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macca672

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ok got a PS3 on the way and I dont think my technosonic supermarket tv will be up to the job. so im looking for a new tv for the ps3 and 360 :D it will also be used for the sky tv and watching Blu rays

got a strict budget set by the mrs of £700 and not a penny over.

requirements are it must be black,
must be 1080p compatible
must have reasonable sound although thats not overly important as will be getting a cinema sound system in the near future to run it all through anyway.

If possible also be 42" but certainly no lower than 37"

quite like the look of the samsungs and see a lot of people in the show your setup thread have them


so any suggestions or alternatives?

cheers
 
You could pick up a Sony KDL40D3500
1080p 40 inch for £699 in a high street shop, so if you shopped around, you could maybe get it cheaper.
 
JUMPURS said:
You could pick up a Sony KDL40D3500
1080p 40 inch for £699 in a high street shop, so if you shopped around, you could maybe get it cheaper.
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I just bought one of these last night. It has built in freeview. :D

40" Full HD V3000 LCD Sony Bravia TV. Features stunning piano black finish, Bravia Engine picture enhancement technology, Live Colour Creation for natural colour representation, wall mount options and 3 HDMI inputs for easy connectivity to High Definition sources such as Blu-Ray

6.2 Mega Pixel resolution for stunning picture quality
Live Colour Creation producing vibrant and natural colours
HD 1080p compatible to display High Definition signals in breathtaking quality, i.e. Playstation 3, Blu-Ray , etc.
Bravia Engine picture technology for enhanced depth, clarity and definition
24p True Cinema to experience home cinema exactly as the director intended
3 x HDMI inputs for easy connectivity - 2 on rear, 1 on side
Bravia Theatre Sync enabling you to operate your TV and entire home cinema system by pushing one button
Photo TV HD technology for viewing high-resolution digital still photographs in optimal quality
Built-in Digital TV terrestrial tuner (also receives analogue)
S-Force Front Surround giving full surround sound effects from just 2 built-in front speakers
Audio Description compatible allowing for blind or partially sighted people to follow television programmes
Can be wall-mounted using bracket (optional)
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Psymonkee said:
Panasonic 42" Plasma PZ80 - abhout 800 instore - can be had for 649 + del online :)

Stunning screen :>
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Hey, i'm interesting this getting this screen, can this deal (£649) still be found on the web? I can't find it anywhere! :(

Email in trust if you don't mind sending me a direct link :) (btw, that would be great :p)

thanks :)

p.s. sorry for jumping on the thread!
 
MonkieMann said:
Hey, i'm interesting this getting this screen, can this deal (£649) still be found on the web? I can't find it anywhere! :(

Email in trust if you don't mind sending me a direct link :) (btw, that would be great :p)

thanks :)

p.s. sorry for jumping on the thread!
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Working on it :o
 
The new 6 series Samsung's are getting superb reviews.

1080p
Superb Standard picture as well as excellent HD quality
Plenty of rear connections
Black ;) but with a red hint
 
MonkieMann said:
Usually deeper blacks, little to no blur, better contrast, cheaper (:D)

They can get screen burnin though :(
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I was told by member of staff in a well known high street PC Shop, that new plasma TVs no longer have screen burn(I dont believe him though!). But plasma TVs still cause an high electricity bill compared to LCD's
 
malachi said:
I was told by member of staff in a well known high street PC Shop, that new plasma TVs no longer have screen burn(I dont believe him though!). But plasma TVs still cause an high electricity bill compared to LCD's
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I'd take anything they say with a pinch of salt, new plasma's are less likely to get screen burn, but it can still happen. I might be wrong, but i've never heard of a plasma that's 100% safe from screen burn? :(
 
malachi said:
I was told by member of staff in a well known high street PC Shop, that new plasma TVs no longer have screen burn(I dont believe him though!). But plasma TVs still cause an high electricity bill compared to LCD's
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Sorry but your estimation of electricity usage is wrong with a plasma. LCDs have a constant backlight, thus constant current draw, but a plasma uses more energy depending on the brightness of the image. A brighter image will give a massive power draw, but how offten do you watch a bright white image ? Then obvisouly a darker image, especially black will use less power. It does vary, but overall not a huge amount more than an LCD.

A plasma will be much better for your sky and films, and a good 720p plasma like the panasonic PX80 will look better than a crap 1080p LCD. It's not all to do with the number of pixels. A PZ pana is 1080p and better, but then again plasmas will suffer from image retention if you are not careful. Im talking playing the same game for 3+ hours a day, 5 days a week.

If that is the case then it is best to look at an LCD like the sony V or better still the W series. Much better than a smasung LCD, build, reliability, and improved picture.

I game hard on my plasma,but with it being a Kuro it doesn't suffer from image retention at all, but a bit out of your price range ;)
 
-Ad- said:
Sorry but your estimation of electricity usage is wrong with a plasma. LCDs have a constant backlight, thus constant current draw, but a plasma uses more energy depending on the brightness of the image. A brighter image will give a massive power draw, but how offten do you watch a bright white image ? Then obvisouly a darker image, especially black will use less power. It does vary, but overall not a huge amount more than an LCD.

A plasma will be much better for your sky and films, and a good 720p plasma like the panasonic PX80 will look better than a crap 1080p LCD. It's not all to do with the number of pixels. A PZ pana is 1080p and better, but then again plasmas will suffer from image retention if you are not careful. Im talking playing the same game for 3+ hours a day, 5 days a week.

If that is the case then it is best to look at an LCD like the sony V or better still the W series. Much better than a smasung LCD, build, reliability, and improved picture.

I game hard on my plasma,but with it being a Kuro it doesn't suffer from image retention at all, but a bit out of your price range ;)
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I wish I could afford a kuro :p

I'm a pretty heavy gamer myself, altho usually don't play the same game for more than about 4 hours at a time, maybe 3 days a week, the only game i'd play for longer than 4 hours would be rockband, but that usually only once a week.

do you think this level of gaming would cause screen retention on a pana PZ80?

thanks in advance! :)
 
Robert1986 said:
I know which site that is. :)

I got it for £599.99 + £30 delivery. :)

My username is Robert1986 at avforums. Take that as a hint.
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Awesome, any chance you could email me please? (email in trust)

that would be great :)

thanks in advance! :D

EDIT: I've found the PX80 for £599.99 but the PZ80 is £729.95 on the site i 'think' you talking about, can you confirm its the PZ80 you have found? thanks :)
 
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