best hd tv for my price range £500 to £700

nufc4life · 21-03-2008, 00:30

hi can anyone recomend a good lcd or plasma hdtv for my price range please, i am not worried about how many hdmi slots i just want the best quality picture on hd for the price range. can you post links to the best deals ppl thanks

late8 · 21-03-2008, 00:35

Panasonic TH37PX80 - A stunning Plasma TV that hangs similar LCD's out to dry.

http://www.google.co.uk/products?hl=...px80&scoring=p

nufc4life · 21-03-2008, 00:44

yehh looks nice but was lookin for a 42 inch lol is this one any good

http://www.currys.co.uk/martprd/stor...&category_oid=

late8 · 21-03-2008, 00:54

How big is your room? - for me you have to be at least 10 - 12 feet from the screen to get a decent SD pic on a 42.
37" plasma is also sharper than 42"

If your looking at 42" screens plasma would be your best bet. LCD STILL suffers from backlight problems and motion blur.

there is a 42" version of this TV TH42PX80

nufc4life · 21-03-2008, 00:58

its qiute long dont know the mesurments lol, thanks i am lookin at plasma tv's now sonce all the lcd ones in my price range are not up to the picture quality on hd

late8 · 21-03-2008, 01:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by nufc4life

its qiute long dont know the mesurments lol, thanks i am lookin at plasma tv's now sonce all the lcd ones in my price range are not up to the picture quality on hd

ok happy hunting - but just remember - size isn't everything. A lot of people go for TV's too big for their rooms and they look plain daft. also the Standard Def picture degrades the bigger you go.

nigel306 · 21-03-2008, 08:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by late8

Panasonic TH37PX80 - A stunning Plasma TV that hangs similar LCD's out to dry.

http://www.google.co.uk/products?hl=...px80&scoring=p

Maybe at SD but the poster said "HD" which this TV is only HD ready not the full 1080p so not what was required, ah yes 42" required now too

nufc4life · 21-03-2008, 09:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by nigel306

Maybe at SD but the poster said "HD" which this TV is only HD ready not the full 1080p so not what was required, ah yes 42" required now too

what can i say but lol

Jaycee Dove · 21-03-2008, 16:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by nigel306

Maybe at SD but the poster said "HD" which this TV is only HD ready not the full 1080p so not what was required, ah yes 42" required now too

Can anyone really tell the difference with 1080 p on a 37 inch? I thought it only really mattered for very big screens.

I have a Panasonic and the HD picture via Sky HD is fantastic. Are there really any TVs that are better for Sky HD at a similar price with equally good SD pictures?

nigel306 · 21-03-2008, 18:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jaycee Dove

Can anyone really tell the difference with 1080 p on a 37 inch? I thought it only really mattered for very big screens.

I have a Panasonic and the HD picture via Sky HD is fantastic. Are there really any TVs that are better for Sky HD at a similar price with equally good SD pictures?

Sky HD is 1080i not 1080p so is scaled anyway, but as for telling any difference on a 37"? Maybe on full 1080p blueray

Nigel Goodwin · 21-03-2008, 21:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by nigel306

Sky HD is 1080i not 1080p so is scaled anyway

1080i and 1080P are both the same resolution, no different scaling takes place, or is required.

nigel306 · 22-03-2008, 10:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nigel Goodwin

1080i and 1080P are both the same resolution, no different scaling takes place, or is required.

I was replying to Jaycee Dove who has a 37" plasma , so scaling does take place

the hamster · 22-03-2008, 19:24

these are within your price range

http://www.hdtvorg.co.uk/reviews/pla...ps42q97hdx.htm

I have the model before this (ps42c7hdx) and the picture is excellent on SD and HD

bobcar · 23-03-2008, 11:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by nigel306

Maybe at SD but the poster said "HD" which this TV is only HD ready not the full 1080p so not what was required, ah yes 42" required now too

That TV is most definitely HD which is what the OP asked for. If you must correct other peoples posts at least make sure you know what you're writing about.

ntlhellworld · 23-03-2008, 14:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by nigel306

Maybe at SD but the poster said "HD" which this TV is only HD ready not the full 1080p so not what was required

Dont be stupid, the HD picture would wipe the floor with any 1080p TV that you could buy for £500 to £700.

