Never fancied that combo at all, if dvd develops a fault and has to go for repair, you have no tv. PVR (personal video recording) set top boxes have built in hard-drive are the way to go and sooo convenient.
+1. When they're combined you tend not to get a really good TV or DVD set. Great for a second room (Kitchen, Bedroom, Kids Room) but not for the main house TV or DVD.
I basically want the tv and dvd player for the kitchen but as Tarfhead said I dont want a mess with cables. I have viewed a Normende 19" tv/dvd combi for 189euro. I just want the dvd to play and not record. This tv also comes with saorview so no need for a set box.
It has all the requirements I want. I have not heard of Normende before and am concerned about picture quality and reliability.
I'd very much doubt this is saorview compatible but if you could post the model number we'd have a better idea. Sorry ignore me, misread your post I see you already confirmed it has saorview. I'm surprised as any normende I've seen in shops are old stock been cleared.