which plasma tv

richard.willacy · 02-03-2005, 11:21

going to buy a plasma tv.like to pay £1000+vat
panasonic looks good.i live in leeds .does any body know where i can buy one 42inch will do.i have heard that sombody could richard somthing sells them.im selling my 44inch sony widescreen tv.besouse it will be no good for
high def tv no conector on back for high def satellite box
to be conectord.just scarts.does any body live around leeds
who is a member of this great forum

David (2) · 02-03-2005, 11:52

Not all Plasma's (and LCD's) support High Def. Even when you find a modern one that does (it will have a sticker on it), you must make sure its got a DVI and HDMI connection. DVI connections are already in use (just), and some high def equipment will prolly use it (maybe high Def DVD machines). But Sky are going to use the HDMI connection, which is even more rare. At the moment, I think you will find it difficult to find a Plasma that conforms to this spec. I would wait another 6-12 months, by which time there should a lot more High Def ready and "Sky High Def" ready tv's around (Sky High def launches next year).

Dave

jstyles · 02-03-2005, 11:55

There's a write-up in another forum called cheapest 42" plasma search,help??.

I think the 'Richard' you refer to is the company Richard Sounds. They are very competitive, on-line and in the high-street. They also know what they are talking about - they're not staffed by eedgits! I think their website is www.richersounds.co.uk.

richard.willacy · 02-03-2005, 12:03

just been to richer sounds web site.thay have just said i
can buy plasma tv but no tuner box.panasonic plasma tv th37pw7. can i get a plasma pakage where it has all i wont
but if i do go fo the richer sounds pakage then where do i get the tuner from.i need the tuner box for say high def box
also for time being normal tv like sky.the tuner box has to have dvi input

Bestbear · 02-03-2005, 12:32

Presumably any DTV set-top box will run these screens?

BACCUS · 02-03-2005, 16:07

Might be worth buying a Panasonic TH37PE30 (DTV and CI slot in one convienient box) its a few quid more but a lot less hassle and has a damn good picture and looks very cool. Mind you it doesn't do Hi-Def.

cyberdog · 02-03-2005, 19:40

Youre not going to get a 42" plasma for £1000, let alone a HI-Def compatible one.

Prices for a decent SD (standard definition) panel start at around £1,300, and you'll pay well over £2000 for anything HD compatible.

alan one · 02-03-2005, 22:25

I've got a LGRZ42PG11 plasma and thats got a DVI connector

Netfreak · 06-03-2005, 01:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by cyberdog

Youre not going to get a 42" plasma for £1000, let alone a HI-Def compatible one.

Prices for a decent SD (standard definition) panel start at around £1,300, and you'll pay well over £2000 for anything HD compatible.

Depends on Size mate My Hitachi 32" plasma has DVI HDCP compatable input resolves 720p no problem and 1080i although that is scaled to fit this cost me £1700 from Empire direct last september. Now it's £1500 and the 42" version is just £2000.

Davester · 06-03-2005, 11:52

For Hi-Def you NEED at least a DVI, HDMI and Component Connectors on it, otherwise you're gonna be stuck with the wrong type of Hi-Def connector when you buy things in the future.

cyberdog · 06-03-2005, 19:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by Netfreak

Depends on Size mate My Hitachi 32" plasma has DVI HDCP compatable input resolves 720p no problem and 1080i although that is scaled to fit this cost me £1700 from Empire direct last september. Now it's £1500 and the 42" version is just £2000.

Yes, but the Original Poster said he wanted a 42" HD screen, I was pointing out that he wasn't gonna find one for a grand.
Also, a lot of screens will 'resolve' 720p, but to view HD at its best you need a panel that has a NATIVE resolution of 720p.

Netfreak · 06-03-2005, 23:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by cyberdog

Yes, but the Original Poster said he wanted a 42" HD screen, I was pointing out that he wasn't gonna find one for a grand.
Also, a lot of screens will 'resolve' 720p, but to view HD at its best you need a panel that has a NATIVE resolution of 720p.

sorry but when you said You won't find anything HD compatible for less than £2000 I took it you meant anything not specifically a 42" I did note he wanted a 42".

I read a TV and Video mag this month and it seemed to me that the round up of cheap plasma's they did just proved the old adage " You get what you pay for" none of the ones that they looked at particularly inspired me!

diablo · 07-03-2005, 06:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by richard.willacy

..... im selling my 44inch sony widescreen tv.besouse it will be no good for high def tv no conector on back for high def satellite box to be conectord

Wait until HD tv arrives before buying equipment for it. It will be cheaper and better by then.

cyberdog · 07-03-2005, 12:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by Netfreak

I read a TV and Video mag this month and it seemed to me that the round up of cheap plasma's they did just proved the old adage " You get what you pay for" none of the ones that they looked at particularly inspired me!

Very true - look at all the people who bought TINY plasmas thinking they were getting the bargain of the century.....