Resolution is not a good indication of image quality; think about it this way, I could buy a 20 Megapixel digital camara on ebay for £49. But is it going to produce better images than a 6 Megapixel Canon SLR costing £800 ? No.

-Chris

nigel306 · 23-03-2008, 16:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by bobcar

That TV is most definitely HD which is what the OP asked for. If you must correct other peoples posts at least make sure you know what you're writing about.

How many HDTVs are there on sale these days that are not HD.....jeeez

nigel306 · 23-03-2008, 16:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by ntlhellworld

Dont be stupid, the HD picture would wipe the floor with any 1080p TV that you could buy for £500 to £700.

Resolution is not a good indication of image quality; think about it this way, I could buy a 20 Megapixel digital camara on ebay for £49. But is it going to produce better images than a 6 Megapixel Canon SLR costing £800 ? No.

-Chris

Who you calling stupid

So you're saying the px80 720p will do HD better than say a sony 40" v3000 or a panny 37" lzd both 1080p with excellent HD reviews and both under £700.....jeez to you too

bobcar · 23-03-2008, 18:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by nigel306

How many HDTVs are there on sale these days that are not HD.....jeeez

Obviously all HD ready TVs are HD. You've got me baffled here, you stated earlier the particular TV was not HD (which it clearly is) have you now changed your mind?

P.S. Are you a troll?

nigel306 · 23-03-2008, 19:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by bobcar

Obviously all HD ready TVs are HD. You've got me baffled here, you stated earlier the particular TV was not HD (which it clearly is) have you now changed your mind?

P.S. Are you a troll?

You really need to put your glasses on before posting,
the only thing I said was its "HD ready , not full HD"
I never said it wasn't HD (which it clearly is)
Get your facts straight.

PS. are you a a wind up merchant?

ntlhellworld · 23-03-2008, 20:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by nigel306

So you're saying the px80 720p will do HD better than say a sony 40" v3000 or a panny 37" lzd both 1080p with excellent HD reviews and both under £700

Sorry that you appear to be under some doubt here, yes that is exactly what I was saying

Two words: Motion blurring.

Quote:

Originally Posted by nigel306

I never said it wasn't HD (which it clearly is). Get your facts straight.

You said it was "Not what was required", even though no one had requested 1080p. Come on !

-Chris

bobcar · 23-03-2008, 21:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by nigel306

You really need to put your glasses on before posting,
the only thing I said was its "HD ready , not full HD"
I never said it wasn't HD (which it clearly is)
Get your facts straight.

PS. are you a a wind up merchant?

The OP asked for an HD TV, it was you that added the full HD requirement.

late8 · 24-03-2008, 00:31

the first reviews of the Panasonic TH37Px80 are coming in aswwll as Internet posts. All are very posative of a super HD picture that's sharp and LCD smashing. I could confidently say that yes this tv in overall pic quality would beet a latest top range Sony LCD. It maybe Sony but the LCD crapness still shines through. 1080p is a gimick and is noticabe on 42" and above screens. Also the panasonic has been reported as having a 1080p chip that scales the image down with fantastic restult

David (2) · 24-03-2008, 10:34

the trouble is eeking out the difference between the set with the best picture and the best overall tv. I would say the Philips would do very well - and would usually beat things like Sonys and Panasonics, but do you want to risk a Philips for a slightly better picture, or go for the safer options such as Sony and Panasonic but with a slightly less good picture.

Dave

JonMace · 24-03-2008, 14:25

A bit more than what you wanted to spend but the panny th42pz70 is well worth looking at

http://www.totaldigital.biz/index.ph...oducts_id=2287

21-03-2008, 00:30	#1
nufc4life Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: newcastle Posts: 1,080	best hd tv for my price range £500 to £700 hi can anyone recomend a good lcd or plasma hdtv for my price range please, i am not worried about how many hdmi slots i just want the best quality picture on hd for the price range. can you post links to the best deals ppl thanks

21-03-2008, 00:35	#2
late8 Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 7,052	Panasonic TH37PX80 - A stunning Plasma TV that hangs similar LCD's out to dry. http://www.google.co.uk/products?hl=...px80&scoring=p

