   LCD TV Advice..
  Having recently moved into a new place I find myself in need of a TV for the first time in.. well, years... however I'm somewhat lacking of knowledge in this area so I thought where better than gd.net to get some advice? [grin]I'm looking at something around 32" and I'd prefer a 1080p screen as having used screens before with both 1080p and 768 I prefer the former.It'll be used for TV, DVD, Blu-ray and game playing so it'll certainly have some HD input thus the 1080p [grin]Price wise... upto £500, although I could probably go a little higher than that if it was deemed worth it.I'm currently considering a Panasonic Viera TV, as this is the same kind my parents have (if not a smaller version) as thus far I've liked the tv they have, but I'm open to other ideas...So, any suggestions on who to get? who to avoid?   
  I have a Samsung 40" 1080 (1920x1080 exact native) tv. It was only 750$, and it has 4 HDMI inputs, A PC input, gaming mode, 24FPS mode (for better Bluray viewing) and other nice things. I'm 100% happy with it, and I'm very picky. Similar to this model, which has 3 HDMI inputs.. It also has a nice 0% overscan mode for HDMI connected devices.I upgraded it from similar, smaller Samsung. I've become loyal to them for tvs.   ;  I have a 50" Samsung 1080p plasma TV and love it. I haven't experienced their LCD screens, but this plasma was an excellent bang for my buck.   ;  I recommend walking around all the big name stores quickly if you have them. I mentioned this before but my brother and I went to like 5 and there's a huge difference in quality and you kind of have to see them all next to one another to judge them. I ended up buying a really amazing 720p 32" from Best Buy (400 USD). It has a DVD player built into the side and a VGA cable that I connect to my laptop to to watch Hulu and such. Even though you said you want 1080p I'll post the one I bought later. I don't know why but maybe it was the contrast ratio, but the quality of that one TV over all the other stores was amazing. It's like on a whole different level.   ;  I'd think twice before buying a Samsung. Mine is only half a year old and it's making an annoying clicking noise on a semi-regular basis.   ;  When I got my bluray player, I immediately regretted my 1280x720 screen. 1080p on a 32 inch is a waste, and even 40inch at 1080p can be much if you sit too far. I have mine mounted on the wall and sit only a few feet away. I'm picky about tv quality, I hang out on movie forums and argue over picture quality like a zealot.Zerowolf, I envy your 50 inch. 40 was the biggest I could afford with my tax refund. :)Another good thing about the Samsungs is the viewing angles are great, which is not always the case, even on newer models.Also, about walking on the floor.When the tvs are in demo mode at the show floor, they are in 'dynamic' contrast mode, and have edge enhancement on, and sometimes the sharpness is boosted way up to really emphasize the 'HD'. They will often show special content that hides the weaknesses of the set as well, so it's a wash doing a floor comparison.That tv I linked to is a steal at that price. It's last year's model so it's priced down. I've had my similar model for awhile now, and I have 0 complaints with it.Whatever you do, make sure you have at least 3 HDMI ports! Component cables are the shits, as is any other analog connection.Quote:Original post by BerwynIrishI'd think twice before buying a Samsung. Mine is only half a year old and it's making an annoying clicking noise on a semi-regular basis.Sucks. Go to the CNET.com forums. There is a Samsung section where a Samsung tech guy hangs out, and he is very helpful at times. He has even helped people get service fees waived. YMMV.   ;  The biggest issue with screen size is the size of the room I'm in.. I'm not 100% convinced that 40" would make sense.. or even sit on the table which the flat came with. 37" is probably pushing it to be honest.Also, the issue of cost comes up as well; 500 UKP is unlikely to get you much about a 32" to 37" anyway.   ;Quote:Original post by DaaarkZerowolf, I envy your 50 inch. 40 was the biggest I could afford with my tax refund. :)Well, it was about a grand including tax because it was on sale. The bigger screen makes a huge difference when my wife and I are doing split screen gaming. [wink]Phantom, my TV is a Panasonic Viera and I love it. For a little higher than your price range you can get this - 37" Panasonic Viera 1080p;  Hmmm, that does look like a nice TV for a nice price; cheers for that [smile]   ;Quote:Original post by phantomHmmm, that does look like a nice TV for a nice price; cheers for that [smile]The 40 inch tv is only actually 38 inches across. Screens are measured diagonally. I didn't have room either, I just threw it up on the wall.There's nothing like sitting right in front of a 40 inch screen while a ton of zombies rush you in Left 4 Dead at 1080P. :) I just wish more games did native 1080, and not just 720.edit: wtf, quoted the wrong post... :D