what lcd tv?

[kwak zzr]

seen as i'm going to be off work i'm going to buy a nice lcd tv trouble is i dont know much about them? anyone know whats best for about £500?
been looking at the 32" samsung on ebuyer @ £470, any good?

[ThEGr33k]

My mate just got one of these! VERY NICE for the money! http://www.ebuyer.com/product/129440 £300 for that mate!
If not that one then have a look about that site its full of deals... ;)

[Swiss]

Have a look at richer sounds as well, they have some great deals on LCD's .

[andyb]

I've been looking at the Samsung and the Toshiba 32" ones. Mum and dad have the Toshiba one which seems pretty good, they got it direct from factory for £430 which wasn't bad. Have read a few reviews on both and 'What LCD TV' mag (or something like that) gave both TV's 5/5 rating.

HTH
Andy

[Ed]

Unbranded one in Asda for £300.

[Alpinestarhero]

I got the smaller version of the samsun LCD tv (i think it 19" or something?), and its great.

I imagine the larger one you're looking at will be just as brilliant! If you got it, you wouldnt have made a bad choice, IMO. I would buy another samsung based on how well mine performs

Matt

[Kinvig]

Went into Dixons (or Curriys) this lunch time - there are loads of 32 inchers for £599.

Pop in, have a look/fiddle, then buy online! ;o)

[Alpinestarhero]

Went into Dixons (or Curriys) this lunch time - there are loads of 32 inchers for £599.

Pop in, have a look/fiddle, then buy online! ;o)

top advice. I saved £50 this way! Shop assistant didnt like me saying i was gonna buy online, gave some schpeil about how I'd loose her expertise blahblah

Matt

[Jackie_Black]

I bought a 1080P Samsung 40 incher but it was £900. I wouldn't be without it now though, it's awesome.

[Demonz]

I got one from here about 3 months ago: http://www.pixmania.co.uk/uk/uk/home.html

Went with a small Sony but im a brand magnet - couldnt work out the difference in the end - just went with something I liked the look of as half the gadgets i'd never use. Def. go to Currys first though and have a look at them for real so you know what it will look like when it gets out of the box.

[stewie]

Get a copy of 'what hi-fi and cinema world' ( think its called that) then check out www.pricerunner.co.uk (http://www.pricerunner.co.uk) for best deals

[ThEGr33k]

These are all expensive... £300 +p&p for a hannspree 32" that gets VERY good reviews (its the post 2nd down). Never buy from Dixons or Curries, they are like PC World lacking knowledge in anything (generally speaking).

[neio79]

Go Samsung, IMO second only to Sony for pic quality.

The speakers can distort the sound a bit at high volume though.

Samsung have habit of making some of the sexier looking LCD TV's as well.

[MrRoper]

Just bought a 32" samsung myself for my xbox 360 and TV

Got to say i am very impressed :D go get a Samsung you wont be dissapointed.

Check out www.avforums.com (http://www.avforums.com) for reviews etc

[kwak zzr]

i want to get my pc connected to it :)

[colinsv25]

ive been lookin at a poloroid 26" for bedroom to put my xbox 360 on but got no money at the minute:smt022

[Blue Flame]

I gave in to the Gadget Geek in me a few weeks ago and got this

http://mysite.wanadoo-members.co.uk/gran****son/Photos_files/TV.jpg

Its a 46" Samsung 1080P.

[kwak zzr]

hey now thats nice:)

[Jdubya]

Also, if you're gonna go the HD route, thenhave a read of this article. (http://reviews.cnet.com/4520-6449_7-6361600-1.html)

[wyrdness]

Also, if you're gonna go the HD route, thenhave a read of this article. (http://reviews.cnet.com/4520-6449_7-6361600-1.html)

Interesting article. FYI, all Sky HD is broadcast in 1080i.

For DVDs, I use a home cinema projector. You can easily get a 70 or 80 in display out of these, though you need a darkened room.

[gettin2dizzy]

that £300 32" LCD on ebuyer looks a steal! There's a 37" LCD by the same company on Amazon for next to nothing too :)

[stuartyboy]

Be careful what you buy with the cheapos. Everybody just rushes out and buys one because its the latest gadget but most people end up hugely disappointed and a sore head because of quality issues with normal TV. DON'T watch the HD teasers. Get them to play Sky sports channel and watch it side by side. Watch out for the scrolling menu at the foot of the screen. If It distorts then walk away. The text should be crystal clear - ie no "moire effect" or mpegging or balooning.

I have the Philips ambilight which I use for Video compositing at work and it's light years ahead of anything I've ever used. It has advanced motion prediction which means you don't get that annoying shimmer when people move fast.

[stuartyboy]

OR SEE THIS GUY!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fEk6Hkdtquw

[trickywoos]

Quite surprised to not see Philips mentioned very often in this thread.......

