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Which LCD/Plasma HD (High Definition) television should we buy?

We are planning to buy a new television as it will soon be ready for digital (2011) in England and it will be nice for us to have a modern TV as we have one thats only 20 years old. What TV should we buy. We aren't that fussy but the TV screen probably should be 37-40 inches and should be HD (High Definition) ready and what does 108p mean? Anyway we need a great company that sells great televisions as we currently have them old silver ones with a silver box and a stand that came with the TV. Our budget is: £500-£700

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1. Samsung or Sony are best brand for LCD TV.For your budget I suggest Samsung LE40A559/A558 P - 40'' Widescreen 1080P Full HD LCD TV - With Freeview - £604.2 for Samsung http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.co.uk%2FSamsung-LE40A559-A558-Widescreen-Freeview%2Fdp%2FB0015CBLDM%3Fie%3DUTF8%26s%3Delectronics%26qid%3D1224289706%26sr%3D1-8&tag=computer09-21&linkCode=ur2&camp=1634&creative=6738 and Sony KDL-40V4000 - 40" Widescreen 1080P Full HD Bravia LCD TV - With Freeview - £689.99 for Sony http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.co.uk%2FSony-KDL-40V4000-Widescreen-Bravia-Freeview%2Fdp%2FB0018PPQN2%3Fie%3DUTF8%26s%3Delectronics%26qid%3D1224289706%26sr%3D1-4&tag=computer09-21&linkCode=ur2&camp=1634&creative=6738
2. To help narrow down your search a bit, avoid anything on the list below, no matter what price. It's all unreliable, poorly made tat. Acer Acoustic Solutions Akai Akito Akura Alba A.O.C. Atec Beko Beond Bush Cello Compacks Crown Cyberdyne Cyberhome Daewoo Dansai Deccacolour DiBoss Digihome Digilogic Digix D.M. Tech Elonex Erae Ferguson Finlux Funai Fusion Goodmans Grundig H. & B. Hanspree Harwa Hikona HiSense Ikasu Kenmark Konka Lenco Lexsor Lodos Logik Luzo Matsui Maxim Medion Mikomi Mirai Mogen Naiko O.N.N. Orion Phocus Prima Proline Streamium Swisstec Symphonic Tatung Technisat Techno Technosonic Techwood Tokai Tosumi T.W.F. Venturer Video Seven Viewpia Vision Vistron Yamada Yusmart
3. if you dont want a new tv, get sky digital and its ready for the switch over. if you want a hdtv go to tescos, currys and shop around!. Hope this helps!.
4. Hi, 1080p is the resolution of the screen; The number "1080" represents 1,080 lines of vertical resolution and the p means progressive scan. The image is 1920×1080. Some TV sets will display at 1080p, others will take a 1080p and make it fit its highest resolution. At 40 inch, you are better off going for a plasma TV if you want a better picture quality and not LCD - stick to LCD for 32 and below. Plasmas generate better pictures, and better blacks. If you can afford it, go for a pioneer or panasonic. The current latest panasonic TV's, offering full HD can be purchased from 500-750 pounds. (look at the Panasonic 42PZ80 range and the other in the family). Before buying, make a list of any devices you will be using; dvd player, sky/freeview, consoles etc, and make sure the TV has enough inputs for them - or that they have compatible inputs (scart, dhmi, component etc). If in doubt, dont be afraid to ask a local dealer for a picture demonstration (although be warned that they large chains often try to sell you the higher priced model over one with better quality picture). EDIT: You might also want to consider reading the following: http://www.plasma-lcd-facts.co.uk/ and: http://www.plasma-lcd-facts.co.uk/myths/response/ which should rule out any concerns about buying a plasma, such as myths like "burn in" and LCD lasting longer, which are not correct.
5. ok, my advice to you would be : GO FOR LCD reasons: they consume less electricity, so are very economical last longer than plasma tvs very light, to move around and to mount it on wall they don't suffer from burn-in or image ghosting like the plasma their screens are NON-REFLECTIVE, whcih makes them great for anytime viewing, whether bright light or dark the images are sharper than plasmas they are very compatible with computer and other connections and finally: You can enjoy all your HD viewing and all other great features in one machine called 'LCD TV'
6. I would go for LCD, also I thought the switch-over is in 2009