LCD TV's 15" kind...

Thumpsta · 7 Nov 2002 at 18:01

The wife has decided she wants one of these for Christmas :eek:

Checked the prices to be about £1000.

I have very little knowledge on these and would like some advice/opinions please. Are there any models to go for or avoid.

It will be going into the bedroom.

Thanks

Thumpsta

daz · 7 Nov 2002 at 18:28

If they're a grand, why not hook up a cheap PC combine it with a Samsung 181T (18.1") ? :cool:

Put a TV card and DVD drive in there and you've got a much better system.

Thumpsta · 7 Nov 2002 at 18:52

I see your point but i cant see her going for it as it will sit on the table next to her mirror/make-up etc...

Thumpsta

daz · 7 Nov 2002 at 21:51

Your can get a laptop for 1k... perhaps explain to her that you could also get a projector for that money - i.e. 8ft screens etc.

Simian · 7 Nov 2002 at 22:01

Pioneer make a Nice on of these that also has a DVD player built in (incl 5.1 Decoder!)... Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm, Dunno the price though!...

Élynduil · 8 Nov 2002 at 14:50

You poor man, can't you just get her a small 14-17" CRT instead? Your wallet will love you for it.

Thumpsta · 8 Nov 2002 at 15:12

She's got her mind set on one now. At at some point when i was drunk i must have agreed.

Thumpsta

alle v · 8 Nov 2002 at 15:13

...Just to occasionally watch tv on? :eek:

Thumpsta · 8 Nov 2002 at 15:15

She watches a fair bit of telly in bed, lets me play on this more.

Thumpsta

martink · 8 Nov 2002 at 15:28

sure I saw a pretty snazzy looking one, in Richers for 5/600ish. Twas only yesterday.

Intra-Agnostic · 10 Nov 2002 at 04:44

Check out

www.qed-uk.com

There is a LG 15" LCD going for £514 inc
or a Phillips for about £790 inc

Regards
I-A

Thumpsta · 10 Nov 2002 at 07:53

Thanks for the help guys

Thumpsta

punky_munky · 10 Nov 2002 at 12:39

£1000 for a tele? :eek:

You could get one of those cute little shuttle PC cases and a TFT monitor. The shuttle can easily be hidden.

Simian · 10 Nov 2002 at 16:55

Originally posted by punky_munky
£1000 for a tele?

My Tele cost me a Grand!... But it is a 32" Flat CRT Monsta'!...

I'd go wiv a 'Lifestyle P.C' and a TV Tuner (PCI or USB), probly only cost 750squid!...

Desmo · 10 Nov 2002 at 19:45

Why do people keep suggesting computers? The guy wants a TV for his wife. Whilst we may all enjoy fiddling with computers to watch DVD's and TV she probably won't.

She'll want to be able to switch it on and pick a channel. She won't want BSOD's, crashes, programes not working properly and all the other porblems associated with computers.

Thumpsta · 10 Nov 2002 at 20:51

My wife touching a computer makes me come out in a cold sweat. i'll stick with a TV. She can just about manage that.

Thumpsta

Élynduil · 11 Nov 2002 at 21:23

I'm after one of these now, saw a small place with several setup well and was 'wowed.' Cost isn't an issue so I'll look around for an especially flash one.