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Buying HDTV for room.

Discussion in 'HDTV discussion' started by rob4088, Jan 12, 2008.

  1. rob4088

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    Hey guys,

    Well I'm going to buy a new HDTV for my room, as i recently purchased a Sony PS3 60GB I love it but the quality really sucks on a SDTV combi, so im looking for a new TV in the price range of about £200 I live in the UK, so perhaps any British people could advise, or should I buy online open to suggestions.

    Oh and 200 GBP = 400 USD just about.

    Thanks a lot guys, I know some of you are all thinking why doesn't he buy a huge 1080p TV but Its not my main TV just one for my room so I can just have a mate round with or something.

    Thanks people!
     
  2. dos1986

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    £200 is pushing it a bit,you can get maybe a 19" for under £200,you would need £300 to get a decent size one imo...

    LG 19" M198WA-BZ, TV-tuner, Widescreen, Teletext, 3000:1, 5ms, Black

    £175 delivered....

    http://www.komplett.co.uk/k/ki.aspx?sku=335039

    22" versiosn £242 delivered

    http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MO-052-LG&groupid=703&catid=511&subcat=

    Are you going to watch tv like sky on the tv or just games,dvd's,blu-ray films etc?

    If its just for the ps3 then you would be better off getting a monitor without the tv tuner...

    Samsung 22" LCD Syncmaster 226BW 1680x1050, 2ms, 3000:1 £199

    http://www.komplett.co.uk/k/ki.aspx?sku=331034



     
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    Thanks, those first two look great definitely going to look into it, could you briefly explain the best resolutions for the PS3 most of my games for it only handle 720P so I dont really need larger than that, but im so confused because all the TV's seem to be 1440 x 900, is this better or what?!

    And also I want to watch TV on it defo and it has to be HDTV. Thanks sorry If i sound a little noobish well a lot actually but im learning :)

    Thanks!
     
  4. dos1986

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    The monitor supports 720p,since 720p is basically a fancy name for 1280x720.but 1440x900 (the maximum resolution of the Lg monitor)is higher than 720p...

    Resolution, however, is tied to the second number in the pixel spec. If your monitor displays in 1440 X 900 than the highest resolution your monitor can display is 720p which is pretty good. If you want a higher rez (1080p) you're gonna have to buy a better display...

    I would get the 22" version myself for £224 delivered

    http://www.it247.com/Product/26-M22...Displays&campaign=ciao&utm_medium=TFTDisplays
     
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    Thanks dos so much,

    Samsung SyncMaster 2023MW - 5ms - 20" widescreen

    That model sounds perfect, and thanks for explaining everything too. I currently have a freeview box running on my SDTV that requires a scart socket do I need a scart socket or does TV have built in freeview?
     
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    No the 20" model does not have built in freeview or a scart socket,the 22" model below it does have scart and is quality

    The one your friends recommend is also a quality hdtv,not as good as the 22" one....

    Aldi have a decent deal on thursday the 17th....

    26" HD ready LCD TV for £269

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    HD ready (1080i/720p/576p/480p) 
    2 × HDMI sockets (including HDCP decoding) 
    Integrated DVB-T tuner for all Freeview channels 
    Nicam stereo 
    Teletext with 100 page memory 
    EPG (Electronic Programme Guide) 
    Response time: 8ms (grey to grey.typ) 
    Viewing angle: 160° H/150° v (typ) 
    Contrast ratio: 800:1 (typ) 
    Brightness: 400cd/m2 (typ) 
    Physical resolution: 1366 × 768 
    3D digital comb filter noise reduction 
    200 programme storage locations 
    Automatic programme search with automatic storage 
    Picture Formats: 16:9, 14:9, Zoom, Panorama 4:3 
    Swap function 
    Child lock (DVB-T only) 
    5 favourite lists (DVB-T only) 
    Speakers: 2 × 8 watts (RMS) 
    Video sockets: 2 × HDMI in (incl. HDCP decoding), VGA (15 pin D-sub), YUV (component), 2 SCART. S-Video in, composite video (2 RCA) 
    Audio sockets: Stereo audio in for PC, stereo audio in for composite video (2 RCA), stereo audio in for YUV (2 RCA), stereo headphone jack (3.5mm plug) 
    Accessories: Free remote control (inc. batteries), power cord 
    Weight: 13.1kg (net) 16.4kg (gross)
    
    
    Tevion are a huge german manufacture who build quality products,its a very decent size,has decent specs and comes with a 3 year warranty (dixons has 1 year warranty)....

    http://aldi.co.uk/uk/html/offers/58_4762.htm
     
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    I finally understand the difference between HD ready and HDTV, you know the switch over to digital with that make everyones HD ready TV's, high definition tv channels like SKY HD and stuff..
     

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