Wharfedale 3210HDAF 32in LCD TV

Daryll · 09-07-2006, 22:53

http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Produc...Wharfedale.htm

32in (81.3cm) TV with 80cm visible screen size.

Resolution 1366 x 768 pixels.

Brightness 550cd/m2.

Contrast 1000:1.

High definition ready.

Nicam stereo sound.

2 x 8w RMS power output.

Teletext with fastext.

UHF and VHF tuners.

Auto setup.

Auto search tuner.

Auto search sorting.

Auto search labelling.

Sleep timer.

Child lock.

NTSC compatible.

Headphone socket.

Front/side AV socket.

DC socket.

PC input.

2 SCART sockets.

230v AC mains operation.

Complete with stand.

Suitable for wall mounting brackets (supplied).

Integrated Freeview Digital Tuner

Any one seen/got one of these??

I realise they're a "budget" TV, but I've been given a load of Argos vouchers, and this looks a good bargain....

Daryll · 15-07-2006, 22:17

ok... as it seems no one has bought one of these, I thought I'd be a guinea pig and get one.... so heres a quick review after a couple of hours watching....
(Please bear in mind that I'm no expert on AV, and certainly not as picky as some reviewers here..!!)

Generally good bright picture, freeview tuner picked up all channels fine, no sign of the "switches to standby" problem if you have a poor signal. (I live in a "borderline reception" area, with a high gain aerial in the loft.... 90% signal strength..!!)

Watched Gladiator on DVD, (via scart) and that looked great...

I was concerned that the Argos blurb didn't include any mention of DVI or HDMI sockets, even though its supposedly HD Ready.
Before I handed over the readies, I asked to look at the set, and once they'd brought the box down, it said "HD Ready via DVI socket" on the box, so that was fine.
There are input options for Scart 1 or 2, scart 1 or 2 RGB, PC, DVI. Theres also Audio out phono sockets, and composite video, s-video, audio in sockets and a headphone socket on the right side.

Included in the box was basic wall mounting brackets, mains lead, and a surprise... a component to PC socket cable...3 phone plugs at one end, 15pin D plug on the other....

I'm planning on ordering a Samsung HD850 DVD player in the next few days, at the moment I've got a cheapo Technika DVD, so I'll see if the progressive scanning, and the HDMI (using a HDMI-DVI converter) makes much difference.

On the downside, is the Argos blurb says "Resolution 1366 x 768 pixels." but according to the instruction book its a native resolution of 1280 X 720, although it does mention 1366x768... ??? maybe someone can explain..??

Generally, I have to say I'm very pleased with my purchase, and for the price, its a bargain...

Hope this helps someone...

thms · 16-07-2006, 06:24

£699.99 is a nice price

found this site which has a few reviews
http://www.comparestoreprices.co.uk/...-lcd3210af.asp

maybe the 1366x768 resolution kicks in when you
connect to your dvd, or you are watching freeview

nwg · 23-09-2006, 13:02

Quote:

On the downside, is the Argos blurb says "Resolution 1366 x 768 pixels." but according to the instruction book its a native resolution of 1280 X 720

That is normal and all TV's are the same. 720 and 768 is the same thing. 720 is really 768 but you only see 720 of them.

I am looking at one of these. I thought HD Ready had to have HDMI not DVI.

Anyone else have one.

craggers · 23-09-2006, 15:24

if DVI is hdcp enabled, then thats HD ready i think. The DVI can carry a HD picture regardless

i was going to go for the 26" version of this tv, but the brightness/contrast didnt impress me at all when i was playing with it in the shop

kasg · 24-10-2006, 23:19

It's now £549.99 at Argos, £50 less than the non-HD ready version! Also available new on eBay for £499 + postage or reconditioned models from £399.

I'm tempted - I've got the 17" (non-HD) version in the kitchen (bought on eBay) which I'm generally happy with, but I can't justify replacing the main TV yet and these sets are only going to get cheaper.

rwgibson99 · 25-11-2006, 10:22

Picked up a flyer from Argos earlier in the week. Cat 536/1706 , described as "Wharfedale 32in Digital LCD TV", with Freeview tuner and HD ready. Reduced from £700 to £500. (Web page says reduced from £800!)

To confirm: there is a great big HD-ready logo on the printed advert, and this was only available for home delvery, so you couldn't check it until after it was set up in your living room. The product page shows no mention of HD capability or connections.

Shame, they had a 26" screen in the display which looked to have a great picture.

Does anyone have any experience of this brand, and if so, could you comment on the responsiveness of the set? Example: push the red button on a BBC DTT channel, how long before the page loads? Or when you press "go to channel 80", does the channel change quickly or is there a lag?

Thanks

soulboy77 · 25-11-2006, 11:31

On all the Wharfedale LCD TVs the responsiveness is generally poor and the picture can only be described as average but I still think they are good value for money.

thms · 25-11-2006, 11:36

it's £65.00 more than the wharfedale but has superior
specs. this is LG 32'' IDTV is only £564 (8 ms response)

http://www.digitaldirectuk.com/produ...oduct_id=11355

http://www.digitaldirectuk.com/produ...11355&FF=&FFI=

soulboy77 · 25-11-2006, 13:30

You can get the Samsung LE32R73BD LCD IDTV from Currys on-line for £575.10 and free delivery using the promo codes in the order listed (for a limited period)

10% off - tenemail
discount - 218711cfp
free delivery - prfreedel

09-07-2006, 22:53	#1
Daryll Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Cambs PE26 Posts: 12	Wharfedale 3210HDAF 32in LCD TV http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Produc...Wharfedale.htm 32in (81.3cm) TV with 80cm visible screen size. Resolution 1366 x 768 pixels. Brightness 550cd/m2. Contrast 1000:1. High definition ready. Nicam stereo sound. 2 x 8w RMS power output. Teletext with fastext. UHF and VHF tuners. Auto setup. Auto search tuner. Auto search sorting. Auto search labelling. Sleep timer. Child lock. NTSC compatible. Headphone socket. Front/side AV socket. DC socket. PC input. 2 SCART sockets. 230v AC mains operation. Complete with stand. Suitable for wall mounting brackets (supplied). Integrated Freeview Digital Tuner Any one seen/got one of these?? I realise they're a "budget" TV, but I've been given a load of Argos vouchers, and this looks a good bargain....

