LCD for my bedroom - help!

Pingman · 25-06-2007, 20:09

Hi guys, I am looking to buy a HDTV for my bedroom, around 23" to 26", budget is small, around £300 but could push to £350.

I was thinking either:

http://www.richersounds.co.uk/showpr...=HITA-26LD6600

or

http://www.richersounds.co.uk/showpr...=PHIL-23PF4321

But I was concerned that the Philips only has one Scart, which is a pain at the mo (only 1 scart on my current TV) as I have to swap the Digi box and the Wii around every time I want to use the one thats not plugged in (if that makes sense!

) I assume if I had two this would not be the case?

Let me know your thoughts,

Dave

bobcar · 26-06-2007, 20:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pingman

Hi guys, I am looking to buy a HDTV for my bedroom, around 23" to 26", budget is small, around £300 but could push to £350.

I was thinking either:

http://www.richersounds.co.uk/showpr...=HITA-26LD6600

or

http://www.richersounds.co.uk/showpr...=PHIL-23PF4321

But I was concerned that the Philips only has one Scart, which is a pain at the mo (only 1 scart on my current TV) as I have to swap the Digi box and the Wii around every time I want to use the one thats not plugged in (if that makes sense!

) I assume if I had two this would not be the case?

Let me know your thoughts,

Dave

Does your digibox have 2 scarts? If so you can connect the Wee into that.

thms · 27-06-2007, 02:40

http://www.rgbdirect.co.uk/Referrer....ReferrerCode=1

£364.89

Screen size 26"
Tuner Type:Freeview and Analogue
Nicam sound system
Smartext with EPG
10w x2 watts power output
Auto setup
Picture resolution 1366x768
Contrast ratio 1200:1
Hd Ready
Response Time 6ms
Component RGB
2 scart sockets
Hd Connection:Hdmi x2
Remote control

from the sharp brochure (AD5 Series)
http://www.sharpinbusiness.co.uk/Sha...&layout=popups
Built-in DVB-terrestrial tuner
High-fidelity sound
• Surround Sound and NiCAM / A2 Stereo
• Auto volume controls equalise volume levels on programmes
with various sound sources
• Clear voice automatically differentiates voices and music to
deliver clearer voices
Advanced digital interfaces with 2 HDMI inputs
(1 HDMI input LC-20AD5E)
• PC input (D - sub 15 pin)
LC-20AD5E
LC-26AD5E
LC-32AD5E
LC-37AD5E
LC-42AD5E
Crystal-clear LCD picture quality
• High resolution XGA LCD panel (1,366 x 768 pixels)
• Wide viewing angles horizontally / vertically 176°
• High brightness of 450 cd / m2 and Panel Contrast ratio of 1,200 : 1
• High-speed 6 m/sec. (42" /37" / 32" / 26"), 8 m/sec.(20")
response time for reproduction of moving images
• 3D Y /C comb filter
Environmentally conscious
• Long-life backlight and eco-oriented materials
and a design convenient for recycling
More TV entertainment
• Picture and Text function

homer911 · 27-06-2007, 07:26

i was thinking about getting that sharp but i have not seen any reviews of it

is it good?

iDan · 27-06-2007, 09:15

DO NOT GO FOR THE HITACHI!

It's not an Hitachi at all, it's a Vestel, a poor one at that!

The Philips is very poor specification wise.

The new Sharp AD5's are lovely though!

thms · 27-06-2007, 09:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by homer911

i was thinking about getting that sharp but i have not seen any reviews of it

is it good?

go to av forum they are raving about the new sharps

homer911 · 27-06-2007, 10:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by thms

go to av forum they are raving about the new sharps

i have seen them talking about sharp tv's but not that specific model.

thms · 27-06-2007, 23:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by homer911

i have seen them talking about sharp tv's but not that specific model.

it is one of the new AD5 series. the av forum has been discussing the 32'' and 37'' models. in particular, the 37'' 100hz version which is £699.99 at empire direct. until 25/06/2007 there was a 10% off discount code available, which when used in conjuction with quidco, brought the price including delivery to around £650.00. the AD5 series can also be bought through sharp online. their prices are a lot dearer. but there is a 30% off code at hot deals, which can bring their price for the 26'' down to around £350.00.

Pingman · 29-06-2007, 18:17

...until I came across this:

http://www.ebuyer.com/customer/produ...uct_uid=129151

Which would you pick?

iDan · 29-06-2007, 23:56

Sharp.

Kojack · 30-06-2007, 10:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pingman

...until I came across this:

http://www.ebuyer.com/customer/produ...uct_uid=129151

Which would you pick?

Sharp for sure.

