Can someone pick out a decent tv for me?

blueisthecolour · 26-12-2009, 11:28

Hi,

I want to get a new tv in the January sales. Ideally 37" but would settle for 32". Have about £350 quid to spend.

I'm interested in all the usual things; best possible HD quality, tv/sound quality, and the necessary input ports (including vga).

I know this is pretty lazy of me but if anyone out there has spied any great deals I'd be very apreciative.

Cheers

Rapid 17 · 26-12-2009, 12:31

Here's a 32" for £249.95 http://www.richersounds.com/product/.../sams-le32b350

I don't know whether it's a good or bad TV so you will need to do some research if interested.

Geoff.

blueisthecolour · 26-12-2009, 22:28

Anyone else seen any good deals recently?

koantemplation · 26-12-2009, 22:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rapid 17

Here's a 32" for £249.95 http://www.richersounds.com/product/.../sams-le32b350

I don't know whether it's a good or bad TV so you will need to do some research if interested.

Geoff.

It's only HD Ready, Not full HD ready, eg 1080p.

This one is £80 more expensive but is full HD ready.

http://www.richersounds.com/product/...5/tosh-32lv665

Fussy · 26-12-2009, 23:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by koantemplation

It's only HD Ready, Not full HD ready, eg 1080p.

This one is £80 more expensive but is full HD ready.

http://www.richersounds.com/product/...5/tosh-32lv665

32 inch screen.....doesn't matter if it's not full hd.

koantemplation · 26-12-2009, 23:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fussy

32 inch screen.....doesn't matter if it's not full hd.

http://www.richersounds.com/product/...5/tosh-32av615

I take it this version of the same make is worth it then?

it's £40 cheaper.

Fussy · 26-12-2009, 23:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by koantemplation

http://www.richersounds.com/product/...5/tosh-32av615

I take it this version of the same make is worth it then?

it's £40 cheaper.

My preference would be a sammy over toshiba but i'm not after one.

koantemplation · 26-12-2009, 23:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fussy

My preference would be a sammy over toshiba but i'm not after one.

Unfortunately the description doesn't say if it has a headphone socket or not.

Otherwise I'd have gone for it too.

Yes unfortunately no headphone socket, which is no good for me as I mainly watch using headphones.

RobAnt · 27-12-2009, 03:47

@ Op. Are you sure about the need for VGA?

Most computers (including many laptops) sport HDMI and/or DVI sockets these days.

So even if your TV only has a couple of hdmi sockets, you can still connect your computer:

DVI -> HDMI adapter -> HDMI cable -> TV or DVI -> DVI-HDMI cable -> TV

or straight

HDMI to HDMI (that's how my computers are connected).

It allows you to view protected blu-ray (PC BLU-Ray drive & software) or protected TV broadcast HD broadcasts (from PCI satellite card in computer & USB CAM card adapter).

The blu-ray drive is the only major difference between a standard computer and a home theatre computer these days.

David (2) · 27-12-2009, 10:18

you wont get much in the way of quality on a 32/37inch at £350. You need to be looking at £500+. Best option is to shop around for End of line deals, models that are about to be replaced - this could get you in the price range, but you wont have the latest spec. The other option is to pick a cheap brand like Bush, that would get the price down, but dont expect much in the way of picture quality, ease of use, or reliability (all 3 being critical on LCD tv's).

blueisthecolour · 27-12-2009, 10:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by RobAnt

@ Op. Are you sure about the need for VGA?

Most computers (including many laptops) sport HDMI and/or DVI sockets these days.

So even if your TV only has a couple of hdmi sockets, you can still connect your computer:

DVI -> HDMI adapter -> HDMI cable -> TV or DVI -> DVI-HDMI cable -> TV

or straight

HDMI to HDMI (that's how my computers are connected).

It allows you to view protected blu-ray (PC BLU-Ray drive & software) or protected TV broadcast HD broadcasts (from PCI satellite card in computer & USB CAM card adapter).

The blu-ray drive is the only major difference between a standard computer and a home theatre computer these days.

The only ports I have on my laptop are 3 usb, an ethernet and a vga port. My laptops only 3 months old but it was pretty much the lowest spec one Dell do.

blueisthecolour · 27-12-2009, 10:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by David (2)

you wont get much in the way of quality on a 32/37inch at £350. You need to be looking at £500+. Best option is to shop around for End of line deals, models that are about to be replaced - this could get you in the price range, but you wont have the latest spec. The other option is to pick a cheap brand like Bush, that would get the price down, but dont expect much in the way of picture quality, ease of use, or reliability (all 3 being critical on LCD tv's).

