Samsung 26in LE26A457C1DX

[Repulse]

Okay, so as im sure most of you Brits know between 2008 and 2012 the UK is switching to Digital and the old Analogue signal will be switched off. My region is due for the switch-over around July-August 09 so im looking for a decent sized TV that has Integrated digital for my bedroom.

My PC is in bedroom so im looking for a television that can also be connected to the PC.

What do you guys think about the Samsung 26in LE26A457C1DX? Its primarily a television but do you think it would a decent monitor aswell?(information below).

Full Specs;

Television Picture Quality.

• High Definition Ready.
• Integrated digital (freeview).
• 26in (66cm) widescreen TV with 66cm visible screen size.
• Resolution 1366 x 768.
• Contrast ratio 5000:1.
• Viewing angle 170 degrees.

Connectivity.

• 3 HDMI socket.
• 2 SCART sockets.
• Component video socket.
• Composite.
• Headphone socket.
• Rear AV socket.

Sound Quality.

• Nicam
• 2 x 10w RMS power output.

Freeview Features.

• Digitally interactive.
• Digital text
• Digital audio broadcasting (DAB)
• Digital video broadcasting (DVB) subtitles available.
• RF loop.
• Auto setup.
• Auto scan for new channels.
• Now and Next electronic programme guide.
• Electronic programme guide.

Additional Features.

• Teletext.
• UHF tuner.
• Auto setup.
• Auto search tuner.
• Auto search sorting.
• Auto search labelling.
• Sleep timer.
• Supplied with table top stand
• Remote control requires 2 x AAA batteries supplied.
• 230v AC mains operated.
• Size of TV (H)45.1, (W)67, (D)9.0cms.
• Size of TV and stand (H)50.4, (W)67. (D)21.6cms.
• Weight of TV 8.3kg.
• Weight of TV and stand 9.7kg.
• Suitable for wall mounting (brackets not supplied).

[Flt. Sgt. Powderhound]

Re: Samsung 26in LE26A457C1DX

Bear in mind that it isn't full HD, and has a lower resolution than a 22" monitor.

[Repulse]

Re: Samsung 26in LE26A457C1DX

The reason im going for a 26" is so that it is a decent' sized television not so much for its use as a PC monitor.

Im not really looking to go over £400 - This unit is currently priced at around £370.

[Cmac[XI]]

Re: Samsung 26in LE26A457C1DX

TBH go for the T260HD

http://www.lambda-tek.com/computing/pcdesigner.htm

Designed mainly as a monitor but has a build in TV tuner Full HD higher contrast ratio and a higher overall resolution Plus with delivery it works out about the same price as your suggestion does

[Repulse]

Re: Samsung 26in LE26A457C1DX

Looks like a good monitor and amongst other things has a greater resolution. Would this make a decent TV also though? and in order to watch digital television I would have to purchase a digibox? :P.

[Flt. Sgt. Powderhound]

Re: Samsung 26in LE26A457C1DX

No, because it has an inbuilt tuner. :)

[Repulse]

Re: Samsung 26in LE26A457C1DX

No, because it has an inbuilt tuner. :)

Ahh ok, it mentions a 'Built-in DTV (ATSC) Tuner' on Ebuyer but not on the Samsung website. Just generally describes it as "Video Signal: Analog RGB, DVI, HDMI, Component , TV (Digital TV / Analog TV)".

:P.

[Death Merchant]

Re: Samsung 26in LE26A457C1DX

This can be both a TV and a monitor

http://www.samsung.com/uk/consumer/detail/detail.do?group=itbusiness&type=monitors&subtype=lcd&model_cd=LS26TWHSUV/EN

http://www.lambda-tek.com/computing/pcdesigner.htm

£281 inc vat -

26" 1080p 1920x1200 max resolution, 2ms, freeview what more can you ask for

*edit* someone beat me to it