The TV Thread - LCD, LED etc.

reignofchaos · 26th June 2010, 22:56

How much are you planning to spend and what size do you want?

jassi · 27th June 2010, 06:25

anybody have any good experiences with the panny V20D stuff which has just been launched
VIERA Plasma TV | Digital AV | Panasonic India

I am not quite sure if this is the 2010 line-up cos that is certainly not what they are called outside india.

MutantX · 27th June 2010, 07:56

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Originally Posted by DSC.CUSTOMS

Thanks man i shall surely check them out . If there are any more models you want me to check please let me know .
Thanks

What is your original budget. Check out LG42xx. The picture hue and contrast are wonderful. Also check out Samsung C series *slightly expensive* but do compare LG & Samsung to find which suites you.

echo77 · 27th June 2010, 17:16

Not sure if this is posted before. Thought I'd share:

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AM_DRIVE · 29th June 2010, 12:15

Dear All,
I searched but could not find any thread on this. If something is there, I request moderators to shift this Thread appropriately.

I purchased Samsung LCD (32 inch) last week from Reliance Digital (Cunningham road, Bangalore) and the installation person informed me that store is offering 3 years extended warranty at the cost of Rs 3000. The original cost he was telling around Rs 10000, which I am skeptical. However can anyone advise is it worth to take extended warranty on LCD? Installation person informed me that this warranty will cover al services, parts charges in next 3 years. At presently I am not using any voltage stabilizer, do I need to use one?

Please advise
Regards,
Arvind

ridinthru' · 29th June 2010, 21:11

Hi Arvind,
I've just purchased an LG Jazz 32 inch couple of weeks ago and I was also offered a similiar option for extended warranty which I did not go for. My take - the normal life of these LCD's is proclaimed to be 60000 hours, which effectively means around 6 years 9 months, hence I have reason to believe that such things would not rquire any maintainence for the first 3-4 years of it's life, hence there is no point in spending the extra money on the warranty.
Cheers!
RD

Eddy · 29th June 2010, 21:21

Did he give you in writing what all is covered (and excluded) from the extended warranty ?

idea1979 · 30th June 2010, 00:38

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Originally Posted by ridinthru'

Hi Arvind,
I've just purchased an LG Jazz 32 inch couple of weeks ago and I was also offered a similiar option for extended warranty which I did not go for. My take - the normal life of these LCD's is proclaimed to be 60000 hours, which effectively means around 6 years 9 months, hence I have reason to believe that such things would not rquire any maintainence for the first 3-4 years of it's life, hence there is no point in spending the extra money on the warranty.
Cheers!
RD

What is per year rate quoted to you by LG?

Recently i got 42" LED which comes with 1 Yr Warrenty. Extended warrenty option was given to me by LG at rate of Rs 7000/- per year. up to 3 years max.

I am not sure if its really required?

ridinthru' · 30th June 2010, 01:47

Hey bro, mine is a 32'' LCD and the rate quoted was Rs 2000/- per year, though I refused the extended warranty whereas your's is a 42'' LED, hence the steep difference in the warranty rates too....
Cheers!
RD

Ponmayilal · 30th June 2010, 08:31

On the question of extended warranty my post http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/gadget...ml#post1726789 is pertinent.

We are very happy with the LG TV and see no reason why we should change to any other TV till its lifetime.

By December before the one year warranty expires I intend to extend it by the maximum number of years possible then.

AM_DRIVE · 30th June 2010, 09:15

Guys, I have checked with Reliance digital and they inform that it is comprehensive warranty including all service charges & replacement of parts including LCD panel. What about the use of voltage stabilizer. Is it required.

KALINGA · 30th June 2010, 11:15

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Originally Posted by KALINGA

Checked Samsung Plasma and LCD.

-- LCD --> 32" --> Full HD --> 50 Hz --> 39,000 (Can come down)
Any pros / Cons on these models guys ??

Thanx

KALINGA

Hi All,

Just bought the Samsung 32" LCD, C530 model. It is a full HD model.
i got that lcd at 33k at vijaya sales in pune.

One doubt, is voltage stabilizer required for LCD ?
How these LCD take the voltage fluctuation ?

Plese help !!!!

I am using my current SONy home theater on this TV. Will go for a YAMAHA A/V receiver with tower speakar very soon. Vijaya sales also have them and they are offerring me at 39k. this is a tentetive price.

Is it a good price for that home theater (YAMAHA)??

Thanx
KALINGA

kap04 · 1st July 2010, 11:59

I was also in a dilemma , whether to purchase a Voltage stabilizer for my LCD. I had enquired with some folks at office , and most of them recommended having one. When you purchase an LCD worth 60k , i dont mind investing 2k for a stabilizer which may protect your investment.

