Author Topic: 2007 Brands Comparison Thread: Sony Bravia S Series 40" or Toshiba 37WL66E 37? (Read 46570 times)

IceTea · « **Reply #180 on:** Oct 10, 2007 at 02:30 PM »

Quote from: Funky_Monkey on Oct 07, 2007 at 09:31 PM

3 days ko na pala di nabalikan itong thread...

Many Many thanks to everyone who answered Though it makes my decision making harder, its good information.

Hi,

I noticed that you decided on Plasma(Panasonic 50PV70?) rather than LCD(choices for this thread), based on the group-buy thread. Do you mind sharing your thoughts about what made you switch/decide towards that path? TIA.

John E. · « **Reply #181 on:** Oct 11, 2007 at 10:03 AM »

for an average juan's opinion like me, my choices also boiled down to samsung and toshiba, eliminating the other brands first due to price points.

samsung had good reviews from happy owners of this lcd tv kaso it also has it's share of not so pleasant reviews such as their prized lcd broke down or has defects which is scary since the prices of these toys are not cheap.

so i went with toshiba - the picture is not too bright and just about right

real value for money and never fails to put a

smile on my face.

good thing my space is just small. so no need to watch from diff. angles.

Tonmeister · « **Reply #182 on:** Oct 11, 2007 at 07:42 PM »

if the choice is ONLY between a Toshiba Regza 42A3000 and Samsung La40R81B, i'd go with the samsung.

Moks007 · « **Reply #183 on:** Oct 11, 2007 at 08:11 PM »

Quote from: juric on Oct 11, 2007 at 10:03 AM

for an average juan's opinion like me, my choices also boiled down to samsung and toshiba, eliminating the other brands first due to price points.

samsung had good reviews from happy owners of this lcd tv kaso it also has it's share of not so pleasant reviews such as their prized lcd broke down or has defects which is scary since the prices of these toys are not cheap.

so i went with toshiba - the picture is not too bright and just about right real value for money and never fails to put a smile on my face.

good thing my space is just small. so no need to watch from diff. angles.

hello just curious, can you give me a link regarding the prized lcds breaking down or has defects..Where did you read that? A link would be great. Thanks

John E. · « **Reply #184 on:** Oct 12, 2007 at 06:14 AM »

Moks007 you got PM

Moks007 · « **Reply #185 on:** Oct 12, 2007 at 07:15 AM »

Quote from: juric on Oct 12, 2007 at 06:14 AM

Moks007 you got PM

Thanks Juric

Funky_Monkey · « **Reply #186 on:** Oct 13, 2007 at 09:27 AM »

Quote from: IceTea on Oct 10, 2007 at 02:30 PM

Hi,

I noticed that you decided on Plasma(Panasonic 50PV70?) rather than LCD(choices for this thread), based on the group-buy thread. Do you mind sharing your thoughts about what made you switch/decide towards that path? TIA.

Upon learning the real price point of the 50PV70 (P12x,xxx), its now my 2nd choice because of budget constraints. If its under 100k, its the best bang for the buck.

As of now, Im still saving up for the LCD. At current prices, Choice 1 is still these 2 LCD's but if the 50 inch panasonic goes down in price, then I will get that.

Trig · « **Reply #187 on:** Oct 13, 2007 at 12:56 PM »

if you like 50pv70 but its out of your budget, why not consider 42pv70?

samlowry · « **Reply #188 on:** Oct 14, 2007 at 11:12 AM »

wow... I got a 42a3000. very satisfied with it. In fact I love it. This is supposed to be my room tv, not my Home theater one but I honestly think it's good enough. I wonder why I should spend more for other brands. highly recommended specially for the price.

Funky_Monkey · « **Reply #189 on:** Oct 17, 2007 at 11:08 PM »

I just came from sights and sounds in shangrila.

They had a samsung 40 inch beside a plasma panasonic 42pv70. they didnt have a 42a3000 toshiba, only the 32inch version there.

