Which one would you go for fellas?

[Lighty]

OK about to spend some doh on a new TV for the lads room mainly for his 360 but it also needs to be a decent TV too! So which one would you go for guys, im looking for some advice from the experts here (i.e. Malty etc.....)
Cheers

FIRST ONE

or
THIS ONE

[EvilBoB]

Samsung. They are the puppies privates of LCDs. I have seen the 26" running and it's nice. If you can afford more the 40" is even nicer and only just over £1300.

I have a 19" widescreen Acer LCD for my PC which has a nifty 8ms response and a res of 1440x900 which is great except only a monitor so I'm waiting for the VGA cable to arrive for the 360. I also have the 26" Acer LCD TV which is very nice but slightly lower res that the Samsung (1280x720 or summat).

fe_man2000 has the 26" Sammy and I can say with certainty that its a much nicer beast than any others out there at the moment.

[runner05]

http://www.savastore.com/productinfo...cation&pid=204

looks nice and considering that what the test pods use i would say its a good choice, but as bob said bit small tyr 2 save a little extra nd grab the 40" model

curently on sale saving £400 http://empiredirect.co.uk/content/pr...ke~Samsung.htm

[Lighty]

Yeah but like I say its for my sons bedroom and 40" is too big Im actually getting the 40" for my living room later as I know someone who works for Dabs and can get the VAT off for me so I will get it even cheaper but he cant get me the 26" as they arent getting anymore.

[EvilBoB]

In that case deffo get the Sammy 26". Samsung are pretty much the leaders in LCD at the moment.

[Lighty]

Would you not say the 27" is like the newwer model and therefore maybe better? or is it not the newer model im just presuming it is

[EvilBoB]

lol. No idea. Might be to get the extra res or something. Didn't realise they were doing a 27"

[Lighty]

The first one is 27"

http://www.be-direct.co.uk/productDe...elkoo&id=19098

[runner05]

mayb better but the way i look at it is

M$ decided that the 26" 1 was the best 2 show off there new console so its got 2 be good,

might be worth nipping down to commet and asking to see both of these tvs playing a 360( if they think your gunna buy from them they should ben over backwards 2 help) then u can decide for your self

p.s. tell you son hes a lucky bugger

[Lighty]

OK just getting the specs side by side now :

Product Details
Key Features
Flat Panel Type Plasma

Screen Size 27 inch

Contrast Ratio 2,000:1

Digital TV Standard HDTV-Ready

Display Resolution 1366 x 768 pixels

HDCP Support With HDCP Support
Display Capabilities
Digital TV Standard HDTV-Ready - Requires separate receiver to view HDTV signals.

Broadcast Format Displayed 720p (HDTV) • 480p (EDTV) • 480i (SDTV)

Built-in Tuner NTSC • PAL • SECAM

Native Aspect Ratio 16:9
Image Quality
Comb Filter Digital 4-Line

Display Resolution 1366 x 768 pixels

Brightness 450 cd/m²

Output Color 6.7 million colors

Viewing Angle 170

Adjustable Color Temperature With Adjustable Color Temperature
Remote Control
Remote Control Standard

Illuminated Remote Non-Illuminated
Audio Features
Audio Type Stereo

MTS Stereo SAP / MTS Stereo

Audio Leveler With Audio Leveler
Technical Features
Picture in Picture With PIP

Sleep Timer With Sleep Timer
Connectors
Rear Input Connectors Component x 1 • DVI x 1

Headphone Jack With Headphone Jack
Screen Text
Channel Labels With Channel Labels
Speakers
Number of Speakers 2 Speakers

Speaker Power 2 x 7.5 Watt
Dimensions
Width 30.18 in.

Depth 8.11 in.

Height 19.9 in.

Weight 22.05 lb.
Miscellaneous
Cabinet Color Black

Included Accessories Remote Control Batteries

Product ID 27392588

And the 26".........

Key Features
Flat Panel Type LCD

Screen Size 26 inch

Contrast Ratio 800:1

Digital TV Standard HDTV-Ready

Display Resolution 1366 x 768 pixels
Display Capabilities
Digital TV Standard HDTV-Ready - Requires separate receiver to view HDTV signals.

Broadcast Format Displayed 720p (HDTV) • 480p (EDTV) • 480i (SDTV)

Broadcast Format Supported 720p (HDTV)

Built-in Tuner PAL • SECAM

Native Aspect Ratio 16:9
Image Quality
Display Resolution 1366 x 768 pixels

Brightness 500 cd/m²

Viewing Angle 170
Remote Control
Remote Control Standard
Audio Features
Audio Type Virtual Surround

MTS Stereo SAP / MTS Stereo
Technical Features
Picture in Picture With PIP

Sleep Timer With Sleep Timer
Connectors
Rear Input Connectors S-Video x 1 • Component x 1 • Composite x 1 • HDMI x 1 • RF x 1

Rear Output Connectors Audio (RCA) x 1

Headphone Jack With Headphone Jack
Screen Text
Channel Labels With Channel Labels
Speakers
Number of Speakers 2 Speakers

Speaker Power 2 x 5 Watt
Dimensions
Width 21.22 in.

Depth 8.11 in.

Height 26.10 in.

Weight 24.91 lb.
Miscellaneous
Cabinet Color Silver

Included Accessories TV Stand

Product ID 24969294

So from what I can see Brightness is not as good, contrast ratio is much higher and speakers are slightly better on the 27" is that about right?

[EvilBoB]

Looks like the 27" has a better contrast ratio - by quite a bit. Other than that it probably has a slightly faster refresh rate. If you can get the 27" for that price you may as well go for that. (Although I prefer the styling on the 26") :-)

[runner05]

ok go for second 1 as it has HDMI and i dont htink the other 1 does

[EvilBoB]

DVI and HDMI are almost identical interfaces. You can (for around £9) buy a HDMI to DVI cable. The only difference between them is that HDMI also carries the audio down the same cable. If you will be using a seperate amp that would not be needed anyway.

And that is a massive contrast ratio for an LCD. That is plasma figures....

[neilcritc]

The first one is 27"

http://www.be-direct.co.uk/productDe...elkoo&id=19098

ive ordered that one myself but there is a 3 week delay

[runner05]

mate, just been 2 costco that have that 27inc in a 32inc for 700quid inc free 3 years gaurentee

[Lighty]

mate, just been 2 costco that have that 27inc in a 32inc for 700quid inc free 3 years gaurentee

Cheers for that runner will go and take a look

Is it definately the same set as in all the same features?

[neilcritc]

Cheers for that runner will go and take a look

Is it definately the same set as in all the same features?

ive seen the one, but was unsure if it had all the features. BUT you still need to add VAT.... I would still say the 26" is still the best value/quality!

[Lighty]

I thought he said inc Doh!
So its 700 Plus Vat!!! thats a lot more then

[Latman]

Could be wrong but these include the built-in freeview right?

[runner05]

not sure i thought that was including vat but may b wrong, anywya the 3year warentee was 250quid on 1 of them sites