Aldi 32" HD LCD TV 23rd November (merged)

martmonk

I worked in the PC industry a few years ago and at that time there were only 2 manufacturers who had the ability to produce LCD screens (at that time for pc monitors). The screens are then shipped to the manufacturers who put together the monitor/tv. Remember we're talking about the actual screen technology, not the rest of the 'box'.

JPM_2

hobo28 wrote:

How much was the 40" again which was sold a while back? Can anyone remember?

It was £849 and worth every penny.:j :j

shane8960

Well the sony PSP uses one of 2 panels, either samsung or sharp, there are also LG Panels and god knows how many more.

I find it hard to believe that anyone who worked in the PC industry would not only believe, yet suggest that there are only 2 manufacturers.

goonasuk

shane8960 wrote:

Well the sony PSP uses one of 2 panels, either samsung or sharp, there are also LG Panels and god knows how many more.

I find it hard to believe that anyone who worked in the PC industry would not only believe, yet suggest that there are only 2 manufacturers.

Well Sony uses Samsung's LCD panels as an example there are so many re-branded items out there.

You would probably end up paying 25-40% more for a Sony over a Samsung - when infact the technology is the same.

leon103

360view wrote:

http://uk.aldi.com/special_buys/productnl_461.html for spec

Looks ok to me.

BillScarab

Not sure if there are only two but there are very few manufacturers of the actual LCD panels. Most Television manufacturers buy in the panels and build a TV around them. However aSony TV is still different to a Samsung even though they may use the same panel because the electronics that control the panel are different and each TV manufacturer uses proprietary technology to try and improve the image on their TVs.

MyUserNamesTaken

I would advise people to buy the Teco from Techfever, as it's a great TV for the price. It's got excellent reviews on the av forums, as well as on aria. Teco actually make the panels for Sony and Viewsonic. I've bought one of these and it's got great picture quality and excellent specifications. Only slight problem is that they are out of stock at Techfever at the moment, Stock's due in tomorrow, apparently.

http://www.techfever.co.uk/products.asp?partno=195546

Loads of threads on the Teco tv can be read here:

http://www.avforums.com/forums/search.php?searchid=5440501

Here it is on Play.com:

http://www.play.com/Electronics/Electronics/4-/3256503/-/Product.html?searchstring=teco&searchsource=0

And the specs:

• Panel:
• Active Screen Size - 32"
• Aspect ratio: 16:9
• Brightness (cd/m2): 500
• Contrast: 1200:1
• Resolution: 1366x768
• Response time (Tr/Tf ms): 8/6
• View Angle: 176/176 degrees
• Video:
• Comb filter: 3D
• Progressive Scan: Yes
• 3:2 Pull down: Yes
• Noise reduction: Yes
• Audio:
• MTS/Nicam/A2: Nicam/A2
• AI audio: Yes
• Spacial sound: Yes
• Mute: Yes
• Audio output: 10W+10W
• Functions:
• OSD: English, French, Spanish, Finnish, German
• Swap 4:3-16:9: Yes
• TV/CATV channel: 250
• Channel return: Yes
• PIP/POP: Yes
• Picture settings: Yes
• Sound settings: Yes
• Off timer: Yes
• Channel edit: Yes
• No signal auto off (15mins): Yes
• Teletext: 1000
• APS: Yes
• I/O ports:
• HD ready: Yes
• HDTV input (Y Pb Pr): 1
• VGA input: 1
• HDMI (with HDCP): 1
• S-video input: 1
• AV input: 1
• Audio output: 1
• SCART: 2
• Earphone: 1
• Others:
• Dimensions (H x W x D): 650 x 820 x 230
• Weight: 26.5kg
• Power Consumption: 190W

Teco make LCD TV's for Viewsonic and Sony so you are getting real quality at a great low price. This product is comparible to some of the top LCD TV's on the market today. This model uses a Viewsonic LCD panel, and comes with the latest up to date technology - future proof, at an affordable price with superb picture quality.

Cheaper to get it from Techfever and don't forget Quidco for an extra 2.5% off.

martmonk

shane8960 wrote:

Well the sony PSP uses one of 2 panels, either samsung or sharp, there are also LG Panels and god knows how many more.

I find it hard to believe that anyone who worked in the PC industry would not only believe, yet suggest that there are only 2 manufacturers.

Perhaps I wasn't clear - 1) I said at that time so things may be different now.
2) the only aspect I was refering to is the screen. As has been pointed out since different manufacturers will have different electronics etc.

I don't think it's that far fetched to believe - you really think sony, IBM, HP etc manufacture every component they use?

Nix

360view wrote:

http://uk.aldi.com/special_buys/productnl_461.html for spec

Many thanks for that link, 360view (specs didn't appear to be on their site 1st thing this morning).

For those who don't like clicking on links:

A big ‘flat screen’ TV to watch those big ‘Christmas specials’ on. Benefiting from the very latest LCD technology, the picture definition is beyond compare – and so is the price.

* 32" HD ready LCD TV
* Contrast ratio 1000:1
* Brightness 400cdm2
* Response time 8 milliseconds
* Nicam stereo
* Teletext
* 200 programme channels
* Resolution 1366 × 768
* Viewing angle 170°
* A+ grade panel
* Sleep timer
* Comb filter
* HDTV compatibility 480p, 576p, 720p, 1080i
* 2 × 7W stereo speakers
* HDMI input, VGA input, Video (RCA) input
* Component input (RCA)
* Stereo audio input (RCA)
* 2 SCART connections
* Audio line out (RCA)
* Full function remote control with batteries
* Teletext, 512 page memory
* Free 3 year warranty for complete peace of mind
* Analogue TV tuner

COMING SOON

Available in stores from Thursday 23rd November

360view

You're welcome! found the info in the email they sent me.