Phlips 32PFL9632D????

[cse]

Is this the best 32inch LCD around at the moment. Am looking to by over Easter and would appreciate help.

 

[Clare Newsome]

it's a superb, five-star set, but we wouldn't say it's the very best - and it's getting a little long in the tooth now, too: you can get a more modern spec for your money these days.

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[Andrew Everard]

We'd go for the new Panasonic TX-32LZD80, the older TX-32LMD70 if you want a bargain, or the Samsung LE32R87BD. But not the Philips - it's just too pricey compared to the latest sets.

 

[Andrew Everard]

And now, I'll say that again while Clare drinks a glass of water.

 

[cse]

Do any of these sets have a recordable hard drive, im would really like this facility.

 

[Andrew Everard]

No they don't. For now I'd suggest it's most sensible to keep such recorders separate - at least until we find out what the requirements will be for Freeview HD.

 

[cse]

at the moment i don't have any record facility as I was still using a misibushi video until recently. can you recommend a machine to record that i can purchase at the same time?

 

[Andrew Everard]

If you want DVD recording, too, I'd suggest the Samsung DVD-HR753 is a good budget buy, at about £200. Or the Panasonic DMR-EX77 is even better at £100 more.

If you just want hard disk recordings, I've seen good results from the 250GB TVonics DVR-FP250, at about £180, or the 160GB DVR-FP160, which is £30 less.

The company also has the DVR-FP2500/1600, which are slightly more expensive but allow you to record two channels at once.

 

[cse]

I'm confused as whether or not to buy Panasonic 32LCDLMD70, 32LZD80 or 32LCDiDTV

I don't platy games, enjoy sport and don't watch DVD's. I'll be watching through Freeview 90% of the time. PLaese help?