LCD and Plasma Bargains and Discussions thread

[PostmanPot]

Nope max brightness on my screen and I still cant make out what box is sitting below the screen. Also no proof whatever the box is its yours, nor if it is a HDPVR that its running the premium bouquet.

You aren't supposed to. So just to tally things up, you're accusing:

1) No HD PVR in the pic
2) The pic isn't of my equipment
3) HD PVR without premium

[PostmanPot]

An expert, as you portray yourself as around here, would know precisely.

Quote it, these portrayals.

The point is that 98% of channels are SD. The point is that other people may have different viewing habits to yourself. The point is other people may watch SD content, DVDs, downloaded, etc.

It's only you who selfishly can't think further than your own situation and understand that some people on a budget may like having the best of both worlds. Plenty of us have alluded to appreciation of SD quality, just accept that it is still an important factor for some others but yourself!

[greg_SA]

What do you think this is?

Hehe - that photo just confirms that your viewing environment has to be pitch darkness for that plasma Just kidding

[PostmanPot]

Sorry, but the vagueness with which you portray your experiences and the lack knowledge about basic facts like how many HD channels there actually are, tell me you're talking bull.

[PostmanPot]

Roman, if still doubting, just say if you want the other/next pic I took.

[abzo]

Glad I'm not the only one who occasionally indulges in Big Brother Africa

[PostmanPot]

Glad I'm not the only one who occasionally indulges in Big Brother Africa

Emphasis on occasionally.

My flame suit is on ...

[BlackWasp]

Samsung 40” (102cm) 3D Full HD Slim LED TV
• Model: UA40D6000 • Resolution: 1920 x 1080 • HDMI x 4 • USB 2.0 • Allshare (wireless DLNA)
• 24 month guarantee
R6999
Makro

[PostmanPot]

Any opinions on the LG 47LS4600 on special at game for R7999 this week?

I am looking for a TV for my parents that will go in a very bright lounge with some direct sunlight during the day, so this rules out most plasmas (which I would have preferred, I have a Samsung 51D550).

The set is 100Hz so should be ok for sports.

The other option is the Sony 46CX520 at R6999, but it seems a couple of people have complained that it is quite dim compared to most other sets. It does seem to have a very matte finish screen which will be good.

Another option is the Samsung 46D550 which are also available at good prices.

Size must be 46" as 40" would be too small and the maximum budget of R8k does not allow for anything bigger.

They will only watch SD DSTV at this stage, hoping to convince them to go for an HD PVR soon.

http://www.makro.co.za/p/3547/samsun...ull-hd-lcd-tv/
http://www.makro.co.za/p/14998/sony-...ull-hd-lcd-tv/
http://www.makro.co.za/p/16067/multi...drifta-bundle/

Would take the Samsung with its 2 year warranty over the internet capabilities of the CX520 (of which are basically limited to YouTube and browsing), and its 1 year warranty.

(Maybe you can keep the Drifta. )

[iceman23]

Samsung 40” (102cm) 3D Full HD Slim LED TV
• Model: UA40D6000 • Resolution: 1920 x 1080 • HDMI x 4 • USB 2.0 • Allshare (wireless DLNA)
• 24 month guarantee
R6999
Makro

does that have wifi built in?

went to get the UA46ES6200 but there was not stock on Sunday. I think that 46 is too big for the bedroom after thinking about it. But I need wifi and the ability to use Plex...

[Roman4604]

The point is that 98% of channels are SD.

Thats a simplistic view, not taking into account the relative value of the content for the majority of viewers. A parlimentary debate cant hold a candle to the Euro 2012 final. Variety of low grade content in my opinion is far less important than the premium experience of (limited) high value content.

The point is that other people may have different viewing habits to yourself. The point is other people may watch SD content, DVDs, downloaded, etc.

None of this is at issue. My point has remaind very from the clear start, if you're going to be spending your hard earned money on new (HD) equipment, why purchase stuff that will perpetuate the experience standard you're already used to (SD, with some minor enhancements). Far wiser to invest in stuff that will carry you forward to experience the benefits of full HD.

Based on my long-term 1st hand experience of comparing (full) HD to SD, HD is worlds apart, no other upgrade provides quite the same wow factor. So your continued insistance that its fine to carry on ploughing money into SD (optimised) equipment leads me to the conclusion that you do not have the 1st hand experience to have appreciated the vast difference.

[PostmanPot]

does that have wifi built in?

went to get the UA46ES6200 but there was not stock on Sunday. I think that 46 is too big for the bedroom after thinking about it. But I need wifi and the ability to use Plex...

Not built in, allows for an adapter. Haven't seen Samsung specific ones. Perhaps one of the PC brands would work...

[BlackWasp]

does that have wifi built in?

went to get the UA46ES6200 but there was not stock on Sunday. I think that 46 is too big for the bedroom after thinking about it. But I need wifi and the ability to use Plex...

Needs a wi-fi dongle.

[iceman23]

darn, those things cost like R1000 so the price of the tv just shot up... will get the ES6200 when they get stock I guess.

[Roman4604]

Roman, if still doubting, just say if you want the other/next pic I took.

Still doesnt prove its yours, and that you use it day to day. Also no confirmation that its running premium bouquet. And finally even if it is, running it on a 1024x768 display does not prove you understand/appreciate the difference full HD has over SD.