24-10-2006, 23:19	#6
kasg Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: West Sussex (Crystal Palace) Posts: 3,377	It's now £549.99 at Argos, £50 less than the non-HD ready version! Also available new on eBay for £499 + postage or reconditioned models from £399. I'm tempted - I've got the 17" (non-HD) version in the kitchen (bought on eBay) which I'm generally happy with, but I can't justify replacing the main TV yet and these sets are only going to get cheaper. Last edited by kasg : 24-10-2006 at 23:21.

25-11-2006, 10:22	#7
rwgibson99 Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Cheshire Posts: 333	That was close... Picked up a flyer from Argos earlier in the week. Cat 536/1706 , described as "Wharfedale 32in Digital LCD TV", with Freeview tuner and HD ready. Reduced from £700 to £500. (Web page says reduced from £800!) To confirm: there is a great big HD-ready logo on the printed advert, and this was only available for home delvery, so you couldn't check it until after it was set up in your living room. The product page shows no mention of HD capability or connections. Shame, they had a 26" screen in the display which looked to have a great picture. Does anyone have any experience of this brand, and if so, could you comment on the responsiveness of the set? Example: push the red button on a BBC DTT channel, how long before the page loads? Or when you press "go to channel 80", does the channel change quickly or is there a lag? Thanks Last edited by rwgibson99 : 25-11-2006 at 10:28.

25-11-2006, 11:36	#9
thms Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 56,818	it's £65.00 more than the wharfedale but has superior specs. this is LG 32'' IDTV is only £564 (8 ms response) http://www.digitaldirectuk.com/produ...oduct_id=11355 http://www.digitaldirectuk.com/produ...11355&FF=&FFI= Last edited by thms : 25-11-2006 at 11:42.

25-11-2006, 13:30	#10
soulboy77 Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Herts Posts: 17,005	You can get the Samsung LE32R73BD LCD IDTV from Currys on-line for £575.10 and free delivery using the promo codes in the order listed (for a limited period) 10% off - tenemail discount - 218711cfp free delivery - prfreedel Last edited by soulboy77 : 25-11-2006 at 13:31.

15-07-2006, 22:17	#2
Daryll Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Cambs PE26 Posts: 12	ok... as it seems no one has bought one of these, I thought I'd be a guinea pig and get one.... so heres a quick review after a couple of hours watching.... (Please bear in mind that I'm no expert on AV, and certainly not as picky as some reviewers here..!!) Generally good bright picture, freeview tuner picked up all channels fine, no sign of the "switches to standby" problem if you have a poor signal. (I live in a "borderline reception" area, with a high gain aerial in the loft.... 90% signal strength..!!) Watched Gladiator on DVD, (via scart) and that looked great... I was concerned that the Argos blurb didn't include any mention of DVI or HDMI sockets, even though its supposedly HD Ready. Before I handed over the readies, I asked to look at the set, and once they'd brought the box down, it said "HD Ready via DVI socket" on the box, so that was fine. There are input options for Scart 1 or 2, scart 1 or 2 RGB, PC, DVI. Theres also Audio out phono sockets, and composite video, s-video, audio in sockets and a headphone socket on the right side. Included in the box was basic wall mounting brackets, mains lead, and a surprise... a component to PC socket cable...3 phone plugs at one end, 15pin D plug on the other.... I'm planning on ordering a Samsung HD850 DVD player in the next few days, at the moment I've got a cheapo Technika DVD, so I'll see if the progressive scanning, and the HDMI (using a HDMI-DVI converter) makes much difference. On the downside, is the Argos blurb says "Resolution 1366 x 768 pixels." but according to the instruction book its a native resolution of 1280 X 720, although it does mention 1366x768... ??? maybe someone can explain..?? Generally, I have to say I'm very pleased with my purchase, and for the price, its a bargain... Hope this helps someone...

16-07-2006, 06:24	#3
thms Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 56,818	£699.99 is a nice price found this site which has a few reviews http://www.comparestoreprices.co.uk/...-lcd3210af.asp maybe the 1366x768 resolution kicks in when you connect to your dvd, or you are watching freeview

23-09-2006, 13:02	#4
nwg Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 243	Quote: On the downside, is the Argos blurb says "Resolution 1366 x 768 pixels." but according to the instruction book its a native resolution of 1280 X 720 That is normal and all TV's are the same. 720 and 768 is the same thing. 720 is really 768 but you only see 720 of them. I am looking at one of these. I thought HD Ready had to have HDMI not DVI. Anyone else have one.

23-09-2006, 15:24	#5
craggers Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Preston Posts: 3,605	if DVI is hdcp enabled, then thats HD ready i think. The DVI can carry a HD picture regardless i was going to go for the 26" version of this tv, but the brightness/contrast didnt impress me at all when i was playing with it in the shop

25-11-2006, 11:31	#8
soulboy77 Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Herts Posts: 17,005	On all the Wharfedale LCD TVs the responsiveness is generally poor and the picture can only be described as average but I still think they are good value for money.

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