Unfortunately that's all I have to spend. Hence why I was hoping there maybe a few end of line deals in the January sales. I'm not massively worried about having all the latest features but obviously I want to get something future proof (hence full HD). I do have a VM HD box so it's worth it for me.

paulr2006 · 27-12-2009, 10:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by blueisthecolour

Unfortunately that's all I have to spend. Hence why I was hoping there maybe a few end of line deals in the January sales. I'm not massively worried about having all the latest features but obviously I want to get something future proof (hence full HD). I do have a VM HD box so it's worth it for me.

You really do not need Full HD to be future proof with this size of set it does not have much relevance, you are going to struggle though I'm afraid to get a decent set for this price

EDIT: This is a superb TV for the price, do not let 720P put you off, but if you could somehow push your budget further this is much better.

rjb101 · 27-12-2009, 11:43

This fits your bill

http://www.currys.co.uk/martprd/stor...m=null&tm=null

I don't have one but others seem to like it.

Fred Smith · 27-12-2009, 12:22

Not the best brand but a great price:

http://direct.tesco.com/q/R.206-2354.aspx

cy_bones · 27-12-2009, 13:10

How about one of these?

http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Produc...xt%3ELG+TV.htm

http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Produc...7C14419684.htm

I'm just about to go and buy this one:
http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Produc...7C14419678.htm

Nigel Goodwin · 27-12-2009, 14:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fred Smith

Not the best brand but a great price:

http://direct.tesco.com/q/R.206-2354.aspx

It's cheap because it's complete rubbish, and comes with no spares availability or service - expected life about two years?.

Nigel Goodwin · 27-12-2009, 14:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by cy_bones

How about one of these?

http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Produc...xt%3ELG+TV.htm

http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Produc...7C14419684.htm

I'm just about to go and buy this one:
http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Produc...7C14419678.htm

Alba are complete junk, just cheap badged tat - but LG don't seem too bad at all, we've sold a fair few and had no problems. I was talking to the Sharp service guy the other year, as they also do LG's service as well, and he was saying LG have really pulled their socks up, and the newer sets have been really good.

cy_bones · 27-12-2009, 14:48

Just got the LG 32LH3000 for £329 in Comet

26-12-2009, 11:28	#1
blueisthecolour Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: South Posts: 10,858	Can someone pick out a decent tv for me? Hi, I want to get a new tv in the January sales. Ideally 37" but would settle for 32". Have about £350 quid to spend. I'm interested in all the usual things; best possible HD quality, tv/sound quality, and the necessary input ports (including vga). I know this is pretty lazy of me but if anyone out there has spied any great deals I'd be very apreciative. Cheers

26-12-2009, 12:31	#2
Rapid 17 Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 236	Here's a 32" for £249.95 http://www.richersounds.com/product/.../sams-le32b350 I don't know whether it's a good or bad TV so you will need to do some research if interested. Geoff.

26-12-2009, 22:28	#3
blueisthecolour Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: South Posts: 10,858	Anyone else seen any good deals recently?

26-12-2009, 22:43	#4
koantemplation Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Wolf359 Posts: 96,797	Quote: Originally Posted by Rapid 17 Here's a 32" for £249.95 http://www.richersounds.com/product/.../sams-le32b350 I don't know whether it's a good or bad TV so you will need to do some research if interested. Geoff. It's only HD Ready, Not full HD ready, eg 1080p. This one is £80 more expensive but is full HD ready. http://www.richersounds.com/product/...5/tosh-32lv665

26-12-2009, 23:05	#5
Fussy Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: West Midlands Posts: 706	Quote: Originally Posted by koantemplation It's only HD Ready, Not full HD ready, eg 1080p. This one is £80 more expensive but is full HD ready. http://www.richersounds.com/product/...5/tosh-32lv665 32 inch screen.....doesn't matter if it's not full hd.

26-12-2009, 23:12	#6
koantemplation Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Wolf359 Posts: 96,797	Quote: Originally Posted by Fussy 32 inch screen.....doesn't matter if it's not full hd. http://www.richersounds.com/product/...5/tosh-32av615 I take it this version of the same make is worth it then? it's £40 cheaper.

26-12-2009, 23:24	#7
Fussy Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: West Midlands Posts: 706	Quote: Originally Posted by koantemplation http://www.richersounds.com/product/...5/tosh-32av615 I take it this version of the same make is worth it then? it's £40 cheaper. My preference would be a sammy over toshiba but i'm not after one.

26-12-2009, 23:28	#8
koantemplation Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Wolf359 Posts: 96,797	Quote: Originally Posted by Fussy My preference would be a sammy over toshiba but i'm not after one. Unfortunately the description doesn't say if it has a headphone socket or not. Otherwise I'd have gone for it too. Yes unfortunately no headphone socket, which is no good for me as I mainly watch using headphones.

