£1300 Budget Plasma/LCD help...

as for the plamsa v LCD debate

LCDs by nature tend to show up more of the noise in low quality SD broadcasts, like BBC1 on digital for example, the sort of stuff you watch everyday

so if you watch more normal TV, plasma would probably be better

the old debate about contrast ratios and blacks is now all but pointless as LCDs have caught up so much.


and for this money id be looking at the current best of 37 inch plasmas, the Panasonic 37inch PX60, can be had for £1200 on-line so well within budge

just about every review ive read of the above TV has placed it number one, its only when you get to 43inch, that you can find better in the pioneer, but they are expensive, starting at well over 2 grand.
 
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CS||nuTs said:
Been pointed in the direction of this screen any thoughts on this choice?


Panasonic Charcoal TH42PWD8BK

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I wouldn't throw a 1000pound at a screen with only 852x480res in this day and age...With HD TV & DVD taking off...

Even if you are not looking at getting an HD skybox or by telewest cable or xbox360 or HD/blue-ray player now..
In 6 months or a year or so time that may change,,and then you be wanting to have to change this low res plasma again.
 
If you can push to £1500 go for the Optoma HD72i front projector.. It rocks big time. You can get it for this price with free ceiling mount and free 92" screen..

I havent got SKY HD yet but I do have SKY+ and the World cup coverage on BBC looks very very very good..
 
chaparral said:
I wouldn't throw a 1000pound at a screen with only 852x480res in this day and age...With HD TV & DVD taking off...

Even if you are not looking at getting an HD skybox or by telewest cable or xbox360 or HD/blue-ray player now..
In 6 months or a year or so time that may change,,and then you be wanting to have to change this low res plasma again.
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Resolution does not equal picture quality.

I think the PW8D will look better with sd than anything you can hang on a wall at this price.

I get the impression that some people dont think that it will display HD, It will (with the right board) and it would look great, arguably better than most entry level HD ready tvs around this price. The scaler in the pan does a good job, especially with 720p.

If the buget was a bit more I would suggest the PH8D.

Make a short list(with or without the PW8D :) ) and compare them side by side, preferably with the kind of feed you will be using.

The Hitachi 7200 is another I would shortlist if the HD ready thing puts you off.
 
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CS||nuTs said:
Dont really want a projector due to the fact "The Mrs" does not like them lol.
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Neither did my missus until she saw it in action.. Beats any LCD or Plasma hands down. Just pop over to Avforums for more info and they will tell you the same.

She now loves.. especialy now she can watch Diagnosis murder on a massive screen.. Dick Van Dyke never looked so good:p
 
CS||nuTs said:
Ok what would be the minimum res to look for in taking into account my budget.
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I don't think you get a better TV than a Panasonic 37PX60 or 42PX60 for your money..

You should be able to get the 37px60 for around £1200/£1300

And the 42px60 for around £1400/£1500

These prices may even be less now if you look around..

have a look here
http://www.avforums.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=82

For pricing round..you got to be careful on if it comes with a table top stand or Cabinet Stand.
 
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droolinggimp said:
If you can push to £1500 go for the Optoma HD72i front projector.. It rocks big time. You can get it for this price with free ceiling mount and free 92" screen..

I havent got SKY HD yet but I do have SKY+ and the World cup coverage on BBC looks very very very good..
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Ohh.......quite fancy that myself.

Do you have a telly for normal viewing mate, or do you use that beast for everything?
 
hyster said:
Ohh.......quite fancy that myself.

Do you have a telly for normal viewing mate, or do you use that beast for everything?
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I have a 32" CRT but at the moment its not set up so I use the PJ for all TV viewing at the moment.. Its is really good . I cant recommened it enough.. The 360 is amazing on it..
I did set up the TV the other day and to be really honest I couldnt see the picture it was that small.;) I do have some photos of the PJ in use ill get them uploaded to my NTL webspace later so you can have a gander..


OK I have now uploaded the pictures. Some are a bit rubbish and please excuse the wires from the projector as I have not fully finished the job yet..

