HDTV becomes affordable!

[Jaz]

Don't let people tell you CRT is dead!

Samsung have just announced that they're bringing out a 32" HDTV for £350! What a bargain!

Yes, the CTV-32Z30 is ready to show high definition broadcasts - or will be when it ships in a few months' time. It's ready to go with an HDMI connector on the back, and presumably there'll be the usual array of SCART and s-video connectors too. Samsung didn't say what the maximum resolution is, but other HD CRTs it's offered elsewhere go up to 1080i.

The CTV-32Z30 is part of Samsung's SlimFit range. The company says a 30in display will be just 40cm (16in) front to back, compared to 60cm (24in) for a conventional CRT screen.

The screen is expected in the UK in May for around £350.

I'm really impressed with Samsung. They realise that HD is happening in a big way, but not everyone can afford to lump out £800+ on a new TV.

And most say that CRT will give you better quality than LCD anyway.

I'm getting one!

 

[flowrent]

It will have 1920x1080 native resolution ?
From what i've heard about Slimfit Tv's i doubt it .

 

[Flash]

Don't let people tell you CRT is dead!
And most say that CRT will give you better quality than LCD anyway.

Yep. Better view angle, no "motion blur". And not that easy to scratch too

I'm getting one!

That's my next TV too

 

[ScottJC]

CRT? Bleh, feck that - if I had a CRT monitor now in place of my 19" lcd... there would barely be enough room for my keyboard! with the lcd I have now, there is tons of room: my point is I absolutely hate lcd... i'd rather wait for an affordable hdtv which is like an lcd, space saving and efficient.

 

[Jaz]

i'd rather wait for an affordable hdtv which is like an lcd, space saving and efficient.

You'll be waiting a long time.

And "just 40cm (16in) front to back" isn't exactly wide now, is it?

 

[Miretank]

Dun have moniz for it
And here in my country, it is two times expensive.

 

[redking15ca]

600 american is good for an HDTV....

But... I'm buying a new computer..

1.69 ghz pentium 4
768 pc 133 ram
EVGA Nvidia GeForce 6600

VS

2.93 GHz celeron D
2GB PC3200 RAM
Nvidia Geforce 6600 GT (Factory OverClocked)

I like it better than an HDTV.. sorry... LOL

 

[redking15ca]

600 american is good for an HDTV....

But... I'm buying a new computer..

1.69 ghz pentium 4
768 pc 133 ram
EVGA Nvidia GeForce 6600

VS

2.93 GHz celeron D
2GB PC3200 RAM
Nvidia Geforce 6600 GT (Factory OverClocked)

I like it better than an HDTV.. sorry... LOL

 

[BoggyB]

And most say that CRT will give you better quality than LCD anyway.

Yep, a good CRT is a very nice thing. Until recently one of the screens in my setup was a Triniton, and anyone who's used one of those knows how good they are.

 

[WhiteX]

It is around R$ 1.350,00 converted directly, without taxes and all, very cheap.

Here a Soyo HDTV on our ebay correspondant is 5 grand, so if it gets here at double the price as Mire said, it will be 2.7 K, more than 2 K cheaper.

 

[Martin]

That's indeed a nice price.

 

[Jaz]

I knew you'd like it - we all know Marty loves a bargain.

 

[Cheezyphil]

Euros, eh? too lazy to convert that to dollars for me here in the US

 

[Jaz]

Euros, eh? too lazy to convert that to dollars for me here in the US

Lazy boy.

350.00 GBP
United Kingdom Pounds
=
613.207 USD
United States Dollars

 

[Miretank]

It is around R$ 1.350,00 converted directly, without taxes and all, very cheap.

Here a Soyo HDTV on our ebay correspondant is 5 grand, so if it gets here at double the price as Mire said, it will be 2.7 K, more than 2 K cheaper.

Dun have tis moniz

 

[WhiteX]

Save up little man!

 

[matthew]

Now thats what i like a new hdtv for 350 quid thats a bargain after seeing the ludicrous pricing structures of HDTV in all the stores. Ah well it was only a matter of time especially if they wanted it to take off with the general public that doesn't give a rats arse as long as it works lol

 

[flowrent]

Team Xbox Guide to HDTV
The Facts and Fiction of 1080p

 

[Jaz]

Nice read.

 

[Falcon4ever]

gah... we just bought a Sony Bravia LCD a few months ago ;p with HDTV support ofcourse

And no, it isn't blurry