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My parents have asked me to source them out the best 40/42" tv i can get for £500 there may be abit of flex in the budget but not much. They currently have a basic dvd and a tompson freeview twin tuner connected so a quality onboard tuner is very important, future wise i guess they could possibly have a freeview HD twin tuner and an upscaling dvd but nothing more. I was thinking about the TX-P42X20B but is there anything better about ?

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Re: "500 for a tv
Alantiggger:
http://www.directtvs.co.uk/Panasonic_TX-P42X20_42_Plasma_TV_TX-P42X20B/version.asp?PID=542


Yes, he is already considering that.

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Re: "500 for a tv


Is there any other plasma's to consider?

Im just not that convinced with lcd to be honest.

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The LG options I have given are plasmas. But I think, the Panasonic X20 may be better than them. Do a side by side comparison if you can.

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Re: "500 for a tv

And I would agree with Bigboss on this one Yes


 

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Re: "500 for a tv
bigboss:
The LG options I have given are plasmas. But I think, the Panasonic X20 may be better than them. Do a side by side comparison if you can.



Think you've linked the wrong ones as all 3 sets are lcd mate
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Re: "500 for a tv

You are right (did not actually check the links...)
Unfortunately I am unfamiliar with UK suppliers, so you will have to search for yourself.


I still believe the Panasonic TX-P42X20 is the best optian with your budget.


 

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Panasonic TX-P42X20       exactly, now you get it         Stick out tongue

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stu31:
Think you've linked the wrong ones as all 3 sets are lcd mate


You are right! I never knew 42-inch LCD TVs existed!! I thought they only made 40-inch ones!!!

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LOL yeah i asked for that !

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