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Gaming TV's
Topic Started: Dec 1 2008, 10:09 AM (390 Views)
B00mer182	Dec 1 2008, 10:09 AM Post #1
Pew Pew! Wiki Fresh! Posts: 2,318 Group: Clan Member Member #74 Joined: Jun 21, 2008 Xbox Live Gamertag B00mer182	Looking to treat myself at crimbo with a new TV but, i cant seem to find one thats sweet. I found this one Phillips 42PFL9632 but on reading reviews it suffers from lag for games. Now i know i need to look at refresh rates etc and 100hz blah blah blah but the fact is even with all that crap some still cant cope with gaming. What you guys using? Any recommendations? Any good Deals? Im looking for a 42" Cheers



MeatyFiend	Dec 1 2008, 10:35 AM Post #2
Posts: 5,289 Group: Admins Member #21 Joined: Dec 30, 2007 Xbox Live Gamertag MeatyFiend	i think samsung do some of the best tv's but thats just my opinion. i've got a 27" evesham, which is ok but not brilliant. what price you lookin to be in??



B00mer182	Dec 1 2008, 10:41 AM Post #3
Pew Pew! Wiki Fresh! Posts: 2,318 Group: Clan Member Member #74 Joined: Jun 21, 2008 Xbox Live Gamertag B00mer182	900 spondoolies MAX!



the mighty coco	Dec 1 2008, 01:30 PM Post #4
4th admin of the apocalypse!!! Posts: 6,377 Group: Admins Member #7 Joined: Dec 27, 2007 Xbox Live Gamertag the mighty coco	i have a 37" samsung. it's a budget range but everything works well. there is a game mode which increases the refresh rates and whatnot, down to 5ms i think. it was only £375 at the time which was a bargain. i've used my laptop with the hd dvd drive and tho it's only hd ready it looks stunning. deadly has the same model as me but the 50" and it's just as good. i only got it as a stop gap but after chrimbo and that i might look for a full hd panel and get a blu-ray drive. try hdtvorg.co.uk i found the reviews and price check thing pretty handy when i was shopping around.



cybadaz	Dec 1 2008, 04:09 PM Post #5
Self Pleasuring Simian Posts: 5,703 Group: Admins Member #2 Joined: Dec 24, 2007 Xbox Live Gamertag cybaDAZ	i have both a 46" samsung and a 28" sharp Aquos - since i went to the smaller screen ive never looked back Son has an even better pic using the uuber pinsharp LG 26/28" i dunno less is more ,sometimes , all id say is dont compromise screen size for pixel refresh rate and Contrast ratio ---- for watching crap on telly go as big as ur wallet and wall can take tho ;)



B00mer182	Dec 1 2008, 04:26 PM Post #6
Pew Pew! Wiki Fresh! Posts: 2,318 Group: Clan Member Member #74 Joined: Jun 21, 2008 Xbox Live Gamertag B00mer182	Well refresh rate on that phillips is sweet but still says it lags



the mighty coco	Dec 1 2008, 05:18 PM Post #7
4th admin of the apocalypse!!! Posts: 6,377 Group: Admins Member #7 Joined: Dec 27, 2007 Xbox Live Gamertag the mighty coco	just noticed the link in your original post. that telly looks pretty good. 3ms response time is pretty good. i'm no expert but i don't think i've seen any better, how can this lag if refreshes that fast? i've never noticed any lag on deadly's 50" panel an thats a 5ms response. amazon has it currently unavailable, what price is it?



B00mer182	Dec 1 2008, 05:53 PM Post #8
Pew Pew! Wiki Fresh! Posts: 2,318 Group: Clan Member Member #74 Joined: Jun 21, 2008 Xbox Live Gamertag B00mer182	let me did out the review i read



B00mer182	Dec 1 2008, 06:02 PM Post #9
Pew Pew! Wiki Fresh! Posts: 2,318 Group: Clan Member Member #74 Joined: Jun 21, 2008 Xbox Live Gamertag B00mer182	Quote: Re: Is the Philips 42pfl9632 woth £200 more than the Toshiba 42Z3030? GI'd go for the Philips. It has the best SD quality of any set and the ambilight is superb. I would certainly recommend it over the other two sets you have mentioned. If you play games then the Phlips might be an issue as some gamers are complaining that there is a lag of around 100ms. This is due to the extensive processing involved in cleaning each pixel before it is sent to the screen. Very effective but could be a problem if you are a hard core gamer. Lots of people are hoping a firmware update due in mid February will improve the lag problem. Good luck Found this, dont want to fork out cash if its gonna be a bitch Not the only thing said about it, but found on a HD User webby of some sort Edited by B00mer182, Dec 1 2008, 06:07 PM.



