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Thread ID: 86241	2008-01-09 10:48:00	LCD/Plasma owners	plod (107)	PC World Chat

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628812	2008-01-09 10:48:00	After looking through the shops today I have decided the price point for getting a new TV has finally arrived. So I have a few questions. 1) what models recommended, only really concerned about current models 2)Any sales man here that would like to recommend a model 3) When watching standard def signal, do these panels down scale to the correct resolution? And is this the reason some look so blotchy watching standard Def? 4) I understand you can't hook a PC up to a plasma? is this true. 5)Any particular brands to stay away from.	plod (107)
628813	2008-01-09 11:06:00	What size screen are you looking at? Anything up to 42" then LCD is the way to go. (The only way I think, as Plasmas don't come in anything less than 42") 46" & 47" is trickier as LCD is catching up to Plasma all the time. Anything bigger and Plasma gives a better picture. I have a couple of friends who repair TVs (CRT & flat screens) and they both say that Philips have the highest rate of failure so I would stay away from them. You can absolutely connect a PC to a Plasma. From memory I don't think I have seen a Plasma that couldn't have a PC connected to it.	CYaBro (73)
628814	2008-01-09 11:21:00	What size screen are you looking at? Anything up to 42" then LCD is the way to go. (The only way I think, as Plasmas don't come in anything less than 42") 46" & 47" is trickier as LCD is catching up to Plasma all the time. Anything bigger and Plasma gives a better picture. I have a couple of friends who repair TVs (CRT & flat screens) and they both say that Philips have the highest rate of failure so I would stay away from them. You can absolutely connect a PC to a Plasma. From memory I don't think I have seen a Plasma that couldn't have a PC connected to it. 32 or 37. Don't really have the space for anything bigger. Kind of cuts plasma out of the equation	plod (107)
628815	2008-01-09 18:07:00	32 or 37. Don't really have the space for anything bigger. Kind of cuts plasma out of the equation Top end Panasonic the way to go,or so consumer say!	Cicero (40)
628816	2008-01-09 18:46:00	samsung.	grahic (12930)
628817	2008-01-09 18:59:00	Our day for finally buying a new TV has arrived too. We've had a Panasonic for about 15 years now; it's given us excellent service. About a month ago we couldn't get a picture; got it fixed and it packed up again. So we decided we should bite the bullet and get a new one. We're currently waiting on a 37" plasma (Panasonic). But he's bringing out an LCD, this afternoon, for us to try. What's been said about anything less than 42" for a Plasma, not being as worthwhile as an LCD, has got me thinking:confused: I can actually hardly wait to see the difference the new TV makes to our videos.	jcr1 (893)
628818	2008-01-09 20:06:00	Nice feature on one Panasonic,is you can put camera card directly into monitor and look at your pics,got to have that when I get my LCD in 2009,when they will be ready for me.	Cicero (40)
628819	2008-01-09 20:09:00	Nice feature on one Panasonic,is you can put camera card directly into monitor and look at your pics,got to have that when I get my LCD in 2009,when they will be ready for me . what are you waiting for them to be ready with? Anymore answers to my questions	plod (107)
628820	2008-01-09 20:24:00	Having just been through this process, I would not go for anything other than a mid range or up Sony Bravia or Samsung, or if you're looking to spend a bit more, a high end one of either, or a high end panasonic. Of course, don't trust any LCD (in that size range) below about $1800, anything cheaper you will regret.	lagbort (5041)
628821	2008-01-09 20:26:00	what are you waiting for them to be ready with? Anymore answers to my questions All you will get for answers is opinions . . . . 50:50,in the end its up to you Just feel another 12 months is worth the wait . Only junk,mostly,so will make do with my 25"CRT .	Cicero (40)
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