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Tv Query

  • 05-09-2010 11:31pm
    #1
    DNT
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4 ✭


    The time has come to replace our 25-year-old Philips 17" TV (the only TV in the house)!! Obviously not being big TV people we do not want a gigantic plasma or even a 32" LCD. I think 26" is the largest I will be "allowed" to bring into the house. Until recently I would have gone to Alliance Electric in George's Street as Mark and the others there really know their stuff. Alas I believe they are gone. Any ideas on a brand/general advice on a 26" TV or even a suggestion of a shop where the people may be able to discuss the issues in a reasonable way?

    Questions arise like:

    Do I need HD?
    What resolutions/other features should I insist on?
    Does it have Audio out?
    What is the sound quality of the actual TV like?

    I have narrowed it down to Panasonic/Sony/Samsung/LG but have no idea if I am just being influenced by sales talk.

    Any experiences/ideas gratefully accepted.


    Denis


Comments

  • #2
    cnocbui
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20,231 ✭✭✭✭cnocbui


    Ireland is in the process of transitioning to digital TV transmission, so the most important criteria is probably the set having a receiver compatible with the digital system Ireland will be using. Do not get a set that says it is compatible with the UK's Freeview digital system because that wont work.

    What the set will need is an an MPEG-4 decoder. The UK sets use MPEG-2.

    You don't need to worry about resolution and things such as HD given the size of the set you are looking at. Your viewing distance would have to be only a foot or two for you to be able to see a benefit in HD.

    I don't know if such small sets have dedicated audio outs. Most sets have a headphone output which can be used for audio out if there are no dedicated RCA sockets.

    You would probably also want a set which has provision for HDMI input and other inputs that would let you use any ancillary equipment you might already have like a SKY box or DVD player.

    The sound quality question can best be answered by going into a shop and listening because they vary. Flat panels tend to have smaller cabinets than CRT TVs and generally don't have great audio performance.


  • #3
    DNT
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4 ✭DNT


    Thanks for the heads up, CnocBui. Much appreciated.

    Denis


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