Hi everyone, my 1st post here. I have shortlisted these 2 models.
I have been following a few websites, including this one from the past week. Inspite of reading a lot, i still find it difficult to decide.
If i didnt visit showrooms much, i would have gone ahead with the PV8 without any doubt in my mind. I have compared them 4 times till now, with a different showroom each time. This is my current state of mind -
1) The main issue is that i just havn't seen anything bad in PQ of the Samsung 40A450. Things are not matching well what majority people are saying. HD content is, and was always going to be better in the Samsung, but talking about SD, i didnt see any problem either. Picture was definitely brighter, and more clearer compared with PV8. I tried watching fast movements in sports channels. Panasonic seemed to give out a stable picture with lesser pixelations, but it was a small difference. It was quite rare too. My girlfriend was never able spot it. If you ask me which TV i'll prefer for such channles, i'll still go with Samsung LCD even though i think many people are favouring the PV8.
2) Price of Panasonic = 45K, Samsung = 56K. Discounts of upto 1K or 2K more are possible in each of the models if i manage to bargain them properly at buying time. Price tag advantage of Panasonic is the only reason i've considered it till now, because i'm a bit tight on the budget. I can buy a home theatre very soon, along with PV8. If i go with Samsung, i'll have to wait.
3) I'll be using the TV in my living room. Lots of light here. And there will be more, falling right on the screen during day time. These reflections are very annoying already in my CRT. I found that PV8 has simliar glass on the outside. Will this be an issue?
Opinions please.
I have been following a few websites, including this one from the past week. Inspite of reading a lot, i still find it difficult to decide.
If i didnt visit showrooms much, i would have gone ahead with the PV8 without any doubt in my mind. I have compared them 4 times till now, with a different showroom each time. This is my current state of mind -
1) The main issue is that i just havn't seen anything bad in PQ of the Samsung 40A450. Things are not matching well what majority people are saying. HD content is, and was always going to be better in the Samsung, but talking about SD, i didnt see any problem either. Picture was definitely brighter, and more clearer compared with PV8. I tried watching fast movements in sports channels. Panasonic seemed to give out a stable picture with lesser pixelations, but it was a small difference. It was quite rare too. My girlfriend was never able spot it. If you ask me which TV i'll prefer for such channles, i'll still go with Samsung LCD even though i think many people are favouring the PV8.
2) Price of Panasonic = 45K, Samsung = 56K. Discounts of upto 1K or 2K more are possible in each of the models if i manage to bargain them properly at buying time. Price tag advantage of Panasonic is the only reason i've considered it till now, because i'm a bit tight on the budget. I can buy a home theatre very soon, along with PV8. If i go with Samsung, i'll have to wait.
3) I'll be using the TV in my living room. Lots of light here. And there will be more, falling right on the screen during day time. These reflections are very annoying already in my CRT. I found that PV8 has simliar glass on the outside. Will this be an issue?
Opinions please.
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