New tele needed

tvfanny · 10-08-2008, 11:42

I want a new tele to replace an ancient one in the spare bedroom.
Can anyone recommend a 26" upwards tele with Freeview (I still have an original Ondigital box!!), good picture and not [b]too[b] expensive.
Ta.

techsmedders · 10-08-2008, 12:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by tvfanny

I want a new tele to replace an ancient one in the spare bedroom.
Can anyone recommend a 26" upwards tele with Freeview (I still have an original Ondigital box!!), good picture and not [b]too[b] expensive.
Ta.

What do you define as not too expensive?

I have no experience with this TV but have heard good reports about it - Samsung 26" £379

If you want a bigger screen...

This Samsung looks decent but again I do not have any experience with this TV

I have experience with this Panasonic 32" TV and its one of the best I have seen. I have the model up from this with 100Hz but it is not that nessasary, especially for the additional cost. Apart from the 100Hz, the TV is identical and for £600 (possibly cheaper if you shop around) I don't think you can beat it.

soulboy77 · 10-08-2008, 13:00

A 26" screen is big enough for a bedroom unless you are going for an 'episode of Cribs look'! A larger size will dominate the room. The Samsung 26" LCD tv is a good compromise between picture quality and cost. You could also consider the Sony BRAVIA KDL26P3020 or LG 26LC46 as alternatives.

Always go and view first in a shop, before making a decision.

the hamster · 10-08-2008, 22:22

what budget do you have?

tvfanny · 10-08-2008, 22:57

Thanks for the replies. I shall look into the recommends.
I have a budget of up to £450.

the hamster · 11-08-2008, 10:25

have a look here

http://www.richersounds.com/productl...st&sgroup=LCD2

Plenty to choose from under your budget. LG, Samsung and Panasonic are the ones to look for.

techsmedders · 11-08-2008, 13:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by the hamster

have a look here

http://www.richersounds.com/productl...st&sgroup=LCD2

Plenty to choose from under your budget. LG, Samsung and Panasonic are the ones to look for.

LG and Samsungs are often lower quality and poorer reliability than the Panasonics - having said that, the Panasonics are generally more expensive - the majority of the time, you get what you pay for. I'd personally stick with Sony or Panasonic.

For a budget of £450 you could get these:
Panasonic
Sony

Out of these the picture of the Panasonic is a slightly better than the Sony but it has less connections than the Sony.

If you could stretch to £500 you could get a lot more TV for your money. For example:
Panasonic
Sony

Personally I feel the Panasonic has a better picture quality but this is a personal choice and it is advisable to see both to decide which is best for you and just shop around until you find the best price.

the hamster · 12-08-2008, 15:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by techsmedders

LG and Samsungs are often lower quality and poorer reliability than the Panasonics - having said that, the Panasonics are generally more expensive - the majority of the time, you get what you pay for. I'd personally stick with Sony or Panasonic.

Complete rubbish.

I'm a tv engineer, I see hundreds of tv's per week. I used to be of the opinion that Sony and Panasonic are the "cream" but after seeing their performance and picture quality in customers homes I changed my mind. I had many Panasonic CRT tv's and my aunt works for Sony but I chose a Samsung as it offered the best SD picture, excellent HD performance and a quality product with good value for money.

Others agree on here. Unfortunately, Panasonic and Sony dont rule the market.

1 thing to note is that Sony buy their screens from Samsung in a lot of cases.

Personally, go to currys etc and see the sets working, then decide. I strongly recommend NOT buying a set without seeing it in the flesh 1st. You wouldnt buy a car without driving it and the same principle applies.

Nigel Goodwin · 12-08-2008, 16:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by the hamster

1 thing to note is that Sony buy their screens from Samsung in a lot of cases.

An often mentioned error (a lie put about by Currys after they were stripped of their Sony account) - Sony haven't used any Samsung panels for a few years now.

I also see hundreds of TV a week, and Sony generally wipe the floor with Samsung ones - value for money?, that's a harder one - Sony might be better pictures and more reliable, but they are also more expensive!.

As you say, any purchaser should go and view them, and make up their own mind.

10-08-2008, 11:42	#1
tvfanny Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 624	New tele needed I want a new tele to replace an ancient one in the spare bedroom. Can anyone recommend a 26" upwards tele with Freeview (I still have an original Ondigital box!!), good picture and not [b]too[b] expensive. Ta.

