Home Forums Reviews Videos Podcast Shopping Rewards Advertising Help
AVForums

Our philosophy in our forums, reviews, podcasts and feature videos is to promote audio and visual excellence by gathering and sharing the best information and resources available.

Help

To begin please visit our help section »
Not a Member Yet?

It only takes a minute to start enjoying the benefits of AVForums membership, and it's free!

Sign Up Now!
Member Log in
Lost your password?

Will you be buying some new electronic kit this xmas for yourself or someone else?

View Poll Results: Will you be buying some new electronic kit this xmas for yourself or someone else?
I plan to 981 72.94%
I plan not to 143 10.63%
Maybe I'll get a surprise 86 6.39%
I have no idea 135 10.04%
Voters: 1345. You may not vote on this poll

Page 1 of 4 1 234
Post Reply
Old 09-10-2007, 11:10 PM   #1
Founder
 
Stuart Wright's Avatar
Join Date: Jan 2000
Location: Birmingham
Experience Points:
146,944, Level: 92
Points: 146,944, Level: 92 Points: 146,944, Level: 92 Points: 146,944, Level: 92
Activity: 18.2%
Activity: 18.2% Activity: 18.2% Activity: 18.2%
Blog Entries: 21
Thanks: Gave 902, Got 4,628
Posts: 9,000
Will you be buying some new electronic kit this xmas for yourself or someone else?
I'm probably going to buy myself an HD DVD player this Xmas.
What about you?
  Quote
Old 10-10-2007, 12:11 AM   #2
New Member
Join Date: Oct 2007
Experience Points:
2,873, Level: 12
Points: 2,873, Level: 12 Points: 2,873, Level: 12 Points: 2,873, Level: 12
Activity: 0%
Activity: 0% Activity: 0% Activity: 0%
Thanks: Gave 1, Got 1
Posts: 8
Re: Will you be buying some new electronic kit this xmas for yourself or someone else
just ordered a Sony DVPNS78H 1080p upscalling DVD player.

....may be looking for a bigger visual aid in the living room to compliment it.
Projector, Plasma or LCD...hhmmm..the big question!
  Quote
Old 10-10-2007, 10:46 AM   #3
Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2006
Experience Points:
4,591, Level: 16
Points: 4,591, Level: 16 Points: 4,591, Level: 16 Points: 4,591, Level: 16
Activity: 0.3%
Activity: 0.3% Activity: 0.3% Activity: 0.3%
Blog Entries: 1
Thanks: Gave 135, Got 130
Posts: 1,837
Re: Will you be buying some new electronic kit this xmas for yourself or someone else
Probably buy the missus a new SLR Nikon for xmas. The D50 is getting a bit old now.

My list:

Gadgets:
iPhone - might wait till the spring though.

AV:
HD-DVD player
Dipole rear speakers

Studio:
New CPU upgrade
DBX 120A Subharmonic Synth
Moog Voyager V3

All depends on the ££ though as per norm
  Quote
Old 10-10-2007, 11:08 AM   #4
Prominent Member
 
MartinImber's Avatar
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: Worcester
Experience Points:
13,078, Level: 27
Points: 13,078, Level: 27 Points: 13,078, Level: 27 Points: 13,078, Level: 27
Activity: 0.3%
Activity: 0.3% Activity: 0.3% Activity: 0.3%
Thanks: Gave 19, Got 24
Posts: 3,839
Re: Will you be buying some new electronic kit this xmas for yourself or someone else
PS3

S is a capital
Last edited by MartinImber; 10-10-2007 at 11:08 AM. Reason: Case problem
  Quote
Old 10-10-2007, 11:33 AM   #5
Prominent Member
 
