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Full HD tv for €449 in currys

paulie13 · 2009-04-09 22:04:25

Hi all, As the title suggests, Currys have a 32 inch Sharp full HD tv for sale for €449. Seems like a reasonable deal to me. Anyone have any opinions? I am interested in getting a flat screen and would like to avoid buying it online in case of having to return it. Is there any benefit to full HD at this size? Thanks, Paul

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09-04-2009 11:04pm

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Hi all,

As the title suggests, Currys have a 32 inch Sharp full HD tv for sale for €449. Seems like a reasonable deal to me. Anyone have any opinions? I am interested in getting a flat screen and would like to avoid buying it online in case of having to return it. Is there any benefit to full HD at this size?

Thanks,

Paul

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#2 09-04-2009 11:08pm
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i am gona start to save for a full HDTV....what i hear on smaller screens u cant tell the difference between HD ready and Full 1080p HD....im gona wait a extra few weeks to save more money and get a full HD 38" maby samsung:)....you should wait a few weeks and get a more trusted brand and stuff like me:rolleyes:

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#3 09-04-2009 11:52pm
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At 32" the difference between 720p and 1080p is noticeable but not very noticeable if you get what i mean.
At 449 though Its well worth the money, but if you get a tv maybe at 38" or more full hd would be a lot better looking

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#4 10-04-2009 12:19am
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you need to go 37" + to notice any difference between 720p and 1080p, I know as I've a full HD 32" LG since xmas and can't really see any difference even up close!

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#5 10-04-2009 12:24am
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marko91 wrote: »

i am gona start to save for a full HDTV....what i hear on smaller screens u cant tell the difference between HD ready and Full 1080p HD....im gona wait a extra few weeks to save more money and get a full HD 38" maby samsung:)....you should wait a few weeks and get a more trusted brand and stuff like me:rolleyes:

Couldn't have put it better myself. Well structured and to the point....

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#6 10-04-2009 12:34am
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paulie13 wrote: »

Hi all,

As the title suggests, Currys have a 32 inch Sharp full HD tv for sale for €449. Seems like a reasonable deal to me. Anyone have any opinions? I am interested in getting a flat screen and would like to avoid buying it online in case of having to return it. Is there any benefit to full HD at this size?

Thanks,

Paul

Snake Plisken wrote: »

you need to go 37" + to notice any difference between 720p and 1080p, I know as I've a full HD 32" LG since xmas and can't really see any difference even up close!

Saw on ad on the telly advertising this too and i could have sworn its an LG 32" 1080p for 450e. Got the impression its one like this. I think they were blabbin on about a high contrast ratio too and seeing as the quoted dynamic contrast for that LG is 500000:1, i reckon its that one. Pretty good deal for a shop, to be fair. Be aware though, that they're only trying to get rid of them because there are a load of new ranges of lcds and plasmas from all the main manufacturers at the moment and they need to make room for them!

I agree that full HD is completely unnecessary for a 32" lcd for normal tv viewing. Could be handy though if you were to use it as a monitor, or use it for gaming, sitting about 3 feet away from it!:)

EDIT: Looks like the same offer is on in the UK, see here. For once we're not being screwed with an exchange rate so no need t head up north for this one!!

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#7 10-04-2009 12:44am
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I thought I saw Harvey Norman doing the ad for the 32" Full HD LG for €429

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#8 10-04-2009 12:48am
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Are you guys referring to noticing/not noticing a difference between 720p and 1080p 32" TVs or noticing/not noticing a difference between 720p and 1080p content on a 32" TV? If it's the latter, then I'd have to disagree with those who said that there is no difference or it is hard to notice one, as I can easily notice a difference on my 32" 1080p TV and i'm amazed at those who can't.

