Best 32" LCD TV ? (EDITED TITLE - Earlier it was 26")
Hello all,
I came across this wonderful forum 2 days ago, when I was googling for comparison between different LCD televisions of 26" size. And I right away registered myself in.
I am new to LCD TVs, their specifications and their importance, etc. So I would need the advice of the Audio/Video specialists here to guide me in my first LCD TV purchase. I am going to buy it in Jan first week, 2010.
I did try searching for reviews in this forum before posting this new thread, but most of are 32 or above it, and was finding it difficult to find a post relevant to my need, so I am posting this new thread. Excuse me if a similar post is already available in this forum.
After going through the posts in this forum, I've felt that LG is not that good, and Samsung and Sony are good. And lot of appreciation for Panasonic and Philips too. Considering all this and also my budget of 25 to 30 thousand rupees, I've shortlisted these two models:
These are the two models Sony KLV-26S550A:
KLV-26S550A : S Series : BRAVIA LCD TV : Sony India
Panasonic VIERA TH-26LE8:
VIERA TH-26LE8 | LE Series | Digital AV | Panasonic India
My usage will basically be watching Tata Sky, and DVD movies. The major difference (non technical) which I found between the above Sony & Panasonic models is that, the Panny 26 inch LE8 is just 23,500 (in Panasonic showroom, Bangalore) and the Sony is 27,000 (in Sony showroom, Bangalore). And with Panny, I get 3 yrs company warranty, but with Sony I get only one yr.
So can the specialists here (people like "madbullram", etc), please advice, as I need to buy one in 10 days. Thanks in advance.
Regards.
Hello all,
I came across this wonderful forum 2 days ago, when I was googling for comparison between different LCD televisions of 26" size. And I right away registered myself in.

I am new to LCD TVs, their specifications and their importance, etc. So I would need the advice of the Audio/Video specialists here to guide me in my first LCD TV purchase. I am going to buy it in Jan first week, 2010.
I did try searching for reviews in this forum before posting this new thread, but most of are 32 or above it, and was finding it difficult to find a post relevant to my need, so I am posting this new thread. Excuse me if a similar post is already available in this forum.
After going through the posts in this forum, I've felt that LG is not that good, and Samsung and Sony are good. And lot of appreciation for Panasonic and Philips too. Considering all this and also my budget of 25 to 30 thousand rupees, I've shortlisted these two models:
These are the two models Sony KLV-26S550A:
KLV-26S550A : S Series : BRAVIA LCD TV : Sony India
Panasonic VIERA TH-26LE8:
VIERA TH-26LE8 | LE Series | Digital AV | Panasonic India
My usage will basically be watching Tata Sky, and DVD movies. The major difference (non technical) which I found between the above Sony & Panasonic models is that, the Panny 26 inch LE8 is just 23,500 (in Panasonic showroom, Bangalore) and the Sony is 27,000 (in Sony showroom, Bangalore). And with Panny, I get 3 yrs company warranty, but with Sony I get only one yr.
So can the specialists here (people like "madbullram", etc), please advice, as I need to buy one in 10 days. Thanks in advance.

Regards.
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