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Playstation 3 Hardware \ Best LCD/Plasma TV to get for your ps3?

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The title says it all

i'm looking at buying a tv in the coming months for my ps3. the way things are going, its gonna be a 32 inch lcd tv, but i cant decide which brand to get (samsung/lg/sony/etc?) my budget is about 1 grand.

any recommendations? anything i should be aware of ie response time, etc?

Thanks in advance!

12/05/2008

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crazynites says:

Cant go too wrong with a Sony or Samsung, I have a Samsung 42" Full HD LCD & games look amazing on it. I think it comes down to personal preference in the end but im sure a few more technically minded people will post in here with some advice.

12/05/2008

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zyxses says:

Any of the MAJOR brands will be fine. There is little between then these days.

12/05/2008

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kent says:

I reckon Sony Bravia "D" series and and Panasonic Viera 700A are d good choices... both 100 motion flow... i have panasonic viera and im loving it... Samsung is also a good brand especially d looks but also u need to consider its qualit...^^

12/05/2008

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RSOP says:

dont know about the bugget but may have to spend a little bit more for those brands got a sonybriva 32 in my room love it but depends on you

12/05/2008

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SiR409 says:

Any HD LCD regardless of quality will be way better than playing on SD. It depends on your budget. You can get a lower range FULL HD lcd 42" tv for about $1699 from Bing Lee. It depends on your budget. If you want awesome, then go a 50" X series Bravia.. nothing beats it. But if you're on a low budget, go for whatever you can afford. There will be minimal differences between all TV's at this price.

12/05/2008

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jinx405 says:

kent said: I reckon Sony Bravia "D" series and and Panasonic Viera 700A are d good choices... both 100 motion flow... i have panasonic viera and im loving it... Samsung is also a good brand especially d looks but also u need to consider its qualit...^^

this Motion Flow thingy - does it work on games? i read a review on cnet saying it doesnt really affect games, and it makes movies slightly artificial looking.

RSOP said: dont know about the bugget but may have to spend a little bit more for those brands got a sonybriva 32 in my room love it but depends on you

yeah i know - does your bravia support full hd? the way things are going, i'll have to increase my budget to prob 1500, but the same questions comes up again.

unknown brand for bigger screen, or known brand for smaller screen, with that budget?

12/05/2008

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SiR409 says:

Age old question mate, quality or quantity? Go in the store and look at the quality between the different TV types. Only person that can decide is you. Personally, I love my 42", and couldn't settle for any smaller. The quality is perfect for me, in everything I do. DVD's, blurays, 1080p gaming - all come up perfect. You compare a $1699 (probably cheaper for cash) LCD against the equivalent Bravia X-Series, and I can tell you - there's certainly not $3000 worth of difference there.

12/05/2008

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kent says:

nah men... motion flow is for fast programs that ur watching for example.. racing... nope.. doesnt look artificial at all... im pretty happy about my tv ryt now..^^

12/05/2008

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breno says:

Can't go wrong with either Sony, Samsung or Panasonic, steer clear of LG like a plague. LG = Leprosy's Gay

12/05/2008

melbourne, australia

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Unhostile says:

Samsung is a good brand
i have 46 inch and its fantastic..
Samsung is recommended
if not that then sony

12/05/2008

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Ello85 says:

I have a sony bravia 40 inch X series LCD. take a look in my pics if you want. wicked TV

12/05/2008

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360gta says:

What About toshiba?

12/05/2008

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jinx405 says:

360gta said: What About toshiba?

i havent read much about toshiba yet.. generally samsung has been getting better comments than sony, due to its price being lower. otherwise they're both quite identical.

kent said: nah men... motion flow is for fast programs that ur watching for example.. racing... nope.. doesnt look artificial at all... im pretty happy about my tv ryt now..^^

really? so it doesnt affect games then?

breno said: Can't go wrong with either Sony, Samsung or Panasonic, steer clear of LG like a plague. LG = Leprosy's Gay

hahaha is LG that bad? how come? its cheaper than the other brands, but some reviews have said that its good bang for buck. i'm skeptical though

nice avatar btw...

