Need Suggestions on buying LED TV/3D TV

ajayritik

Technomancer
Guys I'm planning to buy a LED TV or 3D TV and have checked various models. I'm thinking about 42". I'm not much of a techie guy so really can't give you much of idea as to what I should look for.

Budget 50k -90k

Can someone help me please?
 

aroraanant

Explorer
3D is not worth to buy right now.
So I suggest you to get a LED.
If you look in Samsung you fill find either 40" or 46". Though you can have a look at a 43" Plasma
Have a look at these:
Samsung 46 Inches Full HD LED 46D5500
Samsung 43 Inches HD Plasma PS43D450
Samsung 40 Inches Full HD LED 40D5900
The LEDs I have listed here are smart TVs and you can have to internet directly on your TV also.
The plasma I have listed is only HD and not Full HD but looking at the price of it,its really very good.

There are 2 other LED models also which are good in Samsung 5 series.But the one I have suggested you is the best of all.
 

aroraanant

Explorer
^^^^
The samsung one which I have suggested is better than sony.
I have compared both of them.
And also sony LEDs don't play every format through USB like mkv etc. while there is no such kind of problem in samsung
 

Sarath

iDota
I would say ditch 3D for now. It's gimmicky and good for theaters. Will give you a headache if you use it in your TV which is used for prolonged viewing.

Coming to your choices of TV, I see you have decided to go with LCD technology.

Sony EX520 would be my preference but the Samsung models given above are equally good.

All the stuff about internet TV, apps etc look unnecessary to me. Do not pay for features you wont use.

I would suggest you go to the showroom and audition the TV with some of your movies etc. Take a DVD along with you for comparison. You might notice subtle differences and might be able to choose one. Just hope they are factory calibrated properly. Coz changing the settings one TV can act like another.

Avoid the Sony NX series, unnecessarily glossy and glaring.
 
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ajayritik

ajayritik

Technomancer
I would say ditch 3D for now. It's gimmicky and good for theaters. Will give you a headache if you use it in your TV which is used for prolonged viewing.

Coming to your choices of TV, I see you have decided to go with LCD technology.

Sony EX520 would be my preference but the Samsung models given above are equally good.

All the stuff about internet TV, apps etc look unnecessary to me. Do not pay for features you wont use.

I would suggest you go to the showroom and audition the TV with some of your movies etc. Take a DVD along with you for comparison. You might notice subtle differences and might be able to choose one. Just hope they are factory calibrated properly. Coz changing the settings one TV can act like another.

Avoid the Sony NX series, unnecessarily glossy and glaring.

Actually I'm very skeptical this time coz last time I bought Sony Home Theater which doesn't have USB Support and now I have to burn every movie which I watch on a DVD rather than playing it directly using USB Stick.

So considering this experience I thought maybe 3D will be the future so maybe it makes sense to buy 3D now rather than down the line.

What do you mean by LCD Technology? Are you saying compared to Plasma or LED?

I agree completely with you about the internet thing I don't think it's really required.

Thanks for your suggestions!
 

sam9953

True Manchester City fan
I would suggest you not to go for a Sony TV if you are Movie watcher as several formats are not supported by Sony and secondly User Interface of Samsung is better than Sony as well. Go for Samsung.
 

sam9953

True Manchester City fan
My ultimate suggestion for you would be to go for a Samsung Led TV. Sony is not as good when it comes to UI and movie formats and 3D still has some time to spread in the market.
 

aroraanant

Explorer
Don't go for sony.
And getting a 3D TV is useless.
And if you will compare Other LEDs with Samsung and their features then you will find that Samsung is good.
 
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ajayritik

ajayritik

Technomancer
Don't go for sony.
And getting a 3D TV is useless.
And if you will compare Other LEDs with Samsung and their features then you will find that Samsung is good.

Why would you say 3D TV is useless? Any specific reasons?
I'm surprised that Sony costs lesser than Samsung with almost the same features. I thought it would be other way round.
There should be some strong justification for Samsung to be higher priced!
 

aroraanant

Explorer
There are no 3D content available in the market and it will take a long time to come to India.And also if you wanna view 3D content you have to wear glasses which I feel is not a good thing, as one don't feel wearing glasses all the time to view a movie or anything.
If you compare the specs like contrast ratio and all then you will find that samsung is better than sony. And also sony is ruling the market these days so its brand value in Television sector has increased.
And one more reason is sony LCD/LEDs doesn't play many video formats while the Samsung plays almost every format.
 
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ajayritik

ajayritik

Technomancer
Need to decide between these three.
Sony 46EX720
Samsung 46D6000

or
Samsung 46D5500
 
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aroraanant

Explorer
Samsung 6 series and sony EX720 series are 3D LEDs.
And I personally suggest that there is no use of buying 3D TVs.
Also all have already suggested you to buy Samsung over Sony.
while the the Samsung 5 series are LEDs.
So now I think I have made it easy for you to decide.
 

aroraanant

Explorer
Sony won't play all the video formats while the samsung plays all formats.
On the other hand when you will compare the other specs also you will find that samsung to be better.
And also look wise Samsung is better
 

sam9953

True Manchester City fan
@ajay I completely agree with aroraant. I am a sony EX420 user and I know that even though the Sony TV look beautiful they are not very good if you are a great movie watcher. And if you search thoroughly then Sony is not cheaper than Samsung, it is the other way round.
 
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ajayritik

ajayritik

Technomancer
These are the prices. I don' think Sony is that expensive compared to Samsung.

Sony 46EX720 Rs 87k from Sony Center
Samsung 46D6000 from Samsung Rs 87k
or
Samsung 46D5500from Samsung Plaza 79k


Guys. I'm sure there are many folks out here who have LED/LCD 3D TV's and can share some information. But pretty sad that only two-three guys out there who are helping me decide this. :(
 

aroraanant

Explorer
In around 80k you can get the samsung 46D5500 with a 22" L SamsungCD.
So if you are not getting that LCD then the price should be below 70-75k.
And the price of Sony EX720 should be below 85k.
And Samsung 46D6000 should cost you under 90k with 2 3D Glasses and a 22" Samsung LCD.So without that it should cost you around 75-80k
 
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