[ghodlur]

Originally Posted by NetfreakBombay

Yes, this is 5 year extended warranty.

For some reason, LG calls it AMC. It does cover parts and labor.

The AMC T&C talks about this. Not very clear what it means though.

Labor AMC contract will cover only waiver of the visiting charges, or service charges for breakdown calls. The cost of any pat replacement or refrigerant charging (if required) will borne by the customer

[NetfreakBombay]

Originally Posted by ghodlur

Labor AMC contract

Maybe this is a different product that covers only Labor charges.

[devarshi84]

Is anybody having problems with Samsung Smarthub updating everytime we swtich on the television? Its annoying and I didnt find anything on google on this.

[carboy]

Originally Posted by lurker

Well, ok if you insist then I will put it differently. LG will back up all it's products for 5 years. Now warranty and AMC is not all that different in case of LG because I take AMC only after something goes wrong (within 5 yr period) wait for cooling down period and then file a complaint. Isn't it equal to taking extended warranty in a perverted sense. After all I get support from the company.

You are cheating the company by doing this.
If my TV has some problems after 10 years & I then go and steal a new TV to replace my old one, I can't claim that my old TV had a 10 year replacement policy because I didn't have to pay anything for the new one.

Originally Posted by NetfreakBombay

Yes, this is 5 year extended warranty.

For some reason, LG calls it AMC. It does cover parts and labor.

Even a 5 year extended warranty can be talked about as "all LG products have warranty for 5 years." because you have separately buy an extended warranty.

[Guite]

Originally Posted by S_U_N

OK. Got that.
If you would like to use Youtube, then please try to get a demo of the same.
Panasonic plasma's have issues with Youtube.
So, check the TV before you buy it for Youtube.

In my current Panasonic plasma its a breeze, no problem with YouTube. I pair it with my ipad, search and choose a video from ipad and let it show on the TV screen. It is very convenient.

[lurker]

Originally Posted by carboy

You are cheating the company by doing this.
If my TV has some problems after 10 years & I then go and steal a new TV to replace my old one, I can't claim that my old TV had a 10 year replacement policy because I didn't have to pay anything for the new one.

I usually do not have to do this. & I have no intention to cheat any company and in any case why do you think the AMC does not cover the cost of repair ? Usually it is some tiny part or board repair that does not cost upward of what I pay for AMC.

LG Plasma warranty is as follows

1 Year: Company warranty
2 Year: Extended warranty (available at time of purchase or can be bought later)
3 Year: Extended warranty (ditto)
4 Year: AMC (will cover entire product including panel)
5 Year: AMC (will cover entire product including panel)

The reason this is reassuring for even non-warranty holders is that in any case company is carrying inventory and spares for any product for 5 years.

btw this applies not just to plasma but all LG products of any shape or size.

[Guite]

Originally Posted by lurker

The reason this is reassuring for even non-warranty holders is that in any case company is carrying inventory and spares for any product for 5 years.

My experience with Panasonic shows that number of years of warranty does not guaranty spare part availability for that many years.

Update on my Panasonic plasma warranty claim: I have received full refund cheque today, and they took back everything that came bundled with the TV. I received this cheque in 28 days since filing complain. First 14 days was spent running round in circles with customer care executives. With help from fellow member VW2010, things moved fast after that.

[S_U_N]

Originally Posted by Guite

In my current Panasonic plasma its a breeze, no problem with YouTube. I pair it with my ipad, search and choose a video from ipad and let it show on the TV screen. It is very convenient.

So, perhaps the UT50 does not have the problem Or perhaps the larger screens have the problem.

Here is the thread on Google forums:
https://productforums.google.com/for...B1-25-false%5D

Originally Posted by Guite

My experience with Panasonic shows that number of years of warranty does not guaranty spare part availability for that many years.

Update on my Panasonic plasma warranty claim: I have received full refund cheque today, and they took back everything that came bundled with the TV. I received this cheque in 28 days since filing complain. First 14 days was spent running round in circles with customer care executives. With help from fellow member VW2010, things moved fast after that.

Good to know that you got the full refund.

[ontheroad]

Hi, Iam in look out for a 32inch flat tv with a budget of around 30k. My priorities are 1) PQ 2) reliability 3) SQ 4) build. I prioritized the following model from Toshiba. http://m.snapdeal.com/product/toshib...00-full/666808. Does anyone have first hand experience with this model? Does the 3 year warranty includes parts also? Any feedback is appreciated.

