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leowyatt
10-12-2007, 20:10
We have finally entered into the HDTV age :D

Opened it yesterday and thought hmmm this might be too big but we've adjusted now and it's excellent :)

http://www.badasszebedee.com/images/tv1.jpg

http://www.badasszebedee.com/images/tv2.jpg
Haly
10-12-2007, 20:14
Yay :D Glad you've finally been able to upgrade :)
Obviously I do now hate you :p But I'm pleased for you too :D
leowyatt
10-12-2007, 20:17
Thanks...I think ;)

We've just seen this (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xfiqrkV_ZqI) and Kitten has exclaimed "seeing that was worth the price alone"
Haly
10-12-2007, 20:27
;D
petemc
10-12-2007, 20:54
Awesome :D Makes the 360 soooo nice. Get planet earth hd.
Piggymon
10-12-2007, 21:32
Cool TV ! :D
Feek
10-12-2007, 21:43
Looks good, but is that a 4:3 picture I see stretched to fill 16:9 ? /me shudders!
leowyatt
10-12-2007, 22:26
Feek it shouldn't be, but I'm not sure what E4 are broadcasting scrubs as :)

Just had my first COD4 session on the TV and it is great to finally be able to read the text :D
Haly
10-12-2007, 22:30
I keep looking at the photo of that TV and wondering how much I need 2 kidneys :o
Kell_ee001
10-12-2007, 22:32
Looks great :D
Robert
10-12-2007, 22:53
Yay! What model is it?

:D
leowyatt
11-12-2007, 00:10
Yay! What model is it?

:D

PS42Q97HDX
FakeSnake
11-12-2007, 00:30
PS42Q97HDX

Flipping heck!!! can you get ointment for that?
what is it with model names for TVs..


Nice telly!

I have also moved along :D
Sky HD installed end of last week, to finally make proper use of my Pioneer
leowyatt
11-12-2007, 00:34
We're currently waiting for our free HMDI cable to arrive so the V+ box can go HD as it's only connected by scart at the moment.
Justsomebloke
11-12-2007, 00:44
That looks Awesome. When will your house be Empty :shocked: + ;D
Haly
11-12-2007, 00:45
We're currently waiting for our free HMDI cable to arrive so the V+ box can go HD as it's only connected by scart at the moment.

It's nice :D Parents have got a 32" HDTV, one of the cheaper Hanspree ones and it looks really good, so bet the Samsung looks excellent :)
Desmo
11-12-2007, 08:52
Nice one guys :)

I wondered what you were talking about last night as I'd not seen this thread when we were chatting. Certainly looks good, bet you're real chuffed :D
leowyatt
11-12-2007, 12:56
heh no wonder you were rather confused when I started talking about it. We are chuffed indeed, it is great. COD4 looks great on it last night. It's good to finally be able to see the text on the screen.
Davey_Pitch
11-12-2007, 13:15
Lovely TV Leo, looks very nice indeed. Bit small though isn't it? :p
leowyatt
11-12-2007, 13:20
Lovely TV Leo, looks very nice indeed. Bit small though isn't it? :p

yeah it is a bit small :p
leowyatt
11-12-2007, 20:38
That looks Awesome. When will your house be Empty :shocked: + ;D

just seen this you cheeky get! We have installed our kitty sentry infront of the TV who would scratch anyone's face off, the dog on the other hand would lick them to death :p
Joe 90
16-12-2007, 01:13
wow, very nice! :D


i should have my 42 on its way to the UK soon! :)
Robert
16-12-2007, 20:31
So did you get to see Liverpool lose today (on your new screen :D ;))?

:D :D ;) ;)
Robert
16-12-2007, 20:46
Sorry, I couldn't help it ;)
leowyatt
04-06-2008, 08:58
Well bit of a thread resurrection here but I'm sad to say our TV is no more :( Started to develop red speckles on the screen during dark scenes so it went off to the repair centre and they phoned yesterday to say it's not repairable :'(
kaiowas
04-06-2008, 09:59
Looks good, but is that a 4:3 picture I see stretched to fill 16:9 ? /me shudders!

Missed this thread first time around but it was the first thing I noticed as well.
Daz
04-06-2008, 10:02
Still under warranty though Leo?
leowyatt
04-06-2008, 10:06
Still under warranty though Leo?

Yeah it's under warranty. We've got to take it back to CostCo for a refund which is a pain but needs doing. Then it's off to collect our replacement :D \o/
Haly
04-06-2008, 10:34
Aww that's a shame :(
At least if you get a refund, you can get an exciting new toy all over again :D
Davey_Pitch
04-06-2008, 10:35
You getting the exact same TV Leo?
leowyatt
04-06-2008, 10:42
They don't do the same TV anymore it's been replaced by a newer model which according to people on the av forums isn't as good so we're getting a panasonic screen instead. Did toy with the idea of the new LG but image retention is a big problem with them. Also get the free 5 year Panasonic warranty too :D
Daz
04-06-2008, 10:46
What's the model of the new one? :)
leowyatt
04-06-2008, 10:47
TH42PX80B.

Review can be seen here (http://www.hdtvtest.co.uk/Panasonic-TH42PX80)
Davey_Pitch
04-06-2008, 10:49
That's right, you did mention a Panny to me, I forgot :o
Mark
04-06-2008, 10:51
If there's one thing I know, it's Panasonic TV models (I was going to get one but in the end I did the cheapskate thing and got the cheapest I could find that did the job - it was only for the bedroom).

So, that's the latest version 42" plasma then. Good choice. :)
leowyatt
04-06-2008, 11:04
That's right, you did mention a Panny to me, I forgot :o

Heh not to worry up till about 3pm yesterday we were going to get the 42PG6000 but changed our minds.


If there's one thing I know, it's Panasonic TV models (I was going to get one but in the end I did the cheapskate thing and got the cheapest I could find that did the job - it was only for the bedroom).

So, that's the latest version 42" plasma then. Good choice. :)

If it's only for the bedroom I wouldn't worry too much Mark :) If it's your main TV then that's a different matter ;)

It seems to be the best choice. Can't afford a Pio as they are silly money.

Only downside is the PC input doesn't have its own dedicated audio input as the Samsung did and the LG would have. It shares this with the component connection which means our DVD recorder couldn't have sound while the 360 is connected. A little thought and I've come up with 2 of these (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=370055446656&ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:IT&ih=024) and both can use the audio connection and would never be used at the same time. That is until we get our surround system ;)
Mark
04-06-2008, 13:07
I do have a Pio in the lounge, but I shouldn't have bothered given how much use it gets. Right now the cheapo (ish) one in the bedroom is getting more use, as I tend to use either that or the PC network, but if I'm watching something decent I'll use it. :)
Jhadur
05-06-2008, 22:53
I'm hoping to be getting into the HDTV craze soon. :)

Was thinking of getting one of the new Samsung 40" LCD panels.

http://img87.imageshack.us/img87/6742/samsungl40a656ssa4.jpg

Sam says I can have one if I can save up half the money from doing overtime :D
Tak
06-06-2008, 06:51
Sam says I can have one if I can save up half the money from doing overtime :D

I said "at least" half!
leowyatt
06-06-2008, 07:32
Hehe well an early welcome to the world of HD when you arrive Jhadur :)
leowyatt
07-06-2008, 12:11
It's here!!!!!! :cool:
Knipples
07-06-2008, 12:17
Am I allowed a "Its a box that shows pictures and I dont see what all the fuss is about!" before you all jump on my head.
;D
Feek
07-06-2008, 12:26
I'd love to come around and watch 42" Bristol Cities on your big screen ;)