25-06-2007, 20:09	#1
Pingman Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,472	LCD for my bedroom - help! Hi guys, I am looking to buy a HDTV for my bedroom, around 23" to 26", budget is small, around £300 but could push to £350. I was thinking either: http://www.richersounds.co.uk/showpr...=HITA-26LD6600 or http://www.richersounds.co.uk/showpr...=PHIL-23PF4321 But I was concerned that the Philips only has one Scart, which is a pain at the mo (only 1 scart on my current TV) as I have to swap the Digi box and the Wii around every time I want to use the one thats not plugged in (if that makes sense! ) I assume if I had two this would not be the case? Let me know your thoughts, Dave

29-06-2007, 18:17	#9
Pingman Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,472	The Sharp was looking a firm favourite... ...until I came across this: http://www.ebuyer.com/customer/produ...uct_uid=129151 Which would you pick?

26-06-2007, 20:24	#2
bobcar Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 14,718	Quote: Originally Posted by Pingman Hi guys, I am looking to buy a HDTV for my bedroom, around 23" to 26", budget is small, around £300 but could push to £350. I was thinking either: http://www.richersounds.co.uk/showpr...=HITA-26LD6600 or http://www.richersounds.co.uk/showpr...=PHIL-23PF4321 But I was concerned that the Philips only has one Scart, which is a pain at the mo (only 1 scart on my current TV) as I have to swap the Digi box and the Wii around every time I want to use the one thats not plugged in (if that makes sense! ) I assume if I had two this would not be the case? Let me know your thoughts, Dave Does your digibox have 2 scarts? If so you can connect the Wee into that.

27-06-2007, 02:40	#3
thms Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 56,818	http://www.rgbdirect.co.uk/Referrer....ReferrerCode=1 £364.89 Screen size 26" Tuner Type:Freeview and Analogue Nicam sound system Smartext with EPG 10w x2 watts power output Auto setup Picture resolution 1366x768 Contrast ratio 1200:1 Hd Ready Response Time 6ms Component RGB 2 scart sockets Hd Connection:Hdmi x2 Remote control from the sharp brochure (AD5 Series) http://www.sharpinbusiness.co.uk/Sha...&layout=popups Built-in DVB-terrestrial tuner High-fidelity sound • Surround Sound and NiCAM / A2 Stereo • Auto volume controls equalise volume levels on programmes with various sound sources • Clear voice automatically differentiates voices and music to deliver clearer voices Advanced digital interfaces with 2 HDMI inputs (1 HDMI input LC-20AD5E) • PC input (D - sub 15 pin) LC-20AD5E LC-26AD5E LC-32AD5E LC-37AD5E LC-42AD5E Crystal-clear LCD picture quality • High resolution XGA LCD panel (1,366 x 768 pixels) • Wide viewing angles horizontally / vertically 176° • High brightness of 450 cd / m2 and Panel Contrast ratio of 1,200 : 1 • High-speed 6 m/sec. (42" /37" / 32" / 26"), 8 m/sec.(20") response time for reproduction of moving images • 3D Y /C comb filter Environmentally conscious • Long-life backlight and eco-oriented materials and a design convenient for recycling More TV entertainment • Picture and Text function

27-06-2007, 07:26	#4
homer911 Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: london Posts: 4,890	i was thinking about getting that sharp but i have not seen any reviews of it is it good?

27-06-2007, 09:15	#5
iDan Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,812	DO NOT GO FOR THE HITACHI! It's not an Hitachi at all, it's a Vestel, a poor one at that! The Philips is very poor specification wise. The new Sharp AD5's are lovely though!

27-06-2007, 09:36	#6
thms Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 56,818	Quote: Originally Posted by homer911 i was thinking about getting that sharp but i have not seen any reviews of it is it good? go to av forum they are raving about the new sharps

27-06-2007, 10:31	#7
homer911 Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: london Posts: 4,890	Quote: Originally Posted by thms go to av forum they are raving about the new sharps i have seen them talking about sharp tv's but not that specific model.

27-06-2007, 23:47	#8
thms Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 56,818	Quote: Originally Posted by homer911 i have seen them talking about sharp tv's but not that specific model. it is one of the new AD5 series. the av forum has been discussing the 32'' and 37'' models. in particular, the 37'' 100hz version which is £699.99 at empire direct. until 25/06/2007 there was a 10% off discount code available, which when used in conjuction with quidco, brought the price including delivery to around £650.00. the AD5 series can also be bought through sharp online. their prices are a lot dearer. but there is a 30% off code at hot deals, which can bring their price for the 26'' down to around £350.00.

29-06-2007, 23:56	#10
iDan Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,812	Sharp.

30-06-2007, 10:12	#11
Kojack Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Pomgolia Posts: 1,162	Quote: Originally Posted by Pingman ...until I came across this: http://www.ebuyer.com/customer/produ...uct_uid=129151 Which would you pick? Sharp for sure.

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