Topic: SAMSUNG/SONY March LCD GROUP BUY!!

[allenwfc]

guys,

do you still think that getting the HTIB for additional 8t  worth it?

only if you dont plan to connect it the speakers with any other device.. in my opinion

[dips15]

only if you dont plan to connect it the speakers with any other device.. in my opinion

Although some of these devices have auxiliary inputs where you can connect some of your devices.  If you don't have a budget for anything more right now but want decent 5.1 sound, it should be a good buy.  However, if you really want something that you would be satisfied with visually as well as provide you with a full range of sound options, you might want to think about the wharfedale set-up that Allen has been suggesting. 

[ryuzaki_L]

anyone get their LCDs yet?

[staind01]

haven't received mine yet.

calling them now.

[jipi]

no lcd tv yet..

This waiting ... is giving me headache... i hope they can provide us temporary lcd tv while we are waiting.

i called a few hours ago. they said that the supplier still has to contact S. Korea for more unit....meaning the units are still abroad

[squatt3r]

what? no stocks?

[jipi]

yup according to them, it`s nationwide

[AsiaStreak]

what models are you guys waiting for?

[staind01]

what models are you guys waiting for?

32N71

[agwe]

question lang to those who bought.  why did u choose the n71 over the r71?  specswise . .the only thing i can see is that the n71 has 2 hdmi ports.  does the additional 10k justify the addition of an extra hdmi?  the n71 looks nicer though

[allenwfc]

question lang to those who bought.  why did u choose the n71 over the r71?  specswise . .the only thing i can see is that the n71 has 2 hdmi ports.  does the additional 10k justify the addition of an extra hdmi?  the n71 looks nicer though

it has a better panel... more colours and supposedly better black levels.

[dips15]

More colors, better contrast ratio.  I actually auditioned the R71 and the N71 and the latter seemed finer.  You have to look really close though.  Plus, Im thinking if the price difference used to be 20k, there must be something substantial.

And yes, we have confirmed directly with Samsung Philippines that they do not have stocks. 

Though there should be limited stocks available at bigger appliance stores. 

[allenwfc]

More colors, better contrast ratio.  I actually auditioned the R71 and the N71 and the latter seemed finer.  You have to look really close though.  Plus, Im thinking if the price difference used to be 20k, there must be something substantial.

And yes, we have confirmed directly with Samsung Philippines that they do not have stocks. 

Though there should be limited stocks available at bigger appliance stores. 

yah.. too bad no stocks..

for those who still dunno,

im deciding between getting hitachi lcd, philipps lcd or just wait for them to have stock of the n71(will withdraw of course)

[PUSH]

thats too bad... the waiting will definitely kill you..

good thing i got mine right there and then...

was satisfied with the deal...though im really not good in haggling.

allen, thanx for last sundays conversation over the phone.
 
by the way you can contact leo from there if you would need customized HDMI cables, they know someone who could provide. price depends on the cables length.

[PUSH]

still no call from them. been calling them the whole day today. will call again at 5:20PM.

Avia is a Home Theater Calibration DVD. you'd have to buy one.

staind, where can i buy the Avia? i heard of this previously. whats the common price for this?

[allenwfc]

staind, where can i buy the Avia? i heard of this previously. whats the common price for this?

i highly suggest you invest in either the spyder
http://www.colorvision.com/product-mc.php

or get the HD version of avia or dve or hqv? note they are on hd-dvd or blu ray and are coming out late march or april

personally, im getting the spyder.

[Moks007]

sir allen did you already get the spyder. I was thinking of getting this but its I think around 200 bucks or more ata? and seems a lot complicated program vs. DVE or avia. I think I also need a laptop or computer (nearby) to connect it to. Im slow (in knowledge and know how) in these complicated calibration stuff. Pls let me know if its easy to use. Thanks.

[staind01]

by the way you can contact leo from there if you would need customized HDMI cables, they know someone who could provide. price depends on the cables length.

yep, he did offer them cables. good quality but expensive. i'll go to the nearest Ace store na lang to check out the cables they have. if they have good quality, i'll buy from there since they're cheaper.

bought my Avia from the US ages ago. IMO, it's better than DVE. compared the 2 before buying.

oh... and congrats again on your TV!!

