What TV?

WrathOfAchilles · 30 Nov 2007 at 13:31

Hi all,

My sister is wanting a 32" HD TV for xmas off the parents - budget £500.

The LG 32LC56 32" HD Ready Freeview LCD TV looks a FAV at the moment, anyone got any advice? I know nothing and my sister/parents know less!!

Cheers in advance,

Marty

nbkpsycho · 30 Nov 2007 at 13:48

Id go for this :

Samsung Bordeaux LE32R87BDX 32" HD Ready Freeview LCD TV

weringo · 30 Nov 2007 at 14:48

nbkpsycho said:
Id go for this :

Samsung Bordeaux LE32R87BDX 32" HD Ready Freeview LCD TV

Agreed

Solaris · 30 Nov 2007 at 15:11

If you want something a little cheaper I can vouch for the Hannspree. Its a damn good tv and you could even get a 37" and a freeview box within that budget.

badbob · 30 Nov 2007 at 15:15

If you do get a Samsung LCD TV, first thing is to change from the horrid dynamic picture mode, change to standard, decrease sharpness, disable DNI-E, movie plus, active colour.

AdamEW · 30 Nov 2007 at 17:59

I'm currently also looking at a tv for ~£500 and looking around the Panasonic TX-32LMD70 looks to be the best for picture quality (if anyone knows how does this compare to the samsung?)

Rebelius · 30 Nov 2007 at 18:06

me too - I'm looking for a new TV around the £500 mark, gotta go well with a PS3 too.

the samsung above looks great to me, but I don't really know what to look for.

Newflesh2000 · 1 Dec 2007 at 21:53

I've also been thinking about getting the Samsung LE32R87BDX as well. Can anybody recommend any sites where I can get some reviews about it?

Rich43 · 1 Dec 2007 at 23:59

Sony tv's any good?

MagicBoy · 2 Dec 2007 at 00:09

Rich43 said:
Sony tv's any good?

Not in that price range - they're made by Beko in Turkey.

I'd recommend the Panasonic TX32LMD70.

weringo · 2 Dec 2007 at 00:20

MagicBoy said:
Not in that price range - they're made by Beko in Turkey.

Source?

MagicBoy · 2 Dec 2007 at 02:12

weringo said:
Source?

AV Forums for a start ...

Depends on the series. The cheapo stuff is made by third parties using generic panels, the proper Bravia's are made in Japan using Sony/Samsung panels.

Don't get me wrong - if Sony make decent stuff I'll buy it. The old Trinitron CRT TVs were excellent and I've used a FD Trinitron monitor for years because I can't find anything better. I've got a Sony AV Amp/DVD/CD etc. But cheap LCD TVs with a price hike and a shiny Sony Bravia sticker do not make it any better than say a Hanspree using the same parts.