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ssuellid 13 Dec 2005 13:27:24 19,142 posts
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As they say - not HD Ready

cov 13 Dec 2005 13:54:59 2,524 posts
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Stickman wrote:

cov wrote:
LG 32" HDTV ready for �699

here

thoughts? am hovering over the buy button!

HDTV?

yeah yeah sorry getting terms jumbled

cov 13 Dec 2005 13:56:04 2,524 posts
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ssuellid wrote:
As they say - not HD Ready

what they actually say is...

"Hd Ready No" and then "Fully ready for High Definition TV"

to add to the confusion

ssuellid 13 Dec 2005 13:59:02 19,142 posts
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cov wrote:
"Hd Ready No" and then "Fully ready for High Definition TV"

to add to the confusion

Thats the description column - as you probably know from the '

' - tis a tad confusing if you don't realise it.

cov 13 Dec 2005 14:07:16 2,524 posts
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Furbs wrote:
Bit confused.
[link=http://www.powerhouse.co.uk/pws/ProductDetails.ice?ProductID=18552&categoryID=CAT_FLATPANELTVS&navCategoryID=DEPT_TELEVISION">Powerhouse (who I bought it off) say this is not a HDTV, yet the spec at

cov 13 Dec 2005 14:15:12 2,524 posts
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Furbs wrote:
Yeah I picked on up in August when they were a bit more expensive

I wont pass full judgment till I've tried my 360 on it tonight, but overall I'm pretty impressed. The one thing I will say is I dont have a trained eye like silentbob or rhythm probably have, but the few Xbox games that run at 720p/1080i I run look really nice. Its also bloody hard finding any reviews on it at all, which may not be a good sign, but I've always liked LG screens. As mentioned elsewhere, up close normal TV looks cack, but thats not really unique to this one, but from my viewing distance of about 8 feet (further if I'm at my desk) it looks nice, bright and vibrant colours.

Most annoying thing is it takes 10 secs to switch input mode!

cheers furbs that helps, will be interested in how you go tonight, it would be great if you could post your feedback

ssuellid 13 Dec 2005 14:15:23 19,142 posts
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Some companies sell different products in different countries but use the same model numbers. Be careful comparing US specs and UK specs as they might not physically be the same device and almost definetly won't be the same software/firmware.

ssuellid 13 Dec 2005 14:18:43 19,142 posts
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Furbs wrote:
/prepares to shout at Powerhouse when Sky go HD

From what I read and if iirc you should be fine for a few years as the first Sky HD will support component - no HDCP to worry about.

cov 13 Dec 2005 14:19:32 2,524 posts
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I take it if it has those specs then it is a good buy?

cov 13 Dec 2005 14:26:31 2,524 posts
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magic, i did see that the other model RZ32LZ55 has "DVI Connectivity with HDCP." I hope that's not the difference between the two

cov 13 Dec 2005 14:27:14 2,524 posts
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rhythm wrote:

cov wrote:
I take it if it has those specs then it is a good buy?

It's not bad. There're a couple of actual HD-Ready sets at that price though

name/brand/if you are exceptionally nice, links

ssuellid 13 Dec 2005 14:28:28 19,142 posts
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The first generation of Sky�s High Definition STB will, as well as the HDMI output, have analogue component outputs which will work in full HD resolution," said Sky's new head of HD marketing at a press event organised by Sony and attended by Digital Spy's Alan Jay. "All Sky�s programming will be available in HD over the analogue port of this receiver."

For anyone worried.

ssuellid 13 Dec 2005 14:32:35 19,142 posts
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Furbs wrote:
Maybe silentbob should stick that in the first post...

Good idea. linky just in case.

Skys HD site says you need a HD Ready TV - as did the FAQ - but the linked text is more recent.

So you should be fine for a couple of years at least with a HD capable TV with component inputs. But to be totally future proof you do need a TV with the HD Ready logo - and most will have now.

ssuellid 13 Dec 2005 14:39:45 19,142 posts
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erm, thats why I said have the HD Ready logo.

cov 13 Dec 2005 15:21:45 2,524 posts
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rhythm wrote:

cov wrote:
I take it if it has those specs then it is a good buy?

It's not bad. There're a couple of actual HD-Ready sets at that price though

tried searching but I can't seem to find a 32"er hd ready set for under �700....

cov 13 Dec 2005 15:30:18 2,524 posts
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cheers for those, much appreciated

cov 13 Dec 2005 15:31:50 2,524 posts
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may be worth paying a bit extra for a samsung similar spec

cov 13 Dec 2005 15:38:29 2,524 posts
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I know I always do this, set a budget and then go up, up, and up

maybe 28" would be better (trying to stop myself blowing all my cash!)

cov 13 Dec 2005 16:14:45 2,524 posts
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found the viewsonic review

and yup its �675 at misco

Looks good, bit of a concern over the 1024x768 res and 16 ms response time

I;ve got a 32" crt widescreen which is nearly too big for my living room (am in a flat) so very good point peeps

ssuellid 13 Dec 2005 16:18:29 19,142 posts
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I wall mounted my 32" LCD - the 28" CRT and table used to stick out miles so they look about the same size.

bivith 13 Dec 2005 16:34:26 2,469 posts
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cov wrote:
found the viewsonic review

and yup its �675 at misco

Looks good, bit of a concern over the 1024x768 res and 16 ms response time

I;ve got a 32" crt widescreen which is nearly too big for my living room (am in a flat) so very good point peeps

that's a pretty comprehensive set of inputs.

morriss 31 Dec 2005 19:44:59 71,293 posts
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Apparently I need a "3 cinch to VGA cable" according to my TV manual i.e. a compent to VGA converter. I can't seem to find one on the internet however. Any ideas?

morriss 31 Dec 2005 19:49:16 71,293 posts
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Oh, found some. They're vewy expensive

morriss 1 Jan 2006 10:05:29 71,293 posts
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Anyone know if this would work on a normal monitor or would it have to be an ATi graphices card? Could I not just plug my 360 component cables in here, use my VGA/DVi adapter and hey presto, 1080i?

Edited by morriss at 10:07:40 01-01-2006

morriss 1 Jan 2006 10:11:23 71,293 posts
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Found it!

ssuellid 1 Jan 2006 10:17:47 19,142 posts
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This lot make great video convertors. I have and RGB to SVideo convertor from them and its excellent.

Khab 4 Jan 2006 22:49:12 6,583 posts
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I am going nuts trying to figure out what to go for. Currently I'm looking at Samsung's line. Whaddya reckon:

[link=http://www.samsung.com/uk/products/television/plasma/ps42s5hxxeu.asp?page=Specifications">Plasma or

malteaserhead 5 Jan 2006 23:55:15 13,443 posts
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sorry for the noobosity but would this telly be a good choice for the xbox360? is 1080i grand? (i did read the info on page one and am still the confuseored)

CRTHDTV

MrWorf 5 Jan 2006 23:56:42 64,187 posts
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malteaserhead wrote:
sorry for the noobosity but would this telly be a good choice for the xbox360? is 1080i grand? (i did read the info on page one and am still the confuseored)

CRTHDTV

Now that's a HDTV I'd buy. I love CRT.

malteaserhead 6 Jan 2006 00:01:25 13,443 posts
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yes CRT HD ready in the uk!? o_0
.. but I don't know much about these things - good price too eh?

Edited by malteaserhead at 00:02:33 06-01-2006

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