32" HD LCD for £500, Possable?

Hotbird · 12-02-2007, 13:42

as per the title is it possable to get a 32" LCD HD ready TV for £500 (give or take). My TV died over the weekend and I am looking to replace it, I was just going to get a basic CRT but there are very few of them about now

So I have looked at a few LCDs and I like the idea of been able to hook up my PC to play HD video on the screen.

spendleb · 12-02-2007, 13:57

I bought the Relysis model from Woolworths for £470, 32" LCD HD tv, great picture and can't fault it at all.

digibod · 12-02-2007, 18:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hotbird

as per the title is it possable to get a 32" LCD HD ready TV for £500 (give or take). My TV died over the weekend and I am looking to replace it, I was just going to get a basic CRT but there are very few of them about now

So I have looked at a few LCDs and I like the idea of been able to hook up my PC to play HD video on the screen.

you wont go far wrong with this.

best to stick to branded sets if poss.

good luck
digi

http://www.empiredirect.co.uk/conten...GE-32LB1DB.htm

thms · 12-02-2007, 21:19

http://www.avforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=455307

i looked in av forum and found an 18 page thread (above)
on a 32''lcd tv by AOC, model L32w551t for around £399
i've never heard of this company. but from the appearance
and specification of this set it looks to be excellent value..

http://www.aoc-europe.com/lcdtv_L32W451B.html

http://www.eclipsecomputers.com/prod...e=MOA-L32W551T
for £387.69 (inc vat)

Laurajayne7981 · 12-02-2007, 21:44

Currys are doing deals on branded LCd HD tvs, i saw a couple for under £500, check their website.

Hotbird · 13-02-2007, 10:24

Wow, I wasnt expecting much from this post, but from the looks of thing I should be able to get a HD LCD 32" for £500, that AOC seem to get a good read up on the first few pages of the AVforum (Great place as well), I need to have a good read through of that but it seems a great deal.

Thanx, I am going to surriously look into some LCDs now as I should be able to get one in my budget.

Nigel Goodwin · 13-02-2007, 10:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hotbird

Wow, I wasnt expecting much from this post, but from the looks of thing I should be able to get a HD LCD 32" for £500, that AOC seem to get a good read up on the first few pages of the AVforum (Great place as well), I need to have a good read through of that but it seems a great deal.

Thanx, I am going to surriously look into some LCDs now as I should be able to get one in my budget.

Try and check their picture quality against the more expensive sets - the difference is usually HUGE!.

charmed1987 · 13-02-2007, 13:19

i brought a videoseven ltv27 off amazon and didnt check the picture but when i recevied it gave a awesome picture

but i have found out its a sony made rebranded tv

Nigel Goodwin · 13-02-2007, 13:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by charmed1987

i brought a videoseven ltv27 off amazon and didnt check the picture but when i recevied it gave a awesome picture

but i have found out its a sony made rebranded tv

That doesn't sound very likely!, and it looks nothing like a Sony, and nor does the spec!.

FlatProblem · 13-02-2007, 15:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nigel Goodwin

That doesn't sound very likely!, and it looks nothing like a Sony, and nor does the spec!.

Is this one of those "its made in the same factory, so it must be the same telly" situations?

charmed1987 · 13-02-2007, 16:00

oh nigel the specs on amazon are all wrong anyway so i wouldnt take what amazon says lightly oh and i know for a fact its a sony as ive got a friend who works for sony as he knows fulll well what im saying is true

Nigel Goodwin · 13-02-2007, 16:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by charmed1987

oh nigel the specs on amazon are all wrong anyway so i wouldnt take what amazon says lightly oh and i know for a fact its a sony as ive got a friend who works for sony as he knows fulll well what im saying is true

I would have thought it's more likely he's either 'having you on', or doesn't have a clue what he's on about!.

You say he works for Sony, what does he do?.

Hotbird · 13-02-2007, 19:46

After some hunting today I have started to come up with an ever grewing lists of TVs that I like the look of, sadly I have little knowledge on anything LCD related but I am learning as I go along (slowly).

Most of these are over the £500 I wanted but they do all come under £600, I wondered if anyone had any opinions on these screens (and the retailers if possible), I am still searching for more screens but wondered which area I should go for, the cheap sets look appealing from a price point of view but for slightly more than my original £500 I start to be able to get a more known brand.

Thanx for any help, buying an LCD seems a minefield for those not in the know.

