Quick question on TV

Fenian Army

Lads I've been looking at getting a HDTV for my ps3, what specs should I be looking at?

The local know it all in the pub says I'm wasting my time getting a 50hz TV that a 100 HZ is essential.

I'm working off a strict budget and had my eye on this telly
http://www.powercity.ie/?par=10-11-WP2212&pages=1&prod=WP2212&brands=WALKER&image=

WALKER 22" LCD SAORVIEW TV
Model : WP2212LCD
Specifications
Walker 22 Lcd Saorview Tv
50hz 720p Hd Picture
With Live Pause And Record Ready
2 X Hdmi Digital Av Connections
Aertel Mheg5 Digital Teletext
Rte Digital Radio Tuner
7 Day Rte Program Guide
Usb With Movie Play & Record
Scart Connection
Pc In Via Hdmi And Vga
Headphone Socket
Vesta Wall Mountable
Piano Black Finish
Usb Key Required To Record
Sleep Timer


For 160 Euro which I thought was excellent value. Would that be good for the playstation? If not can anyone recommend a cheap alternative?

Otacon

The TV you listed is 720p and has 2 HDMI ports. That should work fine with a PS3.

The hz figure is only really relevant if you want to view 3D movies and games.

markie29

Fenian Army wrote: »

Lads I've been looking at getting a HDTV for my ps3, what specs should I be looking at?

The local know it all in the pub says I'm wasting my time getting a 50hz TV that a 100 HZ is essential.

I'm working off a strict budget and had my eye on this telly
http://www.powercity.ie/?par=10-11-WP2212&pages=1&prod=WP2212&brands=WALKER&image=

WALKER 22" LCD SAORVIEW TV
Model : WP2212LCD
Specifications
Walker 22 Lcd Saorview Tv
50hz 720p Hd Picture
With Live Pause And Record Ready
2 X Hdmi Digital Av Connections
Aertel Mheg5 Digital Teletext
Rte Digital Radio Tuner
7 Day Rte Program Guide
Usb With Movie Play & Record
Scart Connection
Pc In Via Hdmi And Vga
Headphone Socket
Vesta Wall Mountable
Piano Black Finish
Usb Key Required To Record
Sleep Timer


For 160 Euro which I thought was excellent value. Would that be good for the playstation? If not can anyone recommend a cheap alternative?

that tv is perfect for playing the PS3 plus it has saorview built in which means you are saving at least 50euro because you dont need a set top box when analogue tv ends later in the year.

kwestfan08

Picked up this tv myself from Argos not that long ago for the same reason as yourself OP. Very nice size for a playstation I find and also has Saorview. Full HD as well as 3in bigger for just 20 quid more. Only the one HDMI port though.

Bush 22 Inch Full HD1080p Saorview Back-Lit LED TV.

Television picture quality:
Full HD1080p display resolution.
Integrated Saorview digital tuner.
22in (55cm) widescreen TV.
Resolution 1920 x 1080 pixels.
Refresh rate 50Hz.
Brightness 250cd/m2.
Contrast ratio 1000:1.
Viewing angle 170/160 degrees.
Progressive scan.
Connectivity:
1 SCART socket, 1 USB port and 1 HDMI socket.
PC input socket.
Component video socket.
Composite.
Headphone socket.
AV socket (side).
Sound quality:
NICAM sound system.
2 x 2.5 watts RMS power output.
Digital features:
Digital text.
Digital audio broadcasting (DAB).
Digital video broadcasting (DVB) subtitles available.
Auto setup.
Auto scan for new channels.
7 day electronic programme guide (EPG).
CI slot.
Audio description compatible.
Additional features:
Sleep timer.
Child lock.
Remote control batteries required 2 x AAA (included).
Size of TV H34, W53, D3.5cm.
Weight of TV 4.25kg (unpackaged).
Complete with tabletop stand.
Size of TV with stand H37.6, W53, D13.4cm.
Weight of TV with stand 4.45kg.
Suitable for wall mounting with a VESA 75 x 75mm bracket (bracket not included).

http://www.argos.ie/static/Product/partNumber/5299146/c_1/1%7Ccategory_root%7CEntertainment%7C14419512/c_2/3%7Ccat_19780832%7CTelevisions%7C14419667.htm

Fenian Army

kwestfan08 wrote: »

Picked up this tv myself from Argos not that long ago for the same reason as yourself OP. Very nice size for a playstation I find and also has Saorview. Full HD as well as 3in bigger for just 20 quid more. Only the one HDMI port though.



http://www.argos.ie/static/Product/partNumber/5299146/c_1/1%7Ccategory_root%7CEntertainment%7C14419512/c_2/3%7Ccat_19780832%7CTelevisions%7C14419667.htm

The one I listed is 22 inch too?

Although yours has 1080p resolution and mine only 720, what difference is that?

Otacon

Fenian Army wrote: »

Although yours has 1080p resolution and mine only 720, what difference is that?

1080p is just a higher resolution. It means you get a sharper image than 720p.

1080p - 1920x1080
720p - 1280x720

When people say full HD, they usually mean 1080p.

However, many games on PS3 cannot take advantage of the 1080p resolution anyway. Most games run at 720p. You only need 1080p if you are playing the few games that do run at 1080p or if you watch Blu-Ray movies.

Beefy78

I wouldn't worry too much about 720p vs 1080p if you're only talking about a 22" screen. Needs to be a lot bigger than that before most people can tell the difference.

Retr0gamer

I'm pretty sure you can't get a 1080p picture on a screen that small and cheap. I'd say the TV takes the 1080p input and downscales it to 720p anyway.

Beefy78

That's what I thought but when I Googled it this morning the results I got back seemed to suggest otherwise

Andrea B.

What does "With Live Pause And Record Ready" mean on Walker specs?
Thanks

coolisin

That if you plug in a USB stick/drive you can use it to pause rewind and record what you are watching.