Ulteria	Dec 1 2008, 06:32 PM Post #10
leader of team rubbish 8) WOOT Posts: 335 Group: Clan Member Member #123 Joined: Oct 5, 2008	well ive got a LG 42" 1080p or i... cant remember what, also got the cable that supports the setting too, and well lets say, i fucking love it, i cant fault it. never had an lg before this and i dont think i will ever change now such a sturdy make and when i bought it the guy said that this was one of the best tv's for gaming..... wether theres a whole lot of truth in that i dont know but hey. neways thats my 2 cents LG TV hope that link works dno what your price range is but that looks pretty decent and its got same specs as mine. Edited by Ulteria, Dec 1 2008, 06:37 PM.



cybadaz	Dec 2 2008, 09:15 AM Post #11
Self Pleasuring Simian Posts: 5,703 Group: Admins Member #2 Joined: Dec 24, 2007 Xbox Live Gamertag cybaDAZ	yeah , things change month by month , and when i got my samsung , they where the kings of LCD technology , but like Ulteria says LG take some beating , but to be honest any top brand can make affordable sets at 42" with under 6ms (which was very fast last year ) --- so 3ms prr will be more than dandy. if u cant decide between 2 look for other things like connectivity / contrast ratio or even speakers - All i can say is im glad im not looking right now coz i know how anal id get over their specs LOL



B00mer182	Dec 11 2008, 11:36 PM Post #12
Pew Pew! Wiki Fresh! Posts: 2,318 Group: Clan Member Member #74 Joined: Jun 21, 2008 Xbox Live Gamertag B00mer182	Beginning to think there isnt a particular TV thats great for gaming cause for every bugger i read about there seems to be some fault along the way. Lots of nice TV's out there but no matter what i search there just isnt a great gaming TV



MeatyFiend	Dec 12 2008, 12:30 AM Post #13
Posts: 5,289 Group: Admins Member #21 Joined: Dec 30, 2007 Xbox Live Gamertag MeatyFiend	you've got to take into account that its peoples opinions boom, i'd say find a nice LG, Sony or Samsung that has a decent contrast ratio/re-fresh rate and you won't have that many problems at all. i've got a 27" evesham HD, had it years and i've never had any probs with it even though it really isn't one of the best.



the mighty coco	Dec 12 2008, 12:25 PM Post #14
4th admin of the apocalypse!!! Posts: 6,377 Group: Admins Member #7 Joined: Dec 27, 2007 Xbox Live Gamertag the mighty coco	and as if by magic gamesradar does a quick editorial about value for money gaming t.v's. check it here boomer.



Johnny	Dec 12 2008, 02:06 PM Post #15
Well look happy you stupid bastards... Posts: 3,190 Group: Clan Member Member #118 Joined: Sep 18, 2008 Xbox Live Gamertag Rott3nJ0hnnY	ive been thinking of getting a new tv, im currently using a 32" sharp, its 4 years old and as you can imagine the width is larger than the screen lol and weighs a fucking ton haha, but saying that its a cracking picture and had no probs with it. But I would like more space and an LCD one is the only way... Edited by Johnny, Dec 12 2008, 02:07 PM.



Kiltedmuff	Dec 12 2008, 06:34 PM Post #16
The Kilted One Posts: 1,498 Group: Clan Member Member #8 Joined: Dec 27, 2007	When i first got my 360 last October i tried playing on a regular 22" tele but found i couldn't read some of the text when playing Forza 2. I snapped up a 26" HD LCD from Argos by that well known electrical company Acoustic Solutions. Cost me the princely some of £270 and the picture is stunning. Runs very nicely at 1080I. Sorted.



B00mer182	Dec 21 2008, 06:43 PM Post #17
Pew Pew! Wiki Fresh! Posts: 2,318 Group: Clan Member Member #74 Joined: Jun 21, 2008 Xbox Live Gamertag B00mer182	Took the plunge went for a Samsung in the end seems to be no blur etc so im happy bunny :D



cybadaz	Dec 22 2008, 11:30 AM Post #18
Self Pleasuring Simian Posts: 5,703 Group: Admins Member #2 Joined: Dec 24, 2007 Xbox Live Gamertag cybaDAZ	nice 1 Boom , youre impressed then ..... we was in Makro on sat n Claire was eyeing up a new telly , i was getting excited ...but ...... i think she did it just to get me to walk around the store with a hard on LOL eeek



