Best 42" TV for around £650-£700

hessian

tony863 wrote: »

How is it the old model? Its very confusing, the code is the same isn't it?

What code ? the older model is the Q7, the newer model is the Q97 (or Q96 if shopping from Currys/Dixons)

tony863

Oh yeah, sorry seen it now, cheers m8

Soulistic

kimevans wrote: »

We bought the Pioneer last month HD, it's awsome. Even I agree & I wasn't keen on getting that as well could have got one for a lot less. Hubby is over the moon with it. Got the new Sky+ HD box too, it is great & so is the sound & thats WITHOUT speakers, as I won't let him clutter up the lounge with little speakers:rotfl:

Yeah, I finally got the LG tv as well, and I must say, I am very impressed... the quality of the picture through my cable box is pretty good... The only thing I miss from my last TV is the swivel stand... was useful, and am trying to find a like stand for this TV, but looks like it's not available. Oh well...

hessian

Did you find a good deal on the LG?

milkydrink

Soulistic wrote: »

Yeah, I finally got the LG tv as well, and I must say, I am very impressed... the quality of the picture through my cable box is pretty good... The only thing I miss from my last TV is the swivel stand... was useful, and am trying to find a like stand for this TV, but looks like it's not available. Oh well...

I relented & let hubby put it on the chimney breast on a bracket.
I didn't know you could get swivel brackets for 42" plasmas:shocked: Thats some serious weight:shocked:

Its our second plasma, so I wasn't mega bowled over because I was used to the nice picture they give. But the picture with the HD is really good & the Pioneer sound is amazing. That is much better than the last plasma.

Soulistic

hessian wrote: »

Did you find a good deal on the LG?

Yeah... not too bad. Got 10% off at Comet for the TV and the 5 year warranty. Total cost: £920.

Soulistic

kimevans wrote: »

I relented & let hubby put it on the chimney breast on a bracket.
I didn't know you could get swivel brackets for 42" plasmas:shocked: Thats some serious weight:shocked:

Its our second plasma, so I wasn't mega bowled over because I was used to the nice picture they give. But the picture with the HD is really good & the Pioneer sound is amazing. That is much better than the last plasma.

So, you got a Pioneer? I wanted that too, but, was a little more expensive, and honestly, didn't bother me much. I was after something with good sound, and can say that the LG does a good job. But, a lot of people put their plasma's on the chimney breast. It's quite a popular provided you don't use your fireplace much.

I'm actually looking for a swivel stand, not a swivel bracket... But, can't find one for this model.

deanos

Soulistic wrote: »

Yeah... not too bad. Got 10% off at Comet for the TV and the 5 year warranty. Total cost: £920.

Ouch, latest model is only £749 from Empire Direct, 3yr warranty is £20

http://www.empiredirect.co.uk/content/products/details/index~modelcode~LGE-42PC55.htm

Soulistic

deanos wrote: »

Ouch, latest model is only £749 from Empire Direct, 3yr warranty is £20

http://www.empiredirect.co.uk/content/products/details/index~modelcode~LGE-42PC55.htm

Right, but, that £20 warranty does not include a lot of things... off the top of my head, I can think of accidental damage being one. But, thanks for the tip.

milkydrink

Soulistic wrote: »

So, you got a Pioneer? I wanted that too, but, was a little more expensive, and honestly, didn't bother me much. I was after something with good sound, and can say that the LG does a good job. But, a lot of people put their plasma's on the chimney breast. It's quite a popular provided you don't use your fireplace much.

I'm actually looking for a swivel stand, not a swivel bracket... But, can't find one for this model.

It was on special for £1,299 in Currys, BUT I reserved it online (you know like Argos) & we paid £1,199. It was already reduced & then another £100 off. I haggled like mad on the warrenty too. I think we got it for 5 years for about £280 (if I remember rightly?).

I wanted the Philips Ambilight actually, it was my husband that wanted the Pioneer. They were both reduced in Currys to £1,299. But he wouldn't have it that the Philips Ambilight was as nice as the Pioneer (& all the lads in the shop agreed with him:mad: ). The Ambilight casts a back light of the main colour on the tv screen (how cool is that) on the wall behind:cool: . Susposed to be really nice to watch. But he wanted a brand name over toys (I think thats how he referred to it:rolleyes: ).

Anyway its really nice:D I think there're all fairy good anyway.
I'm not convinced the HD picture is that amazing. Compared to an old fat TV yes, but to an ordinary plasma no. But my husband says its because I've got bad eyesight, lol.