The Vguard Crystal is available for 1600/- at SP Road..

Quote:

Originally Posted by AM_DRIVE

Dear All,
I searched but could not find any thread on this. If something is there, I request moderators to shift this Thread appropriately.

I purchased Samsung LCD (32 inch) last week from Reliance Digital (Cunningham road, Bangalore) and the installation person informed me that store is offering 3 years extended warranty at the cost of Rs 3000. The original cost he was telling around Rs 10000, which I am skeptical. However can anyone advise is it worth to take extended warranty on LCD? Installation person informed me that this warranty will cover al services, parts charges in next 3 years. At presently I am not using any voltage stabilizer, do I need to use one?

Please advise
Regards,
Arvind

DSC.CUSTOMS · 1st July 2010, 22:11

Hi ,
my budget is around 50-65k so let me know what would be the best deal and VFM t.v which i can get in the mentioned range . How much do 42" sets cost ?
Thanks

mjothi · 2nd July 2010, 10:10

One basic doubt. Is there any difference between the HDMI input slot of LCD monitor vs LCD TV?

Are they compatible?

26th June 2010, 22:56	#3616
reignofchaos Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,558 Thanked: 2,527 Times View My Garage	How much are you planning to spend and what size do you want?
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27th June 2010, 06:25	#3617
jassi BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Melbourne Posts: 980 Thanked: 12 Times View My Garage	anybody have any good experiences with the panny V20D stuff which has just been launched VIERA Plasma TV \| Digital AV \| Panasonic India I am not quite sure if this is the 2010 line-up cos that is certainly not what they are called outside india.
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29th June 2010, 12:15	#3620
AM_DRIVE Newbie Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: BANGALORE Posts: 11 Thanked: 0 Times	Extended warranty on LCD TV Dear All, I searched but could not find any thread on this. If something is there, I request moderators to shift this Thread appropriately. I purchased Samsung LCD (32 inch) last week from Reliance Digital (Cunningham road, Bangalore) and the installation person informed me that store is offering 3 years extended warranty at the cost of Rs 3000. The original cost he was telling around Rs 10000, which I am skeptical. However can anyone advise is it worth to take extended warranty on LCD? Installation person informed me that this warranty will cover al services, parts charges in next 3 years. At presently I am not using any voltage stabilizer, do I need to use one? Please advise Regards, Arvind
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29th June 2010, 21:11	#3621
ridinthru' BANNED Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: roaming Posts: 134 Thanked: 20 Times	Hi Arvind, I've just purchased an LG Jazz 32 inch couple of weeks ago and I was also offered a similiar option for extended warranty which I did not go for. My take - the normal life of these LCD's is proclaimed to be 60000 hours, which effectively means around 6 years 9 months, hence I have reason to believe that such things would not rquire any maintainence for the first 3-4 years of it's life, hence there is no point in spending the extra money on the warranty. Cheers! RD
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29th June 2010, 21:21	#3622
Eddy Team-BHP Support Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Singapore Posts: 9,566 Thanked: 14,531 Times	Did he give you in writing what all is covered (and excluded) from the extended warranty ?
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30th June 2010, 01:47	#3624
ridinthru' BANNED Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: roaming Posts: 134 Thanked: 20 Times	Hey bro, mine is a 32'' LCD and the rate quoted was Rs 2000/- per year, though I refused the extended warranty whereas your's is a 42'' LED, hence the steep difference in the warranty rates too.... Cheers! RD
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30th June 2010, 08:31	#3625
Ponmayilal BHPian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 46 Thanked: 5 Times	On the question of extended warranty my post http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/gadget...ml#post1726789 is pertinent. We are very happy with the LG TV and see no reason why we should change to any other TV till its lifetime. By December before the one year warranty expires I intend to extend it by the maximum number of years possible then. Last edited by Ponmayilal : 30th June 2010 at 08:43.
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30th June 2010, 09:15	#3626
AM_DRIVE Newbie Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: BANGALORE Posts: 11 Thanked: 0 Times	Guys, I have checked with Reliance digital and they inform that it is comprehensive warranty including all service charges & replacement of parts including LCD panel. What about the use of voltage stabilizer. Is it required.
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1st July 2010, 22:11	#3629
DSC.CUSTOMS BHPian Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Patiala,Chandigarh Posts: 179 Thanked: 12 Times	Hi , my budget is around 50-65k so let me know what would be the best deal and VFM t.v which i can get in the mentioned range . How much do 42" sets cost ? Thanks
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2nd July 2010, 10:10	#3630
mjothi Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 3,290 Thanked: 233 Times View My Garage	One basic doubt. Is there any difference between the HDMI input slot of LCD monitor vs LCD TV? Are they compatible?
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