New LCD advice

eee-tee · 25-09-2007, 16:59

Hi guys, I'm looking to buy a new LCD, and seem to have 101 Qus, so hopefully you can help

For the record, my budget is max £500, either a 26 or 32", for terrestrial TV and DVDs.

I have a freeview box, and can get freeview channels (but rarely watch them) therefore do I need one that is Digital ready/ integrated freeview. Is quality/ signal the same using both?

I anticipate that I'll be getting one of the 'smaller' brands: wharfdale/ Acoustic Solutions etc, and I know that this issue will run and run, but are they worth the price difference? Initally I'm attracted to the packages that Argos do with the Wharfdales: 32" with DVD recorder and stand for £580 atm.
Or will i be Ok using my VHS recorder, and perhaps getting a DVD recorder at a later date. Wha is quality like on, say a 32" with VHS? as long as its watchable, I'm not too bothered.

Do Argos have any of them on display, especially in the larger stores, as I would like to view them before deciding? Whats' the return policy like, for them and other stores?

Also, what connectors do i need to link laptop to LCD?

Well, thanks for reading this post if you have, and I appreciate any advice given

Nigel Goodwin · 25-09-2007, 17:07

I would suggest you go where YOU can compare the picture quality - cheap LCD's usually have cheap pictures, particularly on SD material (poor upscalers). More expensive sets generally have much better pictures, often better than CRT at a reasonable viewing distance.

Gilson · 25-09-2007, 18:01

On the Currys website you can get a 32" Sharp or Toshiba or Philips for under £500 with free delivery. Also there are some discount codes around that could get you another £50 off.

Also at Empire Direct website you can get a 32" LG which actually gets a good write up for£430 +£25 delivery. Also you can get 3years warranty for £20. You can also get 7% off the TV price until the end of the month with a discount code. They also have other branded 32" LCD's for under £500.

You can get several reasonable DVD recorders on both those websites for well under £100 with the discount codes and ASDA do a glass stand for around £50

But I agree with Nigel - Look before you buy even with branded sets - I am still looking!

paulyoung666 · 25-09-2007, 18:10

the toshiba 32c3030db is a good choice for around £400 , i was happy when i paid £555 so i reckon it is even better value now

eee-tee · 26-09-2007, 15:02

Hi, I will ahve a look at some of those.
Nigel, appologies for being stupid but what does SD stand for? I've seen it a few times written.

If you can answer any of my other Qus i'd appreciate

willowfan · 26-09-2007, 15:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by eee-tee

Hi, I will ahve a look at some of those.
Nigel, appologies for being stupid but what does SD stand for? I've seen it a few times written.

If you can answer any of my other Qus i'd appreciate

Standard Definition (as opposed to HD - High Definition)

Nigel Goodwin · 26-09-2007, 15:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by eee-tee

Hi, I will ahve a look at some of those.
Nigel, appologies for being stupid but what does SD stand for? I've seen it a few times written.

Standard Definition, as opposed to HD (High Definition), so normal TV.

Quote:

If you can answer any of my other Qus i'd appreciate

Analogue is finishing fairly soon, so it makes sense to buy a set with FreeView built-in, and it's difficult to find a decent set without it.

You can happily use a VCR with an LCD.

PC's normally connect via a VGA lead, but not all LCD's provide them.

eee-tee · 27-09-2007, 17:23

Thankyou for your reply.
So to confirm, is the VGA the 15 pin socket that I have on my laptop, or is that another one. And is it the same as PC-in, as found on certian LCD's specs?

Nigel Goodwin · 27-09-2007, 17:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by eee-tee

Thankyou for your reply.
So to confirm, is the VGA the 15 pin socket that I have on my laptop, or is that another one. And is it the same as PC-in, as found on certian LCD's specs?

Yes, it's the same as your laptop, and you connect a standard lead from the laptop to the LCD - you can buy them at computer shops.

MixMeister2007 · 28-09-2007, 19:49

I paid £750 for a samsung LCD 26"..it has stunning HD pictures and copes failry well with fast moving pictures. You can get the same tv for about £600 now

snowey · 29-09-2007, 12:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by MixMeister2007

I paid £750 for a samsung LCD 26"..it has stunning HD pictures and copes failry well with fast moving pictures. You can get the same tv for about £600 now

Which model did you get ? thinking of getting Samsung 32"

eee-tee · 03-10-2007, 18:13

From reading another forum, te orion sold at Currys seems to come recommended. I will take a look in store when I have some time, but what do you think.? I already have a freeview box, so i don't need it to have intergrated DAB.
I watch quite a lot of motorsport, so im wondering how it copes with fast moving objects? Is this is a problem I will reconsider

