Commercial flat panels

chris_elevate · 12-03-2009, 21:07

Hi,

We're looking to install some flat panels in a venue which we're involved with which is a registered charity and not for profit. (I'm telling you that so you realise we've not got a lot of money!)

Is it worth buying the TV's which are made commercial use, like they have above the aisles in places like tescos? What's the benefit of them over stuff you can buy from high street retailers?

We're looking to run a DVD on the set too.

I wondered what sort of price you pay for something like a 37"-42" TV and where you can buy these from?

Thanks

edgexedge · 12-03-2009, 23:56

what do you want them for?

a screen is just a screen, youll need something to provide a feed to it.
you also need to work out how youll mount them, ie are they being stuck to a wall, suspended from a ceiling etc

barco:
http://www.barco.com/corporate/en/pr...y.asp?catid=21
though they will be quite expensive

RobAnt · 13-03-2009, 01:00

Misco also do flat panel displays (HD LCD TVs), and they've got quite a good reputation in both the commercial and domestic markets.

I'm sure they'd have staff available to discuss your needs and provide you with the best cost/features balance you need.

They've been good to me, helping me replace a 3yo V7 LTV30C which had popped it's clogs, free of charge.

chris_elevate · 13-03-2009, 11:47

Hi guys,

Thanks for your replies.

We currently need one screen which will be used to show DVD's and output from a laptop in a small meeting room. It'd also be great to use it roll adverts on the screen when the room is beeing used as a coffee shop etc.

We'll be wall mounting the one I'm talking about and I'd say a 37" would be fine for what we need.

The reason I can't be 100% clear about our needs is that we're looking to lease a new building where we'll probably look to wall mount some screens in the reception area and a coffee lounge etc.

Becuase we're moving it might be worth buying the TV on a stand so we can place it where we want in the new building. Are the other (cheaper) solutions than unicol products to mount TV's or free standing brackets?

RobAnt you mention Misco - is this misco.co.uk ? Which TV is it you're refering to?

I know my local tesco has dozens of Panasonic TV's in the aisles but we'd be happy to go for a cheaper product/brand to bring the cost down.

You help and advice is very much appreciated.

Thanks

chris_elevate · 15-03-2009, 20:41

Any suggestions on this?

tellytart1 · 15-03-2009, 20:58

Commercial flat panels are designed to be on and in use 24/7. If you do that to a domestic panel, the company may not honour the warranty as it's not been used domestically.

They also tend not to have built-in tuners, as these tend to be superfluous in a professional setting.

chris_elevate · 15-03-2009, 23:04

Which panels would you suggest at 32" or 37" then?

What's the best place for prices seeing as we run a registered charity?

Thanks

tellytart1 · 15-03-2009, 23:19

For our screens we use at ITN, we're using NEC 32" if memory serves.

This doesn't look a bad price:
http://www.misco.co.uk/applications/...745&Sku=137037

And these are the screens we use:
http://www.misco.co.uk/applications/...748&Sku=137040

chris_elevate · 15-03-2009, 23:23

Thanks.

That was a bit more than we could afford really.

What are the LG ones like at....
http://www.misco.co.uk/applications/...435&CatId=2748

or this price here:
http://www.scan.co.uk/Product.aspx?W...source=froogle

Are there any cheaper options?

tellytart1 · 15-03-2009, 23:24

Well, the LG one does specify information displays, so they're expecting it to be used commercially, so you'd be fine with that one.

chris_elevate · 15-03-2009, 23:29

'information displays' - what does this mean?

To be hoenst we don't have a lot of money at all so it's a toss up between going to comet/currys or trying to save up for a commercial unit.

The LG looks to have some speakers built in.... which would be a huge benefit in the small room we're looking at initially using it in. Will the speakers be any good?

Do you know of any chearper commercial units than the LG? Does the LG one lok any good? You're honest opinion! lol

Cheers again

chris_elevate · 17-03-2009, 01:17

Any thought son the above?

Thanks

howley20 · 17-03-2009, 09:23

why not just buy a cheapo brand from argos or tesco, if you arent using it as a home tv, then does it really matter what you get when its going to be used for 10 minutes in a meeting?

Go for the cheapest you can buy.

chris_elevate · 17-03-2009, 14:05

Well we're looking to plan for the future with our purchases as we're looking to aquire a new building in 6 months where we'll relocate the TV into the reception area where it'll be on for 8-10 hours a day.

g jones · 17-03-2009, 19:04

Richer sounds sell a 32" hitachi panel without a tuner for £ 299.95.http://www.richersounds.com/showprod...=HITA-UT32MH70

chris_elevate · 18-03-2009, 17:57

Thanks,

The hitatchi you're refering to here is a domestic unit I'm guessing?

Just wondered whether is was a commercial or domestic unit?

Thanks

Nigel Goodwin · 19-03-2009, 10:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by chris_elevate

Thanks,

The hitatchi you're refering to here is a domestic unit I'm guessing?

Just wondered whether is was a commercial or domestic unit?

I wouldn't get obsessed about domestic versus commercial, most are probably exactly the same thing, and certainly the actual display panel itself will be.

If you expect professional quality then expect to pay professional prices, but even then it's no guarantee it's any better made.

