Which 42" display to buy?

desiibond · 07-10-2008, 02:38 PM

Budget : 80k
Brand preference: Should be reliable and solid support.

Guys,

My friend is looking for a 42" Plasma or LCD or Projection TV. Can you guys provide solid models that we can check.

imgame2 · 07-10-2008, 03:07 PM

how about sony bravia 42" LCD ??

desiibond · 07-10-2008, 03:11 PM

I thought about that first but isn't it lot more costlier than samsung/lG/toshiba/sharp??

Psychosocial · 07-10-2008, 04:09 PM

Samsung Bordeaux will be nice.

desiibond · 07-10-2008, 05:07 PM

^^okay. Looks like that's the best choice here

Any noted models in Toshiba and Sharp??

VarDOS · 07-10-2008, 05:09 PM

yeah go for Sony Bravia or Samsung Bordeaux...

And Buy Only Full HD (1080i) lcd's not HD Ready...

imgame2 · 07-10-2008, 05:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by desiibond

^^okay. Looks like that's the best choice here

Any noted models in Toshiba and Sharp??

u won't get great service support in india with them..aFAIK ..i don't know about banglore ...and samsung is always my fav ...gives great feature/quality and lesser price than others ...

Psychosocial · 07-10-2008, 05:18 PM

Actually 1080p is full HD.

1080i is interlacing.....

1080p is progressive.....

1080p is better.

frederick_benny_digit · 07-10-2008, 06:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KPower Mania

Samsung Bordeaux will be nice.

+1

gud pricing n looks gr8 while giving gr8 picture...

The_Devil_Himself · 07-10-2008, 06:32 PM

sony bravia has the best picture quality and color reproduction,but the higher price they charge may not be justifiable for some people.

RMN · 07-10-2008, 06:34 PM

yeah Toshiba/Sharp isn't poplar enough in India for good customer support...don't risk it.
im no pro at this but if you have the xtra cash go for BRAVIA or else Samsung is really good.

btw take a look at Philips too....ive read that they have some really good models.

acewin · 07-10-2008, 06:56 PM

yeah, hitachi/sharp displays are good

desiibond · 07-10-2008, 08:24 PM

okay. Thanks guys.

Let's fix on Samsung and Sony for now as they are the best here in terms of support and quality. Right??

Next question will be whether to for a Plasma or to go for a LCD TV.

Model 1:

Samsung plasma PS42A450P1 (http://www.samsung.com/in/consumer/d...=PS42A450P1MXL)

42" display

30,000:1 contrast ratio
over 175 (H/V) viewing angle
1,500cd/m² brightness
Natural True Colour (18bit)
10W x 2 downfiring speakers
PIP, sleeptimer, auto poweroff (15 mins after no signal), anti burn-in technology
included: Power Cable, remote, RF Cable.

connectors: 2 Composite (AV), 3 HDMI, S-Video, Headphone, RF input, Component (Y/Pb/Pr), VGA input

power consumption: 380W

Price: 70k MRP.

Model 2: PS42C91H

Same as above

costs 80k

extras: Tru SurroundXT

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LCD's

Model 1: LA40A330J1 ( http://www.samsung.com/in/consumer/d...LXL&fullspec=F)

40" display
DCR: 8000:1
6ms response time
DNIe: NO
SRS TrusurroundXT
200W power consumption
Price: 64k

Model 2: LA40A550P1 (http://www.samsung.com/in/consumer/d...LXL&fullspec=F)

40" display
DCR: 30,000:1
178°/178° (H/V)
5ms response time
DNIe +
CCFL backlit display
HDMI, Composite, S-Video, headphone connectors on the side (extra)
200W power consumption
Price: 74k

Model 3:LA40A610 (http://www.samsung.com/in/consumer/d...MXL&fullspec=F)

All the specs are same as the above one's except that this one looks gorgeous, Series 6 LCD TV.

Price: 84k

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Sony V Series - KLV-40V400A

40" fullHD Bravia Engine 2
DCR: 33000:1
Panel CR: 3000:1
178degree viewing angle
CCFL backlight module
3D Digital Comb Filter
bravia sync (sync with sony devices)
Price: 84k

S Series - KLV-40S400A

77k. Couldn't find any difference with the above one.

acewin · 08-10-2008, 07:44 AM

I found a model by Philips whose price and specs you will like Widescreen flat TV 42" LCD Full HD 1080p -- Philips website link

42PFL7482/98 -- Compareindia Link

Price is 59,500 as per compareindia

Besides Samsung and SOny LG is another best on which you can vouch for.

amitava82 · 08-10-2008, 08:22 AM

I've seen over 50 HDTVs at a time and Samsung produces best color and contrast among all.

Psychosocial · 08-10-2008, 11:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by desiibond

okay. Thanks guys.

Let's fix on Samsung and Sony for now as they are the best here in terms of support and quality. Right??

Next question will be whether to for a Plasma or to go for a LCD TV.

Model 1:

Samsung plasma PS42A450P1 (http://www.samsung.com/in/consumer/d...=PS42A450P1MXL)

42" display

30,000:1 contrast ratio
over 175 (H/V) viewing angle
1,500cd/m² brightness
Natural True Colour (18bit)
10W x 2 downfiring speakers
PIP, sleeptimer, auto poweroff (15 mins after no signal), anti burn-in technology
included: Power Cable, remote, RF Cable.

connectors: 2 Composite (AV), 3 HDMI, S-Video, Headphone, RF input, Component (Y/Pb/Pr), VGA input

power consumption: 380W

Price: 70k MRP.

