Difference between hd ready and full hd

[stewartrichard69]

Hi, I'm looking at buying a new tv. My current tv is Panasonic TH-37PX80. This has been a great tv but I was wondering will I notice a big difference between hd ready on 37" and full hd on 47-50". I'm currently looking at the 47 as740 from Panasonic but I know that the plasmas are good for sports etc. Trying to locate a plasma model from last year but can't find any. Can anyone share any decent advice please? Thanks.

 

[bigboss]

Yes, you will notice a difference between HD ready & full HD. What's your budget?

 

[stewartrichard69]

Approx £1200

 

[bigboss]

If you can stretch your budget, this is the best you can buy.

http://www.panastore-north.co.uk/3d/642-txp50st60.html

Plasma TVs are vanishing from the market. GT60 or ST60 may have been at your budget, but you'll struggle to find one.

 

[stewartrichard69]

Ok but what about the new models? Are they going to be a patch on the plasma's. Particularly the one you've mentioned. Thanks

 

[Deleted member 2457]

Good choice here:

http://www.andrewstvdirect.co.uk/Televisions-Essex/Plasma-Televisions

Plasma is still top dog.

 

[bigboss]

Ok but what about the new models? Are they going to be a patch on the plasma's. Particularly the one you've mentioned. Thanks

Check my thoughts on the ultimate shootout I attended recently:

http://www.whathifi.com/forum/tvs-and-projectors/the-ultimate-shoot-out?page=3

 

[Deleted member 2457]

This one is available to order too:

http://www.prcdirect.co.uk/products/TV/televisions/pl55/plasma-television/55-plasma-television/item/TXP55ST60B

 

[Deleted member 2457]

This one is available to order too:

http://www.prcdirect.co.uk/products/TV/televisions/pl55/plasma-television/55-plasma-television/item/TXP55ST60B

If I needed a new TV tomorrow, I think I would order this.

 

[stewartrichard69]

What about this for the price. Seems like a good deal.

http://www.play.com/Electronics/Electronics/4-/51184890/996379033/-/ListingDetails.html?_$ja=tsid%3a13315%7ccat%3a51184890%7cprd%3a51184890&$$ja=cgid%3a6880195257%7ctsid%3a48121%7ccid%3a131243337%7clid%3a18283950120%7cnw%3ag%7ccrid%3a37478060937%7crnd%3a4097331108619640274%7cdvc%3ac%7cadp%3a1o1%7cmt%3a

 

[Deleted member 2457]

What about this for the price. Seems like a good deal.

http://www.play.com/Electronics/Electronics/4-/51184890/996379033/-/ListingDetails.html?_$ja=tsid%3a13315%7ccat%3a51184890%7cprd%3a51184890&$$ja=cgid%3a6880195257%7ctsid%3a48121%7ccid%3a131243337%7clid%3a18283950120%7cnw%3ag%7ccrid%3a37478060937%7crnd%3a4097331108619640274%7cdvc%3ac%7cadp%3a1o1%7cmt%3a

Bad seller keep clear .

 

[stewartrichard69]

Thanks for the heads up. I've seen this and I think this is a pretty good deal but reviews are sparse. Any comments from anyone?

http://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/tv-dvd-blu-ray/televisions/large-screen-tvs-32-and-over/samsung-ue48h6670-smart-3d-48-led-tv-10004736-pdt.html

 

[Deleted member 2457]

Thanks for the heads up. I've seen this and I think this is a pretty good deal but reviews are sparse. Any comments from anyone?

http://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/tv-dvd-blu-ray/televisions/large-screen-tvs-32-and-over/samsung-ue48h6670-smart-3d-48-led-tv-10004736-pdt.html

Yep, it looks a good deal but get it from John Lewis:

http://www.johnlewis.com/samsung-ue48h6700-led-hd-1080p-3d-smart-tv-48-with-freeview-freesat-hd-voice-control-and-2x-3d-glasses/p1369862

Do a price match when it's in stock and get it with a 5 year warranty. Just fill out the online form here:

https://www.johnlewis.com/never-knowingly-undersold

 

[bigboss]

Yep, buy it from John Lewis for superior after sales support and free 5 year guarantee.

 

[stewartrichard69]

Just a quick update and a thankyou to everyone who posted. I've managed to get hold of a Panasonic tx50st60 from Panasonic outlet. Condition of the tv is superb and the picture is even better. I wanted to stay with Panasonic as I like their tv's but the new ones dont fill me with much confidence. Can anyone now recommend a professional calibrator in the north west please?

Thanks

 

[bigboss]

Vincent Teoh is based in Manchester:

http://www.hdtvtest.co.uk/news/calibration