Hi everyone,
I am planning to buy a 40/42" TV (with 100 Hz technology preferably). The viewing distance is approximately 9 to 11 feet. My requirement is mainly movies for the time being (DVDs). I may connect my PC also (since it is going to be in the study room cum Home Theater room) later on (for movies). In future, I will also add Blueray and SD broadcast to the stable. I have searched through the market and found following models (listed with prices) which should suit my need:
1. Philips LCD 42PFL7403 (82K at Ezone, 94K at Croma)
2. Philips LCD 42PFL9703 (1.1L at Croma)
3. Sony LCD 40W450 (1.07L at Croma, 1.06L at Ezone)
4. Samsung LCD 40A650 (84K at Next, 85.5K at Pai, 89K at Ezone, 94K at Croma)
5. Panasonic Plasma PV8/PV80 (48K/52K at Panasonic brand shop, 55K at croma for PV80)
All the above TVs support 100Hz technology. All are Full HD models except for Panasonic Plasma.
I have auditioned all the above mentioned flat panels. If it is simply to go with watching DVD movies (SD content), then Panasonic Plasma appears to be the winner (good VFM). I could not differentiate much between above TVs except when it came to fast motion sequences (or the camera fast Panning across). The Plasma TV scores over others on this front (with the slight exception of W series where again Panasonic Plasma I thought was better, but Sony was close). The Full HD content was better on all LCDs (crispier); but Plasma was also good. I also found Samsung to be juddery than others (with 100 Hz enabled) and colors (specially grass color) to be slightly un-natural. I tried to play with settings for a while; but could not succeed.
I have short-listed #1, #3 and #5. I need your opinions on these TVs (or other TVs you feel may serve my need). In addition, my concern with Plasma is the power consumption (12 hrs average viewing per week) and heat it may generate. When I am working on comp; I will be just 3-4 feet away from the TV. Will sitting so close be uncomfortable because of heat?
Thanks
I am planning to buy a 40/42" TV (with 100 Hz technology preferably). The viewing distance is approximately 9 to 11 feet. My requirement is mainly movies for the time being (DVDs). I may connect my PC also (since it is going to be in the study room cum Home Theater room) later on (for movies). In future, I will also add Blueray and SD broadcast to the stable. I have searched through the market and found following models (listed with prices) which should suit my need:
1. Philips LCD 42PFL7403 (82K at Ezone, 94K at Croma)
2. Philips LCD 42PFL9703 (1.1L at Croma)
3. Sony LCD 40W450 (1.07L at Croma, 1.06L at Ezone)
4. Samsung LCD 40A650 (84K at Next, 85.5K at Pai, 89K at Ezone, 94K at Croma)
5. Panasonic Plasma PV8/PV80 (48K/52K at Panasonic brand shop, 55K at croma for PV80)
All the above TVs support 100Hz technology. All are Full HD models except for Panasonic Plasma.
I have auditioned all the above mentioned flat panels. If it is simply to go with watching DVD movies (SD content), then Panasonic Plasma appears to be the winner (good VFM). I could not differentiate much between above TVs except when it came to fast motion sequences (or the camera fast Panning across). The Plasma TV scores over others on this front (with the slight exception of W series where again Panasonic Plasma I thought was better, but Sony was close). The Full HD content was better on all LCDs (crispier); but Plasma was also good. I also found Samsung to be juddery than others (with 100 Hz enabled) and colors (specially grass color) to be slightly un-natural. I tried to play with settings for a while; but could not succeed.
I have short-listed #1, #3 and #5. I need your opinions on these TVs (or other TVs you feel may serve my need). In addition, my concern with Plasma is the power consumption (12 hrs average viewing per week) and heat it may generate. When I am working on comp; I will be just 3-4 feet away from the TV. Will sitting so close be uncomfortable because of heat?
Thanks