I need a new tv

Mighty · 25-07-2004, 14:08

I need to buy a new tv with a budget of 400GBP
I would rather have a 32inch
Any recomendations or ones to avoid?

Will be running dvd and vcr from it so i obviously need 2 scarts anything else?

Thanks

Seven · 25-07-2004, 19:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mighty

I need to buy a new tv with a budget of 400GBP
I would rather have a 32inch
Any recomendations or ones to avoid?

Will be running dvd and vcr from it so i obviously need 2 scarts anything else?

Thanks

Toshiba TV's are good I'm told, I'm getting a Toshiba 24 Inch TV. The one I'm getting looks like an LCD TV from afar cos the speakers are underneath instead of on the sides.

Sony's are good, but more expensive usually.

Anyway, just make sure it's got at least 1 RGB SCART socket for your DVD Player (noticibly better quality apparantly).

Good Luck!

Fishface · 26-07-2004, 10:49

Yes Toshiba set are very good plus reasonably priced (around £430 for a 32 inch model from argos I think). They may be curved screen which puts some people off though.

Seven · 27-07-2004, 01:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fishface

They may be curved screen which puts some people off though.

Don't Toshiba do Flat Screen models? I heard SOME flat screen TV's are NOT TRULY (Super) Flat Screen. Are Toshiba TV's like this?

dslrocks · 27-07-2004, 08:13

It might be worth buying it from John Lewis - they offer a free 5 year guarantee on all their TV sets.

Whatever you do, steer clear of the DSG stores.

Fishface · 27-07-2004, 10:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by Seven

Don't Toshiba do Flat Screen models? I heard SOME flat screen TV's are NOT TRULY (Super) Flat Screen. Are Toshiba TV's like this?

As far as I know, Toshibas 'budget' range, in this case at least, are the curved screen types but the more expensive crt range are totally flat screen types.
Any toshiba experts may correct me if I'm wrong.

bronx2282 · 27-07-2004, 13:47

The Philips widescreen we got (24PW6006) is a smashing set.
Don't buy a Philips DVD machine tho, the one I got has been nothing but trouble since I bought it.
Sony TV's are good, we had a 21" one for 15 years before the tube blew, there are ones older than that still going though!

Seven · 27-07-2004, 18:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by dslrocks

It might be worth buying it from John Lewis - they offer a free 5 year guarantee on all their TV sets.

Whatever you do, steer clear of the DSG stores.

What's DSG?

dslrocks · 27-07-2004, 20:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by Seven

What's DSG?

DSG - Dixons Stores Group.

People responsible for Currys, Dixons, PC World and The Link.

Seven · 29-07-2004, 18:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by dslrocks

DSG - Dixons Stores Group.

People responsible for Currys, Dixons, PC World and The Link.

Say no more! Don't worry, I know the places the Dixons Stores Group 'Control'!

Lemonade · 30-07-2004, 14:41

Sony, Philips or Toshiba are good TV's to buy.

colg1234 · 30-07-2004, 15:39

I've got a sharp and I wouldn't have another one given.

pad_ehh · 30-07-2004, 16:09

I have a Philips 32" which can be bought for quite cheap now, I bought mine for £500 last year, but I have seen local retailers in NI selling them for £350, or for £500 you can now have the 32" Philips with DVD player and VCR and cinema system. Damn! Should have waited a year!

Padzter

bronx2282 · 31-07-2004, 19:52

There is some good advice and reviews in What Hi*Fi Magazine.

