Brendan Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 When you talk about the size of a television ie 26? or 46? does that refer to the length of the screen or the diagonal measurement from corner to corner? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/2968-a-dumb-question-about-televisions/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peckhamgatecrasher Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 Diagonal. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/2968-a-dumb-question-about-televisions/#findComment-91771 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cassius Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 And why is it still in imperial (even on the continent)? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/2968-a-dumb-question-about-televisions/#findComment-91772 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peckhamgatecrasher Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 Because Britannia rules the waves. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/2968-a-dumb-question-about-televisions/#findComment-91774 Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Bob* Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 Diagonal..Diagonal..However, if its widecreen, one should allow for this (ie a new 32" widescreen will look smaller than your old 32" 4/3 ratio telly.If you're buying an old-stylee cathode ray tube telly, they often measure the whole tube, up to the rounded edges - which means they often include part of the tube you can't even see because it's hidden by the front fascia of the set. This is not the case with plasmas and LCDs. Sometimes a seperate measurement is given for 'visible area' in such cases. Always good to check if you're cashing in on the last of the CRT bargains. So a 32" LCD or plasma widescreen will probably give you a considerably larger viewing screen than a 32" CRT set. I think I've just bored myself to tears. I may have to open a bottle of wine. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/2968-a-dumb-question-about-televisions/#findComment-91776 Share on other sites More sharing options...
david_carnell Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 In the days of square tv's this measurement was a bit of a problem when you got to really big sizes. With widescreen the difference in width to diagonal is less pronounced so you don't lose too much from the figure quoted.If your asking because you are thinking about buying try the following calculation for deciding how big you need (sometimes there is such a thing as too big):AntennaMultiply the number of feet between you and the screen by 4 inches. DVD/Satellite Multiply the number of feet between you and the screen by 6 inches. HDTV Multiply the number of feet between you and the screen by 7 inches. No idea why it's still in inches. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/2968-a-dumb-question-about-televisions/#findComment-91777 Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Bob* Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 The only rule you need to remember is that anything over 32" needs its own viewing room. Putting anything larger in your front room is in very poor taste. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/2968-a-dumb-question-about-televisions/#findComment-91779 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeanMacGabhann Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 true.. but I couldn't help myself Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/2968-a-dumb-question-about-televisions/#findComment-91781 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ladygooner Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 With so many knowledgeable people on here, and to save me starting a new threat, does anyone know what thingy/adaptor I need to buy to get Sky in another room - can be the same channel - just want to avoid buying a new digital tv for the bedroom? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/2968-a-dumb-question-about-televisions/#findComment-91782 Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Bob* Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 SeanMacGabhann Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> true.. but I couldn't help myselfPlease don't tell me it's over the fireplace. Anything but that.. anything.. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/2968-a-dumb-question-about-televisions/#findComment-91786 Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Bob* Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 Ladygooner,You can buy one of those 'wireless watch tv in another room' things. They even have a remote control relay thing so you can use the remote control for your Sky box in the room you're transmitting to and change the channel without having to leave the room.The cheap ones are shite though. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/2968-a-dumb-question-about-televisions/#findComment-91788 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendan Posted April 2, 2008 Author Share Posted April 2, 2008 I?m looking for a LCD or plasma and one that is smallish. I?m thinking 26? or 32?. At the moment I have a giganormous LCD thing and I am sick of a telly being the prominent feature in the room. The telly is about 6 feet away so I think 26? should be ok. I really should just go to a shop and not do this online but I can?t face it. Curries or the like on a Saturday makes me seriously think about rearranging my moral values so as to somehow fit genocide into the list of ?things this world would benefit from?. So I think it is better for my immortal soul if I just do it all online. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/2968-a-dumb-question-about-televisions/#findComment-91789 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeanMacGabhann Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 no it's not - I promise Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/2968-a-dumb-question-about-televisions/#findComment-91791 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendan Posted April 2, 2008 Author Share Posted April 2, 2008 Does it have one of those fireplace screensavers Sean? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/2968-a-dumb-question-about-televisions/#findComment-91792 Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Bob* Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 Sean's got those ornamental VHS cassette boxes which are done-up to look like books.(Not the pornos though - they're hidden in a shoe box at the bottom of his wardrobe) Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/2968-a-dumb-question-about-televisions/#findComment-91794 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mockney piers Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 I've a 32" for about 12'. Does the job fine, as you say, too big and it becomes the prominent feature of the room.Unlike MacGabhann's where the room is a feature of his telly ;-)Best game of Guitar Hero EVARR though!! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/2968-a-dumb-question-about-televisions/#findComment-91796 Share on other sites More sharing options...
citizenED Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 My wall mounted 48" Plasma screen is B/W. It confuses the style police. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/2968-a-dumb-question-about-televisions/#findComment-91894 Share on other sites More sharing options...
lozzyloz Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 If you need any help installing a new flat screen TV just give us a shout.I'm better than a kwikfitfitter Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/2968-a-dumb-question-about-televisions/#findComment-91896 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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