Is this 3DTV worth it?

WarZoneBrother

Hey,

Was just wondering, I am looking at buying 3DTV and see one on argos cheaper to buy up the north.. Anyways heres the link for the TV.. Would it be worth buying and will it work with my PS3?... Seems to be decent price and maybe I could sell blu ray player for 100 or less.. Heres the link, let me know your thoughts and if someone has one already let me know how it is..

http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/7470561/c_1/1|category_root|Home+entertainment+and+sat+nav|14419512/c_2/2|14419512|Televisions|14419667/c_3/3|cat_14419667|3D+TVs|20062117.htm#pdpFullProductInformation

£549.99/€640

Thanks,
John

gizmo

**** no.

Just get this: Panasonic TX-P42ST30B

Only downside is that it doesn't come with the glasses but in fairness, for the improvements you're getting over that Samsung it's well worth it.

WarZoneBrother

gizmo wrote: »

**** no.

Just get this: Panasonic TX-P42ST30B

Only downside is that it doesn't come with the glasses but in fairness, for the improvements you're getting over that Samsung it's well worth it.

Whats the difference between the both?.. I only have 700 to spend on one.. So £600 max and would need glasses..

gizmo

WarZoneBrother wrote: »

Whats the difference between the both?.. I only have 700 to spend on one.. So £600 max and would need glasses..

Well for starters, that Samsung is only HD-Ready which means you're stuck with a max res of 720p. The Panasonic, on the other hand, is Full HD, and can therefore handle 1080p. It's also a plasma screen with pretty fantastic black levels and colour reproduction which contribute to its fantastic picture quality. it is a bit more expensive but if you have that much money to spend then surely you could stretch it a little bit more?

WarZoneBrother

gizmo wrote: »

Well for starters, that Samsung is only HD-Ready which means you're stuck with a max res of 720p. The Panasonic, on the other hand, is Full HD, and can therefore handle 1080p. It's also a plasma screen with pretty fantastic black levels and colour reproduction which contribute to its fantastic picture quality. it is a bit more expensive but if you have that much money to spend then surely you could stretch it a little bit more?

Just spotted this one but it probably wouldn't be as good:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Samsung-PS51D495-51-inch-Widescreen-Freeview/dp/tech-data/B004SMCEA0/ref=de_a_smtd

I would go for that TV you recommended if I could pick it up else where for cheaper and with glasses.. I noticed a while back boardsies recommending a 32inch 3DTV think it was Samsung.. Forget where the link is though but it seemed to be a good tv also..

Varik

WarZoneBrother wrote: »

Just spotted this one but it probably wouldn't be as good:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Samsung-PS51D495-51-inch-Widescreen-Freeview/dp/tech-data/B004SMCEA0/ref=de_a_smtd

I would go for that TV you recommended if I could pick it up else where for cheaper and with glasses.. I noticed a while back boardsies recommending a 32inch 3DTV think it was Samsung.. Forget where the link is though but it seemed to be a good tv also..

A set of universal glasses like Xpand Universal X103 would work with any of the big brand 3d IR tvs and so you can use them with another tv down the line or if you go over to a friends and you can bring your own.

Keep in mind that a amazon.co.uk may not be Irish digital compatible.

That TV you linked to is HD Ready and at 51" you will easily see that it's not 1080.

A French TV would work hardware wise but i not 100% sure, all of Europe uses DVB-T for transmission but the UK uses MPEG-2 while we use MPEG-4. France has MPEG-4 for their HD stuff and MPEG-2 for SD.

gizmo

The Panasonic I linked most certainly supports the Irish Digital TV standard, it's on sale in a couple of Irish stores but for laughable money from what I've seen.

Going any cheaper at that screen size seems to indicate you'll be stuck with a HD ready model (the LG 42PW450T for instance) but perhaps the lads over on the Richer Sounds forum may be able to give you more advice. If it helps, I know I'll be getting the Panasonic I linked to above from them in the next month or so.

Varik

gizmo wrote: »

The Panasonic I linked most certainly supports the Irish Digital TV standard, it's on sale in a couple of Irish stores but for laughable money from what I've seen.