AOC L32W551t 32" LCD @ £380 @ DirectTVs.co.uk
http://www.directtvs.co.uk/AOC_L32W5.../version-1.asp

ACER AT3220 32" LCD @ £500 @ directTVS.co.uk
http://www.directtvs.co.uk/Acer_AT32.../version-1.asp

LG 32LC2D 32" LCD @ £516 @ digitaldirect
http://www.digitaldirect.co.uk/produ...oduct_id=12351

Toshiba 32WL66 32" LCD @ £524 @ digitaldirect
http://www.digitaldirect.co.uk/produ...FTwHQgodAVs-tw

Sharp LC32GD8E 32" LCD @ £549 @ prcdirect
http://www.prcdirect.co.uk/productli...roup=26-32INCH

Samsung LE32R72BX 32" LCD @ £560 @ Dixons /with discount code FEB30TV £530
http://www.dixons.co.uk/martprd/stor...ve+LCD+TVs+07A

LG 32LB1D 32" LCD @ £565 @ digitaldirect
http://www.digitaldirect.co.uk/produ...oduct_id=11413

Panasonic TX32LXD60 32" LCD @ £568 @ prcdirect
http://www.prcdirect.co.uk/showprodu...&pid=TX32LXD60

Samsung LE32R74BDX 32" LCD @ £569 @ directTVs.co.uk
http://www.directtvs.co.uk/Samsung_L.../version-1.asp

the chimp · 14-02-2007, 00:19

379.99 for one in woolworths the other day.

I saw the 40inch version of this samsung in someones house last week with the 360 playing on it and it was absolutely awesome, a stunning picture.

Samsung LE32R74BDX 32" LCD @ £569 @ directTVs.co.uk
http://www.directtvs.co.uk/Samsung_...X/version-1.asp

giles_r · 14-02-2007, 10:41

Forget the unbranded stuff.

I'd look at the Samsung (R74), Panny, or Tosh.

iDan · 14-02-2007, 11:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by charmed1987

oh nigel the specs on amazon are all wrong anyway so i wouldnt take what amazon says lightly oh and i know for a fact its a sony as ive got a friend who works for sony as he knows fulll well what im saying is true

Is it hell made by Sony!

Gee, you're a funny guy!

booie · 14-02-2007, 17:26

i think it might be true because i have a ALBA PS3

iDan · 14-02-2007, 17:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by booie

i think it might be true because i have a ALBA PS3

Oh, i wish i had.

mattyl149 · 14-02-2007, 21:39

I am working loads of overtime to save up for a new TV, and I went to the Direct TV website and saw the 50inch Plasma. I will no doubt start a thread when I have the money

risingstar · 15-02-2007, 00:58

I own a Toshiba 32WL66 and i think that it is an excellent television. I bought the 26inch model first but then I swapped it for the 32 inch model because i kept on reading on these forums that 32 inch was the best size for a living room unless you had a really small room. Reading all that persuaded me to go for the bigger set.

I got mine from John Lewis and it came with the 5 year guarantee. John Lewis do price matching which is good and they will match any High store price and plus you will get the free extended warranty on top as well.

This telly has had it price slashed in some stores as a newer Toshiba 32WLT68 replaced it but some of the reviews for the newer sets haven't been as good as the WL66 got.

It is a very good television the 32WL66 which i would recommend.

risingstar · 15-02-2007, 01:56

Just a correction i own the Toshiba 32WLT66 which comes with the built in digital tuner.

The Toshiba 32WL66 is basically the same television i believe but it does not come with the built in digital tuner i believe so you will not get the free freeview channels.

alanwarwic · 15-02-2007, 05:30

the Panny TX32...... has a fantastic picture but no PC input.

My brother paid £1400 for it last year. 3 year warranty but £1400!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

iDan · 15-02-2007, 10:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by alanwarwic

the Panny TX32...... has a fantastic picture but no PC input.

My brother paid £1400 for it last year. 3 year warranty but £1400!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Depends which 'TX32' it is...

There's the TX32LXD60, TX32LXD600, TX32LXD52, TX32LXD50, TX32LXD500.....

sonytvman · 16-02-2007, 15:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by Telly_Man

Is it hell made by Sony!

Gee, you're a funny guy!

telly_man and nigel goodwin how the hell do you know if the telly is made by sony do you work for sony

iDan · 16-02-2007, 15:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by sonytvman

telly_man and nigel goodwin how the hell do you know if the telly is made by sony do you work for sony

Provide some evidence that it is made by Sony and i'll reconsider my view...

Until then, i still agree with what i said.

Last edited by iDan : 16-02-2007 at 15:49.

12-02-2007, 13:42	#1
Hotbird Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 9,794	32" HD LCD for £500, Possable? as per the title is it possable to get a 32" LCD HD ready TV for £500 (give or take). My TV died over the weekend and I am looking to replace it, I was just going to get a basic CRT but there are very few of them about now So I have looked at a few LCDs and I like the idea of been able to hook up my PC to play HD video on the screen.

