Sony Bravia 26" in Sainsbury's 500 quid

The Jackal · 20-12-2006, 14:05

Spotted this in Sainsbury's 2day :

Kdl 26u2000 Â£499 apparently Â£300 off (other online stores doing it at around the 570 - 600 mark)

So for me potentially Â£499 - 10% staff discount (maybe) = Â£450 not bad for a box to stick in the bedroom.

Anyone know if it's any good and good enough for the technically savvy amongst us.

Cheers

Nikesh · 20-12-2006, 14:31

I think that's very good value. Has freeview built in and is HD-ready - sounds good to me.

Delta Whiskey · 20-12-2006, 14:46

Five star review on Amazon, looks nice too.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sony-KDL26U2.../dp/B000HBLT9S

DW

The Jackal · 20-12-2006, 14:50

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Originally Posted by Delta Whiskey

Five star review on Amazon, looks nice too.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sony-KDL26U2.../dp/B000HBLT9S

DW

Thanks for that link : 50Hz ? Is that right for an LCD TV ?

Delta Whiskey · 20-12-2006, 15:01

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Originally Posted by CrC-3rr0r

Thanks for that link : 50Hz ? Is that right for an LCD TV ?

I think so, it's been a long time since I did this stuff.

AFAIR, the UK TV standard is 25 frames per second interlaced = 50 hz?

DW

Nikesh · 20-12-2006, 15:08

Yep 50Hz is the standard in UK.

The Jackal · 20-12-2006, 15:39

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Originally Posted by Delta Whiskey

I think so, it's been a long time since I did this stuff.

AFAIR, the UK TV standard is 25 frames per second interlaced = 50 hz?

DW

So I take it HDTV is just a change in scan lines to 780 / 1080 or whatever it is.

Is HDTV scanned (at 50Hz) the same rate then ? Whatever happened to 100Hz TVs ?

Soz for being a TV n00b I don't watch TV much (not at all to be precise)

I sit in aww and astonishment when I hear ppl and my family talking about fictional characters from TV in normal daily conversation as if they were close family members !

bob_a_builder · 20-12-2006, 15:47

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family talking about fictional characters from TV in normal daily conversation as if they were close family members

Yes, worrying isn't

I keep telling them "ITS ONLY A STORY, THEY'RE NOT REAL !!!!" but they seem oblivious

aranj · 20-12-2006, 16:41

Yes but TV is a more sociable pursuit than say, reading.
When did a whole bunch of friends and family last sit down to read a novel together?

(Don't get me wrong I read a lot!)

Delta Whiskey · 20-12-2006, 17:15

Maybe this'll help, it confused me.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High-definition_television

The Jackal · 20-12-2006, 17:54

Back to the topic ladies and gents

: Is this Telly worth buying ?

Many thanks in advance

Nikesh · 20-12-2006, 18:04

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Originally Posted by CrC-3rr0r

Back to the topic ladies and gents

: Is this Telly worth buying ?

Many thanks in advance

Yes

Delta Whiskey · 20-12-2006, 21:14

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Originally Posted by CrC-3rr0r

Back to the topic ladies and gents

: Is this Telly worth buying ?

Many thanks in advance

Yes. Maybe wait until after Xmas, see if they drop the price further.

DW

SMHarman · 20-12-2006, 22:48

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Originally Posted by CrC-3rr0r

Thanks for that link : 50Hz ? Is that right for an LCD TV ?

LCD is slightly different as an lcd pixel is not transient like a CRT pixel. It stays in state until it is changed to the next state. A CRT one has to be refreshed or the glow just fades.

The Jackal · 20-12-2006, 23:54

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Originally Posted by Delta Whiskey

Yes. Maybe wait until after Xmas, see if they drop the price further.

DW

Hmmm thanks all for the comments - Still undecided but it has been offered to me for Â£425 which is a steal

I might go for it dunno.