dunks517's Avatar
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Orbiting Bono's Ego...
Experience Points:
17,900, Level: 32
Points: 17,900, Level: 32 Points: 17,900, Level: 32 Points: 17,900, Level: 32
Activity: 3.7%
Activity: 3.7% Activity: 3.7% Activity: 3.7%
Thanks: Gave 509, Got 479
Posts: 3,862
Re: Will you be buying some new electronic kit this xmas for yourself or someone else
A Wii for the Wee'un
  Quote
Old 10-10-2007, 11:40 AM   #6
New Member
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Chessington
Experience Points:
2,996, Level: 12
Points: 2,996, Level: 12 Points: 2,996, Level: 12 Points: 2,996, Level: 12
Activity: 0%
Activity: 0% Activity: 0% Activity: 0%
Thanks: Gave 0, Got 2
Posts: 8
Re: Will you be buying some new electronic kit this xmas for yourself or someone else
A new LCD for me and a PS3 for the boy (ok me too)
  Quote
Old 10-10-2007, 12:41 PM   #7
Member
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Darlington, UK
Experience Points:
3,629, Level: 14
Points: 3,629, Level: 14 Points: 3,629, Level: 14 Points: 3,629, Level: 14
Activity: 0%
Activity: 0% Activity: 0% Activity: 0%
Thanks: Gave 23, Got 51
Posts: 496
Re: Will you be buying some new electronic kit this xmas for yourself or someone else
An Xbox 360 for my nephews. Not that their father and I will ever play on it.
  Quote
Old 10-10-2007, 4:11 PM   #8
Moderator
 
Dave's Avatar
Join Date: Jul 2005
Experience Points:
27,096, Level: 40
Points: 27,096, Level: 40 Points: 27,096, Level: 40 Points: 27,096, Level: 40
Activity: 5.7%
Activity: 5.7% Activity: 5.7% Activity: 5.7%
Thanks: Gave 1,683, Got 2,207
Posts: 9,411
Re: Will you be buying some new electronic kit this xmas for yourself or someone else
Nope, sadly I'm far too poor this year.
  Quote
Old 10-10-2007, 6:55 PM   #9
Member
 
Cujo101's Avatar
Join Date: May 2006
Location: London
Experience Points:
5,585, Level: 17
Points: 5,585, Level: 17 Points: 5,585, Level: 17 Points: 5,585, Level: 17
Activity: 0.3%
Activity: 0.3% Activity: 0.3% Activity: 0.3%
Blog Entries: 1
Thanks: Gave 29, Got 27
Posts: 463
Re: Will you be buying some new electronic kit this xmas for yourself or someone else
A budget 40-42" tv (up to £600) or a PS3.
I'm undecided as the moment.
  Quote
Old 10-10-2007, 7:35 PM   #10
Eminent Member
 
Tejstar's Avatar
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: London
Experience Points:
126,891, Level: 86
Points: 126,891, Level: 86 Points: 126,891, Level: 86 Points: 126,891, Level: 86
Activity: 0%
Activity: 0% Activity: 0% Activity: 0%
Blog Entries: 2
Thanks: Gave 408, Got 993
Posts: 22,128
Re: Will you be buying some new electronic kit this xmas for yourself or someone else
I do want to buy myself something this Christmas, but to be honest I have most things. I have been scratching my head over the last few days as to what I can get.

I've tried to convince the wife to embrace a bit of technology but she'd not having any of it!
  Quote
Old 11-10-2007, 6:00 AM   #11
Prominent Member
 
sbowler's Avatar
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Leeds
Experience Points:
11,173, Level: 25
Points: 11,173, Level: 25 Points: 11,173, Level: 25 Points: 11,173, Level: 25
Activity: 1.4%
Activity: 1.4% Activity: 1.4% Activity: 1.4%
Thanks: Gave 131, Got 497
Posts: 3,694
Re: Will you be buying some new electronic kit this xmas for yourself or someone else
Waiting for a combi HDDVD/Bluray player.
  Quote
Old 11-10-2007, 3:01 PM   #12
Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2005
Experience Points:
2,531, Level: 11
Points: 2,531, Level: 11 Points: 2,531, Level: 11 Points: 2,531, Level: 11
Activity: 0%
Activity: 0% Activity: 0% Activity: 0%
Thanks: Gave 90, Got 163
Posts: 1,275
Re: Will you be buying some new electronic kit this xmas for yourself or someone else
Nothing I want that I can justify.
Nothing I can justify that I want.
  Quote
Old 11-10-2007, 3:48 PM   #13
New Member
 
