In the Market for a new tele!

Pickers · 26-11-2009, 21:39

Evening peeps,
Moving into a new flat soon, I'm in the market for a new tele. I dont have a huge sum of money devoted to this, but want something that is going to last...

I have seen this: http://www.dixons.co.uk/martprd/stor...&category_oid=
Which seems reasonable, and is also availble in 32" option at £375. What are people's opinion on toshiba?
Looking for full HD, reliable, good range of connections and (possibly) up to 37" as much as possible below £500. What advice can the good peeps of BD give me?
Muchos thanks in anticipations!
Moi.

leowyatt · 26-11-2009, 21:45

Try Richer Sounds

Lopez · 26-11-2009, 22:12

We have one of these:

http://www.cheap-lcd-tv.co.uk/37_Sam...w_LCD_TV_393_d

Which I love - bit over what you are looking to spend though I think

Pickers · 26-11-2009, 22:15

Ouch. Whats that got thats worth that? (excuse the bluntness - its not meant to sound rude, I really dont understand a lot of the numbers and whats good these days!!)

Zirax · 26-11-2009, 22:28

I found it a lot of hard work finding a good LCD tv. The model numbers are absolutely key, just one letter difference in the tv name does make the difference between a good and crap screen.

I really like the Toshiba Regza range and managed to get a full 1080p 37" screen for £370 a few months back.

Do have a read around on avforums and have a good shifty in the threads with loads of replies, it's normally a sign for a tv to look out for.
http://www.avforums.com/forums/lcd-televisions/

If you are going to buy, get it done before Brown and chums whack another 2.5% on.

Pickers · 26-11-2009, 22:30

thats what I'm thinking :/ Cheers matt!

Will · 26-11-2009, 22:53

I've got a 37" LG HD tv with free view and HDMI connections - beautiful screen, got it for Around £400 6 months or so ago. But I managed to wangle a deal with the salesman who knocked off close to £100 off the price.

Zirax · 26-11-2009, 23:00

Had a bit of a look about for you as I know how much my head hurt when looking at tv's. The Toshiba's seem to be the XV635 -> RV635 with prices to match. There are reviews of Toshiba screens on AVforums, but this thread was useful.

http://www.avforums.com/forums/lcd-t...00-pounds.html

The RV635 does not appear to support 24p which may cause jumping / skipping in blu ray. Now how much can the average guy can see really but this is another story. The XV635 probably will but i'll want to check.

This is the thread for the XV635 which appears to be the daddy toshiba set
http://www.avforums.com/forums/lcd-t...35-thread.html

Quick price runner on the sets
http://www.pricerunner.co.uk/cl/2/TV...00422=40003437

£500 for a 37" XV635 set at amazon. Not bad considering that prices of LCD tv's went up earlier this year.

Have a good read of the FAQ as that helped me loads.
http://www.avforums.com/forums/lcd-t...ere-first.html

One final thing is to get a book/paper and start scribbling stuff as it'll probably take a few weeks to narrow down the search. Then find a shop to have a look at the screen in general (remembering that shops whack the contrast to full and mess with the settings). Using the AVForums you should have a good idea of what sets are considered good / bad. I prefer the Toshiba screens, other people prefer the panasonic plasma's / Samsung tv's. Then go online and get it loads cheaper

Lopez · 26-11-2009, 23:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pickers

Ouch. Whats that got thats worth that? (excuse the bluntness - its not meant to sound rude, I really dont understand a lot of the numbers and whats good these days!!)

It happened to be the one I got free from work for having 100% attendance

Pickers · 26-11-2009, 23:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lopez

It happened to be the one I got free from work for having 100% attendance

effing hell!
no chance of that for me this year!

26-11-2009, 21:39	#1
Pickers Absinthe Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Cornwall Posts: 2,692	In the Market for a new tele! Evening peeps, Moving into a new flat soon, I'm in the market for a new tele. I dont have a huge sum of money devoted to this, but want something that is going to last... I have seen this: http://www.dixons.co.uk/martprd/stor...&category_oid= Which seems reasonable, and is also availble in 32" option at £375. What are people's opinion on toshiba? Looking for full HD, reliable, good range of connections and (possibly) up to 37" as much as possible below £500. What advice can the good peeps of BD give me? Muchos thanks in anticipations! Moi. __________________ Pictures

26-11-2009, 21:45	#2
leowyatt Chef extraordinaire Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Infinite Loop Posts: 11,143	Try Richer Sounds __________________ "Dr Sheldon Cooper FTW!"

26-11-2009, 22:12	#3
Lopez Bad Cat Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Leicestershire Posts: 808	We have one of these: http://www.cheap-lcd-tv.co.uk/37_Sam...w_LCD_TV_393_d Which I love - bit over what you are looking to spend though I think __________________ NO

26-11-2009, 22:15	#4
Pickers Absinthe Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Cornwall Posts: 2,692	Ouch. Whats that got thats worth that? (excuse the bluntness - its not meant to sound rude, I really dont understand a lot of the numbers and whats good these days!!) __________________ Pictures

26-11-2009, 22:30	#6
Pickers Absinthe Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Cornwall Posts: 2,692	thats what I'm thinking :/ Cheers matt! __________________ Pictures

26-11-2009, 22:28	#5
Zirax Goes up to 11! Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 4,577	I found it a lot of hard work finding a good LCD tv. The model numbers are absolutely key, just one letter difference in the tv name does make the difference between a good and crap screen. I really like the Toshiba Regza range and managed to get a full 1080p 37" screen for £370 a few months back. Do have a read around on avforums and have a good shifty in the threads with loads of replies, it's normally a sign for a tv to look out for. http://www.avforums.com/forums/lcd-televisions/ If you are going to buy, get it done before Brown and chums whack another 2.5% on.

26-11-2009, 22:53	#7
Will BBx woz 'ere :P Join Date: Jan 1970 Posts: 2,147,487,208	I've got a 37" LG HD tv with free view and HDMI connections - beautiful screen, got it for Around £400 6 months or so ago. But I managed to wangle a deal with the salesman who knocked off close to £100 off the price. __________________ *No No!*

26-11-2009, 23:00	#8
Zirax Goes up to 11! Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 4,577	Had a bit of a look about for you as I know how much my head hurt when looking at tv's. The Toshiba's seem to be the XV635 -> RV635 with prices to match. There are reviews of Toshiba screens on AVforums, but this thread was useful. http://www.avforums.com/forums/lcd-t...00-pounds.html The RV635 does not appear to support 24p which may cause jumping / skipping in blu ray. Now how much can the average guy can see really but this is another story. The XV635 probably will but i'll want to check. This is the thread for the XV635 which appears to be the daddy toshiba set http://www.avforums.com/forums/lcd-t...35-thread.html Quick price runner on the sets http://www.pricerunner.co.uk/cl/2/TV...00422=40003437 £500 for a 37" XV635 set at amazon. Not bad considering that prices of LCD tv's went up earlier this year. Have a good read of the FAQ as that helped me loads. http://www.avforums.com/forums/lcd-t...ere-first.html One final thing is to get a book/paper and start scribbling stuff as it'll probably take a few weeks to narrow down the search. Then find a shop to have a look at the screen in general (remembering that shops whack the contrast to full and mess with the settings). Using the AVForums you should have a good idea of what sets are considered good / bad. I prefer the Toshiba screens, other people prefer the panasonic plasma's / Samsung tv's. Then go online and get it loads cheaper