new 26 inch lcd tv

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There are not a lot of current 26" tv reviews in the review section. I realise that this is a small tv, but for the moment this is the size we need at home. Small space beside the chimney breast to fill with a tv and it'll be an upgrade from the 20" iMac. The plan is to get this one and then after we move see what space we have for a potentially bigger one if we start watching more tv.

The Samsung LE26A456 / LE26A457 is very scarce at the minute, I've found one at a richer sounds, but it is miles away from me. The ultimate guide to TVs says this is the best 26" tv at the minute, but do you (forum members and whsav staff) have other recommendations in the 300-350 price range. Sony and Samsung seem well reviewed.

I was wondering is the Sansung LE26B450 any good or the Sony KDL26S4000. Primarily I'll be watching Freeview and some HD content via iPlayer and other online sources. So a good 720P tv is fine, I'll hook it up to my amp for sound so that is less of an issue. It will mainly be driven from via a DVI/HDMI cable from my old powerbook using an elgato dtt tuner box. DVDs will come from here too in the short to medium term too.

thanks Gavin

 

[Anonymous]

For me I'd take a good look at the Samsung 26B450. I've seen this set a couple of times and it's available for around £319 with a quick google search.

Really nice looking set, seems a good price too.

 

[Anonymous]

Next issue, we've got a Group Test of this very screen size with all-new sets. On sale July 1st....

 

[Anonymous]

The B450 looks like a good option,Blunny89

We've used the 20"iMac as a tv for four years now, I guess I can wait a few more weeks for the group test.

thanks for the prompt reply Richard.

 

[Anonymous]

In fact that issue will be my first subscriber copy too, 1st July is August issue iirc. The Chord HDMI should arrive around the same time too,

good timing thanks.

 

[Anonymous]

Am I missing something?

 

[Anonymous]

Is the 26" super test in this month?

 

[Andrew Everard]

No, the test is actually in the September issue, on sale July 29. Apologies for any earlier confusion...

 

[SteveR750]

Andrew Everard:No, the test is actually in the September issue, on sale July 29. Apologies for any earlier confusion...

What happened to the August issue???

 

[simonlewis]

It's out now.

 

[Andrew Everard]

SteveR750:What happened to the August issue???

Indeed - went on sale yesterday. 13 issues a year (inc the Awards one), so next one in four weeks.