View Full Version : Looking at a 37" flat telly.
http://www.hdtvorg.co.uk/reviews/plasma/panasonic_th37px70.htm
Anyone know anything about this particular model? I'm looking to change my old 32" Tosh CRT telly and this one has come to my attention.
yep, installed one for my next door neighbour and my mate has the 42 version ( I have the 42px60 )
it's as good as they come, only downside is that it only has 2 scart sockets ( px60 had 3 )
other than that I can recommend it 100%
NokkonWud
25-06-2007, 23:58
It depends on what your budget is really.
It doesn't depend on purchase price as much as you'd think, I generally rent and normally change the telly every year or so, but the last one has worked so well that I've had it for years.
I'll be looking to connect the following.
Sky+ (currently scart)
DVD player (currently s-video)
Xbox (currently scart)
Wii (currently using front panel composite)
Video (currently using scart but will switch to RF (would rather dump this but Mrs. Feek won't have it))
" Resolution: 1024 x 720"
Spending money on anything less than 1366x768 (720p) is a bad investment. If you're moving to HD-TV you need to put the 360 into a high-def connector, it's the only one of your sources that actually produces a HD signal.
I've had my eye on this for ages: http://www.beyondtelevision.co.uk/thisProduct.asp?ID=878
Cant justify the expense with the house though.
Admiral Huddy
26-06-2007, 11:07
I was looking at a 37" a few months back. I'm going to wait until the 1920x1080p prices drop. THe one I was looking at was the Phillips 37PF9731D but it's still about £1800 :(
I was in comet a while back and all the pictures looked stunning BUT.. they do tend to demonstrate the TVs in HD so you don't get to see how they look on normal TV. On asking them, they refused.
In Tescos, they did the same. However, they accepted to show me normal TV but only for about 5 seconds. The reason for this is that they looked terrible outside of HD which is why they were so quick to revert back to HD, as all the TVs were switched.
1080p is arguably overkill for anything under 42" - certainly imo anyway, you just wont tell the difference from 720p. And it definitely isn't worth the price premium.
All very interesting, I'm also looking at the smaller model as I think it'll fit in my space better - This one:
http://www.hdtvorg.co.uk/reviews/lcd/panasonic_tx32lxd700.htm
Interestingly, although it's cheaper to buy the larger one, it's cheaper to rent the smaller higher spec one and my local place has them available.
That's a much nicer unit. With the resolution it supports and all the different inputs, that'll handle anything you throw at it for a while.
Time to demo one methinks.
I was looking at a 37" a few months back. I'm going to wait until the 1920x1080p prices drop.
You can get full 1080p sets for far less than £1800. Our 40" Sammy can be had for under £1k now.
The one I was looking at was the Phillips 37PF9731D but it's still about £1800 :(
Just had a look, if you want that particular set, it's kicking around at £1300 now.
It's a lot of money for my tastes. I saw a 720p 37" LCD TV on the HUKD RSS a couple of days ago for £399, the extra pixels just dont seem worth thrice the price and then some. Maybe when HD sources are a lot more common, and standard.
I thought the Wii had an HD cable available, is that not right?
HD cable yes, but it upscales a standard def source (only to 420p I think, cant remember the exact designation, but it isnt 720), it doesn't actually produce a HD signal.
The Wii is more of an Enhanced Def...it's 480p.
Looks OK on an HD set but nothing spectacular.
Yeah, just tidies up the edges a bit on ours, make a bigger difference on games like Zelda.
But I guess it'll be very noticable on the 360 going from what's effectivly a composite input to HD.
Very much so. I cant look at a 360 on standard def, too painful! Both the 360 and PS3 are designed to output a widescreen, HD signal as standard. The SD support is the after thought, rather than the other way around like with the Wii (though the Wii's after a different demographic of course).
would still recommend the th37px70, especially if you watch a lot of SD TV , for SD ( especially sport ) it will thrash LCD units
All you folks spending more on a telly than I would replacing all three cars in the driveway :(
I feel extremely poor ATM. :cries:
Nah, I rent. I won't buy a telly.
