LG India has the following LCD Televisions mentioned on their website as on 12 April 2010…

http://www.in.lge.com/Product/Products-LCDTV.aspx

SL90-LIVE BORDERLESS

47SL90QR
42SL90QR

LED LCD TV SERIES

47LH90QR
42LH90QR

JAZZ THEATRE SERIES

42LH60YR
32LH60YR
JAZZ ATOM SERIES

26LU10UR
26LU11UR
22LU10UR
22LU11UR
JAZZ (LG 80) SERIES

42LG80FR
32LG80FR
32LG80UR
SCARLET 2.0 ( LH 70 ) SERIES

47LH70YR
42LH70YR
32LH70YR

LH 50 SERIES

47LH50
42LH50
37LH50
LH 35 SERIES

47LH35FR
42LH35FR
37LH35FR
32LH35FR
LF 20 SERIES

42LF20FR
32LF20FR
LH 20 SERIES

32LH20
26LH20
22LH20
19LH20

With ten ranges of LCD televisions to choose from, LG makes consumers lives a bit tough. The range of LED LCD televisions are interesting though.

You can see more details from LG’s website here

Samsung clearly differentiates the LED LCD television and the normal LCD television. They too have a mind blowing number of models to choose from.

http://www.samsung.com/in/consumer/tv-audio-video/television/led-tv/index.idx?pagetype=subtype

8 Series (LED TV)

UA55B8000 – 3,50,000 rupees

7 Series (LED TV)

UA40B7000 – 1,40,000 rupees
UA46B7000 – 1,80,000 rupees
UA55B7000 – 2,75,000 rupees

6 Series (LED TV)

UA32B6000VR – 69,000 rupees
UA46B6000VR – 1,50,000 rupees
UA40B6000VR – 1,25,000 rupees

http://www.samsung.com/in/consumer/tv-audio-video/television/lcd-tv/index.idx?pagetype=subtype

7 Series

LA40B750U1R – 1,20,000 rupees
LA46B750U1R – 1,40,000 rupees

6 Series

LA32B650T1R – 53,000 rupees
LA22B650T6  – 23,000 rupees
LA40B650T1R – 90,000 rupees
LA46B650T1R – 1,15,000 rupees

5 Series

LA37B530P7R – 56,000 rupees
LA46B550K1R – 92,000 rupees
LA40B550K1R – 67,000 rupees
LA52B550K1R – 1,75,000 rupees
LA32B550K1R – 47,000 rupees
LA32B530P7R – 43,000 rupees
LA40B530P7R – 63,000 rupees
LA46B530P7R – 85,000 rupees

4 Series

LA26B450C4 – 28,000 rupees
LA32B450C4 – 37,500 rupees
LA22B450C4 – 18,000 rupees
LA26B480   – 30,000 rupees
LA32B480   – 40,500 rupees
LA22B480   – 20,000 rupees

3 Series

LA26B350F1 – 26,500 rupees
LA22B350F2 – 17,000 rupees
LA32B350F1 – 36,000 rupees

Others

LA70F91B  – 24,00,000 rupees!!

Panasonic has a decent line-up of LCD televisions as well..

http://www.panasonic.co.in/web/productssolutions/digitalav/tv/lcdtv

LZ Series

VIERA TH-42LZ80
VIERA TH-37LZ80

S Series

VIERA TH-L42S10
VIERA TH-L32S10

G Series

VIERA TH-L37G10S
X Series

VIERA TH-L32X15
VIERA TH-L32X11
VIERA TH-L32X10
VIERA TH-L32X9
VIERA TH-L26X10
VIERA TH-L19X10

C Series

VIERA TH-L32C8

A Series

VIERA TH-L32A11

LE Series

VIERA TH-32LE10
VIERA TH-32LE8
VIERA TH-26LE8

http://www.sony.co.in/productcategory/bravia-lcd-tv

Sony has its bravia series lined up. The company is also creating waves with its upcoming monolithic design television. The following are the models mentioned on Sony’s website.

