What TV to get?!

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Hi guys.

I'm after some advice pls.

I'm after a new TV, preferably LCD (I'm advised)?

My lounge will take a 37 nicely but maybe upto a 42"?

I'm after a TV, a stand and a half desent speaker system (unless the TV has a gud system of its own?)

I have a budget of approx £1000?

Is this achievable?

I like the look of the new Toshiba LCD picture frame and Sony V3000 but will take any advice on board...

Questions -
[*] Which is best for all round usage (Mainly general TV/film thru Blue Ray PS3, a bit of gaming, minimal sports.....) [*] Where to buy? (online/if so, where?) [*] Scarts/HDMIs (how many do they have?)
Any advice greatly appreciated.

Many thanx.

Lee.

 

[Anonymous]

iv just bought a panasonic 42pz85 [1080 set] which i got from john lewis for 1055 with a pricematch [@sound and vision - bolton]
the speakers on it are ok but your never going to get a flat tv with great speakers

im guessing you could get the px series [720p] by the same means and have some change for a home cinema in a box setup but i cant give any advice on this as im more of a separates kinda guy you might even be able to get some budget separates from richersounds.com depending on what you have left

and remember try to demo them first

 

[Anonymous]

Forget the LCD, get a plasma as the contrast is better, the motion handling is better and Standard Def is better. Panny TH-42PX80 for £677 (sound and vision online) Sony DAV-IS10 for £365.99 (hifibitz) TOTAL: £1042.99

 

[Anonymous]

Agree with Tomcat 100%, Sony DAV-IS10 is now only £359.95 at sound and vision online aswell

 

[FuzzyinLondon]

Agree with Tomcat on the choice. The PX80 will give you a really good picture on all sources - PS3, Blu-Ray, SD (Freeview, Standard Definition Sky, etc.) and upscaled DVDs. Unless you are going to use your tv as a PC monitor, definitely go plasma at that size.

If you're not in a rush for an audio system, save up for a bit longer for some separates. The Sony system is very good but won't give you the High-Definition audio formats that the PS3 is capable of outputting. Saving up an extra couple of hundred quid will give you enough to get something like an Onkyo 605 and a decent set of surround speakers.