[Nigel Goodwin]

Originally Posted by subversive

it came with no scart connection, although did have a hdmi to scart cable, which was good.

NO!!! - it didn't

It came with a SCART to mini-plug connector - it's NOT an HDMI, it's a special socket used to plug a SCART adaptor in, saving room on the set for what is now a pretty obsolete connection.

You commonly get another (different) one next to it, where you plug a Component or AV adaptor.

You should also be aware that there's no standard for these sockets, different makes aren't interchangeable.

[subversive]

Originally Posted by Nigel Goodwin

NO!!! - it didn't

It came with a SCART to mini-plug connector - it's NOT an HDMI, it's a special socket used to plug a SCART adaptor in, saving room on the set for what is now a pretty obsolete connection.

You commonly get another (different) one next to it, where you plug a Component or AV adaptor.

You should also be aware that there's no standard for these sockets, different makes aren't interchangeable.

Thanks. I did notice no scart connection. I will see if I can get hdmi to scart connection as my dvd player is still scart or that rgb thingy. My old xbox (stil working), and old dvd player are scart. I might just get a new bluray player for this new tv.

I know about the lack of standards in TV's, its a shame really, would make life easier for the consumers.

overall, very pleased with TV. the faces look like giants..lol

[Nigel Goodwin]

Originally Posted by subversive

I will see if I can get hdmi to scart connection as my dvd player is still scart or that rgb thingy.

It would be cheaper to buy a new HDMI DVD player (from Tescos etc.) - a SCART to HDMI converter is a complicated and fairly expensive piece of electronics.

[subversive]

Originally Posted by Nigel Goodwin

It would be cheaper to buy a new HDMI DVD player (from Tescos etc.) - a SCART to HDMI converter is a complicated and fairly expensive piece of electronics.

I agree.

any bluray players you recommend?

[1saintly]

Originally Posted by subversive

I agree.

any bluray players you recommend?

Depends on youre budget?
Sticking with Panasonic will mean less remotes
http://www.johnlewis.com/231612826/Product.aspx
http://isitetv.com/en061124193004070...07232-p4jl.htm

http://www.johnlewis.com/Electricals.../nwG+Y8u4f4zc=

And the 42'' will look fine after a few weeks youll be thinking hmmm should have got a 47''

Originally Posted by subversive

I was only wondering why the sony was nearly 150 more than the rest, was it simply because of the frame rate???

also, I think I will stick with the 37", as I am not after a massive screen and a 42, and even a 40 will be a little on the big side. (I've done all the measurements)

[Nigel Goodwin]

Originally Posted by subversive

I agree.

any bluray players you recommend?

Sony invented BluRay, and you can get pretty cheap Sony BD players.

Although I actually suggested cheap HDMI DVD players, which are even cheaper.

[David (2)]

i think i have seen some sony Bluray players at just under £100.

Some relations of ours have (from memory) a nearly new Samsung, which also has no native scart connections, just a scart *dongle* adaptor with a slimline mini connection on the other end (that looks near identical to HDMI, but not quite) that plugs into a specific socket of the rear of the set.

[bobcar]

Originally Posted by David (2)

i think i have seen some sony Bluray players at just under £100.

You can get them from £69 (Amazon price) or if you don't mind a refurb (I don't, I'd much rather a refurb Sony than a new unknown brand) then from £39 from Student Computers.

[Nigel Goodwin]

Originally Posted by David (2)

Some relations of ours have (from memory) a nearly new Samsung, which also has no native scart connections, just a scart *dongle* adaptor with a slimline mini connection on the other end (that looks near identical to HDMI, but not quite) that plugs into a specific socket of the rear of the set.

They are nothing like HDMI, and also there's no standard across different TV manufacturers, so you need to make sure you don't lose the ones that come with the TV.

They often have two sockets, which are also different - one for a SCART adaptor, and one for a Component/AV adaptor.

[evil c]

Richer Sound have got normal stock blu-ray players starting at £60 and clearance stock starting at £50, although the latter mostly only available instore and not online: http://www.richersounds.com/products...arates/blu-ray