The TV Thread - LCD, LED etc.

100BHP · 5th October 2009, 16:20

Go for LG...any model
Better service back up and VFM

harry10 · 5th October 2009, 17:28

Thanks Ajay.
Any particular DVD player models in pioneer,philips etc?

Also is it possible to play usb directly in Panasonic C10 or we need a dvd player with USB port for that?

Ajaybiz · 5th October 2009, 19:25

Forgot the model number of Pioneer but they have one with USB and upscaling in India costs 6K in grey, Philips 3996 try your luck as its stopped now available for 3200-3500.Not sure but Penny C10 is not having any USB port so you have to buy either media player or DVD player.

jp2u · 6th October 2009, 06:53

Guys which is the best LCD TV brand to buy these days. I am helping my friend out in making this decision. help me out guys.

Ajaybiz · 6th October 2009, 09:22

Philips.
Dont trust me blindly go and compare all available brands with Philips, dont go with demo Blue ray discs ask them to play DVD's, DTH and normal cable as well.

Bass&Trouble · 6th October 2009, 19:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by harry10

Any particular DVD player models in pioneer,philips etc?

Pioneer 220 plays DivX over USB and has 1080p upscaling also. 5k in grey.

harry10 · 6th October 2009, 19:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bass&Trouble

Pioneer 220 plays DivX over USB and has 1080p upscaling also. 5k in grey.

Add if taken with B&W?

sixthsense · 7th October 2009, 19:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by srisha

LCDs come with inbuilt stabilizers, you dont need an external stabilizer.

I ran my 29" Samsung semi flat CRT for 4 years without one, so Stabilizers are thing of past. I'm running my Plasma directly.

Ajaybiz · 8th October 2009, 19:29

Guys i am selling my Philips 3996 DVD player 5 months old hardly used check in classified.It plays from USB, upscales to 1080P, tested with 1TB HDD.

v1kram · 10th October 2009, 21:13

Guys, i just came from Panasonic showroom, the prices quoted seems to be higher than b'lore prices, can anybody confirm?
42C10HD - 51,990
42G10HD - 79,900
42S10FULLHD - 69,990
50C10HD - 89,000
The prices mentioned are discounted prices, however i may get another 2000 discount. As i already purchased a Harmon Kardon home theater system i'm just looking for a plasma.

gksunil · 11th October 2009, 07:11

Yesterday saw an ad for Panasonic 42" LCD full HD for 55,000/- and 42" Full HD plasma for 65,000/-. I thought plasmas were cheaper. Any comments on panasonic LCD?

zaks · 11th October 2009, 10:04

I have been thinking of getting myself a flat panel from some time but didn't have the time and money to be serious. Anyway this festival season I feel we can get the best bargains, what with recession and inventory clear up for new year. So I went around yesterday to various showrooms to have a look and this is what I found-

I saw the LCDs from Samsung, LG, Sony and Panny. And Bravia is good but many other have caught up with them since I saw last time. I can't remembers the models since they all have some LH/TH/LS blah blah numbers.
There was this LG PS series which was looking quite excellent. The Samsung (some model) was also ok and surprisingly the Panny (some x9) was equally good as the best there though it was kind of not kept well. The other thing was that it's colors were vibrant and the viewing angle was the best of the whole lot, even expensive ones.

I just looked at the basic specs but not too much since I think how it appeals to me when I view them live is what matters most than the actual specs.

I also went to other showroom where they had this Panny 32x9 with Panny 42c10 and they both were fantastic.

Now coming to the prices the 32" ones which I am primarily interested were all prices around 30k-35k for HD versions. The Panny LCD is at the lower end of the price band though it is as good as others in picture quality so that makes it a great bargain.

I would have liked to go for the 42c10 which was quoted at 44k and it looked fabulous but felt it's a little too big for me and I am not too much of a TV viewer. But there was this 37" FHD Panny LCD which is going for 44k which will be the perfect size.

So my question is how much is Full HD a necessity for me , beacuse it costs a full 10K more?
My viewing is mostly Sports, Discovery, Natgeo and maybe some Movies once in a while. Do Tata sky or Dish warrant a full HD?

It's all LCD rage out there and the only plasma was one model of LG and Panasonic ones but they were not gathering much attention. The Bravias are the most expensive LCD, are they worth so much ?

appuchan · 11th October 2009, 15:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by v1kram

Guys, i just came from Panasonic showroom, the prices quoted seems to be higher than b'lore prices, can anybody confirm?
42C10HD - 51,990
42G10HD - 79,900
42S10FULLHD - 69,990
50C10HD - 89,000
The prices mentioned are discounted prices, however i may get another 2000 discount. As i already purchased a Harmon Kardon home theater system i'm just looking for a plasma.