NX Series

KDL-60NX800
KDL-52NX800
KDL-46NX700
KDL-40NX700
KLV-40NX500
KLV-32NX500

EX Series

KDL-52EX700
KDL-46EX700
KDL-40EX700
KDL-32EX700
KLV-40EX500
KLV-32EX500
KLV-46EX400
KLV-40EX400
KLV-32EX400
KLV-32EX300
KLV-26EX300
KLV-22EX300

BX Series

KLV-40BX400
KLV-32BX300
KLV-26BX300
KLV-22BX300

X Series

KLV-46X450A

ZX Series

KLV-40ZX1

Z Series

KLV-52Z550A
KLV-46Z550A
KLV-40Z550A
KLV-40Z450A

W Series

KLV-46W550A
KLV-40W550A
KLV-32W550A
KLV-52W450A

V Series

KLV-52V550A
KLV-46V550A
KLV-40V550A
KLV-32V550A

S Series

KLV-40S550A
KLV-32S550A
KLV-26S550A
KLV-20S400A

Series T

KLV-32T550A
KLV-22T550A
KLV-26T400A

If we have missed out some brand, which you think should be covered, let us know via a comment.

Direct  To Home is now a days seen in most of the houses . this may be because of  either the various brands available or the digital clarity of the channels that are received .Few of the dth services available include :-

Tata sky : Tata Sky is a DTH satellite television provider in India, using MPEG-2 digital compression technology, transmitting using INSAT 4A.It is a joint venture between the Tata Group, that owns 80% and STAR Group that owns a 20% stake Tata Sky was incorporated in 2004 but was launched only in 2006. It currently offers close to 140 channels and some interactive ones. No. of channels and the prices are on request .

Various packages offered are :-Various packages include Annual mea plan , Super hit plan , Super saver pack etc .. For further info contact the specified dealer in your cities

Dish tv : Dishtv is a division of Zee Network Enterprise (Essel Group Venture). EGV has national and global presence with business interests in media programming, broadcasting & distribution, specialty packaging and entertainment. Zee Network incorporated dishtv to modernize TV viewing. dishtv is India’s first direct to home (DTH) entertainment service. By digitalizing Indian entertainment, this enterprise brought best television viewing technology to the living room. It not only transmits high quality programmes through satellite; but also gives a complete control of selecting channels and paying for them.

Dish tv imparts DVD quality picture and stereophonic sound effects to the customers. It promises to change the experience of TV viewing with its uninterrupted transmission service. The endeavour enters next level of entertainment with futuristic features, such as EPG (Electronic Programme Guide), parental lock, games, 400 channels, interactive TV and movie on demand. dishtv also brings exclusive national and international channels for the first time in India. No. of channels and the prices are on request . contact the specified dealer in your respected cities  for further info.

Videocon d2h :Released less than 8 months ago , its sales is yet to pick up .  They claim that their product provides us the best digital entertainment, crystal clear pictures, ultra sharp sound and state of art technology which uses the revolutionary MPEG -4 with DVB S2. It provides you unique active services, multi lingual user interface, more movie on demand channels, radio channels, cross genre tickers and many more value added services.Services will be available through Satellite LCD, Satellite TV, Satellite DVD as well as a Satellite Box (STB).

Various packages offered are :-
Gold Pack , Diamond Pack , And other special packs specific to the state in which u reside in .  No. of channels and the prices are on request . For further info contact the specified dealer in your cities .

Airtel digital tv: Airtel Digital TV is a DTH (Direct to Home) service from Bharti Airtel – the largest telecom operator in India. It uses MPEG-4 digital compression with DVB-S2 technology, transmitting using INSAT 4CR 74°E.Airtel digital launched on 8 October, 2008 with a 360 degree mega campaign ‘Come Home to the Magic’ . Since then it has launched 2 other campaigns: ‘Stars come home’  (March 2009) and ‘DTH Picture Clarity’(August 2009) has increased its channel base to 183+ channels.

