32" LCD, Help me choose one! ASAP!

MuttleyMcLad · 06-10-2006, 18:56

I'm in the market for a 32" LCD HD Ready tv, but which one? Ive spent hours and hours looking at different models but just cant decide. The top of my budget is £800 inc delivery. I currently have sky, but may invest in sky HD in the future (when it becomes more affordable), So I need at least 1 HDMI socket. Will I need another one If HD-DVD becomes mainstream? I also own a xbox 360, so I want a TV which connects to this and shows to its full potential.Since I have sky I dont need a built in digital tuner, but looks like most the decent models have one built in.

Also im a bit lost as to what the " 720p and 1080i" mean, and do I need a TV that show 1080i? Will this make my xbox 360 games look EVEN better?

Any help would be greatly appreciated

Cheers

MML

06-10-2006, 19:14

We've just bought one of these in a 26" and it's superb!

The dealer we bought it from are one of the best we've ever dealt with. We phoned them and ordered on Tuesday and the TV was delivered on Thursday, complete with an extra high-quality scart lead. Excellent price, as well!

JUST ADDING: It has two HDMI sockets.

Captain Cod · 06-10-2006, 19:27

Have a look at this thread:

http://forum.digitalspy.co.uk/board/...d.php?t=469020

MuttleyMcLad · 06-10-2006, 19:29

Ive narrowed it down to these models, can anybody give me a "best buy"?

Panasonic TX32LXD60

Toshiba 32WLT66

THE ABOVE 2 ARE JUST OVER £700, THE 2 BELOW ARE VIRTUALLY £800, ARE THEY WORTH THE EXTRA £100.

JVC LT-32DX7

SONY KDL-32S2010

Thanks in advance

Rich.

Dtox · 06-10-2006, 19:33

My personal choice would be the Panny & I would stay clear of anything Toshiba (due to my personal experiences). At least with the Panasonic you should receive good support if anything goes wrong. Which dealer are you buying from because there lies a whole new set of problems if anything goes wrong.
JVC tend to be quite good units and often share an uncanny resembelance to Panasonic

MuttleyMcLad · 06-10-2006, 19:37

Ive seen the Panny on 123electricals4me, its priced at £705 inc delivery.

Pingu · 07-10-2006, 00:50

I have a Hyundai Q321, £615 delivered at Novatech.
It has a Samsung panel, the same as many premium brands use. The speakers are also detachable, so it has a very thin bezel. Looks absolutely amazing on the wall

Picture is brilliant, and has 1:1 pixel mapping (important if you intend to hook up a computer).

JBlink · 07-10-2006, 15:26

I have the Panny TX32LXD52 - the immediate predecessor of the 60 (and a bloody sight more expensive

but thats technology for you

) Very pleased with it indeed. I do understand the latest Sonys are extremely good as well.

natural lamer · 07-10-2006, 17:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by MuttleyMcLad

SONY KDL-32S2010

I've had one of these since the world cup. I love it, great picture, great colours. Loads of connection options, and HD material looks great when fed via a monitor cable from my PC.

michael37 · 07-10-2006, 23:32

The Panasonic is the fron runner here IMHO.

1043590 · 08-10-2006, 10:23

I'm pleased with the picture quality on my TX32LXD60. The audio is another story - there is a high pitched whine from time to time, particularly when there are on screen dissolves to black. Changing the picture setting to dynamic helps but doesn't eliminate the problem altogether. Any one got any ideas on how to resolve?

JBlink · 08-10-2006, 13:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1043590

I'm pleased with the picture quality on my TX32LXD60. The audio is another story - there is a high pitched whine from time to time, particularly when there are on screen dissolves to black. Changing the picture setting to dynamic helps but doesn't eliminate the problem altogether. Any one got any ideas on how to resolve?

Your TV is under warranty.........

Phil Hardaker · 08-10-2006, 16:10

I've had a Toshiba 32WLT66 for a few weks and so far very impressed with it.

CJL · 08-10-2006, 16:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captain Cod

Have a look at this thread:

http://forum.digitalspy.co.uk/board/...d.php?t=469020

I've just added a mini-review to that thread about the £399 HD ready 32" LCD I bought from Woolworths yesterday. While still early days I have a pretty strong feeling that this is going to turn out to be the best £400 I ever spent! If anyone is just looking for a "toe in the water" trial of HD LCD then this is the perfect "in". Apart from anything else (if you forget it is LCD and you forget it has HDMI) it's a 32" telly for £399 - you'd be very hard pressed to find a plain old CRT at that size-price, let alone an LCD or an HDMI-LCD!

(BTW while branded "Technosonic" this TV at Woolies most definitely IS the Thomson 32". I'd downloaded and read it's PDF manual the other day and can confirm that it's identical to the printed manual in the "Technosonic" box)

Cliff

Last edited by CJL : 08-10-2006 at 16:24.

