movistar Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 Do any of you know where is the best and cheapest place to get a flat screen TV...iam thinking 40" samsung lcd Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorin Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 Amazon were actually one of the cheapest when I bought my Panasonic plasma the other month. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
movistar Posted August 24, 2009 Author Share Posted August 24, 2009 Amazon were actually one of the cheapest when I bought my Panasonic plasma the other month. I will have a look...ta:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 Amazon were actually one of the cheapest when I bought my Panasonic plasma the other month. You have a plasma? You never said! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pistonbroke Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 I love the look of some of them new OLED screens that are about 1cm thick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
movistar Posted August 24, 2009 Author Share Posted August 24, 2009 Its a flamin jungle out there...you have to be some sort of tech guru to sus out the best one to go for!?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorin Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 You have a plasma? You never said! Oh yes, it's a 50" plasma at that. Have I not mentioned it before? I thought I had. I love the look of some of them new OLED screens that are about 1cm thick. Yeah but I believe the largest produced one was an 11" one and stupidly expensive? Not really what you want to be watching telly on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorin Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 Its a flamin jungle out there...you have to be some sort of tech guru to sus out the best one to go for!?? Plasma is the best option for 40"+ IMO. They just don't do plasma panels smaller than that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
movistar Posted August 24, 2009 Author Share Posted August 24, 2009 Plasma is the best option for 40"+ IMO. They just don't do plasma panels smaller than that. I thought the plasma was going to be fazed out as they draw alot more power so were not very eco friendly also they dont last as long as the Lcd ones do they? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorin Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 I thought the plasma was going to be fazed out as they draw alot more power so were not very eco friendly also they dont last as long as the Lcd ones do they? I don't believe it'll be phased out for quite some time, until another technology comes along that can better it. Sony did stop producing plasma's I believe, but from all accounts their plasma's were pretty crap anyway. The latest plasma's power usage is comparable to LCD I believe, and even if left on 24 hours a day it would still be years before they start fading. Longer than you're likely to still have the TV anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lbm Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 I thought the plasma was going to be fazed out as they draw alot more power so were not very eco friendly also they dont last as long as the Lcd ones do they? A plasma screen will last approx 11 years if left on all the time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pistonbroke Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 I thought the plasma was going to be fazed out as they draw alot more power so were not very eco friendly also they dont last as long as the Lcd ones do they? I doubt plasma will be fazed out, there are pros and cons for both. Plasma, you generally get a bigger screen for your buck, and they have no issues with blurring. As for the lifespan thing, utter rubbish mate. There are still gen 1 plasmas hanging in lakeside shopping center doing the same display that have been for the last 10 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
movistar Posted August 24, 2009 Author Share Posted August 24, 2009 I don't believe it'll be phased out for quite some time, until another technology comes along that can better it. Sony did stop producing plasma's I believe, but from all accounts their plasma's were pretty crap anyway. The latest plasma's power usage is comparable to LCD I believe, and even if left on 24 hours a day it would still be years before they start fading. Longer than you're likely to still have the TV anyway. Your probably right:) A plasma screen will last approx 11 years if left on all the time Really..when people tell you that they only last 10 years or so, they forget to tell you it has to be left on:blink:maybe plasma is the way to go then, they do seem to be a little cheaper... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
movistar Posted August 24, 2009 Author Share Posted August 24, 2009 I doubt plasma will be fazed out, there are pros and cons for both. Plasma, you generally get a bigger screen for your buck, and they have no issues with blurring. As for the lifespan thing, utter rubbish mate. There are still gen 1 plasmas hanging in lakeside shopping center doing the same display that have been for the last 10 years. Good bit of info ...thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 Yeah but I believe the largest produced one was an 11" one and stupidly expensive? Not really what you want to be watching telly on. Samsung do a 55" one now I believe (and various smaller ones) - at least I think they do, it's LED, not sure if it's OLED, UE55B7000WW It's about £2000 at the moment, the 40" ones they do (a couple I believe) are around £1000. Obviously nowhere near as awesome as your TV though sir Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorin Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 Samsung do a 55" one now I believe (and various smaller ones) - at least I think they do, it's LED, not sure if it's OLED, UE55B7000WW It's about £2000 at the moment, the 40" ones they do (a couple I believe) are around £1000. Ah yeah, those are just "LED" (not OLED)... and the LED bit just refers to the back lighting, it's still an LCD screen, not some fancy new technology like they'd have you believe. Obviously nowhere near as awesome as your TV though sir Indeed, 50" of awesomeness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveK Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 Sony did stop producing plasma's I believe, but from all accounts their plasma's were pretty crap anyway. Pioneer have stopped making their own plasma panels too, which is a shame - theirs were good (but not cheap). I think they get them from Panasonic now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorin Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 Pioneer have stopped making their own plasma panels too, which is a shame - theirs were good (but not cheap). I think they get them from Panasonic now. I think I read they were pulling out of making TV's full stop. But yeah the Pioneer Kuro Plasma's were always rated the best, but very expensive. Everything I read said that the Panasonic panels were a close second though. Have I mentioned I have a 50" Panasonic plasma? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lbm Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 Have I mentioned I have a 50" Panasonic plasma? No way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedrosixfour Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 What do your neighbours have? If its nice wait for them to leave some night and then help yourself. I find this usually works out to be the cheapest option. Then to really live dangerously, invite them over to watch a movie while they are waiting for their new one to arrive. And so the cycle continues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 Have I mentioned I have a 50" Panasonic plasma? I really didn't want to have to do this but I'm calling Hovis on this one now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveK Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 I think I read they were pulling out of making TV's full stop. But yeah the Pioneer Kuro Plasma's were always rated the best, but very expensive. Everything I read said that the Panasonic panels were a close second though. Have I mentioned I have a 50" Panasonic plasma? If so, then the story has changed. The last I heard, they were no longer making the panels but would continue with the TVs using Panasonic. I've got the 42" Kuro and have been tempted to go for the 50" since this year is basically the last chance I'd have to buy one. I just think it might be a touch too big for my lounge though.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
movistar Posted August 24, 2009 Author Share Posted August 24, 2009 What do your neighbours have? If its nice wait for them to leave some night and then help yourself. I find this usually works out to be the cheapest option. Then to really live dangerously, invite them over to watch a movie while they are waiting for their new one to arrive. And so the cycle continues. The neighbours are all about 80 and still have no idea what freeview is...not alone a flat screen. Funny though they never seem to miss a trick! They all prefer to look out of a window than watch a TV;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
movistar Posted August 24, 2009 Author Share Posted August 24, 2009 If so, then the story has changed. The last I heard, they were no longer making the panels but would continue with the TVs using Panasonic. I've got the 42" Kuro and have been tempted to go for the 50" since this year is basically the last chance I'd have to buy one. I just think it might be a touch too big for my lounge though.... No do it!it will look fab!! I might know someone who will take you old one off your hands;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Massey Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 Hi mate just going to send you a pm with a website that you might like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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