TX-P50X20B or TX-P50U20B
Discussion
The U is either a EU one, as opposed to UK, or the S20 rebranded specifically for the likes of Comet/Currys, so direct price comparisons can't be made.
Bottom line, if Blu-Ray isn't in the picture now or the foreseeable future, then the X20 will be more than sufficient.
What's going to the the typical usage the TV sees?
How far from it will she be sat?
Is she into her movies - big DVD collection?
Bottom line, if Blu-Ray isn't in the picture now or the foreseeable future, then the X20 will be more than sufficient.
What's going to the the typical usage the TV sees?
How far from it will she be sat?
Is she into her movies - big DVD collection?
PJ S said:
The U is either a EU one, as opposed to UK, or the S20 rebranded specifically for the likes of Comet/Currys, so direct price comparisons can't be made.
Bottom line, if Blu-Ray isn't in the picture now or the foreseeable future, then the X20 will be more than sufficient.
What's going to the the typical usage the TV sees?
How far from it will she be sat?
Is she into her movies - big DVD collection?
hi PJ,Bottom line, if Blu-Ray isn't in the picture now or the foreseeable future, then the X20 will be more than sufficient.
What's going to the the typical usage the TV sees?
How far from it will she be sat?
Is she into her movies - big DVD collection?
Thanks for your comment.
I am sure she will get a blu-ray player soonish after the TV is delivered. So is the X20 not suitable for blu-ray?
What would you recommend?
It's not that the X20 isn't suitable for BR playback (all HD TV's are absolutely suitable), but more a case where she may not be sat close enough to benefit from the extra resolution BR playback at 1080p generates on a 1920x1080 pixel panel.
If she's not likely to be sat close enough at all times or moving to aseating position closer for BR movies, then she won't really be any the worse off for having just an HD Ready TV, which the X20 is.
So she can still enjoy BR movies in a lower resolution HD, which will still be better than SD DVD upscaled.
Therefore, if her seating distance is more than 6' from the 50" screen (closer for 42" & 46") then the X20 makes the most sense.
If she's really into her movies though, then with the THX mode and capability of ISF calibrations for daytime and evening lighting conditions, the G20 is the one to opt for, which will keep her amused for many a year.
Even if she won't see the extra resolution, it has other aspects of picture quality and in-built features that may help to justify its extra expense.
Drop down to the 46" model if pricing is a matter for concern.
If she's not likely to be sat close enough at all times or moving to aseating position closer for BR movies, then she won't really be any the worse off for having just an HD Ready TV, which the X20 is.
So she can still enjoy BR movies in a lower resolution HD, which will still be better than SD DVD upscaled.
Therefore, if her seating distance is more than 6' from the 50" screen (closer for 42" & 46") then the X20 makes the most sense.
If she's really into her movies though, then with the THX mode and capability of ISF calibrations for daytime and evening lighting conditions, the G20 is the one to opt for, which will keep her amused for many a year.
Even if she won't see the extra resolution, it has other aspects of picture quality and in-built features that may help to justify its extra expense.
Drop down to the 46" model if pricing is a matter for concern.
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