Author Topic: ...TORN!!! Samsung 37C550 & Panny 42X20 (Read 6849 times)

seph1018 · « **on:** Jan 17, 2011 at 10:48 AM »

Hi guys...am torn between getting either the 37C550 & the 42X20.

Need help from the experts here...Pros & Cons will do it for me, considering purchase price is equal.

I mostly watch movies in my room...HELP!

TIA...

thirdie88 · « **Reply #1 on:** Jan 17, 2011 at 11:06 AM »

The bigger the better!
http://www.pinoydvd.com/index.php/topic,129121.0.html

frequenzy · « **Reply #2 on:** Jan 17, 2011 at 11:13 AM »

The bigger the better!
+1000000

for movies 42X20 will rip apart the 37inch :-)

seph1018 · « **Reply #3 on:** Jan 17, 2011 at 11:20 AM »

thanks for the replies guys...what's more versatile though?

andre · « **Reply #4 on:** Jan 17, 2011 at 11:34 AM »

Samsung can play mkv,avi, etc. even if the file is DTS.

But bigger is still better.

Courage · « **Reply #5 on:** Jan 17, 2011 at 01:21 PM »

Quote from: andre on Jan 17, 2011 at 11:34 AM

Samsung can play mkv,avi, etc. even if the file is DTS.

But bigger is still better.

Bigger the better...

My wife and i just purchased a 42 inch LCD, then she saw a 50 Incher plasma.. When watching movie at home she said... she wanted a bigger TV after seeing the 50 incher ha ha ha

I told her next year na ulit ha ha ha

seph1018 · « **Reply #6 on:** Jan 17, 2011 at 01:27 PM »

I guess bigger is better...any disadvantages though to the Panny 42?

Been checking the thread for the Panny and there's nothing too bad that's been said about it.

The Panny is actually my 1st choice...but just because I can't find a decent review for the Samsung...

frequenzy · « **Reply #7 on:** Jan 17, 2011 at 01:29 PM »

Quote from: Courage on Jan 17, 2011 at 01:21 PM

Bigger the better...

My wife and i just purchased a 42 inch LCD, then she saw a 50 Incher plasma.. When watching movie at home she said... she wanted a bigger TV after seeing the 50 incher ha ha ha

I told her next year na ulit ha ha ha

hehe. ako din nung una kala ko malaki na yung 42. after a few days parang anliit pala.

TIP: once you've already purchased a TV huwag na masyadong gagawi sa mga av stores uli :-) kung hindi malulungkot lang kayo

tigkal · « **Reply #8 on:** Jan 17, 2011 at 01:35 PM »

Quote from: frequenzy on Jan 17, 2011 at 01:29 PM

hehe. ako din nung una kala ko malaki na yung 42. after a few days parang anliit pala.

TIP: once you've already purchased a TV huwag na masyadong gagawi sa mga av stores uli :-) kung hindi malulungkot lang kayo

It is true. What you do not know will not hurt you. And once tasted, always wanted...

guido · « **Reply #9 on:** Jan 17, 2011 at 02:30 PM »

42 din boto ko.
pag bumili ka ng 42 at naliitan ka ulit. projector na dapat. hehe

Courage · « **Reply #10 on:** Jan 17, 2011 at 09:41 PM »

Quote from: seph1018 on Jan 17, 2011 at 01:27 PM

I guess bigger is better...any disadvantages though to the Panny 42?

Been checking the thread for the Panny and there's nothing too bad that's been said about it.

The Panny is actually my 1st choice...but just because I can't find a decent review for the Samsung...

I have a Pana TH-L42U20

So far it's great.. cant stop watching movies and playing PS3.

Disadvantage

- Wala masyadong features.. Like playing movies by connecting HDD directly and PIP...

But if you dont need those features panalo ang pana IQ wise.

But this is just me.

anya618 · « **Reply #11 on:** Jan 18, 2011 at 05:26 AM »

+1 sa 42", if me chance ako magupgrade or bumili ulit ng tv id settle for the bigger screen

iAMhitek · « **Reply #12 on:** Jan 18, 2011 at 08:54 AM »

size does matter!
for movies, PLASMA for me!!!!!
after sales support of Samsung, sucks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ( just read the numerous complaints by our fellow PDVD members, including mine).

Carlo777 · « **Reply #13 on:** Jan 18, 2011 at 01:40 PM »

Samsung C550

+FULL HD panel very crisp for 1080p native games and movies with digital effects
+Very good input and pixel response time (Little to no ghosting)

-Overly bright panel that washes out/pale out colors
-Mediocre cable TV performance

Panasonic X20

+720p panel that is even better than most FULLHD LCDs when it comes to movies
+Very good and accurate earthly colors
+Very good cable TV performance

-Green ghosting/Phosphor lag during FPS games and movies with high contrast areas
-Mild image retention after games and/or letterbox movie watching
-Reflective screen

You choose

seph1018 · « **Reply #14 on:** Jan 19, 2011 at 10:50 AM »

Thanks broCarlo...very insightful reply. Just what I was looking for.

