et-perth Posted August 18, 2005 Share Posted August 18, 2005 Hi I am new here, just wondering whether anyone knows what is the best LCD TV 32in I can get, preferably with DVI-In. I don't want to spend a fortune on bang & olsen, I also dont want to buy the cheap models... so other more midrange affordable brand.. Can anyone please give me some suggestion? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GP11 Posted August 18, 2005 Share Posted August 18, 2005 HiI am new here, just wondering whether anyone knows what is the best LCD TV 32in I can get, preferably with DVI-In. I don't want to spend a fortune on bang & olsen, I also dont want to buy the cheap models... so other more midrange affordable brand.. Can anyone please give me some suggestion? Thanks <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hiya et=perth .. I'm a newbie here as well... I spent the last month looking for a 32" LCD.. and finally settled on a Philips 32PF9966/79.. I've only had it a week.. and love it.. particularly the PQ. This model recenty won the 2005 Sound & Image award for best LCD TV of the year.. although that title helped with my decision... for me it was clearly the best on the market.. Watch the price though.. it's RRP is still around $4990 in some places. .. I did notice today its now listed at $3990.. BUT.. last week when I bought this beauty.. HN ,JB's and both came to $3300. BTW.. Philips told me that they have new models coming out in a month or so.. but are downgraded somewhat to be competative with the cheaper low end brands.. they said it would retail for $3499... But no goodies included like pixel plus 2..and the ambilight.. etc.. Sorry to rave on here.. but apart from a little motion 'judder'.. which I look for. ..is far outweighed by the stunning PQ.... I am now some what biased.. , as getting it home and hooked up to a Topfield PVR 5000 with all new *Jacar cables (cheaper and v/good).. it's much better than anything I saw set up in the stores... and it has HDMI input... although, I have nothing to connect it with at the moment Hope this helped a little.. GP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bwilson Posted August 19, 2005 Share Posted August 19, 2005 What is your budget? While you don't want to buy a cheapie, you might want to check out the new Acer. I previously returned one of the AWA 'cheapies' but have since bought the Acer (for $150 cheaper) and i think it has noticeably better build quality than the AWA. You should be able to get a look at it at various Retravision stores (currently have a catalogue special of $1999) or I found mine at Betta-Electrical. While I never really bothered doing a side-by-side with the $3k-$4k price units, mainly because i wasn't prepared to pay that much, I'm completely happy with the Acer. Bruce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chillidog Posted August 19, 2005 Share Posted August 19, 2005 Couldn't agree more with GP11, the Philips is the best I have seen and sold on the market. Stunning picture compared to most of its competitors. But yesterday we recieved in the new Panasonic Viera 32" lcd and whilst I haven't had a chance to see them side by side I would say that it certainly rivals the Philips for picture quality. RRP is $3899.00...... Your topic title does say you are looking for the best so even though I am sure people will tell you about a lot of models a lot cheaper they are generally not as good as the 2 mentioned above..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wsmith61 Posted August 22, 2005 Share Posted August 22, 2005 But yesterday we recieved in the new Panasonic Viera 32" lcd and whilst I haven't had a chance to see them side by side I would say that it certainly rivals the Philips for picture quality. RRP is $3899.00..... <{POST_SNAPBACK}> What sort of PQ is possible when displaying SD TV on the Pioneer or Panasonic LCD's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shecomb Posted August 22, 2005 Share Posted August 22, 2005 I will also vouch for the Acer 32". For the price, you cannot beat it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larry42 Posted September 4, 2005 Share Posted September 4, 2005 the sharp aquos 32" that i've seen seems to have a very good picture Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jarrah Posted September 6, 2005 Share Posted September 6, 2005 I will also vouch for the Acer 32". For the price, you cannot beat it. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> What set tob boxes are you guys with the Acer 32" using, and are you happy with the results? I'm looking at getting one of these in the next few weeks, and as this is my first foray into dtv, I have no idea when it comes to stbs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grev1503560114 Posted September 9, 2005 Share Posted September 9, 2005 I recently purchased a BenQ 32" for 2.5K from harvey norman. ticket price was 3K, but after a few other purchases I managed to get a pretty good deal. I am not like a lot of the guys on this site who are professionals and/or are very expereinced in the av field - i am just someone who likes watching tv - on a good screen. I find the BenQ to be awesome - no complaints with it. I hooked it up with a Thomson HDSTB - which i think has problems with the brightness - but it does not bother me enough to go out an exchange it. Overall, great TV and I would recommend it - and i thought the price was very reasonable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Davey Posted September 12, 2005 Share Posted September 12, 2005 I have had my 32 Inch Acer for over 1 week, paid $1935 for cash at Retravision. I am very happy with it, running a SD Teac Set Top box; Foxtel Satellite Digital; and Sony DVD all through the Acer's 3 Component Inputs. PQ is as good as the source, - stunning on DVD and some Foxtel Movies (eg: "Chronnicles of Riddock" as good as it gets!!). Low Q programs still watchable. ACER replaces Teac 80cm (My other theatre has a Metz Atlantis). Would find it very hard to justify an extra $1000 plus for the big "names". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big_marcelo Posted September 12, 2005 Share Posted September 12, 2005 the sharp aquos 32" that i've seen seems to have a very good picture <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Lowe uses Sharp LCD display technology.... at a much cheaper price you can buy the Sharp.