Those are MRPs, not discounted prices. You will surely get deep discounts on that. In Bangalore one can get G10 for about 62-63 if bargained hard.

v1kram · 11th October 2009, 17:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by appuchan

Those are MRPs, not discounted prices. You will surely get deep discounts on that. In Bangalore one can get G10 for about 62-63 if bargained hard.

Thanks for the information, MRPs (as per the brochure) are around 71,990 for S10, 55,900 for C10 & 79,900 for G10. I got a call from the sales guy now and he quoted 65,000 for S10, 47,500 for C10 & 71,990 for G10 as the best price.

zaks · 11th October 2009, 17:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by v1kram

Thanks for the information, MRPs (as per the brochure) are around 71,990 for S10, 55,900 for C10 & 79,900 for G10. I got a call from the sales guy now and he quoted 65,000 for S10, 47,500 for C10 & 71,990 for G10 as the best price.

42c10 is quoted at Rs.44k after discount in Bangy.

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5th October 2009, 17:28	#3017
harry10 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Faridabad/Delhi Posts: 2,713 Thanked: 3,624 Times View My Garage	Thanks Ajay. Any particular DVD player models in pioneer,philips etc? Also is it possible to play usb directly in Panasonic C10 or we need a dvd player with USB port for that?
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Ajaybiz BANNED Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,440 Thanked: 320 Times View My Garage	Forgot the model number of Pioneer but they have one with USB and upscaling in India costs 6K in grey, Philips 3996 try your luck as its stopped now available for 3200-3500.Not sure but Penny C10 is not having any USB port so you have to buy either media player or DVD player.
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6th October 2009, 06:53	#3019
jp2u BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: chennai Posts: 237 Thanked: 21 Times View My Garage	Guys which is the best LCD TV brand to buy these days. I am helping my friend out in making this decision. help me out guys.
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Ajaybiz BANNED Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,440 Thanked: 320 Times View My Garage	Philips. Dont trust me blindly go and compare all available brands with Philips, dont go with demo Blue ray discs ask them to play DVD's, DTH and normal cable as well.
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Ajaybiz BANNED Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,440 Thanked: 320 Times View My Garage	Guys i am selling my Philips 3996 DVD player 5 months old hardly used check in classified.It plays from USB, upscales to 1080P, tested with 1TB HDD.
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v1kram BHPian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Coimbatore /YEG Posts: 465 Thanked: 242 Times	Guys, i just came from Panasonic showroom, the prices quoted seems to be higher than b'lore prices, can anybody confirm? 42C10HD - 51,990 42G10HD - 79,900 42S10FULLHD - 69,990 50C10HD - 89,000 The prices mentioned are discounted prices, however i may get another 2000 discount. As i already purchased a Harmon Kardon home theater system i'm just looking for a plasma.
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11th October 2009, 07:11	#3026
gksunil BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: karwar Posts: 79 Thanked: 7 Times	Yesterday saw an ad for Panasonic 42" LCD full HD for 55,000/- and 42" Full HD plasma for 65,000/-. I thought plasmas were cheaper. Any comments on panasonic LCD?
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11th October 2009, 10:04	#3027
zaks BANNED Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 952 Thanked: 181 Times View My Garage	I have been thinking of getting myself a flat panel from some time but didn't have the time and money to be serious. Anyway this festival season I feel we can get the best bargains, what with recession and inventory clear up for new year. So I went around yesterday to various showrooms to have a look and this is what I found- I saw the LCDs from Samsung, LG, Sony and Panny. And Bravia is good but many other have caught up with them since I saw last time. I can't remembers the models since they all have some LH/TH/LS blah blah numbers. There was this LG PS series which was looking quite excellent. The Samsung (some model) was also ok and surprisingly the Panny (some x9) was equally good as the best there though it was kind of not kept well. The other thing was that it's colors were vibrant and the viewing angle was the best of the whole lot, even expensive ones. I just looked at the basic specs but not too much since I think how it appeals to me when I view them live is what matters most than the actual specs. I also went to other showroom where they had this Panny 32x9 with Panny 42c10 and they both were fantastic. Now coming to the prices the 32" ones which I am primarily interested were all prices around 30k-35k for HD versions. The Panny LCD is at the lower end of the price band though it is as good as others in picture quality so that makes it a great bargain. I would have liked to go for the 42c10 which was quoted at 44k and it looked fabulous but felt it's a little too big for me and I am not too much of a TV viewer. But there was this 37" FHD Panny LCD which is going for 44k which will be the perfect size. So my question is how much is Full HD a necessity for me , beacuse it costs a full 10K more? My viewing is mostly Sports, Discovery, Natgeo and maybe some Movies once in a while. Do Tata sky or Dish warrant a full HD? It's all LCD rage out there and the only plasma was one model of LG and Panasonic ones but they were not gathering much attention. The Bravias are the most expensive LCD, are they worth so much ? Last edited by zaks : 11th October 2009 at 10:09.
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