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speedking
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Hi,
Searching for a new television is proving to be a difficult task but hopefully with some help from AVF forum members, my task may be made easier.
I am looking to purchase a LCD television, as my 29 CRT is on its last legs. I have been to numerous outlets to view all the current LCD range (Comet, Currys, John Lewis, Tott. Court Road, Sony Centre etc) but still am left confused and undecided.
My main viewing habits will be; watching Sky weekday evenings/nights, playing Xbox 360 at weekends, watching the latest DVD release at the weekend, possibly connecting a laptop or computer to browse the internet or to showcase multimedia content (pictures / camcorder edits etc) to friends and family.
The viewing distance from the sofa to the television will be approx 2.7 metres to possibly 3/3.5 if I decide to move furniture a little bit.
My list of possible LCD panels is quite long but hopefully it will be cut down with your help. I do not like to waste money on needless things but would like to invest in a decent television, as its lifespan will be around 5 years. I have split my choices into three categories.
32 Value for Money (sub £1000):
JVC LT32DS6BJ / LG 32LX2R / Samsung LE32R51BD / Panasonic TX32LXD52 / Sony KDLS32A12
32 Performance (£1000-£1300)
Hitachi 32LD7200 / Toshiba 32WLT58 / Panasonic 32LXD500 / Sony KDLV32A12
37 Performance (+£1500)
Toshiba 37WLT58 / JVC LT37DS6FJ / LG RZ37LZ31 / Samsung LE40R51BX
I have viewed most of these televisions and they all seem to have their advantages and disadvantages. In some cases I was able to see differences in freeview viewing but not always in DVD or HD mode. I have also read the forums on these sets and am still unsure on what model to go for.
I would just like to purchase a decent LCD panel that covers my needs. It should offer good picture quality and functionality. Sound isnt a problem, as it would be hooked up to a home cinema system.
Any help given is much appreciated. Members who have purchased any of the mentioned panels or people in a similar purchasing decision, your comments will be all taken on board be it positive or negative.
Thank you and sorry for such a long post but spending this amount of money needs much thought
Searching for a new television is proving to be a difficult task but hopefully with some help from AVF forum members, my task may be made easier.
I am looking to purchase a LCD television, as my 29 CRT is on its last legs. I have been to numerous outlets to view all the current LCD range (Comet, Currys, John Lewis, Tott. Court Road, Sony Centre etc) but still am left confused and undecided.
My main viewing habits will be; watching Sky weekday evenings/nights, playing Xbox 360 at weekends, watching the latest DVD release at the weekend, possibly connecting a laptop or computer to browse the internet or to showcase multimedia content (pictures / camcorder edits etc) to friends and family.
The viewing distance from the sofa to the television will be approx 2.7 metres to possibly 3/3.5 if I decide to move furniture a little bit.
My list of possible LCD panels is quite long but hopefully it will be cut down with your help. I do not like to waste money on needless things but would like to invest in a decent television, as its lifespan will be around 5 years. I have split my choices into three categories.
32 Value for Money (sub £1000):
JVC LT32DS6BJ / LG 32LX2R / Samsung LE32R51BD / Panasonic TX32LXD52 / Sony KDLS32A12
32 Performance (£1000-£1300)
Hitachi 32LD7200 / Toshiba 32WLT58 / Panasonic 32LXD500 / Sony KDLV32A12
37 Performance (+£1500)
Toshiba 37WLT58 / JVC LT37DS6FJ / LG RZ37LZ31 / Samsung LE40R51BX
I have viewed most of these televisions and they all seem to have their advantages and disadvantages. In some cases I was able to see differences in freeview viewing but not always in DVD or HD mode. I have also read the forums on these sets and am still unsure on what model to go for.
I would just like to purchase a decent LCD panel that covers my needs. It should offer good picture quality and functionality. Sound isnt a problem, as it would be hooked up to a home cinema system.
Any help given is much appreciated. Members who have purchased any of the mentioned panels or people in a similar purchasing decision, your comments will be all taken on board be it positive or negative.
Thank you and sorry for such a long post but spending this amount of money needs much thought