[mrsgrumpy49]

Hi everyone. My little old Sharp CRT is on it's way out.
I am looking for a smallish basic replacement - so 27" - 32". (can't seem to find a 30" though). I just need something to connect to my old Sky box. Not bothered about HD etc. I've seen a Samsung at around this price. Would I be advised to avoid the cheaper supermarket brands?

[chrisjr]

Yes avoid the cheap supermarket brands. Makes like LG and Samsung are a step up from those.

Slightly above your budget but this is the telly my mum bought a while ago

http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Produc...er/1019760.htm

It's 32 in but surprisingly compact in real life. Her living room isn't exactly proportioned like Wembley Stadium but it doesn't dominate the room by any means.

I had to tweak the picture settings a bit to remove the fake tan effect it seems LG like to give people (my LG telly was the same so must be how they like them in Korea ). But once tweaked it is a very decent quality picture.

There is a cheaper model which is lower resolution

http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Produc...er/1446852.htm

which if you are not that bothered about full HD performance may do the job.

[gerry d]

I just recently bought the following Sharp 32" LCD tv for the bedroom from Richer Sounds for £179.95

I've got the Sky box & xbox connected up to it.It does the job for me.

http://www.richersounds.com/product/...arp-lc32ld145k

[trayhop123]

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Originally Posted by gerry d

I just recently bought the following Sharp 32" LCD tv for the bedroom from Richer Sounds for £179.95

I've got the Sky box & xbox connected up to it.It does the job for me.

http://www.richersounds.com/product/...arp-lc32ld145k

and the optional 5 yr guarantee would have been just shy of 18quid ,,,,,,,, did you get it ?


i would do this op , ,,,,,,, then you still have 50 left for punch n pie

[gerry d]

I took out the 5year guarantee.At £17.95 it wasn't going to break the bank.

When I bought the tv on Saturday i was expecting to pay £199.99 as that was how much it was advertised in their brochure.

[JurassicMark]

Another option is the Panasonic TX-L32B6B 32 Inch HD Ready LED TV for £229.95.

Panasonic are generally considered to be one of the top TV brands.
I've had several Panasonic TV's and have always been very happy with them.
This one is at the lower end of their range, but it should meet your requirements.

Also available at Argos (at a higher price though), where you can read some customer reviews.

[Nigel Goodwin]

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Originally Posted by JurassicMark

Another option is the Panasonic TX-L32B6B 32 Inch HD Ready LED TV for £229.95.

Panasonic are generally considered to be one of the top TV brands.

That's because (along with Sony) they are

Got to be a better bet than buying a cheap Vestel with a Sharp badge on as suggested above - but good call buying the cheap 5 year warranty on it

[ssr]

I purchased this Samsung 27" three days ago. Picture and sound excellent (once set up!) £239

http://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/tv-dvd-...48479-pdt.html

[gerry d]

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Originally Posted by Nigel Goodwin

Got to be a better bet than buying a cheap Vestel with a Sharp badge on as suggested above - but good call buying the cheap 5 year warranty on it

I've used Sharp products before & always had a decent run out of them.In fact the LCD flat screen tv in the other bedroom is a Sharp & we have had that now for just over 5 years & has never given us any problems.

Regarding the warranty.I would have still bought the 5 year warranty regardless what make i went for.

[trayhop123]

nigel you just dont give up do you ,,,,,,,,, what a moomin

the above poster told you his sharp has lasted yonks

here's the reason your making yourself look silly , and why your vestel vs dearer brand simply holds no water *********5 yr guarantees************ ,,,,, make your argument a complete non issue

you must also be very very rich , because the average ds member doesn't have 1000 plus disposable income to throw at a tv ,,,,,, and you simply wont ever take that into account

your a snob end of

the op only has 250 to spend , so the sharp with 5 years piece of mind is by far the better option than anything you can come up with




the panasonic is also a good buy , and with guarantee clears your budget out completely op , it depends on HOW IMPORTANT 50 POUNDS IS TO YOU ?

50 quid means nowt to nigel


also op , what about the samsung tc27c350 ,,,,,,,27 inch screen as in your opening post, this one is full hd which i know you arnt too botherd about , but within your budget at 199.99 , so will cost you 220 with the guarantee.
hey look nigel , this is called offering a choice alternative within the op's budget , tit

[Nigel Goodwin]

Quote:

Originally Posted by gerry d

I've used Sharp products before & always had a decent run out of them.In fact the LCD flat screen tv in the other bedroom is a Sharp & we have had that now for just over 5 years & has never given us any problems.

5 Years ago it may well have been a Sharp manufactured TV, and if you post the model number I'll check for you.

[trayhop123]

,,,,,,,,, and just to show you im not bitter nigel ,,,,,, i will ask your advice (even though you'll probably tell me to shove it up my budget cares about other people's money arse lol)

im thinking of replacing my 22 bedroom tv ,,,,,, got space for 28 inch slim bezzel at a push

seen a lot of 27 inch monitors

whats the advantage over a tv , in your opinion ,,,,,,, if any

is ips the best .

my BUDGET is 300

[Nigel Goodwin]

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Originally Posted by trayhop123

whats the advantage over a tv , in your opinion ,,,,,,, if any

None really - and often TV's used to have faster responding screens than monitors - although it's likely that monitors now use TV screens anyway.

But can you stretch the space to a 32 inch?, 32's are usually the best value sets due to their much higher production/sales figures.

[trayhop123]

thankyou nigel

its an alcove shelf unit built in thingy ,,,,,, with various gaming systems on the lower shelves , with soundbar hooked up etc

a 32 may fit , but the stand would have to be almost heightless , and the bezzel ,,, erm bezzeless lol

i could possibly remove stand and attach to wall , but that sounds like an unnecessary job

i think thats what was leaning me to 27 inch monitors .

however that 27 inch sammy tv in richers may be an option .


just want the sharpest ps3 image i can get within my price and space

[Nigel Goodwin]

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Originally Posted by trayhop123

just want the sharpest ps3 image i can get within my price and space

In which case you could arrange to take your PS3 to a shop and try it on various sets, particularly if Richers will allow that.