Widescreen TV recommendations ?

[Doll]

Hi, I wondered if anyone had any opinions on the following widescreen TV's that I have my eye on.

Phillips 28PW6315C
JVC AV28WFT1EK

Thanks,
Matt

[John Jennings]

Both very nice. They BOTH use a Philips Blackline S tube so have a similar picture (JVC buy them from Philips). I'm about 99% sure on that, but not 100%

The big differences though are;

Philips one has Dolby Pro Logic (and quite good speakers)
JVC is just Nicam (and not the best speakers ever)

JVC has a flat screen
Philips has a 'not quite flat' screen (Philips called it "Ultra Flat" I think).

Both are very good though, and have both reviewed very well. Some slight concerns on the JVC have been raised about a concave bend geometry problem on the left side of the screen. It's there on all models, but can be LARGELY fixed by an engineer if you call one out.

John

[Doll]

Thanks for the info. The Philips looks a nice set. I am looking into this for my Mum and Dad who are after a new TV, so its not going into a high end setup or anything like that.
A local dealer has it for £499 also on interest free. Is this an average price ?

Thanks again,
Matt

[Hamburger3]

As the cheapest web price is about £85 more than that, Id say thats a very good price.

If you did not need interest free credit, you could get a 32" Philips PW6006 from unbeatable for £500. They are coming in soon.

[deftone666]

The JVC set is superb although,as mentioned the sound isn't stunning (not a concern if theres amps and speakers involved!:D )
The geometry problems can be easily sorted via the service menu that someone posted a few weeks ago,sorted mine a treat.This set can be had for around the £480 mark from Empire Direct (http://www.empiredirect.co.uk)

[John Jennings]

Originally posted by Hamburger3


If you did not need interest free credit, you could get a 32" Philips PW6006 from unbeatable for £500. They are coming in soon.

The Philips PW6006 are good tellys. You can get the 28" model from www.unbeatable.co.uk for a piffling £319 (without the stand) at the moment. Nicam, Ultra Flat screen with a very nice picture quality indeed.

[Doll]

I think I am going to recommend the Philips to them. It seems a decent price and 28" is plenty big enough for the living room. There is also the plus point of interest free credit.

Thanks for the tips,
Matt

[Hamburger3]

The Philips PW6006 are good tellys. You can get the 28" model from www.unbeatable.co.uk for a piffling £319 (without the stand) at the moment. Nicam, Ultra Flat screen with a very nice picture quality indeed.

John Jennings, do you have a Philips PW6006 and if so how are they at handling NTSC ?

I only ask as Im thinking about getting the 32" for £500.

[John Jennings]

No problems at all with NTSC. It can handle it as pure NTSC and that weird PAL60 thingy (I think these are called NTSC 4.43 & 5.58 if memory serves). I've tried both (my DVD player does both) and there are no problems at all.

[Amos]

I have a Philips 32pw6615. The sound quality is very poor on quiet passages. The set has been back to the shop & to Philips' repair agent & they insist there is nothing wrong with it. And it whistles. And it buzzes.

I have to put up with it now, but it still annoys me like hell. I really wish I could afford to write it off.

So, if they go for the Philips, make sure your parents have a good listen to it, and they are happy with the quality.

(edited to tone down the ranting)