Tysonator
27-06-2007, 09:58
" Resolution: 1024 x 720"
Spending money on anything less than 1366x768 (720p) is a bad investment. If you're moving to HD-TV you need to put the 360 into a high-def connector, it's the only one of your sources that actually produces a HD signal.
I've had my eye on this for ages: http://www.beyondtelevision.co.uk/thisProduct.asp?ID=878
Cant justify the expense with the house though.
I quite agree, I have a amsung 788 panel and the picture is great.
Model is LE32N73BD, 2 HDMI inputs, 2 scart, card reader, USB port, free view etc, etc
Great LCD TV
I was eyeing up the N73...but then thought I'd hold out until the M87 hit the shelves.
Admiral Huddy
27-06-2007, 11:12
Most of the panels I've seen look pretty poor when viewing normal TV and since HD isn't standard broadcast, that's quite an important factor at the moment.
Yep, full HD sets do struggle with SD but it's down to compromise. I'm more than happy with our freeview picture even though it's not as good as my old TV. The trade off in quality is worth it due to using the TV for the Xbox and also as a PC monitor.
If you want to pop over to take a look at the SD quality then give me a shout :)
Most of the panels I've seen look pretty poor when viewing normal TV and since HD isn't standard broadcast, that's quite an important factor at the moment.
that is much more of a problem with LCD than plasma
Yep, plasma are generally better when it comes to SD material.
Tysonator
27-06-2007, 19:46
Yep, plasma are generally better when it comes to SD material.
Would love to see the TV Desmo ! :D
I agree plamsa's are better for normal SD and plamsa's I think give a better natural picture on set's above 42''
However Plamsa is now old technology now and have there own problems like etching and response speed. Though the blacks are really good, better than LCD.
The Samsung model I have I am relly pleased with. I could have held out and got the 1080 panel model later in the year, however I would have to then wait again for the price to drop ! !:undecided:
There are lots of deals out there at the moment, plus you can always use the LCD TV as a big PC monitor if you have a PC as a home media centre :cool:
Tysonator
27-06-2007, 19:47
Most of the panels I've seen look pretty poor when viewing normal TV and since HD isn't standard broadcast, that's quite an important factor at the moment.
Most peopl now watch via some generic freeview / sky box.
No need for terrestial broadcasts, unless using portable TV's
Would love to see the TV Desmo ! :D
No problem mate :)
You should get yourself and Huddy over for a bit one night to take a look.
leowyatt
28-06-2007, 10:37
There are lots of deals out there at the moment, plus you can always use the LCD TV as a big PC monitor if you have a PC as a home media centre :cool:
That is our plan when we eventually get yours, we'll be sticking a mac mini on it :)
Tysonator
29-06-2007, 11:36
:cool: That is our plan when we eventually get yours, we'll be sticking a mac mini on it :)
That will be cool, MAC mini.
Are getting the same model samsung as me ?
It is a great LCD TV !
Tysonator
29-06-2007, 11:39
No problem mate :)
You should get yourself and Huddy over for a bit one night to take a look.
I will chat with Huddy and arrange a suitable date with yourselves for a viewing.
Many thanks:cool:
leowyatt
29-06-2007, 11:46
:cool:
That will be cool, MAC mini.
Are getting the same model samsung as me ?
It is a great LCD TV !
I think we'll probably be going for teh 40"+ model as opposed to 32" might stick with the 37" as the 40 could be too big.
Tysonator
29-06-2007, 12:02
I think we'll probably be going for teh 40"+ model as opposed to 32" might stick with the 37" as the 40 could be too big.
