HUGE HD Plasma/LCD recommendations needed?

Big.Wayne

Big.Wayne

Big.Wayne

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Greetings,

Can anyone recommend a decent 42"+ HD Plasma display. Its for a mate of mine who is currently using a SAMSUNG PPM42S3Q unit which has a max res of 852x480 which seems a bit low? (I'm struggling to get this unit running at its native res, only have 800x600 and 1024x768 as display options??)

Ideally would like info any HUGE LCD displays, but as far as I know 32" is the largest LCD display atm??

So basically what is the high-end options, need something that can connect to a PC and give a good display in Films and Games?

To be the single-central display in the front room, used for all viewing purposes (SKY, DVD, DIVx, DVB, Gaming etc).

thanks :)
 
the phillps 45'' lcd is meant to be awesome, but it costs like 8 grand soooo.
btw samsung are making a 1080p 82inch lcd, but i would hate to guess at its price, honestly, 20,000 wouldnt suprise me and it ould be out for a while
 
I have just paid for a Pioneer PDP436xde, Native 1024*768 I think.
Maybe worth a look. You should find one around from a reputable dealer for about 2000-2300 ish
I thought it was superb, and not a bad lookin panel either
 
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[font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]The fantastic new 46” Milano 1 LCD TV from Samsung is HD Ready and boasts the following features including an incredible 8ms (millisecond) response time ensuring that images are precisely captured and quickly displayed.[/font]



[font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Supplied complete with black pedestal stand.[/font]

Display
  • Visible Diagonal: 46"
  • Aspect Ratio: 16:9
  • Resolution: 1366(H) x 768(V)
  • Luminance: (cd/m2) 500
  • Contrast (Dynamic): 3000:1
  • Color: 3.2 Bill
  • Viewing Angle (H/V): 170°/170°
Sound
  • Power Output (RMS): 10W X 2
  • Surround Sound: SRS TruSurround XT
  • Stereo: Nicam/A2
Features
  • DNIe (DNIe Demo On/Off): Yes
  • My Color Control (MCC): (3 Colors)
  • Brightness Sensor: Yes
  • PIP: 1T
  • Teletext: 1,000 Page
Terminals
  • Digital Interface (HDMI-HDCP, DVI Compatible): 1EA
  • RF: 1EA
  • Scart: 2EA
  • Component (Y/Pb/Pr): 1EA
  • Video In: 1EA
  • S-Video In: 1EA
  • PC Input (D-Sub): 1EA
  • PC Audio In: 1EA
  • Audio Out: 1EA
  • Headphone Out: 1EA
Dimensions
  • Set Size (W×D×H) with stand: 1004 X 115 X 680 mm
  • Set Size (W×D×H) without stand: 1004 X 330 X 749 mm
  • Weight_Net (Kg, SET): 27.5
  • Weight_Gross (Kg, Packing): 40
Other Information
  • Power Consumption (On mode): 275W
  • Power Consumption (Stand-by): <3W
  • Wall Mount: VESA 600*400mm
  • Power Supply Built-in: (AC 220~240V)
  • Remote Control: TM76
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How about this retails for about £2499
 
Hello guys,

thanks for the responses so far. I thought that HD res was like 1920x1200 ish? All the resolutions I am seeing here are quite low? with 1366x768 being the higest res mentioned?
 
Big.Wayne said:
Hello guys,

thanks for the responses so far. I thought that HD res was like 1920x1200 ish? All the resolutions I am seeing here are quite low? with 1366x768 being the higest res mentioned?
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You thought wrong then :) That's the res for 1080p which isn't actually part of the HDTV standard. All ya need for 720p is 1280 * 720. Sky HD and Telewest TV drive thing will be in 720 so unless your prepared to wait for at least another 6 months or so you won't have much choice if ya need a 1080p screen.
 
Big.Wayne said:
Hi, can't seem to find any info on the Samsung M40 ?
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sorry i was meaning a 40" M51/61... the Milano series as been posted already.
Sony use the samsung panels in their Bravia range too, great panels coupled with Sony's better internals make the Bravia's stunning. Much more expensive though.

The 1080 Phillips screens look mental though.
 
Big.Wayne said:
Hello guys,

thanks for the responses so far. I thought that HD res was like 1920x1200 ish? All the resolutions I am seeing here are quite low? with 1366x768 being the higest res mentioned?
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the phillps i mentioned is 1080i.
 
You could always try this little beauty

The world’s most advanced LCD TV - 56-inch and 3840 x 2160 pixels

February 24, 2006 Taiwanese Chi Mei Optoelectronics is a name you may not know, despite the company being the third largest LCD TV panel supplier in the world. At CEBIT in Hannover in mid-March, the company will display the world’s first 56-inch LCD TV panel. Perhaps more startling than the size of the mega-telly is the definition which is known as Quad Full High Definition (QFHD) with a resolution of 3840 x 2160 pixels and an astonishing 8.29 million pixels.

