refurbished plasma TVs at tesco

bradtyke

Thinking about it, maybe this would be more suitable, 32" might be a little large

http://www.intekx.com/product_info.php?cPath=17&products_id=106

zippybungle

Can't believe the spelling Police are out again :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :mad:

jmc160

Another thing to know is that go for a FULL HD TV if u can afford it rather than the HD ready ones as those seems to be the one phasing out...

This is wrong. "HD Ready" is the logo you want to see on the TV. It means the TV is fully capable of displaying media (in HD) from high definition sources.

cheapskate58

jmc160 wrote: »

This is wrong. "HD Ready" is the logo you want to see on the TV. It means the TV is fully capable of displaying media (in HD) from high definition sources.

Err... not true. He was recommending a full 1080p screen. However the post was so mangled and full of text speak that it was difficult to ascertain what he actually was saying:p

cheapskate58

zippybungle wrote: »

Can't believe the spelling Police are out again :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :mad:

Yeah, so move along or I'll nick you:p

cheapskate58

bradtyke wrote: »

Thinking about it, maybe this would be more suitable, 32" might be a little large

http://www.intekx.com/product_info.php?cPath=17&products_id=106

Yeah, but you've got to remember that these are TVs that can view images produced from a PC - they are not PC monitors. So if you do a lot of work on a PC, you'll probably find too many compromises for everyday use - detail will be somewhat lacking from close range and the whole effect will be too wearing. You should prioritise your needs. If it's mainly movies and games with some internet surfing and a little office work then fine but the otherway around and I think you may regret the purchase IMHO

jmc160

Err... not true. He was recommending a full 1080p screen. However the post was so mangled and full of text speak that it was difficult to ascertain what he actually was saying:p

I think you've missed the point mate. I was referring to the fact that "HD Ready" is not being phased out, and if you are going to buy an HDTV, then you want to look for that logo on the casing.

By the way, "Full HD" (as you call it) standard resolutions also include 720p and 1080i.

1080p is top of the range though, and last I heard was only really an advantage if you have (or will have) an BluRay player (correct me if I'm wrong).

cheapskate58

jmc160 wrote: »

I think you've missed the point mate. I was referring to the fact that "HD Ready" is not being phased out, and if you are going to buy an HDTV, then you want to look for that logo on the casing.

By the way, "Full HD" (as you call it) standard resolutions also include 720p and 1080i.

1080p is top of the range though, and last I heard was only really an advantage if you have (or will have) an BluRay player (correct me if I'm wrong).

Well I think you are as confused about that post as anyone - another reason not to post in text speak or with really c*ap spelling:p

"HD ready" is a marketing label and as such is used to reassure purchasers that their set is current and, by implication, future-proof.

The daft thing is that the primary use of the vast majority of these sets will be for SD - Sky, Freeview and SD-DVD. Therefore, for the vast majority, "HD Ready" is meaningless.

People who are buying gaming machines such as the Xbox 360 and the PS3 and subscribers to Sky HD will exploit any HD potential but unless you are doing that or buying HD-DVD or Blu-Ray equipment or perhaps an upscaling DVD player, then the "HD Ready" label is pointless right now.

Thus the label probably won't be "phased out" as the poster suggests. It will simply change as screens become more "Fully HD Compliant" - (my own label, copyright - me!:D)

1080p is the current "proper/full/my screen is better than your screen" HD benchmark, although that will probably change as the search goes on for higher resolutions and better specifications. However, if you don't feed a screen with appropriate sources then, quite frankly, you'd be better off with your big, old, bulky CRT set - (unless sticking it on a wall is a priority, in which case you just need a very big shelf);)

jmc160

Well I think you are as confused about that post as anyone - another reason not to post in text speak or with really c*ap spelling

Sorry, I think I'm losing it. Are you talking about my post or the one I replied to earlier?

I agree with everything you said, but I do have an Xbox 360, so I may be a little biased as to the need for an HD ready TV. But if you're gonna go out and buy a new TV anyway, why not try and get the latest, or as you say "future proof"? (by the way I have serious issues with any retailer who uses the term "future proof" as imho, it just doesn't exist)

cheapskate58

jmc160 wrote: »

Sorry, I think I'm losing it. Are you talking about my post or the one I replied to earlier?

I agree with everything you said, but I do have an Xbox 360, so I may be a little biased as to the need for an HD ready TV. But if you're gonna go out and buy a new TV anyway, why not try and get the latest, or as you say "future proof"? (by the way I have serious issues with any retailer who uses the term "future proof" as imho, it just doesn't exist)

Which do you think - no text speak in yours;)

But the general point I was making is that people worry about labels too much without assessing their needs and then buying the most appropriate set for their current requirements.

Thus, if you've got a good CRT and all you watch is SD material, do you need to change?

If you have state-of-the-art sources, you will probably want a state-of-the-art screen to match - but you should be savvy enough to make the purchase without worrying about "HD Ready" labels.

And others should self-educate themselves to make a value for money purchase otherwise, (and back to the original post and my reply:p), they'll simply go into Tesco and pay over the odds for something that is decidedly average because it has a "Brand" and an "HD Ready" label;)