Ambilight is meant to be a fantastic tv......

[Blue Flame]

I did a fair bit of checking on reviews before I made a purchase and the Samsung was coming out tops in general. Sound quality not as good as some others but picture quality was consistently getting good marks.

[Warren]

i recommend a joovke lookada tooove

[Warren]

i recommend a joovke lookada tooove


damn - beaten to it.

[Tartan Terror]

Before you buy a TV online then check out www.hotukdeals.com (http://www.hotukdeals.com) for offer codes etc. If you can find one then put it into the relevant section when ordering and you can get a few quid off :D

[ClemsonSV]

My room mate has a 40" samsung with full 1080P HD...It's amazing. It was a bit more expensive than what you are looking to spend I think, but Samsung is the way to go.

[richie95]

i have a 32 samsung, nice picture, on anything up to 37 inch a lcd is best, after that the sizes go up its better to get plasma...

[ThEGr33k]

that £300 32" LCD on ebuyer looks a steal! There's a 37" LCD by the same company on Amazon for next to nothing too :)


Yea there was the 37" inch version on ebuyer as well for £400, Guess they might have sold out of them.

Hannspree arnt cheap. Read the reviews!

Samsung are good but they are overpriced! Far too expensice for what extra? I dont know. And samsung arnt "ultimate" they subcontract the making of the TV's out to cheap **** firms and so they usually arn't brilliant, then slap a samsumg sticker on and everyone goes WOOOO Samsung its nice and shinny must be good... oh and it costs a lot now i know its good.

Sigh :rolleyes:

Oh one other thing, go for full HD if you want ultimate quility (these are very rare and pretty expensive ;)).

[Pedro68]

I haven't actually got an LCD TV, but if I did it would be a Samsung ... I've done my research, and I know what I want (I just can't afford it yet) ... and although many reviews say what everyone else has said about the sound quality on the Samsungs, I have to add that the reviews I've read also state that this issue is not apparent when the TV is hooked up to a surround sound system. So if you are concerned about the sound quality on the Samsungs, then maybe you might want to budget for a surround system (at a later date, perhaps).

Also, in a recent "Which Hi-Fi" mag, the Panasonics, Phillips, and Samsungs appeared to be getting good marks/reviews.

HTH,
Pete

[ThEGr33k]

http://www.ebuyer.com/customer/products/index.html?rb=0&action=c2hvd19wcm9kdWN0X3NwZWNpZmljYXRpb25z&product_uid=129765


If you really want a Samsung go for this! Pretty good price for a Samsung that big.

[plowsie]

i recommend a joovke lookada tooove
i get it! :smt045

[kwak zzr]

had the samsung 32" with black glass stand:) should keep me busy while i'm off work.
£530 with stand and free delivery.

[colinsv25]

not sure if i would buy anythin off ebuyer heard loads of people havin major problems with them

[Pedro68]

well, I've been using ebuyer for pc stuff for years now and never had a problem with them at all :D - in fact, on one order (filled with bits n pieces to build a pc), I forgot to order a power cable (kettle type) ... didn't realise until I started unpacking ... only to find that my fears were unfounded cos some nice person at ebuyer had obviously recognised that I "may" need one and chucked it in :) (i wasn't invoiced for it either :-P) ... if you read the reviews n comments on their site tho, I have read that a few people have had bad experiences with them ... but these appear to be in a very small minority ;-)

[ThEGr33k]

well, I've been using ebuyer for pc stuff for years now and never had a problem with them at all :D - in fact, on one order (filled with bits n pieces to build a pc), I forgot to order a power cable (kettle type) ... didn't realise until I started unpacking ... only to find that my fears were unfounded cos some nice person at ebuyer had obviously recognised that I "may" need one and chucked it in :) (i wasn't invoiced for it either :-P) ... if you read the reviews n comments on their site tho, I have read that a few people have had bad experiences with them ... but these appear to be in a very small minority ;-)


Indeed ive never had a problem. N' to be honest with any big company there are bound to be a few snags, its how well it gets sorted that is the measure of the company.

[plowsie]

My mate just got one of these! VERY NICE for the money! http://www.ebuyer.com/product/129440 £300 for that mate!
If not that one then have a look about that site its full of deals... ;)
just got one of them now :D

[Viney]

A mates got a 32 Panasonic Viera. Sounds fantastic, the picture is a little ragged around the edges,, but nothing to worry about watching In the Night Graden with his 3 year old!!

I like the Sony Bravia 32". it will be mone...oh yes it will be mine :)

[ThEGr33k]

just got one of them now :D


Hope you like it mate!!! :smt077

[kwak zzr]

i was recomended to ebuyer by a friend who builds pc's and he's never had any problems. time will tell.

[andyb]

I placed an order from them late last week, got it today as promised. Never had any problems with them myself...have used them a few times.

