HDTV LCD 17" Help

zapp · 13-12-2005, 16:53

after my tv broke last month i have been looking for a lcd for the bedroom, i will purchase an xbox 360 in the future so it needs to be HDTV ready, my budget is upto £350.

can anyone reccomend a set?

FIRST POST

timmillwood · 13-12-2005, 17:26

never seen a HDTV in 17", humax do a nice non HDTV 17" for £399

zapp · 13-12-2005, 17:40

I have seen that humax but ive spotted a non hdtv for £250 that i will probably buy if i cant get a hdtv one

Geordie_Cy · 13-12-2005, 18:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by zapp

after my tv broke last month i have been looking for a lcd for the bedroom, i will purchase an xbox 360 in the future so it needs to be HDTV ready, my budget is upto £350.

can anyone reccomend a set?

FIRST POST

What's your viewing distance? Will HDTV be necessary on a 17"?

chriswatts · 13-12-2005, 21:10

The only one I know of is the Philips 17PF9220 but it's hardly available.

The only small one that I know of is the Philips 20" 20PF5320.

chriswatts · 13-12-2005, 21:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by Geordie_Cy

What's your viewing distance? Will HDTV be necessary on a 17"?

I take it in a bedroom setting the viewing distance is going to be smaller than a living room. If HD pictures look as good on 28" set's I would have thought there'd still be a improvement on a 17"

zapp · 14-12-2005, 16:27

It doesnt have to be 17" it can be bigger but i wasnt sure i'd get bigger for that price

CC Dude · 14-12-2005, 17:51

you could get a HD Ready here are a few £449 is the cheapest I've seen

17'' (John Lewis) £449
20'' (Play.com) £450
23'' Philips (Richer Sounds) £500
23'' LG (Bennetts) £548
27'' Samsung (Play.com) £550
26'' Philips (Comet Online) £585
27'' Toshiba (Play.com) £630

sean1 · 14-12-2005, 18:20

Why HD Ready?
If you're looking for a crisp, clear, sharply-focussed picture at bargain basement cost, I'd recommend a Sony 21" CRT. Available for just over £100 brand new.
If you want a poorer picture, but hi-tech item, get an LCD for about £300.
If it's about HDMI and DVI interface connections (though why you'd want these when you can connect via Scart, Phono. or S-VHS type leads beats me), then you'll have to spend a lot more money for no noticeable increase in picture quality on a small display.

13-12-2005, 16:53	#1
zapp Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 925	HDTV LCD 17" Help after my tv broke last month i have been looking for a lcd for the bedroom, i will purchase an xbox 360 in the future so it needs to be HDTV ready, my budget is upto £350. can anyone reccomend a set? FIRST POST

13-12-2005, 17:26	#2
timmillwood Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 631	never seen a HDTV in 17", humax do a nice non HDTV 17" for £399

13-12-2005, 17:40	#3
zapp Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 925	I have seen that humax but ive spotted a non hdtv for £250 that i will probably buy if i cant get a hdtv one

13-12-2005, 18:00	#4
Geordie_Cy Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 1,362	Quote: Originally Posted by zapp after my tv broke last month i have been looking for a lcd for the bedroom, i will purchase an xbox 360 in the future so it needs to be HDTV ready, my budget is upto £350. can anyone reccomend a set? FIRST POST What's your viewing distance? Will HDTV be necessary on a 17"?

13-12-2005, 21:10	#5
chriswatts Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 537	The only one I know of is the Philips 17PF9220 but it's hardly available. The only small one that I know of is the Philips 20" 20PF5320.

13-12-2005, 21:14	#6
chriswatts Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 537	Quote: Originally Posted by Geordie_Cy What's your viewing distance? Will HDTV be necessary on a 17"? I take it in a bedroom setting the viewing distance is going to be smaller than a living room. If HD pictures look as good on 28" set's I would have thought there'd still be a improvement on a 17"

14-12-2005, 16:27	#7
zapp Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 925	It doesnt have to be 17" it can be bigger but i wasnt sure i'd get bigger for that price

14-12-2005, 17:51	#8
CC Dude Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 65	you could get a HD Ready here are a few £449 is the cheapest I've seen 17'' (John Lewis) £449 20'' (Play.com) £450 23'' Philips (Richer Sounds) £500 23'' LG (Bennetts) £548 27'' Samsung (Play.com) £550 26'' Philips (Comet Online) £585 27'' Toshiba (Play.com) £630

14-12-2005, 18:20	#9
sean1 Banned User Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 111	Why HD Ready? If you're looking for a crisp, clear, sharply-focussed picture at bargain basement cost, I'd recommend a Sony 21" CRT. Available for just over £100 brand new. If you want a poorer picture, but hi-tech item, get an LCD for about £300. If it's about HDMI and DVI interface connections (though why you'd want these when you can connect via Scart, Phono. or S-VHS type leads beats me), then you'll have to spend a lot more money for no noticeable increase in picture quality on a small display.

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