rizla01 wrote:

Just for information, is HD really much of a concern?

Or is it one of those things that will be a 'must have' in the future.

Unlike an analogue TV that will become totally obsolete.

I can imagine that non HD tvs will be in use for many years to come and, like 4x3 as opposed to WS not too much of an issue.

Any thoughts?

Well....

HD Ready, is a must have feature, if you want to watch HDTV programs on Sky,Telewest, or Freeview. And I expect soon, it will be coming down your BT line.

As, I have not actually seen a live HDTV broadcast, I cannot comment on if it is much better than SDTV (standard).

I have owned widescreen TV's for 12 years now, and do not have any 4:3 TV's in my house, so would never buy anything 4:3.