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#9 10-04-2009 10:30am
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Twilightning wrote: »

I thought I saw Harvey Norman doing the ad for the 32" Full HD LG for €429

the Harvey one is the 3000 series 720p, not the 1080p. I was in their store yesterday and they had a sign up saying they had 'made a mistake' in their ad! :rolleyes: They had the Currys tv in there for €599

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#10 10-04-2009 10:56am
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catch--22 wrote: »

the Harvey one is the 3000 series 720p, not the 1080p. I was in their store yesterday and they had a sign up saying they had 'made a mistake' in their ad! :rolleyes: They had the Currys tv in there for €599

I find the best place to buy TV's now is online - LG 32" 1080p, I would assume 500 inc delivery http://www.komplett.ie/k/ki.aspx?sku=404461

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#11 10-04-2009 10:57am
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catch--22 wrote: »

the Harvey one is the 3000 series 720p, not the 1080p. I was in their store yesterday and they had a sign up saying they had 'made a mistake' in their ad! :rolleyes: They had the Currys tv in there for €599

Nice save there mate. Saves me an unnecessary trip there today so! Off to Currys I go.

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#12 10-04-2009 11:34am
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Rsaeire wrote: »

Are you guys referring to noticing/not noticing a difference between 720p and 1080p 32" TVs or noticing/not noticing a difference between 720p and 1080p content on a 32" TV? If it's the latter, then I'd have to disagree with those who said that there is no difference or it is hard to notice one, as I can easily notice a difference on my 32" 1080p TV and i'm amazed at those who can't.

+1

I have a 32" Sharp full HD and you can clearly notice the difference. I had a HD ready before and before I sold it off I put them side by side to check out the difference. Most of my friends who come to my apartment say the same when they compare it with their tv.

I guess people who say there's no difference dont have a 32" full hd themselves and say based on when they read on the net. Not saying they dont have full hd tv's, they may have bigger ones but not 32".

It's a very good price OP.

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#13 10-04-2009 12:31pm
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Alcatel wrote: »

I find the best place to buy TV's now is online - LG 32" 1080p, I would assume 500 inc delivery http://www.komplett.ie/k/ki.aspx?sku=404461

Its always worth asking Richersounds though before placing that online order, they do us boardies some great deals.

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#14 10-04-2009 12:57pm
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i went onto currys website... they have a "1080p HD Ready TV" as far as i know 1080p = full hd not hd ready so what are they on about

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#15 10-04-2009 2:10pm
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I picked one up today, thanks so much for letting us in on it! Guy in the shop said they were selling HD ready TVs for more than €449, so this deal is a steal. Snap it up before it goes away!

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#16 10-04-2009 2:11pm
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marko91 wrote: »

i went onto currys website... they have a "1080p HD Ready TV" as far as i know 1080p = full hd not hd ready so what are they on about

Doesnt matter if they say HD ready or Full HD.

As long as it is 1080p its full HD.

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#17 10-04-2009 3:43pm
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Rsaeire wrote: »

If it's the latter, then I'd have to disagree with those who said that there is no difference or it is hard to notice one, as I can easily notice a difference on my 32" 1080p TV and i'm amazed at those who can't.

You might not notice it so much on SKY+HD, but you certainly will on Blu Ray.
There are double the amount of pixels making up the picture in 1080p as compared to 720p, and Blu Ray utilises every pixel.

Walk into any Currys and see the difference for yourself.

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#18 10-04-2009 3:44pm
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I got 40 inches 6 series samsung full HD and 100 Hz for 819 Euro from kimplette. The same is available for 999 in irish store

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Snake Plisken wrote: »

you need to go 37" + to notice any difference between 720p and 1080p, I know as I've a full HD 32" LG since xmas and can't really see any difference even up close!

To day I spotted the LG32LG 3000 in Tesco for €399. Reduced from €649 It is also on offer for €509 or near in Argos who also say its reduced. Is there some wrong with this model, that its not selling.? would like a quick reply if I am to grab one.