Not just Irish shops, some UK ones are selling it for over £1000.

It seems to be compatible with DVB-T2, meaning UK freeview HD will probably work if you're on the east coast or live near the north.

Shows the changing times that Plasma bother to advertise refresh rates, with LCD getting better all the time i guess they need a nice number to show their greatness.

gizmo

Varik wrote: »

Not just Irish shops, some UK ones are selling it for over £1000.

Aye, there's a couple of crazy prices over here for it too, I just couldn't find any reasonable ones at home for it.

Varik wrote: »

Shows the changing times that Plasma bother to advertise refresh rates, with LCD getting better all the time i guess they need a nice number to show their greatness.

I guess people prefer seeing higher numbers beside these TVs than a blurb saying "these Plasmas will kick the **** out of any LCD in its price bracket". Can't for the life of me see why of course, sales people can throw refresh rates and sub-field drive figures at people all day long but once you but these screens beside each other, that blurb makes a whole lot more sense.

WarZoneBrother

gizmo wrote: »

The Panasonic I linked most certainly supports the Irish Digital TV standard, it's on sale in a couple of Irish stores but for laughable money from what I've seen.

Going any cheaper at that screen size seems to indicate you'll be stuck with a HD ready model (the LG 42PW450T for instance) but perhaps the lads over on the Richer Sounds forum may be able to give you more advice. If it helps, I know I'll be getting the Panasonic I linked to above from them in the next month or so.

That TV actually seems alright to me .. I aint worried about it being full hd as long as the 3D will work on PS3 I will be happy...

Varik

WarZoneBrother wrote: »

That TV actually seems alright to me .. I aint worried about it being full hd as long as the 3D will work on PS3 I will be happy...

While PS3 games in 3D are limited to 720p(even if some console games were at that or below without 3D), i'd choose full HD over 3D if it was a choice.

tonydude

Recently got a 32'' 3D full HD tv ( Samsung), was only upgrading the screen size and to have full HD but in the end i got 3D also cause i was spending alot as it was and extra 100 or 2 wouldnt break the bank. You should hold out and buy a tv which you like . I got this tv and couldnt be happier
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Samsung-UE32D6100-Widescreen-Internet-Freeview/dp/B004TB4W7I/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1315775112&sr=1-2

WarZoneBrother

tonydude wrote: »

Recently got a 32'' 3D full HD tv ( Samsung), was only upgrading the screen size and to have full HD but in the end i got 3D also cause i was spending alot as it was and extra 100 or 2 wouldnt break the bank. You should hold out and buy a tv which you like . I got this tv and couldnt be happier
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Samsung-UE32D6100-Widescreen-Internet-Freeview/dp/B004TB4W7I/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1315775112&sr=1-2

Does that TV include the glasses no?..

wes

I saw this article a few days ago, regarding the best type of 3D tv, and maybe it will help some on here with there decision on what one to get:

3D TV Display Technology Shoot-Out

tonydude

WarZoneBrother wrote: »

Does that TV include the glasses no?..

When i got it there was 2 pairs included but that was a promotion at the time. Dont know if its stil ongoing

WarZoneBrother

tonydude wrote: »

When i got it there was 2 pairs included but that was a promotion at the time. Dont know if its stil ongoing

Yeah I remember you and other guys talking about that alright... Seemed you got a great deal alright .. May e-mail hughes direct then and see what the story is or if I can get it elsewhere for cheaper..

whiterebel

WarZoneBrother wrote: »

Yeah I remember you and other guys talking about that alright... Seemed you got a great deal alright .. May e-mail hughes direct then and see what the story is or if I can get it elsewhere for cheaper..

Might be worth while keeping an eye on the curry's board here, as they do put up some specials. That's how I got wind of my one.

WarZoneBrother

whiterebel wrote: »

Might be worth while keeping an eye on the curry's board here, as they do put up some specials. That's how I got wind of my one.

