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BEST LCD TV FOR LESS THAN 25K?
« on: Jan 30, 2009 at 11:01 PM »
Hi. Im just a newbie here. I was referred by my friend to sign up here at pinoydvd. I guess, I'm in a right place to as help. I'm trying to find a BEST DEAL for LCD TV for less then 25k. A gift to my fiance. It's our 1 year anniversary. My budget is really tight because of our future wedding. Actually, 20k lang budget ko, my first plan was to get her a CRT TV SAM SLIMFIT 29" since she rarely watch TV. But, I realized na mag LCD TV.

Does LCD TV look good on regular channels (like abs-cbn, gma, etc...) What about cable channels? Kasi yung sa sis ko na SONY 32" LCD TV hindi maganda quality ng mga regular channels. Any recommendation guys? Thanks! Paki PM or post naman po ng mga prices... Thanks very much!

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Re: BEST LCD TV FOR LESS THAN 25K?
« Reply #1 on: Jan 31, 2009 at 01:55 AM »
Not much to move around with your budget, but you can still get a great 22 inch LCD from Samsung which is the A450. I think it costs around 16k-17k. It's well within High Definition standards pumping out a crisp 720p picture and can even double as a PC monitor.

Reading your post I guess your future lifetime partner will be watching cable T.V during the rare moments she switches on the unit, bec. if that's the case I would suggest that you keep your money and stick with the ever reliable CRT. LCD's are not really the best medium for regular cable viewing, they're good but it won't give you that uber "wow" factor. I have a number of LCD's (Toshiba CV500, Samsung A550/A650/R81Bx) and my little 21 inch Philips CRT seems to better them in this area(I have to hypnotize myself just to make my LCD's really sparkle with cable). LCD's are bright by nature, so they tend to bring out all the flaws we get from regular Standard Definition programming.

Plasma is the way to go if you're heavy into cable T.V, as they present softer, more "earthly" colors that will tend to "mask" cable quirks.

Now, if you think she'll be using it a lot more in the future for DVD's and High Definition stuff like Blu-Ray in the future, then again, I'd say wait a little bit. Keep your money, save up some more to a level of around 35k - Then you'd get great choices like the Full HD Samsung 32A550 on the LCD front, while you can also consider the 32 inch LG Plasma. Other units like the 32LE8 and the LX80 (both Panasonic), Samsung 32A450, Toshiba 32AV500/550 are good LCD models that are well within the budget I prescribed (even lower).

Btw, like you said she rarely watches T.V and you may just want to get her something else ;) Or I'd throw that additional budget to your upcoming "once in a lifetime" occasion.

Congratulations on your future wedding and good luck!

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Re: BEST LCD TV FOR LESS THAN 25K?
« Reply #2 on: Jan 31, 2009 at 03:00 AM »
Thanks Carlo. Actually, her CRT TV is broken (picture tube, purple color). I guess, that's one reason why she rarely watch TV too... hahaha! The TV that i want to buy is not only for her, but also for her family. That's why i want to buy them a TV. I would probably go with CRT TV. Thanks!

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Re: BEST LCD TV FOR LESS THAN 25K?
« Reply #3 on: Jan 31, 2009 at 03:21 AM »
Thanks Carlo. Actually, her CRT TV is broken (picture tube, purple color). I guess, that's one reason why she rarely watch TV too... hahaha! The TV that i want to buy is not only for her, but also for her family. That's why i want to buy them a TV. I would probably go with CRT TV. Thanks!

Oh ok, if you'll buy a CRT Unit then maybe you could do a little more research on the Samsung Slim Fit model because I heard that T.V has a number of issues. It would also help if you can post the primary function of the T.V, so experts around here may give you a better advise.

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Re: BEST LCD TV FOR LESS THAN 25K?
« Reply #4 on: Jan 31, 2009 at 03:47 AM »
thats right your budget cant go much for LCD tv. But with your budget you can get a decent 29" Flat CTV, Good for cable viewing and DVD. Yup he's right save it for speacial day.

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Re: BEST LCD TV FOR LESS THAN 25K?
« Reply #5 on: Jan 31, 2009 at 11:03 AM »
i believe the samsung slimfit 29in is around 18k.

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Re: BEST LCD TV FOR LESS THAN 25K?
« Reply #6 on: Jan 31, 2009 at 01:44 PM »
what if you use that samsung 22" for normal dvd viewing? ok parin ba?

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Re: BEST LCD TV FOR LESS THAN 25K?
« Reply #7 on: Feb 01, 2009 at 01:36 AM »
what if you use that samsung 22" for normal dvd viewing? ok parin ba?

Yeah, it's still good.
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Re: BEST LCD TV FOR LESS THAN 25K?
« Reply #8 on: Feb 01, 2009 at 10:24 AM »
I know it's supposed to be <25K but 32" from LG and Samsung are 27K or so. Maybe ipon pa ng konti then get the 32" instead.
Sabi nga ng nila always go for the bigger size kung kaya. Hindi naman malaking leap from your budget to the 32".
Baka lang mang hinayang ka after getting the 22" then compare it with the 32" tapos 2K lang differnce.
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Re: BEST LCD TV FOR LESS THAN 25K?
« Reply #9 on: Feb 11, 2009 at 08:30 PM »
i second the motion. better save a bit more then get the bigger size. a little more patience and saving up won't hurt. then again, if it's urgent then you can go for the 22 incher. we do leave that to your best judgement nonetheless. congratulations on your wedding as well.  :)

