TV Recommendation for Xboxing - Page 2

Syx · 9th October 2012, 15:29

My other two flat-screen TVs in the house are LG so have no issues buying their products. However I will never buy from ebuyer again on personal principles. Cost... well let's say £500 as a hard line but not going to pay for stuff I'm not going to use!

Spotted these which don't seem too bad
LG 32LS5600 Full HD 32" LED TV at cheap prices | Pcworld

PANASONIC Viera TX-L32E5B Full HD 32" LED TV at cheap prices | Pcworld

SAMSUNG Series 5 UE32ES5500 Full HD 32" LED TV at cheap prices | Pcworld

Laney · 9th October 2012, 15:51

viera picture engine ftw imo

Jin · 9th October 2012, 15:58

I have both Samsung and LG HDTV in my house, both excellent imo.

Had the LG for 3 years and no issues at all.

ElNino9 · 9th October 2012, 16:08

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Originally Posted by Syx

What model is it you've got buddy?

Got a 32" viera with my 360 & ps3 hooked up on game mode looks the biz

Syx · 9th October 2012, 17:10

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Originally Posted by Laney

viera picture engine ftw imo

I know nothing about the viera picture engine - will have to read up!

Relic · 9th October 2012, 17:12

try dabs.com if you dont like ebuyer.

Foulsmell · 9th October 2012, 18:24

For gaming you've got to make sure the tv has a low input lag otherwise you notice a time delay in pressing buttons or moving the dpad and it actually doing something on screen making games unplayable.

Laney · 9th October 2012, 18:28

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Originally Posted by Foulsmell

For gaming you've got to make sure the tv has a low input lag otherwise you notice a time delay in pressing buttons or moving the dpad and it actually doing something on screen making games unplayable.

Sounds extreme what examples and models can you describe?
I think most people connect by HDMI cable, shouldn't be any lag there.

AddisonsOwn · 9th October 2012, 18:28

I agree on Samsung but anything over 60 and that is too big 37-42 perfect size for gaming

FN2cub · 9th October 2012, 18:34

Panasonic viera you won't go wrong. Have a look on ritchersounds website aswell.

Foulsmell · 9th October 2012, 18:38

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Originally Posted by Laney

Sounds extreme what examples and models can you describe?
I think most people connect by HDMI cable, shouldn't be any lag there.

It's all to do with the software in the tv that makes the picture smooth etc. it creates the delay before displaying it on the screen. Most plasma Tvs are better for games rather than LCD.

Syx · 9th October 2012, 19:15

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Originally Posted by Foulsmell

It's all to do with the software in the tv that makes the picture smooth etc. it creates the delay before displaying it on the screen. Most plasma Tvs are better for games rather than LCD.

I'm very aware of the issue with monitors and refresh rate, and I guess the input lag manifests in a similar fashion.
Reading up, the Viera L32E5B is very poor in terms of input lag.

Sherrec · 9th October 2012, 19:18

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Originally Posted by Caddyroo

100% buy Samsung... Ive had my LED Sammy for about 2 years now it's amazing and a mate just bought one fairly cheap and the picture is insane.

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Totally agree with this. My Xbox has only been on 1080p Samsung tvs (with game mode) and the picture is stunning without fail. 42" Samsung downstairs, old series 1 26" flat screen upstairs. Even the old one hasn't missed a beat, even with my old Xbox on it.

Just buy it from the right place. And do your research on the specs. Some has ethernet/wireless connectivity now.

Foulsmell · 9th October 2012, 19:29

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Originally Posted by Syx

I'm very aware of the issue with monitors and refresh rate, and I guess the input lag manifests in a similar fashion.
Reading up, the Viera L32E5B is very poor in terms of input lag.

Refresh rate is a different thing but you've got the right idea.

HDTV uk website is very good for reviews and tests for input lag.

Syx · 9th October 2012, 19:37

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Originally Posted by Foulsmell

Refresh rate is a different thing but you've got the right idea.

