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Old 09 December 2004, 09:57 PM
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Default What TV for 300 quid

ok its a ****e budget i know so was gonna get a sec hand 32" widescreen or something similar

but the wifes nagging would prefer a new tv, was offered a 3 yr old 42 " rear projection sony but i know the slightest knock can send em outa sync and then involving a 100+ calibration fee so didnt fance icking it up etc


so im kinda stuck to be honest, i got 300 notes for a new tv and havent a clue what i can get for that money, i am to be honest a bargain hunter, i never like to pay full price lol so out of principle search for sales etc


just wondering on what your thoughts would be if you only had £300 to spend ???

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Old 09 December 2004, 10:00 PM
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To be honest 300 quid will not get you a half decent 32" screen, why not look for a quality 28" ?
Old 09 December 2004, 10:18 PM
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just got a 32 wide Tosh and had to go to £500 ish for it.......plenty of 28's around £3-$400 though
Old 09 December 2004, 10:27 PM
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Theres some really cheap online sites.

Not much of a guide but 5yr ago i got a 21" JVC with all the toys for 250. Im sure 4:3 ratio tvs will be pretty cheap now too.
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we got a thomson 28"widescreen, pure flat screen TV with stand last christmas for £299 from currys... still working now and I think its a bargian. looks really nice for the money. well worth it in my opinion.
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what about this baby

http://www.currys.co.uk/martprd/stor...fm=3&sm=0&tm=2
Old 09 December 2004, 11:03 PM
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I got a Thomson 100hz 28" (28wh403s) for £275 last year - seems a good TV for the money (also has a rather handy analogue cable TV tuner )

Do an advanced search on kelkoo or price runner, and give some specific details on size, tube type etc and you'll find quite a few flat screen 28" widescreens in that price bracket - that's what I did!
Old 09 December 2004, 11:12 PM
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I got a 32'' sony wega for 400 notes (off SN)

However secondhand = possible problems, so pay your money and take your risk

Dont Safeway sell a 28''nicam for 199.97 or 299??
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Argos


You wanted a TV for £300, so there you go!
With DVD player and VCR!


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Old 10 December 2004, 12:42 AM
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Your lucky day

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...e=STRK:MESE:IT

If you want it PM me and I'll take it off e-bay
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sorry jods thats not for me m8

i think safeways did have a deal yes ill have a look ta

those two tvs above i already have similar in living room, i want a widescreen really (well the wife does lol)

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Old 10 December 2004, 12:31 PM
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Try somewhere like Tescos!

I got my 28" widescreen telly from there and although it's a Beko, the picture quality is good and it's already lasted 2.5 years!
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Here is the 32" Widescreen version of my television

£319.99 with free delivery (and Clubcard points, if you collect them)

Hope this helps
Old 10 December 2004, 01:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Andy Tang
Here is the 32" Widescreen version of my television

£319.99 with free delivery (and Clubcard points, if you collect them)

Hope this helps
That does seem a very good deal, considering the limited budget.
Old 10 December 2004, 01:04 PM
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After agreeing that she needed a Toshiba WS TV my girlfriend bought a 28" Beko from Argos promoted for the day to £100! At that price I cant fault it; but if I was paying full price Id llook at Woolworths and some other retailers who have a Tosh 28" WS similar (but one model number character different...) to one Currys stock for a LOT more; for £249:99. Toshiba make the best CRTs at the moment; if you can stretch your budget you can get a beautiful flat 100Hz Tosh 32" for about £500 -£550! Way cheaper than other manufacturers and possibly the better too.

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Old 10 December 2004, 01:07 PM
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Just bought a 28" WS Samsung - the one in Argos at £349, Curry's at £329 and online at £249!!! ... my current TV is still going strong, a Samsung 24" regular jobbie that cost £240 10 years ago - hence staying with them again ...
Old 10 December 2004, 02:11 PM
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I just got a JVC 28" C/W stand, 3 x scart inputs for about £240.00 off the net. Does the job just fine.
Then i've got a projector if I want the full cimema experience must get round to painting that wall white as the wallpaper shows through
Old 10 December 2004, 03:21 PM
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Just got a Bush 28" widescreen with stand

Nicam Stereo, 3 scart inputs

John Lewis website.

Next day delivery as well.

260 quid
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i dont mean to sound disrespectful but to me a couple of the above dont sound cheap???


28" cheap brands for well over 200 odd quid?

the sainsburys lodus 28" was 159.99 and actually was a branded hitachi inside

i should of bought one really but that was couple mts back doubt they still sell em
Old 10 December 2004, 03:36 PM
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Have you got something like a CBS store nearby?

In the next town theres this shop called CBS which sells ex-catalogue stuff. Majority is blatantly cheap tat that couldn't sell in those catalogue books you can get (Kays etc.)

However they do have good deals on electrical goods. And every time I'm in there theres always some extra 10% off todays price.

Not quite a TV but I bought a Pioneer 5.1 receiver from there a while back for about £90.
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I've got a 32" LG TV. The nearest model now is this one

http://ws3.pricerunner.riptonsdirect...LGE-RI32CZ10RX

It's £390 though but IMHO very much worth it.
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hmn maybe its me then i have high exectations as i also see the above as too dear


my mate walked into comet couple mts ago and walked out with a 32" qualit make for £310 might of been ex demo

i dont mind ex demo etc end of day still has guarantee etc

i just want a bargain.... Dont we all ???
Old 10 December 2004, 07:43 PM
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I know its over budget but bought a Sony 28" digital from powerhouse a fortnight ago with Sony DVD for £439.99.

I set off looking to spend about £300 but the quality of this TV has astounded me from the moment I saw it. Saved on buying a freeview box obviously as well.

Came with a stand and they threw in a really good quality Scart lead

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Old 10 December 2004, 09:40 PM
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you wont get a brand 32 for under £400...unless you get ex demo etc......if you do that you may as well go via ebay and get one for £200........if you assume you will get stiched up by ebay once every 5 times you will buy 5 times £200 of gear totaling £1000 getting 5 X £400 worth of stuff = £2000.........except one item breaks so you only really get £1600 worth of gear....still better off on ebay if you use it enough!

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