Hi all,
I have planned to purchase a 42 inch TV for our new house by the year end. Therefore, Me and my brother have started the DEMOs in different shops. I didnt want to make the post long i'll ignore why other models are rejected. We have demoed almost all models in 42 inch range in all brands.. After ruling out many TVs now i am unable to select between Panasonic Plasma P42ST30D or LG LED 42LW4500.
Panasonic Plasma P42ST30D:
Initial Price quoted: 69K (yet to negotiate)
1.) Excellent PQ for HD content. It was just unbeatable (Remember i have demoed only 42 inch TVs so no comparision with other higher series like VT30 etc..). It was so cool for the eyes.. I cannot stop speaking about the 2D HD picture quality. To me almost all other 42" is only next to it.
2.) SD is just OK. But HD Channels were good in it.
3.) 3D is just about OK. To me no 3D TVs come closer to LG 42LW4500 as far as 3D is concerned.
4.) 2D to 3D was not good. Its better to watch a HD film in 2D rather than converting it to 3D in this TV.
5.) Excellent brightness and contrast for a plasma TV even in bright room. The settings were Brightness = 0, Contrast = 50 in the showroom.
6.) Active 3D so that you get rechargable 3D glass. Also the big downside here is only one glass free and if i need another the cost is 6K:sad:
7.) I dont care about the Sound quality as i will have a 7.1 setup.
LG LED 42LW4500:
Initial Price quoted: 72K (yet to negotiate)
1.) Excellent PQ. Brightness was good since its LED. But not sure how much its gonna irritate the eyes in a dark room. Also, this is definitely only next to Panny and cannot equal it.
2.) Was not able to check the DTH picture quality since its not connected to the DTH.
3.) 3D just is awesome. All other brands are much below than this. But i also understand it converts the Full HD to 540 Pixels during 3D.
4.) 2D to 3D was good. Objects didnt come out of screen but it was with a good amount of depth inside the screen.
5.) Passive 3D. So the glasses are light, cheap. Also, currently 4 glasses free and i can bargain and get few more too.
My requirement is as follows.
1.) I will not be changing TV atleast for the next 5 or 6 years.
2.) Will be placed in Living room. So room will be bright during normal viewing of DTH channels. But, when watching movies all doors will be shut and the room will be dark. Therefore, need a TV with brightness accordingly which can be good in both these conditions.
3.) Prefer 3D since will be buying next TV only after few years. so that my TV doesnt go outdated.
4.) Should be good even if watched 3D for long time. Atleast 3 hrs continuously.
5.) Brightness shouldnt irritate the eyes when the room is dark.
My max budget: 70K.
Screensize required is 40" or 42". Any technology will do be it LED, LCD or Plasma as far as picture is good.
Few Other models tried are: Samsung 6 series LED 3D, Samsung 5 Series, Panny U30 Plasma, etc. Not interested in Sony.
Therefore, Please let me know which model to choose from these two.
I have planned to purchase a 42 inch TV for our new house by the year end. Therefore, Me and my brother have started the DEMOs in different shops. I didnt want to make the post long i'll ignore why other models are rejected. We have demoed almost all models in 42 inch range in all brands.. After ruling out many TVs now i am unable to select between Panasonic Plasma P42ST30D or LG LED 42LW4500.
Panasonic Plasma P42ST30D:
Initial Price quoted: 69K (yet to negotiate)
1.) Excellent PQ for HD content. It was just unbeatable (Remember i have demoed only 42 inch TVs so no comparision with other higher series like VT30 etc..). It was so cool for the eyes.. I cannot stop speaking about the 2D HD picture quality. To me almost all other 42" is only next to it.
2.) SD is just OK. But HD Channels were good in it.
3.) 3D is just about OK. To me no 3D TVs come closer to LG 42LW4500 as far as 3D is concerned.
4.) 2D to 3D was not good. Its better to watch a HD film in 2D rather than converting it to 3D in this TV.
5.) Excellent brightness and contrast for a plasma TV even in bright room. The settings were Brightness = 0, Contrast = 50 in the showroom.
6.) Active 3D so that you get rechargable 3D glass. Also the big downside here is only one glass free and if i need another the cost is 6K:sad:
7.) I dont care about the Sound quality as i will have a 7.1 setup.
LG LED 42LW4500:
Initial Price quoted: 72K (yet to negotiate)
1.) Excellent PQ. Brightness was good since its LED. But not sure how much its gonna irritate the eyes in a dark room. Also, this is definitely only next to Panny and cannot equal it.
2.) Was not able to check the DTH picture quality since its not connected to the DTH.
3.) 3D just is awesome. All other brands are much below than this. But i also understand it converts the Full HD to 540 Pixels during 3D.
4.) 2D to 3D was good. Objects didnt come out of screen but it was with a good amount of depth inside the screen.
5.) Passive 3D. So the glasses are light, cheap. Also, currently 4 glasses free and i can bargain and get few more too.
My requirement is as follows.
1.) I will not be changing TV atleast for the next 5 or 6 years.
2.) Will be placed in Living room. So room will be bright during normal viewing of DTH channels. But, when watching movies all doors will be shut and the room will be dark. Therefore, need a TV with brightness accordingly which can be good in both these conditions.
3.) Prefer 3D since will be buying next TV only after few years. so that my TV doesnt go outdated.
4.) Should be good even if watched 3D for long time. Atleast 3 hrs continuously.
5.) Brightness shouldnt irritate the eyes when the room is dark.
My max budget: 70K.
Screensize required is 40" or 42". Any technology will do be it LED, LCD or Plasma as far as picture is good.
Few Other models tried are: Samsung 6 series LED 3D, Samsung 5 Series, Panny U30 Plasma, etc. Not interested in Sony.
Therefore, Please let me know which model to choose from these two.