28" Nicam Widescreen for £299?

Advantages: Price, Price, Price and does everything a good telly should
Disadvantages: Really can't think of any.

...I had been on the lookout for a new telly for a while, and whilst out shopping in Tescos saw some really good offers. They do a Bush conventional 28" TV for £199! I'm sorry, but that is fantastic value. However, the one I wanted was the £299 widescreen version. And that's the one I got. It's big, black, and has a nice design. Considering the next cheapest widescreen was almost double the price, where was the catch? Well, I still haven't found it. The TV doesn't come with a stand, but as they do the same TV with a stand for more money (£369 I think,) this isn't a problem. In fact it's nice to be given the choice. All other widescreens seem to have stands included (and thus you're forced to pay.) The picture quality is very good, and you can choose the format of the picture with the touch of a button. Widescreen 16:9 (as...

gadgetboy 02.03.2001 (01.03.2001) · Read review
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Review of Bush 28" Widescreen TV

Cheap but great!! £300 widescreen!!

Advantages: Price!
Disadvantages: No Great features

...The Family Goodmans 28" Widescreen TV cost about £300, as opposed to Sony or Phillips Widescreens which often cost over £1000. The TV is Nicam Stereo and has three screen size options: 16:9 - Official Widescreen Size 14:9 - For films that were filmed in part widescreen so they would look OK on Widescreen or not 4:3 - Traditional screen size The television picture is sharp and clear. It comes with fast-text and a remote control. It is compatible with ON digital or SKY digital. It has two built in vertical speakers either side. It seems to me to be great value because it only lacks features that I have no great need for; like built in surround sound. If you want a widescreen for less, this is for you....

spawn 13.08.2000 · Read review
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Review of Goodmans - Goodmans 28" Widescreen TV

Wonderful Widescreen

Advantages: Flatscreen, Widescreen, gorgeous picture, great sound
Disadvantages: It possibly doesn't do quite as much for films on TV as it does for DVD

...When you're a bit of a film nut and have an unhealthy DVD addiction, there is one piece of kit that is thoroughly essential to ensure your viewing pleasure. It is big, and it is clever. The magic words are: Widescreen, flatscreen. Viewing pleasure can be guaranteed for the self-confessed film nerd. Now, this isn't the first time that I've had a hand in buying such a monster. The original was a Phillips, which currently resides with my parents. At the time it was significantly cheaper than the best of the bunch, a Sony, whose Trinitron tube gave the best picture. Triniton is still regarded as the best tube, but in three years the prices have come down significantly. Personally, when shopping around for a television I walk straight into a John Lewis. Not only do they offer impartial advice (they are not on commission) but...

ickkate 14.06.2004 · Read review
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Review of Sony KV28LS36

The Italian Stallion is back.......

Advantages: Good entertainment. Good Story.
Disadvantages: None in my opinion

...Rocky Balboa Burgess Meredith Mickey Goldmill Burt Young Paulie Pennino Carl Weathers Apollo Creed Talia Shire Adrain Pennino Bill Baldwin Bill Baldwin (Fight Announcer) Tony Burton Duke (Creed's Trainer) Frank Stallone Street Singer Butkus Stallone Butkus the Dog Director Sylvester Stallone. Certificate PG Year 1979 Widescreen 1.85:1 Anamorphic Languages English - Dolby Digital (5.1) Subtitles English, Spanish, French. Duration 119 minutes (approx) ₪ ₪ ₪ ₪ ₪ ₪ ₪ ₪ ₪...

welshwickedone 11.10.2006 · Read review
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Review of Rocky II (widescreen)

  A modern, highly expandable piece of equipment! Widescreen TV by grown_up_girlie">

Advantages: Compatability, style, features!
Disadvantages: There are none!

...Bush 28" Widescreen TV with Text. Model: WS6680SIL **Situation** It was year 2004 and my TV had broken. It was a 2nd hand one that had been given to me by a friend until the day I had enough money to buy a new one. I loved it and felt heart broken when I realised that the tube had bust! I'd had a very strong bond with my TV; it had helped my in times of need! What was I to do with no telly! (Christ, I wonder what they did before the darn things were invented. I can't even ask my granddad as he passed on a while ago)! Anyway back to topic?.. It was 2004, and I'd managed to save a few pennies in the bank for a supposed rainy day (So they call it). My mate (Yes the same one who gave me my beloved TV) decided that he wanted to take a trip to Tesco's Extra (A few miles out). I opted to go along with him so I could have a look...

grown_up_girlie 21.05.2005 · Read review
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Review of Bush 28" Widescreen TV

A widescreen experience...