Coullio · 31-07-2004, 20:27

I bought a Thomson TV from Comet a couple of years ago and its been one of the best TV's I have ever bought. I think it cost me about £599.00 two years ago. http://www.unbeatable.co.uk/CatalogueItem_1074.html

25-07-2004, 14:08	#1
Mighty Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: The Capital Of Culture Posts: 45	I need a new tv I need to buy a new tv with a budget of 400GBP I would rather have a 32inch Any recomendations or ones to avoid? Will be running dvd and vcr from it so i obviously need 2 scarts anything else? Thanks

25-07-2004, 19:15	#2
Seven Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: London Posts: 1,538	Quote: Originally Posted by Mighty I need to buy a new tv with a budget of 400GBP I would rather have a 32inch Any recomendations or ones to avoid? Will be running dvd and vcr from it so i obviously need 2 scarts anything else? Thanks Toshiba TV's are good I'm told, I'm getting a Toshiba 24 Inch TV. The one I'm getting looks like an LCD TV from afar cos the speakers are underneath instead of on the sides. Sony's are good, but more expensive usually. Anyway, just make sure it's got at least 1 RGB SCART socket for your DVD Player (noticibly better quality apparantly). Good Luck!

26-07-2004, 10:49	#3
Fishface Guest Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 675	Yes Toshiba set are very good plus reasonably priced (around £430 for a 32 inch model from argos I think). They may be curved screen which puts some people off though.

27-07-2004, 01:34	#4
Seven Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: London Posts: 1,538	Quote: Originally Posted by Fishface They may be curved screen which puts some people off though. Don't Toshiba do Flat Screen models? I heard SOME flat screen TV's are NOT TRULY (Super) Flat Screen. Are Toshiba TV's like this?

27-07-2004, 08:13	#5
dslrocks Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Between the gutter and stars Posts: 6,825	It might be worth buying it from John Lewis - they offer a free 5 year guarantee on all their TV sets. Whatever you do, steer clear of the DSG stores.

27-07-2004, 10:41	#6
Fishface Guest Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 675	Quote: Originally Posted by Seven Don't Toshiba do Flat Screen models? I heard SOME flat screen TV's are NOT TRULY (Super) Flat Screen. Are Toshiba TV's like this? As far as I know, Toshibas 'budget' range, in this case at least, are the curved screen types but the more expensive crt range are totally flat screen types. Any toshiba experts may correct me if I'm wrong.

27-07-2004, 13:47	#7
bronx2282 Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Lancaster Posts: 1,017	The Philips widescreen we got (24PW6006) is a smashing set. Don't buy a Philips DVD machine tho, the one I got has been nothing but trouble since I bought it. Sony TV's are good, we had a 21" one for 15 years before the tube blew, there are ones older than that still going though!

27-07-2004, 18:35	#8
Seven Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: London Posts: 1,538	Quote: Originally Posted by dslrocks It might be worth buying it from John Lewis - they offer a free 5 year guarantee on all their TV sets. Whatever you do, steer clear of the DSG stores. What's DSG?

27-07-2004, 20:00	#9
dslrocks Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Between the gutter and stars Posts: 6,825	Quote: Originally Posted by Seven What's DSG? DSG - Dixons Stores Group. People responsible for Currys, Dixons, PC World and The Link.

29-07-2004, 18:07	#10
Seven Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: London Posts: 1,538	Quote: Originally Posted by dslrocks DSG - Dixons Stores Group. People responsible for Currys, Dixons, PC World and The Link. Say no more! Don't worry, I know the places the Dixons Stores Group 'Control'!

30-07-2004, 14:41	#11
Lemonade Banned User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Pinch Me, I'm Dreaming.... Posts: 4,783	Sony, Philips or Toshiba are good TV's to buy.

30-07-2004, 15:39	#12
colg1234 Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 41	I've got a sharp and I wouldn't have another one given.

30-07-2004, 16:09	#13
pad_ehh Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 13,767	I have a Philips 32" which can be bought for quite cheap now, I bought mine for £500 last year, but I have seen local retailers in NI selling them for £350, or for £500 you can now have the 32" Philips with DVD player and VCR and cinema system. Damn! Should have waited a year! Padzter

31-07-2004, 19:52	#14
bronx2282 Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Lancaster Posts: 1,017	There is some good advice and reviews in What Hi*Fi Magazine.

31-07-2004, 20:27	#15
Coullio Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Aberdeen, Bonnie Scotland Posts: 358	I bought a Thomson TV from Comet a couple of years ago and its been one of the best TV's I have ever bought. I think it cost me about £599.00 two years ago. http://www.unbeatable.co.uk/CatalogueItem_1074.html

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