480i just wont cut it.

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Im in Luck!!!!

My brother has a 24 inch HP LCD for his computer, when the screen is black, there is a small area that is lighter in color like something was pressed upon it, so he wants a new one. Whats he gonna do with the old one, let me have it of course! I think this is the one http://www.amazon.com/W2408-Vivid-Widescreen-Monitor-BrightView/dp/B000RY0PIQ
I have already played gt5p on it and it's just plain sick, it's like a whole new game. I know it seems kinda small but when watching movies it's basically the same size as my 27 inch pile of crap.

So tell me if you think it's a decent screen.
 
get the 42" 720p panasonic for $1000, absolute best bang for your buck

the only better quality tv is a pioneer, and those are typically $200+ more

and do a lot of research on sites DEDICATED to reviewing HDTVs, not gtplanet :lol:
 
Ok, I'm going to brag :) sorry, I'm just so chuffed with it.

I bought a 46" Samsung LE46F86 and its wonderful. 25,000:1 contrast, 1080p. Plays games like a dream. Cost me £1400 though.

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JackM
Ok, I'm going to brag :) sorry, I'm just so chuffed with it.

I bought a 46" Samsung LE46F86 and its wonderful. 25,000:1 contrast, 1080p. Plays games like a dream. Cost me £1400 though.

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That would be a plasma right? My 46" AQUOS (LCD) has 10,000:1, which is on the higher end of the scale for LCDs.
 
Check newegg.com. They typically have lower prices on most computer hardware, and some other electrical appliances. For instance, they have a few LCD TVs for ~$600 or less that are from 26'' to 32'', if you're still thinking about getting a new one.

[Edit] Heh, this thread is a bit older than I had thought...
 
go to the store and look at the tvs. play around with the factory picture settings because the ones set in the store are usually set up for in store viewing. don't pay as much attention to the contrast ratio as people in here tell you. the manufacturer can put whatever they want for that number because there is no one that governs that area of the tv specs. go to consumer reports site and see what they say about tvs that your looking at. thats what i did and they were dead on with mine. i got a good deal and a great tv.
 
bevo
go to the store and look at the tvs. play around with the factory picture settings because the ones set in the store are usually set up for in store viewing.
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Yea, try and get some store views, or go to a proper AV retailer and ask for a demo of any of the TVs your interested in.
My set has a claimed 25,000:1 contrast. Which, of course, seems very high. But it does actually have the best black levels of any (equivalent) LCD on the market, in my opinion at least.

And get 1080p. No ifs or buts, just get it.
 
Contrast ratios are all over the place in the TV world, if you want to see how a TV performs then the best way to do it is to go into an electronics store and view one for yourself. My LCD is 5,000:1 ratio and it looks great, even compared to higher end models, mainly because the Philips Pixel Perfect engine enhances the image very nicely.

Panasonic are bringing out a TV later this year with a dynamic contrast ratio of 1,000,000:1 so you can't really trust any of the figures that much! :lol:

Oh, and when it comes to screen sizes and viewing distances, we've got GT5:P on a 52" rear projection screen at work and it looks awesome. I can't wait to see how it looks on the 60" LCD we have upstairs. :)
 
casey_2005
I recently got gt5 prologue, and man are the graphics amazing, i spend almost as much time watching the replays as i do playing the game. Now i cant complain too much cause the tv i got was given to me for free anyways. But i can only imagine how much better it would look with a tv that supports 1080p or even 1080i, i could live with that. With my current tv i can't read the gauges, cars that are ahead in the distance are too blurry, and i dont have a wide enough view of the inside of the cars.

Im getting about $600 back from taxes, and was wondering if there is any decent HDTVs out there in that price range. Nothing too big, 30 inches or so would do the job. I've looked up a few but if anyone knows of some good deals your input would help:) so tell me what you use.
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I have a 32" LG

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Bundle-LG-Television-HDMI-HDMI-gold-plated/dp/B00168WZDA/ref=sr_1_18?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1206904128&sr=1-18

I think it's a great TV if you, like, me don't have a lot of money 👍
 
If you use SD TV get at least a component cable("RGB scart" for Europe). The picture will be exactly clean and sharp like on HDTV but with 480i resolution. No more dim in the distance and crappy colors. Standart resolution with composite cables isn't even real. If we have 720x480(or 720x576 for Europe) than with composite we get a bit less than even that. So only RGB scart is the native and best.
Composite connection won't cut it that I agree.
 
