After years of not watching tv etc, im finally investing.

I'll go to the usuals - JB, harvey norman, kmart etc. Looking for a 51cm flatscreen or so I guess - any suggestions? Should I stay clear from the noname brands or are they ok?

Secondly, I need a DVD player that will play media files (divx etc). Any suggestions on which/where to get one?

Total budget around $500.

thanks

Check the Digitor brand of TV at Dick Smith, they're pretty cheap, and have Component IN which will be good for a DVD player.

if you go name brand, don't go sony, aren't what they used to be (ie, big pile of s*** now)

LG are decent and good value imo

You can get a Pioneer DVD player from JB's for around $250 that will play Divx, not sure if it's upgradeable though. I've got the model below it that doesn't have Divx capability and it's been solid so far and has a 5 year waranty.

Try the 'Good Guys' as well. They do it cheaper for cash.

also...
TV's I'd go the LG

DVD's I'd go for LG or Pioneer.

Props to ya for not watching TV for so long you havent missed much. I tried giving up telly but am too addicted.
Still good stuff on SBS and Ch2 I suppose.

Everyone does it for cash, you just have to ask them what price they will give u for cash.

I think there a bit cheaper than JB HiFi
also I would highly recomend you get a grundig TV & DVD place package, all HD ready

http://wowwicked.com.au/

last edited by freakazoid at 19:11:35 22/Feb/05

wow Sight and sound? :P

what size tv etc?
i have:
51 flat teac ($300 last year)

rowa dvd player (plays everything, xvid, avi, everything :D - got it for $130 1/2 price - about christmas this year)

Xms surround sound system (i think it was $140 i think i got it $100 cheaper at xmas)

you could get something like that for ~$500

if you wanted to up your budget you could always get this