CLICK ME FOR PICTURES

Beware: these pics are umcompressed and my take some time to load up if you havent got a fast connection..
 
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The problem with pj's is that for day to day viewing I would choose a lcd or plasma. For movies and watching footy yep pj everytime. The lamps don't last long enough for everyday viewing ( I've got kids and the tv is on at least 8-10 hours a day which for a typical pj means a new bulb every year - ouch) and they are not the cheapest things to buy. Don't think for a minute I'm being negative about pj's I'm not, I am currently trying to decide on either the Infocus Screenplay IN76 or Optoma Themescene HD72i to compliment the Plasma (I just want a bigger screen)
 
Another one to look at

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Samsung LE37R74BDX 37" LCD TV
5000:1 Dynamic contrast ratio - shows how precise the gradation from black to white is. Samsung LCD TVs offer crystal clear, vivid picture quality with its sharper blacks and whites.

10 Bit Processing, 12.8 billion colours - Samsung LCD TV's 12.8 billion colour display brings you rich and expressive images with a stunning clarity that is at higher levels than any other TV is capable of achieving. Now you can enjoy pictures with extremely vivid colour and greater depth in all environments.

Wide Viewing Angle - Wherever the TV is located, the True off Angle feature on Samsung LCD TV allows users to see any display clearly. With the 178° wide-viewing angle, users will see a clear picture, both horizontally and vertically, from any angle or any position in the room.

DNIe™ (Digital Natural Image engine) - Samsung LCD TVs revolutionary technology, offers digital perfection in the form of crystal clear images in which even the smallest details are captured. Images appear as close to real life as they can possibly be.

High Definition (HDTV) Ready - The first thing that most people notice about HDTV is the crystal-clear vision on a wide screen. Samsung's HD ready TV, packed with cutting-edge technologies and rich features, guarantees razor sharp images as vivid as reality itself.

High Definition Multimedia Interface - HDMI ™ allows 100% transmission of both visual and audio digital signals, ensuring perfect image and sound reproduction when connected to PC, STB, DVD, or DTV with both digital visual and audio signals.

Game Mode - Samsung LCD TVs offer unparalleled picture quality that can be optimized for gaming at the touch of a button. It allows for H-sharpness and a faster response time in the games. In addition, its powerful surround sound effects produce a magical environment of wonder that is filled with excitement and joy.

Fast Response Time - Exceptionally quick and sharp, with speed of up to 8 ms (milli-second), users will be able to see the remarkable difference in the response time of Samsung LCD TVs. The LCD TV ensures that each image is just as good as the real thing.

Nemko RoHS - Samsung LCD TVs satisfy the highest global standards for environmental safety and health protection. It is the first LCD TV in the world to receive the Nemko RoHS certification as an eco-friendly home electronics product.

SRS TruSurround XT - When viewing regular broadcasts with Samsung LCD TVs' hidden bar type speakers, surround sound makes you feel as if the theatre has been brought into your room.

Ingenious Swivel Stand - The LCD TVs ingenious swivel stand affords consumers the ultimate flexibility in positioning the TV in their house. It allows for mobility and ergonomic comfort in your house.

PC Display Compatible - Samsung LCD TVs can function as a high-resolution PC monitor and a high-end TV without any sacrifice in picture quality. Outperforming PC monitors in brightness, response time, resolution, and of course screen size, Samsung lets you easily adopt to the ever-expanding multimedia revolution.

Multi-Infotainment Experience - With various PIP (Picture in Picture) modes, you can watch TV and see images from DVDs, PCs, camcorders or games, at the same time.





£1195
 
have a look at DLP Rear Projection TV, if i had the money i would go for one of these 50" versions starting at £900, plus better picture than plasmas
 
crashuk said:
have a look at DLP Rear Projection TV, if i had the money i would go for one of these 50" versions starting at £900, plus better picture than plasmas
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Quoted for the very truth of it.

My PJ is DLP and stunning. Only thing with DLP TV`s is the viewing angle isnt the best but saying that it is getting better with the newer models
 
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