LCD and Plasma Bargains and Discussions thread

[rodga]

for 9k I'd get the PS51E550

 

[flarkit]

Hey all - Need some help.

Family member has R9000 max to spend on a new LCD. TV will be in the lounge, view distance of about 3metres and the room has no direct sunlight that will affect it.

Looking for 42/46 size, LED LCD, 3D is not needed and doubt he will be able to use a smart TV - any recommendations?

So far I've seen the following:

SAMSUNG 46" (117cm) 3D FHD LED TV. Model: UA46EH6030
http://www.makro.co.za/p/31174/samsung-46-117cm-3d-fhd-led-tv/

That's a good choice IMO, I'm happy with ours. The image quality is great and it fits the budget

 

[PostmanPot]

Hey all - Need some help.

Family member has R9000 max to spend on a new LCD. TV will be in the lounge, view distance of about 3metres and the room has no direct sunlight that will affect it.

Looking for 42/46 size, LED LCD, 3D is not needed and doubt he will be able to use a smart TV - any recommendations?

So far I've seen the following:

SAMSUNG 46" (117cm) 3D FHD LED TV. Model: UA46EH6030
http://www.makro.co.za/p/31174/samsung-46-117cm-3d-fhd-led-tv/

Why not plasma? 51" FHD 3D for that price. And under those non bright conditions, it'll smoke similarly priced LCDs at picture quality.

 

[avr-rulez]

Why no 55" PDP from Samsung - or have I just been blind?

Where can I get hold of the Panasonic VT50 for veiwing test?

Currently have the LG Scarlet42" and going to 51" Sammy is only a small step up. SO looking for 55" PDP.

 

[Jared176]

Thanks for the response. They are looking for an LCD, I don't know enough about plasma's to recommend it to them. Why should they choose the plasma over lcd?

I should add that they mainly watch series/movies from a media player and the odd episode of 7de laan and isidingo on TV. No sport at all.

 

[Willie Trombone]

Plasma has better contrasts and 'in between' shades generally but needs a dimmer room generally.

 

[Brawler]

fyi got a UA46EH6030 for R7900 last week from Hircshs. R1100 less than Makro.

 

[Jared176]

fyi got a UA46EH6030 for R7900 last week from Hircshs. R1100 less than Makro.

Thanks for the heads up, will check with them and game, as i might be able to get a price beat.

 

[getafix33]

51e550 is a great price. FHD 3D with a 2 year warranty. Uses the same engine as the 60E550. You might even find a dealer to give you extra glasses and 3 movies they had on promo not so long ago.

Best bang for buck IMO.

Oh, plasma knocks the cr@p out of any LED in that price range.

 

[Sensorei]

Very happy with my 51e550 after previously owning a d550. My in laws who bought a 47" LG LED recently watched a movie at my place and afterwards the regret of not getting the plasma was obvious.

 

[getafix33]

Very happy with my 51e550 after previously owning a d550. My in laws who bought a 47" LG LED recently watched a movie at my place and afterwards the regret of not getting the plasma was obvious.

Say no more

 

[Edelweiss]

Hi guys
What's the best deal in cpt for a FULL HD 32" inch LCD/LED display around the R4k-R4.5k price price bracket? Should i even bother with sansui/telefunken/hisense etc? Also, is there a major difference between sony/samsung's Xreality/Hyperreal engines and the conventional sansui/hisense/sinotech tv's?
Really appreciate your help

 

[Roman4604]

Very happy with my 51e550 after previously owning a d550. My in laws who bought a 47" LG LED recently watched a movie at my place and afterwards the regret of not getting the plasma was obvious.

Personally I dont see that much of a variance between the two technologies once both are setup properly and fed the same quality input signal ...

http://mybroadband.co.za/vb/showthr...sions-thread?p=8958687&viewfull=1#post8958687

 

[johndoe1983]

Get Sammie 32 led with 200cmr. Think it's the ES32e5000?? Not sure on exact model nr, but they good!

 

[PostmanPot]

Get Sammie 32 led with 200cmr. Think it's the ES32e5000?? Not sure on exact model nr, but they good!

UA32EH5000 LCD is 50Hz (100CMR). I haven't seen anything higher than the standard 50Hz at 32", maybe the UA32ES6200 LCD is out there. There was a UA32D6000 LCD with 100Hz.

 

[PostmanPot]

Personally I dont see that much of a variance between the two technologies once both are setup properly and fed the same quality input signal ...

http://mybroadband.co.za/vb/showthr...sions-thread?p=8958687&viewfull=1#post8958687

Just goes to show how bigger & cheaper entry-mid plasma is able to compete with smaller & pricier mid LCD, in many cases better, esp. under the correct (low light) viewing conditions.

 

[Chingha]

"
55-inch UN55ES7003F 7003 Series LED Smart TV for $1,499.99.
46-inch UN46EH5300F 5300 Series LED Smart TV for $599.99.
40-inch UN40EH5300F 5300 series LED Smart TV for $449.99.
60-inch PN60E530A3F 530 Series Plasma TV for $849.99.
51-inch PN51E450A1F 450 Series Plasma TV for $479.99.
"
These are the "Black Friday" deals Samsung is offering in the States.

 

[iceman23]

Personally I dont see that much of a variance between the two technologies once both are setup properly and fed the same quality input signal ...

http://mybroadband.co.za/vb/showthr...sions-thread?p=8958687&viewfull=1#post8958687

I know you said that before but I have given up now. I just cannot get used to pic on the LED. have searched and tried a host of different settings from guys on avforums etc but just cant get used to it.

maybe there isnt actually anything wrong with it and its just me but i just cannot enjoy watching anything on it at the moment. i end up concentrating so much on the picture that i actually end up not really watching whats on.

 

[stevenv]

Are the current generation of plasmas still only suited for very low light environments? How do they handle reflection compared to some of the non-plasma screens currently on the market? For example, compared to the xxES6200 range?

 

[iceman23]

depends on the range i would guess. series 8 may be a lot better than series 5. i dont really have a reflection issue on my 6 series plasma from 3 years ago but last years d550 was pretty bad according to many on here. i think this years one is a lot better.