Looking at budget TVs (~20K). Micromax any good?

[driverace]

Hi Guys,

Looking for a Screen. Expected to serve as:

1. Laptop display extension - For at least a year or so.

Primary use: video streaming/surfing/photo editing(?)
secondary use: Standalone (occasional) TV - to play movies/TV-series off HDDs.
We do not intend to use it connected to DTH/cable though.

2. Bedroom TV(?) + occasional extra screen to work with.
(this would be after we shift into our home - around early 2015)

This will help me push actual "full blown" TV purchase until I save up enough!
I have depleted funds now - after booking a flat

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Suggestions welcome.

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Any feedback on this Micromax screen:
Link: Micromax TV (32")

It's only - 1366x768
But costs like 18~ 20K!
Has built in speakers (decent!)
Has all standard connections VGA/HDMI/AV in/out/USB.
Too much jargon on their site.IPS panel/zero black dots/blah blah..

Does that translate to good/ok/Nice picture quality?
I am only going ahead with assumption:
LED/LCD market has evolved well & low cost options should be at least at par with 5~6/10 in picture quality.

** I saw one video review online (there aren't many) - it said, the TV lacks "upscaling" - so SD content / lower than native resolution content is likely to be pixelated & have not-good reproduction.

Thanks,

Ace.

 

[efernand1]

Hi

Go through the below links to understand the difference in TVs today...

LCD vs LED vs Plasma

LED vs LCD vs plasma TV - Which? Technology

Can LED LCD look as good as plasma? - CNET

CNET's guide to 3D TV: What you (still) need to know - CNET

Whats the Difference Between Active 3D and Passive 3D TVs? | eBay

Today's TVs have a shorter lifespan (3-9 years)...typically after one or two years consumers face issues with the TV panels etc.....warranty plays a very important role.

Toshiba and Sharp offer 3 years warranty and good value for money spent....go to an electronics store and do a side by side comparision and read reviews on the internet...there are some threads / posts on Sony and Samsung on HFV.

Bottom line is decide on the size, decide on what connectivity / features you want and accordingly shortlist a few models based on what appeals to you in performance / budget and then choose the appropriate one ...make sure you read consumer reviews and complaints.....no point putting in money for something that would fail later...

 

[shreyaskini]

NOOO.. Micromax tv's are crap! Spend a bit more n get Toshiba/Philips/Sharp.

 

[driverace]

NOOO.. Micromax tv's are crap! Spend a bit more n get Toshiba/Philips/Sharp.

Thanks for the feedback.
Cr*p meaning - low on PQ or reliability or ??
A little more detail would help.

Any particular model recommendation from Toshiba/Sharp would be great!
Considering my requirements - that is..

Cheers,

Ace.

 

[efernand1]

Toshiba Cricket series or Sharp Quad series....the Sharp 341 / 344 / 350s are even good

 

[kaptan]

Toshiba makes some solid Tvs. I am using my Toshiba 32 inch for almost 4 years. Its working stunning. Go for Toshiba.hyeah:

 

[arunsankar]

+1 to Toshiba, they are absolute VFM and also comes with 3 year warranty. Their cricket series looks good. I am using a 3.5 year old Regza 32" which recently got demoted to my bedroom TV when a 40" Samsung took its place It never gave any headache, even the remote batteries are still the same

 

[shreyaskini]

Thanks for the feedback.
Cr*p meaning - low on PQ or reliability or ??
A little more detail would help.

Any particular model recommendation from Toshiba/Sharp would be great!
Considering my requirements - that is..

Cheers,

Ace.

micromax is low on everything