The TV Thread - LCD, LED etc.

proton · 1st January 2010, 22:23

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Originally Posted by omishra

More important - People sell LCD TV because of more margins they earn (consider the fragileness, weight and cost in transportation of Plasma). People like you and me discuss PQ and technology, others just watch picture (not quality). This is same kind of discussion between audiophiles includes semiconductor v/s valves-tubes.

Oh, goody! Please start a thread debating the pros and cons of tube amps so that Navin Saar gets a chance to strut his stuff, and we get the chance to pick his brains! Now that Arcam/Cadence stuff is available locally, I'm looking to set up a really FLAT sounding rig! Although, like cameras, the input and the output ends are where you should really put your money, or so the purists claim! The amps are just "black" boxes!

Avinash_R · 1st January 2010, 23:36

@ vista_qjd

Where did u get the quote for LA32B550 for 40k? I got a quote from samsung plaza for 42k and at adishwars at 42.5k. Both offered me airtel DTH for 2 k extra but i declined.

Am also considering the sony v series 32inch. Adishwars quoted me 42.9k (400rs more than samsung).

Ponmayilal · 2nd January 2010, 09:05

Yesterday, due to peer pressure I ended up buying an LG 42LH60 Jazz Theater for Rs.64,400/-(MRP Rs.73,990) at Tata Croma. Less 5% cash-back on Master card (Max. Rs.750), the effective price comes to Rs.63,650. The only freebie is the 50 DVD pack.

A sudden change from 32" to 42" has rattled me since all the homework done on the 32" had gone into the waters. Now I have to wait and see how good it holds in its actual environ, when it is delivered and installed.

vista_qjd · 2nd January 2010, 11:14

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Originally Posted by Avinash_R

@ vista_qjd

Where did u get the quote for LA32B550 for 40k? I got a quote from samsung plaza for 42k and at adishwars at 42.5k. Both offered me airtel DTH for 2 k extra but i declined.

Am also considering the sony v series 32inch. Adishwars quoted me 42.9k (400rs more than samsung).

Reliance\Chroma\E Zone gave a 40K after some bargain. Croma\Reliance looked better because they offer extended warranty for 2K. Looking at the stories of issues with the LCDs, I think extended warranty is a very good option to have.

Avinash_R · 3rd January 2010, 23:38

Thanks vista_qjd for the info. I have decided to go in for the sony v series btw..

vista_qjd · 4th January 2010, 10:05

Why the V series? I thought there was not much difference b/w samsung and sony. And external look wise, i think samsung beats sony hands down. Was recently visiting a friend and his V series looked very dated.

w 12 · 7th January 2010, 12:25

What is the best price in BLR for following plasma Tvs -
LG 42 PQ 70 & Panasonic 42 C 10 D ?

Devi International is offering LG @ 42,500 & Pana @ 41,000

Any placewhere I can get a better price ?

thx.

neoonwheels · 7th January 2010, 14:30

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Originally Posted by w 12

What is the best price in BLR for following plasma Tvs -
LG 42 PQ 70 & Panasonic 42 C 10 D ?

Devi International is offering LG @ 42,500 & Pana @ 41,000

Any placewhere I can get a better price ?

thx.

These prices are after exchange or a direct price for the TV? Here in Pune Sammy B430 after 29" CRT is for 41K while LG would be at 40K I guess.

csentil · 7th January 2010, 15:11

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Originally Posted by w 12

What is the best price in BLR for following plasma Tvs -
LG 42 PQ 70 & Panasonic 42 C 10 D ?

Devi International is offering LG @ 42,500 & Pana @ 41,000

Any placewhere I can get a better price ?

thx.

Modern World, Domlur quoted a price of 40K sometime back. I am going there either today or tomorrow to check out the prices. A couple of my friends are buying. If you want to join in, I can haggle.

w 12 · 8th January 2010, 09:05

@neoonwheels - all prices without any exchange., inclusive of taxes , delivery, installation & wall mounting. additional 3- 4k reduction possible if 29 inch crt is exchanged.

@csentil - thx. count me in. LG 42 PQ 70 is my preferred choice as of now. ( feel the picture quality for SD/ satellite TV is much better in LG than Pana after extensive demos in many shops . Pana C10 is a bare bone plasma , as against LGs PQ 70 which is loaded in features )

only problem PQ 70 is not in stock anywhere & have been told of a waiting period is 2 - 3 weeks.

csentil · 8th January 2010, 12:51

Had been to Panasonic showroom. I got a price of 42K for the C10. I'm not sure we'll buy the LG. Haven't visited Modern World yet. Will check it out tomorrow.

jassi · 8th January 2010, 15:06

a good choice would be x14 VIErA TH-P42X14A 42" (106cm) HD Digital Plasma TV [TH-P42X14A] - Panasonic Australia - not sure if it is available in india - got my sis to buy one of those in aussie and it beats all lg/sammy plasmas in it's price range

PS - also beats LCDs in similar/twice price range and yeah true LEDs (pixel illuminated) are still 3 times as much pricier :-)

w 12 · 8th January 2010, 15:50

Best Price I could find was 40 K for Pana C 10 & 42 K for LG PQ 70

Pulled the trigger on LG.( they also have a finance option, where EMI is 42k / 18 months , & down payment of 4 such EMIs, for an additional processing fee of Rs. 500 )

The picture clarity & detailing is amazing with tata sky . Audio is also quite good . Very happy till now.

proton · 14th January 2010, 10:13

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Originally Posted by w 12

Best Price I could find was 40 K for Pana C 10 & 42 K for LG PQ 70

Pulled the trigger on LG.( they also have a finance option, where EMI is 42k / 18 months , & down payment of 4 such EMIs, for an additional processing fee of Rs. 500 )

The picture clarity & detailing is amazing with tata sky . Audio is also quite good . Very happy till now.

