I Am Shopping For A Flat Screen Tv

[ericg1953]

I am about to buy a flat screen television, probably 42" and was wondering who has the best selection and prices here in Pattaya. Still not sure if Plasma or LCD is the way to go.

[expatgaz]

Got a great Plasma from the shop on Sukhumvit, pretty close to Pattaya Klang, can't remember the name.Opted for a Toshiba abt 200k if I rember right.Don't go for a cheap plasma with "no name" false economy.

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[Maigo6]

I think that shop is Numchai.

I bought a Home theatre system in the other shop nearby, after I went to Numchai and it was 700 baht cheaper!!!!

So I would recommend Numchai for sure.

[LaoPo]

I am about to buy a flat screen television, probably 42" and was wondering who has the best selection and prices here in Pattaya.

Still not sure if Plasma or LCD is the way to go.

'Experts' say that up to 32-36"" it's better to have an LCD screen; above that Plasma.

I don't know anything about Thai prices though. Myself, I spoiled my wife with a B&O 32" (80 cms diagonal with automatic 'turning')...fabulous quality and big enough screen.

This one:

more info:

http://www.bang-olufsen.com/web2/systems/p...b=tv&prodid=551

42" is VERY big...depends on the distance from your viewing point. Don't buy too big though!

LaoPo

Edited March 24, 2006 by LaoPo

[Thaipwriter]

Don't buy too big though!

I want a TV that shows people at actual size.

Then i will be happy.

I reckon its near impossible to have TV that is "too big"

its a bit like having a beer that is "too cold"

It just cant happen

[LaoPo]

Don't buy too big though!

I want a TV that shows people at actual size.

Then i will be happy.

I reckon its near impossible to have TV that is "too big"

its a bit like having a beer that is "too cold"

It just cant happen

I'm sorry, I disagree.

If your viewing distance is not more than 2 1/2 - 3 meters a VERY big screen will hurt your eyes and is in fact BAD for your eyes and watching becomes very tiring.

LaoPo

[Phil Conners]

Numchai has the best after-sale service in Pattaya!

[djinn]

I bought a Pro vision 42 inches flat tv last year in Pantip for 75000 b .Listed price was 80000 but I bargained .Has a Samsung flat screen.Works Perfect.At the same period the cheapest offer in Pattaya was 99000 at Carrefour.

[expatgaz]

Wouldn't touch a Samsung.As for the Thai makes or cheap Chinese ones I wouldn't go there either.For me the best option is Toshiba or Panasonic.Sony is paying for the name which is grossly over priced.

42" or above definately Plasma.

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[chuchok]

Wouldn't touch a Samsung.As for the Thai makes or cheap Chinese ones I wouldn't go there either.For me the best option is Toshiba or Panasonic.Sony is paying for the name which is grossly over priced.

42" or above definately Plasma.

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what's wrong with Samsung?

[expatgaz]

Samsung as a company are fine however there TV section , Plasma in particular is in poor shape.Wouldn't be surprised if we hear abt this part of Samsung finishing.

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[Mobi]

Samsung as a company are fine however there TV section , Plasma in particular is in poor shape.Wouldn't be surprised if we hear abt this part of Samsung finishing.

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I bought a Samsung 61 inch state of the art back projection tv at Central BKK last year. I t was on special offer - down from 199,000 to 139,000. It is very large, unbelievably light (not like th old style back projection jobs) and while I would concede that a plasma has a sharper picture, there's very little in it. I can watch in the middle of the day and the picture is still sharp.

I did a thorough check of Samsung TV products on the net before I bought it. Pretty much all the reviews for my model all from over the world were rave reviews - from customers to the specialist magaazines. From what I can see, Samsung TV's are very hightly regarded, so I'don't know where you get your information from, expatgaz

MY 61 inch, in my HUGE lounge is wonderful. With my home theatre system, its just like being at the movies - except that the popcorm and drinks are free, and I can put my head on the wife's lap, and have my chest rubbed. It's also great for sport - looking forward to the World Cup.

Edited March 25, 2006 by Mobi D'Ark

[LaoPo]

MY 61 inch, in my HUGE lounge is wonderful. With my home theatre system, its just like being at the movies - except that the popcorm and drinks are free, and I can put my head on the wife's lap, and have my chest rubbed. It's also great for sport - looking forward to the World Cup.

I 'knew' you were a lazy B__tard

LaoPo

[Tywais]

42" is VERY big...depends on the distance from your viewing point. Don't buy too big though!

