Whats the best 40-42 inch TV to get? - Blu-ray Forum

RustyK94 · 02-03-2008, 08:58 PM

one more person on here looking for some help with a new LCD HDTV. Have about (will) 1000-1200 pounds to spend.

Thanks

Blu-Beard · 02-03-2008, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by RustyK94

one more person on here looking for some help with a new HDTV. Have about (will) 1000-1200 pounds to spend.

Thanks

I have a 40" Sammy LN-T4061F. Great tv!!! Rated best 40" by ConsReprts. Cost me 1400 US $ I'm more than pleased with it.

Irishwiseguy2006 · 02-03-2008, 09:07 PM

42" Panasonic Plasma was also rated best overall TV by consumer reports. Dont know your lighting situation in your home but I love my plasma. I have my setup in a basement so no lighting issues. right now they have some on sale for about $1400.

RustyK94 · 02-03-2008, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Irishwiseguy2006

42" Panasonic Plasma was also rated best overall TV by consumer reports. Dont know your lighting situation in your home but I love my plasma. I have my setup in a basement so no lighting issues. right now they have some on sale for about $1400.

lol stupid me i should have said LCD sorry thanks any way.

JasonR · 02-03-2008, 09:09 PM

The Sony KDL-40v2500, v3000, w3000 are great and in your price range.

JJ · 02-03-2008, 09:10 PM

Sony KDL-40XBR4 is a fantastic television, 120 Hz. Great contrast ratios and picture quality. Unsure how much it might be in the Isles, since it is $2000 American here.

Philips 42PFL7432 is one I will recommend too, might be more in your price range at $1300 American.

coolmilo · 02-03-2008, 09:10 PM

I recommend Sony's XBR 4/5. I am not sure of the price in your neck of the woods but you can buy the XBR4 for less than $2000 here in the US.

RustyK94 · 02-03-2008, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Blu-Beard

I have a 40" Sammy LN-T4061F. Great tv!!! Rated best 40" by ConsReprts. Cost me 1400 US $ I'm more than pleased with it.

I just had look at next tag uk looks nice

You yanks get HD TV's so cheap 1400 dollars is like 700 pounds

It's about 1200 here in scotland

RustyK94 · 02-03-2008, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by coolmilo

I recommend Sony's XBR 4/5. I am not sure of the price in your neck of the woods but you can buy the XBR4 for less than $2000 here in the US.

Don't think that set's over here

Can't seem to find it on nexttag in the uk or on google

Irishwiseguy2006 · 02-03-2008, 09:17 PM

If you can bump up size this is a nice TV for a good price.

www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail...X0DER&v=glance

Im actually going to buy this one in the next couple weeks by the way.

RustyK94 · 02-03-2008, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by JasonR

The Sony KDL-40v2500, v3000, w3000 are great and in your price range.

Cheers found the KDL 40V3000 looks great does it have 24p though?

JasonR · 02-03-2008, 09:31 PM

No, the w3000 does though.

RustyK94 · 02-03-2008, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by JasonR

No, the w3000 does though.

It's annoying how they put 1080p ready on some TV's. It dosent mean though it's full HD.

It just means that it has a 1080i chip that can upscale to 1080p at a push.

I don't think thats fair on average consumers there the ones that don't read up on this stuff.

TV's used to be easy lol

Sorry i like to rant

Cheers for your help

JasonR · 02-03-2008, 09:50 PM

Not sure I'm catching you, the v2500 and v3000 are FullHD 1080p. They just do not display at 24fps. They are still very good TVs.

Irishwiseguy2006 · 02-03-2008, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by JasonR

Not sure I'm catching you the v2500 and v3000 are FullHD 1080p. They just do not display at 24fps. They are still very good TVs.

Thats what I was thinking-lol

RustyK94 · 02-03-2008, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by JasonR

Not sure I'm catching you the v2500 and v3000 are FullHD 1080p. They just do not display at 24fps. They are still very good TVs.

Oh i no don't get me wrong it's a bit stupid to buy a TV without 24p i think.

I was just saying that a full HD TV it is on the specs as full HD. But companys still say on the specs of other HD TV's that they are 1080p to try to fool ppl into thinking there full HD when there not.

They have 1080i chips. Like my current TV can do 1080i but in truth it's a 720p screen for example.

Irishwiseguy2006 · 02-03-2008, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by RustyK94

Oh i no don't get me wrong it's a bit stupid to buy a TV without 24p i think.

