Benyon Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 My TV has started to overheat and turn off sometimes when playing games so I may need a new one soon, Thing is Im moving into a new place tomorrow so im abit skint. I want to be able to read the mileage on the cars in forza 3 like some guys on here can, What will I need to be looking at? I wont ever be watching TV on it, its just for my XBOX. I also dont want anything more than 40", infact 32" would be nice for the room it will be put in. Some examples please:d Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 I have a Samsung 40"... it's 1080p.. lovely bit of tele.. I'm sure someone will be along in a minute to be more technical about it... talking about blacks and greys and the like My sister and my parents also have '40" Samsung' teles.. all bought within 6 months of each other and all completely different... The spec of teles moves quicker than PC's these days btw sorry for ignoring you the other night with the Forza request.. I had collapsed on the sofa post-gym for some 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' (streaming off my PC) and couldn't summon the energy to text you on the keypad thingy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nevins Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 Go for 40" up mate. lcd or if you want a slightly crisper picture go for a plasma. stay away from un branded names as it will be a case of buy cheap buy twice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benyon Posted January 22, 2010 Author Share Posted January 22, 2010 I like the 40" samsungs but It wont look right in the room, Also I have a gaming chair so I sit quite close to the TV (MY gaming room is smallish) Is the next size down 37"? Am I looking at spending 400+? Hey mike I will let you off this time lol, Maybe next tuesday? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martini Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 My TV has started to overheat and turn off sometimes when playing games so I may need a new one soon, Thing is Im moving into a new place tomorrow so im abit skint. I want to be able to read the mileage on the cars in forza 3 like some guys on here can, What will I need to be looking at? I wont ever be watching TV on it, its just for my XBOX. I also dont want anything more than 40", infact 32" would be nice for the room it will be put in. Some examples please:d Mate, if it's ONLY for xbox then consider getting a 30" Dell monitor and a VGA cable. Otherwise, there are some nice HD 32" TVs about. Am I looking at spending 400+? Hey mike I will let you off this time lol, Maybe next tuesday? I used to use a 24" LCD monitor (not a TV) by Dell. I sat quite close (what monitors are made for), and so it worked perfectly; ~£220. If you need it for TV though, choose something else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonkin Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 40" Samsung here to, the one with the slightly red rim around the screen, very nice tele. I've still got that 50" sony rear projection thing which you'd be welcome to come round and collect if you need something Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benyon Posted January 22, 2010 Author Share Posted January 22, 2010 40" Samsung here to, the one with the slightly red rim around the screen, very nice tele. I've still got that 50" sony rear projection thing which you'd be welcome to come round and collect if you need something Yeah I'll shove it in the back of the car lol, Might be abit to big that mate:d @ Martin I use a 26" widescreen lcd At the mo, I deffo want bigger than that, I think 37" could be the best size for me but would still consider 32". I rarely watch TV so it would just be for my XBOX, the Main thing is I want it to show the mileage on forza type quality. My current TV just shows white marks where the speedo is:( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martini Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 @ Martin I use a 26" widescreen lcd At the mo, I deffo want bigger than that, I think 37" could be the best size for me but would still consider 32". I rarely watch TV so it would just be for my XBOX, the Main thing is I want it to show the mileage on forza type quality. My current TV just shows white marks where the speedo is:( It's not size, it's resolution you want mate. A 30" Dell monitor (1600p) has more pixels per inch than a 40" TV (1080p). Therefore, my 24" Dell was higher in resolution than my 30" TV - but it depends on models etc and how close you want to sit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonkin Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 Ive never noticed if i can on mine or not, but why is it important to be able to read the mileage or was that just an example of wanting a clear picture Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porky1978 Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 I have got an LG 32" 1080p. Very good picture quality but i wish I'd gone for a 37 or 42 inch. I would go for a 37 mate, good compromise and not too expensive. And i agree with the advice mentioned before - buy cheap, buy twice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Bullitt Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 I use a Sony Bravia KDL40W5500 with my 360, Assassins Creed & Army of Two 40th Day are amazing through the HDMI lead. Be careful of the Samsung TVs, my mate uses one for his 360 and the colour difference is huge so much so that he's selling it and getting a 40" Sony W series. http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sony-KDL40W5500U-Widescreen-Freeview-Motionflow/dp/B001RCU7GM/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=officeproduct&qid=1264173400&sr=8-2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benyon Posted January 22, 2010 Author Share Posted January 22, 2010 Ive never noticed if i can on mine or not, but why is it important to be able to read the mileage or was that just an example of wanting a clear picture Yeah thats the sort of quality I want. I suppose with it being just an XBOX TV its important, Also I have Assassins creed 2 which I bet will look amazing. Thanks for the help guys anymore input welcome. When I have moved in I will start looking around, but to be honest my budget would have to stay around £400. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitesupraboy2 Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 I have a samsung...they are good. My picture is great.... till i go round my friends and see his Sony or my other mates panasonic and then i get disappointed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benyon Posted January 23, 2010 Author Share Posted January 23, 2010 The biggest I can go is 32" I have just had a good look and my 26" just fits in so anything over 32" wont fit. Im gonna have alook at these sonys then Ive heard nothing but good things. Would there be much difference on a 32" Samsung between 720p and 1080p? Ive also found this 1080p tv I like it plus If I paid this sorta price I would have money left over for AVP2:d http://www.dixons.co.uk/martprd/store/dix_page.jsp?BV_SessionID=@@@@1830702791.1264250116@@@@&BV_EngineID=ccekadejhefmfdjcflgceggdhhmdgmh.0&page=Product&sku=701402 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nevins Posted January 23, 2010 Share Posted January 23, 2010 I have a 42" panasonic mate, the picture is crystal clear and the only set I trust as I have never had to repair them apart from some fool putting their fist through a screen. Im sure there are some sonics in your price range mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benyon Posted January 23, 2010 Author Share Posted January 23, 2010 But with the one in the link I may be able to go out and buy now:ecstatic: Im almost bouncing on the sofa. Im moving into a new place today too so Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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