My thoughts:

best color for me is the samsung even compared to the panasonic plasma. i understand why some people find it too much though. the toshiba and panasonic has more subtle color. for color, its a preference thing so choose based on your eyes.

clarity - on HD content, the samsung wins out for me. but on DVD content, the panasonic looks a bit better, you can see pixels on the samsung sometimes. too bad they didnt have a toshiba 42 inch there.

thanks a lot to sir Victor for the demo

samlowry · « **Reply #190 on:** Oct 18, 2007 at 12:49 AM »

the samsung is certainly the most attractive among the displays. hard to beat it's brightness and contrast. But also notice the lost details on the blacks. you can notice it when viewing the toshiba at the same time... but then you can always tone down the contrast on the adjustments... ika nga, you can't add more, only reduce... so maybe you can squeeze out more details from the samsung.. saken kase, the Tosh has 2 more inches and not so overly saturated colors... also 10-15 grand cheaper. ( I intended this to be my temp tv.. tho again, if I had gotten a 46 inch, I would be satisfied with it na rin as my real tv for a few years:).

also, there is a video test (also in Sights and Sounds) where a gray screen with various line images that scroll across the screen to test it.... guess which one doesn't have display issues. the samsung creates a strobing effect when displaying those line tests. weird when it's supposed to be a higher end lcd than the a3000.

thanks to Victor of Sights and Sounds btw! My only issue is the autotuning not working properly on my sky cable, I have to set each channel and it's annoying... still waiting for their screen calibrator/tech:)

E-reply · « **Reply #191 on:** Oct 18, 2007 at 08:43 AM »

Quote from: Funky_Monkey on Oct 17, 2007 at 11:08 PM

I just came from sights and sounds in shangrila.

They had a samsung 40 inch beside a plasma panasonic 42pv70. they didnt have a 42a3000 toshiba, only the 32inch version there.

My thoughts:

best color for me is the samsung even compared to the panasonic plasma. i understand why some people find it too much though. the toshiba and panasonic has more subtle color. for color, its a preference thing so choose based on your eyes.

clarity - on HD content, the samsung wins out for me. but on DVD content, the panasonic looks a bit better, you can see pixels on the samsung sometimes. too bad they didnt have a toshiba 42 inch there.

thanks a lot to sir Victor for the demo

I have sent you quite a few personal messages this morning. Hope you find my answers conforming to your inquiries.

By the way, we have just received the new batch of 42A3000 from Goldway-Toshiba late last night. The one on display at the shop yesterday is a new 1080p Full HD TV 42C3000. We invite you all out there to see the improved contrast and motion-flow image of this model.

Just for comparison, we find 42A3000 to be less inferior in contrast than Samsung LA42R81B. The 42C3000 has improved in many ways: picture, contrast, and image motion response. For those who are looking for brand name Toshiba and the price, 42A3000 is a good choice!

tambutsoo · « **Reply #192 on:** Oct 19, 2007 at 05:38 PM »

which is better PQ?

Nemesis91 · « **Reply #193 on:** Oct 19, 2007 at 11:59 PM »

Quote from: tambutsoo on Oct 19, 2007 at 05:38 PM

which is better PQ?

Check it out at Trinoma sir, 4 sila dun magkatabi. i think mas malinaw pa yung 42pv7 & 42 LG vs the 9800
pero kanya kanyang taste yan & depends sa pagtinging mo sir.

atlantiz · « **Reply #194 on:** Oct 20, 2007 at 04:03 AM »

Quote

Hi guys!

Samsung LA32R81B or Panasonic TX-32LX70 or Sony KLV32U300A

Which one will you prefer between this three if you will consider the following things:

1) Quality and Life span
2) Normal Channel Television Watching
3) DVD Watching and PS2 Gaming

I'll be buying this last week of October and i'm down with this three choices. Base on your experience and knowledge about these two TV's sino mas prefer niyo?

Thanks in advance! Please share your knowledge. Thanks again!

Thanks sa lahat ng nag share ng opinions. I bought Panasonic 32LX70 since talagang ang layo ng difference ng Picture Quality nya at ung colors compare sa ibang brands. Pinag compare ko side by side Pana, Samsung, Sharp, at Toshiba and the 32LX70 really shows a big difference. Mas maganda talagang mag decide kapag side by side cla with 1 source. Thanks sa lahat!

stickfighter · « **Reply #195 on:** Oct 20, 2007 at 04:30 AM »

Quote from: atlantiz on Oct 20, 2007 at 04:03 AM

Hi guys!

Samsung LA32R81B or Panasonic TX-32LX70 or Sony KLV32U300A

Which one will you prefer between this three if you will consider the following things:

1) Quality and Life span
2) Normal Channel Television Watching
3) DVD Watching and PS2 Gaming

I'll be buying this last week of October and i'm down with this three choices. Base on your experience and knowledge about these two TV's sino mas prefer niyo?

Thanks in advance! Please share your knowledge. Thanks again!

