32 Inch HD Ready LCD TV with HDMI @ £344.99

BigPockets · 09-01-2007, 12:42

Just had these in and I personally think it's a great bargain. I have tried a dvd on it and it looked better than any sub £500 32inch lcd tvs I have seen. My xbox 360 is at home though so i can't comment on HD images until tomorrow.

32” Wide screen
WXGA (1366 x 768) Resolution
High Brightness (550 cd/m2)
High Contrast Ration ( 1200:1 )
Wide Viewing Angle (176 H / 176 V)
Built-in Full channel Tuner with Nicam, Teletext.
Graphic (D-SUB), PIP (Video on Graphic, Video on Video) POP
Includes HDMI & Component inputs for HD Connection

Click Here

Oli

OliverScott · 09-01-2007, 13:09

What is the manufacturers warrenty on this?

BigPockets · 09-01-2007, 14:12

Warranty: 2 years pickup and return

ABC* · 09-01-2007, 14:51

Is this definately the correct model number as I cannot find any other info on this even on the AOC website.

darknight · 09-01-2007, 15:49

I think this is the right model http://www.aoc-europe.com/lcdtv_L32W451.html they more pictures here http://www.clockerz.org/news/88_aoc_...dy_lcdtvs.html

BigPockets · 09-01-2007, 15:56

The model code listed on the site is the one we have, it seems to be a newer model as it's 6.5ms response and 1200:1 contrast ratio and not the 8ms and 1000:1 as stated in that write up. I'll post back the HD results tomorrow once I bring my 360 in.

I only have a Samsung LE32R74 for comparison but as it is rated the best mid-ranged LCD it will be interesting to see the differences between them.

quangon · 09-01-2007, 16:15

Looks like the new 551 model. Can it double as a monitor as (I think I heard) the 451 can?

BigPockets · 09-01-2007, 16:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by quangon

Looks like the new 551 model. Can it double as a monitor as (I think I heard) the 451 can?

Yes it can, it has a VGA input

Oli

dogmanstar · 09-01-2007, 17:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigPockets

Yes it can, it has a VGA input

Oli

I was hoping it wouldn't have because I'm really tempted by this now.

I'd be very interested to hear what the Xbox 360 is like on it as that would be my primary use for the TV

Desk · 09-01-2007, 17:32

Is D-Sub the same thing as DVI from a PC's graphics card?

raymondlin · 09-01-2007, 17:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by Desk

Is D-Sub the same thing as DVI from a PC's graphics card?

D-sub is VGA.

spikey_w0 · 09-01-2007, 20:52

Could you tell me how many HDMI inputs on this TV and do you sell wall mounting brackets for this.

Also what's the postage cost.

Cheers

gravesend46 · 09-01-2007, 21:49

Hmmm, toying with this. Bit big for my room perhaps, but then again...

I'll probably dwell on it until just after they've all sold out as I usually do!

BigPockets · 09-01-2007, 22:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by spikey_w0

Could you tell me how many HDMI inputs on this TV and do you sell wall mounting brackets for this.

Also what's the postage cost.

Cheers

It has 1 HDMI input, we don't sell any wall mounting brackets at the moment unfortunately.

Shipping to Uk Mainland is £11.99

Oli

Markao · 09-01-2007, 23:34

Is the TV Tuner Digital or Analogue

BigPockets · 10-01-2007, 08:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by Markao

Is the TV Tuner Digital or Analogue

The tuner is Analogue. I'll post back the 360 results shortly.

Oli

R.I.B. · 10-01-2007, 09:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigPockets

I'll post back the 360 results shortly.

I will be interested to hear what it's like with the 360.
I'm looking to upgrade my 32" standard def T.V. and the only Hi-def source I will use (at the moment) is my 360 so this will be most important.
Definitely interested to hear how it compares with the Samsung.

dogmanstar · 10-01-2007, 09:36

Thanks for all the info so far. Another question though if you don't mind. Whats the picture like with an SD source? I've seen some reviews of earlier AOC models and they say that it's lacklustre, has it been improved on?