25-09-2007, 16:59	#1
eee-tee Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 13	New LCD advice Hi guys, I'm looking to buy a new LCD, and seem to have 101 Qus, so hopefully you can help For the record, my budget is max £500, either a 26 or 32", for terrestrial TV and DVDs. I have a freeview box, and can get freeview channels (but rarely watch them) therefore do I need one that is Digital ready/ integrated freeview. Is quality/ signal the same using both? I anticipate that I'll be getting one of the 'smaller' brands: wharfdale/ Acoustic Solutions etc, and I know that this issue will run and run, but are they worth the price difference? Initally I'm attracted to the packages that Argos do with the Wharfdales: 32" with DVD recorder and stand for £580 atm. Or will i be Ok using my VHS recorder, and perhaps getting a DVD recorder at a later date. Wha is quality like on, say a 32" with VHS? as long as its watchable, I'm not too bothered. Do Argos have any of them on display, especially in the larger stores, as I would like to view them before deciding? Whats' the return policy like, for them and other stores? Also, what connectors do i need to link laptop to LCD? Well, thanks for reading this post if you have, and I appreciate any advice given

25-09-2007, 17:07	#2
Nigel Goodwin Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: North Derbyshire Posts: 41,789	I would suggest you go where YOU can compare the picture quality - cheap LCD's usually have cheap pictures, particularly on SD material (poor upscalers). More expensive sets generally have much better pictures, often better than CRT at a reasonable viewing distance.

25-09-2007, 18:01	#3
Gilson Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 1,145	On the Currys website you can get a 32" Sharp or Toshiba or Philips for under £500 with free delivery. Also there are some discount codes around that could get you another £50 off. Also at Empire Direct website you can get a 32" LG which actually gets a good write up for£430 +£25 delivery. Also you can get 3years warranty for £20. You can also get 7% off the TV price until the end of the month with a discount code. They also have other branded 32" LCD's for under £500. You can get several reasonable DVD recorders on both those websites for well under £100 with the discount codes and ASDA do a glass stand for around £50 But I agree with Nigel - Look before you buy even with branded sets - I am still looking!

25-09-2007, 18:10	#4
paulyoung666 Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 8,151	the toshiba 32c3030db is a good choice for around £400 , i was happy when i paid £555 so i reckon it is even better value now

26-09-2007, 15:02	#5
eee-tee Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 13	Hi, I will ahve a look at some of those. Nigel, appologies for being stupid but what does SD stand for? I've seen it a few times written. If you can answer any of my other Qus i'd appreciate

26-09-2007, 15:11	#6
willowfan Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Anywhere but here Posts: 2,339	Quote: Originally Posted by eee-tee Hi, I will ahve a look at some of those. Nigel, appologies for being stupid but what does SD stand for? I've seen it a few times written. If you can answer any of my other Qus i'd appreciate Standard Definition (as opposed to HD - High Definition)

26-09-2007, 15:12	#7
Nigel Goodwin Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: North Derbyshire Posts: 41,789	Quote: Originally Posted by eee-tee Hi, I will ahve a look at some of those. Nigel, appologies for being stupid but what does SD stand for? I've seen it a few times written. Standard Definition, as opposed to HD (High Definition), so normal TV. Quote: If you can answer any of my other Qus i'd appreciate Analogue is finishing fairly soon, so it makes sense to buy a set with FreeView built-in, and it's difficult to find a decent set without it. You can happily use a VCR with an LCD. PC's normally connect via a VGA lead, but not all LCD's provide them.

27-09-2007, 17:23	#8
eee-tee Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 13	Thankyou for your reply. So to confirm, is the VGA the 15 pin socket that I have on my laptop, or is that another one. And is it the same as PC-in, as found on certian LCD's specs?

27-09-2007, 17:42	#9
Nigel Goodwin Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: North Derbyshire Posts: 41,789	Quote: Originally Posted by eee-tee Thankyou for your reply. So to confirm, is the VGA the 15 pin socket that I have on my laptop, or is that another one. And is it the same as PC-in, as found on certian LCD's specs? Yes, it's the same as your laptop, and you connect a standard lead from the laptop to the LCD - you can buy them at computer shops.

28-09-2007, 19:49	#10
MixMeister2007 Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Scotland Posts: 35	I paid £750 for a samsung LCD 26"..it has stunning HD pictures and copes failry well with fast moving pictures. You can get the same tv for about £600 now

29-09-2007, 12:26	#11
snowey Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: north/east Posts: 215	Quote: Originally Posted by MixMeister2007 I paid £750 for a samsung LCD 26"..it has stunning HD pictures and copes failry well with fast moving pictures. You can get the same tv for about £600 now Which model did you get ? thinking of getting Samsung 32"

03-10-2007, 18:13	#12
eee-tee Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 13	From reading another forum, te orion sold at Currys seems to come recommended. I will take a look in store when I have some time, but what do you think.? I already have a freeview box, so i don't need it to have intergrated DAB. I watch quite a lot of motorsport, so im wondering how it copes with fast moving objects? Is this is a problem I will reconsider

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