Hi Sir Atlantiz!

Very nice topic to discuss!

I too, like you, am planning to buy an LCD on November. So far, the Samsung LA32R81B is on top of my list, but I am looking forward to the inputs and opinions of the people who are knowledgable about this. I am interested to know what the best LCD is for TV/Cable viewing and PS2 gaming.

Bravo!

atlantiz · « **Reply #196 on:** Oct 20, 2007 at 04:46 AM »

Hi Stickfighter!

Samsung LA32R81B was also on the top of my list. Pero nung nag punta ako sa Sights and Sounds (thanks for being accomodating) last 4 days i think, Panasonic TX-32LX70 shows a very big difference in terms of Picture quality. Kaya mejo mahirap talaga mag decide. I hope the knowledgable people here can help us regarding these three LCD TV's.

Many thanks!

stickfighter · « **Reply #197 on:** Oct 20, 2007 at 05:00 AM »

Quote from: atlantiz on Oct 20, 2007 at 04:46 AM

Hi Stickfighter!

Samsung LA32R81B was also on the top of my list. Pero nung nag punta ako sa Sights and Sounds (thanks for being accomodating) last 4 days i think, Panasonic TX-32LX70 shows a very big difference in terms of Picture quality. Kaya mejo mahirap talaga mag decide. I hope the knowledgable people here can help us regarding these three LCD TV's.

Many thanks!

Hi again Sir Atlantiz!

Really??? What a coincidence!!!

I'm going also to Sights and Sounds in Shang Mall later this afternoon to meet Sir Victor. I made an appointment with him. I'll give my opinion on the matter after my visit.

Cheers!

xxadonisxx · « **Reply #198 on:** Oct 20, 2007 at 05:02 AM »

Well, i'll discuss about the sony brand since i myself got one last 3 weeks ago. But i bought the V series instead of the U which was KLV32V300A.. Upon my purchase, i tested the units side by side (the 32U300A and 32V300A) and i definitely saw the color difference which was that the V series was much more vivid and colorful and less pixellated compared to the U series, maybe because of the presence of their so-called bravia engine which they say is installed on the V but not on the U series. The test disc that was featured was shark tale, so plenty of colors were really observed and judging by my personal eye view the V series really standed out compared to the U. But the bad part is that the V series is 10 thousand pesos more of the pricetag of the U series. Nevertheless, i just picked the V series and also got the free home theatre and cordless earphones since what i am after is personal viewing satisfaction in my investment to last me several years to come.. Then this week, i glanced upon a new model of sony, the D series, it sports a motion flow technology and 24p film cinema feature, the two when combined produces a special effect wherein the visual that you can see is like a live video from a handycam shoot specially in fast moving scenes in which pixellations are really terminated.. If you are near trinoma, you could go to avant and see their 40" test display which features clips of spiderman, hellboy and swat and you could see what i mean.. But it's high price is a set back, it is 30 thousand pesos more than a V series. If you just want cinematic view a V series would fit in just fine, but if you want near realistic view and have spare cash to spend, then the D series can do. But personally, after watching the test demo of the D series again and again everytime i went to the mall, i find the V series more appealing to my view, since the motionflow technology does not activate all througout the video, it just select scenes thus the other scenes it just look like with the V series and sometimes it gets dizzy to view different frame rates. So in conclusion, i am happy to have purchased the KLV32V300A, its features and price fits me just fine.

E-reply · « **Reply #199 on:** Oct 20, 2007 at 07:59 AM »

xxadonisxx, you made a good choice for getting a Sony V series. Along the series of Bravia 32", the V series is a good compromise.

What you have made so far is the comparison between the same Sony Bravia. Sony made 3 choices of Bravia with ascending features of one better than the another. It is natural that the D series will look better than the other two models because of better and superior feature.

However, while we focus on Sony V series, we can also find counterpart series model of another brands like Panasonic, Samsung, Toshiba, etc. By the way, the right comparative TVs for this discussion should be Samsung LA32R81B or Panasonic TX-32LX70 or Sony KLV32V300A. The KLV32U300 is a Sony entry-level TV which cannot come close to the features and picture quality as Samsung R series and Panasonic LX70. We cannot give justice to a defenseless feather-weigh TV to fight against a batam-weigh TV.

