32" lcd for freeview

[Bunjiweb]

Hope you are happy with it

[Metasoda]

Originally Posted by Bunjiweb

Hope you are happy with it

Very happy thanks!
It's also freed up about a ton of scart switchers and cables that I used to have to use
to get all our consoles and stuff plugged into the one scart socket on our old tv.

[Bunjiweb]

scart is poor quality stuff, are you making full use of component and HDMI inputs?

Ben

[davidcrofter]

Originally Posted by Bunjiweb

after a lot of confusing stuff in this thread I would say for definate go with a Panasonic, either the LXD85 or LZD85 if you are using it for blu-ray or gaming.... Sony screens are actually distinctly average when you put them next to a Sony, or the newer Samsungs..

32" plasma... are you having a laugh? newer LCDs are far superior, Plasma is nearly pointless on a screen this size, and Philips? I beg to differ, their screens are blurry and dark, and the build quality is terrible!

If you are using primarily SD sources on a 32" i would go for a 720p screen, 1080p is near pointless on this screensize except for the afformentioned sources. with 1080p the image processor has to work alot harder to make the SD picture any good, but remember alot of it is down to how good the freeview processor is in the first place, The Panasonic's is absolutely excellent, whilst as much as I like the Samsung screens, the freeview tuner is not as good.

Ben

Lol I think you are the one who is confused, please explain to me why the new LCDs are far superior to Plasma and why Plasma is nearly pointless on a screen this size??

I think if you did your research you would see that the OP's question was which 32" lcd for freeview and I merely pointed him in the direction of a 32" Plasma which would have done a far better job than 99% of LCD's.

[Bunjiweb]

I beg to differ, considering that recommending TVs is my job.

newer LCDs are equipped with far more capable image processors that are more than capable of smoothing out standard definition on a screen of this size. Why on earth would you buy a plasma on this size screen? Plasma's softer image is only of advantage on larger TVs where standard def pictures look awful.

Have you actually looked at a Panasonic 37" LCD placed next to the plasmas? Or how about the new Samsung 7/8 series? Their black levels and overall colour definition is superb, even if their 100hz processor is not quite as good as the Panasonic.

I don't like the way you are saying "If you did your research", i've done plenty of research thanks very much and have founded my own opinion rather than following the crowd like you seem to be.

I spend 5 days of my week looking at TVs and comparing LCD and Plasma, and most people will agree that on 40" TVs or smaller, the NEWer range of LCDs do a better job.

I suggest that if you want to start something more in depth then you PM me rather than making ill-founded provocative replies...

Ben

[Metasoda]

Originally Posted by Bunjiweb

scart is poor quality stuff, are you making full use of component and HDMI inputs?

Ben

360=hdmi
wii=component
mythbox=scart (this plays dvd's and recordings, this one needs an upgrade to something that can handle HD, that's a project for the summer!)

[davidcrofter]

Originally Posted by Bunjiweb

I beg to differ, considering that recommending TVs is my job.

newer LCDs are equipped with far more capable image processors that are more than capable of smoothing out standard definition on a screen of this size. Why on earth would you buy a plasma on this size screen? Plasma's softer image is only of advantage on larger TVs where standard def pictures look awful.

Have you actually looked at a Panasonic 37" LCD placed next to the plasmas? Or how about the new Samsung 7/8 series? Their black levels and overall colour definition is superb, even if their 100hz processor is not quite as good as the Panasonic.

I don't like the way you are saying "If you did your research", i've done plenty of research thanks very much and have founded my own opinion rather than following the crowd like you seem to be.

I spend 5 days of my week looking at TVs and comparing LCD and Plasma, and most people will agree that on 40" TVs or smaller, the NEWer range of LCDs do a better job.

I suggest that if you want to start something more in depth then you PM me rather than making ill-founded provocative replies...

Ben

Lol but you are missing one thing he doesn't want a Panasonic 37" LCD or a Samsung 7 or 8 series LCD (who of course don't do a 32" version now do they, let's start @40"). He simply wanted a 32 inch TV for Freeview. So why are you going off on this tangent of the newest and most expensive models with LED backlighting MIGHT be better than a Plasma (at well over half the price) for Standard Def??

[KBeee]

Originally Posted by Bunjiweb

scart is poor quality stuff, are you making full use of component and HDMI inputs?

Ben

RGB scart is about on a par with component for SD TV, quality-wise.

[Bunjiweb]

Originally Posted by davidcrofter

Lol but you are missing one thing he doesn't want a Panasonic 37" LCD

And so where is the 32" plasma in panasonic's range that I *could* have compared it to?

[menthel]

Originally Posted by Bunjiweb

And so where is the 32" plasma in panasonic's range that I *could* have compared it to?

I think the only maker who does a 32" plasma is LG! 32" TVs are LCD pretty much all of the way.

[Metasoda]

Originally Posted by menthel

I think the only maker who does a 32" plasma is LG! 32" TVs are LCD pretty much all of the way.

I looked at the LG 32" plasma, but in the end all the reports of image retention scared me off. I know lots of people say they have no image retention problems with theirs, but some people seem to.

Plus I refused to buy any TV if I could not see it in a shop first and I couldn't find anyone selling the LG apart from online.

[oldskooladdict]

I've just discovered that at an absolute push I can get a 32" into my room, previously I was looking at 26" TVs instead.

Very tempted by this Samsung @ Ebuyer
http://www.ebuyer.com/product/148946

Seems a good price for a 32" Samsung with decent reviews.

Would you recommend that one Ben - if not, what else 32" would you suggest for a similar budget either way? - Main use will be freeview and media from usb HDDs, obtained from connecting the laptop to the TV.

I had looked at the Vogen mounts at John Lewis before when I was looking at the 26"s, however, someone told me the 32" samsung's mounts are too far appart to use one of these - does that mean the stand will be cumbersome and cost a packet?

I need to mount the TV into a corner - so it becomes the hypotenuse of a triangle if you like

[Bunjiweb]

the 4 series samsungs are perfectly good enough tvs for the money. They are the budget end of the scale in terms of specs, but what the Samsung does it does rather well. I have the previous version myself and have been very happy with it I have to say. Although the Freeview tuner is not as good as built into the Panasonic's, its more than good enough I would say. For gaming they are great TVs i think. All i would say is that Panasonic's 2008 range is going end of line at the mo and the Panasonic LXD85 is one worth checking out IF you can get it for a good price. It will however be still more expensive than the Samsung at clearance prices.

Most mounts we do are from 24" - 32" in this size range so ones suitable for a 26" *should* fit, it really depends on the mount. I would only consider VESA compliant wall mounts such as those we sell from Omnimount.

For mounting in a corner most people will look at cantilver wall mounts. Personally I would save myself a packet and get a piece of wood cut to go across the corner, with metal screw in mounts or simply block mounts to keep it in place. You can then mount onto this a normal flat or tilting wall mount and it will be alot cheaper than a cantilever wall mount simply because you want to have it in a corner.

Hope this helps, feel free to PM if you need any more help

ben