BigPockets · 10-01-2007, 10:47

I've finally managed to drag myself off the xbox and I am really impressed with the HD picture, I have tried a few games, to try and test for dark patches in games (Battlefield and Call Of Duty 3) and also Test Drive to check for motion problems.
As with all lcd and plasma tv's the standard colour and brightness need a little playing with to get them right. After adjusting the settings the picture is well balanced with good dark black and bright white. I didn't see any motion problems playing Test Drive. Both Battlefield and Call Of Duty 3 looked great with no black patches in darker areas.
The HD videos i have look great and the sound seems to be better than my Samsung LCD. One thing i have never liked on my samsung is the uneven light from the backlight which this AOC doesn't have. The blacklight is perfectly balenced with no visable light at each corner.
I haven't been able to test much SD on it unfortuantly, we quickly viewed a dvd yesterday and I didn't see any problems that I have noticed on other budget lcds. The PC interface takes 1366 x 768 @ 60hz. My graphics card is limited to 1360 x 768 so the picture wasn't 1:1 pixel matched but there is software available from what i have read to force your graphics card to output 1366 x 768 resulting in 1:1 pixel matching. Even with the slight overscan the picture was very good but for the small time it would take to force a 1366 x 768 output I would recommend it from the results I have read about.

Any more questions please ask.

Oli

burn · 10-01-2007, 10:53

Are you going to have a steady stock of these or is it just a limited time thing? I have to think long and hard about my financial standing but at the same time I dont want to miss out.

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09-01-2007, 14:12	#3
BigPockets Sponsor Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: 2 Million pound clearance now on! Posts: 5,284 Thanks: 8 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Warranty: 2 years pickup and return

09-01-2007, 14:51	#4
ABC* Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Andover Posts: 383 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Is this definately the correct model number as I cannot find any other info on this even on the AOC website.

09-01-2007, 15:49	#5
darknight Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 35 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I think this is the right model http://www.aoc-europe.com/lcdtv_L32W451.html they more pictures here http://www.clockerz.org/news/88_aoc_...dy_lcdtvs.html

09-01-2007, 15:56	#6
BigPockets Sponsor Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: 2 Million pound clearance now on! Posts: 5,284 Thanks: 8 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	The model code listed on the site is the one we have, it seems to be a newer model as it's 6.5ms response and 1200:1 contrast ratio and not the 8ms and 1000:1 as stated in that write up. I'll post back the HD results tomorrow once I bring my 360 in. I only have a Samsung LE32R74 for comparison but as it is rated the best mid-ranged LCD it will be interesting to see the differences between them.

09-01-2007, 16:15	#7
quangon Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 81 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Looks like the new 551 model. Can it double as a monitor as (I think I heard) the 451 can?

09-01-2007, 17:32	#10
Desk Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Posts: 637 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Is D-Sub the same thing as DVI from a PC's graphics card?

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spikey_w0 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: UK Posts: 98 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Could you tell me how many HDMI inputs on this TV and do you sell wall mounting brackets for this. Also what's the postage cost. Cheers

09-01-2007, 21:49	#13
gravesend46 Celtic Tiger Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Chavsville, N. Kent Posts: 935 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hmmm, toying with this. Bit big for my room perhaps, but then again... I'll probably dwell on it until just after they've all sold out as I usually do!

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Markao Registered User Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: DARWEN Posts: 503 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Is the TV Tuner Digital or Analogue

10-01-2007, 09:36	#18
dogmanstar Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 168 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks for all the info so far. Another question though if you don't mind. Whats the picture like with an SD source? I've seen some reviews of earlier AOC models and they say that it's lacklustre, has it been improved on?

10-01-2007, 10:47	#19
BigPockets Sponsor Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: 2 Million pound clearance now on! Posts: 5,284 Thanks: 8 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	I've finally managed to drag myself off the xbox and I am really impressed with the HD picture, I have tried a few games, to try and test for dark patches in games (Battlefield and Call Of Duty 3) and also Test Drive to check for motion problems. As with all lcd and plasma tv's the standard colour and brightness need a little playing with to get them right. After adjusting the settings the picture is well balanced with good dark black and bright white. I didn't see any motion problems playing Test Drive. Both Battlefield and Call Of Duty 3 looked great with no black patches in darker areas. The HD videos i have look great and the sound seems to be better than my Samsung LCD. One thing i have never liked on my samsung is the uneven light from the backlight which this AOC doesn't have. The blacklight is perfectly balenced with no visable light at each corner. I haven't been able to test much SD on it unfortuantly, we quickly viewed a dvd yesterday and I didn't see any problems that I have noticed on other budget lcds. The PC interface takes 1366 x 768 @ 60hz. My graphics card is limited to 1360 x 768 so the picture wasn't 1:1 pixel matched but there is software available from what i have read to force your graphics card to output 1366 x 768 resulting in 1:1 pixel matching. Even with the slight overscan the picture was very good but for the small time it would take to force a 1366 x 768 output I would recommend it from the results I have read about. Any more questions please ask. Oli