Comparing the 3 TVs at our Sights and Sounds Showroom, we rate number 1 for LA32R81B and TX32LX70, number 2 for KLV32V300. The significant difference in picture quality is very minimal. In fact, even the Sony presents very good picture that it deserves to be on the same podium as Samsung and Panasonic. However, its bundle deal, which comes with home-theater system and a wireless headphone, makes us to rate it number 2 choice because of non-flexibility for consumers choice to either buy the TV alone or to buy TV with another brand of home-theater system.

We invite the interested buyers to visit Sights and Sounds 4th level Shangri-La to view and compare the different choices of TV available on display. For further inquiry, call 634-1789 to 90 or cell 09175413491.

E-reply · « **Reply #200 on:** Oct 20, 2007 at 08:14 AM »

Quote from: tambutsoo on Oct 19, 2007 at 05:38 PM

which is better PQ?

Sent you pm, Sir.

vtec3 · « **Reply #201 on:** Oct 20, 2007 at 09:01 AM »

ako very happy ako sa 9800 ko

pekspert · « **Reply #202 on:** Oct 20, 2007 at 09:06 AM »

technically the hitachi has more pixels so dapat mas malinaw siya, but its still the end-user who should decide by comparing them side by side (you should adjust the video settings yourself instead of letting the store do it for you)

vtec3 · « **Reply #203 on:** Oct 20, 2007 at 09:10 AM »

agree ako diyan. I once tested playing Cars sa store then played it sa bahay and the difference was very obvious. Even when they played Cars sa Philips LCD iba pa din yung 9800 ko

Yung red ni Lightning Mcqueen red talaga pero dun sa stores both units did not produce the bloody red color

vtec3 · « **Reply #204 on:** Oct 20, 2007 at 09:16 AM »

it has good reviews din sa CNET Asia http://asia.cnet.com/reviews/home_av/tvs/0,39037585,39786042p,00.htm

or maybe baka kaya ganito comment ko kasi love your own

Nemesis91 · « **Reply #205 on:** Oct 20, 2007 at 11:02 AM »

Quote from: tambutsoo on Oct 19, 2007 at 05:38 PM

which is better PQ?

Try mo nalang lahat bago ka bumili, meron naman remote para ikaw mag tune sa color preference mo.

tapos pag nagustohan mo na presyo at freebies nalang pag usapan natin.

sanmig_ph · « **Reply #206 on:** Oct 20, 2007 at 11:09 AM »

Quote from: Nemesis91 on Oct 20, 2007 at 11:02 AM

Try mo nalang lahat bago ka bumili, meron naman remote para ikaw mag tune sa color preference mo.
tapos pag nagustohan mo na presyo at freebies nalang pag usapan natin.

panasonic pv70 really rocks if you connect it to line conditioner.
the settings are at 35 due to break in period & yet it delivers it performance. (ordinary rca,pioneer progressive at 576p) sa tv 420p only.
watch the cars dvd, ang kintab ng mga cars bagong wax & you will see the
reflection parang salamin, i also saw the hitachi & its very good din.

vtec3 · « **Reply #207 on:** Oct 20, 2007 at 12:02 PM »

it really depends sa individual preference

pero minsan napaisip din ako dahil sa dami ng pumili ng PV70 over 9800 baka mali yung napili ko

kahit ano piliin mo diyan you can't go wrong

if only I was able to buy my unit at the same price it is now

atlantiz · « **Reply #208 on:** Oct 20, 2007 at 03:53 PM »

Quote from: stickfighter on Oct 20, 2007 at 05:00 AM

Hi again Sir Atlantiz!

Really??? What a coincidence!!! I'm going also to Sights and Sounds in Shang Mall later this afternoon to meet Sir Victor. I made an appointment with him. I'll give my opinion on the matter after my visit.

Cheers!

Dude what tym ka punta sa S & S? Sakto off shift ko ngaun sa work. Ok lng ba sabay na ako sau to meet Sir Victor? Txt me if ever ma read mo pa tong post ko thanks. 09154374175. Or i'll drop by there na lang if ever. Thanks!

Nemesis91 · « **Reply #209 on:** Oct 20, 2007 at 07:14 PM »

Quote from: vtec3 on Oct 20, 2007 at 12:02 PM

it really depends sa individual preference pero minsan napaisip din ako dahil sa dami ng pumili ng PV70 over 9800 baka mali yung napili ko kahit ano piliin mo diyan you can't go wrong if only I was able to buy my unit at the same price it is now

Buy ka nalang ulit ng plasma, bigay mo nalang yung dati mo sa in-laws mo....heheheh Xmas na naman eh. Pa good shot! para best son in law.