I was just saying that a full HD TV it is on the specs as full HD. But companys still say on the specs of other HD TV's that they are 1080p to try to fool ppl into thinking there full HD when there not.

They have 1080i chips. Like my current TV can do 1080i but in truth it's a 720p screen for example.

Just as an FYI-there is alot of debate about the 24p vs 60p. I dont think IMHO that its that HUGE of a difference. I have no motion blur when I watch sports (fast moving motion) and I have a 720p low end 42" plasma. Just make sure you dont get caught up in the "Hype". 2 each is own.

JasonR · 02-03-2008, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by RustyK94

Oh i no don't get me wrong it's a bit stupid to buy a TV without 24p i think.

I was just saying that a full HD TV it is on the specs as full HD. But companys still say on the specs of other HD TV's that they are 1080p to try to fool ppl into thinking there full HD when there not.

They have 1080i chips. Like my current TV can do 1080i but in truth it's a 720p screen for example.

I think you are speaking of native resolution.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Native_resolution

I don't have 24p, wouldn't mind having it, but I don't. Didn't fit in my budget at the time. I think you can still have very good picture without 24p....

shueardm · 02-03-2008, 10:14 PM

What about Sharp 42" 1080p with 100/120Hz and 24p? I'm looking at getting this but no-one mentioed

Irishwiseguy2006 · 02-03-2008, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by shueardm

What about Sharp 42" 1080p with 100/120Hz and 24p? I'm looking at getting this but no-one mentioed

I have heard some mixed reviews on the sharp. That doesnt mean not to get it though. Just telling you what I have heard.

02-03-2008, 08:58 PM	#1
RustyK94 Power Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Independent Republic Of Scotland Home Theater Gallery:2 Blu-ray collection:126	Whats the best 40-42 inch TV to get? one more person on here looking for some help with a new LCD HDTV. Have about (will) 1000-1200 pounds to spend. Thanks Last edited by RustyK94; 02-03-2008 at 09:08 PM.

02-03-2008, 09:09 PM	#5
JasonR Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Nov 2007 Trading Score:12	The Sony KDL-40v2500, v3000, w3000 are great and in your price range. Last edited by JasonR; 02-03-2008 at 09:13 PM.

02-03-2008, 09:50 PM	#14
JasonR Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Nov 2007 Trading Score:12	Not sure I'm catching you, the v2500 and v3000 are FullHD 1080p. They just do not display at 24fps. They are still very good TVs. Last edited by JasonR; 02-03-2008 at 09:53 PM.

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02-03-2008, 09:07 PM	#3
Irishwiseguy2006 Banned Member since:Oct 2007 Trading Score:5	42" Panasonic Plasma was also rated best overall TV by consumer reports. Dont know your lighting situation in your home but I love my plasma. I have my setup in a basement so no lighting issues. right now they have some on sale for about $1400.

02-03-2008, 09:10 PM	#6
JJ Blu-ray Count Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Miami, FL Home Theater Gallery:99 4K collection:619 Blu-ray collection:1293 DVD collection:31 Digital collection:5 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:203	Sony KDL-40XBR4 is a fantastic television, 120 Hz. Great contrast ratios and picture quality. Unsure how much it might be in the Isles, since it is $2000 American here. Philips 42PFL7432 is one I will recommend too, might be more in your price range at $1300 American.

02-03-2008, 09:10 PM	#7
coolmilo Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Silicon Valley Home Theater Gallery:16 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:2	I recommend Sony's XBR 4/5. I am not sure of the price in your neck of the woods but you can buy the XBR4 for less than $2000 here in the US.

02-03-2008, 09:17 PM	#10
Irishwiseguy2006 Banned Member since:Oct 2007 Trading Score:5	If you can bump up size this is a nice TV for a good price. www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail...X0DER&v=glance Im actually going to buy this one in the next couple weeks by the way.

02-03-2008, 09:31 PM	#12
JasonR Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Nov 2007 Trading Score:12	No, the w3000 does though.

02-03-2008, 10:14 PM	#19
shueardm Active Member Top contributor Member since:Apr 2007 Location:Australia 4K collection:507 Blu-ray collection:981 MA collection:4 Digital collection:9 iTunes collection:867 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:6	What about Sharp 42" 1080p with 100/120Hz and 24p? I'm looking at getting this but no-one mentioed

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