rio_cs's Avatar
Join Date: Oct 2005
Experience Points:
4,436, Level: 15
Points: 4,436, Level: 15 Points: 4,436, Level: 15 Points: 4,436, Level: 15
Activity: 0%
Activity: 0% Activity: 0% Activity: 0%
Thanks: Gave 1, Got 0
Posts: 24
Cool Re: Will you be buying some new electronic kit this xmas for yourself or someone else
a Wii for me
  Quote
Old 11-10-2007, 4:33 PM   #14
Prominent Member
 
featherhall's Avatar
Join Date: Jan 2006
Experience Points:
9,995, Level: 23
Points: 9,995, Level: 23 Points: 9,995, Level: 23 Points: 9,995, Level: 23
Activity: 12.8%
Activity: 12.8% Activity: 12.8% Activity: 12.8%
Thanks: Gave 903, Got 247
Posts: 3,894
Re: Will you be buying some new electronic kit this xmas for yourself or someone else
nothing for me. I've been suffering the expense of having too many good games and movies. Plus , saving up for a holiday.
  Quote
Old 11-10-2007, 6:01 PM   #15
Mec Mec is offline
Member
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Oldham
Experience Points:
2,962, Level: 12
Points: 2,962, Level: 12 Points: 2,962, Level: 12 Points: 2,962, Level: 12
Activity: 0%
Activity: 0% Activity: 0% Activity: 0%
Thanks: Gave 48, Got 21
Posts: 247
Re: Will you be buying some new electronic kit this xmas for yourself or someone else
Looking at picking up one of the new Tosh HD Dvd players, probably the EP3, to replace my 360 add on and make the most of the my new amp.

Also planning on picking up a 32-37'' LCD for my Mum and probably a ps3 for my brother to compliment his 360.

Been trying to convince the other half that she would love a new 50'' plasma for xmas as well but no luck so far
  Quote
Old 11-10-2007, 9:58 PM   #16
Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Ruislip
Experience Points:
7,194, Level: 20
Points: 7,194, Level: 20 Points: 7,194, Level: 20 Points: 7,194, Level: 20
Activity: 5.4%
Activity: 5.4% Activity: 5.4% Activity: 5.4%
Thanks: Gave 120, Got 216
Posts: 1,809
Re: Will you be buying some new electronic kit this xmas for yourself or someone else
Hopefully a HD DVD player and the HD76 or the HD78, if the misses lets me
  Quote
Old 12-10-2007, 3:46 AM   #17
Senior Member
 
clemenzina's Avatar
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: SW London
Experience Points:
5,288, Level: 17
Points: 5,288, Level: 17 Points: 5,288, Level: 17 Points: 5,288, Level: 17
Activity: 2.0%
Activity: 2.0% Activity: 2.0% Activity: 2.0%
Thanks: Gave 238, Got 135
Posts: 1,473
Re: Will you be buying some new electronic kit this xmas for yourself or someone else
I've just ordered an Evesham PVR as an advance Christmas present for myself, and I'm hoping to get a 32" widescreen TV - either the new Samsung Slimfit CRT (if they get their fingers out) or a rumoured soon-to-drop-in-price-yet-again-because-of-the-US-subprime-mortgage-'crisis' LCD (reluctantly).

clemenzina
  Quote
Old 12-10-2007, 10:27 AM   #18
Member
 
33rpm's Avatar
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Leigh-on-Sea
Experience Points:
3,989, Level: 14
Points: 3,989, Level: 14 Points: 3,989, Level: 14 Points: 3,989, Level: 14
Activity: 0%
Activity: 0% Activity: 0% Activity: 0%
Thanks: Gave 5, Got 3
Posts: 63
Re: Will you be buying some new electronic kit this xmas for yourself or someone else
An HD DVD player (Toshiba EP30) and a BK Monolith subwoofer would be just the ticket please Father Christmas
  Quote
Old 12-10-2007, 4:49 PM   #19
Member
 
