Bargain LCD HDTVs

mleonard79

harpyboy07 wrote: »

I'm not too sure if it would be worth paying for the 1080P just now - what's the general consencus? :money:

Hi Harpyboy,

To be honest if you're not going to be using the 1080p for anything (ie you don't have a HD source such as sky HD or you're not using the TV for gaming on XBox 360 etc) then I don't personally see the point of forking out too much for it yet. I'd say focus on the things that are really important to you and if that's not one of them then don't worry if the TV doesn't have it. I've just got a new TV and decided not to bother about it as I won't be needing it for anything in the near future.

Regards

Michelle

DanielRichards

Does anybody own the 23" Samsung LE23R71? I'm considering buying it from Richer Sounds for £349, but can't really find any reviews for it anywhere. Looked on AV forums, but its all too confusing there, so i thought i'd try here instead.
Cheers.
Dan.

veronarona

Don't own it but there are a few reviews at Amazon and Ciao, scroll down these pages:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000J3ZG5C/nextaguk_rt-21/ref=nosim

http://www.ciao.co.uk/Reviews/Samsung_LE_23_R_71__6559888

veronarona

cadmus

harpyboy07 wrote: »

Hi Guys,

Been following the forum quite a bit as I've been searching for a 42 or 46" HD LCD for a few weeks now. A friend who works for Currys has advised either LG or Samsung? I'm not too sure if it would be worth paying for the 1080P just now - what's the general consencus? I don't want to be paying too much ie Sony and Philips. any advice would be fantastic. Cheers:money:

im too getting a 42" in nex few weeks . what do i buy , the full 1080p or the much cheaper 768p. im not going to be using it 4 any HD , only to watch normal sky tv. can anyone say if there is a huge amount of difference in picture quality wen just usuing it to watch normal sky tv or can u see a big difference in the 1080 over the 768. thanx in advance guys and gals .

Andrew_C_3

DanielRichards wrote: »

Does anybody own the 23" Samsung LE23R71? I'm considering buying it from Richer Sounds for £349, but can't really find any reviews for it anywhere. Looked on AV forums, but its all too confusing there, so i thought i'd try here instead.
Cheers.
Dan.

I own one. nice set. Only got SD Sky+ going through it which looks good but the 360 looks sweet

veronarona

CADMUS:

You may like to wait for more expert advice before taking the plunge, but IMO the 'volume' of the 'P' is completely irrelevant if you are not feeding it HD. I'm assuming you'll connect your Sky box via SCART. You'd be better off researching an LCD TV that gives a good pic on Standard Definition - which can be quite problematic, as most people who bother to post their experiences of their new LCD are gamers and High Definition-ers

Also, a very large screen is likely to show up flaws, I would think that 42" is too big for SD.

My friend just got an AOC 32" from Intekx, he views via Homechoice (now Tiscali) down-the-phone Standard Definition service, he's quite impressed.

veronarona

spend_spend_spend

Andrew_C wrote: »

I own one. nice set. Only got SD Sky+ going through it which looks good but the 360 looks sweet

Make sure in your Sky+ settings that the output is set to RGB when using scart...

merlinormartin

HI all

I'v just bought the Samsung LE37R88BD 37" HD Ready Digital LCD TV from currys, you are not able to reserve and collect in store, but my local store priced matched the webprice of £636.89 http://www.currys.co.uk/martprd/store/cur_page.jsp?BV_SessionID=@@@@1370700049.1184182849@@@@&BV_EngineID=ccgdaddlhekhljmcflgceggdhhmdgmi.0&page=Product&fm=11&sm=0&tm=0&sku=589389&category_oid=

In store the 32" is £649.99 http://www.currys.co.uk/martprd/store/cur_page.jsp?BV_SessionID=@@@@1370700049.1184182849@@@@&BV_EngineID=ccgdaddlhekhljmcflgceggdhhmdgmi.0&page=Product&fm=11&sm=0&tm=0&sku=589389&category_oid=

It seems to have excellent reviews from all the sites i looked at.
When i set the tv up tomorrow il report back.

mojo_jojo

cadmus wrote: »

im too getting a 42" in nex few weeks . what do i buy , the full 1080p or the much cheaper 768p. im not going to be using it 4 any HD , only to watch normal sky tv. can anyone say if there is a huge amount of difference in picture quality wen just usuing it to watch normal sky tv or can u see a big difference in the 1080 over the 768. thanx in advance guys and gals .

You can probably tell a slight difference between 1080 over 768, but only if you're feeding it an HD source. Different TVs have different ways of processing picture signals that they receive, so that a TV with 768 and good picture signal processing will look better than a TV with 1080 and bad picture signal processing.

As your feeding it a normal Sky TV source then it won't make any difference to you, but will make a difference to your bank balance. If I were you, I'd save your money and get a 768 TV. Make sure the TV you get has 3 Scarts (with RGB) sockets and a component port at least. That way if you buy a RGB cable you can get the best picture possible out of your Sky box.

chelle333

Philips 32PF9641D Ambilight
Hi,i couldnt afford to spend alot,but wanted a good picture,i realy neded a full 1080 one because i have a xbox360 and a ps3,but do you think this tv should be ok for the money? Philips "32PF9641D" 32ins Ambilight HD Ready Freeview LCD TV for £649 with delivery

Resolution 1366 x 768. Dynamic Contrast Ratio 6000:1. Widescreen. Digital Teletext. Virtual Dolby Surround. SCART sockets. HDMI socket. Analogue and digital Freeview tuners. USB photoviewer for connection of digital cameras. Brightness 550 CD/m2. Ambilight 2 creates an atmosphere glow around the TV screen that changes colour with the picture to give a unique and relaxed viewing experience. Pixel Plus 2