Which Flat Colour TV to buy...

esteem_lover · 27th March 2007, 11:51

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Originally Posted by rkg

29PT8836/94 TV large 25" - 29" TV (conventional) TV Philips
Supported Display Resolution
Video formats : 480p, 60Hz, 720p, 50, 60Hz, 1080i, 60Hz, 1080p, 60Hz
the technical specifications in philips website show the supported resolutions max as 60Hz. it was supposed to 100 hz. isn't it so. does anyone know why is it so?

Those are the input video formats that this TV supports (the formats that it can accept as inputs and then display). A 100Hz TV will display any of this sources at 100Hz refresh rate.

rkg · 27th March 2007, 12:31

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Originally Posted by esteem_lover

Those are the input video formats that this TV supports (the formats that it can accept as inputs and then display). A 100Hz TV will display any of this sources at 100Hz refresh rate.

i dont think so. because it clealry says these are the display resolutions not input resolutions. i may be wrong.

pmbabu · 20th June 2007, 12:19

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Originally Posted by kb100

Too late.... Bought the Philips!!!

the 29PT8836/94 TV large 25" - 29" TV (conventional) TV Philips ... Just paid for it... Decided the premium for Sony is just not worth it!

MRP Quoted was 24,990/- .... Got it for 21k.. less 5,700 for my old TV = a net price of 15,300/- Inclusive of all taxes and levies!!!! Bought it from the Philips Arena here.

YIPPIEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

Will give all of you my views after soaking it in for a week or so!

Thanks one and all!!

kb100, your review on this set please? Also about additional accessories (DVD, speakers) that you have hooked up? Thanks.

amit_delhi · 25th June 2007, 11:02

check or sansui. nice picture quality and sound too plus many options available. if brand name is not concerned then go for Akai it has good warranty and decent prices too.

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Originally Posted by gkrishn

I will be buying a TV within this month. I am looking for a flat TV, 25 inch. 29 is too big and 21 is too small.

Have checked with sony so far. Will be looking at Onida. I am not sure about samsung or LG. Currently there is a 21 inch samsung which belongs to my roommate and it sucks big time. There is a 25inch BPL in home. BPL has desecnt picture quality, but their speaker are poor. Have no idea about other brands like thompson etc.

I do have a 2 floor speaker aided HT setup. So not really bothered about TV which come with those funny big boom speakers in their rear. TV speakers should be good and they will be used only for normal programs. DVDs and xbox will be taken care by the HT setup.

Need suggetion to choose a good one. Please keep them coming. Thanks

namit · 12th July 2007, 09:19

My 12 year old BPL FHR TV speakers are giving trouble and thinking of exchanging it with a Samsung / Philips or a Panasonic after going through this thread.

Howz the After sales service for these 3 brands in Delhi ?

I would want to go for either 25 or 29'.

esteem_lover · 12th July 2007, 10:04

Only sony is available in 25". Get a 26" LCD if space is a big constraint.

normally_crazy · 11th June 2008, 22:03

Have a 14 year old Samsung 29" TV and it is on it's last legs now. Before it goes completely kaput - I would want to exchange it with a slim TV - (NO LCD for now). It will be used exclusively in the bedroom.

I am looking at spending anything around 10,000/- INR excluding exchange.

A 25" will also do fine for me. What choices do I have with the best features ? I will use it with a Hathway STB. I watch Sports channels, movie channels and news channels mostly.

I am inclined more to the Samsung brand as I have a huge showroom right under my residence. (lazy bones).

Also do these big stores like Vijay Sales / Croma actually have lower prices ? And what about exchange offers ? How much should I expect for my old TV ?

Vid6639 · 11th June 2008, 22:06

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Originally Posted by normally_crazy

Have a 14 year old Samsung 29" TV and it is on it's last legs now. Before it goes completely kaput - I would want to exchange it with a slim TV - (NO LCD for now). It will be used exclusively in the bedroom.

I am looking at anything around 10,000/- INR.

A 25" will also do fine for me. What choices do I have with the best features ? I will use it with a Hathway STB. I watch Sports channels, movie channels and news channels mostly.

I am inclined more to the Samsung brand as I have a huge showroom right under my residence. (lazy bones).

Also do these big stores like Vijay Sales / Croma actually have lower prices ? And what about exchange offers ? How much should I expect for my old TV ?

LCD le le re baba. take 32" nice one. forget 10K budget.

normally_crazy · 11th June 2008, 22:11

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Originally Posted by vid6639

LCD le le re baba. take 32" nice one. forget 10K budget.

