32" FullHD LCD TV

[Muscleduck]

Hi forum

I'd like to buy a TV this month but there is so much choice... I don't know where to start. I've been plowing through mountains of TV's and can't decide which one to take. I have some requirements:

- Full HD (Yes, I know some people say that on a 32" TV, HD Ready is enough, but I want a full HD becouse it'll be used as a PC monitor too.
- LED backlight is ok, but not edge LED, I've seen reviews of the Samsung 32U6000 and it had bad uniformity, I think all edge LED tv's will suffer from this.
- 32", my room is small and a 32" would be the ideal size imho, don't have room for a bigger one
I have a max price: about 750 euros. But if you can show me a great one for say 850, I'd be happy to pay an extra 100.
- primary use will be PS3 gaming and blu-ray movies, so I'd prefer one with a low input lag (30ms or lower preferred). Unfortunately, there's little information about input lag on most TV's.
- 100Hz preferred for BD playback (your opinion on 100Hz technology? Does it help? Is it worth the extra €?)
- No plasma, I want to use it for gaming and don't want to risk burn in from eg. health bars etc. in games. (if there are any plasma's in 32").

Basically I have a couple of TV's in mind:
- Sony KDL-32V5500
- Sony KDL-32W5500 (100 Hz is the only difference with the V I believe)
- Philips 32PFL9404 (little more expensive, but great picture quality from what I've read)
- Philips 32PFL8404 (same as the 7 series but with AmbiLight)
- Philips 32PFL7404 (no Ambilight)
My main concern with AmbiLight is that I have never expierienced it and I don't know if I'm gonna like it. I don't think it will be a problem tho, I can always disable it I assume.
Philips website with specs on these 3


Btw, I found this article: http://www.dday.it/redazione/220/DDa....html#pagina-2
It's about input lag, anyone has any experience with these tv's? I read alot about the panny TX-32G10 but it only gets average scores in reviews.

I hope my post is a bit clear (not native english speaking) and you guys and gals can help

Thanks

[ROB T]

i would go for the sony as my friend has the Sony KDL-32V5500 awsome tv i have the sony bravia kdL32s55U its not full hd but i love it my ps3 slim looks awsome on mine. sony ps3 and sony bravia were made for each other

[Muscleduck]

Thanks for your input I'm thinking of buying the Sony, but I would love if someone could explain if I should take the V or W, and why It's my forst HDTV, so I want to make sure I buy the proper one

[Muscleduck]

Nobody who can tell me anything about 100Hz and/or the Philips TV's?

EDIT: I hope dubbelposting/bumping is allowed. I'm a bit impatient to buy my first HDTV lol

[steve1971]

My freinds mom has the Sony KDL-32V5500 and I was surprised on how good the tv looked PQ wise and it has been a very reliable tv for her. If your useing it for gaming (PS3?) then go with the Sony. Thats just my take anyway.

[Muscleduck]

I think i'll go to the Sony Center this afternoon. I hope they'll have a W series LCD, hopefully in combination with a PS3.

[Jbald87]

You should look into sony's 32 inch xbr 9, it's a nice set for the price range. It has the motion flow if you want it.

[Muscleduck]

Originally Posted by Jbald87

You should look into sony's 32 inch xbr 9, it's a nice set for the price range. It has the motion flow if you want it.

Strage, I can't find any shop in The Netherlands or Belgium that sell this TV. Is this a discontinued model? I like the fact that it has 120Hz.

EDIT: I was too impatient so I just ordered my KDL-32W5500 Thnx for the help guys.