Tech Advice: New TV

Kraftwerker said:
Plasma TV Problems - What Are the Problems With Plasma TVs?

screen reflection
power consumption (and heat production)
screen burn
phosphor trails
weight problem i.e. bulky units

Though it will probably vary model to model and some of those are easily managed with sensible use e.g. screen burn.
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By "bulky units" does that mean they're thicker than LEDs?

I want to mount a new telly on the wall, on a chimney breast. So the slimmer the better.
 
Plasmas are deeper but they aren't very deep. Have a look in the shop to get a feel for be difference even if you then buy online.
 
Pogue Mahone said:
By "bulky units" does that mean they're thicker than LEDs?

I want to mount a new telly on the wall, on a chimney breast. So the slimmer the better.
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Pretty much.

The TV I posted has a panel that is less than 3cm thick.

Maybe you can get Plasmas that thin, I'm not sure, but you'll probably spend several thousand pounds if you do.

As a rule of thumb, a plasma will be bulkier.
 
Thanks Kraftwerker for the link, so Full HD is the one to go for, and Samsung is slightly dodgy? are there any other recommended models available under £600...
 
interesting thread, i am also in the market for a new TV in the next month or so, time to start shopping around, i have no interest in 3D at all
 
I bought it for the upcoming game releases. It's fine, no complaints whatsoever. It does get hotter than my old LCD but it's not a problem.

I ordered from Amazon and it arrived in four days. Not bad.
 
Link still works for me mate.. well if anyone still can't see it, the model is thus:

Panasonic TX-P50S10B 50-inch Widescreen Full HD 1080p Plasma TV with Freeview, and its at £629.
 
I've got a Panasonic 50V10 or something.

****Image removed because Spoony posted one the size of Jupiter****
 
feck spoony is the pic big enough for you?
 
Update:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B003DNSJCW/ref=oss_product

Decided for this one in the end. Went to a Curry's store to look at what the 3D was like and wasn't really impressed. This has some great features and is £100 less (Retail Price, I got a "mint condition refurbished, in opened box with remote and user manual for £550 inc Postage :)) and doesn't need glasses that are £90 a pair.
 
esmufc11 said:
My glasses were 70 quid, they're not 3D though.
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Do you see the world a a Simpsons style 2D through them?

I remember reading about a man who took too much acid and had just that problem for the rest of his life.
 
Pexbo said:
Update:

Samsung PS50C550 50-inch Widescreen Full HD 1080p 600Hz: Amazon.co.uk: Electronics

Decided for this one in the end. Went to a Curry's store to look at what the 3D was like and wasn't really impressed. This has some great features and is £100 less (Retail Price, I got a "mint condition refurbished, in opened box with remote and user manual for £550 inc Postage :)) and doesn't need glasses that are £90 a pair.
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Wouldn't it be cheaper to go down to Currys Croydon?:confused:
 
Right lads I need a new TV. Looking for something 50"+ with a budget of £2k+.

Help me out here.
 
RedKaos said:
Right lads I need a new TV. Looking for something 50"+ with a budget of £2k+.

Help me out here.
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102 Inch big enough for you?


LOL... JK, it's a 32 inch. If you look closely you'll see it's a chinaman next to it.
 
In need of a TV for Uni. Wanted for hooking my laptop up to and gaming primarily, with occasional TV watching.
Needs to be:

28" - 50"
Under £300

Ideally as cheap and as big as possible, but still competent.
 
I did recently yes.

The money has nothing to do with my profession, I'm from a generous family ;)
 
Biscuit1871 said:
In need of a TV for Uni. Wanted for hooking my laptop up to and gaming primarily, with occasional TV watching.
Needs to be:

28" - 50"
Under £300

Ideally as cheap and as big as possible, but still competent.
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Something like this?

If you're getting a tv that costs under £300 and is over 32in chances are it's a questionable brand or a good brand tv that's lacking a fundamental feature. If you don't mind dodgy brands you could get this and save yourself a bit? I find the usb feature handy though (just to plug in your hard drive and watch movies/series straight from that) and it doesn't have it.
 
Brwned said:
Something like this?

If you're getting a tv that costs under £300 and is over 32in chances are it's a questionable brand or a good brand tv that's lacking a fundamental feature. If you don't mind dodgy brands you could get this and save yourself a bit? I find the usb feature handy though (just to plug in your hard drive and watch movies/series straight from that) and it doesn't have it.
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That's the sort of thing I was thinking. Does anyone have any experience with these unknown brand TV's? The specs all look fine on it.
 
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