Buying a tv this week, need bit of advice! - Saxperience

Rob_Furio7 · 12th February 2010, 19:14

hi, im buying myself an lcd tv this week. 42"+ in size. at around £5-650. can someone explain to me the Hz of a tv. some say 200Hz and some at 50Hz. What would be an acceptable ammount.
Thanks Rob

haz_pro · 12th February 2010, 19:33

your best bet is to get a tele with the highest hz which is a multiple of 24.

this is because most dvds/blu rays you buy are playable at 24 fps, when you buy a tele with a hz rate which isnt a multiple of 24 then the tele/dvd player has to make up for it, some times by playing 1 frame 3 times and then another frame 4 times meaning an unnatural play back!

thats all i know about teles!

Scott^p · 12th February 2010, 19:57

google avforums and read some reviews/advice

Predator_R32^p · 12th February 2010, 20:12

avforums is the best

have a look at the gallery too lol, some mad people with a lot of money

Whatever it is get an ambilight though there just different and make a better viewing pleasure, scott knows

Tony · 12th February 2010, 20:16

The more Hz the better afaik.

It took me a while to find the last TV I was asked to get. In the end I settled for a Panasonic 42" G15 model iirc.

My attitude has always been buy the best you can at the time a close to your budget as possible.

craig180^p · 12th February 2010, 20:19

Higher refresh rate isn't always better. You can get a better more natural progression on tv/dvd/bluray using a 100hz tv than one with 200hz

I'd concentrate more on which has the better picture quality than facts and figures, trust me you will be amazed at the difference between the range of TV's in your price range

Rob_Furio7 · 12th February 2010, 20:28

thanks for the help guys. i was told that i need a high Hz rating for watching things like football, horse racing extra as there is alot of movement on the screen. Is that correct?

craig180^p · 12th February 2010, 20:32

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Originally Posted by Rob_Furio7

thanks for the help guys. i was told that i need a high Hz rating for watching things like football, horse racing extra as there is alot of movement on the screen. Is that correct?

In theory yes. If you have 2 identical tvs with different refresh rates you will notice a difference but don't be led into the "higher number" game.

Seriously, the best test is to watch a few being demonstrated and don't be mislet by facts and figures

haz_pro · 12th February 2010, 21:30

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Originally Posted by saxo180

In theory yes. If you have 2 identical tvs with different refresh rates you will notice a difference but don't be led into the "higher number" game.

Seriously, the best test is to watch a few being demonstrated and don't be mislet by facts and figures

where would you do this though?

in most shops i have been to the set up of the televisions make them all look terrible!

admad · 12th February 2010, 21:50

i work with allsorts of tv's everyday

imo panasonic have the best pic quality and the most reliable. What ever you do dont buy a sony

Lg, pioneer, Philips, samasung and jvc arent bad. If you can find a Loewe tv for that money these are top quality but can be very very expensive. although i was offered a lasy year model 42" for £500 notes which was a bargain

pm me if you want more info

craig180^p · 12th February 2010, 21:52

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Originally Posted by admad

i work with allsorts of tv's everyday

imo panasonic have the best pic quality and the most reliable. What ever you do dont buy a sony

Lg, samasung and jvc arent bad. If you can find a Loewe tv for that money these are top quality but can be very very expensive. although i was offered a lasy year model 42" for £500 notes which was a bargain

pm me if you want more info

You missed off pioneer