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date: Mon, 18 Jun 2007 21:15:38 +0100,    group: uk.media.home-cinema        back       
Recommend me an LCD   
Hi
Looking for an LCD TV with the following as basic requirements - I was 
looking at the WHICH site but they don't allow you to see their recommended 
products without stumping up some cash (spose I'll bu ythe magazine tomorrow 
then).

1) Must have a connection to connect up a PC (VG A or DVI) for a HTPC

2) 28 inch

3) Decent speakers as we wont have surround system but we dont go THAT loud 
anyway.

4) Budget of around £500-600

5) Most importantly it must be HD ready for both 720 and 1080 and possibly 
1080p. But most of our viewing is on SD TV so its essential it doesn't look 
crap on SD TV like i see so many TVs do!

6) Less is more - prefer a think bezel and a plainer colour (silver 
preferably)

7) Prefer to buy it from a 'proper' shop like Richer Sounds/ Argos/John 
Lewis....also with a decent warranty.


Am I right i nthinking like montiors a 28inch will give a little extra 
viewing space over a standard 28inch CRT? If so a 26inch LCD may do if it 
matches a 28inch CRT.

Thanks
date: Mon, 18 Jun 2007 21:15:38 +0100   author:   mo

Re: Recommend me an LCD   
"mo"  wrote in message 
news:U7SdncvieNJzeuvbnZ2dnUVZ8t2snZ2d@giganews.com...
> Hi
> Looking for an LCD TV with the following as basic requirements - I was 
> looking at the WHICH site but they don't allow you to see their 
> recommended products without stumping up some cash (spose I'll bu ythe 
> magazine tomorrow then).
>
> 1) Must have a connection to connect up a PC (VG A or DVI) for a HTPC
>
> 2) 28 inch
>
> 3) Decent speakers as we wont have surround system but we dont go THAT 
> loud anyway.
>
> 4) Budget of around £500-600
>
> 5) Most importantly it must be HD ready for both 720 and 1080 and possibly 
> 1080p. But most of our viewing is on SD TV so its essential it doesn't 
> look crap on SD TV like i see so many TVs do!
>
> 6) Less is more - prefer a think bezel and a plainer colour (silver 
> preferably)
>
> 7) Prefer to buy it from a 'proper' shop like Richer Sounds/ Argos/John 
> Lewis....also with a decent warranty.
>
>
> Am I right i nthinking like montiors a 28inch will give a little extra 
> viewing space over a standard 28inch CRT? If so a 26inch LCD may do if it 
> matches a 28inch CRT.
>
> Thanks
You cannot get a 1080p (Full HD) 28" LCD.  37" is the smallest.
date: Tue, 19 Jun 2007 12:17:20 +0100   author:   diy-newby

Re: Recommend me an LCD   
diy-newby wrote:
> "mo"  wrote in message
> news:U7SdncvieNJzeuvbnZ2dnUVZ8t2snZ2d@giganews.com...
>> Hi
>> Looking for an LCD TV with the following as basic requirements - I
>> was looking at the WHICH site but they don't allow you to see their
>> recommended products without stumping up some cash (spose I'll bu
>> ythe magazine tomorrow then).
>>
>> 1) Must have a connection to connect up a PC (VG A or DVI) for a HTPC
>>
>> 2) 28 inch
>>
>> 3) Decent speakers as we wont have surround system but we dont go
>> THAT loud anyway.
>>
>> 4) Budget of around £500-600
>>
>> 5) Most importantly it must be HD ready for both 720 and 1080 and
>> possibly 1080p. But most of our viewing is on SD TV so its essential
>> it doesn't look crap on SD TV like i see so many TVs do!
>>
>> 6) Less is more - prefer a think bezel and a plainer colour (silver
>> preferably)
>>
>> 7) Prefer to buy it from a 'proper' shop like Richer Sounds/
>> Argos/John Lewis....also with a decent warranty.
>>
>>
>> Am I right i nthinking like montiors a 28inch will give a little
>> extra viewing space over a standard 28inch CRT? If so a 26inch LCD
>> may do if it matches a 28inch CRT.
>>
>> Thanks
> You cannot get a 1080p (Full HD) 28" LCD.  37" is the smallest.

You might want to have a word with Sharp then as they seem convinced they 
have a 32" 1080p set
http://www.dealtime.co.uk/xPF-Sharp-AQUOS-LC-32GP1U
-- 
Alex

"I laugh in the face of danger. Then I hide until it goes away"

www.drzoidberg.co.uk www.ebayfaq.co.uk
date: Tue, 19 Jun 2007 22:28:02 +0100   author:   Dr Zoidberg alexNOOOOOO!!!!!!!@drzoidberg.co.uk

Re: Recommend me an LCD   
been researching LCDs all day and its doing my head in!

too much choice - not helped by manufactuers continually releasing new 
models and using crappy naming conventions.
date: Wed, 20 Jun 2007 00:31:59 +0100   author:   mo

Re: Recommend me an LCD   
"Dr Zoidberg" <alexNOOOOOO!!!!!!!@drzoidberg.co.uk> wrote in message 
news:5dr002F34atekU1@mid.individual.net...


> You might want to have a word with Sharp then as they seem convinced they 
> have a 32" 1080p set
> http://www.dealtime.co.uk/xPF-Sharp-AQUOS-LC-32GP1U
> -- 



there's no physical reason (unlike with plasma) why you can't have a 1080p 
small screen - after all you can buy laptops with 1920x1200 screens that are 
15 inches.



-- 
Gareth.

That fly... is your magic wand.
http://www.last.fm/user/dsbmusic/
date: Wed, 20 Jun 2007 07:29:00 +0100   author:   the dog from that film you saw

Re: Recommend me an LCD   
"Dr Zoidberg" <alexNOOOOOO!!!!!!!@drzoidberg.co.uk> wrote in message 
news:5dr002F34atekU1@mid.individual.net...
> diy-newby wrote:
>> "mo"  wrote in message
>> news:U7SdncvieNJzeuvbnZ2dnUVZ8t2snZ2d@giganews.com...
>>> Hi
>>> Looking for an LCD TV with the following as basic requirements - I
>>> was looking at the WHICH site but they don't allow you to see their
>>> recommended products without stumping up some cash (spose I'll bu
>>> ythe magazine tomorrow then).
>>>
>>> 1) Must have a connection to connect up a PC (VG A or DVI) for a HTPC
>>>
>>> 2) 28 inch
>>>
>>> 3) Decent speakers as we wont have surround system but we dont go
>>> THAT loud anyway.
>>>
>>> 4) Budget of around £500-600
>>>
>>> 5) Most importantly it must be HD ready for both 720 and 1080 and
>>> possibly 1080p. But most of our viewing is on SD TV so its essential
>>> it doesn't look crap on SD TV like i see so many TVs do!
>>>
>>> 6) Less is more - prefer a think bezel and a plainer colour (silver
>>> preferably)
>>>
>>> 7) Prefer to buy it from a 'proper' shop like Richer Sounds/
>>> Argos/John Lewis....also with a decent warranty.
>>>
>>>
>>> Am I right i nthinking like montiors a 28inch will give a little
>>> extra viewing space over a standard 28inch CRT? If so a 26inch LCD
>>> may do if it matches a 28inch CRT.
>>>
>>> Thanks
>> You cannot get a 1080p (Full HD) 28" LCD.  37" is the smallest.
>
> You might want to have a word with Sharp then as they seem convinced they 
> have a 32" 1080p set
> http://www.dealtime.co.uk/xPF-Sharp-AQUOS-LC-32GP1U
> -- 
> Alex
>
> "I laugh in the face of danger. Then I hide until it goes away"
>
> www.drzoidberg.co.uk www.ebayfaq.co.uk
>
I stand corrected then.  Is that Sharp a new model just out?
Still a complete waste of time having a 1080p screen smaller than 40" 
anyway - you will not be able to tell the difference.
date: Wed, 20 Jun 2007 09:59:06 +0100   author:   diy-newby

Re: Recommend me an LCD   
diy-newby wrote:
> "Dr Zoidberg" <alexNOOOOOO!!!!!!!@drzoidberg.co.uk> wrote in message
> news:5dr002F34atekU1@mid.individual.net...
>> diy-newby wrote:
>>> You cannot get a 1080p (Full HD) 28" LCD.  37" is the smallest.
>>
>> You might want to have a word with Sharp then as they seem convinced
>> they have a 32" 1080p set
>> http://www.dealtime.co.uk/xPF-Sharp-AQUOS-LC-32GP1U
>> --
> I stand corrected then.  Is that Sharp a new model just out?

No idea.

> Still a complete waste of time having a 1080p screen smaller than 40"
> anyway - you will not be able to tell the difference.

Not if you are using it for PC use , when the extra desktop area is very 
handy
-- 
Alex

"I laugh in the face of danger. Then I hide until it goes away"

www.drzoidberg.co.uk www.ebayfaq.co.uk
date: Wed, 20 Jun 2007 13:41:14 +0100   author:   Dr Zoidberg alexNOOOOOO!!!!!!!@drzoidberg.co.uk

Re: Recommend me an LCD   
"mo"  wrote in message 
news:U7SdncvieNJzeuvbnZ2dnUVZ8t2snZ2d@giganews.com...
> Hi
> Looking for an LCD TV with the following as basic requirements - I was 
> looking at the WHICH site but they don't allow you to see their 
> recommended products without stumping up some cash (spose I'll bu ythe 
> magazine tomorrow then).
>
> 1) Must have a connection to connect up a PC (VG A or DVI) for a HTPC
>
> 2) 28 inch
>
> 3) Decent speakers as we wont have surround system but we dont go THAT 
> loud anyway.
>
> 4) Budget of around £500-600
>
> 5) Most importantly it must be HD ready for both 720 and 1080 and possibly 
> 1080p. But most of our viewing is on SD TV so its essential it doesn't 
> look crap on SD TV like i see so many TVs do!
>
> 6) Less is more - prefer a think bezel and a plainer colour (silver 
> preferably)
>
> 7) Prefer to buy it from a 'proper' shop like Richer Sounds/ Argos/John 
> Lewis....also with a decent warranty.
>
>
> Am I right i nthinking like montiors a 28inch will give a little extra 
> viewing space over a standard 28inch CRT? If so a 26inch LCD may do if it 
> matches a 28inch CRT.
>
> Thanks
You cannot get a 1080p (Full HD) 28" LCD.  37" is the smallest.
date: Tue, 19 Jun 2007 12:17:20 +0100   author:   diy-newby

Re: Recommend me an LCD   
diy-newby wrote:
> "mo"  wrote in message
> news:U7SdncvieNJzeuvbnZ2dnUVZ8t2snZ2d@giganews.com...
>> Hi
>> Looking for an LCD TV with the following as basic requirements - I
>> was looking at the WHICH site but they don't allow you to see their
>> recommended products without stumping up some cash (spose I'll bu
>> ythe magazine tomorrow then).
>>
>> 1) Must have a connection to connect up a PC (VG A or DVI) for a HTPC
>>
>> 2) 28 inch
>>
>> 3) Decent speakers as we wont have surround system but we dont go
>> THAT loud anyway.
>>
>> 4) Budget of around £500-600
>>
>> 5) Most importantly it must be HD ready for both 720 and 1080 and
>> possibly 1080p. But most of our viewing is on SD TV so its essential
>> it doesn't look crap on SD TV like i see so many TVs do!
>>
>> 6) Less is more - prefer a think bezel and a plainer colour (silver
>> preferably)
>>
>> 7) Prefer to buy it from a 'proper' shop like Richer Sounds/
>> Argos/John Lewis....also with a decent warranty.
>>
>>
>> Am I right i nthinking like montiors a 28inch will give a little
>> extra viewing space over a standard 28inch CRT? If so a 26inch LCD
>> may do if it matches a 28inch CRT.
>>
>> Thanks
> You cannot get a 1080p (Full HD) 28" LCD.  37" is the smallest.

