What LCD TV?

Pickers · 11-12-2006, 20:43

Toshiba 32WLT66
LG 32LX2R
(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.

BBx · 11-12-2006, 21:55

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

Will · 12-12-2006, 10:34

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

Pickers · 12-12-2006, 10:49

have only heard good things about the tosh... hmmm
just put off by slightly higher price, and the lesser brightness.

Pebs · 12-12-2006, 14:16

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Originally Posted by Pickers

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?!?!?!

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

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Will · 12-12-2006, 13:50

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

. 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.

11-12-2006, 20:43	#1
Pickers Absinthe Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Cornwall Posts: 2,692	What LCD TV? Toshiba 32WLT66 LG 32LX2R (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. __________________ Pictures

11-12-2006, 23:50	#3
Stan_Lite Stan, Stan the FLASHER MAN! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: In bed with your sister Posts: 5,483	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 __________________ Just because I have a short attention span doesn't mean I...

12-12-2006, 10:34	#4
Will BBx woz 'ere :P Join Date: Jan 1970 Posts: 2,147,487,208	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. __________________ *No No!*

12-12-2006, 10:48	#5
leowyatt Chef extraordinaire Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Infinite Loop Posts: 11,143	Andy my mate bought the Tosh and loves it! Personally when I buy one I'm getting the Tosh __________________ "Dr Sheldon Cooper FTW!"

12-12-2006, 10:49	#6
Pickers Absinthe Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Cornwall Posts: 2,692	have only heard good things about the tosh... hmmm just put off by slightly higher price, and the lesser brightness. __________________ Pictures Last edited by Pickers; 12-12-2006 at 10:52.

11-12-2006, 21:55	#2
BBx Reverse SuBo Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: London Posts: 8,673	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

12-12-2006, 10:56	#8
leowyatt Chef extraordinaire Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Infinite Loop Posts: 11,143	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 __________________ "Dr Sheldon Cooper FTW!"

12-12-2006, 13:05	#9
Vaultingslinky Columbian Coffee Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Southampton (Uni), Brighton-ish (home) Posts: 96	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 )

12-12-2006, 13:50	#10
Will BBx woz 'ere :P Join Date: Jan 1970 Posts: 2,147,487,208	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 . 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. __________________ *No No!*