Help with LG LCD TV?

What's the model number? We can look up some specs on it and see its actual capabilities (and whether your friend's cousin is lying).

Anyway, if it's not a 1080p TV (and rather a 720p/1080i one), HDMI isn't essential; you can get a component connection.

So according to my cousin....he assures me all HDTVs have HDMI.And that its not a connection like a scart or anything.Its a switch you flick at the back of your tv.

Your cousin is wrong. HDMI is a unique connector.

What I would try is to get an HDMI-to-DVI adaptor. DVI doesn't carry audio, but I presume that your TV's DVI input is accompanied by stereo RCA jacks or something else that you can patch audio to separately. I don't know how your PS3 will interact with the DVI--if it's not compliant with HDCP (the copy-protection scheme they've instituted that helps them foist HDMI on everyone), it may not allow you to do 1080p (again, assuming that your TV is capable of it, which it may not be). But Blu-Ray's benefits are still evident with 720p/1080i, and it may still be worth a try.

Ill try and get the number for it later....i cant do it on my own as its wall mounted.Too heavy.I will say though i did have it written down at one point and did a google search.....and found nothing.Nothing even remotely close to the catalogue number.Ill give you it once ive got it again.Yeah there is phono sockets for sound.I have a 5.1 home theater system.Which isnt exactly new....maybe theres a way of connecting through that.I suppose what im asking is,if i do start getting Bluray movies and do update my satelite system to HD,am i actually gonna get HD or just a slightly better picture.

I paid him £300 for it........you can get a fairly decent HD ready TV here in the UK for about £450,with all the bells and whistles to go with it ...and HDMI lol. If it ends up being no good i may need to just sell it for what i can and just go and buy a brand new tv because all this talk of 720p and 1080i and 1080p is really confusing me, and im someone whos always had a fairly good grasp on new technology.

The model number is LG RZ-42PX11 and from what ive read its from 2004!!!!!!! Also i had another look on the back and theres loads of these gold coloured phono sockets.........im guessing to plug speakers straight in.

I've got some seriously bad news for you. The LG RZ42PX11 isn't even a high definition TV; it is only enhanced definition (DVD quality) with a native resolution of 852x480. Unfortunately, it looks like you've been had.

Edit: The reason why the TV is so heavy is the fact that it isn't LCD. It's a plasma.

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If that's the case, then Blu-Ray isn't really a wise purchase--he can get the best image possible from his screen with a progressive scan DVD player (though if he's buying it for its gaming capabilities, a PS3's not a complete waste).

I was under the impression plasma tvs were the big bulky ones.This is pretty slim and fits on the wall nicely. I must say i am disapointed.And of course when anything costing any money gets talked about being sold....the family members come out the woodwork offering to buy it.My sister is offering to pay pretty much what i paid for it. Which is good....but do i have the heart to do it. Shes not wanting HD,just to watch TV. I on the other hand want HD and bluray and want an experience in my living room, and ive got the ps3 now.

http://direct.tesco.com/q/R.200-6299.aspx How about that? Thats kinda the price range im looking at.Theres no mention of HDMI on that either.And how does 1366X768 come into this 1080i and 1080p ?

This is LG
http://direct.tesco.com/q/R.203-2337.aspx

and has 2 HDMI ports yay!!!! But should i stay clear of LG? Is this another budget set and yet another odd resolution.

http://direct.tesco.com/q/R.202-9489.aspx

Its a lot of money guys. I dont know where your from or what a good buy is. Im in the UK. We have one of the biggest Tesco stores in the UK within a mile of me.Open 24/7 and they have a a huge wall just full of HDReady TVs.You get best of the best and you get bargain.You kinda get to wonder why one 32" is £100 more expensive than the other.

In simple terms for me,if i go out and have a look at pricing.What should i really be looking for.I dont have thousands.Im not looking to spend anywhere near a grand.

Here is a basic breakdown of what you have listed:

Toshiba 32C3030 (32" LCD)
Formats supported: up to 768p and 576i in native resolution, 1080i in reduced resolution (does not support 1080p)
HDMI supported (2 ports)
While Toshiba typically makes good TVs, this one has not had good reviews. It reportedly has a very poor contrast ratio despite the technical specs and has problems with the screen refresh rate (very noticeable motion blur).

LG 37LY95 (37" LCD)
Formats supported: up to 1080p in native resolution
HDMI supported (2 ports)
Good overall performer according to reviews.

Sony KDL32S3000 (32" LCD)
Formats supported: up to 768p and 576i in native resolution, 1080i in reduced resolution (does not support 1080p)
HDMI supported (3 ports)
Good overall performer according to reviews. However, it lacks 1080p support.

If you want the full benefits of a Blu-Ray player, you really should be looking for HDTVs that support 1080p. Sony, Samsung, and Toshiba are typically the best performers for LCD TVs, but they may be out of your price range with the features you want. LGs are good mid-range performers, so they shouldn't be counted out. Philips also has a fairly decent track record. Brands to avoid for HDTVs: Westinghouse, HP, and Viewsonic.




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Thankyou very much.Ill go and have a look at some other places now too.