[kwak zzr]

my status on ebuyer at the moment is "security check"? must be checking my card isnt stolen. tv and stand should be deliverd on the 16th.

[andyb]

my status on ebuyer at the moment is "security check"? must be checking my card isnt stolen. tv and stand should be deliverd on the 16th.

My order stayed like that for a couple days. Order was supposed to be delivered tomorrow but it arrived at 7pm tonight so don't worry if it stays like that for a few days it WILL be with you on the 16th :D

[ThEGr33k]

My order stayed like that for a couple days. Order was supposed to be delivered tomorrow but it arrived at 7pm tonight so don't worry if it stays like that for a few days it WILL be with you on the 16th :D

So how is it?

[andyb]

So how is it?

I didn't order a TV (very tempted) just a PC power supply for me I'm afraid:(

[Jdubya]

my status on ebuyer at the moment is "security check"? must be checking my card isnt stolen. tv and stand should be deliverd on the 16th.
So which one did you get then?

[toonyank]

My Tosh Regsa 32" is mint never had a problem and by now would be around that price I think. Jan I paid £649

Edit: Got mine from John Lewis with free 5 year garantee that's always something to look for. Most Curry's type places want circa £200 for a 3 year garantee

[plowsie]

my status on ebuyer at the moment is "security check"? must be checking my card isnt stolen. tv and stand should be deliverd on the 16th.
Haha mine got delivered this morning :smt118 Is Very niiiice! Paid £16 extra for it to get delivered next day between 6 am and 7.30 am :D

[plowsie]

my status on ebuyer at the moment is "security check"? must be checking my card isnt stolen. tv and stand should be deliverd on the 16th.
The day before it should say goods allocated then an hour or so later, items picked or summit like that. Mine must've been a mad rush to do lol.

[kwak zzr]

Haha mine got delivered this morning :smt118 Is Very niiiice! Paid £16 extra for it to get delivered next day between 6 am and 7.30 am :D

i'm a tight wad you see so i opt'd for free delivery within 5 days:)

[plowsie]

i'm a tight wad you see so i opt'd for free delivery within 5 days:)
So am i but i wanted it so bad, i'm glad you bought this thread up kwak :smt026

[kwak zzr]

so whts your new toy mate?

[plowsie]

Haven't fired her up yet the regulator ent plugged in or anything, and i gotta get the centrestand set up n all ;) Main job is move the sky box over to it on the other side of the room.

[Blue Flame]

When I got the Samsung I also went for the XT250 Home Theatre (http://www.samsung.com/uk/products/homecinema/homecinema/ht_x250rxeu.asp) 600 Watt system which 'talks' to the telly and overrides the telly's own (not very good)speakers. It upscales normal DVD's but also to my surprise lets you connect MP3 players and the like via USB.

Discovered that I could connect up the PSP via the USB port and play the media using the Samsung's remote control. :p

[kwak zzr]

nice touch, is that the same samsung i order'd?

[trickywoos]

If you're in the SM, check out the new Philips tv in the Harrods & John Lewis windows ;-)

[gettin2dizzy]

got a new toy and not unpacked it! if only I had that patience

[plowsie]

Just went home for lunch and fired her up, golly gosh she sounds nice, blipped the throttle(turned it up to the highest setting) and wow she sounds mighty fine :D Top buy :D Cheers TheGreek :thumbsup:

[Hazzar]

We bought a accustic solutions one 19inch for the kitchen my mothers has the 32inch version they are both very good from argos;)

[kwak zzr]

can't wait to get mine now:)

[andyb]

Kwak: What model Samsung did you get? I'm more than tempted now!:D

[plowsie]

Now mines up with a PC system too :D typing on her right now :D

[kwak zzr]

Kwak: What model Samsung did you get? I'm more than tempted now!:D

this one, dunno if its anygood or not i know nuffin about lcd tv's.

http://www.ebuyer.com/UK/product/128474

[andyb]

Ahh haa, SNAP! Sometimes I hate this forum, if it wasn't for this forum I wouldn't be £500 lighter :D


Techie mode on:

You obviously know more than you think, AFAIK samsung do the R74 and the R87. The R74 is the older, now superseded, model (by the R87) but it's more expensive on ebuyer!


Techie mode off

[kwak zzr]

??? so the r87 is a good tv?

[andyb]

??? so the r87 is a good tv?

I think so, it's the one I've just ordered. God knows why the R74 is more expensive when its the old model (If my info is right)!

I first saw this Samsung series two Xmas' ago when it was £1200, I was tempted to get it then, I'm glad i didn't!