The 40'' do not look that big in the shop. However once you measure up the space for the LCD TV at home you soon find out that either the TV is to big or the lounge is too small ! :undecided:
I really wanted a 37'', and if Samsung made my model in a 37'' I would have brought and made it fit :huh:
TBH the 32'' screen is plenty big enough, and the bigger screens use the same resolution, so in fact the 32'' does give a slightly better picture than a 37 and better than a 40 / 42.
I watch Slide shows on DVD that I have created on PC from holiday pic's from my SLR and they look great :cool:
leowyatt
29-06-2007, 14:07
I'll measure out wall tonight and see exactly how big the telly would be :D
I had a look at sets on Friday evening and the Panasonic TX-32LXD700 is absolutely superb. It's being delivered next week :D One thing I was very keen to see was it's SD performance and it looked excellent.
I've been having a read around today and found this on avforum
Again I must stress that one of the main benefits ive found on this TV set is the SD picture. Yes, HD and PC via vga look great too, but you expect that from a set of this brand and price. But the SD really is a massive improvement on other LCDs ive seen.
in the hdtvorg review they said.....
"We had to blink and re-focus when looking at SD content on the TX32LXD700 for the first time, not quite believing that we weren't looking at a high definition picture. You need to get really up close to the screen before detecting any blurriness, video noise or motion smearing"
I completely go along with this finding. SD is stunning.
It seems as though people have been waiting for this set for months and it only appeared on the market a few weeks ago. It's widely rated as probably the best 32" LCD currently available.
I chose wisely :)
leowyatt
02-07-2007, 10:25
glad you got a tv sorted :)
Tysonator
05-07-2007, 19:35
I had a look at sets on Friday evening and the Panasonic TX-32LXD700 is absolutely superb. It's being delivered next week :D One thing I was very keen to see was it's SD performance and it looked excellent.
I've been having a read around today and found this on avforum
It seems as though people have been waiting for this set for months and it only appeared on the market a few weeks ago. It's widely rated as probably the best 32" LCD currently available.
I chose wisely :)
Is this TV LCD ?
Piggymon
05-07-2007, 19:54
I will chat with Huddy and arrange a suitable date with yourselves for a viewing.
Many thanks:cool:
Viewing LOL !!
You're both welcome anytime :)
Is this TV LCD ?
Yup, it's an LCD, being delivered tomorrow :)
*must remember to put xbox VGA cable in briefcase from drawer*
leowyatt
06-07-2007, 09:54
Yup, it's an LCD, being delivered tomorrow :)
*must remember to put xbox VGA cable in briefcase from drawer*
what time are you finishing work? Can make sure you get a text reminding you :p
No need, after I typed it I put the cable in my case, but thanks :)
How long do plasmas last versus LCD televisions?
They'll both last a bloody long time. Plasma are far more prone to screen burn though so you need to be more careful with them. TBH, how long they last shouldn't be the factor that makes you choose one over the other.
Well downstairs we have a Panny 500 series 32". It was the dogs bollox in 05 (christmas 05) and was the screen to have. I will of course get a top screen - but I want one that will last for a decent time period as well.
I'm tempted by either the 700 panny LCD or the 37 70 plasma.
Is most of your viewing SD or HD? Do you want to run a PC through it?
I know your 360 has gone pop, but if you get another one, will you use it on that TV a lot?
Basically, if most of your viewing is SD, plasmas are still the better option for picture quality. That's not to say LCD's are bad because they're not.
I went for a FullHD LCD because I run the Xbox and PC through it quite a lot. I was happy to lose out on some SD quality for a far bigger gain with my HD devices. It's all a trade off, but only you know what's best for you.
I'll have it hooked up to Virgin V+
360
HD-DVD drive
I will watch SD but aslong as the IQ is decent then I have no problems.
From what I've been reading over the last week, the top LCDs now are pretty much as good as plasmas on SD, I really don't think it's anywhere near as important any more.
Aye, there is very little in it.
Admiral Huddy
10-07-2007, 16:46
Viewing LOL !!
ROFL! ;D
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