Johnny	Dec 22 2008, 12:26 PM Post #19
Well look happy you stupid bastards... Posts: 3,190 Group: Clan Member Member #118 Joined: Sep 18, 2008 Xbox Live Gamertag Rott3nJ0hnnY	Hahahaha, thats one way to get you to look around, very clever lol



B00mer182	Dec 22 2008, 03:30 PM Post #20
Pew Pew! Wiki Fresh! Posts: 2,318 Group: Clan Member Member #74 Joined: Jun 21, 2008 Xbox Live Gamertag B00mer182	Yes mate seems a good lil number, tbh if you go looking in to it too much you come out non the wiser there are pro's n con's too all of em. Stick to your budget n get one you like 100hz+ is meant to sort out any screen blur but like i say ive heard ppl dont see much of it anyway. Edited by B00mer182, Dec 22 2008, 05:14 PM.



cybadaz	Dec 22 2008, 04:15 PM Post #21
Self Pleasuring Simian Posts: 5,703 Group: Admins Member #2 Joined: Dec 24, 2007 Xbox Live Gamertag cybaDAZ	aye - know what you mean , i spend forever researching cameras too , and before long i was stretching my budget just so i could get features ive never used , -



B00mer182	Dec 26 2008, 12:26 PM Post #22
Pew Pew! Wiki Fresh! Posts: 2,318 Group: Clan Member Member #74 Joined: Jun 21, 2008 Xbox Live Gamertag B00mer182	went back to Curry's this morning to see if my TV had dropped in price and it was £50 cheaper, took my receipt to the desk n got me £50 back mwhahaha



Johnny	Jul 11 2009, 01:42 PM Post #23
Well look happy you stupid bastards... Posts: 3,190 Group: Clan Member Member #118 Joined: Sep 18, 2008 Xbox Live Gamertag Rott3nJ0hnnY	gonna bump this guys because I am after a new tv for the living room.. price upto £400.00, 32" and bigger if possible, looked but soooooooooooooooo many to choose from, so any bargains you may find or know about please post on here



Johnny	Jul 12 2009, 11:59 AM Post #24
Well look happy you stupid bastards... Posts: 3,190 Group: Clan Member Member #118 Joined: Sep 18, 2008 Xbox Live Gamertag Rott3nJ0hnnY	Found this one at Asda, an unbranded one but 37" and good reviews, worth a consider I think http://direct.asda.com/Elonex-37+-LNX378BB-HD-Ready-LCD-TV-/000585429,default,pd.html



B00mer182	Jul 12 2009, 03:27 PM Post #25
Pew Pew! Wiki Fresh! Posts: 2,318 Group: Clan Member Member #74 Joined: Jun 21, 2008 Xbox Live Gamertag B00mer182	Only thing i could'nt see johnny was 100Hz to save on motion blur (on mine in Cinema mode the CoD crosshair staggers across the screen Game mode which is 100hz no blur at all) Also that ad says its HD Ready but not full HD which is 1080p. In fact it doesn't say what it is could be anything 1080i 720p. Worth checking bud ;) Edited by B00mer182, Jul 12 2009, 03:28 PM.



GingerElvis	Jul 12 2009, 03:39 PM Post #26
I might be boring, but inside there's interesting person waiting to get out. Posts: 587 Group: Clan Member Member #19 Joined: Dec 30, 2007 Xbox Live Gamertag GingerElvis	Usually, if it says HD Ready, it mean's it's only 720p



cybadaz	Jul 12 2009, 03:54 PM Post #27
Self Pleasuring Simian Posts: 5,703 Group: Admins Member #2 Joined: Dec 24, 2007 Xbox Live Gamertag cybaDAZ	yeah , if its 1080p they usually nail it on the screen i hate looking for new stuff , the internet is suc a great place to get the lowdown its makes buying anything a nightmare , nothing becomes good enough LOL have fun researching tho mate , im still recovering from searching the specs on Lappys under £450 lol



Johnny	Jul 12 2009, 04:32 PM Post #28
Well look happy you stupid bastards... Posts: 3,190 Group: Clan Member Member #118 Joined: Sep 18, 2008 Xbox Live Gamertag Rott3nJ0hnnY	doing my head in now, sick of looking



GingerElvis	Jul 12 2009, 05:15 PM Post #29
I might be boring, but inside there's interesting person waiting to get out. Posts: 587 Group: Clan Member Member #19 Joined: Dec 30, 2007 Xbox Live Gamertag GingerElvis	I find *http://www.reevoo.com/* quite helpful - worth looking at anyhoo Edited by GingerElvis, Jul 12 2009, 05:16 PM.



