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Old 01-01-2007, 17:06
flynnyj
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hi guys,

i am looking to buy a new tv either plasma or lcd - not sure which yet although i have been looking at THIS. however where i want to wall mount it in my living room is over the fireplace. now will the heat from this cause a problem? the actual wall stays cool even when the fire itself has been on for hours on full setting. also the actual mantlepiece itself will dissipate the directly rising heat as it has a metal heat shield underneath.

will this lead to any problems?

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Old 01-01-2007, 19:05
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It may create problems with neck ache. How far away are you sitting from it because above a fireplace will make it quite high?
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Old 01-01-2007, 21:11
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just under 4m. it will be about 4 1/2 feet up. i think that this will be ok. the main thing is the heat, from the fire below.
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Old 01-01-2007, 21:18
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Maybe the best thing is to check the temperature by placing a thermometer at different locations where the display will sit, although a possible problem with this approach is the panel's fan affecting the airflow.

It'll probably be ok but I would again check the temperature when the panel is fitted and running just to be safe.
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Old 01-01-2007, 22:44
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Although the Currys site says the TV is wall mountable, it's worth bearing in mine that the TV doesn't include the wall mount, also, if you're intending on not using the supplied table top stand, you'd be able to get the TV (panel only) quite a bit cheaper online.
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Old 02-01-2007, 11:14
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thanks - where can you buy the wall mounts? or do currys etc give the option at purchase?

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Old 02-01-2007, 11:28
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i think its too high never mind the heat. my mates put his up there and its terrible. shocking actually.

of course you could get a couple of bar stools and its like watching down the pub.. ha ha only joking
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Old 02-01-2007, 11:37
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Originally Posted by flynnyj
thanks - where can you buy the wall mounts? or do currys etc give the option at purchase?

thanks
They will do, but, they'll also charge about £200 for it!

eBay tend to be the best to buy brackets, they're all universal.
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Old 02-01-2007, 14:26
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Originally Posted by niall campbell
i think its too high never mind the heat. my mates put his up there and its terrible. shocking actually.

of course you could get a couple of bar stools and its like watching down the pub.. ha ha only joking
I agree which is why I mentioned it though ultimately it is flynnyj's choice.
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Old 02-01-2007, 15:30
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wiht the size of the sofa and the distance from where the tv will be situated, it seems to be perfectly fine - our existing tv sits on top of a 5 foot cabinet at the other end of the living room at the mo and we havn't had neck strain as yet!! but thanks for the advice.


so any bracket is universal, so long as it states 42"?

and finally is the above tv 1080p, as i have heard that this is more future proof. if not any reccomendations? i have about £1200.00 to play with for a tv, wall mount and two of those tall thin speakers.

thanks for all the help guys
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Old 02-01-2007, 21:56
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Originally Posted by flynnyj
wiht the size of the sofa and the distance from where the tv will be situated, it seems to be perfectly fine - our existing tv sits on top of a 5 foot cabinet at the other end of the living room at the mo and we havn't had neck strain as yet!! but thanks for the advice.


so any bracket is universal, so long as it states 42"?

and finally is the above tv 1080p, as i have heard that this is more future proof. if not any reccomendations? i have about £1200.00 to play with for a tv, wall mount and two of those tall thin speakers.

thanks for all the help guys
The Panny takes a VESA wall mount. There are many cheap ones that work, go to the wall mounting forum (in both plasma and LCD sections) for better info.

That TV is 1024x768 (I think it takes 1080i max), that doesn't mean it has a worse picture than a 1080p unit. I personally wouldn't worry about it.
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