Which one should I get? JVC/PHILLIPS?

[planbeta]

I am going to purchase a 28inch tv over the next few days and I am torn between:

Jvc AV28T25S (£449)
http://www.empiredirect.co.uk/productdetailsnew.asp?modelcode=JVC-AV28T25S

OR

Philips 28PW6515 (£439)
http://www.empiredirect.co.uk/productdetailsnew.asp?modelcode=PHI-28PW6515

Any advice would be great!

Cheers

 

[planbeta]

Or maybe a different 28inch between £300-£450??

 

[chegz60]

got to be philips if my experience is anything to go by.
had 2 of jvc with 6mm tilt. there is no tilt adjustment. also rgb is quite dull. both went back. also covergence better on philips.
have had the philips for nearly a couple of weeks (from comet £459 inc delivery) and it is fantastic. would definately recommend.


as a comparison:

jvc philips
sound nicam stereo,ok. 6/10 dolby virtual+n/c stereo 9/10
scarts 3/1rgb 2/1rgb
tilt control no yes
picture excellent exp rgb 8/10 excellent 10/10
looks 10/10 9/10

hope this adds to your confusion about what to buy

 

[planbeta]

Originally posted by chegz60
hope this adds to your confusion about what to buy

No kidding!! Thanks for the advice...

Just been browsing over the forum it seems some people have the JVC and are happy with it others not, same with the Phillips...

So I guess it's just pot luck really!?

Cheers

 

[chegz60]

took me about 3 months and 5 different sets to get one i was happy with. have to say if you go for philips and get good one you'll be very pleased as i am.

 

[richdgrant]

Quite weird that, you've narrowed your choice down to the same 2 that I did a few weeks ago Anyway, I decided to go with the philips and am very happy with it. We went around to a couple of shops to see what the people working there thought was the best and all said the philips.

 

[planbeta]

Thanks Rich, it's looking like the Philips then...

Also Rich or Chegz how well does the Philips handle 4:3 material?

Cheers

 

[smallman28]

www.hispek.co.uk were advertising the Philips 6515 for £419.99 in HCC a while ago but the price is higher on the website so dont know which one is right!
I also looked at a Samsung the other week in Comet and was quite impressed,it wasnt very good in 4:3 but most everything else seemed okay to me and it was only £449 ,dont remember the exact model number though.
I went around all the shops looking for a 28"w/s and eventually settled on my first choice the Sony KV28LS35,didnt pay Currys/Comet prices though,I've got mine coming for £495.

 

[chegz60]

4:3 is very good on my set. it is also possible to enlarge on all picture modes except widescreen.

 

[planbeta]

Thanks chegz and smallman!

I have just been to town to look at the TVs ...

Now seeing them the flesh I really don't like the JVC, it just looks a bit cheap and plasticy also the double frame makes the screen look smaller than it is. Also I noticed how dull the picture was.

The Philips on the other hand looked really nice and the screen seemed a lot bigger than the JVC (even though it probably wasn't - but perception has a lot to do with it!).

So it looks like I've decided

Thanks for your help guys!

Cheers

 

[chegz60]

We await your opinion of it then. I think you are making a good choice.