What TV would be ideal?

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Hey everyone! :)

Over the holidays i've been working and i've racked up close to $800 AUD. Which means it's time for me to finally get a new TV in my room.

Has any body got any tips or ideas on what I should get, including specs ect.

What I am currently looking at buying is a 32" (81cm) HD LED TV with 4 x HDMI outputs, Built in tuner and 1920x1080 screen. (Which I believe is 1080i or p) But is has a low refresher rate, which would lead to visual lagg (Im guessing)

Also, just going to chuck in another question, since I do not have a wall-socket input I am using 'bunny ears' to recieve a signal for TV. If I have a digital set-top box, will bunny ears still work to recieve a signal or will I have to get a TV output in my room?
 
Hello.

I think your budget is putting you right into the heart of Samsung territory. You're right that you need a screen that can run 1920x1080, as that's what you need for 1080p. 1080i (i for interlaced) is rubbish for moving subjects since it flickers. Which brings me on to refresh rate and lag. With a lower refresh rate, you will see some ghosting, rather than lag. You'd only see lag if the frame rate dropped below around 50Hz, which you shouldn't. You should be able to buy a 100Hz TV for your budget.

Oh, I found this one: http://dicksmith.com.au/product/GE6...2-quot-full-high-definition-lcd-tv-kdl32ex500

And you HDMIs are inputs!

I don't know if it's the same in Australia, but over-the-air digital broadcasting is a bit finnicky with aerials. I know some people can pick up with indoor aerials, but it would depend upon your distance from the transmitter, and whether you have line-of-sight. An external aerial will always be better.
 
GilesGuthrie
Hello.

I think your budget is putting you right into the heart of Samsung territory. You're right that you need a screen that can run 1920x1080, as that's what you need for 1080p. 1080i (i for interlaced) is rubbish for moving subjects since it flickers. Which brings me on to refresh rate and lag. With a lower refresh rate, you will see some ghosting, rather than lag. You'd only see lag if the frame rate dropped below around 50Hz, which you shouldn't. You should be able to buy a 100Hz TV for your budget.

Oh, I found this one: http://dicksmith.com.au/product/GE6...2-quot-full-high-definition-lcd-tv-kdl32ex500

And you HDMIs are inputs!

I don't know if it's the same in Australia, but over-the-air digital broadcasting is a bit finnicky with aerials. I know some people can pick up with indoor aerials, but it would depend upon your distance from the transmitter, and whether you have line-of-sight. An external aerial will always be better.
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Cheers for the quick feedback :)

The TV looks good, it will probably be the best choice.

In Australia we're still on the Anolouge signal stage, but they are slowly fading that out so that we can convert to digital. By Aerials I meant the hole in the wall that you plug your set top box into so that you can recieve a signal. It's okay though, I spoke to my parents and they're willing to get someone in to get an aerial output in my room.

(Our current anntena is on the roof)
 
Just thought i'd give you a BIG THANK-YOU.

After visiting a few shops, I found that this TV had everything that I needed in a TV for my room. So I headed down to my local DickSmith and inquired, which is when I found out that they only had one left, which must mean it's a good TV. I've got it on lay-buy and am picking it up next week.

Once again, thanks heaps for your help GilesGuthrie. :)
 
:) I picked my Sony Bravia up today. It has USB Compatability, built in HD tuner, Dolbly Digital Sound, 4 x HDMI inputs and 100Hz. Have to wait till Chrissy to use it though. :'(
 

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