€500-€1000 budget - which 40-50" TV?

makeorbrake

Hi. I am hoping someone can give me some guidance here. I'm in the market for a TV. Criteria as follows;


Screen Size: 45-50"
Resolution: Full HD (can someone refresh my memory..is that 1080p or 1080i?)
Refresh Rate: - need guidance on this...no idea
LCD/LED/Plasma: - need guidance on this...no idea (have never experienced LED yet....nor plasma).
Other Features: Wifi/Ethernet would be good...I guess not necessarily 'must have's'.
DVB-T in-built receiver - essential
3D - Really don't know how worthwhile this is? Would love to get some balanced opinions on it. Doesn't the fact that I wear specs anyway make it a bit messy? ...that's assuming it's even worth it in the first place? IF it is worthwhile, I see the term '3D ready' ....is this the same scenario we had a couple of years ago with 'HD ready' (i.e. not really the full feature?)? I get the feeling it's a gimmick?


Once I establish some more of the above, I'm looking for the best bang for my € within that price-range mentioned in the post title - so suggestions are welcome.

One other aspect that interests me - manufacturer refurbished - has anyone gone down this road? Is it worthwhile? Are the savings significant enough?

Bullseye1

1080p is what your looking for. If you want the tv for movies I would go for a plasma. If your a gamer I'd go for an LCD. Samsung have some nice LCDs sets in your budget range and Panasonic for Plasmas.

makeorbrake

Bullseye1 wrote: »

1080p is what your looking for. If you want the tv for movies I would go for a plasma.

Movies and sport...probably with more of a bias these days towards the former rather than the latter.

Bullseye1 wrote: »

If your a gamer I'd go for an LCD.

Definitely not a gamer.

As regards, 3D - do most folks agree that it's all hype and no substance?

babsybaby01

If you are wall mounting it over a fire you will have to go with LCD because the heat will mess up the gas in the plasma screen which means it will be binned

makeorbrake

babsybaby01 wrote: »

If you are wall mounting it over a fire you will have to go with LCD because the heat will mess up the gas in the plasma screen which means it will be binned

Interesting. I won't be wall mounting it - but it may be positioned close-ish to a solid fuel stove (although it's not being used right now - it may be used in the future). I wonder if this is still a factor?

UrbanSea

Makeorblake Philips have a good 9000 series 42 inch LED tv at 999,or will in the next few weeks they were discussing it at the trade shows. I don't know if that's too small but it's good,3D ready,internet tv,400 hz.

UrbanSea

Oh and ambi light. I'm a big fan of it

makeorbrake

Hi all. I've come to the conclusion that this is the TV that best suits me;


LINK


The only thing that remains is to find the best possible price on it. Can anyone suggest any good online traders I could try for pricing purposes?

iba

Hi

Im looking for a 42inch Led Full HD TV

Would love to hear some suggestions.

Regards

Iba

steve_r

Hi,

Also looking to make a purchase soon, would appreciate feedback advice in relation to:

• Where to purchase Online/real world
• 3D - worth it?

iba

steve_r wrote: »

Hi,

Also looking to make a purchase soon, would appreciate feedback advice in relation to:

• Where to purchase Online/real world
• 3D - worth it?

Steve,

Look at them in the real world and then purchase online coz more than likely it is cheaper. see www.amazon.co.uk or www.directtvs.co.uk

IMO 3d is not worth it (yet)

Regards

Iba

makeorbrake

iba wrote: »

IMO 3d is not worth it (yet)

i can't see it being such a great feature. I read up a bit on it and there is 3D technology being developed that wouldn't require those bloody glasses. Maybe (and that's just maybe) it will be a good feature to have then.

steve_r

iba wrote: »

Steve,

Look at them in the real world and then purchase online coz more than likely it is cheaper. see www.amazon.co.uk or www.directtvs.co.uk

IMO 3d is not worth it (yet)

Regards

Iba

Cheers Iba, any thoughts on pixmania.ie? I like the size cause it lets me filter, and points out the important differences, buth I dunno where it ranks on price

iba

steve_r wrote: »

Cheers Iba, any thoughts on pixmania.ie? I like the size cause it lets me filter, and points out the important differences, buth I dunno where it ranks on price

Pixmania are a fine company but as far as I know are now part of teh same group as Dixons and Currys etc but they r fine to do business with - check them out by all means but I reckon amazon or directtvs willcme in cheaper

Regards

Iba

branners69

Hey,

did you get the G30 in the end? I am in the market for a 50" and am looking at the G30. Am a bit worried from some reviews which say it is fine in dark rooms but for brighter rooms then the GT30 is the better TV?

Branners

makeorbrake

Hi Branners. I decided to hold off - that really, I didn't need such a TV - as my 32" is perfectly fine for my needs right now.

branners69

Thanks for the reply, I think I will be going for the 50" GT30 but just have to get the best price now!

makeorbrake

branners69 wrote: »

Thanks for the reply, I think I will be going for the 50" GT30 but just have to get the best price now!

Maybe you can post back what your experience is if/when you get it? As it was not long out, was little in the way of 'deals' on it - back then. What sort of prices have you found thus far?


I got a case of buyers remorse - before I actually clicked on the 'buy' button ...must be all the negativity around at the moment!

branners69

makeorbrake wrote: »

Maybe you can post back what your experience is if/when you get it? As it was not long out, was little in the way of 'deals' on it - back then. What sort of prices have you found thus far?

I got a case of buyers remorse - before I actually clicked on the 'buy' button ...must be all the negativity around at the moment!

Prices range from €1300 to €1800 with a deal on blu ray & glasses etc.

With the 2% Vat increase coming I had better order sooner rather than later!

If I remember I will post back, but there are 4 threads on avforums about the GT30, that's over 3500 pages!