[Yllek]

I'm determined to replace my old 42 inch plasma with a new TV but as soon as I settle on one I get frightened off by technical details. I'm looking at an LED TV for low power use as the TV is used a lot, and I would prefer a bigger screen.

the V is used mainly for watching films or TV and some game play on a PS3. Connection is through a freeview box (Sagem HDMI) as well as the PS3.

I'm not overly fussed on smart TV or 3D though I suppose if it was there it would be nice. Max budget is £500.

I've been looking at these and would like peoples opinions on them:
http://www.pcworld.co.uk/gbuk/lg-42l...xmxaa&istBid=t
Someone said though that this is end of line low spec with a poor aspect ratio.

http://www.sainsburys.co.uk/sol/shop...nav=4294966717
Seems a really good buy and my local Sainsburys has a couple in stock still.

http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Produc...er/7471106.htm

What do people think is the best one of the above? Thanks for any help / opinions

[fmradiotuner1]

Depends if you want 3D or not
The sainsburys one is 3D also 1080P which is really good for the price.
If you don't need this I would buy the Samsung UE46EH5000.

[mac2708]

Originally Posted by Yllek

http://www.pcworld.co.uk/gbuk/lg-42l...xmxaa&istBid=t
Someone said though that this is end of line low spec with a poor aspect ratio.

I think that you're a little confused by terms.
All sets have a 16:9 aspect ratio

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aspect_ratio_(image)

[Yllek]

I did mean contrast ratio sorry

[Nigel Goodwin]

Originally Posted by Yllek

I did mean contrast ratio sorry

It's not really anything to get excited over - there's no standard method of measuring the contrast ratio, so the figures given are pretty meaningless.

Generally the better makes are better made and give better pictures, the Celcus is likely to be fairly poor (as it's a 'bottom end' set), the LG and Samsung 'should' be better as they are middling brand sets.

[niall campbell]

Such a variation in price. Either LG or Samsung for me.

Freeview HD tuner will future proof you for a while

[Stilian]

Originally Posted by fmradiotuner1

If you don't need this I would buy the Samsung UE46EH5000.

That is a great TV for the money, great size and picture quality.
The LG 42LV550T is also a very good option in this size and price range (around £400-450 at eBay).