HDTV uk website is very good for reviews and tests for input lag.

Sorry I didn't mean refresh rate

I meant response time.

Laney · 9th October 2012, 19:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by Syx

I'm very aware of the issue with monitors and refresh rate, and I guess the input lag manifests in a similar fashion.
Reading up, the Viera L32E5B is very poor in terms of input lag.

That's surprising as techradar gave it 5* good job you read up about the input lag.

Foulsmell · 9th October 2012, 20:01

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Originally Posted by Laney

That's surprising as techradar gave it 5* good job you read up about the input lag.

It's frightening that you can spend a lot of money on a new tv and it will be crap playing games on it.

Laney · 9th October 2012, 20:04

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Originally Posted by Foulsmell

It's frightening that you can spend a lot of money on a new tv and it will be crap playing games on it.

my particular Panasonic viera has a "game" preset which takes any lag to a minimum of 38ms, quite handy. Don't know if this is a feature on all viera tv's though.

Syx · 9th October 2012, 20:05

It seems that most TVs aren't really reviewed for gaming. Some of the "game" modes reduce the input lag but even enabled it's +50ms.

What about a large (27") TV/monitor? Might be better suited for gaming if a little smaller.

Foulsmell · 9th October 2012, 20:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by Syx

It seems that most TVs aren't really reviewed for gaming. Some of the "game" modes reduce the input lag but even enabled it's +50ms.

What about a large (27") TV/monitor? Might be better suited for gaming if a little smaller.

Plasma Tvs should have less input lag.

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Syx Clingfilmed Thread starter Car: 2008 2.2 CTS GT Join Date: 22nd December 2009 Location: Luton, UK Posts: 9,060 Thanks given: 833 Thanked 1,636 Times in 1,433 Posts iTrader: (37)	My other two flat-screen TVs in the house are LG so have no issues buying their products. However I will never buy from ebuyer again on personal principles. Cost... well let's say £500 as a hard line but not going to pay for stuff I'm not going to use! Spotted these which don't seem too bad LG 32LS5600 Full HD 32" LED TV at cheap prices \| Pcworld PANASONIC Viera TX-L32E5B Full HD 32" LED TV at cheap prices \| Pcworld SAMSUNG Series 5 UE32ES5500 Full HD 32" LED TV at cheap prices \| Pcworld

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Jin Car: 2008 CTR, NHB Join Date: 20th June 2012 Location: UK, Midlands Posts: 158 Thanks given: 34 Thanked 13 Times in 13 Posts iTrader: (0)	I have both Samsung and LG HDTV in my house, both excellent imo. Had the LG for 3 years and no issues at all.

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Foulsmell Join Date: 22nd March 2011 Location: Uk Posts: 1,933 Thanks given: 55 Thanked 210 Times in 201 Posts iTrader: (3)	For gaming you've got to make sure the tv has a low input lag otherwise you notice a time delay in pressing buttons or moving the dpad and it actually doing something on screen making games unplayable.

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AddisonsOwn Join Date: 12th September 2012 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 11 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	I agree on Samsung but anything over 60 and that is too big 37-42 perfect size for gaming

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FN2cub Car: 2008 CTR Silver Join Date: 21st December 2011 Location: Wales Posts: 1,054 Thanks given: 23 Thanked 149 Times in 136 Posts iTrader: (8)	Panasonic viera you won't go wrong. Have a look on ritchersounds website aswell.

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Syx Clingfilmed Thread starter Car: 2008 2.2 CTS GT Join Date: 22nd December 2009 Location: Luton, UK Posts: 9,060 Thanks given: 833 Thanked 1,636 Times in 1,433 Posts iTrader: (37)	It seems that most TVs aren't really reviewed for gaming. Some of the "game" modes reduce the input lag but even enabled it's +50ms. What about a large (27") TV/monitor? Might be better suited for gaming if a little smaller.