bsimmer3000's Avatar
Join Date: Aug 2006
Experience Points:
4,743, Level: 16
Points: 4,743, Level: 16 Points: 4,743, Level: 16 Points: 4,743, Level: 16
Activity: 0%
Activity: 0% Activity: 0% Activity: 0%
Thanks: Gave 19, Got 29
Posts: 759
Re: Will you be buying some new electronic kit this xmas for yourself or someone else
well for once im quite happy with what I have. ok theres a few things but I can easy live without them. have one thing on me christmas list but I'm almost sure she won't get me it. so gonna have to purchase me self. a nice new yamaha fx sho jetski. ok not electronic but a dam nice gadget.
  Quote
Old 12-10-2007, 8:58 PM   #20
Veteran Member
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Internet
Experience Points:
14,866, Level: 29
Points: 14,866, Level: 29 Points: 14,866, Level: 29 Points: 14,866, Level: 29
Activity: 28.7%
Activity: 28.7% Activity: 28.7% Activity: 28.7%
Thanks: Gave 1,347, Got 805
Posts: 5,897
Re: Will you be buying some new electronic kit this xmas for yourself or someone else
I recently bought few things for myself (pioneer pdp-428xd, ps3, etc.) and now my plan is to buy a new laptop for my missus this xmas. It's going to be a wee surprise
  Quote
Old 13-10-2007, 7:58 PM   #21
Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Jail cell 21236-386489
Experience Points:
7,988, Level: 21
Points: 7,988, Level: 21 Points: 7,988, Level: 21 Points: 7,988, Level: 21
Activity: 0.7%
Activity: 0.7% Activity: 0.7% Activity: 0.7%
Thanks: Gave 915, Got 208
Posts: 2,677
Re: Will you be buying some new electronic kit this xmas for yourself or someone else
I voted i dont no yet as may or maynot get a decent 19"-22" hd tele to play my 360 on
  Quote
Old 14-10-2007, 11:54 AM   #22
Illustrious Member
 
Abbeygoo's Avatar
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: here
Experience Points:
19,863, Level: 34
Points: 19,863, Level: 34 Points: 19,863, Level: 34 Points: 19,863, Level: 34
Activity: 10.1%
Activity: 10.1% Activity: 10.1% Activity: 10.1%
Blog Entries: 2
Thanks: Gave 1,938, Got 2,085
Posts: 15,821
Re: Will you be buying some new electronic kit this xmas for yourself or someone else
PS3 for me!
  Quote
Old 14-10-2007, 2:41 PM   #23
Member
 
Robbie Razzler's Avatar
Join Date: Feb 2006
Experience Points:
4,333, Level: 15
Points: 4,333, Level: 15 Points: 4,333, Level: 15 Points: 4,333, Level: 15
Activity: 0%
Activity: 0% Activity: 0% Activity: 0%
Thanks: Gave 222, Got 103
Posts: 832
Re: Will you be buying some new electronic kit this xmas for yourself or someone else
This christmas, I'm buying myself a:

sony 46x3000 lcd,

onkyo 605 amp,

and a set of Aego T 5.1 Speakers

not too shabby and people say students are poor!
  Quote
Old 14-10-2007, 3:20 PM   #24
Member
 
Iaind's Avatar
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Darvel, East Ayrshire
Experience Points:
3,230, Level: 13
Points: 3,230, Level: 13 Points: 3,230, Level: 13 Points: 3,230, Level: 13
Activity: 0%
Activity: 0% Activity: 0% Activity: 0%
Thanks: Gave 19, Got 46
Posts: 212
Re: Will you be buying some new electronic kit this xmas for yourself or someone else
Having just sold some property I have money in pocket so:

Herself wants to replace one of the granite worktops in the kitchen so that we can put in a bigger sink.

I want:

Onkyo 605 AV receiver
Toshiba EP30 or EP35 HD-DVD
New rear surround speakers

Anyway, they're all just black boxes to her - took her three weeks to notice the PS3 had made an appearance - I just 'forgot' to mention it at the time.

