Author Topic: 2010 Xmas Flat Panels picks (Done! Merry Xmas) (Read 35058 times)

Carlo777 · « **on:** Dec 02, 2010 at 03:10 PM »

In reply to numerous PMs for a Christmas suggestion, here are my basic picks:

T.V 42+ and 50

1)Panasonic V20 - Still the best T.V for over-all performance
2)Toshiba XL700 - LED is looking very good with this baby
3)Panasonic X20 - Accurate colors, though reflective, it's still a great buy (A winner in the price to performance race)
4)Panasonic C10 - Last years model! If you can still find one, it's a powerful performer! Even besting the LG460 in the area of color rendition (Needs a controlled lighting environment to appreciate)
5)Sony EX700/EX600 - One of the best looking LCDs, we've come across! The only downer is the ridiculous price! If you can afford it, go for it!

More later

vinsanidad · « **Reply #1 on:** Dec 02, 2010 at 03:17 PM »

Nice sir!

Standby mode lang here...

Carlo777 · « **Reply #2 on:** Dec 02, 2010 at 03:18 PM »

Quote from: vinsanidad on Dec 02, 2010 at 03:17 PM

Nice sir!

Standby mode lang here...

Mamaya bossing 32 inches and our best picks para sa mga budget conscious

roy128 · « **Reply #3 on:** Dec 02, 2010 at 08:07 PM »

no lg and samsung?

donpaloy · « **Reply #4 on:** Dec 02, 2010 at 08:24 PM »

ok ba ang Panasonic x20 for PS3?

jonm · « **Reply #5 on:** Dec 03, 2010 at 09:33 AM »

Quote from: Carlo777 on Dec 02, 2010 at 03:10 PM

In reply to numerous PMs for a Christmas suggestion, here are my basic picks:

T.V 42+ and 50

1)Panasonic V20 - Still the best T.V for over-all performance
2)Toshiba XL700 - LED is looking very good with this baby
3)Panasonic X20 - Accurate colors, though reflective, it's still a great buy (A winner in the price to performance race)
4)Panasonic C10 - Last years model! If you can still find one, it's a powerful performer! Even besting the LG460 in the area of color rendition (Needs a controlled lighting environment to appreciate)
5)Sony EX700/EX600 - One of the best looking LCDs, we've come across! The only downer is the ridiculous price! If you can afford it, go for it!

More later

Nice to see my C10 still on top5

Sir Carlo, can you explain more on this? "Needs a controlled lighting environment to appreciate"

jonm · « **Reply #6 on:** Dec 03, 2010 at 09:34 AM »

Quote from: Carlo777 on Dec 02, 2010 at 03:18 PM

Mamaya bossing 32 inches and our best picks para sa mga budget conscious

Sir, please include 32inches for movies and gaming...thanks!

meateater · « **Reply #7 on:** Dec 03, 2010 at 09:52 AM »

guys, any idea where I can get a 42v20 na panny? diba mura nalang ito ngayon?

crazyhog · « **Reply #8 on:** Dec 03, 2010 at 10:56 AM »

sir carlo, pang ilan and comment sa SAMSUNG 40C530.

and PANASONIC, matibay ba eto and no problem s mga parts if ever masira?

TIA

Carlo777 · « **Reply #9 on:** Dec 03, 2010 at 11:35 AM »

@roy128

They're on the 32 inches, which I will post later.

@donpaloy

The X20 is also good for PS3 gaming

@jonm

The C10 is by nature reflective, that's why we need to watch it in a room with lower lights.

@crazyhog

That particular Samsung will be at number 7 (if my picks would be on a top ten basis), with the C650 at number 6.

More top five later:

1)32inch (over-all)
2)Top picks just for gaming
3)Top picks for movies

ninjababez® · « **Reply #10 on:** Dec 03, 2010 at 11:42 AM »

nice thread bro!
this should be the official, "what will i buy" this season thread

guys instead of sending carlo a PM, kindly post it here. that way we can share information about the mentioned units

p.s. lets not make this another "my tv is better than yours thread", for the benefit of would be buyers

happy shopping guys!