MuttleyMcLad · 14-10-2006, 00:12

The panny seems my fav out of the 4.

Ive been told the Panasonic TX32LXD60 does not have vga?

I'm not intending to connect my pc to my tv, so does the fact the panasonic doesnt not have vga still an issue?

The main reason i'm buying a HD ready Tv is for my xbox 360!

uknowsit · 24-10-2006, 22:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by MuttleyMcLad

The panny seems my fav out of the 4.

Ive been told the Panasonic TX32LXD60 does not have vga?

I'm not intending to connect my pc to my tv, so does the fact the panasonic doesnt not have vga still an issue?

The main reason i'm buying a HD ready Tv is for my xbox 360!

no its runs amazing with the 360 well worth a look

tonyb61 · 01-11-2006, 14:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by MuttleyMcLad

The panny seems my fav out of the 4.

I read on another forum that some OP's had returned the Panasonic because of sound issues and backlight leakage ?

FlatProblem · 01-11-2006, 15:43

Is 32" the main criteria or the £800 price?

My Dad has a Toshiba 32WLT66 and thats great, as a result I bought the 37WL66 (37" version, but no freeveiw built in) for £829 (play.com, delivery was a nightmare), and thats pretty good!

bazfoster · 01-11-2006, 20:24

How about LG 32LC2DB?

http://www.dixons.co.uk/martprd/stor...ory_oid=-28573

I've seen it in currys playing an HD source and it picture quality looked excellent. The set is also very good looking!

Mines coming on Saturday!!

Danharvey · 01-11-2006, 20:57

Had a 32WLT66 delivered on monday and I am more than happy with it. Easy to install and use, colour very good (even the blacks) and sound is good.

It even looks good with an SD broadcast and XBOX 360 is just out of this world.

Can you guess that I like it?

MuttleyMcLad · 02-11-2006, 18:44

I ended up buying a Samsung LE32R72BX from currys on line. Does anybody on here have any experience of that model? Still waiting for it to come though. I sold my xbox 360 to a work colleague, as I'm going to buy a PS3 is march. I will just have to play FM2007 on my pc until then!

06-10-2006, 18:56	#1
MuttleyMcLad Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 15	32" LCD, Help me choose one! ASAP! I'm in the market for a 32" LCD HD Ready tv, but which one? Ive spent hours and hours looking at different models but just cant decide. The top of my budget is £800 inc delivery. I currently have sky, but may invest in sky HD in the future (when it becomes more affordable), So I need at least 1 HDMI socket. Will I need another one If HD-DVD becomes mainstream? I also own a xbox 360, so I want a TV which connects to this and shows to its full potential.Since I have sky I dont need a built in digital tuner, but looks like most the decent models have one built in. Also im a bit lost as to what the " 720p and 1080i" mean, and do I need a TV that show 1080i? Will this make my xbox 360 games look EVEN better? Any help would be greatly appreciated Cheers MML

06-10-2006, 19:14	#2
cute chick Posts: n/a	We've just bought one of these in a 26" and it's superb! The dealer we bought it from are one of the best we've ever dealt with. We phoned them and ordered on Tuesday and the TV was delivered on Thursday, complete with an extra high-quality scart lead. Excellent price, as well! JUST ADDING: It has two HDMI sockets.

06-10-2006, 19:27	#3
Captain Cod Forum Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Grimsby Posts: 2,429	Have a look at this thread: http://forum.digitalspy.co.uk/board/...d.php?t=469020

06-10-2006, 19:29	#4
MuttleyMcLad Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 15	Ive narrowed it down to these models, can anybody give me a "best buy"? Panasonic TX32LXD60 Toshiba 32WLT66 THE ABOVE 2 ARE JUST OVER £700, THE 2 BELOW ARE VIRTUALLY £800, ARE THEY WORTH THE EXTRA £100. JVC LT-32DX7 SONY KDL-32S2010 Thanks in advance Rich.

06-10-2006, 19:33	#5
Dtox Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 18	My personal choice would be the Panny & I would stay clear of anything Toshiba (due to my personal experiences). At least with the Panasonic you should receive good support if anything goes wrong. Which dealer are you buying from because there lies a whole new set of problems if anything goes wrong. JVC tend to be quite good units and often share an uncanny resembelance to Panasonic

06-10-2006, 19:37	#6
MuttleyMcLad Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 15	Ive seen the Panny on 123electricals4me, its priced at £705 inc delivery.

07-10-2006, 00:50	#7
Pingu Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Cornwall Posts: 10,529	I have a Hyundai Q321, £615 delivered at Novatech. It has a Samsung panel, the same as many premium brands use. The speakers are also detachable, so it has a very thin bezel. Looks absolutely amazing on the wall Picture is brilliant, and has 1:1 pixel mapping (important if you intend to hook up a computer).

