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kshastry · 9th November 2008, 22:11

Guys,

Help me to make a decision to buy an LCD TV. Its the 32 incher I am after.

I am constrained by a budget of Rs.30K. I have shortlisted following models. Which one do you think should I go for?

1. Videocon Integra 32 : This is perhaps the most boring LCD set out there. Nothing to write home about. I could negotiate it to around Rs.25K having a surplus 5K for a nice DVD set.

2. Philips TA2800 : This had a nice picture quality. But this model is officially discontinued. Stockists and retailers are trying to get rid of them as fast as they could. Best price quoted is Rs.29.5K

3. Panasonic LE8C : Panel made in Japan, 10K contrast ratio. Good looks. Actual picture quality was not that impressvie. Primitive menus. Lacks some basic features which Videocon provides. Quoted best price Rs.30K.

4. Samsung 4 series (Greay market) : My heart goes for this. Price after hard bargain is Rs.32K (slightly over-budget). But I don't have stomach to throw money at it as it does not have warranty, installation support etc.

I am torn and confused. Let me hear your opinion.

9th November 2008, 22:11	#1887 (permalink)
kshastry BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 25	Guys, Help me to make a decision to buy an LCD TV. Its the 32 incher I am after. I am constrained by a budget of Rs.30K. I have shortlisted following models. Which one do you think should I go for? 1. Videocon Integra 32 : This is perhaps the most boring LCD set out there. Nothing to write home about. I could negotiate it to around Rs.25K having a surplus 5K for a nice DVD set. 2. Philips TA2800 : This had a nice picture quality. But this model is officially discontinued. Stockists and retailers are trying to get rid of them as fast as they could. Best price quoted is Rs.29.5K 3. Panasonic LE8C : Panel made in Japan, 10K contrast ratio. Good looks. Actual picture quality was not that impressvie. Primitive menus. Lacks some basic features which Videocon provides. Quoted best price Rs.30K. 4. Samsung 4 series (Greay market) : My heart goes for this. Price after hard bargain is Rs.32K (slightly over-budget). But I don't have stomach to throw money at it as it does not have warranty, installation support etc. I am torn and confused. Let me hear your opinion.