new tv, help me!

[frantelle]

I recently turned 21 and received a fair amount of cash which that i would like to spend on a tv in my room, meaning 32inches is probably a good size limit. My limit is $1500 and have done a bit of research but can't narrow them all down. Personally i would like a name product and avoid the dodgy electronic brands. I would mostly be using it for my ps3, movies and watching HD free to air channels so obviously image quality is a big must. I was considering the new sony bravia v series but i dont think it was 100hz which is a little annoying considering the massive amounts of sport i will be watching on it. any one have any tips?
thanks!

 

[Ant_]

For $1500 you can get bigger then 32Inch, unless your stuck on a Sony LCD? FYI my 50" 1080P plasma (100hz) was around the $1500

 

[Blinger]

SAMSUNG LA32A650 32"HD LCD TV.
I have the 40" version of this series 6 LCD TV, absolutely sensational. You would probably find the 32" is big enough for your bedroom & they can be found for under $1500, they are also a full hd tv not one of the cheaper tv's that upscale to hd. I have seen them advertised for as low as $1250> $1500.

 

[Warsaw]

SAMSUNG LA32A650 32"HD LCD TV.
I have the 40" version of this series 6 LCD TV, absolutely sensational. You would probably find the 32" is big enough for your bedroom & they can be found for under $1500, they are also a full hd tv not one of the cheaper tv's that upscale to hd. I have seen them advertised for as low as $1250> $1500.

Recently bought that. With surround sound perfect

 

[Juddy88]

If it's for gaming and sports make sure you get 100Hz. Much better. Full HD is preferable as well but it's up to you. Costs more though, but if you only want 32" it should be right.

 

[Juddy88]

For $1500 you can get bigger then 32Inch, unless your stuck on a Sony LCD? FYI my 50" 1080P plasma (100hz) was around the $1500

Really? That's pretty good. Is it sweet?

Thinking of getting one myself, pretty much exactly the same. When'd you get that?

 

[Ant_]

Really? That's pretty good. Is it sweet?

Thinking of getting one myself, pretty much exactly the same. When'd you get that?

The bigger panels plasma is cheaper then LCD, I got it from Domayne had a special on LG Panels last October.

 

[eagles06]

I have been told that 32 inch and under don't need the 100hz. Is that true or bull

 

[Ant_]

I have been told that 32 inch and under don't need the 100hz. Is that true or bull

The smaller the TV the less need for high resolution. A smaller tv its hard to tell the difference between SD and HD as it gets bigger the gap widens. I.e SD looks really shit on the my screen.

 

[Masss#10]

I recently bought a Samsung series 6 32 inch for 1300 from Good Guys...

Brilliant TV

 

[carntheroos4eva]

I recently turned 21 and received a fair amount of cash which that i would like to spend on a tv in my room, meaning 32inches is probably a good size limit. My limit is $1500 and have done a bit of research but can't narrow them all down. Personally i would like a name product and avoid the dodgy electronic brands. I would mostly be using it for my ps3, movies and watching HD free to air channels so obviously image quality is a big must. I was considering the new sony bravia v series but i dont think it was 100hz which is a little annoying considering the massive amounts of sport i will be watching on it. any one have any tips?
thanks!

Best to do a check online from various stores where you can get your tv from. There are some really good ones and you don't want it to be too big. Don't forget you have to think about others living in your house as well as neighbours especially if you are in a unit.

 

[giantroo]

My parents just picked up a brand new 50" LG swivel Plasma TV with Full HD, 4 HDMI slots, 2 usb slots. It cost 1900 but they did a bit of negotiating and got it for $1700.

 

[frantelle]

what would u consider more important 100hz (compared to 60hz) or full hd, 1080 (compared to like 768)

 

[Ant_]

what would u consider more important 100hz (compared to 60hz) or full hd, 1080 (compared to like 768)

Depends on the size and what you want to use it for. Sports and games better for the 100Hz.

 

[Mancey]

I've got a 60Hz 1080P 42 inch hitachi LCD, and i haven't noticed any juddering with fast paced action like sports at all, and i'm pretty critical of stuff like that.

So i wouldn't be too concerned about it. Given the choice i'd be more concerned about getting 1080P resolution

I can definately recommend the samsungs tho. Brilliant TV. Stylish looking too.

 

[Ant_]

Best to do a check online from various stores where you can get your tv from. There are some really good ones and you don't want it to be too big. Don't forget you have to think about others living in your house as well as neighbours especially if you are in a unit.

Suzi's thoughts

 

[Ant_]

My parents just picked up a brand new 50" LG swivel Plasma TV with Full HD, 4 HDMI slots, 2 usb slots. It cost 1900 but they did a bit of negotiating and got it for $1700.

Probably similar one to mine.

 

[Mancey]

Suzi, why the **** would people next door give a shit about what TV you had?

 

[dzeRnumbrd]

I recently turned 21 and received a fair amount of cash which that i would like to spend on a tv in my room, meaning 32inches is probably a good size limit. My limit is $1500 and have done a bit of research but can't narrow them all down. Personally i would like a name product and avoid the dodgy electronic brands. I would mostly be using it for my ps3, movies and watching HD free to air channels so obviously image quality is a big must. I was considering the new sony bravia v series but i dont think it was 100hz which is a little annoying considering the massive amounts of sport i will be watching on it. any one have any tips?
thanks!

32 is tiny. My 46 is barely big enough. You get used to the bigger sized TVs very quickly. Up to you though

As someone said earlier, small panels won't show the 720p or 1080i/p resolution as nicely as the bigger panels.

Most of the panels are made in common factories, so in the end the LCD material is the same - so it comes down to the image processing computer chip inside the TV that makes the main difference to the picture (i.e., do you get the Bravia chip, Viera chip or Aquos chip, etc).

Some of the cheaper one have less effective image processing chips in them.

I did a LOT of research and eventually got the Bravia if that is any indication of which chip I thought was the best at the time I was buying.

Things change quickly though, my suggestion, walk into a shop with heaps of TVs, stand away from them so you can't see brand names. Pick the best looking one from a distance, then go and see what that one is..

Don't listen to me or anyone else because everyone thinks the one that they purchased is the best one.