Thanks to all who have contributed to this post so far.
Unfortunately, I am working to a tight budget, but would still like to get as much as I can for the very limited funds I have available. The inbuilt dvd is because I'd like to wall mount the set due to limited space, and would really like it all to be self-contained. I expect that in a year or two all of the tv dvd combis will have a built in blueray and hd tuner, but not sure I want to wait that long.
To this end I found these two receivers:
http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/3552012.htm
http://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/tv-dvd-blu-ray/televisions/large-screen-tvs...
Does anyone have an opinion or have any personal experience of using either of these two sets, or know of any similar (better) models?
In the past, when visiting my local Tesco, I've stood in front of a whole array of tvs all showing the same channel at once, and I usually find myself drawn to a particular set which in my opinion has the best (clearer, sharper best definition, true colours etc). Suprisingly, this 'best picture' is not always (although it can be) on the receiver with a leading brand name, but can be on an unheard of make. So, choosing the right set can be tough, especially when you need to consider HD Ready, Full HD, side lit, back lit, led, lcd and a mind boggling array of other features and options. I think it's probably that I'm getting to old for all this new technology. Bring back the 26" CRT with preset tuner buttons and just four knobs for volume, brightness, contrast and colour!
As for sound quality, I've heard the sound emitting from the inbuilt loudspeakers of my neighbours lovely flat screen tv, and it sounds to me fairly similar to the sound I used to get from my pocket transistor radio which I had as a child way back in the '70s. To improve upon this, I suspect that some form of external loudspeaker speaker is required? Any suggestions on this would also be welcome.