Advantages: Good picture, features, value for money
Disadvantages: none at the moment!

...I have had a 21? Toshiba television in my lounge for the last four years and while it has been very reliable and trouble free, I decided that it was time for me to move into the widescreen television age. It also meant that I could put the old 21? television in my bedroom for late night TV watching! So after doing some considerable research on the internet and trawling round a number of my local electrical retailers, I came across this JVC television in Comet. The selling price was £349 as it was a discontinued model. Although this wasn?t exactly a bargain basement price, I thought presented good value for money considering the smart look and wide range of features that the television possessed. Features These feature include, a 28? flat screen with a 56cm visible screen size, Nicam stereo with 20watt RMS output, 2 Scart sockets...

richard_richard 16.01.2004 · Read review
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Review of JVC AV 28CT1EKS

Toshiba widescreen heaven?

Advantages: Large screen at a reasonable price, 100mz
Disadvantages: Picture not perfect "out of the box"

...tenfold. While actually watching TV you have 7 picture size settings which are Normal - shows a standard 4:3 picture with gray lines down the side Cinema - Wide screen shows some black lines AutoWide - The most useful as it will switch between wide/cinema/panorama Wide - Normal widescreen, will often be quite large black stripes top and bottom Panorama - Another widescreen Zoom 1 - Zooms to fill more of screen used for some widescreen dvds Zoom 2 - Zooms even more, for those films with very large black stripes. Now it's important to choose the right setting, because in common with plasma screens if part of the picture remains stationary for a long time it can cause image burn, there was actually a seperate instruction sheet warning about this. The remote control seems well thought out, and is able to control a number...

sandemp 13.10.2004 · Read review
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Review of Samsung SP42W4HB

A widescreen TV for 309p

Advantages: Great picture and sound quality and it looks stunning.
Disadvantages: A flimsy remote control.

...I have recently due to an enormous stroke of luck been able to relegate my 32 inch widescreen Sony to the bedroom in favour of my shiny new 37 inch Samsung. I entered a reverse auction on a radio station and won this Samsung LE37A457, the auction worked on the basis of the lowest unique bid would win the TV and my bid of 309p won me the telly, yes that's three hundred and nine pence (£3.09)!!! I had actually been very happy with my Sony TV but you don't realise how outdated something can be after only 18 months till you come face to face with a newer model. The clarity of the picture on my new Samsung TV is leaps and bounds better than the Sony I loved so much. When the guy from Samsung delivered this TV he told us that it would better the Sony because of its contrast ratio of 10000: 1 and the fact that it had a viewing angle...

lynseyb 04.09.2008 · Read review
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Review of Samsung LE37A457

View Sonic VX1940w 19" LCD HD Widescreen

Advantages: HD, Widescreen, High Resolution, many features & security
Disadvantages: NONE TO DATE.

... View Sonic VX1940w 19" LCD HD Widescreen Purchased this monitor from PC World, it cost me £150, which was a bargain indeed, its super powerful performance and video response of 2ms, puts it top of the chain, with many added features such as 1680 x 1050 HD Resolution and 3000:1 dynamic contrast ration. The monitor itself is a slim stylish bezel design without taking up valuable desk space... The high neck and floating head design accentuate the visual experience, although you can also but a wall of desk ark to completely remove the monitor from the desk fact. The design gets a 10/10. Another bonus to this monitor is that it is Windows Vista Verified, and has many security features such as, the Kensington Security port, which deters theft, and prevents your settings from been altered, very useful, if you have a family...

Martyn79 20.02.2008 (21.02.2008) · Read review
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Review of ViewSonic VA2216w

Harry Potter Philosopher's Stone, WIDESCREEN

Advantages: Widescreen, therefore you see more
Disadvantages: Not everyone likes Harry Potter

...Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone 2 Disk DVD Set (WIDESCREEN) Because this is a widescreen edition it means you can watch it in 'letterbox' mode. Therefore the edges of the film aren't missed off. It is the same aspect ratio as originally shown in the cinema. This set originally cost £22.99 but has since come down in price considerably. Amazon now sells this set for £9.97. PRODUCT DETAILS: • Aspect Ratio: 2.35 Wide Screen • Available Audio Tracks: Dolby Digital 5.1 • Main Language: English • Sub Titles: Arabic, English • Hearing Impaired: English • Disc Format: DVD 9 * * * * * ABOUT THE FILM: There are some people who have read all the Harry Potter books and who hate this film, calling it disappointing and 'magic-destroying'. However for many people, including me, this was...

e_coleuk 07.05.2005 (08.05.2005) · Read review
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Review of Harry Potter And The Philosopher's Stone (DVD)