Carlo777 · « **Reply #11 on:** Dec 03, 2010 at 11:55 AM »

Quote from: ninjababez® on Dec 03, 2010 at 11:42 AM

nice thread bro!
this should be the official, "what will i buy" this season thread

guys instead of sending carlo a PM, kindly post it here. that way we can share information about the mentioned units

p.s. lets not make this another "my tv is better than yours thread", for the benefit of would be buyers

happy shopping guys!

Good idea brader! Musta na AVR mo? Si misis is driving me nuts with her new dragon ball z blu-rays...

I'll go to Sights and Sounds later, just to view the 32 inches all over again

juanch · « **Reply #12 on:** Dec 03, 2010 at 12:07 PM »

Is the Tosh XL700 LED as good as the Pana plasmas in standard DVD viewing?

TIA

Carlo777 · « **Reply #13 on:** Dec 03, 2010 at 12:10 PM »

Quote from: juancho on Dec 03, 2010 at 12:07 PM

Is the Tosh XL700 LED as good as the Pana plasmas in standard DVD viewing?

TIA

No. V20 is better.

crazyhog · « **Reply #14 on:** Dec 03, 2010 at 12:22 PM »

how about panasonic 42S10 ?

crazyhog · « **Reply #15 on:** Dec 03, 2010 at 12:25 PM »

Quote from: Carlo777 on Dec 03, 2010 at 11:35 AM

@crazyhog

That particular Samsung will be at number 7 (if my picks would be on a top ten basis), with the C650 at number 6.

for u sir carlo, is C530 better than LD460 and Y?

ninjababez® · « **Reply #16 on:** Dec 03, 2010 at 09:17 PM »

Quote from: Carlo777 on Dec 03, 2010 at 11:55 AM

Good idea brader! Musta na AVR mo? Si misis is driving me nuts with her new dragon ball z blu-rays...

I'll go to Sights and Sounds later, just to view the 32 inches all over again

receiver is doing great, currently doing 9.1 but mostly 7.1 wala pang bluray player eh

how was the PQ and SQ of DBZ? .nice collection btw!

Carlo777 · « **Reply #17 on:** Dec 03, 2010 at 09:33 PM »

@Ninja

Not into dragon ball brader si Yuri lang

@crazyhog

The S10 (Plasma) is not a very good unit for me, PQ is unusually soft even for a 1080p Plasma. My last review of the S10 was not too favorable.

The 460 is better than the C530 in-terms of color reproduction. My only gripe with the 460 is it's inconsistent quality...I do have a good number of PMs re: 460 backlight bleed.

Again and for the record...

Screen uniformity is an LCD issue, and can affect any model and brand. It's just that LG seems to have it more often.

Carlo777 · « **Reply #18 on:** Dec 03, 2010 at 09:50 PM »

For the 32 inches here we go!

My picks if budget is not a concern

1)Sony 32NX500 - Great for Blu-ray and dvd. PS3 gaming is a blast
2)Samsung 32C650 - A worthy successor to the well received A650

-The Sony and Sammy models above are a bit on the pricey side but for PQ - They look really good.

The next 4 (All of which are well priced with good to very good picture quality)

1)LG 32460
2)Samsung 32C530
3)Toshiba 32RV600
4)Panasonic 32X20

Next up the budget lines

bey · « **Reply #19 on:** Dec 03, 2010 at 10:08 PM »

sir,
paki post ang price ng lahat ng model at brand

Carlo777 · « **Reply #20 on:** Dec 03, 2010 at 10:12 PM »

Quote from: bey on Dec 03, 2010 at 10:08 PM

sir,
paki post ang price ng lahat ng model at brand

Oh I forgot! I'll ask Vic of Sights and Sounds to post his prices since all these models were tested in his place.

jonm · « **Reply #21 on:** Dec 03, 2010 at 10:34 PM »

Quote from: Carlo777 on Dec 03, 2010 at 11:35 AM

@jonm

The C10 is by nature reflective, that's why we need to watch it in a room with lower lights.

