Barfy Posted 26 January, 2009 Share Posted 26 January, 2009 I've started to think about upgrading the old CRT for something a bit more HD. I'm not likely to specifically buy this one, but in terms of spec can anyone tell me if it is missing something essential/desirable. The price seems pretty good, but then I am a total n00b with HDTV! http://planet.farnell.com/email/cpc/WebOffers/jan_1509alp.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scummer Posted 26 January, 2009 Share Posted 26 January, 2009 I'd never buy an LCD without either reading good reviews or seeing it in action (or preferably both). Decent specs doesn't always translate to a decent TV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baj Posted 26 January, 2009 Share Posted 26 January, 2009 What scummer said. Set yourself some criteria each TV must match. For me it was not just 1080p, but its SD image had to be good (since most of what you watch will be SD) and it had to have decent inbuilt speaker since we dont use surround sound. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint_stevo Posted 26 January, 2009 Share Posted 26 January, 2009 Avoid that TV though mate, its horrible Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mynameisthehulk Posted 26 January, 2009 Share Posted 26 January, 2009 This would be your best bet right now, a mate has got this one and I have been very impressed with it. http://www.ebuyer.com/product/148946 Well worth paying the extra £30-£50 over a cheap non branded set. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barfy Posted 26 January, 2009 Author Share Posted 26 January, 2009 Avoid that TV though mate, its horrible I know. The price jumped out at me first, then I realised that I know the sum total of f*ck all about HDTV so was looking for the unique brand of advice only available on this site This would be your best bet right now, a mate has got this one and I have been very impressed with it. http://www.ebuyer.com/product/148946 Well worth paying the extra £30-£50 over a cheap non branded set. I probably will go for branded over unbranded, and that one does look a whole lot better, but sadly I've still got to keep the mrs happy by finishing decorating the lounge first Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint_stevo Posted 26 January, 2009 Share Posted 26 January, 2009 Try Richer Sounds in Town 2 mate, usually got some good deals on, and you can see them in action first Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dark Sotonic Mills Posted 26 January, 2009 Share Posted 26 January, 2009 Have a look at http://www.trustedreviews.com/tvs/ They've always been fair in the past. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barfy Posted 26 January, 2009 Author Share Posted 26 January, 2009 Thanks for the advice, I'll start teaching myself about HDTV. But if one of you were looking to buy a TV at the moment, is there anything in particular that you'd define as 'must have'? Cheers, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baj Posted 26 January, 2009 Share Posted 26 January, 2009 Thanks for the advice, I'll start teaching myself about HDTV. But if one of you were looking to buy a TV at the moment, is there anything in particular that you'd define as 'must have'? Cheers, 1080p, 3 hdmi sockets, decent inbuilt sound, 2 or 3 scarts, side mounted VGA/DVI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barfy Posted 26 January, 2009 Author Share Posted 26 January, 2009 1080p, 3 hdmi sockets, decent inbuilt sound, 2 or 3 scarts, side mounted VGA/DVI That's what I need! Thanks Baj. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magnet Posted 29 January, 2009 Share Posted 29 January, 2009 1080p, 3 hdmi sockets, decent inbuilt sound, 2 or 3 scarts, side mounted VGA/DVI To add to what badge said look for a high contrast ratio 5000+ and refresh rate 5ms or lower if poss. As people said the TV needs to suit your needs, some are better with football but not so good with games consols. I bought my Samsung specifically for gaming. Heres a good site http://www.hdtvtest.co.uk/ PS dont go anywhere new that TV you were looking at!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barfy Posted 29 January, 2009 Author Share Posted 29 January, 2009 To add to what badge said look for a high contrast ratio 5000+ and refresh rate 5ms or lower if poss. As people said the TV needs to suit your needs, some are better with football but not so good with games consols. I bought my Samsung specifically for gaming. Heres a good site http://www.hdtvtest.co.uk/ PS dont go anywhere new that TV you were looking at!! The reaction to that TV was probably close to what I was expecting. I have to admit that I'm probably more interested in the gaming side of things at the moment, but I will check out that link before I think about spending my hard earned cash! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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