37 Inch 1080p TV - 640 delivered

muppetkiller

Not sure what the quality is like but it seems like a good deal on a TV of that size.

Technical information sheet of TFU-43743B LCD Television

Moving beyond designing cameras, Polaroid is taking its first steps in developing TVs with the TFU-43743B, an LCD television packed with fantastic features, including HD ready resolution, a contrast rate of 5,000:1 and a brightness level of 500 cd/m². Thanks to the TFU-43743B, graphics turn out clearer and more natural looking, while its 2x10 watts audio power ensures sound matches the quality of images. The TFU-43743B is designed for both cinema buffs and avid gamers, and it comes with excellent connectivity such as an HDMI socket for connecting Blu-ray players, games consoles, digital cameras and camcorders, meaning you can take your entertainment even further! The TFU-43743B even has a Freeview tuner, which is essential for watching your favourite digital TV programmes!

Screen Format 16:9
Screen size 37 inches (94 cm)
Brightness (in cd/m²) 500 cd/m2
Contrast 5,000:1
Response time (in ms) 6.5
Resolution (horizontal x vertical - in pixels) 1920 x 1080
Viewing angle (horizontal/vertical - in°) H: 176°
V: 176°
Audio Audio Power 2 x 10 W
Noise reduction Yes
Mono/Stereo Sound NICAM stereo sound
Speakers Yes
Connectivity Connectivity HDMI socket
VGA (D-Sub)
S-Video output
Digital coaxial output
Digital component video output
PC audio input
SCART connectors 2
DVI Input No
HDMI Input Yes
PC Input Yes
Audio output Headphones socket
Tuner Standard PAL / SECAM / NTSC
Double Tuner Digital tuner
Functions TV text Information not provided
Other functions Information not provided
General Remote control Yes
Accessories supplied Remote control, power supply
Internal menu languages Information available soon
User guide Information available soon
Dimensions (mm) 930 x 251 x 625
Weight (kg) 20.4


http://www.pixmania.com/ie/uk/1364881/art/polaroid/tfu-43743b-lcd-television.html

Soarer

Looks like a good price alright.

I think it's the same one as this Polaroid on QVC.
I've seen the presentation of this a few times, and it does seem like a handy little set.

Saving a few hundred euro on that price too!

godtabh

Any rewviews on it?

Mossy Monk

Can't find one anywhere.

muppetkiller

The pixmania link has a video under the picture and there's a short review on the other link posted.....I might take the risk next week and see how it goes..

k123456

Theres a short review at QVC, see link in this thread, if someone here does buy, perhaps you could post a review here

Can this TV be collected from Pixmania

Eamon Acton

That tv looks good, I might wait for reviews from someone. I'm wondering how good the reception would be from old fashioned tv aerial in back of tv, as I haven't made the move to Sky or NTL yet, but I know I'm in the minority there.

ACTON

shayser

Eamon Acton wrote: »

I'm wondering how good the reception would be from old fashioned tv aerial in back of tv, as I haven't made the move to Sky or NTL yet, but I know I'm in the minority there.

ACTON

Poor to very poor.

Mossy Monk

Eamon Acton wrote: »

I'm wondering how good the reception would be from old fashioned tv aerial in back of tv, as I haven't made the move to Sky or NTL yet, but I know I'm in the minority there.

Stick with CRT if you have that setup. Much better picture.

Bob the Builder

Mossy Monk wrote: »

Stick with CRT if you have that setup. Much better picture.

Depends very much so on the tv, but i'm with mossy monk here...

rosboy

k123456 wrote: »

Can this TV be collected from Pixmania

Pixmania are an online retailer based on the continent. No stores in Ireland to pick up from.

RealistSpy

I will be doing a video review and I will post the link when am done.

Bill-e

RealistSpy wrote: »

I will be doing a video review and I will post the link when am done.

Will hold you to it

Bill-e

I just saw that the contrast ratio is 5,000:1

That is piss poor.

