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My C3 lags sometimes, budget LG TVs will also lag at times. It won't be laggy mess for sure, you can try it at stores.
Need Smart 4K TV
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TheSloth
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what kind of content is lagging?
omega44-xt
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Sometimes after boot, say I click YT icon, everything freezes for a few seconds. This was not the case when TV was new with older webOS. I updated my TV a month or so earlier. Crunchyroll app takes time to load, might be a poorly optimised app though (always was the case).
rockfella
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I use STB and avoid the LG OS.Buy the cheapest 2023-24 model?
www.amazon.in/LG-inches-Ultra-Smart-55UR7500PSC/dp/B0C83J8YF8
This will suffice, is under 40k with CC discount.
Annoying thing about most TVs IMO is the remote (lack of play/pause button) and the OS (more like weak hardware leading to lags at time).
I couldn't find a way to completely stop OS update prompt. OS update did make my LG C3 lag at times. I'm avoiding recent updates for now. Android stick options are limited, sadly Chromecast 4K is no longer available but its remote is not good as well. Nvidia Shield is expensive, old & have to import
omega44-xt
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Why even consider such a small brand? If you want to experiment, your call.
Xiaomi/Redmi, Hisense 55" TVs sell for 30-32k during sales (can consider Toshiba & Acer as well if you want), any day those are better choices than small unknown brands if you don't want to spend 40k on LG/Samsung 55". Nothing else to add honestly.
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shreeux
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Festival sale... price will drop or only for CC holders?
I don't have CC... That's why I miss most deals
LG/Samsung has extended warranty that are expensive as per price, more than 14% of the product per year. Other brands more than 4% of product per year
TheSloth
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Unfortunately yes, most of the discounts are on CCs. And the big festival discounts are quite far. You need to decide if you want to wait for Independence Day/Aadi month sale or get the TV now without extending warranty.
Edit: As per following post, nearest sale in May!
Edit: As per following post, nearest sale in May!
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omega44-xt
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Nearest major sale is in May, gets some good deals but you need CC. If you are not financially irresponsible, no reason to not get multiple CCs.
omega44-xt
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TN is non existent in TVs
Mostly IPS these days, Samsung might be VA. IMO both are fine for TVs at this price. VA has better contrast ratio with reduced viewing angle vs IPS. VA might face black smearing issue vs glow issue on IPS panels.
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shreeux
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What about Xiaomi?
TheSloth
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You can ask these things from the showroom executive. But generally speaking, if you are able to see the picture on the TV from an angle without much loss of the quality on the screen then its IPS, if the color or content fades from the angle, its VA panel. JUst check some youtube videos, you will understand what I tried to say.
omega44-xt
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As mentioned, most panels are IPS these days, even on Chinese TVs. Samsung might be only big company with VA panel these days.
Check the listing of Redmi TV on amazon, it markets wide viewing angle, so IPS panel. Can just check Q&A section on amazon or FK to see what people say.
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shreeux
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www.youtube.com/watch?v=0KdEfaKIe8A&ab_channel=VineetMalhotra
Looks fine for me....Mi Xiaomi 138 cm (55 inches) X Series 4K LED Smart Google TV
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shreeux
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BOOKED.....Mi Xiaomi 138 cm (55 inches) X Series 4K LED Smart Google TV
omega44-xt
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Final price?
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shreeux
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Mi Xiaomi 138 cm (55 inches) X Series 4K LED Smart Google TV - ₹37,999/-
Mi Extended Warranty 1 Year- ₹1,499
After request installation, Service center call offers 2 years Mi Extended Warranty... If not book online Extended Warranty
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omega44-xt
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You overpaid for a Xiaomi TV at 38k, should have bought LG/Samsung at 40-42k. 55" Chinese 4K TVs are not worth 35k+ considering the inferior software post processing. At 40k, you get 120Hz or FALD on Chinese TVs.
Speakers might not sound clear at very high volumes, see how it is.
Why will anyone ask to avoid using an ext speaker or soundbar? Salesman might be just lying as usual.