Carlo777 · « **Reply #15 on:** Jan 19, 2011 at 10:53 AM »

Quote from: seph1018 on Jan 19, 2011 at 10:50 AM

Thanks broCarlo...very insightful reply. Just what I was looking for.

No problem buddy!

Hope you're not as torn as you used to be.

seph1018 · « **Reply #16 on:** Jan 19, 2011 at 10:56 AM »

hahahaha...not anymore. Already decided to go with the Panny...which i think is the better choice.

Right? Now I'm confused...

Carlo777 · « **Reply #17 on:** Jan 19, 2011 at 03:30 PM »

Quote from: seph1018 on Jan 19, 2011 at 10:56 AM

hahahaha...not anymore. Already decided to go with the Panny...which i think is the better choice.

Right? Now I'm confused...

Another plus factor of the X20 is that it's better for DVD use.

jiggs84 · « **Reply #18 on:** Jan 19, 2011 at 03:34 PM »

Quote from: seph1018 on Jan 19, 2011 at 10:56 AM

hahahaha...not anymore. Already decided to go with the Panny...which i think is the better choice.

Right? Now I'm confused...

yey!... will vote for panny pa sana eh...

)

jepoi · « **Reply #19 on:** Jan 20, 2011 at 01:49 AM »

do you still need to "burn in" the panny 42x20?

i'm in the market right now for a new tv eh. mostly for watching tv series and movie thru NMT. i think i'll go with panny na rin.

magkano ba s'ya ngayon if 6 and 12 months?

seph1018 · « **Reply #20 on:** Jan 20, 2011 at 11:10 AM »

Quote from: Carlo777 on Jan 19, 2011 at 03:30 PM

Another plus factor of the X20 is that it's better for DVD use.

Thanks again broCarlo...DVD lang ba? Howbout Blu?

Carlo777 · « **Reply #21 on:** Jan 20, 2011 at 01:56 PM »

Quote from: seph1018 on Jan 20, 2011 at 11:10 AM

Thanks again broCarlo...DVD lang ba? Howbout Blu?

Blu is a very subjective matter for me, there are times I prefer LCD especially, if I'd be watching movies with a lot of digital effects. The brilliance of LCD gives an added punch with these kinds of movies. However, as a general rule of thumb, plasma is still the better choice for over-all movie watching!

edison · « **Reply #22 on:** Jan 21, 2011 at 11:01 AM »

Kung di nga lang ako nakabili ng 42 LD460 last September 2010, tapos ngayon lang ako nagbalak bumili..., dito nako sa 42 inch plasma ng Panasonic kasi sa movie watching lang talaga namin ginagamit using DVD-9 movie at Pioneer upscaling DVD player. Tamang tama sa needs namin at sa presyo parang 32inch lang kumpara sa ibang brand.

seph1018 · « **Reply #23 on:** Jan 21, 2011 at 11:19 AM »

Thanks again for the replies guys

angPanday · « **Reply #24 on:** Jan 21, 2011 at 07:08 PM »

haha..... just reserve and bought Samsung LA37C550... hope my choice it right, not into big screen naman kasi liit lang room namin.

frequenzy · « **Reply #25 on:** Jan 21, 2011 at 09:42 PM »

Quote from: angPanday on Jan 21, 2011 at 07:08 PM

haha..... just reserve and bought Samsung LA37C550... hope my choice it right, not into big screen naman kasi liit lang room namin.

ika nga nila nasa huli ang pagsisisi :-)

Carlo777 · « **Reply #26 on:** Jan 21, 2011 at 09:49 PM »

Quote from: angPanday on Jan 21, 2011 at 07:08 PM

haha..... just reserve and bought Samsung LA37C550... hope my choice it right, not into big screen naman kasi liit lang room namin.

Samsung C550 is not a bad TV, it does have it's strengths like being a solid performer for games and blu-ray movies with much digital effects!

The C550 is not the wrong choice if it suits your needs.

Enjoy!

chris_santo · « **Reply #27 on:** Jan 22, 2011 at 10:23 AM »

pahabol lang. how about 42x20 vs pj350? ang slim kasi ng pj350 and very tiny borders.

seph1018 · « **Reply #28 on:** Jan 27, 2011 at 11:26 AM »

A lot of 42X20 fans are gonna kill me right now but I've ultimately decided in getting a Samsung 37 or 40 C550...or C530...whatever's available that is.

Decision was based on versatility of function since I have future plans of using the TV to play mkv files.

Thanks to all who've given advise here especially sirCarlo...

Now, I'm just looking for availability of stocks and a great price to boot.

One question though...what's the difference, if any, between the C530 & C550 models?

jiggs84 · « **Reply #29 on:** Jan 27, 2011 at 11:46 AM »

Quote from: seph1018 on Jan 27, 2011 at 11:26 AM

A lot of 42X20 fans are gonna kill me right now but I've ultimately decided in getting a Samsung 37 or 40 C550...or C530...whatever's available that is.

no problem on that... at the end of the day, it is YOU who decides what to buy...

good luck sir...