The TV Thread - LCD, LED etc.

ST7677 · 7th May 2008, 23:32

Yes ofcourse! Expect all brands to introduce new lineup before/around olympics.

Samsung already had full HD line in India, it's just that they are pushing it more now.

I am however on look out for the new generation Panasonic/Pioneer Plasmas...
Pioneer black levels just rock, they are too too good, but expensive :(

ST7677 · 8th May 2008, 00:12

Just came across an interesting link which everyone must go thru before deciding between a Plasma or an LCD...
APDC | Advanced PDP Develoment Center Corporation

appuchan · 8th May 2008, 13:05

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Originally Posted by ST7677

Yes ofcourse! Expect all brands to introduce new lineup before/around olympics.

Samsung already had full HD line in India, it's just that they are pushing it more now.

...(

Samsung LA40A650A1 (whew...!) is prices at about 1.5 lacs as of now. Hope it will come down in the next months.

LA40A650A1 LCD TV - television SAMSUNG

Fillmore · 8th May 2008, 15:14

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Originally Posted by ST7677

Just came across an interesting link which everyone must go thru before deciding between a Plasma or an LCD...
APDC | Advanced PDP Develoment Center Corporation

This page seems to be Pro-Plasma..

I hope there are some benefits the LCD has over the Plasma also. Cause I have an LCD

reignofchaos · 8th May 2008, 15:16

Other than static resolution, I can't think of any. The results on that page are actual independent academic research projects and I'd trust them over web/magazine reviews.

srishiva · 8th May 2008, 15:22

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Originally Posted by Fillmore

This page seems to be Pro-Plasma..

I hope there are some benefits the LCD has over the Plasma also. Cause I have an LCD

Yes. smaller size, less power consumption, high resolution availability.

Until we can get HD feeds, Plasmas should be a good option. But by then we will get OLED TVs which will be better than Plasma or LCD in any aspect.

ST7677 · 8th May 2008, 23:41

You also get Plasmas in Full HD so that is not really an issue!
OLED TVs are still struggling with their usable life issue, so that is not going to be out soon, and cheap soon :(

What I really like in Plasma is they are easier on eyes, they produce clean pictures even with noisy signals and have optimum brightness for home viewing.

Resolution wise LCD's static resolution doesn;t really hold good for motion scenes. During motion one gets about 1/2 to 1/3 resolution in reality depending on the shot, so there goes down the HD advantage. To be convinced, you should check out some of the independent studies done in this regard, they actually take pictures of motion scenes on both LCD and Plasma TVs and then compare the pics to determine the real visible resolution.

vnabhi · 9th May 2008, 12:56

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Originally Posted by reignofchaos

Other than static resolution, I can't think of any. The results on that page are actual independent academic research projects and I'd trust them over web/magazine reviews.

Even I would trust this review on this forum more than mags. One other advantage I can think of for LCD is lighter weight (apart from lower power consumption and better static resolution)

Pankaj_Ahlawat · 9th May 2008, 15:35

Samsung has launched new plasma range with a contrast ratio of
1000000:1 (1million:1 ) iam desperate to know the price and availability

PS42A450P1

ST7677 · 10th May 2008, 13:00

That is Dynamic Contrast range. I think Panasonic and Pioneer both already have such contrast ranges and better available.

Check this photo out - again an independent bloggers view on how good Plasmas are compared to LCD...

The photo that proves my point about Plasma vs LCD TV’s. Chris Donley’s Weblog

srishiva · 10th May 2008, 13:24

A while ago a top R&D executive from LG was in Las Vegas. He said that he has various LCD TVs in his house. But the bigger one in the living room was a Plasma.

ST7677 · 11th May 2008, 09:54

Oh My this Kuro thing is just sucking me in...

Where can I find Pio KUROs in Bangalore?

aggressive_anush · 11th May 2008, 20:14

^^ The pioneer showroom is in gem plaza on infantry road.

Sahil · 12th May 2008, 20:52

Can someone help me pick out a 37 inch Full HD that's available in Bombay

Only one that I hv found in the grey market is Hitachi X01 for 72k

csentil · 13th May 2008, 00:01

Is there a 37 inch full HD? I thought full HD is only available at 42".

