My TV R.I.P

[alibombaye]

Well its been a sad few days... my Sony TV has finally decided to pack it in and have an early retirment... We've had some good times together.... But all good things must come to an end.... I think the long hours on Mario Strikers was bid hard to cope for the old chap...

[huzzellio]

It is a sad sad day when someone can't play Mario Strikers due to a TV expiry. Still, every cloud has a silver lining, time to get that LCD HDTV you've been eyeing up lol. Go on, you know you want to!! :D

[thelocaluk]

I'm with huzzellio, just think about that ***y shiney slimmer wider TV hanging on your wall, it won't be long before your old sony's a distant memory:)

[ben93]

*shakes head* its sony's inferior products. note to nintendo, bring out a tv

[alibombaye]

Thanks guys... yeah I've been eyeing up a LCD TV for some time... :-) just need to rob a bank now...

[munkle]

Thanks guys... yeah I've been eyeing up a LCD TV for some time... :-) just need to rob a bank now...

You're in luck dude, I'm planning a hit sometime in the near future, can't say when, can't say where ... So if you're interested ... PM me ... ;)

[alibombaye]

You're in luck dude, I'm planning a hit sometime in the near future, can't say when, can't say where ... So if you're interested ... PM me ... ;)

LOL... sounds good... Do you think a wii-mote and nun chunk would be good enough weopons?

[Wii Spark]

LOL... sounds good... Do you think a wii-mote and nun chunk would be good enough weopons?

Don't see why not.

Provided you use them this (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bolas)way.

[munkle]

Don't see why not.

Provided you use them this (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bolas)way.

That's cool, i've got my bolas out ready! lol! ;)

[alibombaye]

WoW I manage to fix the TV... Opened it up found a 2 penny coin (damn kids) in there... also the gave the tube a bit of a tap and bit of a clean... so far so good...

:-)

[Wii Spark]

WoW I manage to fix the TV... Opened it up found a 2 penny coin (damn kids) in there... also the gave the tube a bit of a tap and bit of a clean... so far so good...

:-)

Reminds of the fitters (mechanical) at work, their motto was

"If it doesn't work, hit it with a hammer until it does" ;)


Good on you for fixing it, saved a bit of cash. And it gives you that bit more time to save up for a nice big plasma.

[alibombaye]

Oh well its died again... :-(

[Wii Spark]

Sounds like a loose connection on the power switch or it's a dry joint around the power input components. With taking the back off you've disturbed something, TV works until components warm up and then joint or connection go open circuit, TV dead again.

Most larger electrical stores have inhouse repair centres, about £30 for an estimate, (last time I went) might be worth while trying there.

[alibombaye]

That sound exactly like whats going wrong wii spark... I've had the tv for over 10 years now and never had any problems... don't know wheter its worth getting it repaired or putting the money to a new tv... Thanks Wii Spark

[Wii Spark]

If it's older than 10 years, then I'd say save your repair bill and get new, especially as we're going digital over the next few years. Make sure a new one has the digital ready logo on it.

[huzzellio]

I agree with Wii Spark. TV's are generally considered to be a throw away item these days. Probably best to cut your losses and buy new mate.

[thelocaluk]

Found this if your on a budget: http://www.pixmania.co.uk/uk/uk/570962/art/beko/hdl3206s-lcd-television.html

[col]

I shall be purchasing a new tv in the next few months, going for about 40". Does anyboby have an opinion on what is best, LCD or Plasma?

[thelocaluk]

I shall be purchasing a new tv in the next few months, going for about 40". Does anyboby have an opinion on what is best, LCD or Plasma?
Read this comparison col, Plasma's yesterdays technology. http://www.flattvpeople.com/tutorials/lcd-vs-plasma.asp

[col]

Was always put off lcd as they couldnt handle fast movement, but looking at that has swayed me to getting lcd, always think they look a bit crisper than plasma when you see the two next to each other in the shops.
So lcd it is, cheers thelocaluk

[ben93]

plasma owns lcd in my opinion

[thelocaluk]

Was always put off lcd as they couldnt handle fast movement, but looking at that has swayed me to getting lcd, always think they look a bit crisper than plasma when you see the two next to each other in the shops.
So lcd it is, cheers thelocaluk
Just remember to buy a component cable for the Wii as well, your need it to improve the image quality of the low definition Wii lol

[col]

plasma owns lcd in my opinion
What are your reasons though?

[ben93]

What are your reasons though?

price,reputation, quality

[Wii Spark]

I shall be purchasing a new tv in the next few months, going for about 40". Does anyboby have an opinion on what is best, LCD or Plasma?

