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Title: TV change
Post by: pscocoa on 06 October 2013, 13:33:42
Old Panasonic plasma is getting tired. The Sony W8 looks very good maybe better than equivalent Panasonic. Full HD etc.

Any feedback on w8 appreciated
Title: Re: TV change
Post by: r1 on 06 October 2013, 13:57:38
how long have you had the panasonic?
as ours is about 7 years old now and 100% good
Title: Re: TV change
Post by: pscocoa on 06 October 2013, 14:21:38
7 years but sort of pink shadow appears around body shapes - not massive problem but also picture nowhere as sharp as new sets.
Title: Re: TV change
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 06 October 2013, 15:01:29
We have a Panasonic 42 inch Plasma. I  tend to agree with you about picture sharpness compared with an LCD. :y
Title: Re: TV change
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 06 October 2013, 15:06:53
Being a benevolent man I bought one of these for my 92 year old mother Last week after her old (7 years) set went tits up. :y

Very impressed indeed for the money. :y

http://www.pcworld.co.uk/gbuk/tv-dvd-audio/televisions/large-screen-tvs-32-and-over/sony-bravia-kdl42w653-smart-42-led-tv-21321309-pdt.html (http://www.pcworld.co.uk/gbuk/tv-dvd-audio/televisions/large-screen-tvs-32-and-over/sony-bravia-kdl42w653-smart-42-led-tv-21321309-pdt.html)
Title: Re: TV change
Post by: Taxi_Driver on 06 October 2013, 17:46:13
Quote from: Mr. Opti on 06 October 2013, 15:06:53
Being a benevolent rich man I bought one of these for my 92 year old mother Last week after her old (7 years) set went tits up. :y

Very impressed indeed for the money. :y

http://www.pcworld.co.uk/gbuk/tv-dvd-audio/televisions/large-screen-tvs-32-and-over/sony-bravia-kdl42w653-smart-42-led-tv-21321309-pdt.html (http://www.pcworld.co.uk/gbuk/tv-dvd-audio/televisions/large-screen-tvs-32-and-over/sony-bravia-kdl42w653-smart-42-led-tv-21321309-pdt.html)

Fixed that for you Opti  :y

I would have bought a 37" Samsung LCD of fleabay for £150, which i did a few weeks ago  :y
Its was only for the bedroom so didnt want anything 'smart' and it hasnt got a HD freeview tuner only basic freeview tuner.....but its good enough for how often i will use it  :y
Title: Re: TV change
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 06 October 2013, 17:59:05
Quote from: Taxi Driver on 06 October 2013, 17:46:13
Quote from: Mr. Opti on 06 October 2013, 15:06:53
Being a benevolent rich man I bought one of these for my 92 year old mother Last week after her old (7 years) set went tits up. :y

Very impressed indeed for the money. :y

http://www.pcworld.co.uk/gbuk/tv-dvd-audio/televisions/large-screen-tvs-32-and-over/sony-bravia-kdl42w653-smart-42-led-tv-21321309-pdt.html (http://www.pcworld.co.uk/gbuk/tv-dvd-audio/televisions/large-screen-tvs-32-and-over/sony-bravia-kdl42w653-smart-42-led-tv-21321309-pdt.html)

Fixed that for you Opti  :y

I would have bought a 37" Samsung LCD of fleabay for £150, which i did a few weeks ago  :y
Its was only for the bedroom so didnt want anything 'smart' and it hasnt got a HD freeview tuner only basic freeview tuner.....but its good enough for how often i will use it  :y


I missed out by two days. :'( :'(

It's £20 cheaper now. :(
Title: Re: TV change
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 06 October 2013, 18:33:15
Quote from: Mr. Opti on 06 October 2013, 17:59:05

I missed out by two days. :'( :'(

It's £20 cheaper now. :(

Ow that's gotta hurt!!!  :o   ;D
Title: Re: TV change
Post by: redelitev6 on 06 October 2013, 21:38:48
 :o Saw a 46" technica in Tesco this afternoon for £279  46"!  I know their TV's are not the best but comes with the usual guarantee , worth it for a years viewing?
Title: Re: TV change
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 06 October 2013, 23:10:52
Quote from: redelitev6 on 06 October 2013, 21:38:48
:o Saw a 46" technica in Tesco this afternoon for £279  46"!  I know their TV's are not the best but comes with the usual guarantee , worth it for a years viewing?


Can't go wrong. :y
Title: Re: TV change
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 07 October 2013, 12:05:11
A Plasma setup will age in a similar way to a tube (as they are effectively the same type of tech).

The fact its going blurry hints at a non-screen issue though (guessing noise on signal feed internaly potentialy due to a dying cap in the power supply)
Title: Re: TV change
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 07 October 2013, 12:31:57
I notice that the valves warm up a lot quicker these days. ::) ::) :)