What are the best ~40" Full HD TVs availible?

[FreeStream]

Looking for a new TV.

Requirements are:

1. Full HD (1080p).
2. Inbuilt HD tuner
3. FAST UI!!! <---- This is important. The Sony 32" war have now is soooo sloowwwwwww.

Budget: £500ish

Thoughts?

 

[uchuff]

http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18397134

Not been annoyed by any delay in the UI on mine.

 

[rolypolyman]

Gobsmacked and amazed by how good this TV is at £499.99 and has the bonus of 3D. Got mine from Sainsburys with one free pair of glasses. Did manage to source 'compatible' 3D glasses for £29.99 which are excellent value and work very well. Sadly the Sharp glasses are £59.99, also Sainsburys and cheapest around.

 

[Begbie]

I've just got a Panasonic G30, and I'm just blown away the best PQ I have ever seen on a TV.

The ST30 is a similar price too.

 

[FreeStream]

I can get the TX-P42G30B for £430ish now.

I will be watching things during the day, so is plasma really the way to go?

 

[R4z0r]

I can get the TX-P42G30B for £430ish now.

I will be watching things during the day, so is plasma really the way to go?

Would love to hear peoples thoughts on this. I was considering a Panasonic plasma G30 but was put off by peoples comments on brightness.

My parents have an older Panasonic plasma (Don't know the model, probably the year before) one in their living room and it looks pretty washed out compared to my Sony LCD.

 

[Hxc]

Oh wow the G30B at that price is dreadfully tempting......

 

[FreeStream]

Absolutely no TX-P42G30B available anywhere near me at all, only ex-display which may be ok.

What other options are there?

 

[jack.mitchell]

Any GT30's? I Managed to get mine for ~£700 about 7 months ago so I would imagine they're slipping to around £500ish now...

 

[Destination]

Absolutely no TX-P42G30B available anywhere near me at all, only ex-display which may be ok.

What other options are there?

All 30s will be old stock ex-display, they are last years models, they are on the 50s now.
Don't expect to find a nice new boxed one ready to go, they'll all have seen display usage.

 

[chaparral]

I've just got a Panasonic G30, and I'm just blown away the best PQ I have ever seen on a TV.

That because it a plasma TV and not one them horrible LCD TV's....

 

[hash70]

got the g30 a few weeks ago,fantastic tv ,superb picture

 

[FreeStream]

All 30s will be old stock ex-display, they are last years models, they are on the 50s now.
Don't expect to find a nice new boxed one ready to go, they'll all have seen display usage.

Well, they are new on a high street retailer.

Found one online for £460 + 2% cash back.

Can anyone actually find these TX-P42G30B in a high street shop?

I'd like to see if before I buy...

 

[413x]

Have a gt30

I wouldn't get it if light shines on it

 

[FreeStream]

Found myself a G30B for £450.

PQ is pretty damn good... but I notice the flicker.

Hopefully I'll get used to it but still...

 

[FreeStream]

Ok, definitely going back.

For a highly recommended TV I'm actually rather disappointed.

1. Flicker
2. Rainbow trails
3. Image 'ghosting' - during the tennis, baselines seem to streak over the screen.


Really quite disappointed


Anybody got any suggestions what I should get instead in the 37"-42" range?

 

[Destination]

What mode do you have that GT setup in for watching the tennis?
Have you played about with the features?
Consult avforums for exatcly what you should be using to watch sports.

 

[Spit]

I have the Samsung 40" d6530 and it is a stunning set. You can get them refurb for £500.

 

[FreeStream]

Just bought a KDL-40CX523 instead for £370 refurb.

I'll spend abit more in a years time when the old cash flow is improved.