07-10-2006, 15:26	#8
JBlink Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 2,926	I have the Panny TX32LXD52 - the immediate predecessor of the 60 (and a bloody sight more expensive but thats technology for you ) Very pleased with it indeed. I do understand the latest Sonys are extremely good as well.

07-10-2006, 17:06	#9
natural lamer Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 287	Quote: Originally Posted by MuttleyMcLad SONY KDL-32S2010 I've had one of these since the world cup. I love it, great picture, great colours. Loads of connection options, and HD material looks great when fed via a monitor cable from my PC.

07-10-2006, 23:32	#10
michael37 Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Livingston Posts: 2,613	The Panasonic is the fron runner here IMHO.

08-10-2006, 10:23	#11
1043590 Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Bristol Posts: 31	I'm pleased with the picture quality on my TX32LXD60. The audio is another story - there is a high pitched whine from time to time, particularly when there are on screen dissolves to black. Changing the picture setting to dynamic helps but doesn't eliminate the problem altogether. Any one got any ideas on how to resolve?

08-10-2006, 13:47	#12
JBlink Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 2,926	Quote: Originally Posted by 1043590 I'm pleased with the picture quality on my TX32LXD60. The audio is another story - there is a high pitched whine from time to time, particularly when there are on screen dissolves to black. Changing the picture setting to dynamic helps but doesn't eliminate the problem altogether. Any one got any ideas on how to resolve? Your TV is under warranty.........

08-10-2006, 16:10	#13
Phil Hardaker Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 19	I've had a Toshiba 32WLT66 for a few weks and so far very impressed with it.

08-10-2006, 16:23	#14
CJL Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Finchingfield, Essex Posts: 5,511	Quote: Originally Posted by Captain Cod Have a look at this thread: http://forum.digitalspy.co.uk/board/...d.php?t=469020 I've just added a mini-review to that thread about the £399 HD ready 32" LCD I bought from Woolworths yesterday. While still early days I have a pretty strong feeling that this is going to turn out to be the best £400 I ever spent! If anyone is just looking for a "toe in the water" trial of HD LCD then this is the perfect "in". Apart from anything else (if you forget it is LCD and you forget it has HDMI) it's a 32" telly for £399 - you'd be very hard pressed to find a plain old CRT at that size-price, let alone an LCD or an HDMI-LCD! (BTW while branded "Technosonic" this TV at Woolies most definitely IS the Thomson 32". I'd downloaded and read it's PDF manual the other day and can confirm that it's identical to the printed manual in the "Technosonic" box) Cliff Last edited by CJL : 08-10-2006 at 16:24.

14-10-2006, 00:12	#15
MuttleyMcLad Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 15	The panny seems my fav out of the 4. Ive been told the Panasonic TX32LXD60 does not have vga? I'm not intending to connect my pc to my tv, so does the fact the panasonic doesnt not have vga still an issue? The main reason i'm buying a HD ready Tv is for my xbox 360!

24-10-2006, 22:59	#16
uknowsit Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Liverpool Posts: 407	Quote: Originally Posted by MuttleyMcLad The panny seems my fav out of the 4. Ive been told the Panasonic TX32LXD60 does not have vga? I'm not intending to connect my pc to my tv, so does the fact the panasonic doesnt not have vga still an issue? The main reason i'm buying a HD ready Tv is for my xbox 360! no its runs amazing with the 360 well worth a look

01-11-2006, 14:00	#17
tonyb61 Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 21	Quote: Originally Posted by MuttleyMcLad The panny seems my fav out of the 4. I read on another forum that some OP's had returned the Panasonic because of sound issues and backlight leakage ?

01-11-2006, 15:43	#18
FlatProblem Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Harrogate, North Yorkshire Posts: 901	Is 32" the main criteria or the £800 price? My Dad has a Toshiba 32WLT66 and thats great, as a result I bought the 37WL66 (37" version, but no freeveiw built in) for £829 (play.com, delivery was a nightmare), and thats pretty good!

01-11-2006, 20:24	#19
bazfoster Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 66	How about LG 32LC2DB? http://www.dixons.co.uk/martprd/stor...ory_oid=-28573 I've seen it in currys playing an HD source and it picture quality looked excellent. The set is also very good looking! Mines coming on Saturday!!

01-11-2006, 20:57	#20
Danharvey Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Sheffield Posts: 45	Had a 32WLT66 delivered on monday and I am more than happy with it. Easy to install and use, colour very good (even the blacks) and sound is good. It even looks good with an SD broadcast and XBOX 360 is just out of this world. Can you guess that I like it?

02-11-2006, 18:44	#21
MuttleyMcLad Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 15	I ended up buying a Samsung LE32R72BX from currys on line. Does anybody on here have any experience of that model? Still waiting for it to come though. I sold my xbox 360 to a work colleague, as I'm going to buy a PS3 is march. I will just have to play FM2007 on my pc until then!

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