I want a new LCD/PLASMA Tv - Advice needed

jammiev

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https://www.avforums.com

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quoia

sco0ter wrote: »

What do I get if I want a 42" then??????????

3 FEET 6 INCHES !

markybhoy75

Does HD have to involve a LCD or Plasma? i dont think either look as good as a CRT

monkeymonkeyrarara

Apparently, Sony or one of the other big names have produceds a 108inch LCD tv which will be going on sale later in the year. It was promo'd at the CES show.

They are also making lcd tvs which are literally 8mm in depth!

I want both.

jmarko

do they do any bigs ones? :rotfl:

ITtim

Samsung offer an HD Ready CRT, Also Projectors can be HD Ready Too.

At 42" i would go plasma. screen burn isn't the issue it was (although you still need to be wary) and the picture at that size is better. Its usually considered that anything over 37" on LCD isn't that great.

Dan_Thunder

For the money you've got you should be able to get a decent machine, either Samsung, Sony or LG. The only things to be aware of are that at the size you want, with the money you have you'll be hard pushed to get 1080p output. You'll still get an HD image but it'll most likely be 720p or 1080i.

Also make sure you get one with a high contrast ratio, at an absolute bare minimum aim for a ratio of 5000:1.

Plus if you get one with a freeview tuner make sure that it's a digital tuner and not analogue because otherwise the feature will be redundant when the analogue signal gets turned off over the next few years.

Finally, be aware that once you get over 46" in size plasma is more often than not the better option than LCD.

simonabc

markybhoy75 wrote: »

Does HD have to involve a LCD or Plasma? i dont think either look as good as a CRT

Sony have some new rear projection TV's out with are HD and 1080 compatible. They are also a lot slimmer than they use to be.

take a look at this:

http://www.digital-point.co.uk/model.php?ID=2757

Features
1080 HD 1920x1080 Full High Definition SXRD Panels
Sony SXRD technology (3x panels) for film-like reproduction
Superb 10,000:1 contrast ratio enhanced by Cinema Black Pro
2.5ms response time for smoother images
BRAVIA ENGINE PRO for enhanced depth clarity and definition

More Features
Virtual Dolby Surround Pro Logic II sound-enhancing technology with BBE Digital
Optical Audio Output (stereo)
Two HDMI sockets (1080p capable)
PC input
Integrated Digital Terrestrial Tuner (also receives analogue)
Non-reflective screen for relaxed viewing

Audio
Auto Volume Adjustment YES
BBE Sound YES
DSP (Digital Sound Processing) YES
Number of Speakers 2.0
Sound System Virtual Dolby with BBE Digital

Colour System
NTSC 3.58/4.43 (Video In) YES
PAL YES
Secam YES

Connectors
4 Pin (Y/C)
In S-Video
Digital out YES
MiniJack (Head/Earphone) (mm) 3.5
PCMCIA Card Slot YES
RCA Audio Out YES
RF In YES
Scart 1 RGB
Scart 2 RGB

Dimensions
Depth (mm) 480.0
Height (mm) 913.0
Width (mm) 1292.0

General Data
Colour Black and Silver
Power Consumption (Standby) (W) 0.5
Power Consumption (W) 210.0
Weight (Net) (kg) 39.0

Menu
On Timer YES
Parental Lock YES
Sleep Timer YES
SmartLink YES

Picture
Auto 16:9 (line 23) YES
Display Technology SXRD
Screen Aspect Ratio 16:9
Screen Size (inch) 55.0
Visible Screen Size (inch) 55
14:9 Mode YES
4:3 Mode YES
Smart Mode YES
Wide Mode YES
Zoom YES

Sound System
B/G YES
D/K YES
H YES
I YES
L YES
NICAM YES

Teletext
Digital Text YES
EPG (NexTView/Digital EPG) YES
Sub Page Memory YES
Teletext YES
Text 2.5 YES
Text Page Memory 2000.0

Tuning
Channel Coverage CATV S01-S20
Channel Coverage HYPER / Satellite S21-S41
Channel Coverage UHF B21-B69
Channel Coverage VHF E02-E12
No of Tuners 1.0
Station Labelling YES

Accessories
Remote Commander RM-ED006

Idiophreak

Just to add another vote for the >42 = plasma argument.

And...just to be patronising...You are aware that a 48-50" screen will be *really* big, aren't you (much, *much* bigger than it seems in the shop) - and you'll have to sit *really* far away from it to have a decent picture. We had a 37" screen briefly, but had to switch it for a 32, our lounge just isn't big enough...

Also, you would get a lot better picture for your money around the 42" mark...
And, finally, make sure to budget for your sound system if you haven't already - most of these big screens have really poor sound...

markybhoy75

simonabc wrote: »

Sony have some new rear projection TV's out with are HD and 1080 compatible. They are also a lot slimmer than they use to be.

take a look at this:

http://www.digital-point.co.uk/model.php?ID=2757

Features
1080 HD 1920x1080 Full High Definition SXRD Panels
Sony SXRD technology (3x panels) for film-like reproduction
Superb 10,000:1 contrast ratio enhanced by Cinema Black Pro
2.5ms response time for smoother images
BRAVIA ENGINE PRO for enhanced depth clarity and definition

More Features
Virtual Dolby Surround Pro Logic II sound-enhancing technology with BBE Digital
Optical Audio Output (stereo)
Two HDMI sockets (1080p capable)
PC input
Integrated Digital Terrestrial Tuner (also receives analogue)
Non-reflective screen for relaxed viewing

Audio
Auto Volume Adjustment YES
BBE Sound YES
DSP (Digital Sound Processing) YES
Number of Speakers 2.0
Sound System Virtual Dolby with BBE Digital

Colour System
NTSC 3.58/4.43 (Video In) YES
PAL YES
Secam YES

Connectors
4 Pin (Y/C)
In S-Video
Digital out YES
MiniJack (Head/Earphone) (mm) 3.5
PCMCIA Card Slot YES
RCA Audio Out YES
RF In YES
Scart 1 RGB
Scart 2 RGB

Dimensions
Depth (mm) 480.0
Height (mm) 913.0
Width (mm) 1292.0

General Data
Colour Black and Silver
Power Consumption (Standby) (W) 0.5
Power Consumption (W) 210.0
Weight (Net) (kg) 39.0

Menu
On Timer YES
Parental Lock YES
Sleep Timer YES
SmartLink YES

Picture
Auto 16:9 (line 23) YES
Display Technology SXRD
Screen Aspect Ratio 16:9
Screen Size (inch) 55.0
Visible Screen Size (inch) 55
14:9 Mode YES
4:3 Mode YES
Smart Mode YES
Wide Mode YES
Zoom YES

Sound System
B/G YES
D/K YES
H YES
I YES
L YES
NICAM YES

Teletext
Digital Text YES
EPG (NexTView/Digital EPG) YES
Sub Page Memory YES
Teletext YES
Text 2.5 YES
Text Page Memory 2000.0

Tuning
Channel Coverage CATV S01-S20
Channel Coverage HYPER / Satellite S21-S41
Channel Coverage UHF B21-B69
Channel Coverage VHF E02-E12
No of Tuners 1.0
Station Labelling YES

Accessories
Remote Commander RM-ED006

Argos had one for 700 i think it was RRP 1400 that i thought lookd a bargain but i asked some folk who literally laughed in my face .

Saying that i think CRT looks best i could care less how much space it takes.