LCD/Plasma/CRT/DLP - questions

[Lyris]

Input lag is less of a problem now; the latest Sony W4000 series has a shockingly low amount from what I've seen. The W3000 model you linked to has a Game mode designed to reduce the lag, not sure how effective it is.

[SuperBeatBoy]

Is this the one you were referring to Lyris? http://www.digitaldirect.co.uk/produ...oduct_id=16093

It looks alot better than the one i linked to earlier.

[Lyris]

That's it, big review here: http://www.hdtvtest.co.uk/Sony-KDL40W4000/

[SuperBeatBoy]

Excellent. That is currently at the top of my list. Thanks for the help Lyris.

[Shozuki]

ok versus grudge match for my cash:

Sony KDL46X4500 vs. Pioneer PDP-LX5090

I assume the Pioneer is the winner, someone confirm before I click 'buy'

Thanks

[Paddy]

Anyone have any opinions on this TV (good/bad)?:

http://www.bargaincrazy.com/epages/B...ts/F018105W01D

[Lyris]

ok versus grudge match for my cash:

Sony KDL46X4500 vs. Pioneer PDP-LX5090

I assume the Pioneer is the winner, someone confirm before I click 'buy'

Thanks

Neither are perfect, but those deep blacks (Pioneer) really are something....

[Briareos]

I'm looking to buy an HD telly to play the 360 via VGA and wii via component.

Can anyone reccomend a model around the £800-£1000 mark? I was looking at the Sony KDL40W4000, are LCDs a bad idea, should I be looking at plasmas?

EDIT: Also I read that the model I mentioned lacks 100hz, what does that mean?

[Shozuki]

Dont worry about the 100hz thing. My understanding is that Plasma's give a better blacks then LCD's and generally better contrast ratio. Thing is for the price I dont think you'll get good a resolution Plasma.

I loved my 40W2000 I had a while ago, and love my Pioneer LX5090 now, but its over £2k.

I'd say go with the 40W im sure it'll be a lovely telly!

[Psyduck]

I've just bought a 32w4000 after well over a year of looking out for an HDTV with some kind of big fault. Dead happy with it frankly. For gaming I think you want to avoid 100hz, as it will cause lag.

[Briareos]

Thanks for the tips guys, I think I'll take the Sony KDL40W4000, time to scrimp and save!

[Marmite]

I have that TV and its amazing for gaming. Cant say i have noticed the lack of 100hz in making action on screen seem smooth. Its also got a great reputation for having one of the fastet response times when gaming out there at the moment, so highly recommended. Its also not a bad looking tv when swtiched off in my opinion!

Good luck with the saving!

[Psyduck]

By the way, you say "£800 to £1000" bracket - the 40w4000 is £730 from richer sounds. No idea if that's the best price available, just looked there cause that's where my 32" came from. Might help the saving go a little quicker

[Briareos]

Thanks for the price guide, I'll check them out. Want to get a few years guarantee on it too and that can sting a little!

[Briareos]

By the way, you say "?800 to ?1000" bracket - the 40w4000 is ?730 from richer sounds. No idea if that's the best price available, just looked there cause that's where my 32" came from. Might help the saving go a little quicker

Sorry for the "double down" post, but the tv listed at richer sounds is the Sony KDL40W4000U rather than theSony KDL40W4000 does anyone know what the difference is?