Looking for a 32" TV in the 30k range. I believe LED is the preferred choice and I’ve been told Samsung is the best brand.
**1. Budget. 30k
2. Viewing distance. ~10ft
Sources/inputs such as HD DTH/consoles/stand-alone media players etc. DTH mostly Indian channels
Movies (from BluRay/laptop),
Gaming (from PS3 & PC both) 4. Preference for plasma TV/LCD TV/LED-LCD TV.
LED
Preference for brands.
Samsung/LG/Sony
Willing to purchase it from the grey market?
No
Ambient lighting conditions of the room.
Normal daylight / CFL (not too bright usually). But night time (no lighting) usage as well.
****8. Any other feature you are looking for such as 3D support on the HDTV, DLNA capabilities etc.
****Not specifically. If it can playback video formats such as .mkv that should be fine.
Also, D-Sub port would be a plus although not really necessary.
**I would love to have some technical insight and suggested model numbers so I can make an informed decision. I can extend the budget if necessary.
**Other queries :
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For 1080p content being played, is difference between 720p and 1080p displays that obvious from a viewing distance of 8-10 feet?
i will suggest LG 32LS4600 (internet tv) …31K lil bit higher than your budget.
other option will be samsung 32eh5000r , practically plays all format via usb.
Afaik, the difference between 720p and 1080p get prominent when you have a screen size >40"
With the viewing distance you have mentioned, i think 720p will do just fine.
Panasonic provides maximum warranty - 3 yrs. Not sure about the extended one.
I would still prefer a Samsung panel for the ease of playback feature. It supports all the formats one would watch a movie in.
About testing, my experience was very frustrating, as the showroom in C.P (New Delhi) wont let me check/change the setting in the menu. Nor will he confirm if the LCDs are running on stock settings or not.
With a 32" you can’t notice the difference between 1080p and 720p at 10 feet.However the 1080p panels may have a higher contrast ratio and even a high color bit panel.
You can go with the samsung series 5 LED-LCD they have great contrast ,supports lots of media formats,the ES series is a bit better then the EH series.However you will have to check whether they come with a D-SUB connector.
Either 720p OR 1080p will not matter. However, 1080p panels are preferred. Unless you are getting a good deal on a 720p panel, stick to 1080p.
Extended Warranty - Croma. Pay extra, but extended warranty will be handled by them, not manufacturer.
D Sub port. its common on most of the TV’s. Be shocked if you do not find it.
For comparison, take a pen drive and fill it with movies of your choice. Ensure that you take a mkv file at least, with DTS audio as that is the most common content on the net, so that you do not ned to remux if needed.
I would suggest to visit the various offline stores on or around the 26th, you may get some good offers. I got a good deal for a 32 incher 720p TV from Croma during Diwali.
VU is a good brand, however, unless you see it in stores, do not buy it. Check a demo of the same.
Croma 32 incher 720P LED TV. Cost me 25490, came with Philips DVP3608 dvd player + DSP30U speakers + Croma photo frame. cost of 2 yrs extended warranty cost me 1.3k. got 2k off for old crt.
All in all, came to ~25K.
The model comes with 2 USB ports, plays all videos, including the ones with DTS audio.
Thought this might be a little over your budget, but I saw this great deal on FP (or it might not be a great deal but simply the fact that I’ve been out of the price game for quite some time leep:)
After an initial look at the TVs in store, and extensive testing at a friend’s place, I have come to the conclusion that 40/42" TV is what I should purchase.
So the question is : LCD/LED. My friend’s TV is a Samsung 40" LCD, and I had no issues with the PQ whatsoever (that is usually the primary point in the LCD/LED discussion). I’ll prefer LED, but a well-priced (<35k) LCD TV with all good features would be just as good.
So I’ve upped my budget to 50k (I know…) . I’m intrigued by the Vu LED42K21, great features for its price.
However, fresh suggestions keeping in mind a budget of 50k would be most welcome. vivek.krishnan** , Sei** : your inputs would be much appreciated
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Some options :
Toshiba ← Any experiences? VU ← My first choice, it is very slim LG ← Not very keen, but it is within budget, and LG supposedly making decent TVs, so. Samsung ← Fatter than an LCD
I need to find out Panasonic options as well, heard some good things about them lately.
If you are ok with without bill , samsung eh5000r ~35k , 6030r(3D) ~46k and sony ex650 at < 48k.
or else samsung eh5000r will be good bet.
heard good reviews for panny e5d series.
i am also going to buy 40" led (from grey market),shortlisted sammy e5000r / if i increase budget then choice will be between sony ex650 n samsung6030r
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