LCD tv buffs

[goldstar0011]

I'm keen on getting an LCD tv for my media setup, seen many in action and know I need one.

To date 3 mates have Samsung and I see shops like Game using them to show off the 360 (next on list to get) so I think I'll stick to that brand (and after seeing many Philips ones come in broke after 1 month in last job I'll avoid them)

Have come across model LE26R71B for £400 delivered which is about all I wanna pay.

26" in max size I want (unless a 32" at same price and spec came along) as it will be in my bedroom on my desk so will be close enough.
Will be connected to 2 pc's, 1 for gaming via DVI with DVI to HDMI converter and 1 for media via VGA, standard (modded) xbox will connect using component and TV/dvd will connect via scart.

So you get the idea of what I want from an LCD, is the linked model good for it?

As you all would agree you wanna spend the right amount of money on the right piece of kit.

 

[R05_Micra]

stunnin tellys dude, was gonna sugest a samsung, 26" is lush, my mate has on, amazing pic, take tha samsung lol!

 

[mean micra]

im using the le26r51bd samsung.. and its the dogs mate... love it.. good choice...

only bad point with the whole Samsung Range is the poor speakers... really quiet.. so im using a 5.1 kit.. really brings gaming to life and normal tv is 100% better too..

 

[Glen]

heres one 26" has every conections in the world on it and real cheap i bought it and great quality http://www.pcworld.co.uk/martprd/st...null&sm=null&tm=null&sku=074880&category_oid=

regards Glen

 

[Arnold]

heres the one i've got mate - http://www.pcworld.co.uk/martprd/st...null&sm=null&tm=null&sku=108185&category_oid=

Im so surprised how much the price has nose dived recently, i paid about £ 750 for it just a few months back! Its an excellent TV for regular stuff, although havent tried HD through it. 2 Scarts, various other inputs including DVI or whatever it is, really nice picture and its a smart looking TV itself.

 

[rj007]

I got a Samsung 40" lcd hdtv a few months back and think its great! Like you say the X-box is fantastic when you play a recent game on it.

 

[mean micra]

Glen mate that Polaroid tv is ####... we demo them all at work and i can honestly say the HD is poo on it in comparison with a tv's that cost that little bit more... (you get what you pay for type)

the one Arnie's got is mint... if i didnt have Samsung i'd go LG... (Arnie HD on yours is beautiful)...

Gaz you've made a good choice for that kind of dough... go in to Currys and look at the Le26r73bd... similar model and ask them to connect Sky-HD up to it... looks amazing...

 

[goldstar0011]

Glad to see my choice is recommended, my mates 40" Samsung makes me sex wee and seem to see Samsung LCD's all over the place.

I have an amp for sound but will need a new one in time as it's old enough but does the job for now.

 

[mean micra]

I have an amp for sound but will need a new one in time as it's old enough but does the job for now.

Nowt wrong with old amps my lil brother using a Pioneer amp and Akai components from like the late 80's... kicks ass...

Got my LCD screen on the cheap from work... was Worth £900 at the time i paid way less then that...

 

[James]

As for 5.1 kit, your best bang for buck (and in-keeping with the Xbox 360 style) is this badboy from Pioneer:

http://www.play.com/Electronics/Ele...1_Xbox_360_Surround_Sound_System/Product.html

RRPd at £330, only £200! Last time they were in stock and I was considering getting one they were sold out before I could give them my details, now I don't have the cash! I'll probably lose out again, ah well!