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Re: BEST LCD TV FOR LESS THAN 25K?
« Reply #10 on: Feb 11, 2009 at 10:47 PM »
Check my post http://pinoydvd.com/board/index.php?topic=92433.0 32 incher for just 23.5k  ;D

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Re: BEST LCD TV FOR LESS THAN 25K?
« Reply #11 on: Feb 11, 2009 at 10:53 PM »
IMHO...I'd stick to the Samsung, LG, Panasonic of the world. Nothing against Changhong but branded names still make a difference (quality, warranty and customer service). 25K is still a significant amount, so I will be careful with my purchase. Also, kung naka ipon ka ng 23K kaya pa mag ipon ng additional 4-5K niyan to get a branded display. Again this is my opinion lang.
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Re: BEST LCD TV FOR LESS THAN 25K?
« Reply #12 on: Feb 12, 2009 at 08:41 AM »
Thanks Carlo. Actually, her CRT TV is broken (picture tube, purple color). I guess, that's one reason why she rarely watch TV too... hahaha! The TV that i want to buy is not only for her, but also for her family. That's why i want to buy them a TV. I would probably go with CRT TV. Thanks!

Ey rhenzhen, welcome to pinoy dvd!  As you stated that it would mostly be used for cable viewing and at times dvd, then a CRT would be a much wiser choice.  ;)

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Re: BEST LCD TV FOR LESS THAN 25K?
« Reply #13 on: Feb 12, 2009 at 09:06 AM »
Ey rhenzhen, welcome to pinoy dvd!  As you stated that it would mostly be used for cable viewing and at times dvd, then a CRT would be a much wiser choice.  ;)

i agree, cheaper pa!  :)
unless pdvd members din ang family nya :D  im sure a 29" crt tv would give you a lot of pogi points!! ;)
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Re: BEST LCD TV FOR LESS THAN 25K?
« Reply #14 on: Feb 12, 2009 at 09:33 AM »
IMHO...I'd stick to the Samsung, LG, Panasonic of the world. Nothing against Changhong but branded names still make a difference (quality, warranty and customer service). 25K is still a significant amount, so I will be careful with my purchase. Also, kung naka ipon ka ng 23K kaya pa mag ipon ng additional 4-5K niyan to get a branded display. Again this is my opinion lang.

sir the unit has warranty with the manufacturer itself. i've been using the same model for a month with cable tv and my ps3 for a month and no problems naman  ;D

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Re: BEST LCD TV FOR LESS THAN 25K?
« Reply #15 on: Feb 14, 2009 at 10:13 PM »
Just made an impulse buy for a Syntax 32" LCDTV. OKs naman ba syntax brand dito sa pinas? Kasi when I was in the US we had a syntax olevia and maganda naman sya hinde sya parang generic/cheap brand. Napabili ako kasi mura lang ..21.5k lang cash. I didnt get the model # pa eh pero sabi ko naman sobrang sulit na for a 32". Sa friday ko pa makukuha. Nag iwan lang kami ng deposit/reservation. Kulang pa kasi cash namin that time. It will be our second tv.

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Re: BEST LCD TV FOR LESS THAN 25K?
« Reply #16 on: Feb 15, 2009 at 10:03 AM »
I believe the 32 inch Panasonic LE8 is selling for 25k at our "suking" tindahans.

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Re: BEST LCD TV FOR LESS THAN 25K?
« Reply #17 on: Feb 15, 2009 at 09:27 PM »
Tama! ;D try mo yung Panasonic le8 32"lcd.. pasok sa budget mo.. PM mo c Nemesis91 (jeff)  ;) nka sale to ngayon.. ;)

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Re: BEST LCD TV FOR LESS THAN 25K?
« Reply #18 on: Feb 16, 2009 at 07:03 AM »
can you still refund your money?
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Re: BEST LCD TV FOR LESS THAN 25K?
« Reply #19 on: Feb 16, 2009 at 08:12 AM »
Just made an impulse buy for a Syntax 32" LCDTV. OKs naman ba syntax brand dito sa pinas? Kasi when I was in the US we had a syntax olevia and maganda naman sya hinde sya parang generic/cheap brand. Napabili ako kasi mura lang ..21.5k lang cash. I didnt get the model # pa eh pero sabi ko naman sobrang sulit na for a 32". Sa friday ko pa makukuha. Nag iwan lang kami ng deposit/reservation. Kulang pa kasi cash namin that time. It will be our second tv.

thats a great price for a 32"! ive had my 27" syntax for 4 years now and so far no problems at all! I paid P65k for it back then when the 42" models were still selling for P190k. Sulit tong tv namin na ito. Its a good brand and was the no.1 selling brand back then sa USA.

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Re: BEST LCD TV FOR LESS THAN 25K?
« Reply #20 on: Feb 16, 2009 at 08:22 AM »
if im not mistaken syntax lcd tvs are made by kolin
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Re: BEST LCD TV FOR LESS THAN 25K?
« Reply #21 on: Feb 16, 2009 at 06:19 PM »
I got 32LE8 yesterday for P25K also from Sights and Sounds. It's best value for money.

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Re: BEST LCD TV FOR LESS THAN 25K?
« Reply #22 on: Feb 16, 2009 at 06:57 PM »
for 18k, pwede na yung samsung 2333HD

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Re: BEST LCD TV FOR LESS THAN 25K?
« Reply #23 on: Feb 18, 2009 at 04:39 PM »
Bro, you can check the LCD TV ratings of various brands. Just for the purpose of finding the best one for your budget.

Hope this helps.
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