gadgetcrazy
Member
I was drawn into this forum looking for some of the answers to my innumerable queries regarding the choice of a TV.
Having been on this forum for less than a week, I have come to realize the enormity of my ignorance with respect to TVs. It seems I have been living on a different planet all together.
As any common bloke, I was looking for a good looking LCD which was full HD.
The above decision was based on 2 assumptions
1. Plasma TVs are damn costly, out of reach for people like me.
2. Full HD is the way to go.
Now that I have been here, and read a fair bit, I have decided to go for a 42 inch plasma and not for the 32 inch Sony NX500 that I had almost zeroed in upon. Thank you all the learned people for posting so much information.
I have shortlisted the following models which are priced as below in Delhi:
1. Panasonic X10 - 39k (will negotiate)
2. Panasonic C10 - 35k
3. LG PQ70 - ~42k
4. Samsung B450 - looks like it is being phased out. C450 is 46k
My first preference is X10
I am graduating from a 21 CRT to this. So in terms of size of the screen as well as picture quality, it is going to be a quantum leap for me.
My viewing would consist of DTH (Reliance Big TV) as well BD/ HD rips that I have downloaded over the last couple of years. Most of them are 720p. I personally am not a gamer but my son is 3 and a half year old. I presume it will still take 4-5 years for him to take the plunge. My viewing distance would be 12-15 feet.
I have some queries
1. Would you guys concur with my assessment of purchasing a HD ready plasma TV?
2. Why are Panasonic TVs cheaper than the others?
3. Is Panasonic X10 a good buy?
4. How serious is the image burn issue with Plasma TVs in general and Panasonics in particular?
5. How bad is the after sales service with Panasonic? I have read some people complaining but I have also seen people complain about Samsung as well. I guess bad apples would be everywhere.
6. I may not be able to go through the run-in schedule that some people mention very rigorously. Is it a must?
7. How do I make sure that the TV has not been used before as Demo or otherwise.
Apologies for the long post. Looking forward to responses as I need to make the decision by tomorrow.
Thanks everyone in advance.
Having been on this forum for less than a week, I have come to realize the enormity of my ignorance with respect to TVs. It seems I have been living on a different planet all together.
As any common bloke, I was looking for a good looking LCD which was full HD.
The above decision was based on 2 assumptions
1. Plasma TVs are damn costly, out of reach for people like me.
2. Full HD is the way to go.
Now that I have been here, and read a fair bit, I have decided to go for a 42 inch plasma and not for the 32 inch Sony NX500 that I had almost zeroed in upon. Thank you all the learned people for posting so much information.
I have shortlisted the following models which are priced as below in Delhi:
1. Panasonic X10 - 39k (will negotiate)
2. Panasonic C10 - 35k
3. LG PQ70 - ~42k
4. Samsung B450 - looks like it is being phased out. C450 is 46k
My first preference is X10
I am graduating from a 21 CRT to this. So in terms of size of the screen as well as picture quality, it is going to be a quantum leap for me.
My viewing would consist of DTH (Reliance Big TV) as well BD/ HD rips that I have downloaded over the last couple of years. Most of them are 720p. I personally am not a gamer but my son is 3 and a half year old. I presume it will still take 4-5 years for him to take the plunge. My viewing distance would be 12-15 feet.
I have some queries
1. Would you guys concur with my assessment of purchasing a HD ready plasma TV?
2. Why are Panasonic TVs cheaper than the others?
3. Is Panasonic X10 a good buy?
4. How serious is the image burn issue with Plasma TVs in general and Panasonics in particular?
5. How bad is the after sales service with Panasonic? I have read some people complaining but I have also seen people complain about Samsung as well. I guess bad apples would be everywhere.
6. I may not be able to go through the run-in schedule that some people mention very rigorously. Is it a must?
7. How do I make sure that the TV has not been used before as Demo or otherwise.
Apologies for the long post. Looking forward to responses as I need to make the decision by tomorrow.
Thanks everyone in advance.