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Toshiba 32WLT66 (http://www.digitaldirect.co.uk/products_moreinfo3/index.asp?product_id=10712)
LG 32LX2R (http://www.digitaldirectuk.com/products_moreinfo3/index.asp?product_id=9555)
(and where to buy from? The linked site seems the cheapest.)
The Toshiba has built in freeview, but is a little more expensive (about the same amount more than the LG as a freeview box) and has good picture reviews.
The LG is cheaper, no built in freeview (but then we got cable anyway) and has 600 cd/m2, 100 more than the Toshiba...
Can anyone tell us if either is a big yes or a big no, or a better one?
I dont think we can buy for a while yet, but I need to keep an eye on the market and how it progresses.
Yeah I need someone to spec me a tv too...
Looks like its only flat screens about at the moment.. doh.
I would prefer HD ready (might aswell) and integrated Freeview, but tbh I may wait to see what happens after Christmas in the sales :)
BB x
Stan_Lite
11-12-2006, 23:50
Well. I have the 37" version of the Toshiba and it's ace. I couldn't tell you how it compares with the LG.
Incidentally. I obviously bought mine just a little too early. The 42" version of the Tosh on that website is less than I paid for my 37" - should've waited a couple of months :(
Stan :)
I'd go for the better quality one and worry about freeview later - freeview boxes are easy to come by anyway. Toshiba IMO make better screens that LG (though LG aren't bad). If you can stretch to a Panasonic or a Philips I personally think they are 2 of the best brands you can make (we install them on most of the yachts) though much to my surprise I have found the quality of Pioneer screens rather impressive.
leowyatt
12-12-2006, 10:48
Andy my mate bought the Tosh and loves it! Personally when I buy one I'm getting the Tosh :)
have only heard good things about the tosh... hmmm
just put off by slightly higher price, and the lesser brightness.
leowyatt
12-12-2006, 10:56
well to throw another into the mix my boss has the 32 samsung and that seems to perform well on both an original xbox, gamecube and just watching telly :) hi-def burnout looked awesome
Vaultingslinky
12-12-2006, 13:05
The number one recommended screen for the xbox 360 always seems to be the samsung, supposed to be a very good screen :)
I seem to remember the LG also being very highly rated, not sure about the tosh though
(/useless :p)
IMO contrast is more important than brightness, but I know nothing about console games and what their outputs are like.
Personally and from experience and visually impressive-ness, a (Panasonic) Plasma still kicks the butt of LCD IMO. LCD is still not good enough for to be labelled high end and I will fight till the death to anyone who disagrees :p. But bear in mind I play about on people's yachts that can afford the best of the best. However the Panasonic TH-37PX600PED is really fantastic and HD ready. Ok it's a 37" but it's one of the best plasmas I've ever seen and it destroys ANY LCD IMO. It's the depth of colour and clarity as well as brightness and contrast ratio (plasma's display black better) that bought it for me. :) They also have usually a better viewing angle too. :)
Will, I agree with you.
/strokes Pioneer plasma. It'd better be damn good considering how much I paid for it. :eek:
No wonder my finances are a mess. :)
No wonder my finances are a mess. :)
You say that with a smile? :p
You say that with a smile? :p
I think it's a question of "grin and bear it".
have only heard good things about the tosh... hmmm
just put off by slightly higher price, and the lesser brightness.
I have it! I'm not sure how big it is, but it's big enough. It is fantabulous, but I have noticed the darkness issue, but only with 'aquired' films that may not be all that great quality anyway. I'd highly recommend it! Sadly my ex has said its the one thing he wants out of the whole house, so I might lose custody :( Why couldnt he have wanted one of the kids?!?!?! :evil: ;)
LCD is still not good enough for to be labelled high end and I will fight till the death to anyone who disagrees :p.
I disagree! *blade drops from sleeve*
It used to be the case that plasmas outshone LCDs in terms of quality but that in turn plasmas got fairly hot. Nowadays there's very little in either IMO and you'll often see certain LCDs perform better than plasmas, and plasmas that are cooler than some LCDs. When it comes down to it, the best thing to do is to actually compare them (provided the shop is showing you an HD broadcast).
In terms of what's a better make though, Panasonic are pretty much the best, but you pay for it. My Samsung 32" was £900 almost a year ago, with freeview built in, and I've never had cause to wonder if it could be better. It copes fine with my 360, DVDs, TV reception, and I'm even still impressed by the quality of the built-in speakers when playing CDs. Don't know if it's come down in price since but if it has it's probably still a bargain!