Hows the 3D on Resistance btw?.. May end up buying the Gears Xbox if I can't get a good deal now as I am not sure if spending all my hard earned money on a 3D tv would be as good as maybe HDTV and gears xbox But not sure yet..

whiterebel

WarZoneBrother wrote: »

Hows the 3D on Resistance btw?.. May end up buying the Gears Xbox if I can't get a good deal now as I am not sure if spending all my hard earned money on a 3D tv would be as good as maybe HDTV and gears xbox But not sure yet..

KZ3, Crysis and Resistance look amazing. MP in Resistance seems much more difficult in 3D for some reason, but it could be just that I'm ****e at it.:o
Haven't tried MP on the other 2.

I don't see any difference in games between the previous HD ready 37" and the new 40" Full HD, but I do on Blu-Ray movies.

gizmo

whiterebel wrote: »

KZ3, Crysis and Resistance look amazing. MP in Resistance seems much more difficult in 3D for some reason, but it could be just that I'm ****e at it.:o
Haven't tried MP on the other 2.

I don't see any difference in games between the previous HD ready 37" and the new 40" Full HD, but I do on Blu-Ray movies.

That's probably because 99% of games are output in 720p or lower.

whiterebel

gizmo wrote: »

That's probably because 99% of games are output in 720p or lower.

Was thinking that alright, but wasn't near them to check.

whiterebel

WZB, Currys.ie have a few tvs on sale now on their site.

Koded_AR_Rose

hi their i was in the same boat and decided to buy a 3d ready projector i paid 650 euro for mine but you can get them from 300 euro on with 3d functionality (i have white screen also but we often use wall to make the picture massive

BlueArsedFly

Prices have gone down rapidly last 6 months or so. LG 42-inch going on Amazon for £589 with free delivery, Freeview, Full HD 1080p 3D.

Amazon.co.uk

Have to say, I'm tempted...

gizmo

BlueArsedFly wrote: »

Prices have gone down rapidly last 6 months or so. LG 42-inch going on Amazon for £589 with free delivery, Freeview, Full HD 1080p 3D.

Amazon.co.uk

Have to say, I'm tempted...

Pretty great price for that set, especially since it's passive 3D which means glasses will be cheap as chips to.

The Panasonic I linked above is now down to £529 solo or £596 with a pair of active Panasonic glasses, another great price. Now, roll on post-Christmas / new line sales so I can get a 46" GT30 for a couple of quid more. :pac:

F1ngers

BlueArsedFly wrote: »

Prices have gone down rapidly last 6 months or so. LG 42-inch going on Amazon for £589 with free delivery, Freeview, Full HD 1080p 3D.

Amazon.co.uk

Have to say, I'm tempted...

They may not ship that size to Ireland.
There was a thread in BA about TVs on amazon, and I think 32" was the biggest that you could get in Ireland.

whiterebel

My mother got a 42 or 43" Panasonic 3D delivered in Powercity for about €600 a couple of weeks ago, with a 5 year warranty.

WarZoneBrother

Just don't get a Plasma... I find now mine is printing same image to screen when I turn it on sometimes (only if PS3 on though but TV is off so kind of weird).. But over time it may come an issue... I am not too bothered though because at 470euro I can't complain for a 42inch 3DTV which picture quality wise is outstanding...

cabrwab

Plasmas are more likely to screen burn like that but will only become permenent if you leave a static image on the screen for a long while!
But it will stay on the glass it's normal for a plasma you notice it particularly after a computer/pc input had being used.

BlueArsedFly

F1ngers wrote: »

They may not ship that size to Ireland.
There was a thread in BA about TVs on amazon, and I think 32" was the biggest that you could get in Ireland.

Tried a Google there but couldn't find anything on this. How do I find out?

32-inch model is a bloody steal at £413, tho! Amazon.co.uk

Reckon I'll go with this. Any thoughts?

niall_h

£413 looks almost too good to be true, although 4.5 out of 5 from 39 customer reviews. Anyone have any experience with this model?

whiterebel

BlueArsedFly wrote: »

Tried a Google there but couldn't find anything on this. How do I find out?

32-inch model is a bloody steal at £413, tho! Amazon.co.uk

Reckon I'll go with this. Any thoughts?

Bargain alerts

F1ngers

whiterebel wrote: »

Bargain alerts

I believe they'll deliver 32" tvs but not anything bigger.