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Can you guys help me find a TV?

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My budget is up to ?350-400 and i'm in the market for a 24-26" 1080p screen that I can use as both my computer monitor at uni as well as an output for my ps3. I wouldn't want to go to 32, because remember, I do actually have to do work on this thing and I can't be squinting at it.

My computers graphics card is an HD5770, so it'll be up to the job of displaying at that resolution, also it has an HDMi output, so that's cool.

I'm looking around on different sites, but some of you guys might have opinions one way or the other on different sets you might have bought.

Any help is appreciated, TY
2010-07-12 18:07:00

Author:
Asbestos101
Posts: 1114


well I'm not an expert on TV's but what about eBay? Do they have it where you are?2010-07-13 09:17:00

Author:
Ainsl3y_xo
Posts: 478


Go to a local computer store or tescos have some cheap monitors at that prize. Don't go to eBay though. The monitor may be broken.2010-07-13 09:34:00

Author:
Barnsy_AKA_ash
Posts: 293


Buy them in payments, you don't have to pay full price at once and you can save up for each payment in-between. 2010-07-13 09:59:00

Author:
Silverleon
Posts: 6707


I think we would all be stppid if we didn't pursaude you to by the 752" sony bravia 3D naturalD 2160P HD real LED screen now wouldn't we.2010-07-13 10:03:00

Author:
robotiod
Posts: 2662


If you're not willing to wait for a 3D, I suggest you to buy a Samsung.
They're not expensive, they work wonderfully and they're reliable.
And it should really fit the budget.
2010-07-13 11:11:00

Author:
OmegaSlayer
Posts: 5112


I have a 32" Samsung i use for gaming with my 360, works pretty well (don't know the model though) If you get a smaller one it should be fine.2010-07-13 12:01:00

Author:
Unknown User


Thanks for the suggestions guys, but it can't be more than 26". I need to be able to do word processing on it, and I reckon that'd be about the upper bounds for usable monitor size.

I've found this one (http://www.google.co.uk/products/catalog?q=26%22+full+hd&hl=en&cid=10457779498566095665&ei=Zkw7TN6tCZSy3QSVqdz1DQ&sa=title&ved=0CAwQ8wIwATgA#p), I reckon it looks like a go'er.

Anyone got any opinions on it?

(another thing that will be cool, is that the ps3 has an optical out and my soundcard has an optical in, so that'll mean I can have both video sources to the same screen and both audio sources to my hifi )
2010-07-13 19:46:00

Author:
Asbestos101
Posts: 1114


ok i had to do this it was the first thing that came into my mind xD

http://img30.imageshack.us/img30/9743/hehekhm.jpg

But as in the not joking around part idk ._.
2010-07-13 23:50:00

Author:
Unknown User


Haha I found wally as soon as I looked at that! 2010-07-14 00:11:00

Author:
Barnsy_AKA_ash
Posts: 293


If you are a Costco member, they have amazing deals on good TV's.

I got my Samsung 22" there for a VERY reasonable price.
2010-07-14 01:17:00

Author:
Mr_T-Shirt
Posts: 1477


I am not. 22" is good, but I really want it a teensy bit bigger, not much, just a bit more.

Also I found wally within 10 seconds. He's in the top left above the table, directly above the yellow shoes.
2010-07-14 01:32:00

Author:
Asbestos101
Posts: 1114


22" was just the size that fitted my room best, they had lots of other sizes too! XD

Have you tried asking at your local Electronics shop? Im sure they would be happy to help you out.
2010-07-14 03:31:00

Author:
Mr_T-Shirt
Posts: 1477


LG is a very good brand, a bit inferior to Samsung for colour sharpness, and then it has a really awkward unfriendly interface2010-07-14 06:51:00

Author:
OmegaSlayer
Posts: 5112


http://imagineannie.files.wordpress.com/2009/10/old-tv-set11.jpg

Found this beaut and it's under your price range. I went to a huge effort to find it, so if you don't buy this one, I may have a mental break down...
2010-07-14 11:52:00

Author:
KQuinn94Z
Posts: 1758


http://thehottestgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/smallest-screen.jpg

I found this, it took ages, i new it was in the cupboard somewhere. It works perfectly and its smaller than 32"
2010-07-14 12:01:00

Author:
robotiod
Posts: 2662


22" was just the size that fitted my room best, they had lots of other sizes too! XD

Have you tried asking at your local Electronics shop? Im sure they would be happy to help you out.

Don't really want to pay up the wazoo at a local dealership. They always over charge.

We've got an LG 42" in the living room so i'm sure it's a good brand.
2010-07-14 13:39:00

Author:
Asbestos101
Posts: 1114


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