What LCD TV 40" / 50" do i buy ????

Question

I'd like to spend 700 to 1000 on a LCD TV- looks like there are 1000's !!! - what the most important thing - contrast ratios or Full HD or Freeview-

I just want a very good TV - good for normal viewing/films and PS3 HD games.

Answer 1

seriously ..go for plasma....with lcd the brightness is dictated by where u sit in the room...like looking at your computer screen from the side and seeing it duller?...there are lots of lcd bargains around cos the future is plasma and they're getting cheaper too ..you can pick up an HD ready 42" with digitv built in and a free stand and 5 yr gurantee from any panasonic shop at a good price

Answer 2

Bare figures such as contrast ratio will tell you absolutely nothing about the picture quality.  Only by actually looking at the screen will you be able to judge.

To help narrow down your search a bit, DON'T buy anything on the list below.  They are all utter rubbish, no matter how cheap the price:

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

Vistron

Yamada

Yusmart

Answer 3

By previous experience, PHILIPS, is the make to go for. I Started with a 42" and recently moved to a 50". Both perform superbly. An acquaintance has had major problems with SONY and another with PANASONIC..... hope this helps

Answer 4

first of all, i would never buy a plasma tv. they do not last long. lcd is the way to go. i promise you that. and i agree with guy who has the list of tv's not to buy. however, i own a 42" vizio lcd and you can't beat the price or the quality or the ratings either. and keep in mind that you want to pick the right size tv for your "man cave" hope this helps.

Answer 5

Buy an Olevia, you can find them at Target!  I have the 42". I love it!!