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[Mr Skrunts]

Need a TV as I decided to actually go ahead with Sky HD.

Would prefer a branded raher than a non discript make.

Need at least 1 Scart + HDMI

Dont mind 32" to start with as it will end up in my bedroom or upto 42" as it will stay in the living room.

Must be Black. Budget of £300 to 400 but dont mind up to £500

Pedestal stand is fine and may well get wall maonted in time.

May be doing quite a bit of gaming on it once I a 360 as well.  (Allreay have a PS2 and XBox, would be nice to add  aPC for gaming, Wii may be a consideratin and still have the ols dreamcast)

Any recomendations wouls be greatly appreciated. 

TIA

Not going too silly on this one as I recon I will be going for the likes of the Samsung LED ultra slim once realiabily is proven and prices drop by at least 50% of what they are now.

[cem_devecioglu]

Samsung LE46S81B  although its 46" have good specs..

or Sony..

ps: I was looking actually for 46 .. but they are a bit pricy.. :-/

[BERTIECBX550]

Panasonic veira or sammy....Some good deals out there if you willing to look as they try to get rid of last years models....

[Chris_H]

If you want it for HD then you need 1920x1080 for proper display.  Don't fall for 'HD Ready'  they're mostly 1366x768.

I have a Samsung 32" and it has some rubbish design errors.  1) Had to switch off dynamic contrast 'cos it flickered maddeningly.  I can still notice it but much reduced. 2) EPG gets its knickers ina twist if you use 'favourites',

They don't make this stuff like they used to.

[Banjax]

Panasonic veira or sammy....Some good deals out there if you willing to look as they try to get rid of last years models....

bought a 42" plasma Panny last year - absolutely fantastic screen - it was after weeks of research - if you can, i'd have no hesitation buying anything from the viera range - that price will get you a nice LCD 
(i think smallest plasma is 42")

[Marks DTM Calib]

Dont buy a plasma

[Banjax]

Dont buy a plasma

can i ask why, mark? like i said - i did loads of research and for what i watch plasma is unbeatable - no trails or motion-blur due to fast response times, no issues with screen-burn for years now(it was a problem with the first plasmas - theres still a lot of missinformation about that), way better contrast than LCD. 

[Jimbob]

Dont buy a plasma

can i ask why, mark? like i said - i did loads of research and for what i watch plasma is unbeatable - no trails or motion-blur due to fast response times, no issues with screen-burn for years now(it was a problem with the first plasmas - theres still a lot of missinformation about that), way better contrast than LCD. 

iirc its the drive electronics are overworked causing premature failures, and horrific power consumption

[Banjax]

Dont buy a plasma

can i ask why, mark? like i said - i did loads of research and for what i watch plasma is unbeatable - no trails or motion-blur due to fast response times, no issues with screen-burn for years now(it was a problem with the first plasmas - theres still a lot of missinformation about that), way better contrast than LCD. 

iirc its the drive electronics are overworked causing premature failures, and horrific power consumption

now you tell me! 

[Plomien]

I bought this last month http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/catalogId/1500001501/partNumber/5366251.htm#tabrev it was cheaper though as it was on offer but still no complaints from me with it so far

[Martin_1962]

Dont buy a plasma

can i ask why, mark? like i said - i did loads of research and for what i watch plasma is unbeatable - no trails or motion-blur due to fast response times, no issues with screen-burn for years now(it was a problem with the first plasmas - theres still a lot of missinformation about that), way better contrast than LCD. 

Mine has neither

[Del Boy]

Dont buy a plasma

can i ask why, mark? like i said - i did loads of research and for what i watch plasma is unbeatable - no trails or motion-blur due to fast response times, no issues with screen-burn for years now(it was a problem with the first plasmas - theres still a lot of missinformation about that), way better contrast than LCD. 

Mine has neither

LCD has caught up with plasma and you can't really tell a differnence nower days, black gets worse over time on a plasma. I much much prefer LCD.

[Martin_1962]

The W series Sonys have always been leaders in LCD TV mid market

[notacarbuff]

[size=10]Having done the research over the past few weeks its a toss up between Sony and Panasonic.

I went for a Panasonic 37 inch LCD TXL37G10B. Its currently a bit more than you wanted to pay but they also do a 32 inch version and comes with freeview and freesat. The Co-op electrical store have some great bargains at the moment and delivery is free. I got this for £825, at Currys its over £1000.

I had it delivered last week, took 10 mins to set up and its great.[/size]

[KillerWatt]

F*ck LCD
F*ck Plasma

LED is the way forward, and the time is just about now for buying.

LCD has caught up with plasma and you can't really tell a differnence nower days, black gets worse over time on a plasma. I much much prefer LCD.

Behave yourself.

An LCD set will NEVER display true black no matter what, because it needs a backlight.


For the skinflints...

Up to 42"....LCD
Over 42"....Plasma


For those who take home entertainment seriously.....LCD all the way.