Ruhee
I have a 32" LG

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Bundle-LG-Television-HDMI-HDMI-gold-plated/dp/B00168WZDA/ref=sr_1_18?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1206904128&sr=1-18

I think it's a great TV if you, like, me don't have a lot of money 👍
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I recently sold one of those to a friend of mine! :lol: They're very nice TVs, especially for the money. One of the best value for money sets around IMO, unless you take into account Samsung. But don't get me started on Samsung...

RGB Scart is a must if playing in SD too. If you're going for HD, any HDMI lead will do.
 
Black levels are important though.

Just look at this new concept TV buy pioneer;

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Amazing.
 
Pioneer are stunning televisions, the Kuro screens really do make a massive, massive difference. The current range aren't 1080p though IIRC!
 
Moglet
I recently sold one of those to a friend of mine! :lol: They're very nice TVs, especially for the money. One of the best value for money sets around IMO, unless you take into account Samsung. But don't get me started on Samsung...

RGB Scart is a must if playing in SD too. If you're going for HD, any HDMI lead will do.
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I agree. I think the quality compared to the prize is very high. When I bought it I also looked at TVs that cost twice as much but not many of them had better picture than my LG
 
I would just like to put in a word for smaller HDTVs. I have 52" & 37" LCD TVs, but I generally play driving sims with my 19" HDTV set up on a desk, immediately behind my G25 wheel. I also take it with me when I travel on business in my car, which I do a lot. Ideally, I would say a 26" - 32" would be perfect for driving sim use (at close range).

I hear about people who have wheel set ups, but do not use them because of the hassle of setting them up with their large, living room TVs. With my dedicated TV, I can always play (using headphones & a Buttkicker) & I don't disturb anyone else...
 
Heh, I'm using a Samsung 216BW monitor on my PS3. 21.6in widescreen, 1000:1 contrast (3000:1 dynamic contrast), 1680x1050 max res (up to 1080i on a PS3), 5ms response. I got it off of newegg for $280 for my gaming PC, but when I got my PS3, I grabbed an HDMI to DVI adapter for some HD! It's far from the best out there, but surely blows away a standard def TV. GT5P, Uncharted, Motorstorm, etc look amazing on it. And Blu Ray movies are extremely awesome. Heck, my whole "HT" system (if you wanna call it that) is all budget stuff. $280 monitor, a 5.1 surround sound system that I got 5 years ago from Target on clearence for $65, PS3, Driving Force Pro, and my $1500 gaming PC that I built. The monitor and surround sound are low end, but I'm still able to enjoy the goodies that many people spend thousands to get. Hearing a pack of cars whiz by in GT5P is so cool, and seeing them go by in 1080i just makes it all the better.

I'm just tryin to show ya that you dont have to spend tons of money to enjoy the luxuries of high def and other "high end" HT features. Just gotta shop around and do some research.
 
I thought I'd ask what do you people think of those cheap but good picture quality CRT HD TV's? We have them in here for about $600 for wide 32" Philips 720p and 1080i. They have HDMI, component, scart etc. Do you think they are a good deal for PS3 gaming? I mean this is CRT, beautiful colors, 100Hz refresh rate and all.
 
If you want to compare contrast ratios, you should mention whether it's white-to-white, on-off, ANSI or what. Most advertised ratios are just marketing numbers, it all depends on the measuring technique. If you're on a budget, I'd opt for a 720p rather than 1080p, since the difference won't be that big in small screens. Even with a 40-50" 1080p won't be distinguishable unless you sit close to the screen, say well under 10'. The real benefits of 1080p come from large screens, mainly projector screens of 60"+.
 

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