Choosing my first flatscreen telly - help!

Andaah

Yes, I must confess... I have never until now owned a widescreen, flat television. I know. My nerd-cred is now nonexistant!

I'm a little unsure as to what to go for. Firstly we have the LED/Plasma debacle.

Also, I am unsure as to which manufacturer to go for. I'm looking around the £400 ($650) mark.

Any advice would be VERY welcome. I really have no idea.

(Oh and I will be using it for tv, gaming and movies in a relatively bright room and I get picky about bad sound!)

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russ331

Screen size? To be wall-mounted? Do you want HD Freeview? Do you want Internet connectivity?

Andaah

I'm on Virgin so already get the HD stuff. I don't see any need for the internet... though correct me if I'm wrong on this. And not sure I can persuade the missus to wall mount it.

I am however mainly bothered about picture quality and sound and am looking around 32-37" as the missus wont have bigger (preferably 32").

I'd be watching in a bright room and would like decent white/black contrast.

russ331

Have a look at the Sony KDL32CX520. £280 net of £50 Sony Cashback. Reviews...


http://www.hdtvtest.co.uk/news/sony-kdl32cx523-kdl40cx523-201105191151.htm Verdict 'Recommended'

http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/tvs/1285468/sony-bravia-kdl-32cx523 Verdict '5/5'

http://www.avforums.com/review/Sony-CX523-KDL-40CX523-32CX523-40CX523-LCD-TV-Review.html Verdict 'Recommended'

http://www.trustedreviews.com/sony-kdl-40cx523_TV_review Verdict '8/10'

The above reviews are for the CX523, which is the CX520 plus HD Freeview.