Which PLASMA

river_kwai

Can anyone recommend the cheapest 42" plasma that is HDTV ready (DVI/HDMI input with HDCP) and where to buy it (I don't mind buying over internet if it is cheaper)?

I haven't set a budget but am hoping that the cheapest would come below £2k.

(Please note that I want HDTV ready and NOT HDTV compatible)

One more question: are those ALis panels HDTV ready?

TheChillPill

Your original post was moved, in case you wern't aware - you have some replies to that already - http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=76156

Han_naH

I was looking around today for LCD or plasma rental, and I found a great deal:

http://www.rmtv.co.uk/catalogue/scripts/prodList.asp?idCategory=52

You can rent a plasma for £59.99 a month, which makes £719 / year.

This means if the average cheap plasma is about £1000, you have paid only 75% of this in the first year, after which you move up to the next model to rent or stop renting and buy the new technology in a years time.

Plasmas seem to have come down by £500 in the last few months or so, so I intend to rent this TV...

Lee.

Han_naH

It turns out that you need to rent the stand with that company.

Ultimately, I went with forbesdirect.tv for a 32" LCD at £40 per month for 17 months.

I knocked them down from £50 a month, by forcing them to price match with R & M Rentals (who don't even cover my area - Birmingham).

I also insisted they waive the £15 application fee.

And there it is - glorious colours, PC compatible wide TV!

Lee.

John_M_Business

Hi - just a quick comment (although it doesn't necessarily apply to this thread) - LCD TV's last a lot longer than Plasma's (with heavy use, a Plasma can be for the rubbish tip in about three years).

If you were looking to buy a TV for the long-haul, I seriously suggest LCD over Plasma.