help needed selecting a tv to go with ps3

paulhealy1991

right im finally thinking about buying a ps3 now that the slim is out and i was just woundering about the 32 inch hd ready lcd in agros made by alba. it says the response time is 6ms and i was woundering would there be any lag playing games on a cheap tellie like this. any help would be great. heres the link http://www.argos.ie/static/Product/partNumber/5295487/c_1/1%7Ccategory_root%7CHome+entertainment+and+sat+nav%7C14573554/c_2/2%7Ccat_14573554%7CTelevisions%7C14573715/c_3/3%7Ccat_14573715%7C32+inch+LCD+TVs%7C14573726.htm its only 420 for a 32 inch!!

noodler

I only have a 20 and the mo but wanna upgrade. Is 40 too big for a bedroom tv? may go 32 or 37 if it is.

TestTransmission

Get a 50 incher (like me) :D:D:D

Star Bingo

i am 11ft away from a 40" - apparently a foot or so outside the recommended 7.5-10ft distance. but thats for 1080 content, 720p you could be further. regardless of definition its a comfortable size/distance - but don't disregard definition.

n don't get a dodgy brand telly. sammies are cheap n reliable for a (lazy) start..

CombatCow

Check this thread for good bargains/expierances with retailers etc.

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055023296&page=8

( http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=60750206&postcount=105 )

I agree with Star Bingo 100% dont get a dodgy brand. You can find good value Panasonic,sony,phillips,samsung and LG's if you shop around.


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glaston

For a few dollars more you could get a decent brand with digital tuner and free wall mount:
http://www.powercity.ie/?par=10-12-32B530&pages=3&prod=32B530&brands=SAMSUNG

Make sure to get at least 720p.
Bigger than 32'' would be nice.
Also make sure whatever you pick up has a digital tuner.

paulhealy1991

cheers thanks for them links. ya i suppose id be better off going for a better brand so. id love to be able to get a decent 32 inch for 500 as would like to have some money left for collage next week! does display lag still apply to new lcds or was that just when they came out that they had them problems

CombatCow

Shouldent be an issue at all now, id say once you find a brand/ model you like, google a review....


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Star Bingo

n yeah paul this chart

http://www.engadgethd.com/2006/12/09/1080p-charted-viewing-distance-to-screen-size/

have been sceptical about recommended screen sizes from american sources, may end up requiring bionic peripheral vision to catch everything onscreen. but i tried the definition test, they may well be right.

to a degree

jmx009

glaston wrote: »

For a few dollars more you could get a decent brand with digital tuner and free wall mount:
http://www.powercity.ie/?par=10-12-32B530&pages=3&prod=32B530&brands=SAMSUNG
.

I am going to buy a new tv myself. I was thinking of this one here
http://www.argos.ie/static/Product/partNumber/5293702/c_1/1|category_root|Home+entertainment+and+sat+nav|14573554/c_2/2|cat_14573554|Televisions|14573715/c_3/3|cat_14573715|32+inch+LCD+TVs|14573726.htm

It says it costs 589 in argos but u can get the same tv at xtravision for just 450 euros.
there is also this in xtravision for 479 euros
http://ie.sanyo.com/Products/View/CE32FD90-B
I am not sure which one to go for. Do u think sanyo is better than LG?

Star Bingo

i'd say keep it strictly Sony, Samsung... dunno what else i personally would consider, no expert. theres a reason you see lots of samsung about. they tend to be sleek, affordable and compatible. theres a movie mode that smooths framerate in avi's mpeg n games.. you could find 1 from 1-2yr ago for under 800 42" full HD - hmm LG.. my brother has an LG, the blacks are grays. fairly crud - and not a pretty TV at all

Star Bingo

another thing, if u settle for one u think might be slightly too big, mere weeks/months later u may think its slightly too small. watch out for that! :pac:

paulhealy1991

is it just me or is argos really bad value for tvs?! power city is awfull cheap!!

glaston

jmx009 wrote: »

I am going to buy a new tv myself. I was thinking of this one here
http://www.argos.ie/static/Product/partNumber/5293702/c_1/1|category_root|Home+entertainment+and+sat+nav|14573554/c_2/2|cat_14573554|Televisions|14573715/c_3/3|cat_14573715|32+inch+LCD+TVs|14573726.htm

It says it costs 589 in argos but u can get the same tv at xtravision for just 450 euros.
there is also this in xtravision for 479 euros
http://ie.sanyo.com/Products/View/CE32FD90-B
I am not sure which one to go for. Do u think sanyo is better than LG?