21-03-2008, 00:44	#3
nufc4life Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: newcastle Posts: 1,080	yehh looks nice but was lookin for a 42 inch lol is this one any good http://www.currys.co.uk/martprd/stor...&category_oid=

21-03-2008, 00:54	#4
late8 Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 7,052	How big is your room? - for me you have to be at least 10 - 12 feet from the screen to get a decent SD pic on a 42. 37" plasma is also sharper than 42" If your looking at 42" screens plasma would be your best bet. LCD STILL suffers from backlight problems and motion blur. there is a 42" version of this TV TH42PX80

21-03-2008, 00:58	#5
nufc4life Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: newcastle Posts: 1,080	its qiute long dont know the mesurments lol, thanks i am lookin at plasma tv's now sonce all the lcd ones in my price range are not up to the picture quality on hd

21-03-2008, 01:03	#6
late8 Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 7,052	Quote: Originally Posted by nufc4life its qiute long dont know the mesurments lol, thanks i am lookin at plasma tv's now sonce all the lcd ones in my price range are not up to the picture quality on hd ok happy hunting - but just remember - size isn't everything. A lot of people go for TV's too big for their rooms and they look plain daft. also the Standard Def picture degrades the bigger you go.

21-03-2008, 08:02	#7
nigel306 Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 69	Quote: Originally Posted by late8 Panasonic TH37PX80 - A stunning Plasma TV that hangs similar LCD's out to dry. http://www.google.co.uk/products?hl=...px80&scoring=p Maybe at SD but the poster said "HD" which this TV is only HD ready not the full 1080p so not what was required, ah yes 42" required now too

21-03-2008, 09:14	#8
nufc4life Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: newcastle Posts: 1,080	Quote: Originally Posted by nigel306 Maybe at SD but the poster said "HD" which this TV is only HD ready not the full 1080p so not what was required, ah yes 42" required now too what can i say but lol

21-03-2008, 16:00	#9
Jaycee Dove Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 16,680	Quote: Originally Posted by nigel306 Maybe at SD but the poster said "HD" which this TV is only HD ready not the full 1080p so not what was required, ah yes 42" required now too Can anyone really tell the difference with 1080 p on a 37 inch? I thought it only really mattered for very big screens. I have a Panasonic and the HD picture via Sky HD is fantastic. Are there really any TVs that are better for Sky HD at a similar price with equally good SD pictures?

21-03-2008, 18:49	#10
nigel306 Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 69	Quote: Originally Posted by Jaycee Dove Can anyone really tell the difference with 1080 p on a 37 inch? I thought it only really mattered for very big screens. I have a Panasonic and the HD picture via Sky HD is fantastic. Are there really any TVs that are better for Sky HD at a similar price with equally good SD pictures? Sky HD is 1080i not 1080p so is scaled anyway, but as for telling any difference on a 37"? Maybe on full 1080p blueray

21-03-2008, 21:34	#11
Nigel Goodwin Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: North Derbyshire Posts: 41,789	Quote: Originally Posted by nigel306 Sky HD is 1080i not 1080p so is scaled anyway 1080i and 1080P are both the same resolution, no different scaling takes place, or is required.

22-03-2008, 10:15	#12
nigel306 Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 69	Quote: Originally Posted by Nigel Goodwin 1080i and 1080P are both the same resolution, no different scaling takes place, or is required. I was replying to Jaycee Dove who has a 37" plasma , so scaling does take place

22-03-2008, 19:24	#13
the hamster Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: AA Aerials, Grantham & Melton Posts: 1,034	these are within your price range http://www.hdtvorg.co.uk/reviews/pla...ps42q97hdx.htm I have the model before this (ps42c7hdx) and the picture is excellent on SD and HD

23-03-2008, 11:36	#14
bobcar Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 14,718	Quote: Originally Posted by nigel306 Maybe at SD but the poster said "HD" which this TV is only HD ready not the full 1080p so not what was required, ah yes 42" required now too That TV is most definitely HD which is what the OP asked for. If you must correct other peoples posts at least make sure you know what you're writing about.