I suppose it depends on what you want from it. In large 50" >= installations I'd still choose a Plasma. For a smaller "fun" TV an LCD might well be a better choice. I'm glad we agree on Panasonic though :) If I step off the soap box for a minute I admit there is very little between a top end LCD and a very good Plasma now - yes LCD's are definitely catching up - but for me they haven't quite caught up yet.
I think it's a question of "grin and bear it".
Summat like that.
I'm also just about to sell a few shares which will wipe out the cost of that, even if it doesn't touch the rest of my debts. Don't get me wrong, I won't be replacing it if it breaks - that sort of luxury is no longer appropriate for me.
I need model numbers peeps! :)
Mine is a 37WL66P. Or thats what it says on the tin anyway
I suppose it depends on what you want from it. In large 50" >= installations I'd still choose a Plasma. For a smaller "fun" TV an LCD might well be a better choice. I'm glad we agree on Panasonic though :) If I step off the soap box for a minute I admit there is very little between a top end LCD and a very good Plasma now - yes LCD's are definitely catching up - but for me they haven't quite caught up yet.
Agreed. LCD's still can't display true blacks but they're getting better.
Matblack
12-12-2006, 20:27
Nothing I have seen has made me think about changing the 32" Phillips CRT in the front room, this is because Aitch wouldn't want another projector upstairs :D LCD and Plasma just don't fire my rockets.
MB
What's your budget Pickybaby?
What's your budget Pickybaby?
At the moment? Nothing ;) Unless there was a really good deal. I'm liking the sound of around £600 though. Depends, the longer we wait, the more we should be able to afford...
FakeSnake
13-12-2006, 09:45
At the moment? Nothing ;) Unless there was a really good deal. I'm liking the sound of around £600 though. Depends, the longer we wait, the more we should be able to afford...
Hang on till the new year then. Lemme see what our wholesaler can do.
He usually gets some damn good deals on LCD tvs.
Hang on till the new year then. Lemme see what our wholesaler can do.
He usually gets some damn good deals on LCD tvs.
snake - is there anything you CAN'T do? :)
FakeSnake
13-12-2006, 11:39
snake - is there anything you CAN'T do? :)
er.. dunno actually.... thinking about it.. I cant swim, so Yeah there is something I cant do :D
Nothing I have seen has made me think about changing the 32" Phillips CRT in the front room, this is because Aitch wouldn't want another projector upstairs :D LCD and Plasma just don't fire my rockets.
MB Slightly OT - We got the 50" Sony RPTV when we moved into our house, it's awesome :D Really good quality, the 360 looks particularly sweet on it :) Got it for £885 with free delivery & 5 year warranty in the end, v. happy with it :) It could have better picture-in-picture options which are a bit lacking but it has plenty of inputs (2xhdmi, component, vga, 2 x scart) and is well styled to boot.
STOOOOOOoooooooooooooOOOOOOOOOOOPPP IT! All of you!! Do you REALISE how much hassle I will be getting to spend moooooore money!
He's already convinced me to sell our xbox and ps2 to get an xbox360 and and and... now this!!
I'm a Teaching Assistant! I get paid poop for pounds! AND. Worst of ALL. I WANT ONE AND I HAVE NO WILL POWER.
At all!
None - zippo. Zilcharoo!
Hehehhee ;D
Hmmm. FS - you say you can find us a deal? If you do that, I'll teach you to swim! (btw, I'm pants at swimming, I get the fit of giggles and start drowning! It's quite fun to watch though so I've heard!)
Mu ha ha ha haaaaaa! Fankoo all for all your help! ;)
(btw, I'm pants at swimming, I get the fit of giggles and start drowning! It's quite fun to watch though so I've heard!)
I get the impression that you're in fits of giggles a lot of the time!
I get the impression that you're in fits of giggles a lot of the time!
Tis true, happy person me! Lotsa laughter lines to build! But really, chlorine sets me off something chronic :)
chlorine sets me off something chronic :)
http://img263.imageshack.us/img263/8379/10206sk7.jpg
http://img263.imageshack.us/img263/8379/10206sk7.jpg
Heeheeheheheeheehee!
*giggles to herself*
Heh. Hehe. I like it :D
http://img263.imageshack.us/img263/8379/10206sk7.jpg
lol...ahh good clean fun :)
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