Author Topic: Television buying (Read 371535 times)

hooded claw · « **Reply #320 on:** September 30, 2006, 06:26:20 pm »

Quote from: Paul_McG on September 30, 2006, 06:07:27 pm

What sort of deal did you manage to get ?

Thinking of this myself seen online for £1250 from Currys ?

Slightly more than that for the TV plus stand, but that includes a 5-year guarantee and two visits from their techy lot.

Hattori Hanzo · « **Reply #321 on:** October 2, 2006, 05:01:20 pm »

Quote from: hooded claw on September 30, 2006, 06:26:20 pm

Slightly more than that for the TV plus stand, but that includes a 5-year guarantee and two visits from their techy lot.

Is it good, mate?

my brother just got the same one

not that actual one ^ just thought the picture gave a true view of just how big that bad boy was.

hooded claw · « **Reply #322 on:** October 2, 2006, 05:04:16 pm »

Quote from: Hattori Hanzo on October 2, 2006, 05:01:20 pm

Is it good, mate?

my brother just got the same one

It was originally due for installation today, but on Saturday the shopowner died (not unexpectedly) and seeing as I've been dealing with his son, I've resisted the temptation to call him and fix another day. I'll wait til Wednesday perhaps.

Hattori Hanzo · « **Reply #323 on:** October 2, 2006, 05:14:59 pm »

Quote from: hooded claw on October 2, 2006, 05:04:16 pm

It was originally due for installation today, but on Saturday the shopowner died (not unexpectedly) and seeing as I've been dealing with his son, I've resisted the temptation to call him and fix another day. I'll wait til Wednesday perhaps.

People can't go around, poping there clogs like that...... people got TV to watch.... damn.

Just messin, let us know what its like. I am really tempted myself.

keithcun · « **Reply #324 on:** October 2, 2006, 06:49:58 pm »

Quote from: Hattori Hanzo on October 2, 2006, 05:14:59 pm

People can't go around, poping there clogs like that...... people got TV to watch.... damn.

Just messin, let us know what its like. I am really tempted myself.

It's awesome.

The one in the pics is the PX600,I have the PX60 which is cheaper but has the exactly same screen and picture quality.

It's without doubt the best 42" flatscreen out there for the money and I'm talking around £1300 now if you shop around.You would have to spend £2000+ to get a screen from another manufacturer as good as this one.

Hattori Hanzo · « **Reply #325 on:** October 2, 2006, 06:51:55 pm »

just wondering what the difference is between the two?

keithcun · « **Reply #326 on:** October 2, 2006, 07:00:03 pm »

Quote from: Hattori Hanzo on October 2, 2006, 06:51:55 pm

just wondering what the difference is between the two?

The PX600 has better audio,but that's only relevant if you actually use the TV speakers,I don't.

The PX600 has an SD card slot on the front which you can use to view photos,video and I think you can record to it as well.

The PX600 has Picture in Picture as well.

To me,none are worth the extra dollars as the screen is identical.The styling is slightly different as well as the PX600 has a larger black border round the screen,and again to me,not worth the extra outlay.

If it's the picture quality you want,get the PX60 and a Panasonic SCHT855 home cinema with the money you save.

hooded claw · « **Reply #327 on:** October 2, 2006, 07:01:43 pm »

Quote from: Hattori Hanzo on October 2, 2006, 05:14:59 pm

Just messin, let us know what its like. I am really tempted myself.

Will do.

If it's shite, I'll be blaming keithcun. He talked me into it

keithcun · « **Reply #328 on:** October 2, 2006, 07:06:07 pm »

Quote from: hooded claw on October 2, 2006, 07:01:43 pm

Will do.

If it's shite, I'll be blaming keithcun. He talked me into it

'Mondzz' · « **Reply #329 on:** October 3, 2006, 03:09:22 pm »

anyone know where i can get a good but cheap hd tv? i heard somewhere that you can get a lcd hd tv for about 300 anyone know anything about that?

Hattori Hanzo · « **Reply #330 on:** October 3, 2006, 03:14:08 pm »

Quote from: keithcun on October 2, 2006, 07:00:03 pm

The PX600 has better audio,but that's only relevant if you actually use the TV speakers,I don't.

Hmm, If I get one, I will probably get those speakers pictured on stands, or some other contraption. I am no means an 'audiophile' though

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The PX600 has an SD card slot on the front which you can use to view photos,video and I think you can record to it as well.

I am disappointed that a tv has a card reader :p

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If it's the picture quality you want,get the PX60 and a Panasonic SCHT855 home cinema with the money you save.

Thanks for taking the time to help me out. Much appreciated.

kev78 · « **Reply #331 on:** October 4, 2006, 10:36:07 am »

Just wondering Keithcun what products you use at the moment to clean your plasma tv?

wilo in berlin · « **Reply #332 on:** October 4, 2006, 10:49:16 am »

Not sure if this should be in here. For all of those with HDTV, Sky Sports HD and a good surround system connected... what is the 5.1 sound like for footy? Are you impressed by it? Did you notice any difference? Can you turn the commentry off?