Airtel digital TV is now amongst the fastest growing DTH brands in the country and is available across 5000+ towns in India. It has also been ranked as the best DTH service by “Living Digital” magazine. Varieties of packages are available with different choice for channels. No. of channels and the prices are on request .Contact your cities dealer for further info .

Sun direct: India’s youngest and most exciting state of the art DTH Company.Sun Direct uses the latest MPEG-4 based technology to increase broadcast capacity. Sun Direct confirms to provide next-generation services in fast-growing and emerging markets quickly and efficiently. Sun Direct will be supported by Irdeto’s conditional access solution to manage content and revenues in the satellite broadcasting venture. They claim to be the cheapest dth service in India .

Sun Direct selected Oracle based on its convergent multi-service capabilities and proven real-time scalability allowing it to consolidate billing operations, enable powerful new service offerings and improve visibility into customer information across services.Rather limited choices available . A jumbo pack is available that consists of a variety of channels from across the nation . All the other packs are state related . No. of channels and the prices are on request .

Doordharshan dth: DD Direct+ is a free Direct to Home (DTH) service that provides satellite television and audio programming to households and businesses in the Indian subcontinent. Owned by parent company Doordarshan, DD Direct Plus was launched on December 16, 2004.The total capacity for DD Direct+ is 66 television (Still 2 channels is Empty) and 21 radio channels.

The spelling, spacing and capitalisation of channel names are as found on http://www.ddinews.gov.in/DTH unless an explicit reference is given otherwise. The least marketed dth service , looks like it cant be compared to the other big guns but sure is a great deal for people with a low budget .

Reliance Big Tv:Imagine a satellite TV service that suits you and your family’s interests, passions and busy schedules. Picture all of your favourite channels, shows, and movies at your fingertips —it’s time to step into the BIG world of entertainment.
Reliance is excited to present the next landmark of TV entertainment in India. With Reliance BIG TV Digital Service, you can experience spectacular entertainment, blockbuster movies, up-to-the-minute news, and your favourite programs at the click of a button. Transform your home with Reliance BIG TV Digital Service, powered by MPEG – 4 technology for the first time in India. Reliance BIG TV has fantastic features like pure digital viewing experience, more channel choice, many exclusive movie channels, easy programming guide, interactive services, parental control, 24×7 Customer Service and lots more — Ensure a never before viewing experience with unlimited hours of fun and entertainment for your entire family.Reliance BIG TV Limited is a part of Reliance Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group.
The various packages and prices are n request. Contact dealers in your city for further info

The fact that there are more no. of dth brands coming up is indeed better for the consumers .One ,they have more to choose from . Two the more competitors the more they try to cut short the prices .

For more details visit the following websites :-

http://www.tatasky.com/channel-packages.html

http://www.sundirect.in/packages.php

http://www.airtel.in/wps/wcm/connect/dth/Bharti+DTH/Packages+for+you/Browse+packages/

http://www.dishtv.in/packages.aspx

http://bigtv.co.in/index.htm

http://www.d2h.com/WSC/index.aspx

http://www.ddinews.gov.in/DTH/DDDIRECT

One thing is for sure , the development in the dth business is a boon for the consumers

Here are the latest prices for LG LCD TVs in India.

LG 53 Series

• 37 LG 53 : Rs. 64,990/-
• 42 LG 53 : Rs. 75,490/-
• 47 LG 53 : Rs. 94,990/-

LG 30 Series (not full HD)

A fine black-gloss finish and distinctive curves make LG 30 the ultimate in style and sophistication.

• 22 LG30 : Rs. 21,000/-
• 26 LG30 : Rs. 31,490/-
• 32 LG30 : Rs. 41,490/-
• 37 LG30 : Rs. 59,990/-
• 42 LG30 : Rs. 69,490/-
• 47 LG30 : Rs. 83,990/-

LG Scarlet Series

Scarlet’s iconic design, refined styling & striking red back are designed to turn heads on even when it’s switched off.