In this case I'd say go for the Sanyo. Its full HD (1080p), the LG is HD ready, 720p (although this probably isnt noticeable for a 32''). The Sanyo also has more HDMI ports. Cant advise on the brands, both are probably good.

paulhealy1991

ya the sanyo one looks better alright. i didnt see it on the xtravision website. the lg one was there though

jmx009

paulhealy1991 wrote: »

ya the sanyo one looks better alright. i didnt see it on the xtravision website. the lg one was there though

the sanyo ones not on the website. Its a new addition. I went to the store and found it there. I went to the xtravision in thomas street, dublin 2.

M450

Argos is ridiculous!! Avoid it... I'm looking at komplett where, for example, the LG 32LH2000 is only €377 (Compared to Argos at 589!!!) and the Samsung LE32B450 is only €407 but neither are in stock atm

I'm trying to set my cap at 400 for a HD Ready 32" TV and there seems to be plenty of good brands available. BTW a cheap one would be €350 (Hisense at Harvey Norman) and I'm pretty sure I've seen more unrecognizable brands for 300.

paulhealy1991

on komplett is it safe just to have a tv delivered by an post for 15 euro instead of the other companies which are a lot dearer. like what happens if its lost or damaged by on post

Flaccus

See if any of the shops have old stock of Sony Bravia 32W4000's on sale. It should be pretty cheap now as the 4500 and 5500 series has replaced it, but the 4000 series remains the best 32" TV with the lowest input lag of any set which is why I bought if for 1080P gaming in the bedroom. It's even good enough to use as a PC monitor.

http://www.hdtvtest.co.uk/Sony-KDL40W4000/Picture-Quality/
"We measured the input lag on the Sony KDL40W4000 to be 30ms better/ faster than our resident Samsung F96 reference, meaning that it's probably on par with a CRT (as good as it gets). "

What HiFi Awards 2008 - best 32" LCD
http://awards.whathifi.com/winners/televisions/2008

noodler

Flaccus wrote: »

See if any of the shops have old stock of Sony Bravia 32W4000's on sale. It should be pretty cheap now as the 4500 and 5500 series has replaced it, but the 4000 series remains the best 32" TV with the lowest input lag of any set which is why I bought if for 1080P gaming in the bedroom. It's even good enough to use as a PC monitor.

http://www.hdtvtest.co.uk/Sony-KDL40W4000/Picture-Quality/
"We measured the input lag on the Sony KDL40W4000 to be 30ms better/ faster than our resident Samsung F96 reference, meaning that it's probably on par with a CRT (as good as it gets). "

What HiFi Awards 2008 - best 32" LCD
http://awards.whathifi.com/winners/televisions/2008

840 pounds on Amzaon?

If thats the guideline then forget it!

Star Bingo

i do know if u need a screen asap this is an absolute bargain

http://www.powercity.ie/?par=10-14-50B451&pages=1&prod=50B451&brands=SAMSUNG

other than a supposed risk of still image burn-in do a Plasma's advantages outweigh an LCD's for gaming? i'd hop on this if i wasn't moderately content w/ 40".



EDIT: "I burned life bars from a game into the screen of a plasma TV and my system was NEVER left to sit. any stationary object on the screen could burn itself into the screen."

avoid maybe ;-

Star Bingo

this one. 46" LCD for 850

http://www.powercity.ie/?par=10-14-46B530&pages=1&prod=46B530&brands=SAMSUNG

Flaccus

noodler wrote: »

840 pounds on Amzaon?

If thats the guideline then forget it!

Thought they would have dropped in price by now, seeing as this set is out over 1.5 years and was 999 at the time. Not so bad for me so