Which HDTV?

[chrismox]

Whats Fill HD?

Sorry, I did indeed mean FULL HD.

Some would argue that the extra resolution is meaningless for most people's uses... and they'd be right. However, some 720p LCDs accept 1080p signal and downscale the signal, some don't. You may never really need the extra but if your budget fits and the TV is generally considered to be of decent quality in all other regards (the Samsung is) then I reckon you'd be wise to think twice.

Sony make some LCDs that are 720p resolution but accept full HD signals (1080p). They are rather pricey though. Both Samsung and Sony make 1080p tellys that will cover all bases and the Samsung is better priced. Check http://www.zettavolt.co.uk/HDTV/All.html for lots of price and feature comparisms.

[Agent]

Urgh!, Full-HD, that one really gets my goat

Got to admire these company's for marketing products in such a way.

1) Confuse the hell out of buyers by offering formats like HD Ready and HD compatible
2) Confuse the hell out of buyers by offering formats like HD and Full HD
3) Confuse the hell out of buyers by offering multiple formats to get their 'Full HD' experience from (bluray & HDDVD)
4) ???
5) Profit

[tfboy]

Personally, I'd stick with LCD over plasma nowadays. But it depends on your usage. If you use it exclusively for movie watching, plasma may be better (Better black levels, etc), but if you use it as an output from your PC, or games playing or watching sat TV, then go for LCD - you don't want screen burn and LCD's generally better for graphics. Also, plasmas are more power hungry and can replace your central heating

A couple of years ago, for a 40" size, I would have said plasma, but LCD has more than caught up - at least until you get to stupid sizes!

[Rack]

It was about time they came up with a moniker for 1080p - as long as they make it clear. Now it's HD-Ready = 720p, Full HD = 1080p.

When 1080p content becomes available, I'm sure you will be glad you got a 1080p TV. HD/BluRay players are gearing up for an x-mas price war, so should be soon.

[Lowe]

I personally don't see the point in 1080P unless you're talking huge, huge screens or you sit right next to the TV. I've got a 1080i Bravia and a mate has a 1080P Bravia and there's next to nothing in it, nothing that's worth the huge price premium.

As for where to buy:

http://www.1staudiovisual.co.uk/catalog/index.php

This place is great - uber cheap, free delivery (more often than not next day too) and great service.