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Old 07-03-2009, 07:55 PM
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So, what should I be looking for in an HD telly? I am after somthing shit hot to play my PS3 on, and maybe sports etc. Looking for hopefully somthing around 46-50 inch?

Take it I want 1080p , 100Htz etc? Looking at Plasma at the moment, what is good for around £800-1200?
Old 07-03-2009, 07:58 PM
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Mine is exactly what you need...

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you in Weds night? Stuck at work till then
Old 07-03-2009, 08:00 PM
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the Sony 46v4000 is supposed to be SHIT HOT for stuff like ps3... 1080p, 100hz, good refresh rates, and really good colour and contrast. Very sharp screen too
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any more?
Old 08-03-2009, 06:34 AM
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inmy opinion u cannot beat a panasonic
Old 08-03-2009, 07:20 AM
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My opinion is everyones eyes are differenct get down to a good av specialist and try plenty out. I ended up with a panasonic after trying loads out with my ps3. Sound and Vision in farnworth have a proper testing rooms where you can play with any tv.
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You wont get better than a Pioneer KURO LX5090

Sorry, just noticed your budget.. At that price defo look into Panasonic, their Plasmas are pretty impressive.

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Originally Posted by Stoo
You wont get better than a Pioneer KURO LX5090

Sorry, just noticed your budget.. At that price defo look into Panasonic, their Plasmas are pretty impressive.
Perhaps not Stoo - Pioneer have just closed the TV side of thier business in order to concentrate more on the ICE side of things. I'd be expecting some good deals pretty soon for the run-out models.
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The prices will not fall on them, if anything they'll go up due to everyone wanting to get a 9th gen KURO. The same thing happened with the 60GB PS3's, the second hand price of those rocketed after Sony stopped making them. But either way, production of KURO's won't stop untill March next year, they've just stopped research and development on their flat panels.

Still regarded as the best Plasma in the world though..! 53536-1 contrast ratio!
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Sorry, it's 50,615:1. - not claimed, tested...
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Damn there goes my plan of getting one on the cheap....
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Didn't realise you were looking for one mate. I could have offered you a 43" 5th Gen Pioneer a few weeks ago..

I swear to god every time I turn my 9th Gen on my eyes have an orgasm!
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Originally Posted by Stoo
Sorry, it's 50,615:1. - not claimed, tested...
Kil ell
Old 08-03-2009, 12:48 PM
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My samsung is shit hot for Gaming, its only a 40 inch LCD tho. 1080p, 100HZ, 50,000:1 contrast ratio, Ultra clear panel, some other fancy shit


Cost £700 in the Jan Sale's, when it should of cost nearer the £900 mark!
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Originally Posted by Stoo
Didn't realise you were looking for one mate. I could have offered you a 43" 5th Gen Pioneer a few weeks ago..

I swear to god every time I turn my 9th Gen on my eyes have an orgasm!
Not been actively looking for one, but always been hankering for one to put in my room - would be in a position to buy one this summer i recon.

Or... you could just save me the bother and buy me one when you win big in Las Vegas
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what are the LG/ Samsungs like? And what does the contrast ratios mean?
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At that size definately get a plasma

Panasonic would be the best for your budget or save a bit more and get the pioneer for around £1700

I got the pioneer 5090 a few weeks back and you really cant buy better
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Originally Posted by AGAR-COSWORTH
Or... you could just save me the bother and buy me one when you win big in Las Vegas
If I win big I can pretty much guarantee the money will be spent on titty dancers and cocktails..! I'll try and keep you in mind though lol
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Originally Posted by RWD_cossie_wil
what are the LG/ Samsungs like? And what does the contrast ratios mean?
BASIC explanation;

BRIGHTNESS is how white the whites are, CONTRAST is how dark the darks are
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Originally Posted by Stoo
If I win big I can pretty much guarantee the money will be spent on titty dancers and cocktails..! I'll try and keep you in mind though lol
Lol, aslong as your not thinking of my whilst getting a titty dance then that fine by me
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See you Wednesday, dont know why this thread is still going on, its all sorted Will

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Mate the panasonic 50" with free sat is one of the
best just now.i work for comet repairing tvs and samsungs are in all the time and the sound is crap fae samsungs as the speakers are tiny.if you dont want to pay for the free sat one the one below it is just as good.
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Originally Posted by wullie79
Mate the panasonic 50" with free sat is one of the
best just now.i work for comet repairing tvs and samsungs are in all the time and the sound is crap fae samsungs as the speakers are tiny.if you dont want to pay for the free sat one the one below it is just as good.
Can I ask what channels you get with the freesat? Cheers,

Benni.
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Just a few more than built in digital and 2 hd channels.but the screen is better in it.but you have to have a good eye to see it.
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