Thanks for any feedabck.

keithcun · « **Reply #333 on:** October 4, 2006, 02:34:48 pm »

Quote from: kev78 on October 4, 2006, 10:36:07 am

Just wondering Keithcun what products you use at the moment to clean your plasma tv?

Either of the 2 products at the bottom.I think the one at the bottom comes with a bag to put the stuff in to keep them clean.

It's very very good.

http://www.aria.co.uk/ProductsList.asp?Name=cleaner

Quote from: wilo in rome on October 4, 2006, 10:49:16 am

Not sure if this should be in here. For all of those with HDTV, Sky Sports HD and a good surround system connected... what is the 5.1 sound like for footy? Are you impressed by it? Did you notice any difference? Can you turn the commentry off?

Thanks for any feedabck.

It's slightly better as the crowd noise comes from the correct side but no,you can't turn the commentary off.

Scunny · « **Reply #334 on:** October 4, 2006, 04:00:40 pm »

Looking at this one at the moment:

Samsung LE40N73BD

Looks the business all in black.

Any thoughts?

kev78 · « **Reply #335 on:** October 4, 2006, 05:21:22 pm »

Quote from: keithcun on October 4, 2006, 02:34:48 pm

Either of the 2 products at the bottom.I think the one at the bottom comes with a bag to put the stuff in to keep them clean.

It's very very good.

http://www.aria.co.uk/ProductsList.asp?Name=cleaner

I'll give that one a go then. Thanks for that. I presume I should be able to use the same cleaning product on my monitor and maybe even my psp.

Got Sky fitting the HD box tomorrow so looking forward to seeing how the picture looks then.

hooded claw · « **Reply #336 on:** October 4, 2006, 06:22:37 pm »

Saturday, 2pm.
Oh yeah.
And Sky + next Tuesday.

I can feel flu coming on.

Hattori Hanzo · « **Reply #337 on:** October 4, 2006, 08:06:56 pm »

Quote from: hooded claw on October 4, 2006, 06:22:37 pm

Saturday, 2pm.
Oh yeah.
And Sky + next Tuesday.

I can feel flu coming on.

Flu. Fucken pansy, that won't get you enough time off :p

You want at least whooping cough, or brain damage.

hooded claw · « **Reply #338 on:** October 4, 2006, 08:21:55 pm »

Quote from: Hattori Hanzo on October 4, 2006, 08:06:56 pm

Flu. Fucken pansy, that won't get you enough time off :p

You want at least whooping cough, or brain damage.

The latter shouldn't be too hard to convince the boss of; she works with me closely enough.

Either way, from Tuesday morning I plan to be bedridden from the nose down.

keithcun · « **Reply #339 on:** October 5, 2006, 04:51:21 am »

Quote from: kev78 on October 4, 2006, 05:21:22 pm

I'll give that one a go then. Thanks for that. I presume I should be able to use the same cleaning product on my monitor and maybe even my psp.

Got Sky fitting the HD box tomorrow so looking forward to seeing how the picture looks then.

You certainly can.

keithcun · « **Reply #340 on:** October 5, 2006, 04:52:44 am »

Quote from: Scunny on October 4, 2006, 04:00:40 pm

Looking at this one at the moment:

Samsung LE40N73BD

Looks the business all in black.

Any thoughts?

Get the Panny PX60 instead.Much better.

NatD · « **Reply #341 on:** October 5, 2006, 08:53:24 am »

Had my PX60 for about 5 weeks to so now!

Just coming to the end of my 200 hour run in and the PQ is just getting better and better!!!!

hooded claw · « **Reply #342 on:** October 7, 2006, 04:23:33 pm »

Quote from: NatD on October 5, 2006, 08:53:24 am

Had my PX60 for about 5 weeks to so now!

Just coming to the end of my 200 hour run in and the PQ is just getting better and better!!!!

Setup is about to commence...

Hinesy · « **Reply #343 on:** October 7, 2006, 11:02:12 pm »

had my sony 32 inch HD KDL for a month now. love it.

keithcun · « **Reply #344 on:** October 8, 2006, 12:15:59 am »

Quote from: hooded claw on October 7, 2006, 04:23:33 pm

Setup is about to commence...

I take it your still in front of it.

hooded claw · « **Reply #345 on:** October 8, 2006, 12:56:31 pm »

Quote from: keithcun on October 8, 2006, 12:15:59 am

I take it your still in front of it.

'S'alright I suppose

keithcun · « **Reply #346 on:** October 8, 2006, 02:21:28 pm »

Quote from: hooded claw on October 8, 2006, 12:56:31 pm

'S'alright I suppose

Socratease · « **Reply #347 on:** October 15, 2006, 12:12:14 am »

Quote from: keithcun on October 8, 2006, 02:21:28 pm

How did you do that?! LOL!

keithcun · « **Reply #348 on:** October 15, 2006, 07:03:53 am »

Quote from: Socratease on October 15, 2006, 12:12:14 am

How did you do that?! LOL!

