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| Quote: FC Wembley 08 "Saved you til last mate, as you made the enquiry...
As you may have got the idea, Plasma is the only thing to look at at the 42" and above sector but ultimately it is a brand thing. Panasonic are by far and away the best brand for quality and performance. Which have actually given them this accolade 3 years in a row now.
Not sure what you want from it or where your budget stands but they have some fantastic TVs out at the moment. cod'ead got an excellent model in the G20 but this one is now discontinued and has been replaced by the G30. If you want to step into the 3D market (where you also get superior plasma panel for improved picture quality and 'ultra thin' casing) then look no further than the TXP42GT30. It it the recently crowned 'TV of the year' along with 8 other Panasonic products rlSEE HERErl
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Brands to avoid really other than the obvious supermarket branded sheittte, are (and i know they've been mentioned) but LG, Philips (though they're pulling out of TVs anyway), lower end Samsung models and Toshiba really.
Let me know if you need any prices or any assistance.
HTH...'"
Cheers. 3D's a waste of money for me. Don't really want to go over 500 notes as I only watch TV and the odd DVD. I'll have a look at what's around. I see richer sounds do 5 year warranties for 10% of the screen price |
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| Quote: FC Wembley 08 "Saved you til last mate, as you made the enquiry...
As you may have got the idea, Plasma is the only thing to look at at the 42" and above sector but ultimately it is a brand thing. Panasonic are by far and away the best brand for quality and performance. Which have actually given them this accolade 3 years in a row now.
Not sure what you want from it or where your budget stands but they have some fantastic TVs out at the moment. cod'ead got an excellent model in the G20 but this one is now discontinued and has been replaced by the G30. If you want to step into the 3D market (where you also get superior plasma panel for improved picture quality and 'ultra thin' casing) then look no further than the TXP42GT30. It it the recently crowned 'TV of the year' along with 8 other Panasonic products rlSEE HERErl
rlPRODUCT HERErl
rlREVIEWS HERErl
Brands to avoid really other than the obvious supermarket branded sheittte, are (and i know they've been mentioned) but LG, Philips (though they're pulling out of TVs anyway), lower end Samsung models and Toshiba really.
Let me know if you need any prices or any assistance.
HTH...'"
Cheers. 3D's a waste of money for me. Don't really want to go over 500 notes as I only watch TV and the odd DVD. I'll have a look at what's around. I see richer sounds do 5 year warranties for 10% of the screen price |
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| Quote: hull smallears "To be honest I swear by Panasonic, and would always buy their gear. Unless I could stretch to Pioneer maybe.
I bought a top of the range 37 LCD (wanted more for games) Panasonic, late 08 and it is class.
My missus has a 50 Samsung PLasma, and images burnt on it (still a good picture mind) but I think it depends on what the main use is for I guess as to what to buy (and the size of course)'"
The 37LZD80? I got that one in a similar timeframe, very happy with it. |
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| Quote: carl_spackler "The 37LZD80? I got that one in a similar timeframe, very happy with it.'"
It would be the 800 if it was the top one but the 80 was a quality tv!! |
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Quote: Jake the Peg "Cheers. 3D's a waste of money for me. Don't really want to go over 500 notes as I only watch TV and the odd DVD. I'll have a look at what's around. I see richer sounds do 5 year warranties for 10% of the screen price'"
I'll do ya one of these:
www.panasonic.co.uk/html/en_GB/P ... index.html
For £380 including a full Panasonic 5 year warranty!! |
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Quote: Jake the Peg "Cheers. 3D's a waste of money for me. Don't really want to go over 500 notes as I only watch TV and the odd DVD. I'll have a look at what's around. I see richer sounds do 5 year warranties for 10% of the screen price'"
I'll do ya one of these:
www.panasonic.co.uk/html/en_GB/P ... index.html
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| Quote: FC Wembley 08 "It would be the 800 if it was the top one but the 80 was a quality tv!!'"
