Recommend me an LCD TV / Brand

Matthew on 18/9/2009 at 19:55

There are several kinds of cost reductions so it's not really that logical, I'm afraid.

However, I see (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/8263063.stm) Watchdog is on the case!

bikerdude on 18/9/2009 at 21:46

Quote Posted by Matthew

However, I see (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/8263063.stm) Watchdog is on the case!

I see that they mentioned solder joint issues that the 'fix' was to pop it in an oven, which on the face of it sound like it partially re-melts the solder, thus fixing the open circuit that existed on a given electrical joint. That sounds exactly the same as the xbox issue, whith its cpu/gpu solder joint issue... Although the mention of air bubbles and how that would effect the operation and construction of a modern multi layer circuit board is a new one on me.

Well if I was one of the lucky ones to have a ps3 repaired via the prat team, I would get my data off it pronto and then punt the bloody thing on eBay before it decided it wanted to live life again as a £250 doorstop.

:-)

SubJeff on 18/9/2009 at 23:52

Sony have issued a statement regarding the BBC report.

Looks like more shoddy BBC journalism.

(http://kotaku.com/5361821/sony-pre+emptively-blasts-bbc-report-on-ps3-failures)

(http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/sony-tackles-bbc-over-ps3-failure-report)

Sooo... LCD TVs?

Doe the "U" on 40W5500U make any difference? On some sites there are 40W5500Us and others 40W5500s. Same thing?

Ulukai on 19/9/2009 at 14:50

U denotes the 3-pin-plug United Kingdom version, apparently.

SubJeff on 19/9/2009 at 18:21

Oh I see.

Price is £750 atm. Its dropped in a few places over the past few days so perhaps next month everyone will follow suit and someone will take a step of making it a liiiittle bit cheaper.

cspronet on 20/9/2009 at 00:59

From the beginning I want to excuse for my english !!! I live in Bucharest, I own a Philips 47PFL9703D/10 and I want to share my experiences with this company. So, I own this product from 07.December.2008 and until tonight it was for 2 times in service and now it will be the firth time when it does the same problem - black screen although the sound and the ambilight are still working. I've used the LCD only 8 months (1 month stayed in service) and this is another problem because I've made a lot of phone calls to bag Philips company to take this tv to the service and bring it back after was repaired(it is a big LCD and the transport in and out of service is free of charge). This was/are the problems with this LCD model, and Philips ..... you can read more here: (http://209.85.129.132/search?q=cache:CDBtiF0Au_gJ:www.avforums.com/forums/lcd-televisions/709327-philips-new-models-42pfl9603-9703-thread-10.html+philips+47pfl9703d+image+problem&cd=6&hl=ro&ct=clnk&gl=ro)

Now, a few words about the LCD (when it's working): 2ms absolutely great in games on PC (HDMI connection on Nvidia 8800) and PS3 , full hd movies and games are clear as crystal, and ambilight.......now I do not want to see a movie or play a game without it.

In conclusion a great tv made by an frivolous company. I hope this model - PFL9664H/12- it will be better because I want to change my tv with this one.If somebody want I will ask to local stores information about price and shipping.

If somebody already own this model please share with me/us THE experience with it.

SubJeff on 4/10/2009 at 09:53

Got the Sony 40W5500. £740 atm.

Sweet.

Watched Knowing on it just to see how the BluRay is. Got a PS3Slim to go with it too. Lovely picture. If anyone tries to sell me a TV claiming it will be better quality than this they'll meet the Shiho Nage - I don't even want anything better than this, there is just no need. At all. (Except 3D TV I suppose).

Good rec Ulukai, good rec.

Ulukai on 25/10/2009 at 20:51

Glad you like it.

As you have both pieces of hardware now, you might be interested to see what happens if you hurl your (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bnC95hU7G_M) PS3 into your Bravia at 50mph :D