[kaka46]

Originally Posted by ontheroad

Hi, Iam in look out for a 32inch flat tv with a budget of around 30k. My priorities are 1) PQ 2) reliability 3) SQ 4) build. I prioritized the following model from Toshiba. http://m.snapdeal.com/product/toshib...00-full/666808. Does anyone have first hand experience with this model? Does the 3 year warranty includes parts also? Any feedback is appreciated.

That's an old model. Check out 32p2305 or 32L3300. Both are excellent TV's. I bought 39L3300 from Snapdeal a couple of months ago and happy with it. Excellent picture quality, decent sound and looks very good. Much better than my other Samsung 40inch LED TV. Toshiba TV's came with a 3 year warranty atleast till Dec '13. Do checkout their website.

Between the two models mentioned, I'd recommend the 32L3300 for the following reasons :
1) Better refresh rate 100Hz compared to 50Hz on p2305.
2) Inbuilt Youtube app. All you need to do it buy a wireless USB adapter, plug it in the USB port, connect it to local network and you're good to go.
3)Screen Mirroring. IF you have got any Android device whose version is above 4.2.x, you can use screen mirroring and display the content in your device on TV. No lag even while playing games.
4)Excellent picture and sound quality.
5)VFM

[ontheroad]

Originally Posted by kaka46

That's an old model. Check out 32p2305 or 32L3300. Both are excellent TV's. I bought 39L3300 from Snapdeal a couple of months ago and happy with it. Excellent picture quality, decent sound and looks very good. Much better than my other Samsung 40inch LED TV. Toshiba TV's came with a 3 year warranty atleast till Dec '13. Do checkout their website.

Between the two models mentioned, I'd recommend the 32L3300 for the following reasons :
1) Better refresh rate 100Hz compared to 50Hz on p2305.
2) Inbuilt Youtube app. All you need to do it buy a wireless USB adapter, plug it in the USB port, connect it to local network and you're good to go.
3)Screen Mirroring. IF you have got any Android device whose version is above 4.2.x, you can use screen mirroring and display the content in your device on TV. No lag even while playing games.
4)Excellent picture and sound quality.
5)VFM

Hi kaka46, Thanks for your reply.
I now got more confused :-p. Actually I was in lookout for a FHD led tv in 32inch, as PQ was my first priority. But the models recommended by you comes in HD Ready mode in 32inch. But they have 100Hz refresh rate and 10bit video processing. So will the PQ of HD ready TV's recommended by you will be same as FHD of PT200 model? Also I will be using cable connection with set top box at least for the next 8 months. The view length will be around 9 feet. If I go for FHD in 39", will it be too blurred for SD cable and a view distance of 9 feet. Appreciate your reply in advance.

[kaka46]

Originally Posted by ontheroad

Hi kaka46, Thanks for your reply.
I now got more confused :-p. Actually I was in lookout for a FHD led tv in 32inch, as PQ was my first priority. But the models recommended by you comes in HD Ready mode in 32inch. But they have 100Hz refresh rate and 10bit video processing. So will the PQ of HD ready TV's recommended by you will be same as FHD of PT200 model? Also I will be using cable connection with set top box at least for the next 8 months. The view length will be around 9 feet. If I go for FHD in 39", will it be too blurred for SD cable and a view distance of 9 feet. Appreciate your reply in advance.

I'm not sure about the FHD part of your query. The website says the resolution is 1366 * 768. Not sure if it will play a FHD video or not.

PQ will regular cable and set top box is pretty average to okayish levels. It will not be blurred but you can see that the pixels are stretched and the picture quality is nothing great. However, when viewed from a distance, this effect is reduced substantially. However, when you play Bluray video's, the experience is totally different. Even a Bluray 720p is more than enough if not for 1080p.

Good luck with buying !!

[mail4ajo]

Can anyone suggest a Sony in the 42 or 46 inch range, with internet access?

3D optional, I am not much of a TV guy. Random movies, some shows on Discovery, History and regional channels. Budget 70-80K.

[Nicky]

Originally Posted by mail4ajo

Can anyone suggest a Sony in the 42 or 46 inch range, with internet access?

3D optional, I am not much of a TV guy. Random movies, some shows on Discovery, History and regional channels. Budget 70-80K.

best Sony tv in this range is W900a currently.
it has Triluminos technology.
unfortunately it's only available in 40 inch size as far as i know.
costs around 70-75k.

[mail4ajo]

I chanced upon Sony W700B 42". Will mostly settle for this one. Not very keen on 3D so this model works, plus its almost new. Works on WiFi and even on 3G data card.

Any anyone brought products on employee discount schemes? Also are extended warranties recommended or is it just eye wash?