27-12-2009, 03:47	#9
RobAnt Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: South West Posts: 10,218	@ Op. Are you sure about the need for VGA? Most computers (including many laptops) sport HDMI and/or DVI sockets these days. So even if your TV only has a couple of hdmi sockets, you can still connect your computer: DVI -> HDMI adapter -> HDMI cable -> TV or DVI -> DVI-HDMI cable -> TV or straight HDMI to HDMI (that's how my computers are connected). It allows you to view protected blu-ray (PC BLU-Ray drive & software) or protected TV broadcast HD broadcasts (from PCI satellite card in computer & USB CAM card adapter). The blu-ray drive is the only major difference between a standard computer and a home theatre computer these days.

27-12-2009, 10:18	#10
David (2) Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: S.West England. Posts: 18,037	you wont get much in the way of quality on a 32/37inch at £350. You need to be looking at £500+. Best option is to shop around for End of line deals, models that are about to be replaced - this could get you in the price range, but you wont have the latest spec. The other option is to pick a cheap brand like Bush, that would get the price down, but dont expect much in the way of picture quality, ease of use, or reliability (all 3 being critical on LCD tv's).

27-12-2009, 10:36	#11
blueisthecolour Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: South Posts: 10,858	Quote: Originally Posted by RobAnt @ Op. Are you sure about the need for VGA? Most computers (including many laptops) sport HDMI and/or DVI sockets these days. So even if your TV only has a couple of hdmi sockets, you can still connect your computer: DVI -> HDMI adapter -> HDMI cable -> TV or DVI -> DVI-HDMI cable -> TV or straight HDMI to HDMI (that's how my computers are connected). It allows you to view protected blu-ray (PC BLU-Ray drive & software) or protected TV broadcast HD broadcasts (from PCI satellite card in computer & USB CAM card adapter). The blu-ray drive is the only major difference between a standard computer and a home theatre computer these days. The only ports I have on my laptop are 3 usb, an ethernet and a vga port. My laptops only 3 months old but it was pretty much the lowest spec one Dell do.

27-12-2009, 10:38	#12
blueisthecolour Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: South Posts: 10,858	Quote: Originally Posted by David (2) you wont get much in the way of quality on a 32/37inch at £350. You need to be looking at £500+. Best option is to shop around for End of line deals, models that are about to be replaced - this could get you in the price range, but you wont have the latest spec. The other option is to pick a cheap brand like Bush, that would get the price down, but dont expect much in the way of picture quality, ease of use, or reliability (all 3 being critical on LCD tv's). Unfortunately that's all I have to spend. Hence why I was hoping there maybe a few end of line deals in the January sales. I'm not massively worried about having all the latest features but obviously I want to get something future proof (hence full HD). I do have a VM HD box so it's worth it for me.

27-12-2009, 10:42	#13
paulr2006 Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Nottinghamshire Posts: 1,098	Quote: Originally Posted by blueisthecolour Unfortunately that's all I have to spend. Hence why I was hoping there maybe a few end of line deals in the January sales. I'm not massively worried about having all the latest features but obviously I want to get something future proof (hence full HD). I do have a VM HD box so it's worth it for me. You really do not need Full HD to be future proof with this size of set it does not have much relevance, you are going to struggle though I'm afraid to get a decent set for this price EDIT: This is a superb TV for the price, do not let 720P put you off, but if you could somehow push your budget further this is much better.

27-12-2009, 11:43	#14
rjb101 Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,609	This fits your bill http://www.currys.co.uk/martprd/stor...m=null&tm=null I don't have one but others seem to like it.

27-12-2009, 12:22	#15
Fred Smith Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Reading Posts: 2,758	Not the best brand but a great price: http://direct.tesco.com/q/R.206-2354.aspx

27-12-2009, 13:10	#16
cy_bones Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Kent, UK Posts: 1,659	How about one of these? http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Produc...xt%3ELG+TV.htm http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Produc...7C14419684.htm I'm just about to go and buy this one: http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Produc...7C14419678.htm

27-12-2009, 14:22	#17
Nigel Goodwin Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: North Derbyshire Posts: 41,789	Quote: Originally Posted by Fred Smith Not the best brand but a great price: http://direct.tesco.com/q/R.206-2354.aspx It's cheap because it's complete rubbish, and comes with no spares availability or service - expected life about two years?.

27-12-2009, 14:25	#18
Nigel Goodwin Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: North Derbyshire Posts: 41,789	Quote: Originally Posted by cy_bones How about one of these? http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Produc...xt%3ELG+TV.htm http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Produc...7C14419684.htm I'm just about to go and buy this one: http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Produc...7C14419678.htm Alba are complete junk, just cheap badged tat - but LG don't seem too bad at all, we've sold a fair few and had no problems. I was talking to the Sharp service guy the other year, as they also do LG's service as well, and he was saying LG have really pulled their socks up, and the newer sets have been really good.

27-12-2009, 14:48	#19
cy_bones Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Kent, UK Posts: 1,659	Just got the LG 32LH3000 for £329 in Comet

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