So I need a new TV...

Dan

Dan

Makhulu Silverback
My rear projection monster kicked the bucket this weekend and I've decided to sell it off (once repaired) and move on to some LCD goodness.

Now I'm not exactly rolling in cash at this point in time so I need something cost effective to hook up to my PS3.

Ideally I want something around a 42", obviously suited to gaming, and it doesn't have to wall mountable or have decent sound as I have both of those aspects covered.

Any recommendations?
 
I bought myself a sinotec 32" 720p HD LCD last year for R5k @ game of all places. The 1st one had dead pixels on the screen and they replaced it without thought for brand new one. Sine then I haven't had a moment's trouble with it.

I also use it as my primary PC screen and I think anything bigger than 32" quite simply wouldn't fit. I also run my xbox360 off it and the HD is AMAZING!

Obviously the bravia's are top notch... but I live off an East London salary...
 
Bravia would be ideal but they ain't cheap. My current TV is 42" and I don't want to sacrifice size when I change over if possible.

I see the Sinotec's are quite cheap though, although that contrast ratio doesn't look great?

BTW Voicy I live off an advertising salary so I feel your pain :D
 
I've only heard good things about the Sinotech, so it'll be worth it. I'm looking for a 40" that's full HD. Not many of the around. The Sony Bravia V-Series 40" being one of them.
 
I got a FullHD Samsung 40" 5 series a few months ago for R12800.

I especially wanted something in full hd with a decent response time.

30,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, 5ms response time and full HD, LCD

I love it, no complaints whatsoever.

I previously owned a 42" LG which was stolen. To be honest I have not even noticed the size difference. If anything the Samsung's image looks a bit tighter as a result of the 2inch size difference.

A very good TV that I would highly recommend.
 
The Sinotech looks like it could be an option, although I think it might be smarter in the long run to fork out for a bigger name brand.

At this point it's going to cost me R850 to repair my current TV, so now I'm teetering between fixing it and going LCD. Eish, but the price difference O_o

Tinman, where'd you get your set from?
 
saw a special Game is running on a Samsung 42" plasma R8999 , that's if you have a really dark living room :) hopefully not starting a whole plasma vs lcd war *efg*
 
At home we have a 32" Samsung LCD HD Ready 4 series and a 40" Samsung LCD Full HD 6 series. Don't really notice the quality difference between the two until you watch a Blu-ray. Size-wise, a 32" is great, but the 40" is awesome! We paid R8k for the 32" and R14k for the 40".
 
RustPuppet said:
The Sinotech looks like it could be an option, although I think it might be smarter in the long run to fork out for a bigger name brand.

At this point it's going to cost me R850 to repair my current TV, so now I'm teetering between fixing it and going LCD. Eish, but the price difference O_o

Tinman, where'd you get your set from?
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Nice thing about Sinotec is they're manufactured locally using various parts. I.e. the lcd panels are Samsung and they use various chipsets. It comes with a 5 year warranty as well, which IMHO isn't bad at all.

The thing that confuses people is that they think an LG or a SONY consists 100% of lg/sony parts, when in fact they use chipsets from all over. I.e. most tv's use philips audio IC's or Telefunken SMPS's etc. I know this since I've repaired about 300 tv's in my early days. Philips may not produce wonderful end products, but they are leading in producing medical grade components. So it makes you think.

Just about the only brand who keep to their own "branded" chips is Panasonic - and they make you pay for the "novelty".

So go for the panel that you find gives the best output...sit down and test it or bring in your gaming console to the shop to check it out.
 
Tinman said:
I got a FullHD Samsung 40" 5 series a few months ago for R12800.

I especially wanted something in full hd with a decent response time.

30,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, 5ms response time and full HD, LCD

I love it, no complaints whatsoever.

I previously owned a 42" LG which was stolen. To be honest I have not even noticed the size difference. If anything the Samsung's image looks a bit tighter as a result of the 2inch size difference.

A very good TV that I would highly recommend.
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Probably about the best deal you are going to pick up. If you aren't on too much of a tight budget, go with Sony or Samsung. If they're too expensive... there are some other options.
 
Voicy said:
Nice thing about Sinotec is they're manufactured locally using various parts. I.e. the lcd panels are Samsung and they use various chipsets. It comes with a 5 year warranty as well, which IMHO isn't bad at all.
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Their contrast ratios are quite far off those of the more expensive models. You reckon it's not really an issue?
 
Slummies is nice in that they allow you to bring your console in to test the TV ;)

I am also on the lookout, but really need to focus on what to get first, PC upgrades, laptop or a LCD... decisions, decisions.

They had very nice prices at the Digital Life Expo in Sandton this past weekend, from 27-29 March. I think there was a HD Sony 40" for R8999 or something... unfortunately I deleted the e-mail earlier. :(
 
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