The TV Thread - LCD, LED etc.

kaushik_s · 24th June 2009, 14:50

So basically it's the Surge/spikes who are the killers. So my question is that do I really need to go for a stabiliser too although I have the Belkin surge suppressor?

Vid6639 · 24th June 2009, 15:35

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Originally Posted by kaushik_s

So basically it's the Surge/spikes who are the killers. So my question is that do I really need to go for a stabiliser too although I have the Belkin surge suppressor?

Okay so you don't have surges and spikes but you get fluctuations in voltage. The 220V can sometimes go as high as 280V. This will not immediately blow something but will delay the damage. You will get damage over time. The stabilizer ensures that irrespective on input the output is 220V.

Same for low voltage. If you are denying the circuit enough voltage brownout condition may occur causing improper operation of the device.

If the input voltage is higher than 220V the stabilizer will reduce it to below 220V and when the input goes below a voltage it boosts it up. Too low and the Stabilizer will cut off and shut down power to the appliance.

kaushik_s · 24th June 2009, 16:33

So the built-in stabilizer of the TV won't take care of that? I mean I was expecting the built-in stabilizer to take care of such fluctuations and the surge suppressor to take care of the spikes/surges.

appuchan · 24th June 2009, 16:40

I never had stabilizers or any such power conditioning equipments at my home in Bangalore. Have my 5.1 HTS with Marantz 5003 AV Rx and 37" LCD working directly off BESCOM line.

Had a large V-guard stab at my hometown for my fridge. In Kerala, its more or less a standard accessory when you buy a fridge. Not sure if it made any difference though.

Vid6639 · 24th June 2009, 18:59

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Originally Posted by kaushik_s

So the built-in stabilizer of the TV won't take care of that? I mean I was expecting the built-in stabilizer to take care of such fluctuations and the surge suppressor to take care of the spikes/surges.

The tolerance of the built in regulator circuits is not as much as dedicated one. The inbuilt one will regulate around 10%.

Our voltage in india varies from 140V to 290V. The stabilizers usually have this wider operating region.

kaushik_s · 24th June 2009, 19:20

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Originally Posted by vid6639

The tolerance of the built in regulator circuits is not as much as dedicated one. The inbuilt one will regulate around 10%.

Our voltage in india varies from 140V to 290V. The stabilizers usually have this wider operating region.

Hmmm ok, and now that I already have the surge suppressor, do I still need to go for that hi-tech stabilizer (like Vertex servo and stuff) or I can go for a normal stabiliser like V-guard digital?

reignofchaos · 24th June 2009, 23:32

BTW just a heads up - The 1080p Panasonic G10 Neo PDP plasma is out for 80K MRP. The brand shop in bangalore is offering it for ~75k after bargaining. This is in a completely different performance class compared to the X10/PV80.

This is the closest you can get to a Pioneer Kuro at a sane price and right now barring the pioneers, the V10 and G10 are the best TVs on the planet.

kaushik_s · 25th June 2009, 00:13

That's an awesome price. All good news/offers come after you make the decision and buy something

. Will look for this series after 4-5 years when there will be a need for a bigger and better TV he he

vcash · 1st July 2009, 02:00

Hey Guys,
I am leaning towards the VU Hollywood Series 32” LCD LC-32P69 at Rs. 25K from Croma. Here are the specs:

:: VU Technologies :: Products Lounge - LCD TVs - Hollywood Series 32" LCD

Resolution 1366 X 768 - 720P
Native 5000 and Dynamic Contrast 30,000:1
Viewing Angle - 176 / 176
Response Time - 6MS
Brightness - 500 cd/m2

So What do you think? Oh and for all PS3 users - If I buy a console a month or two down the line, would this TV be a good display - I understand that it is not "True HD", in the sense no 1080p but does PS3 output it's games in 720p and how does it look? I realize the blu-ray does but honestly I don't care about watching HD movies in 1080p. 720p is just fine with me.

Thanks!
vcash

jassi · 1st July 2009, 12:44

@vcash - you could try the samsung 4 series 32" lcd - i was scouting for a friend in bangy and a got a deal of 30k (from pai electronics). Check in your city for the same

anurag_p80 · 2nd July 2009, 15:46

Guys, I am thinking of upgrading to a 42" plasma in the near future. Panasonic PV8 or LGPQ60. Open to audition other sets too, since am in no hurry. Where can i get the best deals on these sets in Hyderabad?

reignofchaos · 2nd July 2009, 21:56

^^Panasonic G10 if you can afford it. PV80 is too old now.

xbox360 · 3rd July 2009, 12:14

I saw the Phillips 42PFL9703 LCD in Relaiance digital (HYD- Rd no 12 Banjara Hills) the other day. I liked the features mainly the 100Mhz refresh rate and the 2ms response time. I felt these specs are necessary for using this TV with the Xbox console as i do not want any blurring on fast moving games/programs.
The price they quoted was 90k.