More top five later:

1)32inch (over-all)
2)Top picks just for gaming
3)Top picks for movies

Thanks boss...

swimteam · « **Reply #22 on:** Dec 03, 2010 at 11:48 PM »

This thread is really helpful. I'm looking forward to the top picks for gaming tvs (high-end and best value).

Thank you sir!

thenorthface · « **Reply #23 on:** Dec 04, 2010 at 08:20 AM »

very helpful indeed. thanks carlo777!

ipapz · « **Reply #24 on:** Dec 04, 2010 at 09:26 AM »

Looking forward to the 32 inch budget line. LOL

jiggs84 · « **Reply #25 on:** Dec 04, 2010 at 09:44 AM »

very helpful indeed!

thanks sir Carlo... Merry Christmas!

Carlo777 · « **Reply #26 on:** Dec 04, 2010 at 12:12 PM »

Very much welcomed guys!

For gaming I'd take on the following: (BUDGET NOT AN ISSUE)

1)Sony NX500 or EX600 PS3 games look very crisp!

When you're more of the Xbox 360 fan, so far the best TV I've seen with the 360 is:

2)Samsung C650

A very good alternative to the Sony and Samsung is a LED T.V from Toshiba:

3)Toshiba XL700

If you're not on a budget and gaming is TOP priority for you, the TVs above will give you the best possible gaming experience (my very subjective opinion)

Next up (Gaming and movies and over-all T.Vs on a budget)

Carlo777 · « **Reply #27 on:** Dec 04, 2010 at 04:03 PM »

Gaming on a budget:

These units are not as good as those I mentioned above, but they can also hold they're own and won't burn your wallet:

1)LG460
2)Toshiba RV600*
3)Samsung C530

*The RV600 has a very pleasant picture for games, and they do look like those expensive LCD based arcade systems. However, mild motion blur was seen during FPS games.

Movies and TV on a budget next...

mserraon · « **Reply #28 on:** Dec 04, 2010 at 04:27 PM »

Quote from: Carlo777 on Dec 04, 2010 at 12:12 PM

Very much welcomed guys!

For gaming I'd take on the following: (BUDGET NOT AN ISSUE)

1)Sony NX500 or EX600 PS3 games look very crisp!

When your more of the Xbox 360 fan, so far the best TV I've seen with the 360 is:

2)Samsung C650

A very good alternative to the Sony and Samsung is a LED T.V from Toshiba:

3)Toshiba XL700

If you're not on a budget and gaming is TOP priority for you, the TVs above will give you the best possible gaming experience (my very subjective opinion)

Next up (Gaming and movies and over-all T.Vs on a budget)

i DIG you in here.. the best talaga 'tong ex600 even without the motionflow ex500 and ex700 had. medyo in doubt lang ako sa nx500 dahil sa second glass panel nya, but it looks really cool talaga, ganda ng design kapag naka-off siya. but instead of nx500, i prefer ex400, almost same specs lang siya, hindi mo pa kelangan problemahin yung glare.

abcerase · « **Reply #29 on:** Dec 04, 2010 at 08:01 PM »

Quote from: Carlo777 on Dec 04, 2010 at 12:12 PM

Very much welcomed guys!

For gaming I'd take on the following: (BUDGET NOT AN ISSUE)

1)Sony NX500 or EX600 PS3 games look very crisp!

When your more of the Xbox 360 fan, so far the best TV I've seen with the 360 is:

2)Samsung C650

A very good alternative to the Sony and Samsung is a LED T.V from Toshiba:

3)Toshiba XL700

If you're not on a budget and gaming is TOP priority for you, the TVs above will give you the best possible gaming experience (my very subjective opinion)

Next up (Gaming and movies and over-all T.Vs on a budget)

Hi Sir Carlo, what would be the potential issues if the ex600 would be used for the xbox 360? (I am just curious coz' it might be because it's a Microsoft console...hehe)