New TV you say... 37 Inches please.. Suits you! - Page 2

leowyatt · 08-02-2008, 11:06

Oh I agree for what he wants, basically a large computer monitor LCD is the way to go but we watch alot of TV so plasma was the best choice for us

As it's been said above avforums.com is the best source of advice before purchasing your set.

Grandad · 08-02-2008, 11:17

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Originally Posted by Desmo

You really need to decide what it's main uses are before beciding on an LCD or Plasma. If you're running a 360 and computer throught it most of the time, I'd opt for LCD personally.

yes, TV viewing ( expecially sport ) go Plasma , gaming go LCD , I know this is a simplistic view but it isn't far wrong in my experience

Desmo · 08-02-2008, 11:27

Agree with you mate. Like you say, it's a fairly simplistic way of looking at it, but it's not far wrong. Even when we do watch TV, we rarely have any sport on.

SidewinderINC · 08-02-2008, 18:41

And people have said this place has less activity than the SPS, pah!
All these replies here and not a single one there.

Thanks guys, any comments on the other 2 screens?

EDIT - just looked on the Which? report about LCD TV's that was posted on the 8th of Jan and it rates the Toshiba above the samsung screen (the 37" sammy isn't on there but the 40" is) where the samsung gets 47% and the Toshiba gets 67% and a best buy award.

Mark · 08-02-2008, 23:56

Nowt wrong with which? (I'm a subscriber too) but what criteria do they score on? Do those criteria match your needs? A % score is no use without knowing the reasons behind it.

I could of course go read my Which? mag and find the answer myself, but I cba.

Zirax · 09-02-2008, 00:03

Is sport still that bad on LCD sets? On my dads pre HD LCD (slightly below) it does look blocky, best example is a footy game when the camera is panned out and scans down the pitch. Does this still occur?

Mark · 09-02-2008, 00:39

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Originally Posted by which.net

Once we have all our test results in we evaluate the data to determine the total test score. Currently 40% of the total test score is awarded to picture quality, 20% to sound, 20% to ease of use, 10% features, 5% power use and 5% for digital TV features.

47% is really rather low for a Sammy. I wonder if they tested the lower spec model.

Grandad · 09-02-2008, 02:51

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Originally Posted by Zirax

Is sport still that bad on LCD sets? On my dads pre HD LCD (slightly below) it does look blocky, best example is a footy game when the camera is panned out and scans down the pitch. Does this still occur?

cant speak for them all but put a Sammy LCD in for a friend recently and the ghosting/motion blur was very noticeable

SidewinderINC · 09-02-2008, 07:35

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Originally Posted by Mark

Nowt wrong with which? (I'm a subscriber too) but what criteria do they score on? Do those criteria match your needs? A % score is no use without knowing the reasons behind it.

I could of course go read my Which? mag and find the answer myself, but I cba.

I know there's nowt wrong with which?, which is why I'm concerned lol.

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Samsung LE40M87BDX/XEU

This ultra-sleek top of the range 40-inch HD ready LCD IDTV from Samsung comes with a host of impressive features. It's compatible with high definition DVD, features 3 HDMI sockets and boasts the highest screen resolution available, but HD viewing quality is actually a disappointment.

Images can become washed out depending on the angle you view them and there is a slight pink hue and smeary movement when watching standard definition pictures. There is a loss of detail on Freeview but it generally looks OK.

Significantly, it is fully compatible with high definition DVD players (both Blu-ray and HD DVD) and can display the highest quality 1080P HD signal without suffering from jerky movement on motion and panning scenes. Unfortunately the high definition really isn't up to scratch - detail is lost on black sequences and there are definite signs of digital processing side effects.

Sound-wise the TV just couldn't cope with jazz tracks, it's too quiet on analogue and prompted our experts to pronounce it tiresome and “not a pleasant experience”. It also makes a slight hum but it's barely audible.The long and angular remote is awkward to use and cluttered but at least the on-screen menus are intuitively structured.

The 2 Scart sockets (one with RGB) and 3 HDMI sockets for connecting high definition equipment are easily accessible. There are handy sockets at the side for connecting headphones or a camcorder and either a stereo HIFI or surround sound system can be hooked up.

Unusually for a Samsung it's not brilliant when connected to a PC. It doesn't support high PC resolutions and text is blurred.

Pros: High definition DVD compatibility

Cons: But then high definition is a real let down, sound quality

That's the review of the 40" version of the screen I've listed.

leowyatt · 09-02-2008, 09:13

you tried hdtvtest.co.uk? Good site for reviews.

08-02-2008, 11:06	#11
leowyatt Chef extraordinaire Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Infinite Loop Posts: 11,143	Oh I agree for what he wants, basically a large computer monitor LCD is the way to go but we watch alot of TV so plasma was the best choice for us As it's been said above avforums.com is the best source of advice before purchasing your set. __________________ "Dr Sheldon Cooper FTW!"

08-02-2008, 11:27	#13
Desmo The Last Airbender Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Pigmopad Posts: 11,915	Agree with you mate. Like you say, it's a fairly simplistic way of looking at it, but it's not far wrong. Even when we do watch TV, we rarely have any sport on. __________________

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SidewinderINC Joey Tempest Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Gravesend. Posts: 2,751	And people have said this place has less activity than the SPS, pah! All these replies here and not a single one there. Thanks guys, any comments on the other 2 screens? EDIT - just looked on the Which? report about LCD TV's that was posted on the 8th of Jan and it rates the Toshiba above the samsung screen (the 37" sammy isn't on there but the 40" is) where the samsung gets 47% and the Toshiba gets 67% and a best buy award. __________________ No Sig. Last edited by SidewinderINC; 08-02-2008 at 20:28.

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leowyatt Chef extraordinaire Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Infinite Loop Posts: 11,143	you tried hdtvtest.co.uk? Good site for reviews. __________________ "Dr Sheldon Cooper FTW!"

08-02-2008, 23:56	#15
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	Nowt wrong with which? (I'm a subscriber too) but what criteria do they score on? Do those criteria match your needs? A % score is no use without knowing the reasons behind it. I could of course go read my Which? mag and find the answer myself, but I cba.

09-02-2008, 00:03	#16
Zirax Goes up to 11! Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 4,577	Is sport still that bad on LCD sets? On my dads pre HD LCD (slightly below) it does look blocky, best example is a footy game when the camera is panned out and scans down the pitch. Does this still occur?