12-02-2007, 21:19	#4
thms Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 56,818	http://www.avforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=455307 i looked in av forum and found an 18 page thread (above) on a 32''lcd tv by AOC, model L32w551t for around £399 i've never heard of this company. but from the appearance and specification of this set it looks to be excellent value.. http://www.aoc-europe.com/lcdtv_L32W451B.html http://www.eclipsecomputers.com/prod...e=MOA-L32W551T for £387.69 (inc vat) Last edited by thms : 12-02-2007 at 21:44.

15-02-2007, 00:58	#20
risingstar Guest Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 2,751	I own a Toshiba 32WL66 and i think that it is an excellent television. I bought the 26inch model first but then I swapped it for the 32 inch model because i kept on reading on these forums that 32 inch was the best size for a living room unless you had a really small room. Reading all that persuaded me to go for the bigger set. I got mine from John Lewis and it came with the 5 year guarantee. John Lewis do price matching which is good and they will match any High store price and plus you will get the free extended warranty on top as well. This telly has had it price slashed in some stores as a newer Toshiba 32WLT68 replaced it but some of the reviews for the newer sets haven't been as good as the WL66 got. It is a very good television the 32WL66 which i would recommend. Last edited by risingstar : 15-02-2007 at 01:12.

15-02-2007, 01:56	#21
risingstar Guest Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 2,751	Just a correction i own the Toshiba 32WLT66 which comes with the built in digital tuner. The Toshiba 32WL66 is basically the same television i believe but it does not come with the built in digital tuner i believe so you will not get the free freeview channels. Last edited by risingstar : 15-02-2007 at 01:58.

12-02-2007, 13:57	#2
spendleb Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 3,899	I bought the Relysis model from Woolworths for £470, 32" LCD HD tv, great picture and can't fault it at all.

12-02-2007, 18:48	#3
digibod Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Liverpool Posts: 4,305	Quote: Originally Posted by Hotbird as per the title is it possable to get a 32" LCD HD ready TV for £500 (give or take). My TV died over the weekend and I am looking to replace it, I was just going to get a basic CRT but there are very few of them about now So I have looked at a few LCDs and I like the idea of been able to hook up my PC to play HD video on the screen. you wont go far wrong with this. best to stick to branded sets if poss. good luck digi http://www.empiredirect.co.uk/conten...GE-32LB1DB.htm

12-02-2007, 21:44	#5
Laurajayne7981 Banned User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Glasgow Posts: 774	Currys are doing deals on branded LCd HD tvs, i saw a couple for under £500, check their website.

13-02-2007, 10:24	#6
Hotbird Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 9,794	Wow, I wasnt expecting much from this post, but from the looks of thing I should be able to get a HD LCD 32" for £500, that AOC seem to get a good read up on the first few pages of the AVforum (Great place as well), I need to have a good read through of that but it seems a great deal. Thanx, I am going to surriously look into some LCDs now as I should be able to get one in my budget.

13-02-2007, 10:28	#7
Nigel Goodwin Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: North Derbyshire Posts: 41,789	Quote: Originally Posted by Hotbird Wow, I wasnt expecting much from this post, but from the looks of thing I should be able to get a HD LCD 32" for £500, that AOC seem to get a good read up on the first few pages of the AVforum (Great place as well), I need to have a good read through of that but it seems a great deal. Thanx, I am going to surriously look into some LCDs now as I should be able to get one in my budget. Try and check their picture quality against the more expensive sets - the difference is usually HUGE!.

13-02-2007, 13:19	#8
charmed1987 Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,346	i brought a videoseven ltv27 off amazon and didnt check the picture but when i recevied it gave a awesome picture but i have found out its a sony made rebranded tv

13-02-2007, 13:25	#9
Nigel Goodwin Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: North Derbyshire Posts: 41,789	Quote: Originally Posted by charmed1987 i brought a videoseven ltv27 off amazon and didnt check the picture but when i recevied it gave a awesome picture but i have found out its a sony made rebranded tv That doesn't sound very likely!, and it looks nothing like a Sony, and nor does the spec!.

13-02-2007, 15:59	#10
FlatProblem Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Harrogate, North Yorkshire Posts: 901	Quote: Originally Posted by Nigel Goodwin That doesn't sound very likely!, and it looks nothing like a Sony, and nor does the spec!. Is this one of those "its made in the same factory, so it must be the same telly" situations?

13-02-2007, 16:00	#11
charmed1987 Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,346	oh nigel the specs on amazon are all wrong anyway so i wouldnt take what amazon says lightly oh and i know for a fact its a sony as ive got a friend who works for sony as he knows fulll well what im saying is true

13-02-2007, 16:18	#12
Nigel Goodwin Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: North Derbyshire Posts: 41,789	Quote: Originally Posted by charmed1987 oh nigel the specs on amazon are all wrong anyway so i wouldnt take what amazon says lightly oh and i know for a fact its a sony as ive got a friend who works for sony as he knows fulll well what im saying is true I would have thought it's more likely he's either 'having you on', or doesn't have a clue what he's on about!. You say he works for Sony, what does he do?.

