The TV Thread - LCD, LED etc.

anupmathur · 2nd February 2009, 20:36

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Originally Posted by kiku007

Meanwhile I also checked the Samsung UltraSlimfit TV. Costs around Rs.8000 only!
CS21A530 Ultra SlimFit TV - television SAMSUNG

Any reviews on this one?

Hey, that is a 21 inch model! No wonder it costs so little!

I thought we're talking bigger ones here.

undead · 2nd February 2009, 20:54

The LCD TV prices have gone down to a good extent. I bought a 40" Samsung 5 Series (40A550P1) for Rs.57000 on Jan 1st week . I am very satisfied with the performance. I am using it both as a TV and also as a PC Monitor.

anupmathur · 2nd February 2009, 23:33

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Originally Posted by undead

TI bought a 40" Samsung 5 Series (40A550P1) for Rs.57000 on Jan 1st week . I am very satisfied with the performance. I am using it both as a TV and also as a PC Monitor.

Err... how many kilometres away from it do you need to sit when using it as a PC monitor?!

Could you please tell what the claimed contrast ratio is for this model?

rudrah · 3rd February 2009, 12:59

Hey guyz,

is it worth to buy a LCD TV from out of country?

Thinking on the maintanence, parts and service wise....

Please let me know since a relative is coming from Dubai on Saturday and he wants to bring it from there!

Which one in 26' and 32' would you guyz recommend apart from Sony?

Or is it wise to stay with a 29' CRT flat TV?

Thanks..

Vid6639 · 3rd February 2009, 13:31

Got a new Samsung series 4 LCD TV 22A450 for my granny for Rs.12.5K after exchange. After looking around a few shops e-zone was offering the best price. Rs.15K for the TV and Rs.2.5K exchange for a 3 year old 21" videocon TV.

The TV is really nice for the price. The resolution is a bit of a surprise at 1680X1050.

reignofchaos · 3rd February 2009, 15:57

^^Its probably a computer monitor with a tv tuner engine bolted on.

rudrah · 4th February 2009, 12:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by rudrah

Hey guyz,

is it worth to buy a LCD TV from out of country?

Thinking on the maintanence, parts and service wise....

Please let me know since a relative is coming from Dubai on Saturday and he wants to bring it from there!

Which one in 26' and 32' would you guyz recommend apart from Sony?

Or is it wise to stay with a 29' CRT flat TV?

Thanks..

Any inputs for my query, guyz?

jkdas · 4th February 2009, 12:53

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Originally Posted by R.P.M

I just picked a sharp aquos from vijay sales, 32 inch for 25.5k all inclusive with wall mounting.

For the price the TV is great, has most of the features, only problem is not being full HD.

Should be this one
:: Welcome To Sharp India :: 32A33

At BigBazar @ 28k or 29K now.

Bubby · 4th February 2009, 13:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by rudrah

Hey guyz,

is it worth to buy a LCD TV from out of country?

Thinking on the maintanence, parts and service wise....

Please let me know since a relative is coming from Dubai on Saturday and he wants to bring it from there!

Which one in 26' and 32' would you guyz recommend apart from Sony?

Or is it wise to stay with a 29' CRT flat TV?

Thanks..

Quote:

Originally Posted by rudrah

Any inputs for my query, guyz?

Hi Rudrah,

I dont think it would make much sense to get the LCD from outside India.

I have two Samsung LCDs at my home, 40" ( 2 years old ) and 32" ( 1 week old ), the one which is 2 years old is doing just fine, when you look at it, it still looks like brand new one, the body panel shines is the same as it was 2 years back.

So i am pretty happy with Samsung.

I saw that Panasonic LCDs are available in market with huge discounts, 26k for a 32", is available in Delhi.

Hope this would help.

vasudeva · 4th February 2009, 13:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by rudrah

Hey guyz,

is it worth to buy a LCD TV from out of country?

Or is it wise to stay with a 29' CRT flat TV?

Thanks..

Cheaper price abroad but carrying them to India may be a huge pain (big box).
One can live with a 29" CRT flat TV as one can also live with a desert cooler.

rudrah · 4th February 2009, 14:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bubby

Hi Rudrah,

I dont think it would make much sense to get the LCD from outside India.