The new panel features resolution that is four times that of currently available products (1920 x 1080), and the highest ever achieved. The new panel consists of over 24.8 million units of transistors, with a data transmission speed of over 1.4 gigabytes per second.

To achieve this breakthrough result, the Chi Mei Optoelectronics research and development team overcame a number of significant technical challenges, including the development of special new driver methods and scanning procedures and solving massive heat generation problems caused by the alignment of so many transistors.

The company points out that the technical challenges were not only in developing a larger sized LCD panel, but also in developing the 4x increase in screen resolution.

“In the future, LCD screen size alone will no longer be the technical threshold nor the development focus of display panel makers,” said Chi Mei Optoelectronics President Mr. Jau-Yang Ho. From now on, all LCD manufacturers must shift to increasing the consumer experience on LCD display by using greater screen resolution and more advanced technology,” he said.

Chi Mei Optoelectronics believes that display data load will increase exponentially, due both to technology development and the continuing convergence of 3C (computer, communication and consumer electronics) trends. As a result, demand for displays with high-speed data processing capabilities will also increase dramatically.

Chi Mei Optoelectronics’ new flagship 56-inch LCD panels can be applied in a number of high-end applications. They will be perfect for ultra high-end multi-functional home entertainment systems, in which they can provide consumers the superior performance of digital TV and to connect with high quality digital still and video cameras, to provide consumers with luxurious home theater experience. Alternately, the 56-inch QFHD displays can be applied in high-end specialty uses for high-resolution graphic display such as in medical video camera or satellite picture displays.

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Thats mental!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
Oops Dead Again said:
How about this retails for about £2499
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Oops Dead Again said:
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Wow haha look at that!!

Thanks a lot guys for the feedback so far, getting warmer now!

I am a bit confused about this res stuff and how it related to the different HD versions, but I was specifically meaning the computer desktop res. This LCD/Plasma dispay I am looking for should be the nuts for viewing and using a WindowsXP machine (Surfing, emailing, gaming, DivX, DVD etc) so I was hoping for a high res so there was a lot of desktop real estate.

Currently my friends Plasma is giving 1024x768 res max and it looks wrong (skewed) and I can't get it to work in widescreen format, so I was hoping that there was a great new display that doubled up nicely for computer use.

I think we will have HD-DVDs before we get actual HD-TV here so thats why I was looking for the 1080 thingy :)

Didn't mention it but I'm looking for just the screen with no speakers, minimalist look. . .

The search goes on. . .
 
Toshiba delivers new LCD TV range - complete with twin HDMI sockets, and including 'true high def' models

Following is the press release from Toshiba about its new range of HD Ready Picture Frame LCD TVs…

"Toshiba launches the WLT66 series, with four large screen models – the 32WLT66, 37WLT66, 42WLT66 and 47WLT66. Each of these stunning TVs is HD Ready thanks to 2 x HDMI inputs (with HDCP) and the 42WLT66 & 47WLT66 also feature a full 1920 x 1080p screen resolution. Wrapped in Toshiba’s unique Picture Frame LCD styling, the WLT66 range also includes an Integrated Digital Tuner for access to over 30 extra Freeview channels.

The ultra stylish WLT66 range delivers brilliant picture quality thanks to Toshiba’s Active Vision LCD picture processing technology which enhances four key areas: detail, colour, contrast and movement. Picture performance is matched by excellent sound quality thanks to the enriched SRS WOW audio output. Each model also features extensive connectivity, including a Component Video input and two Scarts. Twin HDMI inputs allows the user added flexibility and ensures it is possible to digitally connect the TV to either an HDMI DVD player, HD digital receiver or, in the near future, an HD DVD player. The range is also fully HD Ready and therefore compatible with the High Definition TV (HDTV) broadcasts due to start later this year.

Both the 42WLT66 and 47WLT66 have a full 1920 x 1080p widescreen resolution and give the best high definition picture quality available from any format of HD input. These full HD panels carry over 2 million pixels, nearly double that of a 1366 x 768 WXGA panel, providing exceptionally detailed pictures with optimum brightness and vibrant colours.

Each TV features the minimal screen surround that is characteristic of Toshiba’s Picture Frame LCD styling. Unique to the range, the 47WLT66 also includes a particularly slim-line speaker system, positioned along the bottom of the TV. As an additional option Toshiba will, for the first time, offer a subwoofer to accompany the large screen LCD TV range. The new SW1000 subwoofer maximises the overall home entertainment experience and can be attached out of sight to the back of each TV.

Also launching in April are two large screen analogue Picture Frame LCD TVs. The 32WL66 and 37WL66 are both HD Ready and include 2 x HDMI inputs plus a 1366 x 768 screen resolution.
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Another snippet of info
 
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