TV Recommendations

[voodooflux]

Pinoeer Kuro is the only one worth getting, I have a 5090 and it is lush! Pinoeer also sell a freeview/dvd/hard drive box that produces an increadbly clear picture.

I wouldn't want to go back to anything else.

You need to get a Kuro quick though because they are no longer going to make thier own screens, the next generation are likely to be not as good.

The Pioneer Kuro range are indeed excellent - I have my eye on the more recent KRP-500M panel (supposedly even better than the already excellent 5090) but can't justify upgrading from my 507XD yet *

* But I'm sure I could if I tried hard enough.

The next generation will be based on Panasonic panels with Pioneer electronics (Pioneer is basically stepping down from panel manufacture). The two companies are supposed to be combining some of their R&D efforts so hopefully some of the Pioneer panel tech will make it's way into the core panels.

[Durbs]

Check out SAMSUNG LCD screens.

+1 for the shiny black Samsungs, always been very chuffed with mine, they are renowned for knowing how to knock up an LCD panel.

Recent Gadget Show episode really rated the Sony Bravia (sp?) tellies though.

[VectraMan]

I'm currently looking at two Samsung monitors, and they're excellent. But you want different things from a TV. I'm inclined to stick with my Sony brand loyalty when it comes to TVs, though I want to have a good look at Pansonic too.

When I bought my current Sony 24" WS CRT (about 10 years ago), I went into Currys where there were about 10 different similar spec TVs, and straight off I pointed at the Sony and said "I want that one", because it stood out as having a far superior picture to all the others. Cost £50-£100 more, but as I've been looking at it for 10 years that barely matters.

And I'm still very happy with it today.

[kaiser78]

Was going to go for one of the Panasonic 42" numbers but took last minute decision to go for a Sony 40" (KDL40V4000) after seeing on offer in local shop and then researching - includes tv / stand / 5 year warranty / delivery & install all for £650.

Bought on Monday, delivered and running on Tuesday. Excellent tv at bargain price.