Help with HD TV buying

[Jamie]

Looking at getting a new TV.

I really don't have much of a clue with regard to these and when looking online I have seen somewhat a trade off between resolution and contrast.

Some TV's have a better resolution, e.g 1600 vs 1080/1200 but a much lower contrast.

I am really looking to play my Xbox on it and HD DVD's etc. What should I be looking for? Which is the more important factor and the best compromise.

I am looking to spend £600 ( +/- ish) so to any wise crack who says get both and spend £3k on a 50" TV really won't be helping.

It is going to be a 37" that I am looking for of which seem to be well within budget.

Thanks Jamie.

 

[Scottydog]

Hi Jamie,

Contrast Ratio is what to look for when you know you'll be using the TV for gaming.

I came across this one: http://www.ebuyer.com/product/127838 looks like a good buy! a very respectable contrast ratio with a nice price tag!

We've had a few panasonics, I would highly recommend them

 

[Jamie]

Thanks for your response I will have a peruse on that link.

 

[Joe L]

What size are u aiming for? resolution of 1080i/p ? or 720p ? Does the Xbox put out 1080p ? The above TV is 720p.

 

[Jamie]

Well if I were to buy a new TV I would prefer to get a 1080. The Xbox does support 1080, as it was set on 1080 @ Currys when I had a look in town recently.

I have seen a LG TV which had a contrast of 5000:1, 1080p resolution and 40" for £650. I was told to stay above 8500:1 but as I say I'm not too up to speed with this.

Someone did recommend me a Samsung as they have a gaming option and really enhances it?

 

[oska]

As said above the TV in the link is 720p although it says 1080p in the title...

It will still be very good though being a Plasma. Especially as it's only 37".

I can recommend this;
http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00104XA2K/?tag=cliospnet01-21