Need to know --
1) Any first/second hand review for this model?
2) If the price is right?
3) Any other store where you feel i can get a better deal

PS-- i decided on this model after comparing it to an equivalent Sony model as the Sony has only 40" and also 10 bit of color when compared to 17 bit on this one. Also Sony is 10k more expensive.

aadix · 3rd July 2009, 12:34

thats a lot! you get a lg 47" incher (lh 50) with 200hz refresh ratio for roughly around 75k.

would have suggested the panny g10, but it hasnt come to hyd yet.

anurag_p80 · 3rd July 2009, 17:40

*bump*. No action on this thread?

24th June 2009, 14:50	#2701
kaushik_s Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,088 Thanked: 165 Times View My Garage	So basically it's the Surge/spikes who are the killers. So my question is that do I really need to go for a stabiliser too although I have the Belkin surge suppressor?
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24th June 2009, 16:33	#2703
kaushik_s Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,088 Thanked: 165 Times View My Garage	So the built-in stabilizer of the TV won't take care of that? I mean I was expecting the built-in stabilizer to take care of such fluctuations and the surge suppressor to take care of the spikes/surges.
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24th June 2009, 16:40	#2704
appuchan BHPian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Bangy Posts: 644 Thanked: 27 Times	I never had stabilizers or any such power conditioning equipments at my home in Bangalore. Have my 5.1 HTS with Marantz 5003 AV Rx and 37" LCD working directly off BESCOM line. Had a large V-guard stab at my hometown for my fridge. In Kerala, its more or less a standard accessory when you buy a fridge. Not sure if it made any difference though. Last edited by appuchan : 24th June 2009 at 16:41.
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24th June 2009, 23:32	#2707
reignofchaos Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,558 Thanked: 2,527 Times View My Garage	BTW just a heads up - The 1080p Panasonic G10 Neo PDP plasma is out for 80K MRP. The brand shop in bangalore is offering it for ~75k after bargaining. This is in a completely different performance class compared to the X10/PV80. This is the closest you can get to a Pioneer Kuro at a sane price and right now barring the pioneers, the V10 and G10 are the best TVs on the planet. Last edited by reignofchaos : 24th June 2009 at 23:35.
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25th June 2009, 00:13	#2708
kaushik_s Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,088 Thanked: 165 Times View My Garage	That's an awesome price. All good news/offers come after you make the decision and buy something. Will look for this series after 4-5 years when there will be a need for a bigger and better TV he he
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1st July 2009, 02:00	#2709
vcash BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 453 Thanked: 22 Times	Hey Guys, I am leaning towards the VU Hollywood Series 32” LCD LC-32P69 at Rs. 25K from Croma. Here are the specs: :: VU Technologies :: Products Lounge - LCD TVs - Hollywood Series 32" LCD Resolution 1366 X 768 - 720P Native 5000 and Dynamic Contrast 30,000:1 Viewing Angle - 176 / 176 Response Time - 6MS Brightness - 500 cd/m2 So What do you think? Oh and for all PS3 users - If I buy a console a month or two down the line, would this TV be a good display - I understand that it is not "True HD", in the sense no 1080p but does PS3 output it's games in 720p and how does it look? I realize the blu-ray does but honestly I don't care about watching HD movies in 1080p. 720p is just fine with me. Thanks! vcash Last edited by vcash : 1st July 2009 at 02:10.
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1st July 2009, 12:44	#2710
jassi BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Melbourne Posts: 980 Thanked: 12 Times View My Garage	@vcash - you could try the samsung 4 series 32" lcd - i was scouting for a friend in bangy and a got a deal of 30k (from pai electronics). Check in your city for the same
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2nd July 2009, 15:46	#2711
anurag_p80 BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 314 Thanked: 7 Times	Guys, I am thinking of upgrading to a 42" plasma in the near future. Panasonic PV8 or LGPQ60. Open to audition other sets too, since am in no hurry. Where can i get the best deals on these sets in Hyderabad?
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2nd July 2009, 21:56	#2712
reignofchaos Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,558 Thanked: 2,527 Times View My Garage	^^Panasonic G10 if you can afford it. PV80 is too old now.
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3rd July 2009, 12:14	#2713
xbox360 BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 258 Thanked: 94 Times View My Garage	I saw the Phillips 42PFL9703 LCD in Relaiance digital (HYD- Rd no 12 Banjara Hills) the other day. I liked the features mainly the 100Mhz refresh rate and the 2ms response time. I felt these specs are necessary for using this TV with the Xbox console as i do not want any blurring on fast moving games/programs. The price they quoted was 90k. Need to know -- 1) Any first/second hand review for this model? 2) If the price is right? 3) Any other store where you feel i can get a better deal PS-- i decided on this model after comparing it to an equivalent Sony model as the Sony has only 40" and also 10 bit of color when compared to 17 bit on this one. Also Sony is 10k more expensive. Last edited by xbox360 : 3rd July 2009 at 12:15.
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3rd July 2009, 12:34	#2714
aadix Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: hyderabad Posts: 1,597 Thanked: 17 Times	thats a lot! you get a lg 47" incher (lh 50) with 200hz refresh ratio for roughly around 75k. would have suggested the panny g10, but it hasnt come to hyd yet.
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3rd July 2009, 17:40	#2715
anurag_p80 BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 314 Thanked: 7 Times	bump. No action on this thread?
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