I have two Samsung LCDs at my home, 40" ( 2 years old ) and 32" ( 1 week old ), the one which is 2 years old is doing just fine, when you look at it, it still looks like brand new one, the body panel shines is the same as it was 2 years back.

So i am pretty happy with Samsung.

I saw that Panasonic LCDs are available in market with huge discounts, 26k for a 32", is available in Delhi.

Hope this would help.

Quote:

Originally Posted by vasudeva

Cheaper price abroad but carrying them to India may be a huge pain (big box).
One can live with a 29" CRT flat TV as one can also live with a desert cooler.

Thanks Bubby and Vasudeva for your replies!

Yeah I found Panasonic, Sharp in 28k for 32' here. Don't know if the quality of Panasonic, Sharp, Philips or Sony are different outside than the ones available here.

On the other hand I'm quite tempted for a 29' HD CRT especially by Phillips. Somewhere i read, now HD CRTs are phased out and nowhere to find in India. Is this true?

I'll check the same in my area. Most I find is Samsung, LG and Sonys CRTs which I dont prefer!

Astleviz · 4th February 2009, 15:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by jkdas

Should be this one
:: Welcome To Sharp India :: 32A33

At BigBazar @ 28k or 29K now.

I compared a sharp lcd next to a samsung and the difference in image quality was substantial. The samsung was far superior to the sharp tv. There was a difference of approx. 6-7000 bucks between the two but the superior quality of samsung justified the higher cost.

rudrah · 4th February 2009, 16:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by Astleviz

I compared a sharp lcd next to a samsung and the difference in image quality was substantial. The samsung was far superior to the sharp tv. There was a difference of approx. 6-7000 bucks between the two but the superior quality of samsung justified the higher cost.

If you carefully notice, Samsung displays be it a CRT, monitor or any other are always too sharp as compared to other manufacturers. Check aplhabets and object curves and borders..also the brightness level would be more than others! I dont find the colors natural. My view!

Philips, Sharp and Panasonic were better in terms of display!

f1fan · 4th February 2009, 16:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by anupmathur

Err... how many kilometres away from it do you need to sit when using it as a PC monitor?!

Could you please tell what the claimed contrast ratio is for this model?

The new ones ( available from Diwali 2008) have 40000:1 ratios. The earlier ones had 30000:1 contrast ratio.

vasudeva · 4th February 2009, 16:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by f1fan

The new ones ( available from Diwali 2008) have 40000:1 ratios. The earlier ones had 30000:1 contrast ratio.

Is this is the native or dynamic contrast ratio. From my limited knowledge, dynamic is more like the PMPO, while native is perhaps like RMS.

2nd February 2009, 20:54	#2447
undead Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bhavani - Komarapalayam Posts: 1,193 Thanked: 179 Times	The LCD TV prices have gone down to a good extent. I bought a 40" Samsung 5 Series (40A550P1) for Rs.57000 on Jan 1st week . I am very satisfied with the performance. I am using it both as a TV and also as a PC Monitor.
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rudrah BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Navi Mumbai Posts: 644 Thanked: 47 Times View My Garage	Hey guyz, is it worth to buy a LCD TV from out of country? Thinking on the maintanence, parts and service wise.... Please let me know since a relative is coming from Dubai on Saturday and he wants to bring it from there! Which one in 26' and 32' would you guyz recommend apart from Sony? Or is it wise to stay with a 29' CRT flat TV? Thanks.. Last edited by rudrah : 3rd February 2009 at 13:04.
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Vid6639 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 17,730 Thanked: 43,483 Times View My Garage	Got a new Samsung series 4 LCD TV 22A450 for my granny for Rs.12.5K after exchange. After looking around a few shops e-zone was offering the best price. Rs.15K for the TV and Rs.2.5K exchange for a 3 year old 21" videocon TV. The TV is really nice for the price. The resolution is a bit of a surprise at 1680X1050.
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reignofchaos Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,542 Thanked: 2,450 Times View My Garage	^^Its probably a computer monitor with a tv tuner engine bolted on.
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