Recommend a TV...

[Scutch]

My Panasonic TH42-PX60 has given up the ghost. Just decided to throw it's toys out of the pram, switching itself off and refusing to come back on. I've since got the usual Panasonic flashing red light fault code on startup, which blinks 10 times with a 3 second interval. Apparently it's something to do with one if the boards.

So, I'm not looking for anything that different: minimum 42" Plasma or LCD (preferably Plasma), HD ready, decent connections and resolution outputs etc. TBH, something that's pretty cheap (as we weren't expecting to have to buy another anyway), but with a decent spec. I really don't want a cheapo make, either. Sorry, I'm a bit of a badge wh0re. Panasonic, Sony, Samsung etc. are fine. Matsui and Goodmans not so. Each to their own, my mates have those and they're fine, but not for me.

Ideas, specs and prices would be great

Cheers guys. I'm presuming 42" TV's will be pretty cheap compared to 2-3 years ago when we bought this one.

 

[Brazo]

The current 1080p panasonic plasma 42inches can be picked up in tescos for £750. £700 if you shop about online.

 

[Scutch]

I'm on the laptop now, mate, so will check it out

 

[Scutch]

Think I'm going to go for this one :

http://www.dixons.co.uk/martprd/sto...null&sm=null&tm=null&sku=167248&category_oid=

 

[Scutch]

Changed my mind :

http://www.dixons.co.uk/martprd/pro...0/985749/?int=hp-top5-wh1-Panasonic-TX-P42G10

 

[Cookie]

Changed my mind :

http://www.dixons.co.uk/martprd/pro...0/985749/?int=hp-top5-wh1-Panasonic-TX-P42G10

Was about to suggest that

Awesome TV

 

[Scutch]

Yeah. So many great reviews, and NeoPDP technology, too.

Looking forward to it now, but I think I'm gonna need a stand/cabinet, too

 

[Coby.]

Looks good for the price.....LG do some very well spec'd and priced TV's

Check our Richer Sounds as they do some good deals.

 

[Jay]

Those Samsung LEDs look tasty but also pricey compared to usual plasma/LCD

 

[Coby.]

Its all pretty much sales gimmic at the minute....Still an LCD Screen just illuminted by LED from what I can make out....... Wait for OLED .... Oh and bring your credit card.

 

[DaveLiquid182]

Think I'm going to go for this one :

http://www.dixons.co.uk/martprd/sto...null&sm=null&tm=null&sku=167248&category_oid=

Ive got that one. Its an awesome tv. Picture is fab on sky HD

 

[ChrisR]

Was going to say go for the G10 over the S10, good choice.

 

[bigmouk]

How does the freesat work on these? I have sky+, so say I'm recording 2 programs on sky+ and then want to watch a 3rd channel. Do the freesat connections have to link to your dish ?

.. assumming you dont have to run seperate cables on a seperate lnb ?

 

[bigmouk]

Extra 70 notes gets you a 5 year warranty ..
http://www.johnlewis.com/230573906/Product.aspx?s_kwcid=TC|16229|tx-p42g10||S|p|3635948308

Cant believe how cheap these have become!

 

[MikeC]

Changed my mind :

http://www.dixons.co.uk/martprd/pro...0/985749/?int=hp-top5-wh1-Panasonic-TX-P42G10

Just bought this, get it bought! Costco are selling this cheap with 5yr guarantee.

 

[Nigel]

I was going to say the G10 Scutch. Good choice.

I loved my old viera with the matching stand. Pity they don't do that anymore.

 

[matttr6]

Sure I saw a cheap Panasonic plasma in a TJHUGHES ad in one of the papers during the last week.

 

[Scutch]

Bought the G10 today. Delivered tomorrow. Looking for a decent stand now.

 

[Scutch]

Mintage. Got the G10 on Saturday and bought this stand to go with it :

http://www.comet.co.uk/shopcomet/product/534269/S-C-ZIN421459-HYB

Fallout 3 looks fantabulous. Can't wait to get Forza whacked on it.

 

[bigmouk]

Ordered a G10 myself, just waiting till Friday for delivery.

Went for this package in the end ..
http://www.johnlewis.com/230700863/Product.aspx

... and just found out today Panasonic are doing 7 free blu rays with the player so well chuffed!

Cant wait to see Fifa 10 on it.

 

[Gally]

That's a cracking price mate.

 

[Scutch]

Blu Ray apparently looks superb on it.

 

[bigmouk]

Normally you get lumbered with sh*te freebies but these aint bad ..

http://www.panasonic.co.uk/html/en_...7+Gift+copy+Blu-ray+MOVIES/2950540/index.html

I'm going to use a cheap switch for now for the freesat. I've got 2 cables comin in for Sky+ so im just gonna switch between the 2nd one. Might be moving house at some point so ill upgrade to a quad lnb then i think. Only be interested in BBC HD for now.

 

[MikeC]

Blu Ray apparently looks superb on it.

It looks amazing mate!

 

[martynh]

Want one of these when I move into my new house, John Lewis also do a home cinema package.

Although it isn't BD...

http://www.johnlewis.com/230703322/Product.aspx

 

[Geddes]

would a 1080p 50hz tv be any good for ps3 and so on, or is it paying the extra and get a 100hz one?

 

[bigmouk]

Got my G10 up and running at weekend. Have to say I was a bit wary with reports of SD not being that great etc especially coming from one of the best and last CRTs that was made (Tosh 36ZP48P) . However, I'm actually suprised its not that far off really.

Xbox (Fifa 10, FN4, TW10) all look absolutely stunning over HDMI! Also, watched 'Life' last night on BBC HD (Freesat) and that too was bright and detailed, the slow mo clips particularly awesome!

All in all, apart for the downside of power usage over a CRT and LCD, def would recommend buying.

 

[Pettsi]

I'm going to order the 32" G10 for my bedroom... Seen it in full flow HD/PS3 at a mates and it is fantastic!!

 

[chris_p]

would a 1080p 50hz tv be any good for ps3 and so on, or is it paying the extra and get a 100hz one?

pay the extra for the 100hz, there's a massive difference.

There's more difference between 50-100hz than there is 720-1080hd imo.

 

[Leeshez]

Changed my mind :

http://www.dixons.co.uk/martprd/pro...0/985749/?int=hp-top5-wh1-Panasonic-TX-P42G10

I have been looking at this but in 46". Seems a good TV .

 

[Pettsi]

I'm going to order the 32" G10 for my bedroom... Seen it in full flow HD/PS3 at a mates and it is fantastic!!

Anyone know how much this is in Costco? Am popping in there tomorrow..
I won't order until i've visited!

 

[Munson]

You cant go far wrong with a Panasonic plasma. They deliver superb motion that's almost lifelike, without being bogged down by silly '1,000,000hz and 10,000,000,000:1 contrast ratio' marketing bulls**t.

The only downside is image retention and phosphor trails. The latter, I don't notice anymore.

EDIT: Oh, I see that one does have silly contrast claims. Oh well. No doubt it's awesome anyway.