Looking for 42" HD tele, recommendations?

click2366 · 20-04-2007, 01:51

Hi,

I have around £950 to spend on a 40 - 42" TV, I need to be able to connect it to my amplifer (output) my dvd player, console and also to a PC via VGA, but this needs to have the 1366x768 res, I'm looking for something with good sound and picture for a reasonable price (upto £950 but less if possible) I found this TV..

LG 42LC3R for £699 inc p&p which seems ok (I heard LG are good) although I just bought a 40" Hyundai on ebuyer but went faulty within 2 weeks.. Hyundai Q400 spec was a good tv until then but now ebuyer have discontinued that tv so in need for something newer with pretty much same spec as the Q400 (must play multiregion dvds NTSC.)

Any Suggestions? I need to find something suitable so I can order it on monday - tuesday (when I get my money refunded for the other TV mentioned previously.)

sircrump · 20-04-2007, 14:01

Panasonic 70 series (Black) is £950 in John Lewis with a 5 year guarantee.

The 600 (Silver) series is not much more (the 700 series (black) is not out yet).

The difference between 600/700 and 60/70 series is that the '00 series has better speakers and SD card record and playback facility.

Panasonic - the best, and Plasma better than LCD!!

That will upset the Sony / LCD guys !!

And no doubt start yet another - my set is better than your set thread

Tony Boman · 20-04-2007, 16:55

I agree with sircrump, the Panasonic 70 series is an absolute bargain. I have not seen it action, but the 60 series was excellent, so I am sure the 70 is at least as good. The 70 also looks better.

I actually own the Pioneer 427xd plasma, but this is a little above the 950 budget. I think the Pioneer and the Panasonic really are the best in the 950 - 1300 price range. I think you need to spend a lot more on a comparable LCD, especially for good SD input handling. I looked at the Sony X series Bravia EX when choosing a TV, but the Pioneer just seemed to handle SD programs better.

I am constantly amazed by how good my plasma looks with both HD and SD inputs.

NB: if you have a Sony X series LCD and love it, that is great and I am pleased for you. Each to their own and I am only going on personal taste. Like sircrump, I am not knocking anyone else's choice.

timmillwood · 20-04-2007, 17:23

I really like the new Samsung Plasmas with 15:000:1 contrast ratio.

Do not go for an LCD the colours are so washed out!

click2366 · 21-04-2007, 14:33

whats the difference between LCD and Plasma then?

alanwarwic · 21-04-2007, 14:50

this has to be the highest spec ever for the £700 price
http://www.misco.co.uk/Content/Email...bc20070329.htm
Full 1080p

Nigel Goodwin · 21-04-2007, 15:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by click2366

whats the difference between LCD and Plasma then?

Main difference is that Plasma owners say Plasma are best, and LCD owners say LCD are best. You should go and compare them and make up your own mind.

stattospur · 21-04-2007, 16:07

http://www.plasma-lcd-facts.co.uk/

read that.

stattospur · 21-04-2007, 16:08

I have a Panasonic 42PX70 plasma and its amazine - but Ill come clean and say that LCD isnt very good for sport as the ball and screen smears when watching football and such.

Plasma has far better 'black' colours then LCD.

stattospur · 21-04-2007, 16:10

oh and LCD was designed for calculators in the 60s - nuff said.

Weigh-Man · 21-04-2007, 16:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by stattospur

http://www.plasma-lcd-facts.co.uk/

read that.

Very Good, that confirms what I have been thinking for a while, I have a plasma and think it looks great, whenever I see an LCD I think the picture quality is poor in comparison and the colors are no where near as bright

click2366 · 22-04-2007, 00:07

are there plasma tv's that can be used as PC monitors? and I mean a 1366x768 resolution?

I have a friend says Plasmas "resolution is lower and they die" and that "the quality is terrible in comparison."

since I'm using the TV has a PC monitor as well it needs to be able to have a 1366x768 resolution.

I've currently seen an TV (Samsung LE40N73B 40" LCD TV) that will work as what I want it to with my PC, but I'm a big movie watcher so I'm hoping this LCD will display well.

thms · 27-04-2007, 08:22

hd test gave this set has a rave review and they highly recommend it

http://www.hdtvtest.co.uk/Samsung-LE40M86BD/

so although a little dearer (dixon's price £1,074.99)
for movie buffs, it would seem it is worth it

http://www.dixons.co.uk/product.php?...camp_id=kelkoo

nathanbrazil · 27-04-2007, 10:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tony Boman

I am constantly amazed by how good my plasma looks with both HD and SD inputs.

