Boostrail
Distinguished Member
Hello
It is some years since I have posted on this forum and then latterly was more concerned with video transfer and editing.
However it was in early 2008 with some trepidation that I bought my first large flat screen (by those days standards) TV. It was one of the most expensive 37" TV's at the time (£850) It was however one of the first full HD (1080x1920) TV's available. Since viewing angles were significantly important (and still are) capabilities and at that time quite differentiated I decided to go for an IPS display. At the time Panasonic made their own variant of this type of display IPS-alpha.
Apart from finding that the then 2008 Freeview performance was mediocre this TV has failed to delight. I found that connected to any external input the performance is amazing. In particular I remember the 2008 Beijing Olympics which was delivered via the BBCHD-Virgin media direct link at over 18mbps albeit at at MP2. What 4k I have seen barely exceeds this experience.
The sound on this TV is also excellent as it has a built in mini sound bar but have theatre surround system also. Use a Primestick so no Smart TV problems
Over the years so many people visiting have asked "How do you get such a fabulous TV picture?" etc.
Ok Replacement . No more than 50" sits across LH corner of 20ft lounge. 3 years ago would have bought curved TV. But what now ?
OLED looks attractive but seems expensive? Also from what I read panels are all made by LG irrespective of TV badge. Somewhat dubious about brightness although Samsung Amoled displays on phone and tablets are excellent in this respect.
Where do I go now?
It is some years since I have posted on this forum and then latterly was more concerned with video transfer and editing.
However it was in early 2008 with some trepidation that I bought my first large flat screen (by those days standards) TV. It was one of the most expensive 37" TV's at the time (£850) It was however one of the first full HD (1080x1920) TV's available. Since viewing angles were significantly important (and still are) capabilities and at that time quite differentiated I decided to go for an IPS display. At the time Panasonic made their own variant of this type of display IPS-alpha.
Apart from finding that the then 2008 Freeview performance was mediocre this TV has failed to delight. I found that connected to any external input the performance is amazing. In particular I remember the 2008 Beijing Olympics which was delivered via the BBCHD-Virgin media direct link at over 18mbps albeit at at MP2. What 4k I have seen barely exceeds this experience.
The sound on this TV is also excellent as it has a built in mini sound bar but have theatre surround system also. Use a Primestick so no Smart TV problems
Over the years so many people visiting have asked "How do you get such a fabulous TV picture?" etc.
Ok Replacement . No more than 50" sits across LH corner of 20ft lounge. 3 years ago would have bought curved TV. But what now ?
OLED looks attractive but seems expensive? Also from what I read panels are all made by LG irrespective of TV badge. Somewhat dubious about brightness although Samsung Amoled displays on phone and tablets are excellent in this respect.
Where do I go now?