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"Long Review BenQ DV3250

Review:

Firstly let me compliment the existence of this forum - without it I'd undoubtedly have not known or understood the minefield that it is when buying this and any LCD tv. I've also spent far too much time reading through threads only to come away striking another model off of my shortlist and getting to a point where I was either pulling out what hair I've got left or just resigning myself to the fact that this technology (as related to tvs) is still very immature and whatever model I end up with is going to be a compromise. A friend of mine is currently going through the motions of looking for an LCD and he really isn't interested in sitting for hours on end doing research - luckily I've managed to steer him clear of some models which to him seemed fine but on closer inspection would have been a waste of money in the 'longer term'.

Frame of reference:

My previous tv viewing was a Panasonic 100Hz 28" CRT. I've had it for about 6 or 7 years and I've been reasonably happy with it. I didn't use any of the picture processing functionality or very little. I've never used Freeview but have had cable in the past. DVD player is currently the Pioneer 575 but I've only ever used RGB Scart for the connection (no component on the telly). Despite this I thought the pic from DVDs was very good (setup was done using AVIA). Tv reception was fine.

My experience of LCDs is limited to seeing them in the retailers and use of PC screens. So I haven't really spent time with a properly setup system. Although I've come across screens that provided that wow factor albeit usually running a DVD of an animated CGI feature. So bear this in mind when you read on - I'm comparing my everyday viewing experience of this LCD set with a CRT ...

Reason for change:

My flat is quite small and I was looking to recoup some of the space taken up by the CRT and also wanted a larger screen but was not prepared to live a behomoth of a 32" tube. With improvements in LCD technology coupled with falling prices I decided this was the way forward. Of course budget was a key factor and I wasn't prepared to pay more than a £1000. This turned out to be a little of a problem as a all the rave reviews and praise were being poured upon models in the £1300 and above category. Initially my attention was focussed on the Video7 V32 but the revelation that it was not HDCP compatible threw that one out the window. Then I spotted a posting about the BenQ models and the fact that they were using Faroudja technology. Knowing Faroudja's reputation and them having been in the imaging business for quite some time I thought I'd investigate. Unfortunately I couldn't find many real world reviews on the 3250 and the two I did find weren't really in-depth enough although they were positive. After much umming and aahhing I took the plunge last week and ordered it from Komplett.

Before I took delivery I found out the set had not officially been released onto the UK market. I was concerned about warranty and contacted Komplett for clarification. They said they would provide the warranty if BenQ did not. I shall be contacting BenQ just to see what they say. Anyway it took three days to arrrive from time of order online.

The Set:

Visually the set is fairly non-descript silver colour - the surround is plastic so nothing snazzy here. Styling is simple in a rather geometric fashion. There are they usual technology logos along the bottom section of the surround with a raised BenQ logo in the centre. All the controls are located along the top of the set in a recessed channel. Speakers are not detachable and add quite significantly to the overall length of the set. There is an ir receiver in the bottom right near the power led. The screen itself is 31.5" rather than the 32". Presumably the pixels are smaller?? Don't know why the half inch was lost.

The remote has all the necessary functions on board but for me is a little too chunky.

Connections:

On the left side behind the speaker there is an AV input - composite and SVHS along with a headphone output. The rear has a recessed area where all the main connectors are housed (see the manual for complete listing). The manual does not mention that one scart can handle RGB and the other scart SVHS. There are two component inputs (each with its own audio input), one VGA connector (with PC audio input) and a DVI/HDCP socket with audio input. Composite and SVHS as well."

Saludos.

PD dejamos las impresiones del funcionamiento para el final.