Digital switchover (TV advice please)

I need to obtain a 2nd tv set for switchover. It's for an elderly relative. She already has a 'main' set, with freeview box & a fairly new digital aerial. This purchase is intended for a bedroom. I'm aware that some work will have to be done to receive programmes (splitter aerial connection or similar) & all I would like, is for somoene with the knowledge to check out this TV (link shown below). It's a bit gay, but for an old lady, it's fine. Seems to have good reviews & ticks all the boxes, as far as I can see.

The 2 things I'm not sure about; it's HD ready - assuming that won't be necessary in her case, are there any negative features associated with it being HD ready. Secondly, I don't see any mention of an aerial socket. Do I take it as read, that there is one, or is there some other jiggery-pokery involved with '2nd TV sets'?

Much obliged in advance.

http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/pa...419670.htm

There should be no problem with any set bought now at digital switchover.
No special setting up is required for a second set, just an aerial.
There will also be 4 HD transmissions (BBC, ITV, Channel 4 and Five) on freeview starting in December in Granada region following switch over, in addition to the existing freeview channels. All boxes/tvs will need rescanning after switchover.
There will be no problem weakening the signal with using a splitter because they will be boosting the signal strength transmitted after switchover. Depending upon where you live, you might find a small portable aerial will work after switchover even if it does not work now.
I would suggest getting a slighly larger screen than the one in your link. Particularly if its for an older person whose eyesight is worse. I have a 19" widesceen in my bedroom which is ideal. They are about £150 in Tesco.

This could be the most stupid question I've ever asked.

I bought an LCD TV & as yet haven't done anything, other than take it out of the box. I figure that as it'll need to be re-tuned on 4th Nov & again in December, I may as well wait until digital switchover in this area is complete.

Here's the thing; I imagined that the screen would be a kinda greyish / green colour. The set I purchased looks like it has a dust cover(?) over the screen. It's just looks like a hard plastic surface. I've looked to see if there's any obvious way of removing it, but there isn't. Will that be the screen itself!?

(25-10-2009 13:25 )moron50 Wrote:  This could be the most stupid question I've ever asked.

I bought an LCD TV & as yet haven't done anything, other than take it out of the box. I figure that as it'll need to be re-tuned on 4th Nov & again in December, I may as well wait until digital switchover in this area is complete.

Here's the thing; I imagined that the screen would be a kinda greyish / green colour. The set I purchased looks like it has a dust cover(?) over the screen. It's just looks like a hard plastic surface. I've looked to see if there's any obvious way of removing it, but there isn't. Will that be the screen itself!?

I think that is the screen, not a cover.
I assume its the just the same as some of the LCD monitors that are available now.
Some have the dull, matt screen that they have always had.
Some of the newer monitors and laptops now come with a hard glossy plastic screen.
This has the advantage that it is less likely to get damaged and is supposed to provide a brighter picture when watching movies.
The only disadvantage is that it reflects light a bit like a mirror so is not so good when a light is shining on it.
One of my monitors is like that. My LCD tv and my other LCD monitors are normal.

I would try it out now, just to check its ok. They are easy enough to retune when needed.

cheers

I think that is the screen, not a cover.
I assume its the just the same as some of the LCD monitors that are available now.
Some have the dull, matt screen that they have always had.
Some of the newer monitors and laptops now come with a hard glossy plastic screen.
This has the advantage that it is less likely to get damaged and is supposed to provide a brighter picture when watching movies.
The only disadvantage is that it reflects light a bit like a mirror so is not so good when a light is shining on it.
One of my monitors is like that. My LCD tv and my other LCD monitors are normal.

I would try it out now, just to check its ok. They are easy enough to retune when needed.

cheers
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A dull, matt surface is exactly how I was going to describe it. Never seen anything like that before. I expected it to be either glass or plastic, but I think that's probably answered the question. Thank you.