You might want to have a word with Sharp then as they seem convinced they 
have a 32" 1080p set
http://www.dealtime.co.uk/xPF-Sharp-AQUOS-LC-32GP1U
-- 
Alex

"I laugh in the face of danger. Then I hide until it goes away"

www.drzoidberg.co.uk www.ebayfaq.co.uk
date: Tue, 19 Jun 2007 22:28:02 +0100   author:   Dr Zoidberg alexNOOOOOO!!!!!!!@drzoidberg.co.uk

Re: Recommend me an LCD   
been researching LCDs all day and its doing my head in!

too much choice - not helped by manufactuers continually releasing new 
models and using crappy naming conventions.
date: Wed, 20 Jun 2007 00:31:59 +0100   author:   mo

Re: Recommend me an LCD   
"Dr Zoidberg" <alexNOOOOOO!!!!!!!@drzoidberg.co.uk> wrote in message 
news:5dr002F34atekU1@mid.individual.net...


> You might want to have a word with Sharp then as they seem convinced they 
> have a 32" 1080p set
> http://www.dealtime.co.uk/xPF-Sharp-AQUOS-LC-32GP1U
> -- 



there's no physical reason (unlike with plasma) why you can't have a 1080p 
small screen - after all you can buy laptops with 1920x1200 screens that are 
15 inches.



-- 
Gareth.

That fly... is your magic wand.
http://www.last.fm/user/dsbmusic/
date: Wed, 20 Jun 2007 07:29:00 +0100   author:   the dog from that film you saw

Re: Recommend me an LCD   
"Dr Zoidberg" <alexNOOOOOO!!!!!!!@drzoidberg.co.uk> wrote in message 
news:5dr002F34atekU1@mid.individual.net...
> diy-newby wrote:
>> "mo"  wrote in message
>> news:U7SdncvieNJzeuvbnZ2dnUVZ8t2snZ2d@giganews.com...
>>> Hi
>>> Looking for an LCD TV with the following as basic requirements - I
>>> was looking at the WHICH site but they don't allow you to see their
>>> recommended products without stumping up some cash (spose I'll bu
>>> ythe magazine tomorrow then).
>>>
>>> 1) Must have a connection to connect up a PC (VG A or DVI) for a HTPC
>>>
>>> 2) 28 inch
>>>
>>> 3) Decent speakers as we wont have surround system but we dont go
>>> THAT loud anyway.
>>>
>>> 4) Budget of around £500-600
>>>
>>> 5) Most importantly it must be HD ready for both 720 and 1080 and
>>> possibly 1080p. But most of our viewing is on SD TV so its essential
>>> it doesn't look crap on SD TV like i see so many TVs do!
>>>
>>> 6) Less is more - prefer a think bezel and a plainer colour (silver
>>> preferably)
>>>
>>> 7) Prefer to buy it from a 'proper' shop like Richer Sounds/
>>> Argos/John Lewis....also with a decent warranty.
>>>
>>>
>>> Am I right i nthinking like montiors a 28inch will give a little
>>> extra viewing space over a standard 28inch CRT? If so a 26inch LCD
>>> may do if it matches a 28inch CRT.
>>>
>>> Thanks
>> You cannot get a 1080p (Full HD) 28" LCD.  37" is the smallest.
>
> You might want to have a word with Sharp then as they seem convinced they 
> have a 32" 1080p set
> http://www.dealtime.co.uk/xPF-Sharp-AQUOS-LC-32GP1U
> -- 
> Alex
>
> "I laugh in the face of danger. Then I hide until it goes away"
>
> www.drzoidberg.co.uk www.ebayfaq.co.uk
>
I stand corrected then.  Is that Sharp a new model just out?
Still a complete waste of time having a 1080p screen smaller than 40" 
anyway - you will not be able to tell the difference.
date: Wed, 20 Jun 2007 09:59:06 +0100   author:   diy-newby

Re: Recommend me an LCD   
diy-newby wrote:
> "Dr Zoidberg" <alexNOOOOOO!!!!!!!@drzoidberg.co.uk> wrote in message
> news:5dr002F34atekU1@mid.individual.net...
>> diy-newby wrote:
>>> You cannot get a 1080p (Full HD) 28" LCD.  37" is the smallest.
>>
>> You might want to have a word with Sharp then as they seem convinced
>> they have a 32" 1080p set
>> http://www.dealtime.co.uk/xPF-Sharp-AQUOS-LC-32GP1U
>> --
> I stand corrected then.  Is that Sharp a new model just out?

No idea.

> Still a complete waste of time having a 1080p screen smaller than 40"
> anyway - you will not be able to tell the difference.

Not if you are using it for PC use , when the extra desktop area is very 
handy
-- 
Alex

"I laugh in the face of danger. Then I hide until it goes away"

www.drzoidberg.co.uk www.ebayfaq.co.uk
date: Wed, 20 Jun 2007 13:41:14 +0100   author:   Dr Zoidberg alexNOOOOOO!!!!!!!@drzoidberg.co.uk

Re: Recommend me an LCD   
"mo"  wrote in message 
news:U7SdncvieNJzeuvbnZ2dnUVZ8t2snZ2d@giganews.com...
> Hi
> Looking for an LCD TV with the following as basic requirements - I was 
> looking at the WHICH site but they don't allow you to see their 
> recommended products without stumping up some cash (spose I'll bu ythe 
> magazine tomorrow then).
>
> 1) Must have a connection to connect up a PC (VG A or DVI) for a HTPC
>
> 2) 28 inch
>
> 3) Decent speakers as we wont have surround system but we dont go THAT 
> loud anyway.
>
> 4) Budget of around £500-600
>
> 5) Most importantly it must be HD ready for both 720 and 1080 and possibly 
> 1080p. But most of our viewing is on SD TV so its essential it doesn't 
> look crap on SD TV like i see so many TVs do!
>
> 6) Less is more - prefer a think bezel and a plainer colour (silver 
> preferably)
>
> 7) Prefer to buy it from a 'proper' shop like Richer Sounds/ Argos/John 
> Lewis....also with a decent warranty.
>
>
> Am I right i nthinking like montiors a 28inch will give a little extra 
> viewing space over a standard 28inch CRT? If so a 26inch LCD may do if it 
> matches a 28inch CRT.
>
> Thanks
You cannot get a 1080p (Full HD) 28" LCD.  37" is the smallest.
date: Tue, 19 Jun 2007 12:17:20 +0100   author:   diy-newby

Re: Recommend me an LCD   
diy-newby wrote:
> "mo"  wrote in message
> news:U7SdncvieNJzeuvbnZ2dnUVZ8t2snZ2d@giganews.com...
>> Hi
>> Looking for an LCD TV with the following as basic requirements - I
>> was looking at the WHICH site but they don't allow you to see their
>> recommended products without stumping up some cash (spose I'll bu
>> ythe magazine tomorrow then).
>>
>> 1) Must have a connection to connect up a PC (VG A or DVI) for a HTPC
>>
>> 2) 28 inch
>>
>> 3) Decent speakers as we wont have surround system but we dont go
>> THAT loud anyway.
>>
>> 4) Budget of around £500-600
>>
>> 5) Most importantly it must be HD ready for both 720 and 1080 and
>> possibly 1080p. But most of our viewing is on SD TV so its essential
>> it doesn't look crap on SD TV like i see so many TVs do!
>>
>> 6) Less is more - prefer a think bezel and a plainer colour (silver
>> preferably)
>>
>> 7) Prefer to buy it from a 'proper' shop like Richer Sounds/
>> Argos/John Lewis....also with a decent warranty.
>>
>>
>> Am I right i nthinking like montiors a 28inch will give a little
>> extra viewing space over a standard 28inch CRT? If so a 26inch LCD
>> may do if it matches a 28inch CRT.
>>
>> Thanks
> You cannot get a 1080p (Full HD) 28" LCD.  37" is the smallest.

You might want to have a word with Sharp then as they seem convinced they 
have a 32" 1080p set
http://www.dealtime.co.uk/xPF-Sharp-AQUOS-LC-32GP1U
-- 
Alex

"I laugh in the face of danger. Then I hide until it goes away"

www.drzoidberg.co.uk www.ebayfaq.co.uk
date: Tue, 19 Jun 2007 22:28:02 +0100   author:   Dr Zoidberg alexNOOOOOO!!!!!!!@drzoidberg.co.uk

Re: Recommend me an LCD   
been researching LCDs all day and its doing my head in!

too much choice - not helped by manufactuers continually releasing new 
models and using crappy naming conventions.
date: Wed, 20 Jun 2007 00:31:59 +0100   author:   mo

Re: Recommend me an LCD   
"Dr Zoidberg" <alexNOOOOOO!!!!!!!@drzoidberg.co.uk> wrote in message 
news:5dr002F34atekU1@mid.individual.net...


> You might want to have a word with Sharp then as they seem convinced they 
> have a 32" 1080p set
> http://www.dealtime.co.uk/xPF-Sharp-AQUOS-LC-32GP1U
> -- 



there's no physical reason (unlike with plasma) why you can't have a 1080p 
small screen - after all you can buy laptops with 1920x1200 screens that are 
15 inches.



-- 
Gareth.