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#20 10-04-2009 4:21pm
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sugarman wrote: »

...But thats the one in Currys for €449

Yeah, true - we were just talking about this LG one that Harvey's is selling. Generally there are some good deals now and then in the shops, but the best day-to-day value is online. They're nearly always cheaper than the retail guys.

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#21 10-04-2009 4:39pm
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Twilightning wrote: »

I thought I saw Harvey Norman doing the ad for the 32" Full HD LG for €429

Rang Harvey Norman in Cork 32 LG 3000 €429. Hd ready only. Same model in Tesco €399. Wondering about Sound as only 2x7watt audio where most seem to be 2x10watts

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#22 10-04-2009 4:46pm
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micratoyota wrote: »

Rang Harvey Norman in Cork 32 LG 3000 €429. Hd ready only. Same model in Tesco €399. Wondering about Sound as only 2x7watt audio where most seem to be 2x10watts

Richersounds were doing that LG for £329.95 recently, although stock was limited. A few boardies purchased it though.

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#23 10-04-2009 4:52pm
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10000maniacs wrote: »

You might not notice it so much on SKY+HD, but you certainly will on Blu Ray.
There are double the amount of pixels making up the picture in 1080p as compared to 720p, and Blu Ray utilises every pixel.

Walk into any Currys and see the difference for yourself.

You may have misunderstood me. I can notice the difference between 720p and 1080p content, be it downloaded TV shows in mkv format or HD-DVD/Blu-ray movies, on my 32" 1080p TV. For those who say they cannot see a difference between 720p and 1080p content on a 1080p 32" TV, then this is what I cannot understand; I can notice it from even 12ft away.

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#24 10-04-2009 4:55pm
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eddiem74 wrote: »

Richersounds were doing that LG for £329.95 recently, although stock was limited. A few boardies purchased it though.

Any idea how it turned out. (the 32LG3000)

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micratoyota wrote: »

To day I spotted the LG32LG 3000 in Tesco for €399. Reduced from €649 It is also on offer for €509 or near in Argos who also say its reduced. Is there some wrong with this model, that its not selling.? would like a quick reply if I am to grab one.

No, there aint nothing wrong with that model. For 399, its good enough but to be honest, if i were you, i'd pay a bit extra and get this one. Overalll, the samsung would be the better set and probably worth the extra. Hard to pick between the currys 1080p and the samsung. I think they would both have bad and good points but i reckon for just normal SD viewing the samsung would be better

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#26 10-04-2009 9:28pm
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10000maniacs wrote: »

You might not notice it so much on SKY+HD, but you certainly will on Blu Ray.
There are double the amount of pixels making up the picture in 1080p as compared to 720p, and Blu Ray utilises every pixel.

Walk into any Currys and see the difference for yourself.

How can you notice it on sky+hd? It doesn't do 1080p

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#27 10-04-2009 11:40pm
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There's a 37" toshiba regza 1080p for €599 in tesco

it's €715 on play.com http://www.play.com/Electronics/Electronics/4-/7138775/Toshiba-Regza-RV-Series-37-quot-37RV555D-HD-1080p-Freeview-Widescreen-LCD-TV/Product.html?cur=258

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cork45 wrote: »

How can you notice it on sky+hd? It doesn't do 1080p

You will notice a slight improvement even on sky+hd because of its built in rendering engine. But not as much as Blu Ray.

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micratoyota wrote: »

To day I spotted the LG32LG 3000 in Tesco for €399. Reduced from €649 It is also on offer for €509 or near in Argos who also say its reduced. Is there some wrong with this model, that its not selling.? would like a quick reply if I am to grab one.

Its also on sale in Xtravision for €399 with a 2 year warranty.

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micratoyota wrote: »

Any idea how it turned out. (the 32LG3000)

Didn't hear but u could ask over on their forum.

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#31 11-04-2009 10:30am
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I bought the tv in curry's there yesterday for €449 and just got hooked up to ntl too. It looks pretty good but the picture is a little bit blurry around the edges. Is this the norm or should the picture be pretty much crystal clear?

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