Check this out and make your own mind up which to go for.


Plasma vs LCD

The ADVANTAGES of Plasma over LCD are:

1. Larger screen size availability.
2. Better contrast ratio and ability to render deeper blacks.
3. Better color accuracy and saturation.
4. Better motion tracking (little or no motion lag in fast moving images).

The DISADVANTAGES of Plasma vs LCD include:

1. Plasma TVs are more susceptible to burn-in of static images.
2. Plasma TVs generate more heat than LCDs, due to the need to light of phosphors to create the images.
3. Does not perform as well at higher altitudes.
4. Shorter display life span (about 30,000 hours or 8 hrs of viewing a day for 9 years) than LCD. However, screen life span is improving to as high as 60,000 hours. due to technology improvements.

LCD television ADVANTAGES over Plasma include:

1. No burn-in of static images.
2. Cooler running temperature.
3. No high altitude use issues.
4. Increased image brightness over Plasma.
5. Longer display life (about 60,000 hours - at which time all you may need to do is replace the light source, not the entire set).
6. Lighter weight (when comparing same screen sizes) than Plasma counterparts.

DISADVANTAGES of LCD vs Plasma televisions include:

1. Lower contrast ratio, not as good rendering deep blacks.
2. Not as good at tracking motion (fast moving objects may exhibit lag artifacts) - However, this is improving.
3. Not as common in large screen sizes above 42-inches as Plasma.
4. Although LCD televisions do not suffer from burn-in susceptibility, it is possible that individual pixels on an LCD televisions can burn out, causing small, visible, black or white dots to appear on the screen. Individual pixels cannot be repaired, the whole screen would need to be replaced at that point, if the individual pixel burnout becomes annoying to you.
5. LCD televisions are typically more expensive than equivalent-sized Plasma televisions (although this is changing), especially when comparing EDTV Plasmas to HDTV-LCD Televisions.

Just remember to buy a component cable for the Wii as well, your need it to improve the image quality of the low definition Wii lol

And also that whatever model you decide on, check that it has component input sockets (not all do) and at least two HDMI inputs. One for the Sky box and the other for future HD dvd players. Some have a DVI input as well so you can link your pc to them.

Happy shopping :D

[alibombaye]

I shall be purchasing a new tv in the next few months, going for about 40". Does anyboby have an opinion on what is best, LCD or Plasma?

The new Samsung LCD tv are pretty good... They support full 1080p and at a reasonable price... this is what I've got my eyes set on but the 37" version... soon as I've got enough money...

http://www.hdtvtest.co.uk/Samsung-LE40M86BD/

a review of the 40" version

[thelocaluk]

3. Does not perform as well at higher altitudes.

No good if you live in a high rise flat up in the Andes LMAO

[ben93]

yh people hoo are climbing mountains are gonna be out of luk lol

[frolicols]

No good if you live in a high rise flat up in the Andes LMAO

Exactly! What the hell am I supposed to watch when I'm parachuting into Aspen to go skiing?

[huzzellio]

A component cable for the Wii also stops the picture trailing issues that you get with the standard AV cable. I'd call buying a component cable essential.

[col]

The new Samsung LCD tv are pretty good... They support full 1080p and at a reasonable price... this is what I've got my eyes set on but the 37" version... soon as I've got enough money...

http://www.hdtvtest.co.uk/Samsung-LE40M86BD/

a review of the 40" version

I am liking that one. £900 is the cheapest i've seen for the 40", price may have dropped slightly when i buy one.

[ben93]

component cables are quite expensive though, id rather have a game, wii points card or another nunchuck

[col]

component cables are quite expensive though, id rather have a game, wii points card or another nunchuck
£20 (official) from the likes of amazon and play. £10 on ebay.
When you said they were expensive i thought i was expecting to spend around £50.

[ben93]

it is expensive when you could buy a nunchuck or wii points card instead

[col]

it is expensive when you could buy a nunchuck or wii points card instead

For some people I suppose.

[thelocaluk]

If your spending hundreds on a tv, £20 for a cable to make your Wii games look as good as possible is nothing in comparison, though you will also be spending out on quality scarts and HDMI cables.....best put another £70 aside lol

[col]

I will be going for a package deal hopefully TV & DVD with HDMI cable. In need of a new dvd player as i've had this one since dvd players became popular in the late 90's and is quite big compared to todays sizes. As for getting a hdmi cable for cable tv i won't bother until more channels are broadcast in Hi Def.

[ben93]

good idea