Do you use a PC with your plasma screen? I'm looking around with the idea of getting a large screen, 42" or above, which would look good using SD and PC input. So far, I've been frustrated by the 768 vertical limit of screens I've seen, or an HDMI input that produces a resolution that is not lounge friendly.

thms · 27-04-2007, 21:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by nathanbrazil

Do you use a PC with your plasma screen? I'm looking around with the idea of getting a large screen, 42" or above, which would look good using SD and PC input. So far, I've been frustrated by the 768 vertical limit of screens I've seen, or an HDMI input that produces a resolution that is not lounge friendly.

LE40M87BDX is £1021.00
http://www.be-direct.co.uk/showprodu...SAM-LE40M87BDX

the LE46M87BDX is £1563.00
http://www.be-direct.co.uk/showprodu...047919698d89eb

15,000:1, 8ms, 3 x HDMI 1.3, PC input, and 1080p resolution.

both at BE Direct

nathanbrazil · 28-04-2007, 11:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by thms

LE40M87BDX is £1021.00
http://www.be-direct.co.uk/showprodu...SAM-LE40M87BDX

the LE46M87BDX is £1563.00
http://www.be-direct.co.uk/showprodu...047919698d89eb

15,000:1, 8ms, 3 x HDMI 1.3, PC input, and 1080p resolution.

both at BE Direct

Right-ho, thanks for that.

roddydogs · 05-05-2007, 07:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by stattospur

http://www.plasma-lcd-facts.co.uk/

read that.

Why? its a site sponsored by Hitachi to sell their Plasmas, anyone can "Google" round LCD v Plasma and pick a site that supports their own view (or sholud that be what theve bought) or any other argument for that matter. DEJA VU

roddydogs · 05-05-2007, 07:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by Weigh-Man

Very Good, that confirms what I have been thinking for a while, I have a plasma and think it looks great, whenever I see an LCD I think the picture quality is poor in comparison and the colors are no where near as bright

what make me think youve got Plasma? DEJA VU

20-04-2007, 01:51	#1
click2366 Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 224	Looking for 42" HD tele, recommendations? Hi, I have around £950 to spend on a 40 - 42" TV, I need to be able to connect it to my amplifer (output) my dvd player, console and also to a PC via VGA, but this needs to have the 1366x768 res, I'm looking for something with good sound and picture for a reasonable price (upto £950 but less if possible) I found this TV.. LG 42LC3R for £699 inc p&p which seems ok (I heard LG are good) although I just bought a 40" Hyundai on ebuyer but went faulty within 2 weeks.. Hyundai Q400 spec was a good tv until then but now ebuyer have discontinued that tv so in need for something newer with pretty much same spec as the Q400 (must play multiregion dvds NTSC.) Any Suggestions? I need to find something suitable so I can order it on monday - tuesday (when I get my money refunded for the other TV mentioned previously.)

20-04-2007, 14:01	#2
sircrump Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 51	Panasonic 70 series (Black) is £950 in John Lewis with a 5 year guarantee. The 600 (Silver) series is not much more (the 700 series (black) is not out yet). The difference between 600/700 and 60/70 series is that the '00 series has better speakers and SD card record and playback facility. Panasonic - the best, and Plasma better than LCD!! That will upset the Sony / LCD guys !! And no doubt start yet another - my set is better than your set thread

20-04-2007, 16:55	#3
Tony Boman Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Church Crookham, Hampshire Posts: 137	I agree with sircrump, the Panasonic 70 series is an absolute bargain. I have not seen it action, but the 60 series was excellent, so I am sure the 70 is at least as good. The 70 also looks better. I actually own the Pioneer 427xd plasma, but this is a little above the 950 budget. I think the Pioneer and the Panasonic really are the best in the 950 - 1300 price range. I think you need to spend a lot more on a comparable LCD, especially for good SD input handling. I looked at the Sony X series Bravia EX when choosing a TV, but the Pioneer just seemed to handle SD programs better. I am constantly amazed by how good my plasma looks with both HD and SD inputs. NB: if you have a Sony X series LCD and love it, that is great and I am pleased for you. Each to their own and I am only going on personal taste. Like sircrump, I am not knocking anyone else's choice.

20-04-2007, 17:23	#4
timmillwood Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 631	I really like the new Samsung Plasmas with 15:000:1 contrast ratio. Do not go for an LCD the colours are so washed out!

21-04-2007, 14:33	#5
click2366 Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 224	whats the difference between LCD and Plasma then?

