I heard somaething about you need HDCP as well as HDMI, but I have no idea what this is or whether it's true. How much do 1080p tv's go for? I couldn't see one in Curry's or Argos... I'm not looking to spend too juch money at this point, just want to get round the non-hdtv stuff as much as anything... Though seeing more of the PS3's potential would be nice!
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HDCP is part of the HDMI spec so as long as a TV has an HDMI socket you'll be fine. The HDCP stuff is for content protection on Blu-Ray and HD cable or satellite stuff.
1080p TV's are still quite expensive. Most existing HD Ready sets can take a 1080i signal from the PS3 quite happily though. Picture via 1080i on my Loewe Xelos looks great even though it's only a 1366x768 panel on the TV. -
Ah right, nice one.Comment
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there are some TV's with HDMI which dont work properly (the technosonic in wollworths) it doesn't handshake properly so the screen rolls. Obviously woolies dont understand the fault and wont give you a refund. So I would not buy any tv from their incase there is any issue with the ps3 and the TV.Comment
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Um...if you're going to buy a HDTV, Woolies is really not the sort of place that you should be buying them!Originally posted by qatmix View Post
If you have one close, go to a specialist audio visual shop and speak to somebody who knows what they are talking about. They'll probably let you connect your PS3 up to test to test a few sets out too. You could work out which TV you like and have a look for them online or in cheaper shops.Comment
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Yup keep away from supermarkets and like of woolworth for TV. It is a very expensive decision and it must be correct decision to make. Avoid 3rd division brands for TV.
So it is not like buying a game or DVD or sweet. Research and trying things out is the key.
Stick to the like of Loewe, Panasonic, Toshiba, Sharp, Sony and Pioneer - you can't go wrong with them. (Also stay away from Samsung)
Whatever you buy it wouldn't be great for SDTV so if you have the space keep your old TV for PS2 and retro stuff.Comment
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Why would he do that, i have the samsung F71 1080p tv and its amazing and uses the same panel as the sony series which is £000 more just for the badge. I think for better advice nip over to avforums you will find a stack of help over there from people who have these tvs in there living rooms. Also there is a few lcds out there that are very good with sd sources i know the toshiba 68 line is one of the top performers with sd material.Originally posted by Legendary View PostComment
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We have a 67inch DLP 720p/1080i rear pro from Samsung and it really is superb - I know of many other AV bod's who are more than happy with sets from the same range.Originally posted by Legendary View Post
I take it you've had a bad experience?Comment
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I know that there used to be issues with Samsung TVs but they have changed their manufacturers a while back.
Some of them are the same screens as some of the Sony TVs. It's not just the screen quality that is important though. Some of the picture quality is due to the chip sets used inside the TV. Also picture processing software is VERY important and the best software is used in Sony & Hitachi TVs.
I'd recommend that you buy a few of the dedicated magazines to read reviews of sets so that you do get an idea of what you are looking for. Follow that up with actually seeing what the picture quality is like for yourself as that should ALWAYS be the decider for you.
People often seem to go for the biggest possible for their money, this is usually the worst thing you can do. You may be better off with a smaller screen of better quality.Comment
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Agree and disagree, i agree with you i really dont find mags very good at all on reviews tbh i prefer user feedback on forums and my own eyes. I would take a vist to avforums and ask a few questions and read a few threads on tvs your looking at then take a dvd or something with you and test out tvs in store.Originally posted by Evolution-One View PostComment
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I think that magazines are there to give you an overview of features that you are looking for. You can tell straight away if a TV has or doesn't have a certain feature, also if that feature does or doesn't work well with the other features. Just use them as a guide to narrow down your search.Originally posted by mackemansj1 View Post
It's the same with forums, you need to use them as a guide and nothing more. Just let them narrow your search down. I'm sure we are all aware of how "unreliable" some forum/forum members can be.
Also...make sure when you are testing the TV that it is only connected to the one TV set that you're trying rather than a chain of TVs.Comment
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SXRD if you can afford one, best display format out now imohComment
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I would also like to know why you say that , the one we have in our living room right now is brilliant and I'm looking for a smaller one for my room, Samsung's are what most people recommend and they seem to give superior picture quality to Bravia.Originally posted by Legendary View PostComment
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If you have a grand to spend buy one of these.
And tell us what it's like in 1080PComment
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It really depends on the models your comparing.
One of the problems that Samsung sets are known for are digital artifacts due to inferior image processing. You may not care/notice these but they are quite obvious if you have the sets running side by side. the backlighting used by Samsung is often criticised for a lack of depth also.
Samsung TVs aren't bad TVs at all, if you are going for a budget TV they are some of the best to buy.
If you have loads of spare cash
then the Sony XBR series is the best quality (at the moment). the XBR2s have dropped in price since the XBR3s were introduced. Obviously not cheap though!!
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