HDTV Questions?

Question

Im considering getting my first 22-24 inch LCD HDTV but I need advice on the good makes and models to go for instead of going straight for the well-known brands. Im looking to spend around £250 as I'm kind of pushed for money at the moment. Ive just had a quick look at some reviews which said they benefited greatly out of buying a HDMI cable, is this a good investment?

The TV will be used primarily for xbox360 gaming if that has any specific needs.

Thanks,

Russell

Answer 1

You don't need an HDTV. Get a standard LCD monitor, for about 100 quid.

If you look at the definition of 'HDTV', you'll find that it's purely based upon an ability to show greater pixel definition that standard TV, and able to receive an HD signal.

Now, every monitor made within the last 10 years already beats the resolution requirement for HDTV - and as you want it for your XBox, receiving an HD signal is not an issue for you...

EDIT for the thumb-downers - if you don't believe me, check here -

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High-defini...

You'll note that virtually any PC monitor or LCD TV can cope with the resolution required of HDTV - the only reason they can't be badged as HDTV is that they can't receive an HDTV signal...

Answer 2

All the reviews say this Sony is fantastic. You might want to look around for a cheaper deal as this shop is slightly above your budget.

One thing that counts against it though is its not full HD, but you would be hard pressed to get a full HD set at that size.

If you can push your budget up a bit, you would be better going for one of the Panasonic full HD 32" models,

See here

http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN...

Check here for the latest deals on a full HD Panny

http://www.lcd-tv-prices.co.uk/compare-p...

Answer 3

OK, to help narrow your search a bit, avoid anything on the list below - it's all utter rubbish, no matter how cheap it is:

Acer

Acoustic Solutions

Akai

Akito

Akura

Alba

A.O.C.

Atec

Beko

Beond

Bush

Cello

Compacks

Crown

Cyberdyne

Cyberhome

Daewoo

Dansai

Deccacolour

DiBoss

Digihome

Digilogic

Digix

D.M. Tech

Elonex

Erae

Ferguson

Finlux

Funai

Fusion

Goodmans

Grundig

H. & B.

Hanspree

Harwa

Hikona

HiSense

Ikasu

Kenmark

Konka

Lenco

Lexsor

Lodos

Logik

Luzo

Matsui

Maxim

Medion

Mikomi

Mirai

Mogen

Naiko

O.N.N.

Orion

Phocus

Prima

Proline

Streamium

Swisstec

Symphonic

Tatung

Technisat

Techno

Technosonic

Techwood

Tokai

Tosumi

T.W.F.

Venturer

Video Seven

Viewpia

Vision

Yamada

Yusmart

Answer 4

Check out all the high street shops on the web.They are desperate to sell us stuff at the moment. I personally would go for a tv that had a Samsung screen,even its a strange name on the tv itself.

Answer 5

i got LG 42 inch. mint on xbox, has all the xtras needed and is HD also can get from curries around 400 now. but get LCD!!!