That fly... is your magic wand.
http://www.last.fm/user/dsbmusic/
date: Wed, 20 Jun 2007 07:29:00 +0100   author:   the dog from that film you saw

Re: Recommend me an LCD   
"Dr Zoidberg" <alexNOOOOOO!!!!!!!@drzoidberg.co.uk> wrote in message 
news:5dr002F34atekU1@mid.individual.net...
> diy-newby wrote:
>> "mo"  wrote in message
>> news:U7SdncvieNJzeuvbnZ2dnUVZ8t2snZ2d@giganews.com...
>>> Hi
>>> Looking for an LCD TV with the following as basic requirements - I
>>> was looking at the WHICH site but they don't allow you to see their
>>> recommended products without stumping up some cash (spose I'll bu
>>> ythe magazine tomorrow then).
>>>
>>> 1) Must have a connection to connect up a PC (VG A or DVI) for a HTPC
>>>
>>> 2) 28 inch
>>>
>>> 3) Decent speakers as we wont have surround system but we dont go
>>> THAT loud anyway.
>>>
>>> 4) Budget of around £500-600
>>>
>>> 5) Most importantly it must be HD ready for both 720 and 1080 and
>>> possibly 1080p. But most of our viewing is on SD TV so its essential
>>> it doesn't look crap on SD TV like i see so many TVs do!
>>>
>>> 6) Less is more - prefer a think bezel and a plainer colour (silver
>>> preferably)
>>>
>>> 7) Prefer to buy it from a 'proper' shop like Richer Sounds/
>>> Argos/John Lewis....also with a decent warranty.
>>>
>>>
>>> Am I right i nthinking like montiors a 28inch will give a little
>>> extra viewing space over a standard 28inch CRT? If so a 26inch LCD
>>> may do if it matches a 28inch CRT.
>>>
>>> Thanks
>> You cannot get a 1080p (Full HD) 28" LCD.  37" is the smallest.
>
> You might want to have a word with Sharp then as they seem convinced they 
> have a 32" 1080p set
> http://www.dealtime.co.uk/xPF-Sharp-AQUOS-LC-32GP1U
> -- 
> Alex
>
> "I laugh in the face of danger. Then I hide until it goes away"
>
> www.drzoidberg.co.uk www.ebayfaq.co.uk
>
I stand corrected then.  Is that Sharp a new model just out?
Still a complete waste of time having a 1080p screen smaller than 40" 
anyway - you will not be able to tell the difference.
date: Wed, 20 Jun 2007 09:59:06 +0100   author:   diy-newby

Re: Recommend me an LCD   
diy-newby wrote:
> "Dr Zoidberg" <alexNOOOOOO!!!!!!!@drzoidberg.co.uk> wrote in message
> news:5dr002F34atekU1@mid.individual.net...
>> diy-newby wrote:
>>> You cannot get a 1080p (Full HD) 28" LCD.  37" is the smallest.
>>
>> You might want to have a word with Sharp then as they seem convinced
>> they have a 32" 1080p set
>> http://www.dealtime.co.uk/xPF-Sharp-AQUOS-LC-32GP1U
>> --
> I stand corrected then.  Is that Sharp a new model just out?

No idea.

> Still a complete waste of time having a 1080p screen smaller than 40"
> anyway - you will not be able to tell the difference.

Not if you are using it for PC use , when the extra desktop area is very 
handy
-- 
Alex

"I laugh in the face of danger. Then I hide until it goes away"

www.drzoidberg.co.uk www.ebayfaq.co.uk
date: Wed, 20 Jun 2007 13:41:14 +0100   author:   Dr Zoidberg alexNOOOOOO!!!!!!!@drzoidberg.co.uk

Re: Recommend me an LCD   
"mo"  wrote in message 
news:U7SdncvieNJzeuvbnZ2dnUVZ8t2snZ2d@giganews.com...
> Hi
> Looking for an LCD TV with the following as basic requirements - I was 
> looking at the WHICH site but they don't allow you to see their 
> recommended products without stumping up some cash (spose I'll bu ythe 
> magazine tomorrow then).
>
> 1) Must have a connection to connect up a PC (VG A or DVI) for a HTPC
>
> 2) 28 inch
>
> 3) Decent speakers as we wont have surround system but we dont go THAT 
> loud anyway.
>
> 4) Budget of around £500-600
>
> 5) Most importantly it must be HD ready for both 720 and 1080 and possibly 
> 1080p. But most of our viewing is on SD TV so its essential it doesn't 
> look crap on SD TV like i see so many TVs do!
>
> 6) Less is more - prefer a think bezel and a plainer colour (silver 
> preferably)
>
> 7) Prefer to buy it from a 'proper' shop like Richer Sounds/ Argos/John 
> Lewis....also with a decent warranty.
>
>
> Am I right i nthinking like montiors a 28inch will give a little extra 
> viewing space over a standard 28inch CRT? If so a 26inch LCD may do if it 
> matches a 28inch CRT.
>
> Thanks
You cannot get a 1080p (Full HD) 28" LCD.  37" is the smallest.
date: Tue, 19 Jun 2007 12:17:20 +0100   author:   diy-newby

Re: Recommend me an LCD   
diy-newby wrote:
> "mo"  wrote in message
> news:U7SdncvieNJzeuvbnZ2dnUVZ8t2snZ2d@giganews.com...
>> Hi
>> Looking for an LCD TV with the following as basic requirements - I
>> was looking at the WHICH site but they don't allow you to see their
>> recommended products without stumping up some cash (spose I'll bu
>> ythe magazine tomorrow then).
>>
>> 1) Must have a connection to connect up a PC (VG A or DVI) for a HTPC
>>
>> 2) 28 inch
>>
>> 3) Decent speakers as we wont have surround system but we dont go
>> THAT loud anyway.
>>
>> 4) Budget of around £500-600
>>
>> 5) Most importantly it must be HD ready for both 720 and 1080 and
>> possibly 1080p. But most of our viewing is on SD TV so its essential
>> it doesn't look crap on SD TV like i see so many TVs do!
>>
>> 6) Less is more - prefer a think bezel and a plainer colour (silver
>> preferably)
>>
>> 7) Prefer to buy it from a 'proper' shop like Richer Sounds/
>> Argos/John Lewis....also with a decent warranty.
>>
>>
>> Am I right i nthinking like montiors a 28inch will give a little
>> extra viewing space over a standard 28inch CRT? If so a 26inch LCD
>> may do if it matches a 28inch CRT.
>>
>> Thanks
> You cannot get a 1080p (Full HD) 28" LCD.  37" is the smallest.

You might want to have a word with Sharp then as they seem convinced they 
have a 32" 1080p set
http://www.dealtime.co.uk/xPF-Sharp-AQUOS-LC-32GP1U
-- 
Alex

"I laugh in the face of danger. Then I hide until it goes away"

www.drzoidberg.co.uk www.ebayfaq.co.uk
date: Tue, 19 Jun 2007 22:28:02 +0100   author:   Dr Zoidberg alexNOOOOOO!!!!!!!@drzoidberg.co.uk

Re: Recommend me an LCD   
been researching LCDs all day and its doing my head in!

too much choice - not helped by manufactuers continually releasing new 
models and using crappy naming conventions.
date: Wed, 20 Jun 2007 00:31:59 +0100   author:   mo

Re: Recommend me an LCD   
"Dr Zoidberg" <alexNOOOOOO!!!!!!!@drzoidberg.co.uk> wrote in message 
news:5dr002F34atekU1@mid.individual.net...


> You might want to have a word with Sharp then as they seem convinced they 
> have a 32" 1080p set
> http://www.dealtime.co.uk/xPF-Sharp-AQUOS-LC-32GP1U
> -- 



there's no physical reason (unlike with plasma) why you can't have a 1080p 
small screen - after all you can buy laptops with 1920x1200 screens that are 
15 inches.



-- 
Gareth.

That fly... is your magic wand.
http://www.last.fm/user/dsbmusic/
date: Wed, 20 Jun 2007 07:29:00 +0100   author:   the dog from that film you saw

Re: Recommend me an LCD   
"Dr Zoidberg" <alexNOOOOOO!!!!!!!@drzoidberg.co.uk> wrote in message 
news:5dr002F34atekU1@mid.individual.net...
> diy-newby wrote:
>> "mo"  wrote in message
>> news:U7SdncvieNJzeuvbnZ2dnUVZ8t2snZ2d@giganews.com...
>>> Hi
>>> Looking for an LCD TV with the following as basic requirements - I
>>> was looking at the WHICH site but they don't allow you to see their
>>> recommended products without stumping up some cash (spose I'll bu
>>> ythe magazine tomorrow then).
>>>
>>> 1) Must have a connection to connect up a PC (VG A or DVI) for a HTPC
>>>
>>> 2) 28 inch
>>>
>>> 3) Decent speakers as we wont have surround system but we dont go
>>> THAT loud anyway.
>>>
>>> 4) Budget of around £500-600
>>>
>>> 5) Most importantly it must be HD ready for both 720 and 1080 and
>>> possibly 1080p. But most of our viewing is on SD TV so its essential
>>> it doesn't look crap on SD TV like i see so many TVs do!
>>>
>>> 6) Less is more - prefer a think bezel and a plainer colour (silver
>>> preferably)
>>>
>>> 7) Prefer to buy it from a 'proper' shop like Richer Sounds/
>>> Argos/John Lewis....also with a decent warranty.
>>>
>>>
>>> Am I right i nthinking like montiors a 28inch will give a little
>>> extra viewing space over a standard 28inch CRT? If so a 26inch LCD
>>> may do if it matches a 28inch CRT.
>>>
>>> Thanks
>> You cannot get a 1080p (Full HD) 28" LCD.  37" is the smallest.
>
> You might want to have a word with Sharp then as they seem convinced they 
> have a 32" 1080p set
> http://www.dealtime.co.uk/xPF-Sharp-AQUOS-LC-32GP1U
> -- 
> Alex
>
> "I laugh in the face of danger. Then I hide until it goes away"
>
> www.drzoidberg.co.uk www.ebayfaq.co.uk
>
I stand corrected then.  Is that Sharp a new model just out?
Still a complete waste of time having a 1080p screen smaller than 40" 
anyway - you will not be able to tell the difference.
date: Wed, 20 Jun 2007 09:59:06 +0100   author:   diy-newby

Re: Recommend me an LCD   
diy-newby wrote:
> "Dr Zoidberg" <alexNOOOOOO!!!!!!!@drzoidberg.co.uk> wrote in message
> news:5dr002F34atekU1@mid.individual.net...
>> diy-newby wrote:
>>> You cannot get a 1080p (Full HD) 28" LCD.  37" is the smallest.
>>
>> You might want to have a word with Sharp then as they seem convinced
>> they have a 32" 1080p set
>> http://www.dealtime.co.uk/xPF-Sharp-AQUOS-LC-32GP1U
>> --
> I stand corrected then.  Is that Sharp a new model just out?

No idea.

> Still a complete waste of time having a 1080p screen smaller than 40"
> anyway - you will not be able to tell the difference.

