herbs
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Having just got V+ HD and finding out my oldish 32" LG HD Ready TV doesn't want to display the whole picture, I've decided to replace it. The main problem is that the good bit of the picture is cut off on either side, something to do with its native resolution being 1366x768 and it having no settings to make the cable feed fit properly.
Although I will be watching some cable, playing some xbox, it's primary use will be 1080p MKVs and BluRay images. The source will be an Asrock ION Atom PC with HDMI, or if that isn't quite up to the task, an I7 laptop also with HDMI. The TV will be connected to an Onkyo TS-XR608, built in speakers are not important. Playback of MKV from USB or DNLA would be a plus, but by no means a requirement.
I think my main concern is refresh rate. I am hoping to avoid the juddering effect I get with my current set. It is particularly noticeable on panning scenes. I've also seen this on a lot of newer TVs. My understanding is that this is due to the refresh rate, and that it somehow needs to match up to the frame rate for smooth playback. I hope someone knows what I'm on about because I don't really understand it. I don't want to rush out and buy something that looks great in the shop to find I'm disappointed when it comes to MKV. From what I can gather, it needs to be 60Hz, all I see in the shops is 50Hz and then a jump to 600Hz... confused!
My budget is up to about £550 and I'm looking for 37" to 42". I think I would prefer LCD but have not ruled out Plasma if it is more suitable, just concerned about screen burn if I leave the PC desktop on for too long.
I've had a brief look around online and in Dixons and have seen these two possible options so far:
LG 42LE4500 42-inch Widescreen 1080p Full HD LED TV: Amazon.co.uk: Electronics
PANASONIC Viera TX-P42U30B 42" Full HD Plasma TV | Dixons |
Your thoughts would be appreciated, there's a lot of choice and confusing spec differences out there.
Thanks.
Although I will be watching some cable, playing some xbox, it's primary use will be 1080p MKVs and BluRay images. The source will be an Asrock ION Atom PC with HDMI, or if that isn't quite up to the task, an I7 laptop also with HDMI. The TV will be connected to an Onkyo TS-XR608, built in speakers are not important. Playback of MKV from USB or DNLA would be a plus, but by no means a requirement.
I think my main concern is refresh rate. I am hoping to avoid the juddering effect I get with my current set. It is particularly noticeable on panning scenes. I've also seen this on a lot of newer TVs. My understanding is that this is due to the refresh rate, and that it somehow needs to match up to the frame rate for smooth playback. I hope someone knows what I'm on about because I don't really understand it. I don't want to rush out and buy something that looks great in the shop to find I'm disappointed when it comes to MKV. From what I can gather, it needs to be 60Hz, all I see in the shops is 50Hz and then a jump to 600Hz... confused!
My budget is up to about £550 and I'm looking for 37" to 42". I think I would prefer LCD but have not ruled out Plasma if it is more suitable, just concerned about screen burn if I leave the PC desktop on for too long.
I've had a brief look around online and in Dixons and have seen these two possible options so far:
LG 42LE4500 42-inch Widescreen 1080p Full HD LED TV: Amazon.co.uk: Electronics
PANASONIC Viera TX-P42U30B 42" Full HD Plasma TV | Dixons |
Your thoughts would be appreciated, there's a lot of choice and confusing spec differences out there.
Thanks.