RealistSpy

yeh but I wont I wont die on 5,000:1 especially for that price on the polaroid website it says full hd 1080p and later it say 1080i and contrase 10000:1. I am really confused about the specs anyways I will keep update.

Glenbhoy

Here's the only Which review I could find on a Polaroid:

Polaroid TLU-03723B
Type: LCD
Which? score: 21%

Polaroid is not a big name in the world of flat-panel TVs. And on this evidence it will need to work much harder to make strides into the market. This 37-inch HD-ready LCD is like a throwback to the early days of digital technology, and hosts a list of so many reasons not to spend five hundred pounds, that it’s difficult to fit them all in one review.

Standard definition pictures are poor. Using the Scart RGB input, we found that images look flat, dull and smeary – problems highlighted by our technical tests. The artificial look is evident on Freeview. Motion problems and blotchy images drove our panel to remark that the Polaroid was not fit for purpose. High definition pictures suffer from poor resolution and noticeable banding.

Sound quality is equally poor, with the mediocre bass was about as good as it gets. Freeview sounded peaky and with lots of hiss, high frequencies lacked detail, and we heard distortion when listening to our revealing classical music sequence.

Usability is also an issue. The electronic programme guide is unintuitive to use, and although it has good contrast and is a decent size, it is blurred. The instruction manual lacks detail and the remote is poorly laid out, with rarely used buttons taking prominence over some with more key functionality.

The HDMI sockets do not support widescreen switching, auto-source selection or the 1080/24 picture format. Scart cannot trigger any compatible recording equipment but, on the plus side, it has a VGA socket for connecting up to your PC and digital audio output for hooking up to a surround sound system. It can be mounted on a wall, but you’ll need to buy the necessary fittings separately.

Pros: VGA socket for connecting a PC

Cons: Everything else

And here's another on the same model:

http://whathifi.co.uk/Reviews/Televisions-Reviews/Televisions-Reviews/Rule-Brand-Polaroid/

ongarite

Perfect quote from another review:

Cheap things do not necesarily offer good value for money. Supermarket Value lager might be half the price of Heineken, but we think it tastes at least five-times worse. Cheap? Yes. Good value for money? Not even close.

Seriously, you are going to be looking at TV for 4-5 hours a day. Spend a bit more on a quality brand and be happy with your purchase, not moaning because you went for the cheap option and it was ****e.

jenno86

rosboy wrote: »

Pixmania are an online retailer based on the continent. No stores in Ireland to pick up from.

They have a place in Dublin I think.

MontgomeryClift

Pixmania are borderline thieves.

RobertFoster

MontgomeryClift wrote: »

Pixmania are borderline thieves.

Poor customer service too. Wouldn't recommend them.

RealistSpy

37" 16:9 Polaroid Full HD TFU-43723B

1920x1080
500 cd/m2
10,000:1 yes 10,000 not 5,000
6.5ms
2x HDMI yes 2 not

The Box

The TV

I have it hocked up with my ps3 straight via HDMI cable. I don't watch TV much but a lot of Blu Ray Movies. It comes with all the things you might expect although i got a shock when I saw that the connection plug was 2 pins but I later found that there was a converter included.

Connectors

At first I couldn't watch any blu ray movies it wouldn't display. Until I set the BD 1080p 24Hz output HDMI. After that fiasco every thing works fine. The picture looks great well a little improvement from my old 768 hd ready monitor. I tried different Disc and they all look fine I could see a little difference.

Connectors 2

Up close to the tv very close I notice few amount of noise and at the right distance back none. I have notice that on most Full HD tv in the shops Bravia to be one. I also havent notice any motion blur so far but I will test for it later with fifa.

Inside



Version 1.0
more to come so far so good

RealistSpy

About bad customer service most that I know who has used it have no complain. I am not saying they are perfect but still like opinions differ. If your into the best viewing entity get a projector for the best