Soaking	Jul 28 2009, 04:46 PM Post #30
keep the blue flag flying high Posts: 246 Group: Clan Member Member #181 Joined: Jul 5, 2009 Xbox Live Gamertag SoakingDegree	new TV's wow new TV's just keep getting better and better.



MeatyFiend	Jul 28 2009, 06:56 PM Post #31
Posts: 5,289 Group: Admins Member #21 Joined: Dec 30, 2007 Xbox Live Gamertag MeatyFiend	nice, i want one, i'll get a new tv in the future sometime, want to upgrade my 27" evesham, which is ok but nae brilliant at all... i don't want something too big, i think 37 is as big as i'd want to go



Flashback 70	Jul 29 2009, 10:30 PM Post #32
Posts: 35 Group: Clan Member Member #189 Joined: Jul 20, 2009	Downstairs tel ive got the Panasonic 32' 1080p LZD 80, top banana TV stunning with the 360 and SKY HD. most of the time my computer/360 is hooked up to my DELL 24' 1080p which i got for £200 from DELLS website again cracking 24' Blu-ray and 360 look fantastic through it bargain of the year that monitor (got HDMI,DVI and VGA connections also.)



Cudmoro	Nov 1 2009, 12:09 PM Post #33
Posts: 160 Group: Clan Member Member #174 Joined: Jun 8, 2009	Guys, little help needed. I am looking to get a new 19" TV for spare room, it will be connected to XBox for a while too i think, choices are either standard LG, Tecknika with USB recordability (both £150) or Toshiba with built in DVD (£220 with 5 year warranty included). Any suggestions..... I am leaning towards LG as less to go wrong, but help is good!!



B00mer182	Nov 1 2009, 12:18 PM Post #34
Pew Pew! Wiki Fresh! Posts: 2,318 Group: Clan Member Member #74 Joined: Jun 21, 2008 Xbox Live Gamertag B00mer182	If its not gonna be your main Xbox tv i wouldn't be too fussed only got to put up with it for a while, go with the best for the money. £150 quid on TV-DVD players are cheap as chips £20 (probably less in super market) = £170 Toshiba = £220 Saving of £50 = MW2 covered



Johnny	Nov 1 2009, 12:27 PM Post #35
Well look happy you stupid bastards... Posts: 3,190 Group: Clan Member Member #118 Joined: Sep 18, 2008 Xbox Live Gamertag Rott3nJ0hnnY	Aye take note of The B00m... he helped me when I got my 2 new tv's



Cudmoro	Nov 1 2009, 12:39 PM Post #36
Posts: 160 Group: Clan Member Member #174 Joined: Jun 8, 2009	the Toshiba is the problem as £220 with 5 year cover seems a decent deal, but I don't like to spend money at the best of times. I will go to John Lewis at lunch tomorrow and have a gander, then Tesco to but from their. cheers guys



cybadaz	Nov 1 2009, 12:43 PM Post #37
Self Pleasuring Simian Posts: 5,703 Group: Admins Member #2 Joined: Dec 24, 2007 Xbox Live Gamertag cybaDAZ	go for the best you can afford (screen quality wise) - so that would probably mean dumping the one with a DVD player .... LG LCD TVs are amongst the best out there , especially their £250 and under screens , we bought a 26incher from ebuyer a year ago for my son and its proper spot on , it cost £250 back then ....... so i'd check EBUYER .com i think thats its url . this is a link to their TV , not sure if the one we bought came under the list MONITORS with speakers , but its worth a dig around , Televisions here is a list of monitors , some come with Freeview and there are some good quality tellys listed , monitorssss £220 LG 23"monitor with freeview ive not rummaged around the specs , but it should hit the spot ;)



Cudmoro	Nov 1 2009, 03:26 PM Post #38
Posts: 160 Group: Clan Member Member #174 Joined: Jun 8, 2009	Cheers Daz. I am angling towards the LG, it is reduced 50 notes at the minute so even better value. VAT goes up in December so will have to go sooner rather than leaving it like i normally do!!



Yambo	Nov 3 2009, 12:57 PM Post #39
Posts: 33 Group: Clan Member Member #175 Joined: Jun 10, 2009 Xbox Live Gamertag YamByakdBiskie	what do people think of led tellys? i think they must be the sharpest picture u can get and the best 4 gaming. Thsts only from 10mins staring at the display comparison in currys like!



Gee	Nov 3 2009, 02:34 PM Post #40
Posts: 3,582 Group: Admins Member #1 Joined: Dec 23, 2007 Xbox Live Gamertag Gee2909	LED TV's are LCD TV's with a different light source



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