New 4:3 28" Tv

Hey all, im on a budget and i need a better tv than the one ive already got, so its time to shell out for a new one...
Ive nailed it down to the following three, I believe the woolworths one will be hardest to get, but here they are, please tell me what ones you think are best :)

Beko 28" Nicam Stereo TV with 2 Scarts

or

Alba 28" Nicam Tv 1 SCART

The tv i was originally looking at is the following toshiba, but if i can buy the Beko from Argos, still have 2 scarts, have a 14 day return policy and collect it on the spot, then im thinking that would be my best bet...

Finally,
Toshiba Nicam 28" TV, 2 Scarts

Advice here would be much appreciated :)

Toshiba will almost certainly be better quality that Beko or Alba, its certainly what I'd go for...

The Alba 28" Nicam Tv looks the nicest but I never heard of them... but then agin I live in the US. just wondering, are they flat screan?

I don't think they are...
There is a Beko Widescreen for £179 in argos that has flatscreen of apparent 32" effect, but the screen size states 28", although in the screenshot in my catalogue it looks biggger than 28", anyways ENOUGH! I do not want a widescreen tv!

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Originally Posted by MurphmanL

I don't think they are...
There is a Beko Widescreen for £179 in argos that has flatscreen of apparent 32" effect, but the screen size states 28", although in the screenshot in my catalogue it looks biggger than 28", anyways ENOUGH! I do not want a widescreen tv!

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:eek: Well the Toshiba is a name brand of sorts... I take it you couldnt find a nice philips? Out of thoes three I'd take the Toshiba! But just because its a well know brand.. If I were to go by looks I'd get the Alba... If I wanted to go aginst the recomendations of a "suprerame being" (me) I'd get the Beko... :p

The Alba only has one infernal Scart socket :(

Deffo go for 2 Scarts - My single Scart (~15 y.o.) TV drives me nutso...

There shouldn't be any hesitation in going for the Toshiba to be honest :)

Why are you looking at 4:3. You can get a 16:9 28" for the same money.

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Originally Posted by Tesla

Why are you looking at 4:3. You can get a 16:9 28" for the same money.

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Um....because 4:3 gives you a lot more screen area for the same money? Because most console games are still 4:3? Because widescreen programs viewed on a 28" 4:3 look fine, whereas 4:3 programs viewed on a 28" widescreen look tiny?

I was going to suggest you look around for one of the Sony 29" models, I have a KV29K5U and it rules, but they seem to have stopped selling them in this country unfortunately:(. Could be worth checking loot/ local paper? They really are good.

I'd definately go for the Tosh out of the three you list.

Rich :¬)

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Originally Posted by myth

:eek: Well the Toshiba is a name brand of sorts... I take it you couldnt find a nice philips? Out of thoes three I'd take the Toshiba! But just because its a well know brand.. If I were to go by looks I'd get the Alba... If I wanted to go aginst the recomendations of a "suprerame being" (me) I'd get the Beko... :p

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A brand name of sorts? Toshiba are very respected in the TV making market... which is certainly more than can be said for Beko or Alba...

Well i have now purchased a tv :)
I decided to go for the Tosh, but Woolies told me the offer had ended, so i tried for the Beko from Argos, but was told the delivery could be any time from 35 days onwards, so i decided for the Alba. Fortunately index had 1 left, so I nabbed it, and upon returning it home, found its a much better tv than it claims to be :)

Changes:
>2 Scarts Instead of 1, both supporting RBG
>Side A/V
>16:9/4:3/Auto Selectable Picture format
>Fastext
>2x10W RMS Output
>Equalizer utility to control the sound exactly as you want it
>Nice full function remote with batteries

I have not finished eploring the wonders this tv has to offer, but i certainly am happy with the first night after using it :)
The TV:
http://home.ripway.com/2004-7/142991/Image(004).jpg
and the remote...
http://home.ripway.com/2004-7/142991/Image(005).jpg

Glad you're happy with it :)

Seems the Alba is starting to cave in... picture quality on the xbox has taken a sudden turn for the worse, dvd playback is producing strange pixels in some scenes, but tv reception is unaffected... i am strongly considering returning this tv considering this sudden decline... :( any ideas as to what it could be?
Maybe its Alba... :(

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Originally Posted by MurphmanL

Seems the Alba is starting to cave in... picture quality on the xbox has taken a sudden turn for the worse, dvd playback is producing strange pixels in some scenes, but tv reception is unaffected... i am strongly considering returning this tv considering this sudden decline... :( any ideas as to what it could be?
Maybe its Alba... :(

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Check the connections, if they are fine then its faulty and you should definately return it.