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Distinguished - BHPian ![]() ![]() | ![]() Haven't bought a TV in years so forgive me for sounding like a total noob ![]() My parents had a 32" Panasonic LCD TV which got damaged in transit and am looking for a replacement. The TV will likely rest on a table stand in their bedroom which has a decent viewing distance of ~15 feet. Is 32" sufficient? Or should I upsize? Also what are good brands to shop for? They've used a couple of Sonys before this Panny. Chinese brands are a no-no. |
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BHPian Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: Bengaluru
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If we take rtings Distance to size calculator I don't know of many TV's that can meet the recommended size. Actually their max distance is capped at 12ft. https://www.rtings.com/tv/reviews/by...e-relationship | |
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| ![]() Have purchased a Sony 55 X7500H from a local store in Chandigarh. Got some discount at listed price of 74k. Thank you. |
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Senior - BHPian | ![]() Even I advocate getting 4K TV instead of full HD. . 4K content is coming up fast so future is 4K. . HD will be phased out so maintenance especially panels will be difficult if not impossible to get. . Very limited range of HD TV in the 55+" range. . Most of the current innovation is for 4K TV so you get the latest hardware and software. . Last but not the least is the price differential between HD and 4K. It used to be 1L at one time, but now it is less than 10K on a base price of 50K. |
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| ![]() This TV https://www.amazon.in/Sony-Bravia-in...ustomerReviews Sony Bravia 138.8 cm (55 inches) 4K Ultra HD Smart LED TV KD-55X7002G is now on some deal for 59k. Is that worth it for a full 4k TV? I dont care for Android TV's, I will always install the Fire Stick or a Google TV to it. Limited time deal apparently, let me know lol. |
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| ![]() Wont the latest Fire Stick or the Google TV setup negate the need of an Android OS/ and 802.11 ac? |
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Frankly if you are ok with the 55 size and need a decent 4k tv, there is no better choice for that amount. | |
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Fire TV Stick 4K Specs Wi-Fi Connectivity: Dual-band, dual-antenna Wi-Fi (MIMO) for faster streaming and fewer dropped connections than standard Wi-Fi. Supports 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi networks. Quote:
Let us see what my future holds haha. Last edited by Red Liner : 22nd October 2020 at 17:46. | ||
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| ![]() It's infuriating that there are no exchange offers on Plasma TVs. Amazon and Flipkart take even CRTs apparently but no Plasma. |
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If you are open to buying Sony G series tv, you will definitely find an Android TV with a bigger screen size. Being an Android TV, you can visit the Google Play store in the TV and download whatever OTT platforms your parents watch. The remote should come with Netflix button pre-installed. Quote:
As mentioned above, if it is Android OS, you can download all the OTT platforms (apart from Prime & Netflix) like SunNXT, AHA, Zee5, SonyLiv, Hotstar and any other that is available on the Google Play Store which is accessible through the Android OS. Last edited by Ithaca : 23rd October 2020 at 09:24. | ||
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I finally ordered the LG 43um7290 (Rs. 34,900 with 3 years LG warranty worth Rs. 6000+ bundled in). I didn't want to spend too much on this since I am not likely to get a significant upgrade in PQ, motion handling etc unless I spend a lot more. It's basically a TV for them to watch the usual SD and HD channels on a STB with occasional OTT content. I gave more weight to a known brand with decent service coverage and longer warranty periods. This is why I didn't go for my second choice the Toshiba u7980 which fits my requirements better (great PQ, mediocre motion handling...I don't watch sports unlike my dad and only see OTT content and Youtube, unknown brand presence and service coverage but it should be better in Bengaluru). I will probably get this one next year when I am back at work. Hope that a 55" u8080 gets released by then. Never noticed it. Maybe it's because of the weight and lack of spare parts? | |
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