• 32 LG 60 : Rs. 47,490/-
• 42 LG 60 : Rs. 83,990/-
• 47 LG 60 : Rs. 105,000/-

Features in common (may not apply to all models)

• Full HD
• 50000:1 contrast ratio
• AV mode
• HDMI
• USB 2.0
• Invisibible speaker
• Clear Voice
• Simplink
• 0% Finance
• Complimentary installation
• Speakers tuned by Mr. Mark Levinson

Here are the latest prices for Samsung LCD TVs in India.

There are four series of televisions to choose from in Samsung.

a) Series 3 (this is HD Ready and not Full HD)

The central theme of the series is “Classic and Elegant”

32A330 – MRP : Rs. 42,000

40A330 – MRP : Rs. 77,000

b) Series 4 (this is HD Ready and not Full HD)

Theme : Gorgeous Wine-Inspired Design

22A450 – MRP : 25,000

26A450 – MRP : 34,000

32A450 – MRP : 47,000

37A450 – MRP : 64,000

40A450 – MRP : 85,000

c) Series 5 (Full HD)

Theme : Slim and Pristine Design

32A550 – MRP : Rs. 54,000

37A550 – MRP : Rs. 74,000

40A550 – MRP : Rs. 1,00,000

46A550 – MRP : Rs. 1,30,000

d) Series 6 (Full HD)

Theme : Stunning Crystalline Design

40A610 – MRP : Rs. 1,20,000

46A610 – MRP : Rs. 1,50,000

(different series within series 6)

32A650 – MRP : Rs. 1,50,000

40A650 – MRP : Rs. 2,00,000

52A650 – MRP : Rs. 3,00,000

Here are the latest prices for Sony LCD TVs in India.

W Series

• KLV-32W400A : MRP – Rs. 62,900
• KLV-40W400A : MRP – Rs. 119,900
• KLV-46W400A : MRP – Rs. 169,900
• KLV-52W400A : MRP – Rs. 299,900

V Series

• KLV-32V400A : MRP – Rs. 52,900
• KLV-40V400A : MRP – Rs. 92,900
• KLV-46V400A : MRP – Rs. 123,900

S Series

• KLV-26S400A : MRP – Rs. 34,900
• KLV-32S400A : MRP – Rs. 47,900
• KLV-37S400A : MRP – Rs. 69,900
• KLV-40S400A : MRP – Rs. 82,900

All models come with a one year warranty. You can check to avail 12 Month EMI at 0% at select stores. Installation at home is also complimentary in some cases – including wall mounting.

We ran into this exhibitory piece at Chennai Trade Centre. It was on hell of a television. A complete 103″ Plasma TV. In the picture below you can see people’s reflection on the screen. That’s how huge the thing is.

Click on Image to enlarge

Here are the specs for the same.

Screen size: 103 Inch – World’s Largest Plasma Display Panel
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Resolution: 1920 x 1080 pixels
Contrast Ratio: 5,000:1
Panel Dimensions (WxHxD): 2414mm x 1421mm x 129mm
Panel Weight: 220KG (approx.)
Pedestal Stand Weight: 120KG (approx.)
Wall Bracket Weight: 30KG (approx.)

Approximate price (an estimate only) is $82,000 or 35,26,000 rupees!!

If you want to live life king size – This is the way….

This article is just a food for thought. Today there are numerous deals out there which offer you the best of both worlds if you want to purchase a flat television. By flat television we are referring to the LCD and Plasma display televisions and not the flat screen CRT TV which is sometimes confused with the former.

Let us look at this objectively:

a) Need

The real need for a flat television is when you have the content which can be displayed on it to enjoy the quality. Let us face it. Buying a LCD or Plasma TV with your source being a normal cable television is a big overkill. It is like purchasing a BMW and driving it on kerosene. Unless you already have At-least a DTH or plan to get one, do not purchase a flat TV.