[allenwfc]

sir allen did you already get the spyder. I was thinking of getting this but its I think around 200 bucks or more ata? and seems a lot complicated program vs. DVE or avia. I think I also need a laptop or computer (nearby) to connect it to. Im slow (in knowledge and know how) in these complicated calibration stuff. Pls let me know if its easy to use. Thanks.

the express edition srp is $79, its srp is $63 at amazon.

we will hopefully order it within the week. (i have another group buy with some friends of stuff from the states) ^^

will tell you on its usage once i get it

[allenwfc]

yep, he did offer them cables. good quality but expensive. i'll go to the nearest Ace store na lang to check out the cables they have. if they have good quality, i'll buy from there since they're cheaper.

bought my Avia from the US ages ago. IMO, it's better than DVE. compared the 2 before buying.

oh... and congrats again on your TV!!

jamjam here is selling 6 ft and 10ft hdmi cables for 1k and 1.2k respectively.. you can use that as a good price point.

[mario128]

Meron bang nasa 40k lang ang price? Kahit 26" below? Hindi yung cash price ah. Balak ko kasi bumili sa Glorietta kasi may BPI Madness dun. Kaso nasa 40k lang ata kaya sa CC ng mom ko since marami pa iba bayarin.

[allenwfc]

Meron bang nasa 40k lang ang price? Kahit 26" below? Hindi yung cash price ah. Balak ko kasi bumili sa Glorietta kasi may BPI Madness dun. Kaso nasa 40k lang ata kaya sa CC ng mom ko since marami pa iba bayarin.

only the 15 lcd tv is below 40k for card price
at least based on the samsung website prices..

[espi]

better ba yung samsung n71 over sony's v200?

im planning to get another LCDTV eh...baka 32" ulet...sobrang mahal pa ng 40"...

i wonder when will these drop...

[dips15]

better ba yung samsung n71 over sony's v200?

im planning to get another LCDTV eh...baka 32" ulet...sobrang mahal pa ng 40"...

i wonder when will these drop...

No but the v200 is still more expensive.

[espi]

so bang for the buck lang talaga yung n71?

does this mean na far superior ang v200's performance?

now im confused on what to get...hahaha

[dips15]

so bang for the buck lang talaga yung n71?

does this mean na far superior ang v200's performance?

now im confused on what to get...hahaha

Im not really sure.  Just test it out for yourself.  Abenson's Galleria seems to be the best place to compare TVs since they have all the models in one row.  However, I would think any advantage that the V200 would have would not be too noticeable especially at 32 inches.

[allenwfc]

better ba yung samsung n71 over sony's v200?

im planning to get another LCDTV eh...baka 32" ulet...sobrang mahal pa ng 40"...

i wonder when will these drop...

well they've technically dropped a bit for the samsung models, they are just still a bit pricey because of all the freebies.

n71 is much cheaper than the v200, for roughly the same quality

[staind01]

so bang for the buck lang talaga yung n71?

does this mean na far superior ang v200's performance?

now im confused on what to get...hahaha

here's my take:

performance/PQ: V200

prestige/brandname recognition: V200 (sony is still considered topdog in the phils. & most part of the world, hence the high price)

resale value: V200

features: N71

price: N71

looks: N71


is the V200's PQ/etc. worth P10K+ over the N71? that's up to the buyer and his wallet.

[espi]

all points taken!

i came from an LCDTV na kasi...currently using a philips...so i think i'm looking for a performance / pq upgrade already..

but it seems samsung is ahead with other points.

noticeably better ba PQ ng v200? as per allenwfc, di naman daw masyado...

sana nakapunta ako sa group buy para na audition ko din...

[dips15]

all points taken!

i came from an LCDTV na kasi...currently using a philips...so i think i'm looking for a performance / pq upgrade already..

but it seems samsung is ahead with other points.

noticeably better ba PQ ng v200? as per allenwfc, di naman daw masyado...

sana nakapunta ako sa group buy para na audition ko din...

What Philips LCD are you using now?  I was looking at the 32PF7321 (pixel plus 1) and didnt notice much of a difference between the Samsungs and the Sony's. 

Care to make a comment on Philips LCDs?

Thanks.