23-03-2008, 14:23	#15
ntlhellworld Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 2,649	Quote: Originally Posted by nigel306 Maybe at SD but the poster said "HD" which this TV is only HD ready not the full 1080p so not what was required Dont be stupid, the HD picture would wipe the floor with any 1080p TV that you could buy for £500 to £700. Resolution is not a good indication of image quality; think about it this way, I could buy a 20 Megapixel digital camara on ebay for £49. But is it going to produce better images than a 6 Megapixel Canon SLR costing £800 ? No. -Chris

23-03-2008, 16:26	#16
nigel306 Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 69	Quote: Originally Posted by bobcar That TV is most definitely HD which is what the OP asked for. If you must correct other peoples posts at least make sure you know what you're writing about. How many HDTVs are there on sale these days that are not HD.....jeeez

23-03-2008, 16:30	#17
nigel306 Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 69	Quote: Originally Posted by ntlhellworld Dont be stupid, the HD picture would wipe the floor with any 1080p TV that you could buy for £500 to £700. Resolution is not a good indication of image quality; think about it this way, I could buy a 20 Megapixel digital camara on ebay for £49. But is it going to produce better images than a 6 Megapixel Canon SLR costing £800 ? No. -Chris Who you calling stupid So you're saying the px80 720p will do HD better than say a sony 40" v3000 or a panny 37" lzd both 1080p with excellent HD reviews and both under £700.....jeez to you too

23-03-2008, 18:55	#18
bobcar Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 14,718	Quote: Originally Posted by nigel306 How many HDTVs are there on sale these days that are not HD.....jeeez Obviously all HD ready TVs are HD. You've got me baffled here, you stated earlier the particular TV was not HD (which it clearly is) have you now changed your mind? P.S. Are you a troll?

23-03-2008, 19:43	#19
nigel306 Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 69	Quote: Originally Posted by bobcar Obviously all HD ready TVs are HD. You've got me baffled here, you stated earlier the particular TV was not HD (which it clearly is) have you now changed your mind? P.S. Are you a troll? You really need to put your glasses on before posting, the only thing I said was its "HD ready , not full HD" I never said it wasn't HD (which it clearly is) Get your facts straight. PS. are you a a wind up merchant?

23-03-2008, 20:56	#20
ntlhellworld Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 2,649	Quote: Originally Posted by nigel306 So you're saying the px80 720p will do HD better than say a sony 40" v3000 or a panny 37" lzd both 1080p with excellent HD reviews and both under £700 Sorry that you appear to be under some doubt here, yes that is exactly what I was saying Two words: Motion blurring. Quote: Originally Posted by nigel306 I never said it wasn't HD (which it clearly is). Get your facts straight. You said it was "Not what was required", even though no one had requested 1080p. Come on ! -Chris

23-03-2008, 21:58	#21
bobcar Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 14,718	Quote: Originally Posted by nigel306 You really need to put your glasses on before posting, the only thing I said was its "HD ready , not full HD" I never said it wasn't HD (which it clearly is) Get your facts straight. PS. are you a a wind up merchant? The OP asked for an HD TV, it was you that added the full HD requirement.

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24-03-2008, 00:31	#22
late8 Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 7,052	the first reviews of the Panasonic TH37Px80 are coming in aswwll as Internet posts. All are very posative of a super HD picture that's sharp and LCD smashing. I could confidently say that yes this tv in overall pic quality would beet a latest top range Sony LCD. It maybe Sony but the LCD crapness still shines through. 1080p is a gimick and is noticabe on 42" and above screens. Also the panasonic has been reported as having a 1080p chip that scales the image down with fantastic restult

24-03-2008, 10:34	#23
David (2) Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: S.West England. Posts: 18,037	the trouble is eeking out the difference between the set with the best picture and the best overall tv. I would say the Philips would do very well - and would usually beat things like Sonys and Panasonics, but do you want to risk a Philips for a slightly better picture, or go for the safer options such as Sony and Panasonic but with a slightly less good picture. Dave

24-03-2008, 14:25	#24
JonMace Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 464	A bit more than what you wanted to spend but the panny th42pz70 is well worth looking at http://www.totaldigital.biz/index.ph...oducts_id=2287