I wasn't sure between the 80 and the 85 when I was getting ours, but I couldn't find an 85 in stock with anyone at the time, I only found it online. As far as I could see the only differences were 100hz on the 85 and £80 extra for it, and then I read a piece that said about people's eyes varying so that they see refresh rates differently. So I decided to compare 2 other TVs where the only difference was the refresh rate and for the life of me I just could not tell the difference. Thought I might as well get the 80 after that. |
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[quote="EL CAMO":fjdx2oe5]The majority of fans at Craven Park...are idiots who know nothing about the game.[/quote:fjdx2oe5]:d7dc4b20b2c2dd7b76ac6eac29d5604e_40717.gif |
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| Quote: carl_spackler "I wasn't sure between the 80 and the 85 when I was getting ours, but I couldn't find an 85 in stock with anyone at the time, I only found it online. As far as I could see the only differences were 100hz on the 85 and £80 extra for it, and then I read a piece that said about people's eyes varying so that they see refresh rates differently. So I decided to compare 2 other TVs where the only difference was the refresh rate and for the life of me I just could not tell the difference. Thought I might as well get the 80 after that.'"
Correct the 85 was just the 100hz version of the 80... That's all... The 800 had a better screen and a few other bells and whistles.. I've still got a TH50PZ700 plasma which is 4yrs now and still going strong.. awesome tv and a TXL37G20 in my bedroom. |
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| Quote: FC Wembley 08 "I'll do ya one of these:
That seems a very good deal. What's best to look at in the 32inch range thats around the 300.00 range? I quite fancy something bigger in the bedroom. That wasn't a double-entendre. Genuine question  I've been to Comet and there's a few options around 270.00 - maily Samsungs/LG's and Toshiba's. Dont need a great spec as it will only get moderate use.
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| Quote: FC Wembley 08 "I'll do ya one of these:
Seems like a good deal. You got anything else/better for a bit more?
Also, still a bit concerned about burn in with plasma as I have a wife and 2 kids who are fond of leaving the sky box paused for hours or leaving the wii/xbox in the menu
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| Quote: FC Wembley 08 "I'll do ya one of these:
Looks dated already. You need to look at the new Samsung D series LEDs with a 5mm bezel. They look stunning, albeit at a price!
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[quote="EL CAMO":fjdx2oe5]The majority of fans at Craven Park...are idiots who know nothing about the game.[/quote:fjdx2oe5]:d7dc4b20b2c2dd7b76ac6eac29d5604e_40717.gif |
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| Quote: Phil O'Stein "That seems a very good deal. What's best to look at in the 32inch range thats around the 300.00 range? I quite fancy something bigger in the bedroom. That wasn't a double-entendre. Genuine question ![]()
At the minute you'd be looking around £350 for a 32" Panasonic at the minute (with a 5 year warranty) but i could probably get a little more off that if you aren't in such a rush.
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[quote="EL CAMO":fjdx2oe5]The majority of fans at Craven Park...are idiots who know nothing about the game.[/quote:fjdx2oe5]:d7dc4b20b2c2dd7b76ac6eac29d5604e_40717.gif |
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| Quote: frankie "Looks dated already. You need to look at the new Samsung D series LEDs with a 5mm bezel. They look stunning, albeit at a price!'"
The D series Samsungs are lovely looking tvs and perform quite well aswell. The are the nearest thimg to the GT30 Pana but still some way off.
Jake wanted a good quality basic tv, hence the quoted model.... Cracking tv for the price.. |
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[quote="EL CAMO":fjdx2oe5]The majority of fans at Craven Park...are idiots who know nothing about the game.[/quote:fjdx2oe5]:d7dc4b20b2c2dd7b76ac6eac29d5604e_40717.gif |
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| Quote: Jake the Peg "Seems like a good deal. You got anything else/better for a bit more?
Also, still a bit concerned about burn in with plasma as I have a wife and 2 kids who are fond of leaving the sky box paused for hours or leaving the wii/xbox in the menu'"
Don't worry about that mate, when the screen is 'static' for around 3/4mins it 'darkens' the display so eliminate ANY risk.. Also screen burn has never been an issue for Panasonic. Incidently they call it 'Image retention' as it is not permanent!!
With regards a better one, they jump up quite a bit in price from there and you won't gain a great deal.. for almost twice the price. If it isnt overly used you won't get a better set for the cash!! |
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I have a 42" LCD Phillips. Been a cracking TV and has a great picture. It's almost 5 years old now so looking at a possible upgrade next year. Will probably go for 42-50" and will be looking at plasma screens.
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| Quote: PAUL M "I have a 42" LCD Phillips. Been a cracking TV and has a great picture. It's almost 5 years old now so looking at a possible upgrade next year. Will probably go for 42-50" and will be looking at plasma screens.'"
Good TVs in their day but gambled quality on price and it bit them on the big time!! Won't be seeing their name on anything anytime soon... Not in the dutch fashion anyway!! |
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