Not if you are using it for PC use , when the extra desktop area is very 
handy
-- 
Alex

"I laugh in the face of danger. Then I hide until it goes away"

www.drzoidberg.co.uk www.ebayfaq.co.uk
date: Wed, 20 Jun 2007 13:41:14 +0100   author:   Dr Zoidberg alexNOOOOOO!!!!!!!@drzoidberg.co.uk

Re: Recommend me an LCD   
"mo"  wrote in message 
news:U7SdncvieNJzeuvbnZ2dnUVZ8t2snZ2d@giganews.com...
> Hi
> Looking for an LCD TV with the following as basic requirements - I was 
> looking at the WHICH site but they don't allow you to see their 
> recommended products without stumping up some cash (spose I'll bu ythe 
> magazine tomorrow then).
>
> 1) Must have a connection to connect up a PC (VG A or DVI) for a HTPC
>
> 2) 28 inch
>
> 3) Decent speakers as we wont have surround system but we dont go THAT 
> loud anyway.
>
> 4) Budget of around £500-600
>
> 5) Most importantly it must be HD ready for both 720 and 1080 and possibly 
> 1080p. But most of our viewing is on SD TV so its essential it doesn't 
> look crap on SD TV like i see so many TVs do!
>
> 6) Less is more - prefer a think bezel and a plainer colour (silver 
> preferably)
>
> 7) Prefer to buy it from a 'proper' shop like Richer Sounds/ Argos/John 
> Lewis....also with a decent warranty.
>
>
> Am I right i nthinking like montiors a 28inch will give a little extra 
> viewing space over a standard 28inch CRT? If so a 26inch LCD may do if it 
> matches a 28inch CRT.
>
> Thanks
You cannot get a 1080p (Full HD) 28" LCD.  37" is the smallest.
date: Tue, 19 Jun 2007 12:17:20 +0100   author:   diy-newby

Re: Recommend me an LCD   
diy-newby wrote:
> "mo"  wrote in message
> news:U7SdncvieNJzeuvbnZ2dnUVZ8t2snZ2d@giganews.com...
>> Hi
>> Looking for an LCD TV with the following as basic requirements - I
>> was looking at the WHICH site but they don't allow you to see their
>> recommended products without stumping up some cash (spose I'll bu
>> ythe magazine tomorrow then).
>>
>> 1) Must have a connection to connect up a PC (VG A or DVI) for a HTPC
>>
>> 2) 28 inch
>>
>> 3) Decent speakers as we wont have surround system but we dont go
>> THAT loud anyway.
>>
>> 4) Budget of around £500-600
>>
>> 5) Most importantly it must be HD ready for both 720 and 1080 and
>> possibly 1080p. But most of our viewing is on SD TV so its essential
>> it doesn't look crap on SD TV like i see so many TVs do!
>>
>> 6) Less is more - prefer a think bezel and a plainer colour (silver
>> preferably)
>>
>> 7) Prefer to buy it from a 'proper' shop like Richer Sounds/
>> Argos/John Lewis....also with a decent warranty.
>>
>>
>> Am I right i nthinking like montiors a 28inch will give a little
>> extra viewing space over a standard 28inch CRT? If so a 26inch LCD
>> may do if it matches a 28inch CRT.
>>
>> Thanks
> You cannot get a 1080p (Full HD) 28" LCD.  37" is the smallest.

You might want to have a word with Sharp then as they seem convinced they 
have a 32" 1080p set
http://www.dealtime.co.uk/xPF-Sharp-AQUOS-LC-32GP1U
-- 
Alex

"I laugh in the face of danger. Then I hide until it goes away"

www.drzoidberg.co.uk www.ebayfaq.co.uk
date: Tue, 19 Jun 2007 22:28:02 +0100   author:   Dr Zoidberg alexNOOOOOO!!!!!!!@drzoidberg.co.uk

Re: Recommend me an LCD   
been researching LCDs all day and its doing my head in!

too much choice - not helped by manufactuers continually releasing new 
models and using crappy naming conventions.
date: Wed, 20 Jun 2007 00:31:59 +0100   author:   mo

Re: Recommend me an LCD   
"Dr Zoidberg" <alexNOOOOOO!!!!!!!@drzoidberg.co.uk> wrote in message 
news:5dr002F34atekU1@mid.individual.net...


> You might want to have a word with Sharp then as they seem convinced they 
> have a 32" 1080p set
> http://www.dealtime.co.uk/xPF-Sharp-AQUOS-LC-32GP1U
> -- 



there's no physical reason (unlike with plasma) why you can't have a 1080p 
small screen - after all you can buy laptops with 1920x1200 screens that are 
15 inches.



-- 
Gareth.

That fly... is your magic wand.
http://www.last.fm/user/dsbmusic/
date: Wed, 20 Jun 2007 07:29:00 +0100   author:   the dog from that film you saw

Re: Recommend me an LCD   
"Dr Zoidberg" <alexNOOOOOO!!!!!!!@drzoidberg.co.uk> wrote in message 
news:5dr002F34atekU1@mid.individual.net...
> diy-newby wrote:
>> "mo"  wrote in message
>> news:U7SdncvieNJzeuvbnZ2dnUVZ8t2snZ2d@giganews.com...
>>> Hi
>>> Looking for an LCD TV with the following as basic requirements - I
>>> was looking at the WHICH site but they don't allow you to see their
>>> recommended products without stumping up some cash (spose I'll bu
>>> ythe magazine tomorrow then).
>>>
>>> 1) Must have a connection to connect up a PC (VG A or DVI) for a HTPC
>>>
>>> 2) 28 inch
>>>
>>> 3) Decent speakers as we wont have surround system but we dont go
>>> THAT loud anyway.
>>>
>>> 4) Budget of around £500-600
>>>
>>> 5) Most importantly it must be HD ready for both 720 and 1080 and
>>> possibly 1080p. But most of our viewing is on SD TV so its essential
>>> it doesn't look crap on SD TV like i see so many TVs do!
>>>
>>> 6) Less is more - prefer a think bezel and a plainer colour (silver
>>> preferably)
>>>
>>> 7) Prefer to buy it from a 'proper' shop like Richer Sounds/
>>> Argos/John Lewis....also with a decent warranty.
>>>
>>>
>>> Am I right i nthinking like montiors a 28inch will give a little
>>> extra viewing space over a standard 28inch CRT? If so a 26inch LCD
>>> may do if it matches a 28inch CRT.
>>>
>>> Thanks
>> You cannot get a 1080p (Full HD) 28" LCD.  37" is the smallest.
>
> You might want to have a word with Sharp then as they seem convinced they 
> have a 32" 1080p set
> http://www.dealtime.co.uk/xPF-Sharp-AQUOS-LC-32GP1U
> -- 
> Alex
>
> "I laugh in the face of danger. Then I hide until it goes away"
>
> www.drzoidberg.co.uk www.ebayfaq.co.uk
>
I stand corrected then.  Is that Sharp a new model just out?
Still a complete waste of time having a 1080p screen smaller than 40" 
anyway - you will not be able to tell the difference.
date: Wed, 20 Jun 2007 09:59:06 +0100   author:   diy-newby

Re: Recommend me an LCD   
diy-newby wrote:
> "Dr Zoidberg" <alexNOOOOOO!!!!!!!@drzoidberg.co.uk> wrote in message
> news:5dr002F34atekU1@mid.individual.net...
>> diy-newby wrote:
>>> You cannot get a 1080p (Full HD) 28" LCD.  37" is the smallest.
>>
>> You might want to have a word with Sharp then as they seem convinced
>> they have a 32" 1080p set
>> http://www.dealtime.co.uk/xPF-Sharp-AQUOS-LC-32GP1U
>> --
> I stand corrected then.  Is that Sharp a new model just out?

No idea.

> Still a complete waste of time having a 1080p screen smaller than 40"
> anyway - you will not be able to tell the difference.

Not if you are using it for PC use , when the extra desktop area is very 
handy
-- 
Alex

"I laugh in the face of danger. Then I hide until it goes away"

www.drzoidberg.co.uk www.ebayfaq.co.uk
date: Wed, 20 Jun 2007 13:41:14 +0100   author:   Dr Zoidberg alexNOOOOOO!!!!!!!@drzoidberg.co.uk

Re: Recommend me an LCD   
"mo"  wrote in message 
news:U7SdncvieNJzeuvbnZ2dnUVZ8t2snZ2d@giganews.com...
> Hi
> Looking for an LCD TV with the following as basic requirements - I was 
> looking at the WHICH site but they don't allow you to see their 
> recommended products without stumping up some cash (spose I'll bu ythe 
> magazine tomorrow then).
>
> 1) Must have a connection to connect up a PC (VG A or DVI) for a HTPC
>
> 2) 28 inch
>
> 3) Decent speakers as we wont have surround system but we dont go THAT 
> loud anyway.
>
> 4) Budget of around £500-600
>
> 5) Most importantly it must be HD ready for both 720 and 1080 and possibly 
> 1080p. But most of our viewing is on SD TV so its essential it doesn't 
> look crap on SD TV like i see so many TVs do!
>
> 6) Less is more - prefer a think bezel and a plainer colour (silver 
> preferably)
>
> 7) Prefer to buy it from a 'proper' shop like Richer Sounds/ Argos/John 
> Lewis....also with a decent warranty.
>
>
> Am I right i nthinking like montiors a 28inch will give a little extra 
> viewing space over a standard 28inch CRT? If so a 26inch LCD may do if it 
> matches a 28inch CRT.
>
> Thanks
You cannot get a 1080p (Full HD) 28" LCD.  37" is the smallest.
date: Tue, 19 Jun 2007 12:17:20 +0100   author:   diy-newby

Re: Recommend me an LCD   
diy-newby wrote:
> "mo"  wrote in message
> news:U7SdncvieNJzeuvbnZ2dnUVZ8t2snZ2d@giganews.com...
>> Hi
>> Looking for an LCD TV with the following as basic requirements - I
>> was looking at the WHICH site but they don't allow you to see their
>> recommended products without stumping up some cash (spose I'll bu
>> ythe magazine tomorrow then).
>>
>> 1) Must have a connection to connect up a PC (VG A or DVI) for a HTPC
>>
>> 2) 28 inch
>>
>> 3) Decent speakers as we wont have surround system but we dont go
>> THAT loud anyway.
>>
>> 4) Budget of around £500-600
>>
>> 5) Most importantly it must be HD ready for both 720 and 1080 and
>> possibly 1080p. But most of our viewing is on SD TV so its essential
>> it doesn't look crap on SD TV like i see so many TVs do!
>>
>> 6) Less is more - prefer a think bezel and a plainer colour (silver
>> preferably)
>>
>> 7) Prefer to buy it from a 'proper' shop like Richer Sounds/
>> Argos/John Lewis....also with a decent warranty.
>>
>>
>> Am I right i nthinking like montiors a 28inch will give a little
>> extra viewing space over a standard 28inch CRT? If so a 26inch LCD
>> may do if it matches a 28inch CRT.
>>
>> Thanks
> You cannot get a 1080p (Full HD) 28" LCD.  37" is the smallest.

You might want to have a word with Sharp then as they seem convinced they 
have a 32" 1080p set
http://www.dealtime.co.uk/xPF-Sharp-AQUOS-LC-32GP1U
-- 
Alex

"I laugh in the face of danger. Then I hide until it goes away"

www.drzoidberg.co.uk www.ebayfaq.co.uk
date: Tue, 19 Jun 2007 22:28:02 +0100   author:   Dr Zoidberg alexNOOOOOO!!!!!!!@drzoidberg.co.uk

Re: Recommend me an LCD   
been researching LCDs all day and its doing my head in!

too much choice - not helped by manufactuers continually releasing new 
models and using crappy naming conventions.
date: Wed, 20 Jun 2007 00:31:59 +0100   author:   mo

Re: Recommend me an LCD   
"Dr Zoidberg" <alexNOOOOOO!!!!!!!@drzoidberg.co.uk> wrote in message 
news:5dr002F34atekU1@mid.individual.net...


> You might want to have a word with Sharp then as they seem convinced they 
> have a 32" 1080p set
> http://www.dealtime.co.uk/xPF-Sharp-AQUOS-LC-32GP1U
> -- 



there's no physical reason (unlike with plasma) why you can't have a 1080p 
small screen - after all you can buy laptops with 1920x1200 screens that are 
15 inches.



