Whats the best 1080P TV to go for

jay2009 · 30-01-2009, 12:58

I don't want one of those 'HD Ready' crap (made that mistake with my first and current HD TV), I want 32+" 1080P full HDTV. Don't want to go mad on money, I've got a PS3 and 360 and will update to sky + soon, I've got a 21" TV/monitor but that only goes to 1080I.
Thanks everyone.
Edit, 360's component cables not HTMI. So need one that supports atleast 2 HDMI Ports (Sky HD-PS3) and Conponent cables.

bobcar · 30-01-2009, 16:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by jay2009

I don't want one of those 'HD Ready' crap (made that mistake with my first and current HD TV), I want 32+" 1080P full HDTV. Don't want to go mad on money, I've got a PS3 and 360 and will update to sky + soon, I've got a 21" TV/monitor but that only goes to 1080I.
Thanks everyone.
Edit, 360's component cables not HTMI. So need one that supports atleast 2 HDMI Ports (Sky HD-PS3) and Conponent cables.

If you want advice then it's probably not a good idea to start off with "HD ready crap" since you will soon be correctly told that HD Ready is not crap and that many HD ready TVs are better than some 1080p full HD TVs.

Your current TV will presumably just input 1080i so getting one that will input 1080p may be of benefit whether it's full HD or not. Whether you will benefit from full HD or not depends on how close you sit - you will need to sit 6' or closer and preferably 4-5' to get any benefit from a 32" full HD TV.

Almost all HD TVs will have component inputs.

jay2009 · 30-01-2009, 18:38

Yep, it's only 1080I, I'm after one with 1080P, and Oh ok I understood that HD Ready didn't mean full HD. sitting close is fine by me.

cheateater · 30-01-2009, 18:50

The best is any 720p plasma TV!
I can understand why people so predispositioned to 1080 standard. On 3 meters distnace you wont be able to distinguish 1080 and 720 TV!
So my suggestion - dont measure resolution.
Better take into consideraion such factors as colours, contrast etc.

steveamaniac · 30-01-2009, 18:54

You get what you pay for bro. If you wanna good tv pay for one, if you dont take a cheaper option.

jay2009 · 30-01-2009, 19:00

Er, neybe you could define the prices please?

GaryB · 30-01-2009, 20:57

Choosing a TV just because it's 1080p is a bit like choosing a car just on the 0-60 time. There are many other things that define the overall picture quality. It's similar to the camera market, where most punters believe that more pixels = a better picture, so some of the less scrupulous manufacturers stick a 10 megapixel chip in with a crappy lens and other parts because they know many people will go for the higher number.

hero2zero · 30-01-2009, 21:07

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Toshiba-37XV...pd_rhf_p_img_1

OP, I own this TV, it's very good value for money and has all the features you seem to be looking for.

jay2009 · 30-01-2009, 22:04

Some one IN THE KNOW tell me if that's any good please.^^^^^^^^^^

jay2009 · 31-01-2009, 00:48

Someone help me please I idealy want to buy on today.

alves · 31-01-2009, 08:25

I've got the 32inch version. Can't fault it on HD. On some SD channels its a little weak I find.

stevemorg · 31-01-2009, 11:06

I got a panosonic 42 px80b plasma tv last week and am very satisfied with it its got enough imputs to keep you happy and picture is great got from co-op electrical for £550.

jay2009 · 31-01-2009, 11:29

It's not full HD though, and unlike the Toshiba, the HDMI port's aren't 1.3 What does 1.3 mean anyway?

GaryB · 31-01-2009, 11:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by jay2009

It's not full HD though, and unlike the Toshiba, the HDMI port's aren't 1.3 What does 1.3 mean anyway?

It means it supports the newer features added to the more recent versions of the HDMI spec.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HDMI#Versions

jay2009 · 31-01-2009, 13:18

Ok. I'm leaving in about 30 Mins, still sticking with that Toshiba with the price, game mode and HDMI 1.3 ports. So guys you've got 30Mins to convince me to buy something else.

