kumareshwar
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Hi,
I am seriously considering an upgrade from my 32inch Sharp Aquos 32A53 100/120Hz LCD TV. I think a bigger screen size, say 46 inches would be a nice choice esp because of my 7.1 setup with Wharfedale 9.6 Towers etc. I have initially thought of importing it from the USA but after going thro the responses to my previous post on the subject, I have decided to buy it in India. After great deliberation and quite a few visits to some stores, I have almost decided on Samsung LN 46A650. It has great contrast and the picture looks great. However. I found a few issues with the model:
1. Its Ultrabright Screen reflects ambient light a lot. Of course, I can keep ambient light well under control at night.
2. Its Standard Defenition TV quality from Tatasky seems to be of poorer quality compared to my Sharp.
3. I have read in some reviews that a bright spot is found on the LCD Screen and it shuts off suddenly. There seems to be a software upgrade. I donno for what benefit as I have come across that on Amazon.com. Can I upgrade the software as it is on a USA site and may not suit Indian models?
4. What about the 610 model? Except that it is not 100 Hz and the contrast ratio is 30000:1 while the 650 has 50000:1, there seems to be no other differences in specs. The picture, I found, was much more contrasty and with brighter colours on the 650 with all the settings being similar.
I compared the picture on both these models to that of the Sony W series model and found the Samsung models to be slightly better.
As usual, I am in a great dilemma as to what to buy. No important decision is easy, I have discovered when I bought my Home Theater.
I am sure that I would get proper advice on the forum like I had when I wanted to buy a Home Theater. I plan to buy in the next couple of days. So, please guide me. I watch standard television and movies too. Thanks in advance.
Venkat was mentioning a Projector. I am sure it would be a more expensive proposition.
Eswar.
I am seriously considering an upgrade from my 32inch Sharp Aquos 32A53 100/120Hz LCD TV. I think a bigger screen size, say 46 inches would be a nice choice esp because of my 7.1 setup with Wharfedale 9.6 Towers etc. I have initially thought of importing it from the USA but after going thro the responses to my previous post on the subject, I have decided to buy it in India. After great deliberation and quite a few visits to some stores, I have almost decided on Samsung LN 46A650. It has great contrast and the picture looks great. However. I found a few issues with the model:
1. Its Ultrabright Screen reflects ambient light a lot. Of course, I can keep ambient light well under control at night.
2. Its Standard Defenition TV quality from Tatasky seems to be of poorer quality compared to my Sharp.
3. I have read in some reviews that a bright spot is found on the LCD Screen and it shuts off suddenly. There seems to be a software upgrade. I donno for what benefit as I have come across that on Amazon.com. Can I upgrade the software as it is on a USA site and may not suit Indian models?
4. What about the 610 model? Except that it is not 100 Hz and the contrast ratio is 30000:1 while the 650 has 50000:1, there seems to be no other differences in specs. The picture, I found, was much more contrasty and with brighter colours on the 650 with all the settings being similar.
I compared the picture on both these models to that of the Sony W series model and found the Samsung models to be slightly better.
As usual, I am in a great dilemma as to what to buy. No important decision is easy, I have discovered when I bought my Home Theater.
I am sure that I would get proper advice on the forum like I had when I wanted to buy a Home Theater. I plan to buy in the next couple of days. So, please guide me. I watch standard television and movies too. Thanks in advance.
Venkat was mentioning a Projector. I am sure it would be a more expensive proposition.
Eswar.
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