flash-harry
Standard Member
Firstly, thank you for taking the time to read this.
I had made my mind up on getting the Sony 40W4000U after reading 5 star reviews in 3 of the current LCD/plasma/home entertainment magazines.
Found it for £779 in Richer Sounds, which is on a par with deals on the net, however it needs to be ordered in from a warehouse. Went to order it this evening when the assistant at Richer Sounds was very assertive in telling me that the A686 was a far better TV and was only £20 more than the Sony. However, only one in stock and none on display- they 'lose money' when they open them.
Firstly, is the 40W4000U the identical model to the 40W4000 (I appreciate that some retailers leave off some suffixes)?
I can't find many reviews of the Samsung, and other than style doesn't seem much different from the 656 (I've read the thread on the on going debate). I was also told that Samsung make the Sony (I assume just the panel- or the entire thing?) is this true?
Which TV do you consider to be best? The majority of the time, intend to watch freeview, with a later blu-ray purchase. I also have a Humax 9200t PVR, so I wonder if anyone who has either has knowledge of handling of other scart devices.
I have a Wii and have contemplated a PS3- will both handle these equally well? Any comments on PS3 as a blu-ray solution welcome.
I've looked at Samsungs in stores and have found the colours to be oversaturated in a way. I have noticed previously that sometimes the Samsung picture looks almost it has a moving 'grain'- is this also the case on the 686 (apologies if this sounds vague).
Thank you.
I had made my mind up on getting the Sony 40W4000U after reading 5 star reviews in 3 of the current LCD/plasma/home entertainment magazines.
Found it for £779 in Richer Sounds, which is on a par with deals on the net, however it needs to be ordered in from a warehouse. Went to order it this evening when the assistant at Richer Sounds was very assertive in telling me that the A686 was a far better TV and was only £20 more than the Sony. However, only one in stock and none on display- they 'lose money' when they open them.
Firstly, is the 40W4000U the identical model to the 40W4000 (I appreciate that some retailers leave off some suffixes)?
I can't find many reviews of the Samsung, and other than style doesn't seem much different from the 656 (I've read the thread on the on going debate). I was also told that Samsung make the Sony (I assume just the panel- or the entire thing?) is this true?
Which TV do you consider to be best? The majority of the time, intend to watch freeview, with a later blu-ray purchase. I also have a Humax 9200t PVR, so I wonder if anyone who has either has knowledge of handling of other scart devices.
I have a Wii and have contemplated a PS3- will both handle these equally well? Any comments on PS3 as a blu-ray solution welcome.
I've looked at Samsungs in stores and have found the colours to be oversaturated in a way. I have noticed previously that sometimes the Samsung picture looks almost it has a moving 'grain'- is this also the case on the 686 (apologies if this sounds vague).
Thank you.
) but I still have to see both of them in the flesh.
