Good Deal ?? Good Tv ??

Halpin13 · 08-29-2010, 01:26 PM

So im trying to twist the girlfriends arm into us getting a new TV for our new home.

I’ve seen this one

http://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/samsung...906498-pdt.htm

in Currys and the price seems good for what you get and in the shop the picture seemed great... anyone got one or can give me some advice?

M3-FAST · 08-29-2010, 01:42 PM

If it's the 42" LG you mean,then my mate just picked one up from there on Friday. He mounted it yesterday and is well happy with it. Says the quality is spot on for the £'s

jwbmw · 08-29-2010, 01:43 PM

Got one of those LG's on my office wall for Powerpoint presentations

It loses some vibrancy at the edges so have a good look first otherwise a fine TV.

Halpin13 · 08-29-2010, 01:53 PM

its the 50" samsung plasma

jwbmw · 08-29-2010, 02:05 PM

Average at best according to Which?

peterg1965 · 08-29-2010, 02:10 PM

If it's the 50" you want, save yourself £40odd by buying on Amazon

http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B003DNSJD...SIN=B003DNSJDG

Halpin13 · 08-29-2010, 02:24 PM

yep itll be the 50" one.... in the shop the picture seemed great, i know it wont be as good as the led tvs but 50" canny picture and sound 500 ish quid... seems ok but always best to ask the question or see if theres any others people would go for

jwbmw · 08-29-2010, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Halpin13

yep itll be the 50" one.... in the shop the picture seemed great, i know it wont be as good as the led tvs but 50" canny picture and sound 500 ish quid... seems ok but always best to ask the question or see if theres any others people would go for

The Amazon reviews are good so probably right for the money.

NFS · 08-30-2010, 03:10 AM

I would not get a cheap plasma. Spend a little more and get a samsumg LCD or (even better) LED.

50 inch is also too big IMO. Unless you have a properly massive lounge a 42 inch will be fine.

MEGA · 08-30-2010, 08:16 AM

I'd get the 42" LG LCD a much better TV and cheaper too...

bakili · 08-31-2010, 01:09 AM

I have Samsung 42" plasma on my wall, its been 4 years in service, still works perfect. Also have 32" Samsung LCD, picture quality better on LCD than on plasma, but its my second LCD TV in 4 years time. Bought both TV same time, plasma seems to last longer.

dxb335d · 08-31-2010, 01:47 AM

I have the 42 LG and I love it.

Halpin13 · 08-31-2010, 02:09 AM

Soooo size isnt everything lol..... see i have a 37" which i would be taking into my new house but i was think i could try and get a new 1 and thought 50" woo, but obv isnt always the best bet...

when looking at a tv spec which things should i be taking a closer look at ?

NFS · 08-31-2010, 02:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Halpin13

Soooo size isnt everything lol..... see i have a 37" which i would be taking into my new house but i was think i could try and get a new 1 and thought 50" woo, but obv isnt always the best bet...

when looking at a tv spec which things should i be taking a closer look at ?

Picture quality?

If you see a model that takes your fancy just google it and you should find loads of 'professional' standard reviews.

LCD's were historically weak in bright rooms and suffered from degradation in picture quality when the backlight is used. I looked for one that had a high contrast ratio and good reviews for movement, which is another LCD issue.

N00dle · 08-31-2010, 07:39 AM

Agreed, picture quality is a pirioty but also your room environment and the type of TV you watch.

LCD: Good for brighter rooms / near window (less reflection), not so good watching in the dark (you get very greyish blacks). Better for computer / Games Console use (no burn in or image retention)..The LED Backlight screens are improved from LCD but still expensive

Plasmas: Very natural looking picture (almost like a Tube TV...not as bright or computer like as a LCD). Very good with fast moving objects (ie Football matches..no blur or smears like some LCDs). Very cinematic watching a film with the Lights turned down (vs LCD)

Try not to judge too much on picture quality when a TV is displayed in Currys/Comet becuase they are always set up to look good in a brightly lit shop enviroment..go to somewhere like John Lewis/Bentalls where they have a more ambient shopfloor/demo room.

Here are some links to good review sites (some are really in depth but does have helpful details)

http://www.hdtvtest.co.uk/

http://www.avforums.com/forums/tvs/

Hope this helps.

Wil

briers · 08-31-2010, 09:30 AM

This LED TV caught my eye today : http://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/lg-4...acklit-/748829

Not sure how good they are

Swiller · 08-31-2010, 12:24 PM

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I'd get the 42" LG LCD a much better TV and cheaper too...

Wot he said. I have the lg Led and it is a beautiful tv. Mate brought round a pricey blu ray player and vs my ps3, really showed off what this puppy can do. You obviously need a home theatre kit to add to the experience as the lg sound isn't great , but then what tv is?

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Halpin13 Michael Halpin 31 Rep 356 Posts Drives: On the hunt Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North East iTrader: (1) Garage List 2005 E90 320i [0.00]	yep itll be the 50" one.... in the shop the picture seemed great, i know it wont be as good as the led tvs but 50" canny picture and sound 500 ish quid... seems ok but always best to ask the question or see if theres any others people would go for __________________ PSN - MHalpin13
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Halpin13 Michael Halpin 31 Rep 356 Posts Drives: On the hunt Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North East iTrader: (1) Garage List 2005 E90 320i [0.00]	Soooo size isnt everything lol..... see i have a 37" which i would be taking into my new house but i was think i could try and get a new 1 and thought 50" woo, but obv isnt always the best bet... when looking at a tv spec which things should i be taking a closer look at ? __________________ PSN - MHalpin13
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N00dle Private 3 Rep 79 Posts Drives: Z4 sDrive 23i Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: UK iTrader: (0) Garage List Mar 2010 BMW Z4 sDr ... [6.50]	Agreed, picture quality is a pirioty but also your room environment and the type of TV you watch. LCD: Good for brighter rooms / near window (less reflection), not so good watching in the dark (you get very greyish blacks). Better for computer / Games Console use (no burn in or image retention)..The LED Backlight screens are improved from LCD but still expensive Plasmas: Very natural looking picture (almost like a Tube TV...not as bright or computer like as a LCD). Very good with fast moving objects (ie Football matches..no blur or smears like some LCDs). Very cinematic watching a film with the Lights turned down (vs LCD) Try not to judge too much on picture quality when a TV is displayed in Currys/Comet becuase they are always set up to look good in a brightly lit shop enviroment..go to somewhere like John Lewis/Bentalls where they have a more ambient shopfloor/demo room. Here are some links to good review sites (some are really in depth but does have helpful details) http://www.hdtvtest.co.uk/ http://www.avforums.com/forums/tvs/ Hope this helps. Wil __________________ WW
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