ST7677 - Any idea how much the Kuro costs? Also what's your time frame for buying the plasma. (I'm assuming you are buying a Plasma !!) If its end of year probably we can team up and join. I had my eyes on the PV70 for sometime. But if the Kuro is also within a reasonable price we could get that.

7th May 2008, 23:32	#1036
ST7677 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,067 Thanked: 99 Times Infractions: 0/1 (7)	Yes ofcourse! Expect all brands to introduce new lineup before/around olympics. Samsung already had full HD line in India, it's just that they are pushing it more now. I am however on look out for the new generation Panasonic/Pioneer Plasmas... Pioneer black levels just rock, they are too too good, but expensive :(
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ST7677 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,067 Thanked: 99 Times Infractions: 0/1 (7)	Just came across an interesting link which everyone must go thru before deciding between a Plasma or an LCD... APDC \| Advanced PDP Develoment Center Corporation
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reignofchaos Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,558 Thanked: 2,527 Times View My Garage	Other than static resolution, I can't think of any. The results on that page are actual independent academic research projects and I'd trust them over web/magazine reviews.
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8th May 2008, 23:41	#1042
ST7677 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,067 Thanked: 99 Times Infractions: 0/1 (7)	You also get Plasmas in Full HD so that is not really an issue! OLED TVs are still struggling with their usable life issue, so that is not going to be out soon, and cheap soon :( What I really like in Plasma is they are easier on eyes, they produce clean pictures even with noisy signals and have optimum brightness for home viewing. Resolution wise LCD's static resolution doesn;t really hold good for motion scenes. During motion one gets about 1/2 to 1/3 resolution in reality depending on the shot, so there goes down the HD advantage. To be convinced, you should check out some of the independent studies done in this regard, they actually take pictures of motion scenes on both LCD and Plasma TVs and then compare the pics to determine the real visible resolution. Last edited by ST7677 : 8th May 2008 at 23:42.
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9th May 2008, 15:35	#1044
Pankaj_Ahlawat BHPian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Delhi Posts: 155 Thanked: 131 Times	Samsung has launched new plasma range with a contrast ratio of 1000000:1 (1million:1 ) iam desperate to know the price and availability PS42A450P1
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10th May 2008, 13:00	#1045
ST7677 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,067 Thanked: 99 Times Infractions: 0/1 (7)	That is Dynamic Contrast range. I think Panasonic and Pioneer both already have such contrast ranges and better available. Check this photo out - again an independent bloggers view on how good Plasmas are compared to LCD... The photo that proves my point about Plasma vs LCD TV’s. Chris Donley’s Weblog
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10th May 2008, 13:24	#1046
srishiva Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 4,372 Thanked: 2,260 Times	A while ago a top R&D executive from LG was in Las Vegas. He said that he has various LCD TVs in his house. But the bigger one in the living room was a Plasma.
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11th May 2008, 09:54	#1047
ST7677 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,067 Thanked: 99 Times Infractions: 0/1 (7)	Oh My this Kuro thing is just sucking me in... Where can I find Pio KUROs in Bangalore?
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11th May 2008, 20:14	#1048
aggressive_anush BHPian Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 98 Thanked: 2 Times	^^ The pioneer showroom is in gem plaza on infantry road.
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12th May 2008, 20:52	#1049
Sahil Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 6,354 Thanked: 8,002 Times	Can someone help me pick out a 37 inch Full HD that's available in Bombay Only one that I hv found in the grey market is Hitachi X01 for 72k
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13th May 2008, 00:01	#1050
csentil Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,349 Thanked: 39 Times View My Garage	Is there a 37 inch full HD? I thought full HD is only available at 42". ST7677 - Any idea how much the Kuro costs? Also what's your time frame for buying the plasma. (I'm assuming you are buying a Plasma !!) If its end of year probably we can team up and join. I had my eyes on the PV70 for sometime. But if the Kuro is also within a reasonable price we could get that.
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