Looking for a 26" or 32" LCD

JackKelly

Hello everyone, I'm on the lookout for a new TV, and I'm trying to get my head around what I need to look for.

I presume the main specs I should be aware of are response time, brightness, and contrast ratio. Is there a bare minimum I should adhere to?

Is there a hierarchy when it comes to brand names? I was looking at LG TV's which seem to be priced much lower than their equivalent Samsung/Panasonic models? Should I stay away?

ps. I have my eye on this LG model

Zonda999

The hierarchy in lcd tv's are sony and panasonic in my opinion.The other good brands are LG, samsung, philips, toshiba etc... the well known brands.When buying an lcd tv at this size you're often only paying extra for brand name. Any of the well known brands will be fine, including LG.I have an LG by the way-32LC46.Great tv.Then again what brand you get should depend on exactly what your priorities are, e.g Standard def tv, Gaming....

ongarite

The Panasonic TX-26LDX70 is best in class in 26" variety. Came out top of the pile in all the mag reviews.
http://www.panasonic.co.uk/lcd-tv/tx-26lxd70/index.htm

big_moe

ongarite wrote: »

The Panasonic TX-26LDX70 is best in class in 26" variety. Came out top of the pile in all the mag reviews.
http://www.panasonic.co.uk/lcd-tv/tx-26lxd70/index.htm

+1 for that TV

i have that tv in the bedroom and even with just an NTL analogue signal it still looks good. looks savage with dvds

martian1980

big_moe wrote: »

+1 for that TV

i have that tv in the bedroom and even with just an NTL analogue signal it still looks good. looks savage with dvds

I've seen reviews for that panasonic tv. looks great - but where can you get it?

smashey

I was looking at that Panasonic model up North in Asda. Glad to see the recommendations.

/edit. It is selling for £350 stg.

martian1980

smashey wrote: »

I was looking at that Panasonic model up North in Asda. Glad to see the recommendations.

/edit. It is selling for £350 stg.

could you post a link please?

smashey

It was on sale last week and after a quick glance at their website, I found these...

JVC
Daewoo

The Panasonic is showing at £450 but I'll check that in-store tonight.

martian1980

smashey wrote: »

It was on sale last week and after a quick glance at their website, I found these...

JVC
Daewoo

The Panasonic is showing at £450 but I'll check that in-store tonight.

The panasonic listed on the asda site is the 26LMD70, not the 26LXD70. A brief search says that the only difference is the viewing angle. does that justify the price difference?

smashey

I went into Asda tonight and it's there for £349 stg.

I got a few dodgy photos with my mobile.

big_moe

thats the LXD7, not LXD70.. the LXD7 is the basic panasonic model. the equivalent irish model to that is LE7.

the panasonic tx26lx70 is around the €899 mark http://www.allianceelectric.ie/products/tv/plasmalcd/tx26lx70.htm

smashey

My bad.

I missed the "0".

Is this still a good buy?

big_moe

i know i may sound a bit pedantic but that "0" does make a huge difference!!

yeah its not too bad, the tv retails at around the € 650-€700 mark in dublin.

slave1

Aldi, Thursday 17th
26" HD LCD TV
each €409.99 *

(€401.99 + €8 Producer Recycling Fund)

The perfect TV to replace your old ‘big box’. A great size for any room in your house

* HD ready (1080i/720p/576p/480p)
* 2 × HDMI sockets (including HDCP decoding)
* Nicam stereo
* Teletext with 100 page memory
* EPG (Electronic Programme Guide)
* Response time: 8ms (grey to grey.typ)
* Viewing angle: 160° H/150° v (typ)
* Contrast ratio: 800:1 (typ)
* Brightness: 400cd/m2 (typ)
* Physical resolution: 1366 × 768
* 3D digital comb filter noise reduction
* 200 programme storage locations
* Automatic programme search with automatic storage
* Picture Formats: 16:9, 14:9, Zoom, Panorama 4:3
* Swap function
* Child lock (DVB-T only)
* 5 favourite lists (DVB-T only)
* Speakers: 2 × 8 watts (RMS)
* Video sockets: 2 × HDMI in (incl. HDCP decoding), VGA (15 pin D-sub), YUV (component), 2 SCART. S-Video in, composite video (2 RCA)
* Audio sockets: Stereo audio in for PC, stereo audio in for composite video (2 RCA), stereo audio in for YUV (2 RCA), stereo headphone jack (3.5mm plug)
* Accessories: Free remote control (inc. batteries), power cord
* Weight: 13.1kg (net) 16.4kg (gross)

newrossman

Hi

Just got a BEKO 26" for €447, I got it after comparing alot of them on the net and face or side by side.

So far very happy, good refreash rate and the sound is a big surprise as it's load and good.

Its got HDI/VGA 2 Scarts Svideo Etc and for the cost it does the job for a 2nd tv for kids games and my PC.:)

I wont spend more than 500 on a small screen as for an extra few hundred you can get alot more.

All I know is
Samsungs 'Great Screen but bad speakers'.
LG's have had issues with production with the old 'friday afternoon/Monday morning issue'. In other words 1 out of 10 could be a problem

And thats my 10 cents