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dannymccann

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Registered: 9th Aug 06
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26th Dec 07 at 17:42

Budget = £400
Features = 26" - 32", black, LCD, min 720P, pref 1xHDMI or more, Component, min. Contrast Ratio 1000:1

Current links
Empire Direct
LG 32"
Phillips 32"
Dixons
Toshiba 32"

These are 3 im interested in. If you say other please provide a link!!

Thanks

John

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26th Dec 07 at 17:45

Samsung whatever the latest model is called.

dannymccann

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26th Dec 07 at 19:19

with it being a 'new' model am I unlikely to find the 26-32 screen for my budget?

corsa-sxi

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26th Dec 07 at 19:21

he means samsung le26r87bd?

Robbo

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26th Dec 07 at 19:33

Sony KDL-32S3000

Russ

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26th Dec 07 at 23:26

i have that toshiba in bedroom, its excellent value for money, 2 hdmi, 1080p input (not output) cracking set

ash_corsa

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27th Dec 07 at 02:07

Panasonic or Sony all the way
Samsungs are okay but the dont have particularity good contrast ratios
This is what you should look at when buying an LCD, the higher the contrast ratio the better the picture.
The Panasonic TX26 LMD70 won 26" TV of the year in almost every review. and you can get one for under £400 now

If you dont fancy that Pc world are doing the Sony 26" for £349 which is also a good set

Ive just bought the Panasonic and its a fantastic TV, lots of connections, supports 1080i and gives a superb picture, and the digital tuner is excellent.

corsa-sxi

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27th Dec 07 at 02:24

ive been looking at panasonics and samsungs, looking at reviews samsungs are always good, and have always been mentioned on this forum too, but after seeing them in comet, the panasonics were so sharp, probably because they were hooked up to a HD source i dont know, but can get the 32" panasonic LXD70 for £599 for the 32" samsung for £499, dnt know which to go for, panasonic doesnt look as good

ps

32" LXD70 is £799 i think the LMD70 is £599

but House of fraser are doing the 32" LXD70 with 5 years warranty for £599!

do panasonics come with picture in picture?
[Edited on 27-12-2007 by corsa-sxi]

[Edited on 27-12-2007 by corsa-sxi]

Eck

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27th Dec 07 at 03:49

As said, get panasonic or sony. Philips and LG use the same parts and are apparently poor.

dannymccann

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27th Dec 07 at 07:22

apparently poor or actually poor? Ive never had a problem with any LG equipment, but Sony and Panasonic are out of my £400 budget

edit - and I cant help thinking if I get a 26" i will have wished to go for a 32", the 26" panasonic my dad has in his front room just doesnt look right....

[Edited on 27-12-2007 by dannymccann]

corsa-sxi

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27th Dec 07 at 07:57

i know its out of your budget, but for some reason in comet both the 26" and 32" samsung lcd's are priced at £499 lol

_Allan_

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27th Dec 07 at 09:04

If you've got your heart set on a 32" then your going to be getting the lower end of the range for £400.

However just got one of these for the g/f parents dinning room and it's spot on.

http://www.thelink.co.uk/hi-tech/142691/samsung-r88-26-inch-hd-lcd-le26r88bd.html

JM Curdy

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27th Dec 07 at 11:38

hannspree 37" HD LcD £370 FTW!

ash_corsa

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28th Dec 07 at 02:12

Id rather a decent image on a 26" tv than a poor image on a bigger tv

Up to you tho

Tommy L

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28th Dec 07 at 02:15

Just got a samsung 23" tv and its very good. But you won't get a 26" plus in your budget im afraid

James_DT

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28th Dec 07 at 02:18

quote:
Originally posted by Robbo
Sony KDL-32S3000

We bought one of these the other day! It's the choice I'd make if I had to make it again. Go Sony! They can be got for just shy of £500 on Amazon. Stretch the budget, it'll be worth it.

Jay

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28th Dec 07 at 02:18

ive got the philips one in 42", its good

James_DT

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28th Dec 07 at 02:19

quote:
Originally posted by dannymccann
apparently poor or actually poor? Ive never had a problem with any LG equipment, but Sony and Panasonic are out of my £400 budget

Stretch it £80 and get the Sony KDL-32S3000 from Amazon. MUCH better than the LG.

dannymccann

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28th Dec 07 at 11:05

i just cant lol I am a student and that is the upper limit, I was ging to buy the 32" Hannspree for £300 off ebuyer then I ran out of money and now it isnt on there anymore, so Ive already gone £100 higher than my original budget.

I am used to a 21" CRT in my bedroom and we have a 37" Matsui 'HD' (720p) in the living room, which I think has a good picture (even though I know there is much better out there). It has a contrast ratio around 800:1 so surely the LG or Samsung I've linked with ratios circa 3000/4000:1 are going to be 5x better than what Im used to at least??

Robbo

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28th Dec 07 at 11:28

quote:
Originally posted by James_DT

quote:
Originally posted by Robbo
Sony KDL-32S3000

We bought one of these the other day! It's the choice I'd make if I had to make it again. Go Sony! They can be got for just shy of £500 on Amazon. Stretch the budget, it'll be worth it.

AlunJ

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28th Dec 07 at 11:36

we got two philips, a 32 and a 26 - really good no problems, quite good prices if you look around

Steve

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28th Dec 07 at 11:45

toshibas, seriously underrated, when i was looking it was actually reviewed better than the samsung equivalent with more features aswell

James

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28th Dec 07 at 11:58

Get a Bush

mwg

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28th Dec 07 at 12:56

I've got a Samsung R27. I like it but the sound quality is not as good as other LCD TVs I've heard such as Sony. Picture wise its fine

dannymccann

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28th Dec 07 at 14:27

ive ordered the LG above, going to collect it in the next few days, thanks for the opinions everyone

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