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Thread ID: 121284	2011-10-19 02:39:00	LCD or LED TV	bellbird (6169)	PC World Chat

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1238487	2011-10-19 08:36:00	Current LCD's are good. We just got a Panasonic 42". Make sure that it has USB ports and is HD. Only problem with ours is that the freeview digital channel is 16:9 and cannot be altered apparently. Consequently everything on the freeview channel is elongated so check that. The analogue is good. You should have a button on your remote to change the screen sizes, something like wide screen, normal, super wide screen etc. :)	Trev (427)
1238488	2011-10-19 08:54:00	You should have a button on your remote to change the screen sizes, something like wide screen, normal, super wide screen etc. :) Looking at the manual and Bryan is correct, the aspect ratio button on the remote does nothing in digital tv/ freeview mode. It is fixed at 16:9. However Bryan as we've all said that shouldn't matter as freeview is broadcast in 16:9 mode. Pretty much all shows are in widescreen now so people will look normal. If this is not the case then I would be taking the tv back as it probably has a fault. Edit: forgot to say that any shows that are still in 4:3 on freeview will not be stretched and make people look fat, you will get black bars on either side of the image.	CYaBro (73)
1238489	2011-10-19 19:43:00	Yes in two and a half years I have had freeview I haven't had to change the screen size on my 40" LCD TV. I have a freeview box attached to my TV. :)	Trev (427)
1238490	2011-10-19 21:01:00	Don't worry too much, they all look great when you get them home. I have an older model LCD and it's still awesome. Bear in mind as hinted at above LED is still an LCD TV, just with a different backlight. LED supposedly improves the blacks and therefore contrast and the colours can seem better but the biggest thing they seem to mention is how skinny it makes the TV's and honestly who cares? One feature worth considering is motionflow, which smooths out rapidly moving scenes which can get noticeably choppy on some models (plasma doesn't have this issue). Really the choice between LCD, LED LCD, Plasma, is more about preference than any true advantage. They all look great and work well.	dugimodo (138)
1238491	2011-10-19 22:00:00	...One feature worth considering is motionflow, which smooths out rapidly moving scenes which can get noticeably choppy on some models... Yes - motionflow is good. Also avoid 50 Hz screens and opt for 100 Hz or higher (but very few have 200 Hz or more). I think all sets these days have multiple USB and HDMI ports but two other features you may want to get are: 1. Internet connectivity (built in WIFI if possible, but that will cost extra) 2. The ability for USB playback of various movie formats e.g. DiVX, avi, mpeg. Re: LCD vs LED : View sets in a shop and compare - I did and could not see any difference until a sales guy said LED's have whiter whites and then I noticed.	Strommer (42)
1238492	2011-10-20 01:06:00	Ok can we make a list of things to look at or for? make or brand doesnt matter? but needs ...... i keep looking and then decide i have no idea what to get so go back to my crt.....lol beetle	beetle (243)
1238493	2011-10-20 01:15:00	Motionflow or equivalent (different brands call it different things) Full HD (1080P) Decent number of inputs, ie 3 HDMI, component, composite, PC (if required) Digital Audio out if you want to connect it to a surround sound setup USB is nice, but generally standalone players work much better. Consider wall mounting it really is a lot tidier and saves space, but the brackets are much cheaper online than through the shops (got myself a cantilever tilt and swivel mount for my 46" from trademe for $120, up to $800 in stores) Glossy shiny finishes look inpressive, but if you watch tv in daylight in a room with a lot of windows the non-reflective screens are better. Generally Plasma screens are glass which is heavy and reflective but easy to clean, LCD's are plastic and usually much less reflective and lighter.	dugimodo (138)
1238494	2011-10-20 01:22:00	Buy whatever you like the best. Yeah, pretty sure I nailed it right there. For me it was.. High definition Image quality Size Inputs The technology was of no concern to me, My eyes don't care whats powering the image. Ive got a 50" plasma, a 55" Lcd, and a 32" Lcd, they all rock.	Metla (12)
1238495	2011-10-20 01:29:00	Motionflow or equivalent (different brands call it different things) JVC calls their 100 Hz + technology "Clear Motion Drive" and "Clear Motion Drive II 100/120HZ". LG calls their 100 Hz + technology "TruMotion". In the U.S., 120 Hz is called "Real Cinema 24". Mitsubishi calls their 100 Hz + technology "Smooth120Hz". Samsung calls their 100 Hz + technology AMP "Auto Motion Plus". Sony calls their 100 Hz + technology "Motionflow". Toshiba calls their 100 Hz + technology "Clear Frame". Insignia (Best Buy/Future Shop) house brand calls their 120 Hz + technology DCM Plus, for Digital Clear Motion. (en.wikipedia.org)	Agent_24 (57)
1238496	2011-10-20 01:52:00	Darn, too slow with my 'quick' reply and got logged out - starting again. Apparently we can't get reception from inbuilt Freeview in the area I live in Christchurch so that's very annoying. I have Sky so won't be buying a Freeview tuner. My DVD recorder doesn't have an HDMI outlet, don't know what that means in terms of quality. I have the DVD recorder, CD player, and Onkyo to hook up so I'll need to ensure I get any additional leads/cords required and I'll take some notes from the replies in this forum and go looking for a TV next week. As far as LCD or LED LCD I'll do as suggested and go by what I like when I see the TVs.	bellbird (6169)
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