Which Wall Mounted Flat Screen
Discussion
As it says in the title really..
I need to get a flat screen (aprox 32" ) TV and I'm not fussed whether its LCD or Plasma. In fact, I'm thinking LCD would represent the best value for money.
I need to be looking between £500 - £1000 for this particular project.
Anyone with the knowledge? Where from, how much, tips for mounting on wall etc... etc...
>> Edited by lazyitus on Friday 1st July 11:26
I need to get a flat screen (aprox 32" ) TV and I'm not fussed whether its LCD or Plasma. In fact, I'm thinking LCD would represent the best value for money.
I need to be looking between £500 - £1000 for this particular project.
Anyone with the knowledge? Where from, how much, tips for mounting on wall etc... etc...
>> Edited by lazyitus on Friday 1st July 11:26
Do not, I repeat, do not go to www.avforums.com and ask... You will never leave 
They are a bit biased towards Panasonic, but you can get some good advice.
Disclaimer:
The BliarOut on there is not affiliated to me in any way shape or form. Any likenesses are purely coincidental.
They are a bit biased towards Panasonic, but you can get some good advice. Disclaimer:
The BliarOut on there is not affiliated to me in any way shape or form. Any likenesses are purely coincidental.
I was just going to do this thread.. I'm looking for a 32" LCD. I'm going to Richer Sounds in half an hour to have a look at the picture quality of theirs.
This place look quite good - I was wondering if anyone else has used them?
www.misco.co.uk/categories/~351~/LCDs%2026%22%20or%20greater.htm
[edit]
This place have the Hitachi one that got recommended on here a while back for £787 which seems reasonable...
http://digitaldirectuk.com/
>> Edited by cliffe_mafia on Friday 1st July 11:37
This place look quite good - I was wondering if anyone else has used them?
www.misco.co.uk/categories/~351~/LCDs%2026%22%20or%20greater.htm
[edit]
This place have the Hitachi one that got recommended on here a while back for £787 which seems reasonable...
http://digitaldirectuk.com/
>> Edited by cliffe_mafia on Friday 1st July 11:37
Would it not be worth waiting until Sky goes HD next year and get an HD ready plasma/LCD/DLP Rear projector when the prices come down a little? You will be kicking yourselves if you buy now and everyone else is watching crystal clear pictures from HD broadcasts in 18 months time. I have seen HD in the States and it is fantastic. Well worth the wait. Sky is supposed to go live in time for the World Cup.
veetwin said:Most new TV's now days have the stuff to go HD as when it comes out you can get the adapter to go into a lil white socket. or most now have a red socket which is the HD socket. so it doesnt matter.
Would it not be worth waiting until Sky goes HD next year and get an HD ready plasma/LCD/DLP Rear projector when the prices come down a little?
You still require HDMI connectivity and the unit to display 720p or 1080i. Your current UK available plasma/LCD will not be compatible
Read as follows:
What are the advantages of HDTV?
There are several benefits to viewing programs in high-definition.Clarity. The digital signal is crystal clear and noise-free.
Wide-screen picture. Traditional televisions use a 4 by 3 aspect ratio, which means the screens are 4 units wide by 3 units high. However, theatrical films are usually much wider, taking advantage of the actual human field of vision. HDTV uses a wider 16 by 9 aspect ratio, which delivers movies with less "edge cropping" and provides a more intense viewing experience.
Sharpness. In addition to clarity, HDTV provides a much sharper picture than analog television. Just like a digital camera, more pixels means sharper pictures. The highest resolution HDTV format has approximately 2 million pixels compared to about ½ million pixels in analog TV.
Digital sound. HDTV's digital audio sounds better than a standard television's analog sound, just like digital CDs are superior to analog radio. All HDTV programs use Dolby Digital sound, which is also used on DVDs. This format is used to transmit two to six channels of audio depending on the program. NBC's soundtracks are a variety of stereo (2-channel) and surround sound (multi-channel). NBC surround sound programs are four-channel, five-channel or the most advanced, 5.1-channel (the .1 is the subwoofer channel). With these soundtracks driving 6 speakers, NBC and Dolby Digital create a home theater experience rivaling the best cinema sound.
Aren't there two different HDTV formats (720p and the 1080i)? Which will a new HDTV receive?
The Digital Television (DTV) standard allows broadcasters to choose among several different formats that they can transmit. There are two high definition formats: 720p and 1080i. NBC broadcasts HDTV in the 1080i format, which provides the highest possible resolution to our audience. But you don't have to worry - any HDTV receiver will receive both formats.
Why are there two HD formats? What are the technical details of 720p and 1080i?
Having two HD formats allows broadcasters to choose the format that provides the best technical quality for their particular mix of programming.
The 720p format makes a picture with 720 vertical lines, each with 1280 pixels horizontally -- so in computer display terms, it has a resolution of "1280 x 720". 720p uses progressive scanning, like computers, which sends a complete picture 60 times per second. 720p provides the smoothest possible motion rendition, but it does not have as much resolution as 1080i. The 1080i format makes a picture with 1080 vertical lines, each with 1920 pixels horizontally -- so in computer display terms, it has a resolution of "1920 x 1080". 1080i uses interlaced scanning, like traditional TV, which alternates sending odd lines and even lines and thus sends a complete picture 30 times per second. 1080i provides the highest possible resolution, but has the same motion rendition as traditional TV.
