Not really thinking about replacing my CRT RP, as overall it's very good for the dosh.

However I do like the idea of a screen-only display.


The higher resolution, no possibility of screenburn, lower power consumption, longer lifespan & higher reliability of LCD panels over Plasma seems favourable.


So how much would a 42" Widescreen LCD screen cost? Are there any out? And what resolution are they?


Thanks

[Dutch]

Hi Nathan,

I think the biggest LCD at the moment is 40" - available from Samsung. 52" and 54" models have been demonstrated at CES.

Steve

Ta. Any prices? Or is it "If you have to ask, you can't afford it"? :P

I would need S-Video (MC-1 OSD), Component (pure R1 DVD), VGA input (Laptop), 2 x SCART- preferbly both RGB; Freeview & possibly another DVD player (R2/multiregion)

I guess DVI would be good, although not for HTPC- perhaps in the future new HD-DVD players will have this?

[Dutch]

Hi Nathan,

Well, after a brief search I came up with the LW-40L1 at:-

www.samsungelectronics.co.uk

Steve

[davidwatsonok]

Samsung 40" LCD.

1st price I found at techtronics was £5800, but try www.cramptonandmoore.co.uk for a great deal.

ps. there site was not responding at midnight so keep trying.

[Liam @ Prog AV]

I've been hearing nothing but good things on the NEC 40". 1280x768, 600:1 contrast, DVI, 170 degree H&V viewing angle, loads of inputs but no scart £4300. Gonna get a demo when our suppliers pull their thumbs out...

[hornydragon]

Sharp 37" is the best large LCD on the market Aquos panels really are the best and now 3yr warranty!!!!!