12/05/2008

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ozdavo says:

Forget about "Full HD" (or 1080P) in 32". There are a couple around, I think Sharp make 1, but they don't justify the added cost, ie $1700 - $1800 against <$1000 for a Samsung LA32R81BDX. These are awesome TV's I know 6 people with them (& I have a 46" F series & a 26" R81). No-one can say a bad thing about them. Mate who bought 1 when they first came out 2+ years ago paid $2400 and doesn't regret it, another friend just got 1 2 weeks ago for $950.

But like all major electronic purchases, I highly recommend extended waranty.

PS, I also think the Bravia's are just as good, It's just personal choice and seems better deals are usually available on the sammy's

12/05/2008

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Kiwijoe says:

if you can strech your budget get a samgung 42" full 1080p lcd i bought one yesterday from jbhifi an its simply amazing but i specificly wanted a 1080p lcd

well worth it over 32" 1080p model (worst price vs preformance)

but as others have said the samsung 32" 720p\1080i model you can get for $950-$1000 is "almost" as good as the 32" 1080p lcd they had blu ray running on both of them side by side in store an they were "almost" the same quality

id steer clear of the bravia's ive had a few mates have major issues with them i cant remeber if it was the x or s series

12/05/2008

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breno says:

jinx405 said:
breno said: Can't go wrong with either Sony, Samsung or Panasonic, steer clear of LG like a plague. LG = Leprosy's Gay

hahaha is LG that bad? how come? its cheaper than the other brands, but some reviews have said that its good bang for buck. i'm skeptical though nice avatar btw...

hehe yeh, my old man bought an LG plasma about 1 1/2 years ago and twice now the panel has shat itself and a mate bought one about six months ago and he has issues with the HDMI inputs.

12/05/2008

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jinx405 says:

Kiwijoe said: if you can strech your budget get a samgung 42" full 1080p lcd i bought one yesterday from jbhifi an its simply amazing but i specificly wanted a 1080p lcd

well worth it over 32" 1080p model (worst price vs preformance)

but as others have said the samsung 32" 720p\1080i model you can get for $950-$1000 is "almost" as good as the 32" 1080p lcd they had blu ray running on both of them side by side in store an they were "almost" the same quality

id steer clear of the bravia's ive had a few mates have major issues with them i cant remeber if it was the x or s series

yeah it looks like thats the way to go.. 40/42" full hd instead of 32 ". and you're right - its much better bang for buck. i hope it'll fit in my room though

which model is this samsung 42" full hd tv? got a link? at shopbot they're only listing 40"hd tvs.. jbhifi dont state model numbers, or they're too damn small to read online..

breno said:

hehe yeh, my old man bought an LG plasma about 1 1/2 years ago and twice now the panel has shat itself and a mate bought one about six months ago and he has issues with the HDMI inputs.

hahah thanks for the tip.. i'll steer clear away from lg then

12/05/2008

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breno says:

www.dse.com.au/
MAD TV, sorry no model number tho

12/05/2008

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KidFoX says:

I love my LG 42" Plasma, Does the trick and graphics look outstanding on it.

12/05/2008

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ozdavo says:

jinx405 said:
which model is this samsung 42" full hd tv? got a link? at shopbot they're only listing 40"hd tvs.. jbhifi dont state model numbers, or they're too damn small to read online..

Samsung don't make 42" LCD's, just 40".
Models available in OZ:

LA40R81BDX 720P
LA40N81BDX 1080P
LA40M81BDX 1080P older model but rated above N series.
LA40F81BDX 1080P 100hz

Check this site for bargains:

hdtvprices.pbwiki.com/

12/05/2008

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iaculch says:

I got a Sony Bravia 40" X series

12/05/2008

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ozdavo says:

breno said:
www.dse.com.au/
MAD TV, sorry no model number tho

Thats a LA40F81BDX, but can be got for much cheaper than that.

12/05/2008

Gold Coast

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frenzaltom says:

i have a c91 42 hd samsung
great tv
its not full hd but its still goooood
samsung all the way!! say no to LG

12/05/2008

melbourne, vic

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Chooky says:

Try this forum mate...
www.dtvforum.info/
HDTV's and HD Capable displays section.

12/05/2008

Newcastle, NSW

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