12-03-2009, 21:07	#1
chris_elevate Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Nottinghamshire Posts: 568	Commercial flat panels Hi, We're looking to install some flat panels in a venue which we're involved with which is a registered charity and not for profit. (I'm telling you that so you realise we've not got a lot of money!) Is it worth buying the TV's which are made commercial use, like they have above the aisles in places like tescos? What's the benefit of them over stuff you can buy from high street retailers? We're looking to run a DVD on the set too. I wondered what sort of price you pay for something like a 37"-42" TV and where you can buy these from? Thanks

12-03-2009, 23:56	#2
edgexedge Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 1,881	what do you want them for? a screen is just a screen, youll need something to provide a feed to it. you also need to work out how youll mount them, ie are they being stuck to a wall, suspended from a ceiling etc barco: http://www.barco.com/corporate/en/pr...y.asp?catid=21 though they will be quite expensive

13-03-2009, 01:00	#3
RobAnt Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: South West Posts: 10,218	Misco also do flat panel displays (HD LCD TVs), and they've got quite a good reputation in both the commercial and domestic markets. I'm sure they'd have staff available to discuss your needs and provide you with the best cost/features balance you need. They've been good to me, helping me replace a 3yo V7 LTV30C which had popped it's clogs, free of charge.

13-03-2009, 11:47	#4
chris_elevate Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Nottinghamshire Posts: 568	Hi guys, Thanks for your replies. We currently need one screen which will be used to show DVD's and output from a laptop in a small meeting room. It'd also be great to use it roll adverts on the screen when the room is beeing used as a coffee shop etc. We'll be wall mounting the one I'm talking about and I'd say a 37" would be fine for what we need. The reason I can't be 100% clear about our needs is that we're looking to lease a new building where we'll probably look to wall mount some screens in the reception area and a coffee lounge etc. Becuase we're moving it might be worth buying the TV on a stand so we can place it where we want in the new building. Are the other (cheaper) solutions than unicol products to mount TV's or free standing brackets? RobAnt you mention Misco - is this misco.co.uk ? Which TV is it you're refering to? I know my local tesco has dozens of Panasonic TV's in the aisles but we'd be happy to go for a cheaper product/brand to bring the cost down. You help and advice is very much appreciated. Thanks

15-03-2009, 20:41	#5
chris_elevate Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Nottinghamshire Posts: 568	Any suggestions on this?

15-03-2009, 20:58	#6
tellytart1 Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: London Posts: 3,638	Commercial flat panels are designed to be on and in use 24/7. If you do that to a domestic panel, the company may not honour the warranty as it's not been used domestically. They also tend not to have built-in tuners, as these tend to be superfluous in a professional setting.

15-03-2009, 23:04	#7
chris_elevate Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Nottinghamshire Posts: 568	Which panels would you suggest at 32" or 37" then? What's the best place for prices seeing as we run a registered charity? Thanks

15-03-2009, 23:19	#8
tellytart1 Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: London Posts: 3,638	For our screens we use at ITN, we're using NEC 32" if memory serves. This doesn't look a bad price: http://www.misco.co.uk/applications/...745&Sku=137037 And these are the screens we use: http://www.misco.co.uk/applications/...748&Sku=137040

15-03-2009, 23:23	#9
chris_elevate Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Nottinghamshire Posts: 568	Thanks. That was a bit more than we could afford really. What are the LG ones like at.... http://www.misco.co.uk/applications/...435&CatId=2748 or this price here: http://www.scan.co.uk/Product.aspx?W...source=froogle Are there any cheaper options?

15-03-2009, 23:24	#10
tellytart1 Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: London Posts: 3,638	Well, the LG one does specify information displays, so they're expecting it to be used commercially, so you'd be fine with that one.

15-03-2009, 23:29	#11
chris_elevate Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Nottinghamshire Posts: 568	'information displays' - what does this mean? To be hoenst we don't have a lot of money at all so it's a toss up between going to comet/currys or trying to save up for a commercial unit. The LG looks to have some speakers built in.... which would be a huge benefit in the small room we're looking at initially using it in. Will the speakers be any good? Do you know of any chearper commercial units than the LG? Does the LG one lok any good? You're honest opinion! lol Cheers again

17-03-2009, 01:17	#12
chris_elevate Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Nottinghamshire Posts: 568	Any thought son the above? Thanks

17-03-2009, 09:23	#13
howley20 Forum Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 355	why not just buy a cheapo brand from argos or tesco, if you arent using it as a home tv, then does it really matter what you get when its going to be used for 10 minutes in a meeting? Go for the cheapest you can buy.

17-03-2009, 14:05	#14
chris_elevate Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Nottinghamshire Posts: 568	Well we're looking to plan for the future with our purchases as we're looking to aquire a new building in 6 months where we'll relocate the TV into the reception area where it'll be on for 8-10 hours a day.

17-03-2009, 19:04	#15
g jones Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Bangor North Wales Posts: 535	Richer sounds sell a 32" hitachi panel without a tuner for £ 299.95.http://www.richersounds.com/showprod...=HITA-UT32MH70

18-03-2009, 17:57	#16
chris_elevate Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Nottinghamshire Posts: 568	Thanks, The hitatchi you're refering to here is a domestic unit I'm guessing? Just wondered whether is was a commercial or domestic unit? Thanks

19-03-2009, 10:26	#17
Nigel Goodwin Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: North Derbyshire Posts: 41,789	Quote: Originally Posted by chris_elevate Thanks, The hitatchi you're refering to here is a domestic unit I'm guessing? Just wondered whether is was a commercial or domestic unit? I wouldn't get obsessed about domestic versus commercial, most are probably exactly the same thing, and certainly the actual display panel itself will be. If you expect professional quality then expect to pay professional prices, but even then it's no guarantee it's any better made.

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