10-08-2008, 12:00	#2
techsmedders Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Chesterfield Posts: 422	Quote: Originally Posted by tvfanny I want a new tele to replace an ancient one in the spare bedroom. Can anyone recommend a 26" upwards tele with Freeview (I still have an original Ondigital box!!), good picture and not [b]too[b] expensive. Ta. What do you define as not too expensive? I have no experience with this TV but have heard good reports about it - Samsung 26" £379 If you want a bigger screen... This Samsung looks decent but again I do not have any experience with this TV I have experience with this Panasonic 32" TV and its one of the best I have seen. I have the model up from this with 100Hz but it is not that nessasary, especially for the additional cost. Apart from the 100Hz, the TV is identical and for £600 (possibly cheaper if you shop around) I don't think you can beat it.

10-08-2008, 13:00	#3
soulboy77 Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Herts Posts: 17,005	A 26" screen is big enough for a bedroom unless you are going for an 'episode of Cribs look'! A larger size will dominate the room. The Samsung 26" LCD tv is a good compromise between picture quality and cost. You could also consider the Sony BRAVIA KDL26P3020 or LG 26LC46 as alternatives. Always go and view first in a shop, before making a decision.

10-08-2008, 22:22	#4
the hamster Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: AA Aerials, Grantham & Melton Posts: 1,034	what budget do you have?

10-08-2008, 22:57	#5
tvfanny Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 624	Thanks for the replies. I shall look into the recommends. I have a budget of up to £450.

11-08-2008, 10:25	#6
the hamster Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: AA Aerials, Grantham & Melton Posts: 1,034	have a look here http://www.richersounds.com/productl...st&sgroup=LCD2 Plenty to choose from under your budget. LG, Samsung and Panasonic are the ones to look for.

11-08-2008, 13:43	#7
techsmedders Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Chesterfield Posts: 422	Quote: Originally Posted by the hamster have a look here http://www.richersounds.com/productl...st&sgroup=LCD2 Plenty to choose from under your budget. LG, Samsung and Panasonic are the ones to look for. LG and Samsungs are often lower quality and poorer reliability than the Panasonics - having said that, the Panasonics are generally more expensive - the majority of the time, you get what you pay for. I'd personally stick with Sony or Panasonic. For a budget of £450 you could get these: Panasonic Sony Out of these the picture of the Panasonic is a slightly better than the Sony but it has less connections than the Sony. If you could stretch to £500 you could get a lot more TV for your money. For example: Panasonic Sony Personally I feel the Panasonic has a better picture quality but this is a personal choice and it is advisable to see both to decide which is best for you and just shop around until you find the best price.

12-08-2008, 15:30	#8
the hamster Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: AA Aerials, Grantham & Melton Posts: 1,034	Quote: Originally Posted by techsmedders LG and Samsungs are often lower quality and poorer reliability than the Panasonics - having said that, the Panasonics are generally more expensive - the majority of the time, you get what you pay for. I'd personally stick with Sony or Panasonic. Complete rubbish. I'm a tv engineer, I see hundreds of tv's per week. I used to be of the opinion that Sony and Panasonic are the "cream" but after seeing their performance and picture quality in customers homes I changed my mind. I had many Panasonic CRT tv's and my aunt works for Sony but I chose a Samsung as it offered the best SD picture, excellent HD performance and a quality product with good value for money. Others agree on here. Unfortunately, Panasonic and Sony dont rule the market. 1 thing to note is that Sony buy their screens from Samsung in a lot of cases. Personally, go to currys etc and see the sets working, then decide. I strongly recommend NOT buying a set without seeing it in the flesh 1st. You wouldnt buy a car without driving it and the same principle applies.

12-08-2008, 16:42	#9
Nigel Goodwin Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: North Derbyshire Posts: 41,789	Quote: Originally Posted by the hamster 1 thing to note is that Sony buy their screens from Samsung in a lot of cases. An often mentioned error (a lie put about by Currys after they were stripped of their Sony account) - Sony haven't used any Samsung panels for a few years now. I also see hundreds of TV a week, and Sony generally wipe the floor with Samsung ones - value for money?, that's a harder one - Sony might be better pictures and more reliable, but they are also more expensive!. As you say, any purchaser should go and view them, and make up their own mind.

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