-- 
Gareth.

That fly... is your magic wand.
http://www.last.fm/user/dsbmusic/
date: Wed, 20 Jun 2007 07:29:00 +0100   author:   the dog from that film you saw

Re: Recommend me an LCD   
"Dr Zoidberg" <alexNOOOOOO!!!!!!!@drzoidberg.co.uk> wrote in message 
news:5dr002F34atekU1@mid.individual.net...
> diy-newby wrote:
>> "mo"  wrote in message
>> news:U7SdncvieNJzeuvbnZ2dnUVZ8t2snZ2d@giganews.com...
>>> Hi
>>> Looking for an LCD TV with the following as basic requirements - I
>>> was looking at the WHICH site but they don't allow you to see their
>>> recommended products without stumping up some cash (spose I'll bu
>>> ythe magazine tomorrow then).
>>>
>>> 1) Must have a connection to connect up a PC (VG A or DVI) for a HTPC
>>>
>>> 2) 28 inch
>>>
>>> 3) Decent speakers as we wont have surround system but we dont go
>>> THAT loud anyway.
>>>
>>> 4) Budget of around £500-600
>>>
>>> 5) Most importantly it must be HD ready for both 720 and 1080 and
>>> possibly 1080p. But most of our viewing is on SD TV so its essential
>>> it doesn't look crap on SD TV like i see so many TVs do!
>>>
>>> 6) Less is more - prefer a think bezel and a plainer colour (silver
>>> preferably)
>>>
>>> 7) Prefer to buy it from a 'proper' shop like Richer Sounds/
>>> Argos/John Lewis....also with a decent warranty.
>>>
>>>
>>> Am I right i nthinking like montiors a 28inch will give a little
>>> extra viewing space over a standard 28inch CRT? If so a 26inch LCD
>>> may do if it matches a 28inch CRT.
>>>
>>> Thanks
>> You cannot get a 1080p (Full HD) 28" LCD.  37" is the smallest.
>
> You might want to have a word with Sharp then as they seem convinced they 
> have a 32" 1080p set
> http://www.dealtime.co.uk/xPF-Sharp-AQUOS-LC-32GP1U
> -- 
> Alex
>
> "I laugh in the face of danger. Then I hide until it goes away"
>
> www.drzoidberg.co.uk www.ebayfaq.co.uk
>
I stand corrected then.  Is that Sharp a new model just out?
Still a complete waste of time having a 1080p screen smaller than 40" 
anyway - you will not be able to tell the difference.
date: Wed, 20 Jun 2007 09:59:06 +0100   author:   diy-newby

Re: Recommend me an LCD   
diy-newby wrote:
> "Dr Zoidberg" <alexNOOOOOO!!!!!!!@drzoidberg.co.uk> wrote in message
> news:5dr002F34atekU1@mid.individual.net...
>> diy-newby wrote:
>>> You cannot get a 1080p (Full HD) 28" LCD.  37" is the smallest.
>>
>> You might want to have a word with Sharp then as they seem convinced
>> they have a 32" 1080p set
>> http://www.dealtime.co.uk/xPF-Sharp-AQUOS-LC-32GP1U
>> --
> I stand corrected then.  Is that Sharp a new model just out?

No idea.

> Still a complete waste of time having a 1080p screen smaller than 40"
> anyway - you will not be able to tell the difference.

Not if you are using it for PC use , when the extra desktop area is very 
handy
-- 
Alex

"I laugh in the face of danger. Then I hide until it goes away"

www.drzoidberg.co.uk www.ebayfaq.co.uk
date: Wed, 20 Jun 2007 13:41:14 +0100   author:   Dr Zoidberg alexNOOOOOO!!!!!!!@drzoidberg.co.uk

Re: Recommend me an LCD   
"mo"  wrote in message 
news:U7SdncvieNJzeuvbnZ2dnUVZ8t2snZ2d@giganews.com...
> Hi
> Looking for an LCD TV with the following as basic requirements - I was 
> looking at the WHICH site but they don't allow you to see their 
> recommended products without stumping up some cash (spose I'll bu ythe 
> magazine tomorrow then).
>
> 1) Must have a connection to connect up a PC (VG A or DVI) for a HTPC
>
> 2) 28 inch
>
> 3) Decent speakers as we wont have surround system but we dont go THAT 
> loud anyway.
>
> 4) Budget of around £500-600
>
> 5) Most importantly it must be HD ready for both 720 and 1080 and possibly 
> 1080p. But most of our viewing is on SD TV so its essential it doesn't 
> look crap on SD TV like i see so many TVs do!
>
> 6) Less is more - prefer a think bezel and a plainer colour (silver 
> preferably)
>
> 7) Prefer to buy it from a 'proper' shop like Richer Sounds/ Argos/John 
> Lewis....also with a decent warranty.
>
>
> Am I right i nthinking like montiors a 28inch will give a little extra 
> viewing space over a standard 28inch CRT? If so a 26inch LCD may do if it 
> matches a 28inch CRT.
>
> Thanks
You cannot get a 1080p (Full HD) 28" LCD.  37" is the smallest.
date: Tue, 19 Jun 2007 12:17:20 +0100   author:   diy-newby

Re: Recommend me an LCD   
diy-newby wrote:
> "mo"  wrote in message
> news:U7SdncvieNJzeuvbnZ2dnUVZ8t2snZ2d@giganews.com...
>> Hi
>> Looking for an LCD TV with the following as basic requirements - I
>> was looking at the WHICH site but they don't allow you to see their
>> recommended products without stumping up some cash (spose I'll bu
>> ythe magazine tomorrow then).
>>
>> 1) Must have a connection to connect up a PC (VG A or DVI) for a HTPC
>>
>> 2) 28 inch
>>
>> 3) Decent speakers as we wont have surround system but we dont go
>> THAT loud anyway.
>>
>> 4) Budget of around £500-600
>>
>> 5) Most importantly it must be HD ready for both 720 and 1080 and
>> possibly 1080p. But most of our viewing is on SD TV so its essential
>> it doesn't look crap on SD TV like i see so many TVs do!
>>
>> 6) Less is more - prefer a think bezel and a plainer colour (silver
>> preferably)
>>
>> 7) Prefer to buy it from a 'proper' shop like Richer Sounds/
>> Argos/John Lewis....also with a decent warranty.
>>
>>
>> Am I right i nthinking like montiors a 28inch will give a little
>> extra viewing space over a standard 28inch CRT? If so a 26inch LCD
>> may do if it matches a 28inch CRT.
>>
>> Thanks
> You cannot get a 1080p (Full HD) 28" LCD.  37" is the smallest.

You might want to have a word with Sharp then as they seem convinced they 
have a 32" 1080p set
http://www.dealtime.co.uk/xPF-Sharp-AQUOS-LC-32GP1U
-- 
Alex

"I laugh in the face of danger. Then I hide until it goes away"

www.drzoidberg.co.uk www.ebayfaq.co.uk
date: Tue, 19 Jun 2007 22:28:02 +0100   author:   Dr Zoidberg alexNOOOOOO!!!!!!!@drzoidberg.co.uk

Re: Recommend me an LCD   
been researching LCDs all day and its doing my head in!

too much choice - not helped by manufactuers continually releasing new 
models and using crappy naming conventions.
date: Wed, 20 Jun 2007 00:31:59 +0100   author:   mo

Re: Recommend me an LCD   
"Dr Zoidberg" <alexNOOOOOO!!!!!!!@drzoidberg.co.uk> wrote in message 
news:5dr002F34atekU1@mid.individual.net...


> You might want to have a word with Sharp then as they seem convinced they 
> have a 32" 1080p set
> http://www.dealtime.co.uk/xPF-Sharp-AQUOS-LC-32GP1U
> -- 



there's no physical reason (unlike with plasma) why you can't have a 1080p 
small screen - after all you can buy laptops with 1920x1200 screens that are 
15 inches.



-- 
Gareth.

That fly... is your magic wand.
http://www.last.fm/user/dsbmusic/
date: Wed, 20 Jun 2007 07:29:00 +0100   author:   the dog from that film you saw

Re: Recommend me an LCD   
"Dr Zoidberg" <alexNOOOOOO!!!!!!!@drzoidberg.co.uk> wrote in message 
news:5dr002F34atekU1@mid.individual.net...
> diy-newby wrote:
>> "mo"  wrote in message
>> news:U7SdncvieNJzeuvbnZ2dnUVZ8t2snZ2d@giganews.com...
>>> Hi
>>> Looking for an LCD TV with the following as basic requirements - I
>>> was looking at the WHICH site but they don't allow you to see their
>>> recommended products without stumping up some cash (spose I'll bu
>>> ythe magazine tomorrow then).
>>>
>>> 1) Must have a connection to connect up a PC (VG A or DVI) for a HTPC
>>>
>>> 2) 28 inch
>>>
>>> 3) Decent speakers as we wont have surround system but we dont go
>>> THAT loud anyway.
>>>
>>> 4) Budget of around £500-600
>>>
>>> 5) Most importantly it must be HD ready for both 720 and 1080 and
>>> possibly 1080p. But most of our viewing is on SD TV so its essential
>>> it doesn't look crap on SD TV like i see so many TVs do!
>>>
>>> 6) Less is more - prefer a think bezel and a plainer colour (silver
>>> preferably)
>>>
>>> 7) Prefer to buy it from a 'proper' shop like Richer Sounds/
>>> Argos/John Lewis....also with a decent warranty.
>>>
>>>
>>> Am I right i nthinking like montiors a 28inch will give a little
>>> extra viewing space over a standard 28inch CRT? If so a 26inch LCD
>>> may do if it matches a 28inch CRT.
>>>
>>> Thanks
>> You cannot get a 1080p (Full HD) 28" LCD.  37" is the smallest.
>
> You might want to have a word with Sharp then as they seem convinced they 
> have a 32" 1080p set
> http://www.dealtime.co.uk/xPF-Sharp-AQUOS-LC-32GP1U
> -- 
> Alex
>
> "I laugh in the face of danger. Then I hide until it goes away"
>
> www.drzoidberg.co.uk www.ebayfaq.co.uk
>
I stand corrected then.  Is that Sharp a new model just out?
Still a complete waste of time having a 1080p screen smaller than 40" 
anyway - you will not be able to tell the difference.
date: Wed, 20 Jun 2007 09:59:06 +0100   author:   diy-newby

Re: Recommend me an LCD   
diy-newby wrote:
> "Dr Zoidberg" <alexNOOOOOO!!!!!!!@drzoidberg.co.uk> wrote in message
> news:5dr002F34atekU1@mid.individual.net...
>> diy-newby wrote:
>>> You cannot get a 1080p (Full HD) 28" LCD.  37" is the smallest.
>>
>> You might want to have a word with Sharp then as they seem convinced
>> they have a 32" 1080p set
>> http://www.dealtime.co.uk/xPF-Sharp-AQUOS-LC-32GP1U
>> --
> I stand corrected then.  Is that Sharp a new model just out?

No idea.

> Still a complete waste of time having a 1080p screen smaller than 40"
> anyway - you will not be able to tell the difference.

