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Title: LF 32" TV for Wii & Bluray/DVD playback
Post by: TeaLeaf on December 26, 2009, 06:28:31 PM
I'm looking to buy a spare TV primarily for the kids to use in a spare room from time to time.

Requirements:
-1080p for bluray playback
-decent Wii picture for kids gaming
-a freeview tuner built in would be nice but not essential
-about 32" screen size (widescreen)

I was thinking LCD at this level, but am open to suggestions if someone finds a real gem.

Budget will be small for this project!  I'm aiming to hit these specs for Ã,£300 somewhere in the Christmas Sales but I have yet to find the deal!

Any suggestions or has anyone come across this deal already?
Title: LF 32" TV for Wii & Bluray/DVD playback
Post by: lionheart on December 26, 2009, 07:41:42 PM
Might be worth checking here  (http://www.richersounds.com/product/lcd-tv/samsung/le32b350/sams-le32b350):
Title: LF 32" TV for Wii & Bluray/DVD playback
Post by: BrotherTobious on December 26, 2009, 08:24:06 PM
For best pic on a lcd tv you will need to compersit (sp) cable for wii.  You can pick one up for about Ã,£6 on amazon.co.uk

Hope it helps.
Title: LF 32" TV for Wii & Bluray/DVD playback
Post by: Tutonic on December 27, 2009, 12:16:24 AM
I've got one of these: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Panasonic-TX-L32G10B-32-inch-Widescreen-Freesat/dp/B00268AHIO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1260313661&sr=8-1

A full 1080p screen for the blu-rays, and it's got a 100hz refresh rate so the gaming is excellent.

It really is outstanding :)
Title: LF 32" TV for Wii & Bluray/DVD playback
Post by: TeaLeaf on December 27, 2009, 12:28:39 AM
Aye I like the Panasonics, my main TV is a Panie plasma, the one linked blows the budget somewhat!  Would love one for Ã,£300 though :P
Title: LF 32" TV for Wii & Bluray/DVD playback
Post by: A Twig on December 30, 2009, 08:31:35 PM
There's 40" Sonys and Panasonics going for Ã,£400 at the mo, if you're already spending Ã,£300, whats another Ã,£100!? All being advertised on main TV channels, COMET that sort of place...
Title: LF 32" TV for Wii & Bluray/DVD playback
Post by: delanvital on December 30, 2009, 08:58:12 PM
Quote from: BrotherTobious;300078For best pic on a lcd tv you will need to compersit (sp) cable for wii.  You can pick one up for about Ã,£6 on amazon.co.uk

Hope it helps.

Sorry for hijacking - could you possibly find a pic of this? I have a Wii and still learning all this stuff. I have a phono jack deal/scart, like back in the days. What cable are you referring to?
Title: LF 32" TV for Wii & Bluray/DVD playback
Post by: Penfold on December 30, 2009, 10:59:05 PM
There's 50% off lots of tellies at John Lewis. May be worth a look as their standard 5-yr warranty is tasty.
Title: LF 32" TV for Wii & Bluray/DVD playback
Post by: TeaLeaf on December 30, 2009, 11:11:13 PM
Eventually went for a Sony bluray (Ã,£79) and a Tosh 32" 1080p for Ã,£329.  Ã,£30 over the budget set for the telly, but sorted and to be delivered in a couple of days.  Found loads of older panels on sale with low contrast or only HD Ready not 1080p, but this one seems to fit the bill.
Title: LF 32" TV for Wii & Bluray/DVD playback
Post by: Snokio on January 01, 2010, 11:56:27 AM
where did you buy them from?
Title: LF 32" TV for Wii & Bluray/DVD playback
Post by: Penfold on January 01, 2010, 12:23:48 PM
Nice one.

Off topic a bit - can Blu Ray play normal dvd's?
Title: LF 32" TV for Wii & Bluray/DVD playback
Post by: Gandalf on January 01, 2010, 02:55:39 PM
yeah, most bluray players will have a dvd laser in there so can play dvd's too
Title: LF 32" TV for Wii & Bluray/DVD playback
Post by: TeaLeaf on January 01, 2010, 03:22:05 PM
Quote from: Snokio;300445where did you buy them from?
I bought them via the dMw affiliate Amazon shop linked atop this page!