Which 32" LCD TV with Freeview HD?

macman

I've been into Richer Sounds today with the intention of going for the Panasonic TXL32 S20B. However, when I asked them what else I might consider up to £400 with Freeview HD, they tried very hard to upsell me to an LG32 LD790. The USP with this is that it's 200Hz, all the others are 100Hz. It was priced at £450 but they said they would do it for £400. Picture quality was indeed very impressive compared to the other 32" sets on display. However this model is not even listed on their website, so I'm assuming it's old stock that they're keen to clear (which doesn't greatly bother me as long as the quality is good).
Anyone think it's worth another £50 over the Panasonic for 200Hz?

macman

Anyone please?

xBubblesx

macman wrote: »

I've been into Richer Sounds today with the intention of going for the Panasonic TXL32 S20B. However, when I asked them what else I might consider up to £400 with Freeview HD, they tried very hard to upsell me to an LG32 LD790. The USP with this is that it's 200Hz, all the others are 100Hz. It was priced at £450 but they said they would do it for £400. Picture quality was indeed very impressive compared to the other 32" sets on display. However this model is not even listed on their website, so I'm assuming it's old stock that they're keen to clear (which doesn't greatly bother me as long as the quality is good).
Anyone think it's worth another £50 over the Panasonic for 200Hz?

Depends, if you were pleased with the picture quality and having freeview then sure, remember your the one thats going to be watching it so if your not botherd in freeview and a clearer picture then i would stick with the panasonic, 100Hz is plenty and theres tv sets out there now over £2,000 with 100Hz.

macman

I've gone for the LG at £400, just got it set up and very pleased especially with the quality of Freeview HD, curiously it seems to be better than I get on my Panasonic using Freesat HD.

DUTR

OK_Sauce wrote: »

You definately will see the difference between SD and HD even with a screen that small. With SD the tv is still trying to scale the signal to fit the native resolution of the tv, whereas HD is broadcast in 1080i.

Thought it was 720p

OK_Sauce

Taken from the BBC's HD facts website....

http://www.bbc.co.uk/bbchd/faqs.shtml

Does BBC HD broadcast in 1080i or 720p?

The BBC HD channel currently transmits programmes using the 1080i standard. High definition is still a developing technology, however, and the two different standards were developed to overcome different technical problems encountered in making and transmitting HD programmes. The BBC HD channel's commitment to the highest possible quality means that as the technology develops we will choose the standard that delivers the best possible pictures. As all 'HD Ready' equipment can handle both standards, this choice will not require any changes in home equipment.

Taken from HDTV FAQ

http://www.hdtvfaq.org/sky-hd.html

Sky's HD service is broadcast using the 1080i format which can be scaled down by the decoder to 720p if desired. The output is via and HDCP complaint HDMI connection or via analogue composite. Individual broadcasters have the option to require the use of HDCP and so disable the composite output on a per channel basis, although at present this facility is currently unused.

Hope this helps!

Heinz

Esqui wrote: »

Sony 32ex403? Currently £399, and I've been impressed by it http://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/sony-bravia-kdl-32ex403u-32-full-hd-lcd-tv-04895296-pdt.html

Yes, that's the 32" version of the 2010/11 What HiFi award.

http://www.whathifi.com/Review/Sony-KDL-40EX503/