Not if you are using it for PC use , when the extra desktop area is very 
handy
-- 
Alex

"I laugh in the face of danger. Then I hide until it goes away"

www.drzoidberg.co.uk www.ebayfaq.co.uk
date: Wed, 20 Jun 2007 13:41:14 +0100   author:   Dr Zoidberg alexNOOOOOO!!!!!!!@drzoidberg.co.uk

Re: Recommend me an LCD   
"mo"  wrote in message 
news:U7SdncvieNJzeuvbnZ2dnUVZ8t2snZ2d@giganews.com...
> Hi
> Looking for an LCD TV with the following as basic requirements - I was 
> looking at the WHICH site but they don't allow you to see their 
> recommended products without stumping up some cash (spose I'll bu ythe 
> magazine tomorrow then).
>
> 1) Must have a connection to connect up a PC (VG A or DVI) for a HTPC
>
> 2) 28 inch
>
> 3) Decent speakers as we wont have surround system but we dont go THAT 
> loud anyway.
>
> 4) Budget of around £500-600
>
> 5) Most importantly it must be HD ready for both 720 and 1080 and possibly 
> 1080p. But most of our viewing is on SD TV so its essential it doesn't 
> look crap on SD TV like i see so many TVs do!
>
> 6) Less is more - prefer a think bezel and a plainer colour (silver 
> preferably)
>
> 7) Prefer to buy it from a 'proper' shop like Richer Sounds/ Argos/John 
> Lewis....also with a decent warranty.
>
>
> Am I right i nthinking like montiors a 28inch will give a little extra 
> viewing space over a standard 28inch CRT? If so a 26inch LCD may do if it 
> matches a 28inch CRT.
>
> Thanks
You cannot get a 1080p (Full HD) 28" LCD.  37" is the smallest.
date: Tue, 19 Jun 2007 12:17:20 +0100   author:   diy-newby

Re: Recommend me an LCD   
diy-newby wrote:
> "mo"  wrote in message
> news:U7SdncvieNJzeuvbnZ2dnUVZ8t2snZ2d@giganews.com...
>> Hi
>> Looking for an LCD TV with the following as basic requirements - I
>> was looking at the WHICH site but they don't allow you to see their
>> recommended products without stumping up some cash (spose I'll bu
>> ythe magazine tomorrow then).
>>
>> 1) Must have a connection to connect up a PC (VG A or DVI) for a HTPC
>>
>> 2) 28 inch
>>
>> 3) Decent speakers as we wont have surround system but we dont go
>> THAT loud anyway.
>>
>> 4) Budget of around £500-600
>>
>> 5) Most importantly it must be HD ready for both 720 and 1080 and
>> possibly 1080p. But most of our viewing is on SD TV so its essential
>> it doesn't look crap on SD TV like i see so many TVs do!
>>
>> 6) Less is more - prefer a think bezel and a plainer colour (silver
>> preferably)
>>
>> 7) Prefer to buy it from a 'proper' shop like Richer Sounds/
>> Argos/John Lewis....also with a decent warranty.
>>
>>
>> Am I right i nthinking like montiors a 28inch will give a little
>> extra viewing space over a standard 28inch CRT? If so a 26inch LCD
>> may do if it matches a 28inch CRT.
>>
>> Thanks
> You cannot get a 1080p (Full HD) 28" LCD.  37" is the smallest.

You might want to have a word with Sharp then as they seem convinced they 
have a 32" 1080p set
http://www.dealtime.co.uk/xPF-Sharp-AQUOS-LC-32GP1U
-- 
Alex

"I laugh in the face of danger. Then I hide until it goes away"

www.drzoidberg.co.uk www.ebayfaq.co.uk
date: Tue, 19 Jun 2007 22:28:02 +0100   author:   Dr Zoidberg alexNOOOOOO!!!!!!!@drzoidberg.co.uk

Re: Recommend me an LCD   
been researching LCDs all day and its doing my head in!

too much choice - not helped by manufactuers continually releasing new 
models and using crappy naming conventions.
date: Wed, 20 Jun 2007 00:31:59 +0100   author:   mo

Re: Recommend me an LCD   
"Dr Zoidberg" <alexNOOOOOO!!!!!!!@drzoidberg.co.uk> wrote in message 
news:5dr002F34atekU1@mid.individual.net...


> You might want to have a word with Sharp then as they seem convinced they 
> have a 32" 1080p set
> http://www.dealtime.co.uk/xPF-Sharp-AQUOS-LC-32GP1U
> -- 



there's no physical reason (unlike with plasma) why you can't have a 1080p 
small screen - after all you can buy laptops with 1920x1200 screens that are 
15 inches.



-- 
Gareth.

That fly... is your magic wand.
http://www.last.fm/user/dsbmusic/
date: Wed, 20 Jun 2007 07:29:00 +0100   author:   the dog from that film you saw

Re: Recommend me an LCD   
"Dr Zoidberg" <alexNOOOOOO!!!!!!!@drzoidberg.co.uk> wrote in message 
news:5dr002F34atekU1@mid.individual.net...
> diy-newby wrote:
>> "mo"  wrote in message
>> news:U7SdncvieNJzeuvbnZ2dnUVZ8t2snZ2d@giganews.com...
>>> Hi
>>> Looking for an LCD TV with the following as basic requirements - I
>>> was looking at the WHICH site but they don't allow you to see their
>>> recommended products without stumping up some cash (spose I'll bu
>>> ythe magazine tomorrow then).
>>>
>>> 1) Must have a connection to connect up a PC (VG A or DVI) for a HTPC
>>>
>>> 2) 28 inch
>>>
>>> 3) Decent speakers as we wont have surround system but we dont go
>>> THAT loud anyway.
>>>
>>> 4) Budget of around £500-600
>>>
>>> 5) Most importantly it must be HD ready for both 720 and 1080 and
>>> possibly 1080p. But most of our viewing is on SD TV so its essential
>>> it doesn't look crap on SD TV like i see so many TVs do!
>>>
>>> 6) Less is more - prefer a think bezel and a plainer colour (silver
>>> preferably)
>>>
>>> 7) Prefer to buy it from a 'proper' shop like Richer Sounds/
>>> Argos/John Lewis....also with a decent warranty.
>>>
>>>
>>> Am I right i nthinking like montiors a 28inch will give a little
>>> extra viewing space over a standard 28inch CRT? If so a 26inch LCD
>>> may do if it matches a 28inch CRT.
>>>
>>> Thanks
>> You cannot get a 1080p (Full HD) 28" LCD.  37" is the smallest.
>
> You might want to have a word with Sharp then as they seem convinced they 
> have a 32" 1080p set
> http://www.dealtime.co.uk/xPF-Sharp-AQUOS-LC-32GP1U
> -- 
> Alex
>
> "I laugh in the face of danger. Then I hide until it goes away"
>
> www.drzoidberg.co.uk www.ebayfaq.co.uk
>
I stand corrected then.  Is that Sharp a new model just out?
Still a complete waste of time having a 1080p screen smaller than 40" 
anyway - you will not be able to tell the difference.
date: Wed, 20 Jun 2007 09:59:06 +0100   author:   diy-newby

Re: Recommend me an LCD   
diy-newby wrote:
> "Dr Zoidberg" <alexNOOOOOO!!!!!!!@drzoidberg.co.uk> wrote in message
> news:5dr002F34atekU1@mid.individual.net...
>> diy-newby wrote:
>>> You cannot get a 1080p (Full HD) 28" LCD.  37" is the smallest.
>>
>> You might want to have a word with Sharp then as they seem convinced
>> they have a 32" 1080p set
>> http://www.dealtime.co.uk/xPF-Sharp-AQUOS-LC-32GP1U
>> --
> I stand corrected then.  Is that Sharp a new model just out?

No idea.

> Still a complete waste of time having a 1080p screen smaller than 40"
> anyway - you will not be able to tell the difference.

Not if you are using it for PC use , when the extra desktop area is very 
handy
-- 
Alex

"I laugh in the face of danger. Then I hide until it goes away"

www.drzoidberg.co.uk www.ebayfaq.co.uk
date: Wed, 20 Jun 2007 13:41:14 +0100   author:   Dr Zoidberg alexNOOOOOO!!!!!!!@drzoidberg.co.uk

Re: Recommend me an LCD   
"mo"  wrote in message 
news:U7SdncvieNJzeuvbnZ2dnUVZ8t2snZ2d@giganews.com...
> Hi
> Looking for an LCD TV with the following as basic requirements - I was 
> looking at the WHICH site but they don't allow you to see their 
> recommended products without stumping up some cash (spose I'll bu ythe 
> magazine tomorrow then).
>
> 1) Must have a connection to connect up a PC (VG A or DVI) for a HTPC
>
> 2) 28 inch
>
> 3) Decent speakers as we wont have surround system but we dont go THAT 
> loud anyway.
>
> 4) Budget of around £500-600
>
> 5) Most importantly it must be HD ready for both 720 and 1080 and possibly 
> 1080p. But most of our viewing is on SD TV so its essential it doesn't 
> look crap on SD TV like i see so many TVs do!
>
> 6) Less is more - prefer a think bezel and a plainer colour (silver 
> preferably)
>
> 7) Prefer to buy it from a 'proper' shop like Richer Sounds/ Argos/John 
> Lewis....also with a decent warranty.
>
>
> Am I right i nthinking like montiors a 28inch will give a little extra 
> viewing space over a standard 28inch CRT? If so a 26inch LCD may do if it 
> matches a 28inch CRT.
>
> Thanks
You cannot get a 1080p (Full HD) 28" LCD.  37" is the smallest.
date: Tue, 19 Jun 2007 12:17:20 +0100   author:   diy-newby

Re: Recommend me an LCD   
diy-newby wrote:
> "mo"  wrote in message
> news:U7SdncvieNJzeuvbnZ2dnUVZ8t2snZ2d@giganews.com...
>> Hi
>> Looking for an LCD TV with the following as basic requirements - I
>> was looking at the WHICH site but they don't allow you to see their
>> recommended products without stumping up some cash (spose I'll bu
>> ythe magazine tomorrow then).
>>
>> 1) Must have a connection to connect up a PC (VG A or DVI) for a HTPC
>>
>> 2) 28 inch
>>
>> 3) Decent speakers as we wont have surround system but we dont go
>> THAT loud anyway.
>>
>> 4) Budget of around £500-600
>>
>> 5) Most importantly it must be HD ready for both 720 and 1080 and
>> possibly 1080p. But most of our viewing is on SD TV so its essential
>> it doesn't look crap on SD TV like i see so many TVs do!
>>
>> 6) Less is more - prefer a think bezel and a plainer colour (silver
>> preferably)
>>
>> 7) Prefer to buy it from a 'proper' shop like Richer Sounds/
>> Argos/John Lewis....also with a decent warranty.
>>
>>
>> Am I right i nthinking like montiors a 28inch will give a little
>> extra viewing space over a standard 28inch CRT? If so a 26inch LCD
>> may do if it matches a 28inch CRT.
>>
>> Thanks
> You cannot get a 1080p (Full HD) 28" LCD.  37" is the smallest.