13-02-2007, 19:46	#13
Hotbird Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 9,794	After some hunting today I have started to come up with an ever grewing lists of TVs that I like the look of, sadly I have little knowledge on anything LCD related but I am learning as I go along (slowly). Most of these are over the £500 I wanted but they do all come under £600, I wondered if anyone had any opinions on these screens (and the retailers if possible), I am still searching for more screens but wondered which area I should go for, the cheap sets look appealing from a price point of view but for slightly more than my original £500 I start to be able to get a more known brand. Thanx for any help, buying an LCD seems a minefield for those not in the know. AOC L32W551t 32" LCD @ £380 @ DirectTVs.co.uk http://www.directtvs.co.uk/AOC_L32W5.../version-1.asp ACER AT3220 32" LCD @ £500 @ directTVS.co.uk http://www.directtvs.co.uk/Acer_AT32.../version-1.asp LG 32LC2D 32" LCD @ £516 @ digitaldirect http://www.digitaldirect.co.uk/produ...oduct_id=12351 Toshiba 32WL66 32" LCD @ £524 @ digitaldirect http://www.digitaldirect.co.uk/produ...FTwHQgodAVs-tw Sharp LC32GD8E 32" LCD @ £549 @ prcdirect http://www.prcdirect.co.uk/productli...roup=26-32INCH Samsung LE32R72BX 32" LCD @ £560 @ Dixons /with discount code FEB30TV £530 http://www.dixons.co.uk/martprd/stor...ve+LCD+TVs+07A LG 32LB1D 32" LCD @ £565 @ digitaldirect http://www.digitaldirect.co.uk/produ...oduct_id=11413 Panasonic TX32LXD60 32" LCD @ £568 @ prcdirect http://www.prcdirect.co.uk/showprodu...&pid=TX32LXD60 Samsung LE32R74BDX 32" LCD @ £569 @ directTVs.co.uk http://www.directtvs.co.uk/Samsung_L.../version-1.asp

14-02-2007, 00:19	#14
the chimp Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: ]]]-- N.F.F.C. --[[[ Posts: 11,635	379.99 for one in woolworths the other day. I saw the 40inch version of this samsung in someones house last week with the 360 playing on it and it was absolutely awesome, a stunning picture. Samsung LE32R74BDX 32" LCD @ £569 @ directTVs.co.uk http://www.directtvs.co.uk/Samsung_...X/version-1.asp

14-02-2007, 10:41	#15
giles_r Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 8	Forget the unbranded stuff. I'd look at the Samsung (R74), Panny, or Tosh.

14-02-2007, 11:07	#16
iDan Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,812	Quote: Originally Posted by charmed1987 oh nigel the specs on amazon are all wrong anyway so i wouldnt take what amazon says lightly oh and i know for a fact its a sony as ive got a friend who works for sony as he knows fulll well what im saying is true Is it hell made by Sony! Gee, you're a funny guy!

14-02-2007, 17:26	#17
booie Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 370	i think it might be true because i have a ALBA PS3

14-02-2007, 17:54	#18
iDan Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,812	Quote: Originally Posted by booie i think it might be true because i have a ALBA PS3 Oh, i wish i had.

14-02-2007, 21:39	#19
mattyl149 Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Old Hill, West Midlands Posts: 2,082	I am working loads of overtime to save up for a new TV, and I went to the Direct TV website and saw the 50inch Plasma. I will no doubt start a thread when I have the money

15-02-2007, 05:30	#22
alanwarwic Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: the wild world web Posts: 28,132	the Panny TX32...... has a fantastic picture but no PC input. My brother paid £1400 for it last year. 3 year warranty but £1400!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

15-02-2007, 10:34	#23
iDan Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,812	Quote: Originally Posted by alanwarwic the Panny TX32...... has a fantastic picture but no PC input. My brother paid £1400 for it last year. 3 year warranty but £1400!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Depends which 'TX32' it is... There's the TX32LXD60, TX32LXD600, TX32LXD52, TX32LXD50, TX32LXD500.....

16-02-2007, 15:31	#24
sonytvman Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 4	Quote: Originally Posted by Telly_Man Is it hell made by Sony! Gee, you're a funny guy! telly_man and nigel goodwin how the hell do you know if the telly is made by sony do you work for sony

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16-02-2007, 15:47	#25
iDan Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,812	Quote: Originally Posted by sonytvman telly_man and nigel goodwin how the hell do you know if the telly is made by sony do you work for sony Provide some evidence that it is made by Sony and i'll reconsider my view... Until then, i still agree with what i said. Last edited by iDan : 16-02-2007 at 15:49.