Sorry as i said no LCD. I have to follow orders strictly. So now help me with the Slim/Ultra Slim one choices.

Fountainheader · 12th June 2008, 09:14

What are the slim/ultra slim TVs if it aint an LCD ? The normal Flat screen ones ?

anuragn · 12th June 2008, 10:04

@ NC,
Do not go for ultra-slim unless space is a real constraint, which I don't think should be in your case because you are replacing an old 29 incher.
Ultra-slim's PQ is said to be little inferior to normal Flat TVs.
I've seen Philips bundled offer with 29" TV + DVD HT system selling for around 14K (or was it more? don't remember exactly). But you should be able to get only 29" TV under exchange for ~10-12K.

Vid6639 · 12th June 2008, 10:51

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Originally Posted by normally_crazy

Sorry as i said no LCD. I have to follow orders strictly. So now help me with the Slim/Ultra Slim one choices.

Dpn't go close to the slim CRT ones. The distance between the tube and the CRT gun is reduced and this compromises the picture quality. It's less sharper as the distance to focus is lesser and there are colour aberrations across the screen as well.

esteem_lover · 12th June 2008, 12:20

Get the samsung 29" flat, retails at 13k or thereabouts. VFM

revvedup · 19th June 2008, 05:22

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Originally Posted by esteem_lover

Get the samsung 29" flat, retails at 13k or thereabouts. VFM

No avoid Samsung from what little experience I have of owning a 29 inch slim flat TV it surely ain't that good in terms of sound and video quality( what else is left then ?

) ). Buy a Sony Trinitron WEGA and you won't regret your choice. Quoting good friend and fellow BHPpian fuelled
"Trinitron is the best thing that you can get in a CRT Period."

Having personally experienced the same ( Do you think I actually kept the samsung ?) I can surely vouch for its audio and video quality.

Proxima · 19th June 2008, 09:19

Guys is a bigger than 29 inch CRT available nowadays?

12th July 2007, 09:19	#125
namit BHPian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Delhi Posts: 402 Thanked: 55 Times	My 12 year old BPL FHR TV speakers are giving trouble and thinking of exchanging it with a Samsung / Philips or a Panasonic after going through this thread. Howz the After sales service for these 3 brands in Delhi ? I would want to go for either 25 or 29'.
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12th July 2007, 10:04	#126
esteem_lover Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Madras/Py Posts: 7,556 Thanked: 502 Times View My Garage	Only sony is available in 25". Get a 26" LCD if space is a big constraint.
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11th June 2008, 22:03	#127
normally_crazy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 4,369 Thanked: 528 Times View My Garage	Have a 14 year old Samsung 29" TV and it is on it's last legs now. Before it goes completely kaput - I would want to exchange it with a slim TV - (NO LCD for now). It will be used exclusively in the bedroom. I am looking at spending anything around 10,000/- INR excluding exchange. A 25" will also do fine for me. What choices do I have with the best features ? I will use it with a Hathway STB. I watch Sports channels, movie channels and news channels mostly. I am inclined more to the Samsung brand as I have a huge showroom right under my residence. (lazy bones). Also do these big stores like Vijay Sales / Croma actually have lower prices ? And what about exchange offers ? How much should I expect for my old TV ? Last edited by normally_crazy : 11th June 2008 at 22:57.
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12th June 2008, 09:14	#130
Fountainheader Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Silicon Valley Posts: 1,501 Thanked: 13 Times View My Garage	What are the slim/ultra slim TVs if it aint an LCD ? The normal Flat screen ones ?
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12th June 2008, 10:04	#131
anuragn BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Navi Mumbai Posts: 192 Thanked: 51 Times	@ NC, Do not go for ultra-slim unless space is a real constraint, which I don't think should be in your case because you are replacing an old 29 incher. Ultra-slim's PQ is said to be little inferior to normal Flat TVs. I've seen Philips bundled offer with 29" TV + DVD HT system selling for around 14K (or was it more? don't remember exactly). But you should be able to get only 29" TV under exchange for ~10-12K.
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12th June 2008, 12:20	#133
esteem_lover Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Madras/Py Posts: 7,556 Thanked: 502 Times View My Garage	Get the samsung 29" flat, retails at 13k or thereabouts. VFM
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19th June 2008, 09:19	#135
Proxima BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Chennai Posts: 910 Thanked: 302 Times	Guys is a bigger than 29 inch CRT available nowadays?
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