Need to buy an LED TV (32")

[Ravi]

hello ECland,
I am planning to buy a 32" LED TV (1080p). Can you please recommend one? LG, Samsung, Bravia, Philips?
Thanks
Ravi

[AmthaLal]

Originally Posted by Ravi

hello ECland,
I am planning to buy a 32" LED TV (1080p). Can you please recommend one? LG, Samsung, Bravia, Philips?
Thanks
Ravi

Samsung is the best.
Have 40", and love it.

Go to any appliance store and see the result yourself on side by side. Literally. I mean tell the sells staff to turn off rest (brands) if they are placed apart.

Second choice would be Bravia.

[marvelous]

to get cool result for long time you would like Bravia

40"/42" much better than 32"

[rationalthinker]

Actually, in India, transmission is still in 4/3 aspect ratio while all these slim TVs are 16/9.
So there is some distortion!
Shops cunningly show some DVD to 'help' you judge the quality.

[BKN]

you only buy for picture quality..not audio...almost all LCD/LED TV sets spend hardly 25-30 USD on Audio circuits (including Speakers)

[echarcha]

Are you going to view all HD channels? Or its Zee TV Saas Bahu serials? Or a mix of both?

Does your cable provider really provide HD or just compressed HD like quality? Does it matter if you can see the acne and zits on VJs of MTV or pock marks on Jay Leno's chin?

All this is to decide if you wish to shell out extra bucks for FULL HD.

Do you plan to buy a BLU RAY player and then watch some HD movies?

Again, there are many TVs in LED which are either FULL HD or HD READY. The brand does not really matter these days as most are competent and good companies.

[Ravi]

Actually, in India, transmission is still in 4/3 aspect ratio while all these slim TVs are 16/9.

More annoying than 4/3 ar is the fact the people like to watch it in 16:9 AR. For some reason everything needs to be in cinemascope.

Originally Posted by echarcha

Are you going to view all HD channels?All this is to decide if you wish to shell out extra bucks for FULL Ye.
Do you plan to buy a BLU RAY player and then watch some HD movies?

Yeah, I'll watch mostly HD (animal planet, natgeo, football, blu ray etc). No sas bahu.
I'd also like to make it future proof (5-6 years).
I am interested in what features to look for. I know some TVs can play right from USB - which is cool, but I don't tend to trust built in codecs.

[28virgo]

I think Samsung would be your best bet. They have the internet ready 1080p HDTV's 120hz are really getting rave reviews.

I think you should go for the 46" model. 32'' would be too small.

Do remember to buy the wireless USB adapter since its sold separately.

[Premi]

Originally Posted by 28virgo

I think Samsung would be your best bet. They have the internet ready 1080p HDTV's 120hz are really getting rave reviews.

I think you should go for the 46" model. 32'' would be too small.

Do remember to buy the wireless USB adapter since its sold separately.

he might need it for the study room ..not for media room.

[Napolean]

I agree with echarcha - many brands have same quality as far as LED TVs are concerned.So no need to spend money on buying a branded TV when you get the same quality at much less price.
My recommendation - Vizio - good quality ,less price.

[Ravi]

Originally Posted by Napolean

Vizio - good quality ,less price.

In US I often saw Vizio at Costco. I really like that TV, but not sure if you can those here in India.

[Premi]

Originally Posted by Ravi

In US I often saw Vizio at Costco. I really like that TV, but not sure if you can those here in India.

oh .... in india.

you can choose Samsung or Toshiba with good service term.

india walon ko 32 aur khud ke liye 60.... bahut na insaafi hai ye.

let them experience the magic of 46 atleast. noh...

[dollyg]

Originally Posted by AmthaLal

Samsung is the best.
Have 40", and love it.

Go to any appliance store and see the result yourself on side by side. Literally. I mean tell the sells staff to turn off rest (brands) if they are placed apart.

Second choice would be Bravia.

i would have gone with bravia

[razzrhino]

at 32 inches if i were you, i wouldn't worry about brands or future proofing it.. i'd just pick whatever was the best deal out there... and india does seem to have some good deals with flat panel tvs these days.. i noticed a 40 something LG at my parents house a few years back and the price sounded pretty reasonable too..

[badriprasad]

32" Screen! 40" screen! Bullshit.

Doctor told me to not sit too close to television cause it damages eyesight ... this considering my television is Sony 17 inch. It comes with remote control. I sit and watch like royalty.

Who are you people? Do you live in a normal home or a house size of movie theater? Ravi Sahib ... these Mukesh Ambanis are making a fool of you. Don't listen to them. There is new 21 inch latest model Sony in market ... perfect for a man of refined tastes like yourself.