New TV -Yes or No?

So, I've currently got a 32" CRT Sony digital TV thats no more than 3 years old. Works fine.

Thought about getting a slim 37" LCD. Saw that they were available for £369 HERE

Went in and had a look. They've not got that one on display, but have one out the back. Also got THIS

They guy said that if I get either of these I'll be disappointed, and I should get THIS

I've not got a clue really, but after looking at the pictures on all the big screens, none are as good as my CRT without HD. Getting them to turn HD off in the shop really seemed to show them up.

I'm thinking I might stick with what I've got for now, but still want a bigger TV on the wall.

Am I missing anything? Any thoughts or advice? Do I need one of these in my life?

How much is a wall bracket going to cost?

What do people with TV's on the wall do with their DVD player / xbox etc?

Will be used for freeview, Xbox 360, Wii and DVDs.

Cheers!

he would say that it's more money hahaha any high res hd tv looks miles better imo you can really tell the difference when you switch back dont know how good hitachi are though ive got a samsung and it's been good and reliable.

In a couple of years they'll be introducing Freeview HD and all these tellys with built-in Freeview that they're pushing now will need a new set-top box

So maybe it's worth waiting a little longer?

Bught a samsung series 6 40" lcd bout month ago, have to say really impressed with it, it replaced a sony crt 32" & theres no way i would want to go back to it. i would say if you do decide to buy a new TV check out the samsung series 6 there not cheap but you do get what you pay for...

Jas...

[DarrenSV650S]

Originally Posted by $tevo

In a couple of years they'll be introducing Freeview HD and all these tellys with built-in Freeview that they're pushing now will need a new set-top box

So maybe it's worth waiting a little longer?

But then there will be something new coming out after that. You'd be waiting forever. It's like buying a new pc, in a few months it is outdated and going for half the price. It's really frustrating lol

if your current one is working leave it and keep the money in the bank.....wait for it to blow up like I did then you'll have to do something.

[pookie]

Would probably only buy a tv that has 1080p HD capability so hitatchi / lg. Hitatchi shows lower contrast ratio but I always find its better to see them in the flesh side by side as figures always seem misleading. 40in with small frame might be worth considering. Looks at the number of inputs. Your wii is not quite HD so will use some sort of composite / component input. Xbox can use vga / component/ composite. DVD would be same as above and hdmi.

Prices are falling at the moment so if you can hold on I guess there may be more bargains to be had. HTH

[Viney]

Originally Posted by Miles

So, I've currently got a 32" CRT Sony digital TV thats no more than 3 years old. Works fine.

Thought about getting a slim 37" LCD. Saw that they were available for £369 HERE

Went in and had a look. They've not got that one on display, but have one out the back. Also got THIS

They guy said that if I get either of these I'll be disappointed, and I should get THIS

I've not got a clue really, but after looking at the pictures on all the big screens, none are as good as my CRT without HD. Getting them to turn HD off in the shop really seemed to show them up.

I'm thinking I might stick with what I've got for now, but still want a bigger TV on the wall.

Am I missing anything? Any thoughts or advice? Do I need one of these in my life?

How much is a wall bracket going to cost?

What do people with TV's on the wall do with their DVD player / xbox etc?

Will be used for freeview, Xbox 360, Wii and DVDs.

Cheers!

Just make sure that whatever TV you get you sit beyond the optimal viewing distance. This makes the picture even better as you cant see the pixielation etc.

Originally Posted by krhall

if your current one is working leave it and keep the money in the bank.....wait for it to blow up like I did then you'll have to do something.

First time I read that I thought you were referring to the bank.

I'd sit and wait too. OLED is on its way, and is far superior.