Which HDTV on a budget

[G~MAN]

Hello all,

Hope all is well within PCR.

I'm after a new HDTV for the bedroom, nothing too fancy but something that will be able to handle the PS3 well.

Mainly play FIFA and COD, but others from time to time as well.

I have a budget of around £350 and would like the TV to be around 40" in size. Im not too fussed about features but would prefferably like a TV with FreesatHD in-built.

Soooo, any recomendations? I've had a little look myself but really have no idea what i'm looking at so i've come to the experts!

Thanks for your time,

G~MAN​

 

[Reefsmoka]

I've always been a Samasung person, but do quite like Panasonic aswell. Just go to your local electrical store (PC World, Currys, Comet, Tesco's) and look for a Samsung or Panasonic that is 1080p and in your budget really, you can't go far wrong.

 

[floppybootstomp]

Tellies are really quite cheap atm. I'm using an LG 37" with my Xbox 360 atm and it's excellent.

As RS said, most HD TV's will do but make sure it has at least two (preferably more) HDMI inputs.

Plus - and this is a big factor for gaming - try and get a model that has 100Hz scanning or if you're really feeling flush 200Hz scanning.

The scan rate is a big influence on console gameplay, the better it is the better frame rate and presentation the console will have. My TV has 100Hz scanning and the Xbox 360 performs flawlessly.

Try looking at and SuperFi & Richer Sounds

btw, if anybody tries to sell you an HDMI lead for £30 or more, refuse cos you can pick 'em up for a fiver at many places, including Ebay & E-Buyer.

And finally, if the TV is primarily for gaming you won't need 3D.

 

[Ian]

Good to see you again G~MAN

This one looks like a good deal to me:

http://www.richersounds.com/product/tv---all/lg/42cs460/lg-42cs460

Gets very good reviews on Amazon, but it's cheaper at Richer Sounds (and they have great customer service). We've had a similar LG LCD before and really liked it.

edit: Looks like it's cheaper on Amazon now!

 

[G~MAN]

Thanks for the replies,


I am looking at either:


LG - http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B007IYVUBY/ref=noref?ie=UTF8&psc=1&s=home-theater


Samsung - http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B007IHYP5Y/ref=noref?ie=UTF8&psc=1&s=home-theater


The LG is getting rave reviews, the only negatives I can see are the 50hz refresh rate and no FreeviewHD.

Is the refresh rate really noticable Floppy, shall I hold out for a TV with 100?


What to dooooooo


Regards

 

[V_R]

Out of those two i'd probably take the Samsung....

But, if your buying a TV, you need to got and LOOK at it, play with the remote, make sure it can do what you want it to.

 

[Anon_F]

Richer Sounds
If if it's cheaper else where haggle with them.
Great customer service & the best at their game.

 

[G~MAN]

Richer Sounds
If if it's cheaper else where haggle with them.
Great customer service & the best at their game.

The set is unavailable online, and there isn't one close to where I live

 

[floppybootstomp]

Is the refresh rate really noticable Floppy, shall I hold out for a TV with 100?

To be honest I haven't seen a console on a TV with 50Hz scanning so I'm not in a position to make a comparison. All I can say is mine works well. Mate of mine has a Panasonic 32" with 100Hz scanning and his Playstation 3 works well with that as well.

Sorry can't be of more help.

 

[G~MAN]

Cheers gents,

I have got it down to 3 options,

The two above and another LG..

http://www.amazon.co.uk/LG-42LS3400...reeview/dp/tech-data/B007IYVUCI/ref=de_a_smtd

This one seems to have 100hz refresh rate but im not 100% sure??

Il look a little more into it tomororw and hopefully come to a decision!

Cheers

 

[floppybootstomp]

As for the 100Hz refresh rate I couldn't get a comprehensive answer but I did come across This which gives food for thought.

 

[Reefsmoka]

I've always gamed on my TV's at 60hz and never had a problem, When I got 100hz I couldn't tell the difference to be fair.

HDMI ports are good to have plenty of! I've got my DVD player, TiVo box and 360 all taking up HDMI slots and the Wii using the component HD slot. Getting to the back of my TV is a major event which involves plenty of swearing so I'm glad I dont need to go there often

 

[G~MAN]

I went for the first LG linked in the end, purely because when I looked today its price had dropped to £300 which originally was my maximum budget!

Hoping it to be a success, a bit sceptical about the 50hz refresh rate but then i may not even notice!

Thanks for your help once again

Geoooo