21-04-2007, 14:50	#6
alanwarwic Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: the wild world web Posts: 28,132	this has to be the highest spec ever for the £700 price http://www.misco.co.uk/Content/Email...bc20070329.htm Full 1080p

21-04-2007, 15:11	#7
Nigel Goodwin Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: North Derbyshire Posts: 41,789	Quote: Originally Posted by click2366 whats the difference between LCD and Plasma then? Main difference is that Plasma owners say Plasma are best, and LCD owners say LCD are best. You should go and compare them and make up your own mind.

21-04-2007, 16:07	#8
stattospur Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Over here ! Posts: 1,663	http://www.plasma-lcd-facts.co.uk/ read that.

21-04-2007, 16:08	#9
stattospur Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Over here ! Posts: 1,663	I have a Panasonic 42PX70 plasma and its amazine - but Ill come clean and say that LCD isnt very good for sport as the ball and screen smears when watching football and such. Plasma has far better 'black' colours then LCD.

21-04-2007, 16:10	#10
stattospur Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Over here ! Posts: 1,663	oh and LCD was designed for calculators in the 60s - nuff said.

21-04-2007, 16:33	#11
Weigh-Man Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: South Yorkshire Posts: 2,073	Quote: Originally Posted by stattospur http://www.plasma-lcd-facts.co.uk/ read that. Very Good, that confirms what I have been thinking for a while, I have a plasma and think it looks great, whenever I see an LCD I think the picture quality is poor in comparison and the colors are no where near as bright

22-04-2007, 00:07	#12
click2366 Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 224	are there plasma tv's that can be used as PC monitors? and I mean a 1366x768 resolution? I have a friend says Plasmas "resolution is lower and they die" and that "the quality is terrible in comparison." since I'm using the TV has a PC monitor as well it needs to be able to have a 1366x768 resolution. I've currently seen an TV (Samsung LE40N73B 40" LCD TV) that will work as what I want it to with my PC, but I'm a big movie watcher so I'm hoping this LCD will display well.

27-04-2007, 08:22	#13
thms Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 56,818	hd test gave this set has a rave review and they highly recommend it http://www.hdtvtest.co.uk/Samsung-LE40M86BD/ so although a little dearer (dixon's price £1,074.99) for movie buffs, it would seem it is worth it http://www.dixons.co.uk/product.php?...camp_id=kelkoo

27-04-2007, 10:40	#14
nathanbrazil Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: AccountKiller Posts: 8,749	Quote: Originally Posted by Tony Boman I am constantly amazed by how good my plasma looks with both HD and SD inputs. Do you use a PC with your plasma screen? I'm looking around with the idea of getting a large screen, 42" or above, which would look good using SD and PC input. So far, I've been frustrated by the 768 vertical limit of screens I've seen, or an HDMI input that produces a resolution that is not lounge friendly.

27-04-2007, 21:35	#15
thms Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 56,818	Quote: Originally Posted by nathanbrazil Do you use a PC with your plasma screen? I'm looking around with the idea of getting a large screen, 42" or above, which would look good using SD and PC input. So far, I've been frustrated by the 768 vertical limit of screens I've seen, or an HDMI input that produces a resolution that is not lounge friendly. LE40M87BDX is £1021.00 http://www.be-direct.co.uk/showprodu...SAM-LE40M87BDX the LE46M87BDX is £1563.00 http://www.be-direct.co.uk/showprodu...047919698d89eb 15,000:1, 8ms, 3 x HDMI 1.3, PC input, and 1080p resolution. both at BE Direct

28-04-2007, 11:53	#16
nathanbrazil Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: AccountKiller Posts: 8,749	Quote: Originally Posted by thms LE40M87BDX is £1021.00 http://www.be-direct.co.uk/showprodu...SAM-LE40M87BDX the LE46M87BDX is £1563.00 http://www.be-direct.co.uk/showprodu...047919698d89eb 15,000:1, 8ms, 3 x HDMI 1.3, PC input, and 1080p resolution. both at BE Direct Right-ho, thanks for that.

05-05-2007, 07:50	#17
roddydogs Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 6,351	Quote: Originally Posted by stattospur http://www.plasma-lcd-facts.co.uk/ read that. Why? its a site sponsored by Hitachi to sell their Plasmas, anyone can "Google" round LCD v Plasma and pick a site that supports their own view (or sholud that be what theve bought) or any other argument for that matter. DEJA VU

05-05-2007, 07:56	#18
roddydogs Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 6,351	Quote: Originally Posted by Weigh-Man Very Good, that confirms what I have been thinking for a while, I have a plasma and think it looks great, whenever I see an LCD I think the picture quality is poor in comparison and the colors are no where near as bright what make me think youve got Plasma? DEJA VU

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