You might want to have a word with Sharp then as they seem convinced they 
have a 32" 1080p set
http://www.dealtime.co.uk/xPF-Sharp-AQUOS-LC-32GP1U
-- 
Alex

"I laugh in the face of danger. Then I hide until it goes away"

www.drzoidberg.co.uk www.ebayfaq.co.uk
date: Tue, 19 Jun 2007 22:28:02 +0100   author:   Dr Zoidberg alexNOOOOOO!!!!!!!@drzoidberg.co.uk

Re: Recommend me an LCD   
been researching LCDs all day and its doing my head in!

too much choice - not helped by manufactuers continually releasing new 
models and using crappy naming conventions.
date: Wed, 20 Jun 2007 00:31:59 +0100   author:   mo

Re: Recommend me an LCD   
"Dr Zoidberg" <alexNOOOOOO!!!!!!!@drzoidberg.co.uk> wrote in message 
news:5dr002F34atekU1@mid.individual.net...


> You might want to have a word with Sharp then as they seem convinced they 
> have a 32" 1080p set
> http://www.dealtime.co.uk/xPF-Sharp-AQUOS-LC-32GP1U
> -- 



there's no physical reason (unlike with plasma) why you can't have a 1080p 
small screen - after all you can buy laptops with 1920x1200 screens that are 
15 inches.



-- 
Gareth.

That fly... is your magic wand.
http://www.last.fm/user/dsbmusic/
date: Wed, 20 Jun 2007 07:29:00 +0100   author:   the dog from that film you saw

Re: Recommend me an LCD   
"Dr Zoidberg" <alexNOOOOOO!!!!!!!@drzoidberg.co.uk> wrote in message 
news:5dr002F34atekU1@mid.individual.net...
> diy-newby wrote:
>> "mo"  wrote in message
>> news:U7SdncvieNJzeuvbnZ2dnUVZ8t2snZ2d@giganews.com...
>>> Hi
>>> Looking for an LCD TV with the following as basic requirements - I
>>> was looking at the WHICH site but they don't allow you to see their
>>> recommended products without stumping up some cash (spose I'll bu
>>> ythe magazine tomorrow then).
>>>
>>> 1) Must have a connection to connect up a PC (VG A or DVI) for a HTPC
>>>
>>> 2) 28 inch
>>>
>>> 3) Decent speakers as we wont have surround system but we dont go
>>> THAT loud anyway.
>>>
>>> 4) Budget of around £500-600
>>>
>>> 5) Most importantly it must be HD ready for both 720 and 1080 and
>>> possibly 1080p. But most of our viewing is on SD TV so its essential
>>> it doesn't look crap on SD TV like i see so many TVs do!
>>>
>>> 6) Less is more - prefer a think bezel and a plainer colour (silver
>>> preferably)
>>>
>>> 7) Prefer to buy it from a 'proper' shop like Richer Sounds/
>>> Argos/John Lewis....also with a decent warranty.
>>>
>>>
>>> Am I right i nthinking like montiors a 28inch will give a little
>>> extra viewing space over a standard 28inch CRT? If so a 26inch LCD
>>> may do if it matches a 28inch CRT.
>>>
>>> Thanks
>> You cannot get a 1080p (Full HD) 28" LCD.  37" is the smallest.
>
> You might want to have a word with Sharp then as they seem convinced they 
> have a 32" 1080p set
> http://www.dealtime.co.uk/xPF-Sharp-AQUOS-LC-32GP1U
> -- 
> Alex
>
> "I laugh in the face of danger. Then I hide until it goes away"
>
> www.drzoidberg.co.uk www.ebayfaq.co.uk
>
I stand corrected then.  Is that Sharp a new model just out?
Still a complete waste of time having a 1080p screen smaller than 40" 
anyway - you will not be able to tell the difference.
date: Wed, 20 Jun 2007 09:59:06 +0100   author:   diy-newby

Re: Recommend me an LCD   
diy-newby wrote:
> "Dr Zoidberg" <alexNOOOOOO!!!!!!!@drzoidberg.co.uk> wrote in message
> news:5dr002F34atekU1@mid.individual.net...
>> diy-newby wrote:
>>> You cannot get a 1080p (Full HD) 28" LCD.  37" is the smallest.
>>
>> You might want to have a word with Sharp then as they seem convinced
>> they have a 32" 1080p set
>> http://www.dealtime.co.uk/xPF-Sharp-AQUOS-LC-32GP1U
>> --
> I stand corrected then.  Is that Sharp a new model just out?

No idea.

> Still a complete waste of time having a 1080p screen smaller than 40"
> anyway - you will not be able to tell the difference.

Not if you are using it for PC use , when the extra desktop area is very 
handy
-- 
Alex

"I laugh in the face of danger. Then I hide until it goes away"

www.drzoidberg.co.uk www.ebayfaq.co.uk
date: Wed, 20 Jun 2007 13:41:14 +0100   author:   Dr Zoidberg alexNOOOOOO!!!!!!!@drzoidberg.co.uk

Re: Recommend me an LCD   
"mo"  wrote in message 
news:U7SdncvieNJzeuvbnZ2dnUVZ8t2snZ2d@giganews.com...
> Hi
> Looking for an LCD TV with the following as basic requirements - I was 
> looking at the WHICH site but they don't allow you to see their 
> recommended products without stumping up some cash (spose I'll bu ythe 
> magazine tomorrow then).
>
> 1) Must have a connection to connect up a PC (VG A or DVI) for a HTPC
>
> 2) 28 inch
>
> 3) Decent speakers as we wont have surround system but we dont go THAT 
> loud anyway.
>
> 4) Budget of around £500-600
>
> 5) Most importantly it must be HD ready for both 720 and 1080 and possibly 
> 1080p. But most of our viewing is on SD TV so its essential it doesn't 
> look crap on SD TV like i see so many TVs do!
>
> 6) Less is more - prefer a think bezel and a plainer colour (silver 
> preferably)
>
> 7) Prefer to buy it from a 'proper' shop like Richer Sounds/ Argos/John 
> Lewis....also with a decent warranty.
>
>
> Am I right i nthinking like montiors a 28inch will give a little extra 
> viewing space over a standard 28inch CRT? If so a 26inch LCD may do if it 
> matches a 28inch CRT.
>
> Thanks
You cannot get a 1080p (Full HD) 28" LCD.  37" is the smallest.
date: Tue, 19 Jun 2007 12:17:20 +0100   author:   diy-newby

Re: Recommend me an LCD   
diy-newby wrote:
> "mo"  wrote in message
> news:U7SdncvieNJzeuvbnZ2dnUVZ8t2snZ2d@giganews.com...
>> Hi
>> Looking for an LCD TV with the following as basic requirements - I
>> was looking at the WHICH site but they don't allow you to see their
>> recommended products without stumping up some cash (spose I'll bu
>> ythe magazine tomorrow then).
>>
>> 1) Must have a connection to connect up a PC (VG A or DVI) for a HTPC
>>
>> 2) 28 inch
>>
>> 3) Decent speakers as we wont have surround system but we dont go
>> THAT loud anyway.
>>
>> 4) Budget of around £500-600
>>
>> 5) Most importantly it must be HD ready for both 720 and 1080 and
>> possibly 1080p. But most of our viewing is on SD TV so its essential
>> it doesn't look crap on SD TV like i see so many TVs do!
>>
>> 6) Less is more - prefer a think bezel and a plainer colour (silver
>> preferably)
>>
>> 7) Prefer to buy it from a 'proper' shop like Richer Sounds/
>> Argos/John Lewis....also with a decent warranty.
>>
>>
>> Am I right i nthinking like montiors a 28inch will give a little
>> extra viewing space over a standard 28inch CRT? If so a 26inch LCD
>> may do if it matches a 28inch CRT.
>>
>> Thanks
> You cannot get a 1080p (Full HD) 28" LCD.  37" is the smallest.

You might want to have a word with Sharp then as they seem convinced they 
have a 32" 1080p set
http://www.dealtime.co.uk/xPF-Sharp-AQUOS-LC-32GP1U
-- 
Alex

"I laugh in the face of danger. Then I hide until it goes away"

www.drzoidberg.co.uk www.ebayfaq.co.uk
date: Tue, 19 Jun 2007 22:28:02 +0100   author:   Dr Zoidberg alexNOOOOOO!!!!!!!@drzoidberg.co.uk

Re: Recommend me an LCD   
been researching LCDs all day and its doing my head in!

too much choice - not helped by manufactuers continually releasing new 
models and using crappy naming conventions.
date: Wed, 20 Jun 2007 00:31:59 +0100   author:   mo

Re: Recommend me an LCD   
"Dr Zoidberg" <alexNOOOOOO!!!!!!!@drzoidberg.co.uk> wrote in message 
news:5dr002F34atekU1@mid.individual.net...


> You might want to have a word with Sharp then as they seem convinced they 
> have a 32" 1080p set
> http://www.dealtime.co.uk/xPF-Sharp-AQUOS-LC-32GP1U
> -- 



there's no physical reason (unlike with plasma) why you can't have a 1080p 
small screen - after all you can buy laptops with 1920x1200 screens that are 
15 inches.



-- 
Gareth.

That fly... is your magic wand.
http://www.last.fm/user/dsbmusic/
date: Wed, 20 Jun 2007 07:29:00 +0100   author:   the dog from that film you saw

Re: Recommend me an LCD   
"Dr Zoidberg" <alexNOOOOOO!!!!!!!@drzoidberg.co.uk> wrote in message 
news:5dr002F34atekU1@mid.individual.net...
> diy-newby wrote:
>> "mo"  wrote in message
>> news:U7SdncvieNJzeuvbnZ2dnUVZ8t2snZ2d@giganews.com...
>>> Hi
>>> Looking for an LCD TV with the following as basic requirements - I
>>> was looking at the WHICH site but they don't allow you to see their
>>> recommended products without stumping up some cash (spose I'll bu
>>> ythe magazine tomorrow then).
>>>
>>> 1) Must have a connection to connect up a PC (VG A or DVI) for a HTPC
>>>
>>> 2) 28 inch
>>>
>>> 3) Decent speakers as we wont have surround system but we dont go
>>> THAT loud anyway.
>>>
>>> 4) Budget of around £500-600
>>>
>>> 5) Most importantly it must be HD ready for both 720 and 1080 and
>>> possibly 1080p. But most of our viewing is on SD TV so its essential
>>> it doesn't look crap on SD TV like i see so many TVs do!
>>>
>>> 6) Less is more - prefer a think bezel and a plainer colour (silver
>>> preferably)
>>>
>>> 7) Prefer to buy it from a 'proper' shop like Richer Sounds/
>>> Argos/John Lewis....also with a decent warranty.
>>>
>>>
>>> Am I right i nthinking like montiors a 28inch will give a little
>>> extra viewing space over a standard 28inch CRT? If so a 26inch LCD
>>> may do if it matches a 28inch CRT.
>>>
>>> Thanks
>> You cannot get a 1080p (Full HD) 28" LCD.  37" is the smallest.
>
> You might want to have a word with Sharp then as they seem convinced they 
> have a 32" 1080p set
> http://www.dealtime.co.uk/xPF-Sharp-AQUOS-LC-32GP1U
> -- 
> Alex
>
> "I laugh in the face of danger. Then I hide until it goes away"
>
> www.drzoidberg.co.uk www.ebayfaq.co.uk
>
I stand corrected then.  Is that Sharp a new model just out?
Still a complete waste of time having a 1080p screen smaller than 40" 
anyway - you will not be able to tell the difference.
date: Wed, 20 Jun 2007 09:59:06 +0100   author:   diy-newby

Re: Recommend me an LCD   
diy-newby wrote:
> "Dr Zoidberg" <alexNOOOOOO!!!!!!!@drzoidberg.co.uk> wrote in message
> news:5dr002F34atekU1@mid.individual.net...
>> diy-newby wrote:
>>> You cannot get a 1080p (Full HD) 28" LCD.  37" is the smallest.
>>
>> You might want to have a word with Sharp then as they seem convinced
>> they have a 32" 1080p set
>> http://www.dealtime.co.uk/xPF-Sharp-AQUOS-LC-32GP1U
>> --
> I stand corrected then.  Is that Sharp a new model just out?