I bought a Panasonic.

But if you haven't got a Panny,you could always try Smiley Extra extension through Firefox.

Socratease · « **Reply #349 on:** November 2, 2006, 10:27:50 pm »

I've got 'Incredimail' keithcun, but not firefox.

keithcun · « **Reply #350 on:** November 2, 2006, 11:58:44 pm »

Quote from: Socratease on November 2, 2006, 10:27:50 pm

I've got 'Incredimail' keithcun, but not firefox.

Get yourself Firefox,the HD of internet browsing.

wilo in berlin · « **Reply #351 on:** November 3, 2006, 12:02:42 am »

How is your purchase going Keith? Obviously there are lots of great things, but anything that you don't like about it? I know you did your homework again so does it hold up against you expectations? Would you make the same decision again?

keithcun · « **Reply #352 on:** November 3, 2006, 03:00:41 am »

Quote from: wilo in rome on November 3, 2006, 12:02:42 am

How is your purchase going Keith? Obviously there are lots of great things, but anything that you don't like about it? I know you did your homework again so does it hold up against you expectations? Would you make the same decision again?

the only thing that bothers me is that I hear people are picking it up now for around £1100 with a 5 year warranty whereas I paid nearly £1500.Saying that,when I paid £1500,there were people only a couple of months previous paying around £1800,so it's all swings and roundabouts.

Other than that I'm very pleased with it and it more than meets the expectations I had.The next step is to get it ISF calibrated so it's set up as perfect as is possible but I'll wait till I have put my boot in the HD DVD camp,probably early next year now.

I would still buy this TV over the better performing Pioneer just becasue of the price gap,currently around £600 if you shop around for both,which will buy you a very good amp and surround speaker package and probably a decent DVD player as well.The pioneers,although better,are not £600 better to be honest.

Hinesy · « **Reply #353 on:** November 3, 2006, 08:16:39 am »

Keith what do you think of the Spyder thingy that you stick on the front of your displays to calibrate it ?
I'm still using that old fashioned calibrative tool, my eyes, but
a) has anyone used one
b)is it good
c) is there such a word as calibrative

Hattori Hanzo · « **Reply #354 on:** November 3, 2006, 08:18:48 am »

Quote from: hinesy on November 3, 2006, 08:16:39 am

Keith what do you think of the Spyder thingy that you stick on the front of your displays to calibrate it ?
I'm still using that old fashioned calibrative tool, my eyes, but
a) has anyone used one
b)is it good
c) is there such a word as calibrative

I use one for calibrating my computer display, but didn't know you could use them on HDTVs

Hinesy · « **Reply #355 on:** November 3, 2006, 08:22:49 am »

Apparently so. I've seen them used in a workshop whilst browsing one of those HDTV made simple mags. They had one on an LCD. Of course, when you think about it, the principle is the same, and they had a PC connected to the tv and used it.
However, my concern is whether as PC Monitor would have different set up to a tv - then again,, you would watch DVD's on a laptop, so maybe not.

Hattori Hanzo · « **Reply #356 on:** November 3, 2006, 08:26:35 am »

Quote from: hinesy on November 3, 2006, 08:22:49 am

Apparently so. I've seen them used in a workshop whilst browsing one of those HDTV made simple mags. They had one on an LCD. Of course, when you think about it, the principle is the same, and they had a PC connected to the tv and used it.
However, my concern is whether as PC Monitor would have different set up to a tv - then again,, you would watch DVD's on a laptop, so maybe not.

|Yeah, if they had a PC connected to it then the PC would hold the profile, so it would stop working when you disconnect the PC. Unless you can somehow store it in some kind of memory in the TV.... I've no idea.

:p

hooded claw · « **Reply #357 on:** November 3, 2006, 09:05:18 am »

Quote from: keithcun on November 3, 2006, 03:00:41 am

the only thing that bothers me is that I hear people are picking it up now for around £1100 with a 5 year warranty whereas I paid nearly £1500.Saying that,when I paid £1500,there were people only a couple of months previous paying around £1800,so it's all swings and roundabouts.

And yet it was almost £3k in Argos last week.

buzzing · « **Reply #358 on:** November 3, 2006, 10:45:37 am »

Really want a HD tv (just dont want to be left out). Nothing wrong with the TV we have at the mo, but i feel like kicking it. "Oh damn, looks like the TV is broken"

keithcun · « **Reply #359 on:** November 3, 2006, 11:00:24 am »

Quote from: hinesy on November 3, 2006, 08:16:39 am

Keith what do you think of the Spyder thingy that you stick on the front of your displays to calibrate it ?
I'm still using that old fashioned calibrative tool, my eyes, but
a) has anyone used one
b)is it good
c) is there such a word as calibrative

Never tried it so couldn't tell you what the results would be like.

I have a DVE disc from Video Essentials that is supposed to help get everything set up correctly (Video and Audio) ,but I haven't got a DVD player yet and it doesn't work correctly on my Media Player.