TLicense Posted June 9, 2007 Share Posted June 9, 2007 OK I know absolutely nothing about plasma or LCD t.v.'s. Basically my dad wants to buy a 42" t.v. and he's got a grand to spend. His preference in terms of manufacturer is either Samsung / Toshiba or Panasonic (I don't know if any of those are actually any good) Basically, I just want to make sure he doesn't spend a lot of money on a load of old tat. Any advice would be appreciated as it's the blind leading the blind at the moment. Cheers, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Konrad Posted June 9, 2007 Share Posted June 9, 2007 Curry's have in promotion very nice Pioneer plasma 42'' for 999 pounds i think Quality of picture was absolutely stunning! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Walker Posted June 9, 2007 Share Posted June 9, 2007 Can I hijack this thread? My dad's after a 32" for circa £400, its doesn't need to be uber-special, any recomendations since we are TV hunting? Gaz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
francis Posted June 9, 2007 Share Posted June 9, 2007 http://www.dabs.com/ProductView.aspx?Quicklinx=4HSW&CategorySelectedId=11229&PageMode=1&NavigationKey=11229,49070000&InMerch=1 Samsung 46" for 1099 all inc, we've got a Samsung LCD here, it's great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MONKEYmark Posted June 9, 2007 Share Posted June 9, 2007 costco do some good deals and u get a 3 year g/tee dads got a smaller samsung in white and it looks a great picture and pretty stylish with the shiny finish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TLicense Posted June 9, 2007 Author Share Posted June 9, 2007 Is the samsung LCD with the blur reducing technology actually any good compared to a plasma? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted June 9, 2007 Share Posted June 9, 2007 I've got a JVC 37" LCD which cost £1700 new. (I bought it 2nd hand) and TBH the motion blur is bloody annoying. I certainly wouldn't buy another one. To be fair the picture looks fantastic until things start moving quickly but for watching sports it's crap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted June 9, 2007 Share Posted June 9, 2007 I've got a JVC 37" LCD which cost £1700 new. (I bought it 2nd hand) and TBH the motion blur is bloody annoying. I certainly wouldn't buy another one. To be fair the picture looks fantastic until things start moving quickly but for watching sports it's crap. Yep!! I have got a Panasonic 37" on my wall. It is a wonderful telly but sometimes you get faint vertical lines when you are watching football etc...... For the price though, I have yet to see better tbh. I paid £950.00 for the TV, Wall bracket, 5 years guarantee and a copy of Ice Age II for my little un....... H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra sam Posted June 9, 2007 Share Posted June 9, 2007 I work for comet and we are also doing the £999 deal on the pioneer really nice set but does have a separate tuner box which may be a pain and a new pioneer range is due out soon that’s why there trying to shift these still a great deal tho. if you can afford it id go for the new M87 series Samsung they do it in 37", 40" and 46" the 40” seems to be the best size screen IMO http://www.comet.co.uk/cometbrowse/product.do?sku=389587 Stunning picture, 1080p, 3 HDMIs,15000:1 contrast ratio looks awsome with a blue ray player running through it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muffleman Posted June 9, 2007 Share Posted June 9, 2007 Panasonic Plasma all day long if it was me, I have a 37" Panny Viera Plasma and I love it. http://www.empiredirect.co.uk/content/products/details/index~modelcode~PAN-TH42PX70PED.htm Check avforums too, they will help you spend wisely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imi Posted June 9, 2007 Share Posted June 9, 2007 if you can afford it id go for the new M87 series Samsung they do it in 37", 40" and 46" the 40” seems to be the best size screen IMO http://www.comet.co.uk/cometbrowse/product.do?sku=389587 Stunning picture, 1080p, 3 HDMIs,15000:1 contrast ratio looks awsome with a blue ray player running through it. SAMSUNG gets my vote.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TLicense Posted June 9, 2007 Author Share Posted June 9, 2007 So these two are recommended then:- http://www.comet.co.uk/cometbrowse/product.do?sku=389587&tab=specification http://www.empiredirect.co.uk/content/products/details/index~modelcode~PAN-TH42PX70PED.htm#_ But what's better about the Samsung one that makes it £100 more expensive for a 2" less screen? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chilly Posted June 9, 2007 Share Posted June 9, 2007 Comet website. I've just bought a 40'' Sony LCD TV with intergrated freeview. Should have been £1499, got it for £850!! Dont but Plasma, the screens degrade over time. Cant get much better than IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muffleman Posted June 9, 2007 Share Posted June 9, 2007 Here's some bedside reading Chilly old pal http://plasmatvbuyingguide.com/plasmatvreviews/plasma-vs-lcd.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra sam Posted June 9, 2007 Share Posted June 9, 2007 So these two are recommended then:- http://www.comet.co.uk/cometbrowse/product.do?sku=389587&tab=specification http://www.empiredirect.co.uk/content/products/details/index~modelcode~PAN-TH42PX70PED.htm#_ But what's better about the Samsung one that makes it £100 more expensive for a 2" less screen? Im not sure the Panasonic is true 1080P, also the Panasonics don't come with the pedestal stand which retails at £99. You will need this unless you’re planning on wall mounting it. Can’t really tell from the empire direct site whether it is included in the price or not. Iv got both of the 37" versions of these 2 side by side at work and it's tough to pick a winner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muffleman Posted June 9, 2007 Share Posted June 9, 2007 Can’t really tell from the empire direct site whether it is included in the price or not. It does, hence the 'ped' at the end of the model no. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chilly Posted June 9, 2007 Share Posted June 9, 2007 Here's some bedside reading Chilly old pal http://plasmatvbuyingguide.com/plasmatvreviews/plasma-vs-lcd.html Fooks sake, I cant believe I read all of that. LCD wins IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colsoop Posted June 9, 2007 Share Posted June 9, 2007 Can I hijack this thread? My dad's after a 32" for circa £400, its doesn't need to be uber-special, any recomendations since we are TV hunting? Gaz. I bought this HERE it has hdmi (1080p) and also vga should you want to hook it up to your pc. picture quality is on a par with more expensive sets. it alos has picture in picture which is quite cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Huntley Posted June 9, 2007 Share Posted June 9, 2007 Bought a 42" Panasonic Plasma PX60 at Christmas time from Curry's for £900 could'nt go wrong for the money, fantastic picture. Kevin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muffleman Posted June 9, 2007 Share Posted June 9, 2007 Fooks sake, I cant believe I read all of that. IMO. That's exactly it mate, technically it's a bit of a toss up between LCD and Plasma, but it comes down to what each person prefers. I went plasma cos I liked the picture, really thought the LCDs looked like you were playing the telly on your monitor. Okay a plasma might not last 20 years, but I change my telly every few years anyway. If you don't know what YOU want, go and have both demo'd, the decision will end up being what YOUR eyes prefer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra sam Posted June 9, 2007 Share Posted June 9, 2007 It does, hence the 'ped' at the end of the model no. Oppps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CardiffSupra Posted June 9, 2007 Share Posted June 9, 2007 My mate got a 38" hd tv from macro for £300, the Sound is crap but good price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daston Posted June 10, 2007 Share Posted June 10, 2007 Got a Sharp Aquios 37" Full HD 1080p for around 800 if I remember correctly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveK Posted June 10, 2007 Share Posted June 10, 2007 I bought a Panasonic LCD (32") and a bit later, my mate bought a Panasonic plasma (42"). Having seen his, if I was buying now I'd buy Plasma. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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