Buying a new TV...

[Behind Enemy Lines]

I'm looking to buy a new TV plus box for digital etc. I want something biggish. I can't afford to pay silly money like 2 grand for the top of the range but am prepared to spend a fair bit to get something good. Any thoughts?

 

[Napper]

http://www.richersounds.co.uk/showp...PX60-CAB&SID=52147c5504c4344f4cd4380735c6cbbf


worth it

 

[Behind Enemy Lines]

http://www.richersounds.co.uk/showp...PX60-CAB&SID=52147c5504c4344f4cd4380735c6cbbf


worth it

Looks good. Bit pricey though.

 

[aftershavedave]

i recently got a 32" sony bravia hd ready lcd telly off the net. i think 36" was about the same price but the missus told me she was satisfied with the slightly smaller one (titter ye not). about £1000 i think. great TV

 

[Napper]

Looks good. Bit pricey though.

most electrical shops have this for £1800 +

and they do finance

 

[Skint Gull]

http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Produ...C$cip=43687.Televisions>C$Brand=Sony.Sony.htm

Hope the link works, seems a bit long but I bought this recently. If you are putting the TV in the corner of a room and the fact this isn't flat at the back isn't an issue this 50" HD ready TV with stand was £910 when i bought it at Comet and £900 recently in Argos, keep an eye out cos it's a beaut!

 

[Tricky Dicky]

I recently bought the 32" Panasonic Viera which I'm very happy with so far. Think I paid about £1,200 at the time (with 5 yr warranty) but would guess it's getting cheaper all the time.

 

[burrish gull]

Would'nt even think of buying an LCD or Plasma because they are shit compared to a decent CRT set. Samsung have just released a 32 inch CRT HD compatible set available on Amazon for £386!!!! Its a slimfit TV and although not as slim as an LCD its way smaller than the usual CRT sets your used to, plus its fully HD compatible and future proofed.

A decent CRT is still the way to go, don't be fooled by the hype get one of these.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000FMRXPI

 

[Barnet Seagull]

Personally - wouldn't bother with an HD set until they support 1080p.

 

[Tricky Dicky]

Would'nt even think of buying an LCD or Plasma because they are shit compared to a decent CRT set. Samsung have just released a 32 inch CRT HD compatible set available on Amazon for £386!!!! Its a slimfit TV and although not as slim as an LCD its way smaller than the usual CRT sets your used to, plus its fully HD compatible and future proofed.

A decent CRT is still the way to go, don't be fooled by the hype get one of these.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000FMRXPI

Sorry, can't agree with you in my experience. I had a Panasonic CRT only about 5 years old, my LCD is faaaar better than that was.

 

[METALMICKY]

I'm looking to buy a new TV plus box for digital etc. I want something biggish. I can't afford to pay silly money like 2 grand for the top of the range but am prepared to spend a fair bit to get something good. Any thoughts?

Check this place out. I found it very useful.
http://www.avforums.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=155

 

[burrish gull]

Sorry, can't agree with you in my experience. I had a Panasonic CRT only about 5 years old, my LCD is faaaar better than that was.

Its all in the eye of the beholder I suppose but, the primary advantage that CRT TV have over LCDs is their colour rendering. The contrast ratios and depths of colors displayed are much greater with CRT's than LCDs. Many strides have been made in LCDs and the difference is not as great as it once was.

The other advantage that CRT's have over LCD screens is the ability to easily scale to various resolutions, hence standard definition TV (SKY Digital) on a LCD can look worse than on a CRT set.

 

[Joey Jo Jo Jr. Shabadoo]

I've got one of these

http://www.avwow.com/product/product_details.php?id=38

I've just set my PC through it to run some High Def downloads and they look simply stunning. It also looks good with most feeds through a standard Sky+ box, although some of the cheaper channels (UK Gold or whatever its now called etc) look a bit ropey. On the whole the picture is a lot more colourful and vibrant than a standard TV. Also the multi card reader is great for slide shows of holiday snaps, or making porn look great blown up to 50" size.

Blows the Sony out of the water in picture quality. You'll need a stand for it though but you can pick up a fantastic looking glass one from Ebuyer for about £60 including delivery

 

[Rangdo]

Its all in the eye of the beholder I suppose but, the primary advantage that CRT TV have over LCDs is their colour rendering. The contrast ratios and depths of colors displayed are much greater with CRT's than LCDs. Many strides have been made in LCDs and the difference is not as great as it once was.

The other advantage that CRT's have over LCD screens is the ability to easily scale to various resolutions, hence standard definition TV (SKY Digital) on a LCD can look worse than on a CRT set.

Another advantage of CRTs is that even if you put them in the corner of the room they still stick out so far that you can reach the controls from the sofa rendering the remote control obsolete. Saves a fortune on batteries.

 

[Napper]

Another advantage of CRTs is that even if you put them in the corner of the room they still stick out so far that you can reach the controls from the sofa rendering the remote control obsolete. Saves a fortune on batteries.

also can double up as a curtain by blocking all the light from the windows

 

[Rangdo]

also can double up as a curtain by blocking all the light from the windows

Also, if you need to move it you have to recruit all the contenders in Worlds Strongest Man to take the weight.

 

[Napper]

Also, if you need to move it you have to recruit all the contenders in Worlds Strongest Man to take the weight.

f k me , tell me about that . Had to move a 32 crt the other day down some stairs. .. . f king ridiculous it was

 

[Bad Ash]

Personally - wouldn't bother with an HD set until they support 1080p.

Like this one?