Hi w12, please give dealer/location. Would like to test and buy today. TIA.

proton · 14th January 2010, 16:26

YeeeHaaaa! Just connected Panny c10 to my TATASky and it rawks!

Got it for 39800/- with special Sankranti offer (available till Saturday 16th, Jan 2010) of 1+2years warranty from Panasonic!

Buying frenzy officially kicked off!

1st January 2010, 23:36	#3287
Avinash_R BHPian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 404 Thanked: 1,258 Times	@ vista_qjd Where did u get the quote for LA32B550 for 40k? I got a quote from samsung plaza for 42k and at adishwars at 42.5k. Both offered me airtel DTH for 2 k extra but i declined. Am also considering the sony v series 32inch. Adishwars quoted me 42.9k (400rs more than samsung).
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2nd January 2010, 09:05	#3288
Ponmayilal BHPian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 46 Thanked: 5 Times	Yesterday, due to peer pressure I ended up buying an LG 42LH60 Jazz Theater for Rs.64,400/-(MRP Rs.73,990) at Tata Croma. Less 5% cash-back on Master card (Max. Rs.750), the effective price comes to Rs.63,650. The only freebie is the 50 DVD pack. A sudden change from 32" to 42" has rattled me since all the homework done on the 32" had gone into the waters. Now I have to wait and see how good it holds in its actual environ, when it is delivered and installed.
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3rd January 2010, 23:38	#3290
Avinash_R BHPian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 404 Thanked: 1,258 Times	Thanks vista_qjd for the info. I have decided to go in for the sony v series btw..
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4th January 2010, 10:05	#3291
vista_qjd BHPian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 200 Thanked: 50 Times	Why the V series? I thought there was not much difference b/w samsung and sony. And external look wise, i think samsung beats sony hands down. Was recently visiting a friend and his V series looked very dated.
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7th January 2010, 12:25	#3292
w 12 BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: bangalore Posts: 402 Thanked: 26 Times	Plasma prices- Bangalore What is the best price in BLR for following plasma Tvs - LG 42 PQ 70 & Panasonic 42 C 10 D ? Devi International is offering LG @ 42,500 & Pana @ 41,000 Any placewhere I can get a better price ? thx.
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8th January 2010, 09:05	#3295
w 12 BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: bangalore Posts: 402 Thanked: 26 Times	@neoonwheels - all prices without any exchange., inclusive of taxes , delivery, installation & wall mounting. additional 3- 4k reduction possible if 29 inch crt is exchanged. @csentil - thx. count me in. LG 42 PQ 70 is my preferred choice as of now. ( feel the picture quality for SD/ satellite TV is much better in LG than Pana after extensive demos in many shops . Pana C10 is a bare bone plasma , as against LGs PQ 70 which is loaded in features ) only problem PQ 70 is not in stock anywhere & have been told of a waiting period is 2 - 3 weeks.
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8th January 2010, 12:51	#3296
csentil Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,350 Thanked: 39 Times View My Garage	Had been to Panasonic showroom. I got a price of 42K for the C10. I'm not sure we'll buy the LG. Haven't visited Modern World yet. Will check it out tomorrow.
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8th January 2010, 15:06	#3297
jassi BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Melbourne Posts: 980 Thanked: 11 Times View My Garage	a good choice would be x14 VIErA TH-P42X14A 42" (106cm) HD Digital Plasma TV [TH-P42X14A] - Panasonic Australia - not sure if it is available in india - got my sis to buy one of those in aussie and it beats all lg/sammy plasmas in it's price range PS - also beats LCDs in similar/twice price range and yeah true LEDs (pixel illuminated) are still 3 times as much pricier :-) Last edited by jassi : 8th January 2010 at 15:08.
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8th January 2010, 15:50	#3298
w 12 BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: bangalore Posts: 402 Thanked: 26 Times	Best Price I could find was 40 K for Pana C 10 & 42 K for LG PQ 70 Pulled the trigger on LG.( they also have a finance option, where EMI is 42k / 18 months , & down payment of 4 such EMIs, for an additional processing fee of Rs. 500 ) The picture clarity & detailing is amazing with tata sky . Audio is also quite good . Very happy till now.
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14th January 2010, 16:26	#3300
proton BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 206 Thanked: 410 Times	YeeeHaaaa! Just connected Panny c10 to my TATASky and it rawks! Got it for 39800/- with special Sankranti offer (available till Saturday 16th, Jan 2010) of 1+2years warranty from Panasonic! Buying frenzy officially kicked off! Last edited by proton : 14th January 2010 at 16:28. Reason: warranty info added
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