£1200-£1300 to spend on a plasma, which one?

fatblokexl

splashing out on a plasma soon and just cannot make up my mind as to which one to go for so i need your help.
the tv must have the following:
HD READY
INTEGRATED DIGITAL
WALL MOUNTABLE
42" SCREEN

i could compare all i like on the sites like currys/comet/argos etc but i need real reviews from the people who have them.

any help out there?

chuckles1066

http://www1.euro.dell.com/content/products/results.aspx/lcd?c=uk&l=en&s=dhs&cs=ukdhs1&~ck=anav&a=6687~0~31128&navla=6687~0~31128

don't forget Quidco!

fatblokexl

sorry forgot to add screen size, 42"

chuckles1066

fatblokexl wrote:

sorry forgot to add screen size, 42"

lol, that rules the Dell out then!!

CarolnMalky

http://www.dabs.com/ProductView.aspx?Quicklinx=42MP&CategorySelectedId=11229&PageMode=1&NavigationKey=11229,50290&InMerch=1

We bought this...and it is superb!!

Dont forget to go through pigsback and you will get 10% in vouchers.

fatblokexl

whats pigsback?

thanks for the link the telly looks great

magic_pants

Don't touch the like sof Dell for TV's...they are !!!!!!!

if you are going to spend that sort of money on an HD Ready plasma then go for a decent brand. The Philips just mentioned is good or you might want to look at the Hitachi 9700. One thing to remember is to ask yourself whether you actually want a TV or just a panel (i.e. no tuner). If you have Sky/Freeview and also a sound system then a panel might be what you are after. A good buy would be the Panasonic range. Make sure it has an HDMI input (some "HD Ready" TV's don't!) and whatever you do DO NOT rely on a Comet/Currys demo as these places haev absolutely no idea about TV's...whatever they might tell you. Go to a good independant retailer and get a demo first. For your info. I have a Hitachi and am VERY pleased with it.

before you make a decision go to http://www.avforums.com and ask this question on the Plasma TV Forum as their are some very knowledgeable people on there including retailers and real AV heads! It'll be worth it!

fatblokexl

does anyone have experience of projectors?
picked up a leaflet from comet but apart from the prices it does not tell you much else.

also after being in there i saw 37"lcd...may change my mind and go for that size after seeing them in the flesh again. sorry chuckles1066

rosscobley

I have heard bad storys about plasma. things like they have to be re-gassed every 1 - 2 years. why not get an LCD one.

Astaroth

The very early plasmas did have problems but the current models have a life expectancy in the region of 3 years if you have it turned on 24/7 (which I assume the OP doesnt intend to do)

Dont want to restart the plasma -v- LCD but basically both of them have their strengths and weaknesses. Plasma generally has a slightly better picture but do suffer from screen burn which is a particular problem if you play games consoles

If your after a projector I would certainly go to somewhere like Severnoaks or another "proper" AV shop rather than Comet (but then I would never go to Currys or Comet unless someone was paying me to). Projectors are great for watching films/ sports on but really need to be watched in a darkened room and personally wouldnt want to watch Eastenders or such on a 6' screen with everyone being larger than life (literally). Personally I think it is nice (though expensive) to have a 37-42" flat screen with a projector screen that drops down infront for watching movies.

Back to your original question Panasonic TH42PX60WALL would be my choice at your price point which can be got for a little under £1200.... the 600 really doesnt add that much ovre the 60 other than some silly display options and slightly better sound (though I have a surround sound setup so never have the sound on on my TV

black-saturn

rosscobley wrote:

I have heard bad storys about plasma. things like they have to be re-gassed every 1 - 2 years. why not get an LCD one.

Yep your right, my mum and dads had to after 18 months.