No idea.

> Still a complete waste of time having a 1080p screen smaller than 40"
> anyway - you will not be able to tell the difference.

Not if you are using it for PC use , when the extra desktop area is very 
handy
-- 
Alex

"I laugh in the face of danger. Then I hide until it goes away"

www.drzoidberg.co.uk www.ebayfaq.co.uk
date: Wed, 20 Jun 2007 13:41:14 +0100   author:   Dr Zoidberg alexNOOOOOO!!!!!!!@drzoidberg.co.uk

Re: Recommend me an LCD   
"mo"  wrote in message 
news:U7SdncvieNJzeuvbnZ2dnUVZ8t2snZ2d@giganews.com...
> Hi
> Looking for an LCD TV with the following as basic requirements - I was 
> looking at the WHICH site but they don't allow you to see their 
> recommended products without stumping up some cash (spose I'll bu ythe 
> magazine tomorrow then).
>
> 1) Must have a connection to connect up a PC (VG A or DVI) for a HTPC
>
> 2) 28 inch
>
> 3) Decent speakers as we wont have surround system but we dont go THAT 
> loud anyway.
>
> 4) Budget of around £500-600
>
> 5) Most importantly it must be HD ready for both 720 and 1080 and possibly 
> 1080p. But most of our viewing is on SD TV so its essential it doesn't 
> look crap on SD TV like i see so many TVs do!
>
> 6) Less is more - prefer a think bezel and a plainer colour (silver 
> preferably)
>
> 7) Prefer to buy it from a 'proper' shop like Richer Sounds/ Argos/John 
> Lewis....also with a decent warranty.
>
>
> Am I right i nthinking like montiors a 28inch will give a little extra 
> viewing space over a standard 28inch CRT? If so a 26inch LCD may do if it 
> matches a 28inch CRT.
>
> Thanks
You cannot get a 1080p (Full HD) 28" LCD.  37" is the smallest.
date: Tue, 19 Jun 2007 12:17:20 +0100   author:   diy-newby

Re: Recommend me an LCD   
diy-newby wrote:
> "mo"  wrote in message
> news:U7SdncvieNJzeuvbnZ2dnUVZ8t2snZ2d@giganews.com...
>> Hi
>> Looking for an LCD TV with the following as basic requirements - I
>> was looking at the WHICH site but they don't allow you to see their
>> recommended products without stumping up some cash (spose I'll bu
>> ythe magazine tomorrow then).
>>
>> 1) Must have a connection to connect up a PC (VG A or DVI) for a HTPC
>>
>> 2) 28 inch
>>
>> 3) Decent speakers as we wont have surround system but we dont go
>> THAT loud anyway.
>>
>> 4) Budget of around £500-600
>>
>> 5) Most importantly it must be HD ready for both 720 and 1080 and
>> possibly 1080p. But most of our viewing is on SD TV so its essential
>> it doesn't look crap on SD TV like i see so many TVs do!
>>
>> 6) Less is more - prefer a think bezel and a plainer colour (silver
>> preferably)
>>
>> 7) Prefer to buy it from a 'proper' shop like Richer Sounds/
>> Argos/John Lewis....also with a decent warranty.
>>
>>
>> Am I right i nthinking like montiors a 28inch will give a little
>> extra viewing space over a standard 28inch CRT? If so a 26inch LCD
>> may do if it matches a 28inch CRT.
>>
>> Thanks
> You cannot get a 1080p (Full HD) 28" LCD.  37" is the smallest.

You might want to have a word with Sharp then as they seem convinced they 
have a 32" 1080p set
http://www.dealtime.co.uk/xPF-Sharp-AQUOS-LC-32GP1U
-- 
Alex

"I laugh in the face of danger. Then I hide until it goes away"

www.drzoidberg.co.uk www.ebayfaq.co.uk
date: Tue, 19 Jun 2007 22:28:02 +0100   author:   Dr Zoidberg alexNOOOOOO!!!!!!!@drzoidberg.co.uk

Re: Recommend me an LCD   
been researching LCDs all day and its doing my head in!

too much choice - not helped by manufactuers continually releasing new 
models and using crappy naming conventions.
date: Wed, 20 Jun 2007 00:31:59 +0100   author:   mo

Re: Recommend me an LCD   
"Dr Zoidberg" <alexNOOOOOO!!!!!!!@drzoidberg.co.uk> wrote in message 
news:5dr002F34atekU1@mid.individual.net...


> You might want to have a word with Sharp then as they seem convinced they 
> have a 32" 1080p set
> http://www.dealtime.co.uk/xPF-Sharp-AQUOS-LC-32GP1U
> -- 



there's no physical reason (unlike with plasma) why you can't have a 1080p 
small screen - after all you can buy laptops with 1920x1200 screens that are 
15 inches.



-- 
Gareth.

That fly... is your magic wand.
http://www.last.fm/user/dsbmusic/
date: Wed, 20 Jun 2007 07:29:00 +0100   author:   the dog from that film you saw

Re: Recommend me an LCD   
"Dr Zoidberg" <alexNOOOOOO!!!!!!!@drzoidberg.co.uk> wrote in message 
news:5dr002F34atekU1@mid.individual.net...
> diy-newby wrote:
>> "mo"  wrote in message
>> news:U7SdncvieNJzeuvbnZ2dnUVZ8t2snZ2d@giganews.com...
>>> Hi
>>> Looking for an LCD TV with the following as basic requirements - I
>>> was looking at the WHICH site but they don't allow you to see their
>>> recommended products without stumping up some cash (spose I'll bu
>>> ythe magazine tomorrow then).
>>>
>>> 1) Must have a connection to connect up a PC (VG A or DVI) for a HTPC
>>>
>>> 2) 28 inch
>>>
>>> 3) Decent speakers as we wont have surround system but we dont go
>>> THAT loud anyway.
>>>
>>> 4) Budget of around £500-600
>>>
>>> 5) Most importantly it must be HD ready for both 720 and 1080 and
>>> possibly 1080p. But most of our viewing is on SD TV so its essential
>>> it doesn't look crap on SD TV like i see so many TVs do!
>>>
>>> 6) Less is more - prefer a think bezel and a plainer colour (silver
>>> preferably)
>>>
>>> 7) Prefer to buy it from a 'proper' shop like Richer Sounds/
>>> Argos/John Lewis....also with a decent warranty.
>>>
>>>
>>> Am I right i nthinking like montiors a 28inch will give a little
>>> extra viewing space over a standard 28inch CRT? If so a 26inch LCD
>>> may do if it matches a 28inch CRT.
>>>
>>> Thanks
>> You cannot get a 1080p (Full HD) 28" LCD.  37" is the smallest.
>
> You might want to have a word with Sharp then as they seem convinced they 
> have a 32" 1080p set
> http://www.dealtime.co.uk/xPF-Sharp-AQUOS-LC-32GP1U
> -- 
> Alex
>
> "I laugh in the face of danger. Then I hide until it goes away"
>
> www.drzoidberg.co.uk www.ebayfaq.co.uk
>
I stand corrected then.  Is that Sharp a new model just out?
Still a complete waste of time having a 1080p screen smaller than 40" 
anyway - you will not be able to tell the difference.
date: Wed, 20 Jun 2007 09:59:06 +0100   author:   diy-newby

Re: Recommend me an LCD   
diy-newby wrote:
> "Dr Zoidberg" <alexNOOOOOO!!!!!!!@drzoidberg.co.uk> wrote in message
> news:5dr002F34atekU1@mid.individual.net...
>> diy-newby wrote:
>>> You cannot get a 1080p (Full HD) 28" LCD.  37" is the smallest.
>>
>> You might want to have a word with Sharp then as they seem convinced
>> they have a 32" 1080p set
>> http://www.dealtime.co.uk/xPF-Sharp-AQUOS-LC-32GP1U
>> --
> I stand corrected then.  Is that Sharp a new model just out?

No idea.

> Still a complete waste of time having a 1080p screen smaller than 40"
> anyway - you will not be able to tell the difference.

Not if you are using it for PC use , when the extra desktop area is very 
handy
-- 
Alex

"I laugh in the face of danger. Then I hide until it goes away"

www.drzoidberg.co.uk www.ebayfaq.co.uk
date: Wed, 20 Jun 2007 13:41:14 +0100   author:   Dr Zoidberg alexNOOOOOO!!!!!!!@drzoidberg.co.uk

Re: Recommend me an LCD   
"mo"  wrote in message 
news:U7SdncvieNJzeuvbnZ2dnUVZ8t2snZ2d@giganews.com...
> Hi
> Looking for an LCD TV with the following as basic requirements - I was 
> looking at the WHICH site but they don't allow you to see their 
> recommended products without stumping up some cash (spose I'll bu ythe 
> magazine tomorrow then).
>
> 1) Must have a connection to connect up a PC (VG A or DVI) for a HTPC
>
> 2) 28 inch
>
> 3) Decent speakers as we wont have surround system but we dont go THAT 
> loud anyway.
>
> 4) Budget of around £500-600
>
> 5) Most importantly it must be HD ready for both 720 and 1080 and possibly 
> 1080p. But most of our viewing is on SD TV so its essential it doesn't 
> look crap on SD TV like i see so many TVs do!
>
> 6) Less is more - prefer a think bezel and a plainer colour (silver 
> preferably)
>
> 7) Prefer to buy it from a 'proper' shop like Richer Sounds/ Argos/John 
> Lewis....also with a decent warranty.
>
>
> Am I right i nthinking like montiors a 28inch will give a little extra 
> viewing space over a standard 28inch CRT? If so a 26inch LCD may do if it 
> matches a 28inch CRT.
>
> Thanks
You cannot get a 1080p (Full HD) 28" LCD.  37" is the smallest.
date: Tue, 19 Jun 2007 12:17:20 +0100   author:   diy-newby

Re: Recommend me an LCD   
diy-newby wrote:
> "mo"  wrote in message
> news:U7SdncvieNJzeuvbnZ2dnUVZ8t2snZ2d@giganews.com...
>> Hi
>> Looking for an LCD TV with the following as basic requ