LCD TV recommendations?

barnettgs · 16 Oct 2007 at 21:31

Any recommendations? Also what about the sizes - 27, 32, 37 or 42 inches? 1080 or 768? What's the sweet spot?

In order to benefit from HD gaming with Xbox 360 or PS3, what is the minimum TV size?

Because I have recently visited a friend's to see his TV/PS3 combination, I realised it is better to have a bigger tv to benefit from HD gaming.

Sorry if it's a repost because if I searched in this forum for TV, it would be anything unrelated as TV is part of gaming!

Raymond Lin · 16 Oct 2007 at 21:32

How big is your room ?

wedgie · 16 Oct 2007 at 21:34

All comes down to budget.

720p on a 32" set is more than adequate if money is a factor. If not and you want a tv upwards of 37" then I'd say it's pretty much essential you go for a 1080p set.

barnettgs · 16 Oct 2007 at 21:38

Ok, haven't thought of room size. It is 12 x 19 foot room with 21" CRT TV!

Budget is pretty tight as I would have to buy console + TV.

I'm not sure if it's true that all games on 360 and PS3 run at 720p so 1080 TV wouldn't be necessary then?

wedgie · 16 Oct 2007 at 21:39

Not all but most, and the difference is something that is noticed more with larger screens.

LadFromWales · 16 Oct 2007 at 21:40

Sorry to barge in on your thread but! Room is 10ft in the sofa to where the tv would be direction.
Would a 40" TV be too large? I'm thinking no really. Hang on wall or use a stand?
Plasma or LCD?

Cheers!

wedgie · 16 Oct 2007 at 21:42

Depends how far you sit from the tv, and it's all down to personal preference anyway. I just upgraded to a 42" LCD from a 32" LCD and at first it looked extremely big, almost too big. Now that I'm used to it I wouldn't want it any smaller.

This ok barnettgs?:

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=AV-004-MR&groupid=703&catid=511&subcat=

LadFromWales · 16 Oct 2007 at 21:44

wedgie said:
Depends how far you sit from the tv

Sofa is on one wall, TV will be on the opposing wall, 10ft away

wedgie · 16 Oct 2007 at 21:46

LadFromWales85 said:
Sofa is on one wall, TV will be on the opposing wall, 10ft away

I reckon you could even get away with bigger.

I'm only 6-8 feet away from my 42" and it's fine for me.

Kreeeee · 16 Oct 2007 at 21:49

Bigger is definitely better in this case. I'm 5 feet away from a 37" TV and could easily get one a lot bigger.

badbob · 16 Oct 2007 at 21:49

I would think a 46" is the maximum for 10'. 50' will be too big

barnettgs · 16 Oct 2007 at 21:50

wedgie said:
This ok barnettgs?:

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=AV-004-MR&groupid=703&catid=511&subcat=

Thanks, didn't realise OcUK is selling TVs too!

It is cheaper than I expected but is out of stock and has no reviews so I come across AOC 32" with raving reviews for only few pounds more: http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=AV-003-AO&groupid=703&catid=511&subcat=

wedgie · 16 Oct 2007 at 21:53

barnettgs said:
Thanks, didn't realise OcUK is selling TVs too!

It is cheaper than I expected but is out of stock and has no reviews so I come across AOC 32" with raving reviews for only few pounds more: http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=AV-003-AO&groupid=703&catid=511&subcat=

Looks good mate.

Imo it's better to get a bigger screen - 'brand name' than to get a smaller screen + 'brand name'

barnettgs · 16 Oct 2007 at 21:55

wedgie said:
Imo it's better to get a bigger screen - 'brand name' than to get a smaller screen + 'brand name'

Agreed, just realised I need a bigger screen than 32". I think I would be happy with 37".

wedgie · 16 Oct 2007 at 21:58

Thought money was tight?

I wouldn't even bother with a 37" that wasn't 1080p, which is a bit of a price increase.

badbob · 16 Oct 2007 at 21:58

I'd save up money for a screen that uses quality panel, and not a brand that uses B quality panels rejected, or older gen panels due to cost.

LadFromWales · 16 Oct 2007 at 21:58

wedgie said:
I reckon you could even get away with bigger.

I'm only 6-8 feet away from my 42" and it's fine for me.

Good to hear!

But Plasmah or LuhCuhDuh! or however the fonejacker spelt it

Be a few weeks before I can pile the funds together to get a telly, and pay for a tv license...

wedgie · 16 Oct 2007 at 22:00

I'd go LCD every time.

badbob · 16 Oct 2007 at 22:01

Since you're gaming, get a LCD.

LadFromWales · 16 Oct 2007 at 22:03

Is this due to the lower native resolution or the screen burn?

I know I 'could' continue gaming on my 24" monitor, but I'd love to play pgr4 on a huge monitor!