Desecrator said:
W.r.t. response time, I'll pitch in with my 2 cents here. I did connect my display (SPVA panel) to a friend's laptop and tried few games - Grid, COD: MW2 and MOH. There was hardly anything bothering me. Tried few Spec Ops missions as well and I could easily take down the Juggernauts.
The only issue here was that the resolution had to be adjusted manually within the TV since I could notice the black bars on the borders but this is attributed to ATI GPUs, not a problem of the display.
The type of panel varies depending on the version number not serial number, not model number either. This cannot be verified by the dealer unless he is willing to break the seal and open the box.
Not all Sony displays use SPVA panels. Here is how the breakdown goes:
EX300/EX400/EX500 - SPVA panels from Sharp except the 37 inchers which uses the AMVA panel from AUO.
EX710 - ASV panels from Sharp except one model which uses a SPVA panel.
HX700/HX800 - SPVA panels.
NX800 - ASV panel.
@strategy: you query was answered in the other thread.
Thank you for that insight mate. Well, I know about the response time issue. I had actually waited for a whole 6 months before getting a top-notch gaming LCD & I am more than happy with my Dell 2209WA monitor... with e-IPS panel (Hybrod panel). Doesn't come cheap if you're in mumbai... but worth all the money with a 3 year warranty... Internationally this monitor has gained fame! But it will set you back by 24k.
Okay now coming back to the topic, I was suggested by a few other on another forum that I can demand for an SS & SQ samsung panel & most of the dealers know what version they have in stock.
1. My issue is, what if even after commitment, I still get a non-SPVA panel from Samsung? I can only confirm the version after opening the box & once that is done, I can't return it.
2. I have shortlisted Sony 40EX710, Sony 40HX800 & Samsung 40C6900VR. Does the 40" EX710 have a S-PVA panel?
3. What exactly do you mean by PQ w.r.t panels? I know about black levels.
My requirements:
Not interested in 3D TV but it's good to be future ready, besides that, till the end of this week (15th Nov 2010), I can get 40HX800 for 110k + 3D glasses as a Diwali offer at Chroma, Mumbai.
I'm a hardcore gamer, have a PS3. I like to play FPS/TPS/RPG/Strategy games
No one in my family is interested in sports. But I do watch a lot of holly/bollywood movies (all genres)
Max LCD size - 40" & Max Budget 110k
Not gonna connect my PC with the LED LCD... maybe browse the internet a bit. But internet is not really a necessity.. have the PC for that.
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@Desecrator: Thank you for your reply. I do know about the Response time problems for fast paced games as I had researched quite a bit before buying a monitor. Finally got the Dell 2209WA when it was just launched. Was quite expensive, but it's a beauty & comes with a 3 year standard DELL replacement warranty... the hybrid e-IPS tech is brilliant! No lag what-so-ever when I play FPS games.
Oh well... coming to the point. I have short listed 3 LED Backlit LCD TV's. Could you suggest me which one is the best.
1. Sony 40" HX800
2. Sony 40" EX710
3. Samsung 40" C6900VR
[I omitted LG TV's & Sony 40" NX700 from my list due to not so great customer reviews on other forums].
My requirements:
Budget: Max 110k
Size: 40"
3D LED: Not a necessity, but it's good to be future ready if the picture quality is as good as the 2D LED TV's w.r.t Motion Blur & Contrast Ratios
Sports: None of my family members are inclined to sports
Movies: Yes... we all are hardcore movie buffs... all genres!
Gaming: Yes, I am a hardcore gamer & I prefer panels with less response times & minimal motion judder. I play mainly FPS & Strategy on my PC & PS3.
USB: Not a necessity that it plays DivX... Can get my hands on an external DivX player for 2-3k these days.
Internet: Not a necessity, but it's always good to have additional features.
Samsung TV's have a panel lottery. So I will only go for it if the panel version starts with SS or SQ. I don't know if Croma/Sony Mony [Mumbai] employees will have an idea of what version is being delivered from their warehouse. I'm just scared of getting a non-SPVA panel after commitment. I doubt I'll be able to get a replacement after I open the box.
I'm really very confused between these 3 TV's & need to buy them before the 15th of Nov as Diwali offers end. Please give me some suggestions. The 3D Sony 40HX800 is available at Croma at 110k + Free 3D glasses (Worth 3-5k).
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