Desi Cartman Posted February 3, 2008 Share Posted February 3, 2008 I am planning to buy a new Plasma TV later today ... and was wondering what things I should be keeping in mind while I pick the right one. I am looking at 42 inch TVs right now ... any tips on what I should be careful about .. what should it have and what not please help ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apocalypse Posted February 3, 2008 Share Posted February 3, 2008 I dont know how the pricing goes in Australia but Panasonic is a good option I am not sure which models are available in Australia for Panasonic Is TH-42PX75U available there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desi Cartman Posted February 3, 2008 Author Share Posted February 3, 2008 I dont know how the pricing goes in Australia but Panasonic is a good option I am not sure which models are available in Australia for Panasonic Is TH-42PX75U available there? yes thats the one that I like too ! I am just confused about HD and Full HD etc ... what do i really need ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rajiv Posted February 3, 2008 Share Posted February 3, 2008 Plasma Only, not LCD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cybervickey Posted February 3, 2008 Share Posted February 3, 2008 yes thats the one that I like too ! I am just confused about HD and Full HD etc ... what do i really need ! full HD pretty much means 1080p resolution ( which is a must to be future proof)..... so make sure whichever one you get it should be a 1080p also make sure you have enough HDMI connections-they are the connections you are gonna need to hook up ur HD dvd players and what not ! btw why plasma? LCD is a better option since they last a lot longer , but plasma does gove you a better and brighter picture ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apocalypse Posted February 3, 2008 Share Posted February 3, 2008 What will you do with 1080p if no cable company is broadcasting in that? Only if you are buying a Blue Ray player you can get 1080p But for 42 inch screen hardly it makes any difference Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apocalypse Posted February 3, 2008 Share Posted February 3, 2008 yes thats the one that I like too ! I am just confused about HD and Full HD etc ... what do i really need ! TH-42PZ700U is the 1080p for that class Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desi Cartman Posted February 3, 2008 Author Share Posted February 3, 2008 What will you do with 1080p if no cable company is broadcasting in that? Only if you are buying a Blue Ray player you can get 1080p But for 42 inch screen hardly it makes any difference Thanks for all your input Foxtel is HD for few channnels now and most of the free to air channels like 9, 7 and 10 are HD already. I am still confuused about the Full HD and just HD ... I dont think most of the channels will go full had for at least 5-6 years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rajiv Posted February 3, 2008 Share Posted February 3, 2008 Sharp Aquos, all the way 1080p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apocalypse Posted February 3, 2008 Share Posted February 3, 2008 Thanks for all your input Foxtel is HD for few channnels now and most of the free to air channels like 9, 7 and 10 are HD already. I am still confuused about the Full HD and just HD ... I dont think most of the channels will go full had for at least 5-6 years yea those channel are 1080i at max. You may skip 1080p now Also just see the reviews of the tv before buying... electronics are very region specific Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gator Posted February 3, 2008 Share Posted February 3, 2008 Plasma used to be hands down better than LCD a couple of yrs bak... now LCD Tvs are much better.... there are more companies making LCD TVs and using more sophisticated signal processing processors... if money is not a constraint, go for 1080p.... if money is, use tht money to buy 720p and an HD DVD player or blu-ray.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandtest Posted February 3, 2008 Share Posted February 3, 2008 Plasma used to be hands down better than LCD a couple of yrs bak... now LCD Tvs are much better.... there are more companies making LCD TVs and using more sophisticated signal processing processors... if money is not a constraint, go for 1080p.... if money is, use tht money to buy 720p and an HD DVD player or blu-ray.... I need a new TV in small screen size range, perhaps 21"-24".....which brand/model you will suggest in this range. Our old BPL is giving trouble and planning for replacement with similiar, I will consider paying for an LCD if it's feasible and durability/longevity is assured. Plz note, I will be purchasing from India or at the most from a Gulf-country (say Dubai etc.) through friends. Btw..what's the cost of Sony-Bravia, is it available in 21"-24" size??...are LCD TVs repairable in India?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apocalypse Posted February 3, 2008 Share Posted February 3, 2008 I need a new TV in small screen size range, perhaps 21"-24".....which brand/model you will suggest in this range. Our old BPL is giving trouble and planning for replacement with similiar, I will consider paying for an LCD if it's feasible and durability/longevity is assured. Plz note, I will be purchasing from India or at the most from a Gulf-country (say Dubai etc.) through friends. Btw..what's the cost of Sony-Bravia, is it available in 21"-24" size??...are LCD TVs repairable in India?? My friend owns a Sony showroom and told me that Sony Bravia in India are directly imported from Japan. For 26" inch LCD the price would be around 32k rupees Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandtest Posted February 3, 2008 Share Posted February 3, 2008 My friend owns a Sony showroom and told me that Sony Bravia in India are directly imported from Japan. For 26" inch LCD the price would be around 32k rupees Apo, 32K is pretty low price for a Japanese make 26", Dubai duty free had more than 3k Dhs (approx 36K rupees) as starting price for Japanese make Bravia. I guess, it might be China/Malaysia/Thailand make. Where is your friends showroom? I will be interested if showroom is in Mumbai. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apocalypse Posted February 3, 2008 Share Posted February 3, 2008 Apo, 32K is pretty low price for a Japanese make 26", Dubai duty free had more than 3k Dhs (approx 36K rupees) as starting price for Japanese make Bravia. I guess, it might be China/Malaysia/Thailand make. Where is your friends showroom? I will be interested if showroom is in Mumbai. I just gave a rough price idea... But one thing for sure is that they are imported directly from Japan http://www.sony.co.in/product/klv-26v300a/sku/klv-26v300a%2Be32?site=hp_en_IN_i Sorry his showroom is very far from Mumbai Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandtest Posted February 3, 2008 Share Posted February 3, 2008 I just gave a rough price idea... But one thing for sure is that they are imported directly from Japan http://www.sony.co.in/product/klv-26v300a/sku/klv-26v300a%2Be32?site=hp_en_IN_i Sorry his showroom is very far from Mumbai Thanks for the link Apo...it has good info.:two_thumbs_up: Still, they haven't specifically mentioned there as Japan made (I still doubt they will sell Japan make in India)...anyway, there are many dealer addresses for Mumbai region, including a few in Andheri area, so perhaps it's better to check physically in store to confirm about Country of Make. Thanks a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apocalypse Posted February 3, 2008 Share Posted February 3, 2008 No Problem. When you personally go to check it, you can always bargain since price of electronics are regional Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gator Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 if u r buying LCD, go for atleast 26"... for a 26", u dont have to go for the top of the line, cos u really wont be able to make out the difference in resolutions.... i dont know about brands in india, but in US, i would have suggested vizio or insignia... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desi Cartman Posted February 11, 2008 Author Share Posted February 11, 2008 Thanks for your inputs. I finally bought it on sat. Its a Panasonic 42 inch HD plasma TV for A$ 1440.. I rented some movies and hooked it up with the home theatre ... Its just awesome. One problem though , since all desi DVDs are poor quality the pic is not clear . Channel 9 showed 20-20 in HD with surround sound so I am waiting for the next game that will be HD with SS. http://panasonic.com.au/products/details.cfm?objectID=3834 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fineleg Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 Congrats desi_downunder :thumbs_up: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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