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest glittalogik Posted September 12, 2005 Share Posted September 12, 2005 Philips will be bringing out the 32PF9830 in November, which runs circles around the 32PF9966 for response time and features. If you like the 9966, it'll be well worth the wait Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feno Posted November 7, 2005 Share Posted November 7, 2005 The Acer AT3201W is GREAT!!! I have had mine for about a month now and now problems at all. I have seen some reviews that say it has a loud fan - i put my ear to the back and couldnt hear it. The ACER branding at the bottom is a bit strange when you first see it but you look past it and loose it in the great picture you see. I picked mine up from a Retravision in Melbourne for $1800.00 which was great value for such a great screen. I constantly PIP World of Warcraft on my Mac mini with Foxtel or a DVD. WELL RECOMMENDED! ACER has a great product with the AT3201W. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zorg1503559539 Posted November 7, 2005 Share Posted November 7, 2005 may I ask which retravision in melbourne feno? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
staden Posted November 7, 2005 Share Posted November 7, 2005 Just to let everyone know. I rang up megamart at the cross roads in Sydney and asked for a price on the panasonic (TX-32LX500A) straight away he said the retail is $3899.00 but I will do it for $2700. I'm sure you could get another hundred or so dollars off in person as that was over the phone. The Guys name was Ramsy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hydrology Posted November 11, 2005 Share Posted November 11, 2005 The Auriga 32" I saw looks the biz, and seems to have everything you want (DVI etc). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NailZ Posted November 11, 2005 Share Posted November 11, 2005 This is the 32 inch LCD Ive been looking at, from Viewsonic: http://www1.ap.dell.com/content/products/p...c=au&l=en&s=dhs Its 1280x768 (not 16:9), DVI input, and only $1899. Plus, I think I can swing a discount through my work... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
--rex-- Posted December 18, 2005 Share Posted December 18, 2005 Not a reply so much as more questions about the Acer 32 in. LCD The Acer 32 in LCD AT 3201 W appeals to me at the price can the owners advise on the following. 1. How good is it as a PC monitor for games use and general PC use? 2. What type of STB needed? SD or Hi D and and what brands? 3. In 4:3 mode are the the blank side strips black or grey and how dark? Any other tips Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
com59841503560232 Posted December 18, 2005 Share Posted December 18, 2005 the sharp aquos 32" that i've seen seems to have a very good picture I have just purchased a 32" Pavo which uses the Sharp Aquos screen. So far the pq is excellent I bought it on ebay for $1458. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheapskate Posted January 2, 2006 Share Posted January 2, 2006 HiI am new here, just wondering whether anyone knows what is the best LCD TV 32in I can get, preferably with DVI-In. the best 32inch LCD on the market currently is the SONY BRAVIA V Series KLVV32A10. Made in japan. 1366 x 768 res 8ms response WEGA Engine processor New Wide Colour Gamut CCFL HDMI/DVI 2x Component inputs RRP $3999 Happy Shopping Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ex-Melb Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 Thanks com5984 ... I followed your lead and today purchased a PAVO 32" [sHARP AQUOS 32" A- Grade LCD Panel] from ebay for $1,394.00 I will provide feedback on PQ and general functionality after I receive the goods. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
askegg Posted January 6, 2006 Share Posted January 6, 2006 I constantly PIP World of Warcraft on my Mac mini with Foxtel or a DVD. Just what I was planning to do. How have you hooked up both the mini and foxtel. I assume one is DVI and the other is s-video? Are there any LCD's on the market with multiple DVI inputs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stahc Posted January 6, 2006 Share Posted January 6, 2006 Hiya et=perth .. I'm a newbie here as well... I spent the last month looking for a 32" LCD.. and finally settled on a Philips 32PF9966/79.. I've only had it a week.. and love it.. particularly the PQ. This model recenty won the 2005 Sound & Image award for best LCD TV of the year.. although that title helped with my decision... for me it was clearly the best on the market.. Watch the price though.. it's RRP is still around $4990 in some places. .. I did notice today its now listed at $3990.. BUT.. last week when I bought this beauty.. HN ,JB's and both came to $3300. BTW.. Philips told me that they have new models coming out in a month or so.. but are downgraded somewhat to be competative with the cheaper low end brands.. they said it would retail for $3499... But no goodies included like pixel plus 2..and the ambilight.. etc.. Sorry to rave on here.. but apart from a little motion 'judder'.. which I look for. ..is far outweighed by the stunning PQ.... I am now some what biased.. , as getting it home and hooked up to a Topfield PVR 5000 with all new *Jacar cables (cheaper and v/good).. it's much better than anything I saw set up in the stores... and it has HDMI input... although, I have nothing to connect it with at the moment Hope this helped a little.. GP my inlaws just picked this one up for $3500 on the nsw central coast Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inferno Posted January 11, 2006 Share Posted January 11, 2006 the best 32inch LCD on the market currently is the SONY BRAVIA V Series KLVV32A10.Made in japan. 1366 x 768 res 8ms response WEGA Engine processor New Wide Colour Gamut CCFL HDMI/DVI 2x Component inputs RRP $3999 Happy Shopping I recently got the Samsung LA32R51B for only $2400 (including 5 year warranty). It's a great set. Appears to have all the features of the Sony but much cheaper. 1366 x 768 8ms 500cd/m2 HDMI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bricknhammer Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 I recently got the Samsung LA32R51B for only $2400 (including 5 year warranty). It's a great set. Appears to have all the features of the Sony but much cheaper.1366 x 768 8ms 500cd/m2 HDMI Appearances can be decieving, the Sony V, has many more features... http://www.sony.com.au/homecinema/catalog/...ategoryId=22400 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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