19 inch LCD that's HD ready

DAL · 01-06-2006, 15:22

I posted on another website asking for advice on a 19 inch LCD tv that Argos currently have on offer that is HD ready.I only want a smaller one for the dining room as an extra TV for the kid to watch now and again to save arguments

I'm not that fussed really if it had HD as i won't have a NTL box out there or anything or if it has freeview built in as we have a box out there anyway but this seemed like a good price.But someone mentioned that it wouldn't make any difference having HD on a screen so small as you'd need at least a 32 inch TV for this to notice...is that correct?

Out of interest the TV is this one
http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Produc...elevisions.htm

It might come in handy in the future i suppose if it would make a difference.

Thanks and sorry if this is the wrong forum

tellyfiend · 02-06-2006, 11:11

No freeview I'm afraid, for further info. look on www.samsung.co.uk where all the specs are available.

HD is probably unnecessary on this size.

The TV in question is really more of a PC monitor, so will be great if you hook up a computer to it, otherwise a dedicated TV may well be a better idea, whether or not its HD ready.

soulboy77 · 02-06-2006, 12:56

I remember reading that you need a 26" or greater LCD panel for HD but I understand it's really all about the native resolution of the screen.

steveyboybmth · 02-06-2006, 15:04

20" widescreen LCD from Philips - HD Ready

http://www.comet.co.uk/comet/html/cache/455_274488.html

DAL · 02-06-2006, 16:23

Thanks for the replies.I actually didn't notice it said monitor/tv just assumed it was only an LCD tv.I know it hasn't got freeview but we have a spare box for this anyway so don't need that though of course it would be better built in.

Can't really afford that one from Comet i'm afraid Stevey

I did see Curry's are advertising one at the moment with a built in DVD player for £200 though it's only 15 inch which might be ok i suppose as it's not a big room.

Thanks

DAL · 02-06-2006, 20:00

Does anyone know what these are like or recommend them?

http://www.acernotebooks.co.uk/Acer_...59/version.asp

http://www.digiuk.com/productdetail.asp?id=4079

jonat8 · 02-06-2006, 20:24

I've got one of those Samsung displays, using it as a display for my Mac mini, razor sharp at 1440x900 over the DVI connection - very happy.

In terms of TV, got my Freeview box hooked up and fairly happy with the results. Seems a bit... blocky when I'm sitting up next to it (it's on my desk) but I have been told this is standard(?) can someone explain a bit more. Anyway sitting a few feet away it looks fine. P in P is very useful.

01-06-2006, 15:22	#1
DAL Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Dagenham Posts: 194	19 inch LCD that's HD ready I posted on another website asking for advice on a 19 inch LCD tv that Argos currently have on offer that is HD ready.I only want a smaller one for the dining room as an extra TV for the kid to watch now and again to save arguments I'm not that fussed really if it had HD as i won't have a NTL box out there or anything or if it has freeview built in as we have a box out there anyway but this seemed like a good price.But someone mentioned that it wouldn't make any difference having HD on a screen so small as you'd need at least a 32 inch TV for this to notice...is that correct? Out of interest the TV is this one http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Produc...elevisions.htm It might come in handy in the future i suppose if it would make a difference. Thanks and sorry if this is the wrong forum

02-06-2006, 11:11	#2
tellyfiend Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Dorset Posts: 482	No freeview I'm afraid, for further info. look on www.samsung.co.uk where all the specs are available. HD is probably unnecessary on this size. The TV in question is really more of a PC monitor, so will be great if you hook up a computer to it, otherwise a dedicated TV may well be a better idea, whether or not its HD ready.

02-06-2006, 12:56	#3
soulboy77 Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Herts Posts: 17,005	I remember reading that you need a 26" or greater LCD panel for HD but I understand it's really all about the native resolution of the screen.

02-06-2006, 15:04	#4
steveyboybmth Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 3,463	20" widescreen LCD from Philips - HD Ready http://www.comet.co.uk/comet/html/cache/455_274488.html

02-06-2006, 16:23	#5
DAL Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Dagenham Posts: 194	Thanks for the replies.I actually didn't notice it said monitor/tv just assumed it was only an LCD tv.I know it hasn't got freeview but we have a spare box for this anyway so don't need that though of course it would be better built in. Can't really afford that one from Comet i'm afraid Stevey I did see Curry's are advertising one at the moment with a built in DVD player for £200 though it's only 15 inch which might be ok i suppose as it's not a big room. Thanks

02-06-2006, 20:00	#6
DAL Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Dagenham Posts: 194	Does anyone know what these are like or recommend them? http://www.acernotebooks.co.uk/Acer_...59/version.asp http://www.digiuk.com/productdetail.asp?id=4079

02-06-2006, 20:24	#7
jonat8 Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Norwich Posts: 1,584	I've got one of those Samsung displays, using it as a display for my Mac mini, razor sharp at 1440x900 over the DVI connection - very happy. In terms of TV, got my Freeview box hooked up and fairly happy with the results. Seems a bit... blocky when I'm sitting up next to it (it's on my desk) but I have been told this is standard(?) can someone explain a bit more. Anyway sitting a few feet away it looks fine. P in P is very useful.

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