LaoPo[/color]

Nice unit you have LaoPo. I have a 42" Panasonic Plasma and you are right about selecting your size. Was thinking 50" but after getting the 42" knew that 50 would be too much. Quite happy with mine especially since it has a VGA port to connect my media center PC to. Quality is excellant. Got it for 99,990 marked down from 279,990 due to end of year stock clearance making room for new models, last one available. Last installment payment is next month.

[ericg1953]

42" is VERY big...depends on the distance from your viewing point. Don't buy too big though!

LaoPo[/color]

Nice unit you have LaoPo. I have a 42" Panasonic Plasma and you are right about selecting your size. Was thinking 50" but after getting the 42" knew that 50 would be too much. Quite happy with mine especially since it has a VGA port to connect my media center PC to. Quality is excellant. Got it for 99,990 marked down from 279,990 due to end of year stock clearance making room for new models, last one available. Last installment payment is next month.

Thanks....did go to Numchai and they were very helpful....I am now looking to spend no more than 100k maximum and the choices seem few. The 37-40 inch LCD are all above that. I am not seeing any name brand plasma for 100k.........any suggestions ? I have looked at Sharp Aquos 37" LCD and the Sony Bravia 40" LCD....the ones that offer HD connection for the future are all above 100k

I don't know if I need HD or not.

[fisherd3]

i know it is abit of a never ending spiral, but the prices of flat screens are on the way down , on Bloomberg recently it said the fourth quarter factory gate price of LCD/Plasma screens, had fallen by the biggest quarterly fall on record in the fourth quarter of 2005.

I would hang on in there for a while, I would never have dreamed of paying GBP1000 for a TV in my life before so I am trying my best not to get 'sold up' now, especially when compared with a 29" F/s @ 10,000 bht incredible value and 34" for around 30,000bht. 100,000 bht does not seem in the ball park to me.

[Phil Conners]

Nah, at some point when the "correct" price has been reached the price will flatten out.

The cost of manufacturing a flat screen TV is reportedly much smaller than a CRT type TV so they should logically be much cheaper. Only a matter of pricing to sell on the hype for as high a price as possible.

[hopeless]

do your research before buying a tv, you may find that a 150 quid old style tele gives a better picture than a cheap version of an lcd/plasma tele.

Unless you want to spend a couple of thousand pounds i wouldnt bother!

[gharknes]

Wouldn't touch a Samsung.As for the Thai makes or cheap Chinese ones I wouldn't go there either.For me the best option is Toshiba or Panasonic.Sony is paying for the name which is grossly over priced.

42" or above definately Plasma.

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I believe you'll find that Samsung are the company that make the screens for them all, Sony etc rebadge the samsung kit, they may use their one drive circuits.

[The Skipper]

Reading the AVS Forum, it seems the Sharp & Sony are the choice for LCDs.

Panasonic and Pioneer for Plasma.

Im curious about picture quality when using my computer on the Plasma?

Anyone compared?

[Tywais]

Reading the AVS Forum, it seems the Sharp & Sony are the choice for LCDs.

Panasonic and Pioneer for Plasma.

Im curious about picture quality when using my computer on the Plasma?

Anyone compared?

I have a Panasonic 42" plasma. I specifically wanted a model with a VGA port on it to connect a media center PC. I first tried it with the S-video cable from the video card and was disappointed with the quality, noisy and not clear, text smeared. So I hooked up the PC to the VGA port and wow! The fonts, graphics are crystal clear.

You have separate video settings for the VGA port versus the composite video allowing customizing the video and audio settings. Sitting back with a wireless mouse and browsing the Internet or watching a video file with whatever video software you like is very good.

[ericg1953]

Reading the AVS Forum, it seems the Sharp & Sony are the choice for LCDs.

Panasonic and Pioneer for Plasma.

Im curious about picture quality when using my computer on the Plasma?

Anyone compared?

I have a Panasonic 42" plasma. I specifically wanted a model with a VGA port on it to connect a media center PC. I first tried it with the S-video cable from the video card and was disappointed with the quality, noisy and not clear, text smeared. So I hooked up the PC to the VGA port and wow! The fonts, graphics are crystal clear.

You have separate video settings for the VGA port versus the composite video allowing customizing the video and audio settings. Sitting back with a wireless mouse and browsing the Internet or watching a video file with whatever video software you like is very good.

I saw a Samsung 40" LCD TV on sale for 99k baht...the other stores have it for 120k baht. The TV looks to be ok and got a good review on Cnet Asia. The new Sony Bravia LCD 40" is beautiful but at 150k baht a bit too pricey for my budget. Any opinions out there on the Samsung?