Polaroid TFU-44243BU 42" HD 1080P Digital LCD TV

[tam1155]

Hi there I am a bit new to these forums so here goes, I am thinking about buying a new flat screen TV and i have been looking at a Polaroid TFU-44243BU 42" HD 1080P Digital LCD TV so I am just wondering if there's anyone who could give me any information or advice about this make of TV before I decide to purchase thanx.

 

[FZR400RRSP]

I read a poor review for this TV.
I can't recall where (I read so much stuff), but I do recall they said it handled motion badly and had a lot of picture noise.
In fact, I recall 'they' said that if it was all you could afford, you would be better off buying a smaller, but better, set.

 

[Andy98765]

Personally it would be a brand that I would stay well clear of, Polaroid would be just a badged name on a set made by some cheap source.
You can get a branded set by Toshiba, Samsung, LG and others for under £500
Buy TOSHIBA 40XV551D | Digital 40inch 1080p hd ready lcd tv - Televisions | Comet
LG 42LG3000 42" LCD TV - Cheap LG LCD TVs, Plasma TVs, HD Ready TVs
And that was a quick search.

 

[tam1155]

Ok thanx seems to be one to avoid, also been looking at the
Samsung 42" PS42A416 HD Ready Digital Plasma

Think I'LL maybe go with this one, safer with the better make.
Thanx for you're help CHEERS.

 

[branney]

I read a poor review for this TV.
I can't recall where (I read so much stuff), but I do recall they said it handled motion badly and had a lot of picture noise.
In fact, I recall 'they' said that if it was all you could afford, you would be better off buying a smaller, but better, set.

so does that jsut mean it has trouble with processing compressed streams?

would it therefore not have these issues with moving images from a game?

i really just want the TV for PC games, and it has to be 1080p so i can browse the web too (my 720p samsung does not meet my needs for this)

also, do 1080p TVs generally accept a signal at 60fps but only display at 30fps? or would it depend on the model? naturally 30fps would not be enough for games