Read as follows:
What are the advantages of HDTV?
There are several benefits to viewing programs in high-definition.Clarity. The digital signal is crystal clear and noise-free.
Wide-screen picture. Traditional televisions use a 4 by 3 aspect ratio, which means the screens are 4 units wide by 3 units high. However, theatrical films are usually much wider, taking advantage of the actual human field of vision. HDTV uses a wider 16 by 9 aspect ratio, which delivers movies with less "edge cropping" and provides a more intense viewing experience.
Sharpness. In addition to clarity, HDTV provides a much sharper picture than analog television. Just like a digital camera, more pixels means sharper pictures. The highest resolution HDTV format has approximately 2 million pixels compared to about ½ million pixels in analog TV.
Digital sound. HDTV's digital audio sounds better than a standard television's analog sound, just like digital CDs are superior to analog radio. All HDTV programs use Dolby Digital sound, which is also used on DVDs. This format is used to transmit two to six channels of audio depending on the program. NBC's soundtracks are a variety of stereo (2-channel) and surround sound (multi-channel). NBC surround sound programs are four-channel, five-channel or the most advanced, 5.1-channel (the .1 is the subwoofer channel). With these soundtracks driving 6 speakers, NBC and Dolby Digital create a home theater experience rivaling the best cinema sound.
Aren't there two different HDTV formats (720p and the 1080i)? Which will a new HDTV receive?
The Digital Television (DTV) standard allows broadcasters to choose among several different formats that they can transmit. There are two high definition formats: 720p and 1080i. NBC broadcasts HDTV in the 1080i format, which provides the highest possible resolution to our audience. But you don't have to worry - any HDTV receiver will receive both formats.
Why are there two HD formats? What are the technical details of 720p and 1080i?
Having two HD formats allows broadcasters to choose the format that provides the best technical quality for their particular mix of programming.
The 720p format makes a picture with 720 vertical lines, each with 1280 pixels horizontally -- so in computer display terms, it has a resolution of "1280 x 720". 720p uses progressive scanning, like computers, which sends a complete picture 60 times per second. 720p provides the smoothest possible motion rendition, but it does not have as much resolution as 1080i. The 1080i format makes a picture with 1080 vertical lines, each with 1920 pixels horizontally -- so in computer display terms, it has a resolution of "1920 x 1080". 1080i uses interlaced scanning, like traditional TV, which alternates sending odd lines and even lines and thus sends a complete picture 30 times per second. 1080i provides the highest possible resolution, but has the same motion rendition as traditional TV.
TimW said:
Most new TV's now days have the stuff to go HD as when it comes out you can get the adapter to go into a lil white socket. or most now have a red socket which is the HD socket. so it doesnt matter.
Most UK TV's are not ready. Only a few (very expensive) units are available over here. Cheapest I can see is:
Panasonic TH37PV500BWALL + DMRES10 at £1859 from buyyourav.com
Look for the HD Ready sticker on the front of the unit and that will suggest the red socket (HDMI) is installed.
>> Edited by veetwin on Friday 1st July 13:44
I have just bought a Toshiba 32WL56 32 inch LCD which is HD ready for £950 online when it is £1299 in Comet. The picture quality is great from a decent source. I bought the Samsung HD 850 DVD player for £100 as well. Join them using HDMI and the picture quality is fantastic!
TV and Video direct have an offer on at the moment Offer Here
LCD and DVD player for £922
I bought my TV from this site and rang them up for some advice and the guy I spoke to was really helpful.
TV and Video direct have an offer on at the moment Offer Here
LCD and DVD player for £922
I bought my TV from this site and rang them up for some advice and the guy I spoke to was really helpful.
Lazyitus..
Richer Sounds had a couple of LG ones in stock - 32" at £999 and a 37" at £1699. The quality of both looked pretty impressive but the smaller one was dwarfed in amongst the 42+" plasmas.
The salesman said they had just got in a HITACHI 32LD7200 LCD TV for £1249 and the reviews on AV forums seem excellent (good picture/HD ready,etc). I think I'll be plumping for this one (hopefully next month after the decorators been in)
As you are planning to wall mount yours I was wondering what you are going to do with all of the frickin wires?
Is it a case of chiseling into the wall and replastering or is there a wireless solution? I've got 3 scart leads to plug into it so it might not be pretty.
Richer Sounds had a couple of LG ones in stock - 32" at £999 and a 37" at £1699. The quality of both looked pretty impressive but the smaller one was dwarfed in amongst the 42+" plasmas.
The salesman said they had just got in a HITACHI 32LD7200 LCD TV for £1249 and the reviews on AV forums seem excellent (good picture/HD ready,etc). I think I'll be plumping for this one (hopefully next month after the decorators been in)
As you are planning to wall mount yours I was wondering what you are going to do with all of the frickin wires?
Is it a case of chiseling into the wall and replastering or is there a wireless solution? I've got 3 scart leads to plug into it so it might not be pretty.
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