02-03-2005, 11:21	#1
richard.willacy Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 43	which plasma tv going to buy a plasma tv.like to pay £1000+vat panasonic looks good.i live in leeds .does any body know where i can buy one 42inch will do.i have heard that sombody could richard somthing sells them.im selling my 44inch sony widescreen tv.besouse it will be no good for high def tv no conector on back for high def satellite box to be conectord.just scarts.does any body live around leeds who is a member of this great forum

02-03-2005, 12:03	#4
richard.willacy Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 43	plasma tv just been to richer sounds web site.thay have just said i can buy plasma tv but no tuner box.panasonic plasma tv th37pw7. can i get a plasma pakage where it has all i wont but if i do go fo the richer sounds pakage then where do i get the tuner from.i need the tuner box for say high def box also for time being normal tv like sky.the tuner box has to have dvi input

02-03-2005, 11:52	#2
David (2) Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: S.West England. Posts: 18,037	Not all Plasma's (and LCD's) support High Def. Even when you find a modern one that does (it will have a sticker on it), you must make sure its got a DVI and HDMI connection. DVI connections are already in use (just), and some high def equipment will prolly use it (maybe high Def DVD machines). But Sky are going to use the HDMI connection, which is even more rare. At the moment, I think you will find it difficult to find a Plasma that conforms to this spec. I would wait another 6-12 months, by which time there should a lot more High Def ready and "Sky High Def" ready tv's around (Sky High def launches next year). Dave

02-03-2005, 11:55	#3
jstyles Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Wirral Posts: 103	There's a write-up in another forum called cheapest 42" plasma search,help??. I think the 'Richard' you refer to is the company Richard Sounds. They are very competitive, on-line and in the high-street. They also know what they are talking about - they're not staffed by eedgits! I think their website is www.richersounds.co.uk.

02-03-2005, 12:32	#5
Bestbear Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Lincolnshire Posts: 568	Presumably any DTV set-top box will run these screens?

02-03-2005, 16:07	#6
BACCUS Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Letchworth Herts Posts: 42	Might be worth buying a Panasonic TH37PE30 (DTV and CI slot in one convienient box) its a few quid more but a lot less hassle and has a damn good picture and looks very cool. Mind you it doesn't do Hi-Def.

02-03-2005, 19:40	#7
cyberdog Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: herts Posts: 318	Youre not going to get a 42" plasma for £1000, let alone a HI-Def compatible one. Prices for a decent SD (standard definition) panel start at around £1,300, and you'll pay well over £2000 for anything HD compatible.

02-03-2005, 22:25	#8
alan one Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: East Midlands Posts: 24	I've got a LGRZ42PG11 plasma and thats got a DVI connector

06-03-2005, 01:09	#9
Netfreak Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Shropshire UK Posts: 6	Quote: Originally Posted by cyberdog Youre not going to get a 42" plasma for £1000, let alone a HI-Def compatible one. Prices for a decent SD (standard definition) panel start at around £1,300, and you'll pay well over £2000 for anything HD compatible. Depends on Size mate My Hitachi 32" plasma has DVI HDCP compatable input resolves 720p no problem and 1080i although that is scaled to fit this cost me £1700 from Empire direct last september. Now it's £1500 and the 42" version is just £2000.

06-03-2005, 11:52	#10
Davester Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Greater London, UK Posts: 1,362	For Hi-Def you NEED at least a DVI, HDMI and Component Connectors on it, otherwise you're gonna be stuck with the wrong type of Hi-Def connector when you buy things in the future.

06-03-2005, 19:12	#11
cyberdog Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: herts Posts: 318	Quote: Originally Posted by Netfreak Depends on Size mate My Hitachi 32" plasma has DVI HDCP compatable input resolves 720p no problem and 1080i although that is scaled to fit this cost me £1700 from Empire direct last september. Now it's £1500 and the 42" version is just £2000. Yes, but the Original Poster said he wanted a 42" HD screen, I was pointing out that he wasn't gonna find one for a grand. Also, a lot of screens will 'resolve' 720p, but to view HD at its best you need a panel that has a NATIVE resolution of 720p.

06-03-2005, 23:58	#12
Netfreak Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Shropshire UK Posts: 6	Quote: Originally Posted by cyberdog Yes, but the Original Poster said he wanted a 42" HD screen, I was pointing out that he wasn't gonna find one for a grand. Also, a lot of screens will 'resolve' 720p, but to view HD at its best you need a panel that has a NATIVE resolution of 720p. sorry but when you said You won't find anything HD compatible for less than £2000 I took it you meant anything not specifically a 42" I did note he wanted a 42". I read a TV and Video mag this month and it seemed to me that the round up of cheap plasma's they did just proved the old adage " You get what you pay for" none of the ones that they looked at particularly inspired me!

07-03-2005, 06:19	#13
diablo Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Fylde Coast Posts: 8,103	Quote: Originally Posted by richard.willacy ..... im selling my 44inch sony widescreen tv.besouse it will be no good for high def tv no conector on back for high def satellite box to be conectord Wait until HD tv arrives before buying equipment for it. It will be cheaper and better by then.

07-03-2005, 12:28	#14
cyberdog Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: herts Posts: 318	Quote: Originally Posted by Netfreak I read a TV and Video mag this month and it seemed to me that the round up of cheap plasma's they did just proved the old adage " You get what you pay for" none of the ones that they looked at particularly inspired me! Very true - look at all the people who bought TINY plasmas thinking they were getting the bargain of the century.....

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