Is it possible to get a decent quality 32" LCD for around £400

MaxCherry · 02-10-2007, 18:52

My mums after a new TV. She's not technially minded and uses Virgin Media's cable TV service.

She has about £400 to spend on a new telly and wants one around 32".

Ive seen too many people buy crappy ones from Tesco and Argos just because of the cheap price and the picture quality was less than perfect. They were too bright/picture looked blurry/black looked light grey instead of black ect...

She isnt too bothered about HD, but ofcourse a TV is an investment and I would like it to be futureproof incase she wants to take out a HD subscription later on.

Im looking on www.richersounds.com at the moment, but I was just wondering if anyone else had any suggestions, or any make/model to avoid.

I have a 37" panasonic and am very satisfied, but she thinks 37 would be too big and is happy with a 32. (anything is better than her current samsung 28'' CRT

)

Thanks in advance to anyone who has any advice or suggestions

thms · 03-10-2007, 02:38

i think your mum would like the LG-32LB75

http://uk.lge.com/products/model/det...v_32lb75.jhtml

its £474.00 at cheaptelly

http://www.zettavolt.co.uk/HDTV/32LB75.html

if it is too expensive you can get the LG-32LC56 for £400ish

http://uk.lge.com/products/model/det...v_32lc56.jhtml

http://www.pricerunner.co.uk/pl/2-90...Compare-Prices

http://www.ajelectronics.co.uk/ViewP...code=32LC56AEC

MaxCherry · 03-10-2007, 15:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by thms

i think your mum would like the LG-32LB75

http://uk.lge.com/products/model/det...v_32lb75.jhtml

its £474.00 at cheaptelly

http://www.zettavolt.co.uk/HDTV/32LB75.html

if it is too expensive you can get the LG-32LC56 for £400ish

http://uk.lge.com/products/model/det...v_32lc56.jhtml

http://www.pricerunner.co.uk/pl/2-90...Compare-Prices

http://www.ajelectronics.co.uk/ViewP...code=32LC56AEC

Thanks so much for your reply

I was searching all last night for good deals and found a Hitachi lcd for £349, but when I called her she didnt like the silver panel at the bottom.

http://www.richersounds.co.uk/showpr...id=HITA-L32HR1

But the spec of the top LG one is a lot better and she is saying she wants an all black one. Im gonna try and talk her into the LG-32LB75 because I think its stunning.

Also the contrast ratio is MUCH higher... 8000:1 compared to 1200:1

Thanks so much for your feedback.

Nigel Goodwin · 03-10-2007, 22:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by MaxCherry

Also the contrast ratio is MUCH higher... 8000:1 compared to 1200:1

Don't pay any attention to the specs like that, different manufacturers measure it in completely different ways - so you can't compare them. Only way is to check the picture quality on them.

thms · 03-10-2007, 23:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nigel Goodwin

Don't pay any attention to the specs like that, different manufacturers measure it in completely different ways - so you can't compare them. Only way is to check the picture quality on them.

i agree.. have you heard of this store?

http://www.tvandvideodirect.com/prod...=3087&xSec=629

the LG 32LB75 32'' HD Ready Digial LCD Television is on sale for .... £415.79

because of the size of the screen delivery is free

thms · 03-10-2007, 23:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by MaxCherry

Thanks so much for your reply

I was searching all last night for good deals and found a Hitachi lcd for £349, but when I called her she didnt like the silver panel at the bottom.

http://www.richersounds.co.uk/showpr...id=HITA-L32HR1

But the spec of the top LG one is a lot better and she is saying she wants an all black one. Im gonna try and talk her into the LG-32LB75 because I think its stunning.

Also the contrast ratio is MUCH higher... 8000:1 compared to 1200:1

Thanks so much for your feedback.

i've spotted it on sale for £415.79..

but i don't know anything about the store..
hopefully Nigel Goodwin will know

Apollo 1875 · 04-10-2007, 02:09

This 32" Philips might be worth having a look at.

http://www.woolworths.co.uk/web/jsp/...p?pid=50710747

I don't have any personal experience of this panel, but coming in at a meagre £350, it certainly fits your budget.

Hmm... It is silver... but at that price you could you could afford a tin of black paint. I guess silver telly's are cheap for a reason.

Nigel Goodwin · 04-10-2007, 21:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by thms

i've spotted it on sale for £415.79..

but i don't know anything about the store..
hopefully Nigel Goodwin will know

Sorry, I don't know them either, but they are members of RETRA.