30-01-2009, 12:58	#1
jay2009 Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: London Posts: 2,211	Whats the best 1080P TV to go for I don't want one of those 'HD Ready' crap (made that mistake with my first and current HD TV), I want 32+" 1080P full HDTV. Don't want to go mad on money, I've got a PS3 and 360 and will update to sky + soon, I've got a 21" TV/monitor but that only goes to 1080I. Thanks everyone. Edit, 360's component cables not HTMI. So need one that supports atleast 2 HDMI Ports (Sky HD-PS3) and Conponent cables.

30-01-2009, 16:32	#2
bobcar Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 14,718	Quote: Originally Posted by jay2009 I don't want one of those 'HD Ready' crap (made that mistake with my first and current HD TV), I want 32+" 1080P full HDTV. Don't want to go mad on money, I've got a PS3 and 360 and will update to sky + soon, I've got a 21" TV/monitor but that only goes to 1080I. Thanks everyone. Edit, 360's component cables not HTMI. So need one that supports atleast 2 HDMI Ports (Sky HD-PS3) and Conponent cables. If you want advice then it's probably not a good idea to start off with "HD ready crap" since you will soon be correctly told that HD Ready is not crap and that many HD ready TVs are better than some 1080p full HD TVs. Your current TV will presumably just input 1080i so getting one that will input 1080p may be of benefit whether it's full HD or not. Whether you will benefit from full HD or not depends on how close you sit - you will need to sit 6' or closer and preferably 4-5' to get any benefit from a 32" full HD TV. Almost all HD TVs will have component inputs.

30-01-2009, 18:38	#3
jay2009 Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: London Posts: 2,211	Yep, it's only 1080I, I'm after one with 1080P, and Oh ok I understood that HD Ready didn't mean full HD. sitting close is fine by me.

30-01-2009, 18:50	#4
cheateater Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 25	The best is any 720p plasma TV! I can understand why people so predispositioned to 1080 standard. On 3 meters distnace you wont be able to distinguish 1080 and 720 TV! So my suggestion - dont measure resolution. Better take into consideraion such factors as colours, contrast etc.

30-01-2009, 18:54	#5
steveamaniac Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bristol Posts: 343	You get what you pay for bro. If you wanna good tv pay for one, if you dont take a cheaper option.

30-01-2009, 19:00	#6
jay2009 Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: London Posts: 2,211	Er, neybe you could define the prices please?

30-01-2009, 20:57	#7
GaryB Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: St Albans Posts: 4,088	Choosing a TV just because it's 1080p is a bit like choosing a car just on the 0-60 time. There are many other things that define the overall picture quality. It's similar to the camera market, where most punters believe that more pixels = a better picture, so some of the less scrupulous manufacturers stick a 10 megapixel chip in with a crappy lens and other parts because they know many people will go for the higher number.

30-01-2009, 21:07	#8
hero2zero Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Essex Posts: 708	http://www.amazon.co.uk/Toshiba-37XV...pd_rhf_p_img_1 OP, I own this TV, it's very good value for money and has all the features you seem to be looking for.

30-01-2009, 22:04	#9
jay2009 Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: London Posts: 2,211	Some one IN THE KNOW tell me if that's any good please.^^^^^^^^^^

31-01-2009, 00:48	#10
jay2009 Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: London Posts: 2,211	Someone help me please I idealy want to buy on today.

31-01-2009, 08:25	#11
alves Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: North of England Posts: 2,997	I've got the 32inch version. Can't fault it on HD. On some SD channels its a little weak I find.

31-01-2009, 11:06	#12
stevemorg Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 139	I got a panosonic 42 px80b plasma tv last week and am very satisfied with it its got enough imputs to keep you happy and picture is great got from co-op electrical for £550.

31-01-2009, 11:29	#13
jay2009 Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: London Posts: 2,211	It's not full HD though, and unlike the Toshiba, the HDMI port's aren't 1.3 What does 1.3 mean anyway?

31-01-2009, 11:32	#14
GaryB Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: St Albans Posts: 4,088	Quote: Originally Posted by jay2009 It's not full HD though, and unlike the Toshiba, the HDMI port's aren't 1.3 What does 1.3 mean anyway? It means it supports the newer features added to the more recent versions of the HDMI spec. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HDMI#Versions

31-01-2009, 13:18	#15
jay2009 Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: London Posts: 2,211	Ok. I'm leaving in about 30 Mins, still sticking with that Toshiba with the price, game mode and HDMI 1.3 ports. So guys you've got 30Mins to convince me to buy something else.

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