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FUBAR telly - what to replace it with?
« on: 09 November 2008, 16:42:05 »
Our lounge telly looks like its about to go pop.  Takes quite some time to fire up, pic is hazy at the edges and the sound can sometimes have a life of its own.  Its a Sony (stop sniggering at the back there) but has given sterling service for quite a few years and we have been happy enough with it..

Question is, what to replace it with?  More importantly, what are the current recommendations as to what specs or criteria to look for in a plasma/LCD - must haves, desirables, best nots and do nots??
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Re: FUBAR telly - what to replace it with?
« Reply #1 on: 09 November 2008, 16:47:55 »
The reliability issues aside, I cannot fault my Samsung LCD.

After the well known hassles I've had, and the fact Samsung are on my shitlist, it pains me to have to give it a recommendation, but I have yet to see better (including the over hyped Sony W).

As well as the picture, the clarity of the audio is impressive - so many LCDs have poor audio.

For piece of mind, I would go to Costco/John Lewis etc for the free 5yr warranty.
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Re: FUBAR telly - what to replace it with?
« Reply #2 on: 09 November 2008, 16:48:56 »
The answer depends on what you want from your telly...

Coronation Street at 100dB?
Home Cinema?
Use as a monitor for Xbox and main PC?

My current TV is a 720p LCD. 27". My next one will be 32 or 37". LCD for the PC. And 1080p - my current resoltion is below 768 and 1024x768 seems to be becoming standard for websites, so I miss the bit at the bottom...
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Re: FUBAR telly - what to replace it with?
« Reply #3 on: 09 November 2008, 16:52:36 »
We love our new Sony Bravia 40" 1080p TV  :y
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Re: FUBAR telly - what to replace it with?
« Reply #4 on: 09 November 2008, 16:53:02 »
Moth in Law has a Samsung LCD and the pic quality is surprisingly good.  Daughter has a Samsung widescreen monitor on her PC and likewise, pic quality is good.  The TV would be used for viewing as well as home cinema and occasional Wii use.  Santa might just get a games console on his sledge for delivery here as well......  ;D
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Re: FUBAR telly - what to replace it with?
« Reply #5 on: 09 November 2008, 16:53:13 »
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The reliability issues aside, I cannot fault my Samsung LCD.

After the well known hassles I've had, and the fact Samsung are on my shitlist, it pains me to have to give it a recommendation, but I have yet to see better (including the over hyped Sony W).

As well as the picture, the clarity of the audio is impressive - so many LCDs have poor audio.

For piece of mind, I would go to Costco/John Lewis etc for the free 5yr warranty.

Hold on TB, what are you saying. Your Samsung is the most unreliable television you have ever had, but you are going to recommend it :-/

Lie down in a darkened room for half an hour and the madness will pass :D ;D ;D

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Re: FUBAR telly - what to replace it with?
« Reply #6 on: 09 November 2008, 16:55:43 »
Samsung 50" plasma. Full HD. Connected with Samsung home cinema connected via HDMI with digi in/out for awesome sound  Does it for me :y :y
Oh yes, as Jaimie says, Costco/John Lewis for the guarantee. :)
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Re: FUBAR telly - what to replace it with?
« Reply #7 on: 09 November 2008, 17:00:02 »
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The reliability issues aside, I cannot fault my Samsung LCD.

After the well known hassles I've had, and the fact Samsung are on my shitlist, it pains me to have to give it a recommendation, but I have yet to see better (including the over hyped Sony W).

As well as the picture, the clarity of the audio is impressive - so many LCDs have poor audio.

For piece of mind, I would go to Costco/John Lewis etc for the free 5yr warranty.

Hold on TB, what are you saying. Your Samsung is the most unreliable television you have ever had, but you are going to recommend it :-/

Lie down in a darkened room for half an hour and the madness will pass :D ;D ;D

 :-* :-*
No, the Sony is the most unreliable I've ever had.  Difference being, if my Samsung blew up tomorrow, I would replace with the same model.
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Re: FUBAR telly - what to replace it with?
« Reply #8 on: 09 November 2008, 17:09:55 »
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Samsung 50" plasma. Full HD. Connected with Samsung home cinema connected via HDMI with digi in/out for awesome sound  Does it for me :y :y
Oh yes, as Jaimie says, Costco/John Lewis for the guarantee. :)


Plasma very much best avoided....they offer no better picture detail and consume twice the power.
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Re: FUBAR telly - what to replace it with?
« Reply #9 on: 09 November 2008, 17:10:20 »
W4500 series Sony :y
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Re: FUBAR telly - what to replace it with?
« Reply #10 on: 09 November 2008, 17:14:54 »
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W4500 series Sony :y


Interesting........I like the Sony units but, they are not worth the extra cash as they are not distinctly better than the rest
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Re: FUBAR telly - what to replace it with?
« Reply #11 on: 09 November 2008, 17:22:21 »
i have a LG 37" and am very happy with it !  :y
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Re: FUBAR telly - what to replace it with?
« Reply #12 on: 09 November 2008, 17:25:30 »
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W4500 series Sony :y


Interesting........I like the Sony units but, they are not worth the extra cash as they are not distinctly better than the rest

Was looking at some of the consumer mags in the supermarket and the 4500 series was getting all the good comments and recommendations....
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« Reply #13 on: 09 November 2008, 17:28:48 »
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W4500 series Sony :y


Interesting........I like the Sony units but, they are not worth the extra cash as they are not distinctly better than the rest

Was looking at some of the consumer mags in the supermarket and the 4500 series was getting all the good comments and recommendations....


Well it works well with SDTV and HDTV - PS3 looks stunning. Freeview is quite watchable and the upscaler is fine.

Needs toning down from std settings our backlight was dropped from 8 to 2

Tunnie has the portable TV version :P
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Re: FUBAR telly - what to replace it with?
« Reply #14 on: 09 November 2008, 17:31:09 »
I've got 2 Panasonic TX37LZD70 TV's, do the job for me just fine! (1080P is lovely) had them now about 9 months, and had absolutely no issues at all!
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