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Originally Posted by superbhikari Hi Guys
Planning to add a TV to the living area. The viewing distance is 15 feet.
1) Is 42" TV sufficient as per the viewing distance? Or should go for 50"/55" Plasma TV?
2) Which will be best option under 80k for TV? Shortlisted the following so far -
a) Panasonic Plasma 42" - P42G10D - 70k
b) LG Plasma 50" - LG50PQ70 vs Samsung Plasma 50" 50B550A? - 70k
c) VU 55" LCD - Pricing?
d) VU 46" Intelligent LCD TV - 80k
e) Sony LCD 46V550A vs Samsung 46B550A vs LG Scarlet 2.0 47" ? 80-90k
Please feel free to add any other decent option based on the requirements. Also share your experience, if any, for the above mentioned options. |
Hi Superbhikari
For a 15 feet viewing distance, a 50 inch plasma/LCD is ideal. You can check out this viewing distance / screen size calculator: Plasma TV - Choosing or Selecting Correct Screen Size
A 50 inch plasma from LG (PQ70 model) should cost you somewhere around 66k. Lower models in the range would be cheaper. For example the LG 50PQ30 is available for 58k. Quote:
Originally Posted by jassi ^^ if future proof is the criteria, I would rate LCDs and plasmas the same. Both will die and be replaced by LEDs. As of today, plasmas offer value for money and the quality cannot be matched by LCDs at similar price points. |
Jassi you got that one right. LEDs would replace both of these in a few years, though we are not sure how affordable LED TVs would be. Like any new technology I suppose it would take some time for the prices to come down. Quote:
Originally Posted by Sahil Any LED TVs available in 32 inch?
Went to croma to get one of those but they said LEDs come only in 40inch+ |
Yes that's right. Samsung has 2 LED TVs in the 40 inch size now I think. Not sure if they have 46 inch also. But they are very expensive. Something like 1.5L for the lower model and 1.8L for the higher model. Quote:
Originally Posted by jassi are LEDs worth buying at the moment - most of them are edge-lit not pixel illuminated. Edge lit LEDs are as good as LCDs, only slimmer.
Although if the more expensive pixel illuminated leds are out than i might be wrong |
Yes Jassi, I think the current set of Samsung LED TVs are edge lit. They look very slim and sleek, almost as thin as a painting. Picture quality was good when I saw the TVs at E Zone, and resolution is high like LCDs. However I am not sure if the picture quality can beat a good plasma. Quote:
Originally Posted by kpbhatt Jassi -- i saw the Samsung LED at Ezone in my area and was not very impressed. I was instead focussing on the price vs size vs features and was able to convince my dad for the Pana PV8. The dealer had Samsung and Pana only and was yet to get the LG models. My spouse though thought that i have gone bonkers to spend so much on a tv at the moment and cancelled the deal over the phone before having a look at it. Do u suggest waiting out for the LG models to come in and then decide. I have a feeling LG might just have all the features of the new Panny plasma at a lower price point. |
Kpbhatt, the LG is definitely better value for money than the Panasonic, though the Panasonic may have an edge over the LG in terms of picture quality (black levels) - probably the Panny would be 10-15% better. However, the LG makes up for that with a nice set of features - USB slots with JPG/MP3/Divx capability, frameless design, bluetooth facility and more. Quote:
Originally Posted by Sahil Well frankly, I am not looking for a much superior image compared to LCD. I intend to put this in a part of our living room hence the thin sleek look will add to the decor. |
Sahil, if the cost of the LED TVs is not a problem, then they are an excellent choice. Yes - the TVs are just so slim and for sure would add to the decor in your living room. Quote:
Originally Posted by Rocky_Balboa I thought pure LED TVs are still not in the market, the new Samsung LED TV just uses LEDs for backlighting. Correct me if am wrong. |
Rocky, you're right. The biggest OLED TV is made by Sony and it is only 11 inches in size. These are only LED backlit LCDs like you mentioned. Not pure LED TVs. Pure LED TVs would be far more expensive too.
Warm regards,
Venkat |