[kwak zzr]

my work place have the samsung lcd's all over the office as information panels they don't seem to cause to many problems, according to ebuyer tracking my lcd and stand is at my local city link depot and will be delivered Monday:)

[andyb]

my work place have the samsung lcd's all over the office as information panels they don't seem to cause to many problems, according to ebuyer tracking my lcd and stand is at my local city link depot and will be delivered Monday:)

That sounds promising then, let me know what it's like when you get it. I've got to wait until Friday 28th for mine as I won't be home to receive it so have asked for it to be delivered then!:shaking:

[kwak zzr]

i'll let you know:)

[gettin2dizzy]

This post may have cost me £800 ;)
I'm now wanting to buy an LCD 37" (for £400!!) and a PS3!
Dammit!

[plowsie]

this £300 TV has cost me £700 :)

[gettin2dizzy]

you ps3 aswell then?

[kwak zzr]

my kids want a Nintendo wii for Christmas but i think they should have the 360 or ps3.
mt TV comes tomorrow hopefully:)

[colinsv25]

get a 360 kwak,awesome on a hdtv,better than a ps3 or wii:rolleyes:

[plowsie]

you ps3 aswell then?
Nope HP S3115, neat bit of kit! Also means 24 hour forum access :D

[gettin2dizzy]

get a 360 kwak,awesome on a hdtv,better than a ps3 or wii:rolleyes:

better ? just wait for some more ps3 games... ;)
the wii is great - if someone else has one!

[colinsv25]

the only game thats any good on the ps3 is gran turismo and that aint out till the middle of next year??

[ThEGr33k]

Just went home for lunch and fired her up, golly gosh she sounds nice, blipped the throttle(turned it up to the highest setting) and wow she sounds mighty fine :D Top buy :D Cheers TheGreek :thumbsup:

No prob. Glad you are happy!

As for PS3 vs Xbox 360.... I have neither but i wouldnt waste my money on a PS3. Like has been said there are very few games worth playing on the PS3 and the performance between them is neglidgable, if you want performance build a gaming PC :rolleyes:.

Halo 3 for 360 might make me buy one that and motogp 07 which is a GREAT game!

[Blue Flame]

PS3 is great on my big Samsung.

Games. Oblivion for one is rather a good game. Graphics are fab. also like motorstorm; resistance fall of man(great online as well), and lookin forward to Haze coming out soon.

Oh aye and it plays bluray movies as well. :cool:

[gettin2dizzy]

colin mcraes new game looks good too. (RIP)
PS3 is sitting on such potential :)
how does the blueray look compared to dvds?

[Blue Flame]

....how does the blueray look compared to dvds?

Before I saw it I did not think there would be much difference but it is night and day. You can walk right up to the telly and there is no blurriness at all. The picture is awesome.:)

[kwak zzr]

look what the nice man from city link brought me today :)
http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k120/kwak-zzr/DSCF0003-1.jpg
so its out with the old-
http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k120/kwak-zzr/DSCF0004.jpg
in with the new-
http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k120/kwak-zzr/DSCF0005.jpg

[plowsie]

that is cute, same stand as me Kwak :D fits the sky, dvd, sound system and new pc well :D

[kwak zzr]

happy with it up to now m8:)

[plowsie]

did you get the stand out of the box and think this isn't gonna be sturdy? i know i did! lol.

[kwak zzr]

yea bits of tube,4 bars and 3 bits of glass, not worth £100 good job we only paid £50 init:) you happy with your tv m8?

[plowsie]

I am mate, got this lil PIP thing on it so i cant watch the scart whilst on VGA(PC), so i have had the ruggers and cricket and bikes in the corner whilst playin on the forum

Glad you started this one mate ;)

[andyb]

That stand is going to get mighty dusty! TV's looking good. Even your DVD player etc looks new!

[colinsv25]

nice tv kwak very smart:thumleft:

[kwak zzr]

That stand is going to get mighty dusty! TV's looking good. Even your DVD player etc looks new!

the dvd is an old dvd610 recorder, good bit of kit really.

[kwak zzr]

I am mate, got this lil PIP thing on it so i cant watch the scart whilst on VGA(PC), so i have had the ruggers and cricket and bikes in the corner whilst playin on the forum

Glad you started this one mate ;)

phoned samsung already about this PIP thingy? mine kept saying unavalible?
found out that it only works with hdmi inputs.

[colinsv25]

i reckon an xbox 360 would look awesome on it kwak:smt045

[plowsie]

Oh, should be a button to select the source on it....

[kwak zzr]

Oh, should be a button to select the source on it....

did you have the samsung m8 or the hannspree?

[plowsie]

hanspree, spose its diffrent ent it

[kwak zzr]

i was gonna have that one, the 2 year warranty was attractive, i going to put the x box on after tea and the pc tonight:)

[rigor]

Gah, I hate this thread .... it's making me want to go out and get a shiny new tv and toys!!!! Damnit!!

[kwak zzr]

do it! i'm glad i did and i can't get the missus away from it:) this was my first experience with ebuyer and i shall be using them again.