big_wasa
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| posted on 24/8/10 at 11:36 AM |
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New Tv opinions.
The old sky box went pop and it did well at 8 years. New box installed its Hd ect and the tv isnt. 28"wide sony flat crt 
So thinking on an upgrade.
Anyway always been a sony man
whats your opinion on this
I had a look around currys last night and this set really stood out.
cheers.
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nitram38
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| posted on 24/8/10 at 11:47 AM |
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I'm hoping to get the 3D version, probably next year as most tv shops will be skint!
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loggyboy
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| posted on 24/8/10 at 11:47 AM |
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I used to be a Sony man, but over last 10 years ive learnt that promiscuity is the best option when it it comes to technology.
IMHO (and i searched for months with both my Father in law and my own), and we both camt to the conclusion that Panasonic Plasmas are the best
allrounders (in respect of the fact that 90% of tv is still SD). The new ones have freeview HD and Freesat HD built in meaning no set top boxes and
you wont always have to subscribe to skys extorionate prices to take advantage of HD.
Im not 100% convinced by LED TVs, i still think the technology needs a few more years of dev before it can match Plasma.
[Edited on 24/8/10 by loggyboy]
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big_wasa
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| posted on 24/8/10 at 11:55 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by nitram38
I'm hoping to get the 3D version, probably next year as most tv shops will be skint!
The 3d set was awsome but double my already doubly stretched budget.
Has the life span of plasma's got better ?
When I was looking at them last you where lucky to get 3 years out of one thats was in use as a family tv. ie on all the time.
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wescottishmatt
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| posted on 24/8/10 at 12:05 PM |
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I would go for a Panasonic Viera range but thats because I have two of them. (A few of the people I work with have them as well and they're all
happy). They're a good all rounder. The first one is about 3 years old and never given me any problems and the latest is about 1 year old but
again no problems
Whatever you do shop around for price on the net. When I bought my last one there was £250 difference between 'High street Curry's'
and 'Dixon's' on line price and they both belong to the same parent company. Just for ref the price was £1100.00 in the shop and
£850.00 on line, same TV, Same delivery time (a couple of days)
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Snuggs
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| posted on 24/8/10 at 12:21 PM |
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If it was my money I would go for this.
http://www.dixons.co.uk/gbuk/product-04853532-pdt.html?srcid=198&tag=TV_LT&xtor=SEC-37-GOO&mctag=gg_goog_7904&gclid=CLLHipWM0qMCFc792A
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£100 more but 2" bigger and built in freeview and freesat.
May be cheaper if you hunt the web.
Should get the Panasonic 5 year warranty if you buy in store.
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franky
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| posted on 24/8/10 at 12:33 PM |
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panasonic make the best monitors at the minute IMO..... john lewis do a price match with their 5 year warranty
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loggyboy
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| posted on 24/8/10 at 12:40 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by franky
john lewis do a price match with their 5 year warranty
Thats exactly what I did and was about to suggest.
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Ninehigh
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| posted on 24/8/10 at 12:42 PM |
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Got a Sony Bravia, had it nearly 2 years now and there's absolutely nothing wrong with it. Picture's sharp as anything else I've
seen and sound is pretty much spot on too.
Imo if it's not good enough then you've got great eyes and ears
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hobzy
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| posted on 24/8/10 at 01:24 PM |
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Which? weren't terribly impressed overall with the 3D sets I noted. Will wait that one out.
Our LG has been fine TBH. Not the best by any means but great value and still looks brand new 3 years on.
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speed8
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| posted on 24/8/10 at 01:37 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by wescottishmatt
Panasonic Viera range
this ^^^^^
panasonic for me and most of my friends too. Best bang for buck IMO.
When we got ours John Lewis price matched EmpireDirect and added the 5 year warranty.
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splitrivet
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| posted on 24/8/10 at 02:01 PM |
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How bout this one 200 squids less http://www.richersounds.com/product/lcd-tv/sony/bravia-kdl40ex401/sony-kdl40ex401
Cheers,
Bob
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Jasper
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| posted on 24/8/10 at 02:27 PM |
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Seriously, this same question comes up every 2 weeks - we need a sticky at the top for this.
Do a search man - every single thread on the subject says exactly the same thing - Panasonic Viera .....
If you're not living life on the edge you're taking up too much room.
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40inches
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| posted on 24/8/10 at 02:50 PM |
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Check this out
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turbodisplay
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| posted on 24/8/10 at 03:32 PM |
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Don`t touch plasmas. Just a new spin on crt technology. High voltages means components fail quickly. Also produces a lot of heat.
Led tvs are just lcd with led backlight.
Lcds now are almost as good as plasma in terms of picture, but should last longer.
Darren
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40inches
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| posted on 24/8/10 at 04:21 PM |
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A good article on the pros and cons of LCD v Plasma here
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coozer
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| posted on 24/8/10 at 04:28 PM |
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I have a Panasonic Viera 42" Plasma. Its 7 years old now and performs as it did when it was new.
There's no heat issues as mentioned, stick your hand on the top and its cool.
I suspect the newer ones are much better and if and when I will be upgrading to a 50" Panasonic.
Steve
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franky
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| posted on 24/8/10 at 07:22 PM |
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Just to add, don't bother with a 3D set...... I've done some work on 3D broadcasts and can't see it moving away from fims/pub
football etc for 5-10 years, even some of the new 3D films are better in 2d.
Oh and buy a set based on how far away you sit. 36" is a great size for home use.
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Liam
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| posted on 27/8/10 at 05:55 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by turbodisplay
Don`t touch plasmas. Just a new spin on crt technology. High voltages means components fail quickly. Also produces a lot of heat.
Must be an LCD TV salesman  . Load of nonsense.
Panny G20 plasma any day of the week for me.
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