I am also trying to persuade myself that my current 1080i PJ is perfectly adequate and I REALLY won't see the difference 10 feet away of a 1080p/24fps PJ in all its glory.
  Quote
Old 15-10-2007, 8:07 AM   #25
New Member
 
homedegel's Avatar
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Hospitalet de l'Infant
Experience Points:
2,972, Level: 12
Points: 2,972, Level: 12 Points: 2,972, Level: 12 Points: 2,972, Level: 12
Activity: 0%
Activity: 0% Activity: 0% Activity: 0%
Thanks: Gave 2, Got 0
Posts: 10
Re: Will you be buying some new electronic kit this xmas for yourself or someone else
Panasonic 37" Plasma, DivX HD player (whatever gets in the market for Xmas), Mini DV camcorder (I broke mine two moths ago trying to repair it and I need to read my old MiniDV's), speaker stands, some wires and a lot of time to connect it all.
  Quote
Old 15-10-2007, 8:45 AM   #26
Member
Join Date: Oct 2006
Experience Points:
5,017, Level: 16
Points: 5,017, Level: 16 Points: 5,017, Level: 16 Points: 5,017, Level: 16
Activity: 0%
Activity: 0% Activity: 0% Activity: 0%
Thanks: Gave 15, Got 40
Posts: 658
Re: Will you be buying some new electronic kit this xmas for yourself or someone else
I avoid buying any AV stuff near to Christmas, I wait til March for lower prices.
  Quote
Old 15-10-2007, 10:29 AM   #27
Ex Member
Join Date: Sep 2004
Experience Points:
9,505, Level: 23
Points: 9,505, Level: 23 Points: 9,505, Level: 23 Points: 9,505, Level: 23
Activity: 0%
Activity: 0% Activity: 0% Activity: 0%
Thanks: Gave 23, Got 15
Posts: 1,642
Re: Will you be buying some new electronic kit this xmas for yourself or someone else
Dont think ill be buying any new stuff this xmas

would like some new speakers though, seen some nice floorstanders that i want
  Quote
Old 16-10-2007, 4:48 PM   #28
Conspicuous Member
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: The Pig Factory
Experience Points:
18,418, Level: 32
Points: 18,418, Level: 32 Points: 18,418, Level: 32 Points: 18,418, Level: 32
Activity: 5.7%
Activity: 5.7% Activity: 5.7% Activity: 5.7%
Thanks: Gave 263, Got 636
Posts: 8,051
Re: Will you be buying some new electronic kit this xmas for yourself or someone else
Still looking for a digital camera with an 18" viewing screen so neither of us need our glasses to point and shoot.

Something to finally get HD into the house would be nice. No idea what. Probably an HD satellite receiver and a silent prayer for something free to air?

Still waiting for reasonably affordable/sensibly priced/dirt cheap dual format HD DVDP.
  Quote
Old 16-10-2007, 4:52 PM   #29
Member
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: London
Experience Points:
3,532, Level: 13
Points: 3,532, Level: 13 Points: 3,532, Level: 13 Points: 3,532, Level: 13
Activity: 2.1%
Activity: 2.1% Activity: 2.1% Activity: 2.1%
Thanks: Gave 3, Got 107
Posts: 608
Re: Will you be buying some new electronic kit this xmas for yourself or someone else
No plans as yet, though there's still a long time to go till christmas... Well 9 or 10 weeks
  Quote
Old 16-10-2007, 5:49 PM   #30
New Member
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Limerick
Experience Points:
3,984, Level: 14
Points: 3,984, Level: 14 Points: 3,984, Level: 14 Points: 3,984, Level: 14
Activity: 0%
Activity: 0% Activity: 0% Activity: 0%
Thanks: Gave 4, Got 0
Posts: 12
Re: Will you be buying some new electronic kit this xmas for yourself or someone else
A Blu Ray player for me, I need some cheering up.
  Quote
Page 1 of 4 1 234
Post Reply



Thread information and display options
Thread Tools

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is On
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off
Forum Rules
Forums
Home     Forums     Reviews     Videos     Podcast     Shopping     Rewards     Advertising     Help Contact Us     Privacy Statement
Home Cinema
Home Electronics
Computers
Movies, TV & Music
Gaming
Classified Adverts
Bargains
Lifestyle
Features
Forum List
Competitions
Blogs
Social Groups
Newsletter
TV Guide
Ringtones
Forum Info
FAQ
RSS Feeds
Rules
Trading Rules
Advertising
Advertising Info
Assured Advertising
Assured Advertisers
Enquire
Company Info
News
About Us
AVForums.com is owned and operated by M2N Limited.
Hosted by Nimbus Hosting.
Copyright © 2000-2012 E. & O.E.