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Re: BV7-40 MkII vs BV8-40

moxxey — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 01:29:32 GMT

koning:

what does give a better picture...a beovision 7-40 MkII or a beovision 8-40

Don't forget the sound, too. Half the reason for getting the TV. I use my BV7-40 + BL7.4 + BL9s quite a lot. Recently I had to move over to watching the BV8. I only realised how good the BV7 performed when I moved back and watched a couple of movies. The BV8 is ok - and you get used to the sound - but the BV7 is far superior.

I'd probably avoid the 7-40 MKII. The picture wasn't great. Surely you can get a cheap MKIII now the MKV is out?

Re: BV7-40 MkII vs BV8-40

9 LEE — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 17:31:29 GMT

I've always been a 'plasma man' and felt the image was more natural on a Plasma Panel.

However, the 7-55, BV8 and now the BV10 (of which i have the 46" version at home) have well and truly caught up with Plasma and the results are superb. A very natural, crisp, clear image as opposed to the 'cartoon' colour reproduction of the earlier larger LCD's. I nearly cried when i replaced my BV5 with a Mk1 7-40 then tried to watch a football match. I should have waited to see one, but i ordered the TV before release so i could be one of the first to get one. Big mistake..

Out of the three, i personally think the best image i've seen is on the BV10, which ousted my beloved BV9 away from my lounge! Special mention to BV7-40 Mk3 onwards though too, which are pretty impressive with Blu-Ray input.

Only my own observations.. everyone's eyes are different, so it's always best to amble down to your dealer and see them for real.

Lee

Re: BV7-40 MkII vs BV8-40

mbee — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 17:10:07 GMT

BV10 and BV8 have exactly the same electronic circuitry. What changes is the LCD panel : CCFL backlight for BV8 versus LED Edge Backlight for BV10. Sharp versus Samsung. Panel only vs panel and (optional antireflective) glass. It's a matter of taste. I tend to prefer the image of the BV10... Unless there's clouding issues!

Re: BV7-40 MkII vs BV8-40

elephant — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 17:03:49 GMT

what about the BV10

where does it sit in the HD rankings ?

(saw the BV7-55 last week (again) running Avatar and it looked even more stunning than before!)

Re: BV7-40 MkII vs BV8-40

mbee — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 16:48:54 GMT

BV8 40 for HD here too!

Re: BV7-40 MkII vs BV8-40

9 LEE — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 16:31:05 GMT

Running SD or HD ?

I prefer the image on an 8-40 with HD to be honest!

Lee

Re: BV7-40 MkII vs BV8-40

Douglas — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 15:43:56 GMT

Hi, The BV7-40 off course

Regards D.C

BV7-40 MkII vs BV8-40

koning — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 14:16:47 GMT

what does give a better picture...a beovision 7-40 MkII or a beovision 8-40