Model 2: PS42C91H

Same as above

costs 80k

extras: Tru SurroundXT

================================================== ===========

LCD's

Model 1: LA40A330J1 ( http://www.samsung.com/in/consumer/d...LXL&fullspec=F)

40" display
DCR: 8000:1
6ms response time
DNIe: NO
SRS TrusurroundXT
200W power consumption
Price: 64k

Model 2: LA40A550P1 (http://www.samsung.com/in/consumer/d...LXL&fullspec=F)

40" display
DCR: 30,000:1
178°/178° (H/V)
5ms response time
DNIe +
CCFL backlit display
HDMI, Composite, S-Video, headphone connectors on the side (extra)
200W power consumption
Price: 74k

Model 3:LA40A610 (http://www.samsung.com/in/consumer/d...MXL&fullspec=F)

All the specs are same as the above one's except that this one looks gorgeous, Series 6 LCD TV.

Price: 84k

================================================== ========

Sony V Series - KLV-40V400A

40" fullHD Bravia Engine 2
DCR: 33000:1
Panel CR: 3000:1
178degree viewing angle
CCFL backlight module
3D Digital Comb Filter
bravia sync (sync with sony devices)
Price: 84k

S Series - KLV-40S400A

77k. Couldn't find any difference with the above one.

I say u go for Samsung LA40A550P1 coz its VFM.

Zangetsu · 08-10-2008, 11:36 AM

IMO

Samsung > Sony > LG > other

but have a look @ Panasonic also they have some good models @ low prices

parthbarot · 08-10-2008, 12:08 PM

Samsung is better for this one...no other is better...my cousin got samsung 32" when it was at 80k.and its very cool thing with HD.

but ya..now go for full HD thing..if for that budget is tight then go for 32",but take full HD

. Or u should wait to lower down its prices

regards.

desiibond · 08-10-2008, 03:00 PM

three models picked in the end:

1) Samsung - LA46A550P1 : 80k
2) Samsung - LA40A610 : 66k
3) LG - 42LG80FR : 78k

LG has better color reproduction and 5 speakers, 500W against 200W offered by samsung models.

imgame2 · 08-10-2008, 03:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by desiibond

three models picked in the end:

1) Samsung - LA46A550P1 : 80k
2) Samsung - LA40A610 : 66k
3) LG - 42LG80FR : 78k

LG has better color reproduction and 5 speakers, 500W against 200W offered by samsung models.

1.how can u say LG has good color reproduction ..?
2.i don't think its choosing for more sound is good idea for a TV and its 500W PMPO ..don't know rms wattage so its misleading anyway.
3.samsung the model @80k is 46 inch compared to LG's 42 inch.

with a TV like that u need to have a HD-DVD or blue ray player ..which comes with a nice optical output for amplifiers coupled with surround sound system ..so i guess sound should not be of any issue here

i guess out of the three samsung 46" would be my choice ..

desiibond · 08-10-2008, 04:01 PM

^^

1) 50W RMS when compared to 20W of other TV's
2) yes. the LG 80 comes with 3D comb filter which means that Standard Definition video will be much more clean on this model than on 46" samsung (doesn't have 3D digital comb filter)
3) LG has an extra center channel for audio (below the screen) which is a definite advantage.

A 3D Y/C (also known as 3D Digital Comb Filter) is the best type of comb filter available today. In addition to separating the Y (black and white) and C (color) elements of a video signal, a 3D Y/C filter performs two additional key functions. While comparing three consecutive horizontal scan lines within a single video frame, it also analyzes each frame in advance, ensuring the best possible picture.

and of course, it's LG Scarlet series and looks stunning.

I am not saying that it's on a different league

given the same price price point, this particular model has an advantage on audio and video playback. And it's thin bezel is pretty catchy.

imgame2 · 08-10-2008, 05:26 PM

no doubt scarlet series looks good ...

and couldn't find exactly if samsung has it or not cos many lower screen size of samsung does have it ...so don't know why this higher screen model doesnt have it ..

but still even having all those technologies doesn't make a product good (its implementation does)..samsung 46" has good really good user response ..(both samsung models are one of the top user reviewed model on amazon)...don't know about LG ...couldn't find it there

(still i don't think that makes it really a bad product ) ..but people in US mostly use HDTV it might be not as good as our local cable or DTH services...but sometime soon HDTV will come to india ..perhaps then this samsung model will be good ..i hope ..

best thing in my opinion would to be drop in a show room and decide which looks great ..picture quality wise along with ur friend ..u have already narrowed it down to three now u can have a look which one performs better in real ...

and do tell us what u choose ...and how is it ...we would like a review from u ..

acewin · 09-10-2008, 12:35 AM

well LG Scarlett series 80 is very good,
the contrast of Sony monitors in general is high,
as per my experience Samsung and LG have better color reproduction than Sony

desiibond · 09-10-2008, 12:44 AM

okay guys. I will ask my friend to check the three models that I mentioned earlier and get the one that is most eye-friendly.

You guys rock and thanks a lot for the responses.

Will update you soon. Thanks again.

comp@ddict · 09-10-2008, 12:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KPower Mania

Actually 1080p is full HD.

1080i is interlacing.....

1080p is progressive.....

1080p is better.

Plz cud u explain progressive, interlacing properly.....cause my dad says u spend so much time on tech..but cannot explain these two terms!!!

desiibond · 09-10-2008, 12:51 PM

http://www.hdtv.ca/hdtv_knowledgebas...720p_1080p.php

This link clearly explains 1080p and 1080i.

comp@ddict · 09-10-2008, 12:54 PM

Thnx^^^

deepakvrao · 04-11-2008, 12:50 AM

If not yet bought I can recommend the Samsung 5 series too. I have a 32 5 series full HD as my operating room monitor and its fantastic. Great colours and contrast.