02-10-2007, 18:52	#1
MaxCherry Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Manchester Posts: 8,825	Is it possible to get a decent quality 32" LCD for around £400 My mums after a new TV. She's not technially minded and uses Virgin Media's cable TV service. She has about £400 to spend on a new telly and wants one around 32". Ive seen too many people buy crappy ones from Tesco and Argos just because of the cheap price and the picture quality was less than perfect. They were too bright/picture looked blurry/black looked light grey instead of black ect... She isnt too bothered about HD, but ofcourse a TV is an investment and I would like it to be futureproof incase she wants to take out a HD subscription later on. Im looking on www.richersounds.com at the moment, but I was just wondering if anyone else had any suggestions, or any make/model to avoid. I have a 37" panasonic and am very satisfied, but she thinks 37 would be too big and is happy with a 32. (anything is better than her current samsung 28'' CRT ) Thanks in advance to anyone who has any advice or suggestions

04-10-2007, 02:09	#7
Apollo 1875 Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Moon Base Alpha Posts: 386	This 32" Philips might be worth having a look at. http://www.woolworths.co.uk/web/jsp/...p?pid=50710747 I don't have any personal experience of this panel, but coming in at a meagre £350, it certainly fits your budget. Hmm... It is silver... but at that price you could you could afford a tin of black paint. I guess silver telly's are cheap for a reason. Last edited by Apollo 1875 : 04-10-2007 at 02:15. Reason: addition

03-10-2007, 02:38	#2
thms Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 56,818	i think your mum would like the LG-32LB75 http://uk.lge.com/products/model/det...v_32lb75.jhtml its £474.00 at cheaptelly http://www.zettavolt.co.uk/HDTV/32LB75.html if it is too expensive you can get the LG-32LC56 for £400ish http://uk.lge.com/products/model/det...v_32lc56.jhtml http://www.pricerunner.co.uk/pl/2-90...Compare-Prices http://www.ajelectronics.co.uk/ViewP...code=32LC56AEC

03-10-2007, 15:51	#3
MaxCherry Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Manchester Posts: 8,825	Quote: Originally Posted by thms i think your mum would like the LG-32LB75 http://uk.lge.com/products/model/det...v_32lb75.jhtml its £474.00 at cheaptelly http://www.zettavolt.co.uk/HDTV/32LB75.html if it is too expensive you can get the LG-32LC56 for £400ish http://uk.lge.com/products/model/det...v_32lc56.jhtml http://www.pricerunner.co.uk/pl/2-90...Compare-Prices http://www.ajelectronics.co.uk/ViewP...code=32LC56AEC Thanks so much for your reply I was searching all last night for good deals and found a Hitachi lcd for £349, but when I called her she didnt like the silver panel at the bottom. http://www.richersounds.co.uk/showpr...id=HITA-L32HR1 But the spec of the top LG one is a lot better and she is saying she wants an all black one. Im gonna try and talk her into the LG-32LB75 because I think its stunning. Also the contrast ratio is MUCH higher... 8000:1 compared to 1200:1 Thanks so much for your feedback.

03-10-2007, 22:20	#4
Nigel Goodwin Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: North Derbyshire Posts: 41,789	Quote: Originally Posted by MaxCherry Also the contrast ratio is MUCH higher... 8000:1 compared to 1200:1 Don't pay any attention to the specs like that, different manufacturers measure it in completely different ways - so you can't compare them. Only way is to check the picture quality on them.

03-10-2007, 23:18	#5
thms Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 56,818	Quote: Originally Posted by Nigel Goodwin Don't pay any attention to the specs like that, different manufacturers measure it in completely different ways - so you can't compare them. Only way is to check the picture quality on them. i agree.. have you heard of this store? http://www.tvandvideodirect.com/prod...=3087&xSec=629 the LG 32LB75 32'' HD Ready Digial LCD Television is on sale for .... £415.79 because of the size of the screen delivery is free

03-10-2007, 23:19	#6
thms Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 56,818	Quote: Originally Posted by MaxCherry Thanks so much for your reply I was searching all last night for good deals and found a Hitachi lcd for £349, but when I called her she didnt like the silver panel at the bottom. http://www.richersounds.co.uk/showpr...id=HITA-L32HR1 But the spec of the top LG one is a lot better and she is saying she wants an all black one. Im gonna try and talk her into the LG-32LB75 because I think its stunning. Also the contrast ratio is MUCH higher... 8000:1 compared to 1200:1 Thanks so much for your feedback. i've spotted it on sale for £415.79.. but i don't know anything about the store.. hopefully Nigel Goodwin will know

04-10-2007, 21:14	#8
Nigel Goodwin Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: North Derbyshire Posts: 41,789	Quote: Originally Posted by thms i've spotted it on sale for £415.79.. but i don't know anything about the store.. hopefully Nigel Goodwin will know Sorry, I don't know them either, but they are members of RETRA.

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