Alternatively you need to have a DVD player which gives you a full HD output. Please note that only original DVD would give you a resolution which can be experienced and appreciated on a large screen TV. If you are looking to play your 60 rupee DVD having 5 movies on a disc, the large screen TV would be a huge disappointment. You will see more pixels than ever and probably throw up!

b) Space constraints

If you have a home where space is of ultra importance and you have the items which we mentioned in the previous category then the flat television maybe an option for you. Again you need to have some money to throw around. The flat televisions are still not affordable to the masses. So unless the need is really pressing, hold on to your purchase.

c) Second TV

If you already have a CRT TV and are tempted by offers or peer pressure, you should absolutely hold on from buying a new flat television. CRT televisions are built to last. So unless you do not have a TV already at home, do not go for a new one.

d) Own House/Rented House

You may wonder why this is even a reason for debate. Well – flat televisions are best placed on the wall. It requires a custom installation from experts and could cost you a small amount of money for installation. Besides you would need to drill the wall and so on. So unless you OWN the home, we would recommend you hold the purchase of the television. Of-course if you have the content, the money and a great landlord/lady, go ahead and buy one!

e) Costs are always dropping

This should be one of the biggest reasons to hold off a purchase. All the offers you see are an attempt by shopkeepers to dispose off their stock. That is why prices fall in the first place for existing goods. But what will see the plummet of prices for this appliance is the supply-demand ratio. Currently not many consumers purchase a flat screen TV because the prices are high. But with advancement in technology and improved production rates and not to mention competition, prices are bound to decrease. This would mean more people buying the product and in turn the prices would be driven down further as the overall market demand goes up and brings the cost of raw materials down.

The bottom line is that television content over cable is of poor quality and also in standard resolution (640×480). Seeing this on the large screen would be a bad experience. If you have a DTH connection or a huge collection of original DVD with a player having HD connectivity, then the flat screen maybe worth a purchase. But then only if this is not your second TV and you are already owning a home of yourself! Further wall mounting means planning all the attachments associated with your flat screen TV like the DVD player, speakers, home theatre and so on. So be careful before you take a plunge!

If you find this article useful or have any comments on it, please let us know Have a great weekend.

Mumbai Mirror has an article online dated 6 November 2007, that LG India has a one of a kind product – A television with a USB port…

Original Article :

LG Electronics recently launched a 29-inch ‘USB Plus TV’. Using proprietary USB Plus technology, the television is capable of storing, organising, and viewing images or playing music directly from USB devices such as thumb drives, MP3 players, digital cameras, etc. It also incorporates features such as the ‘Music Mode’ which provides an option to switch off visuals while only leaving the audio on. For more on the device, which retails at Rs 18,000, visit www.lgindia.com

Image Courtesy : mumbaimirror.com

Article URL here.

The interesting part is that the website of LG India does not list such a product. If any of you have this television at home, please leave your comment behind.

One gentleman has left a comment on the Mumbai Mirror website that this product is not available in stores.

LG India has two 29″ models in the Slim CRT category. The model numbers are:

• 29FU1RG
• 29FD7RGE

Our first take on the pictures shown online is that you really do not get a good grasp of the depth of the television. This is rather strange because rather than highlighting the USP of the model – “The depth”, the website is showing the front view!

The next thing between these two offerings is that, there is very little difference! However the prices are different. While the 29FU1RG costs Rs. 19,900/- (MRP as per the manufacturer’s website), the 29FD7RGE costs only Rs. 17,900/- (MRP as per the manufacturer’s website).

The dimensions of these televisions are as follows :

(W x D x H) (mm)

The regular 29″ TV from LG has a depth starting from 590 mm. Therefore the Slimagic televisions are saving ~ 30% space as claimed by LG.

As you can see there is little difference even in the dimensions. For the complete comparison, please visit manufacturer’s site -> Link

Continuing our coverage on 32″ LCD TV, we are covering two models from LG India.

32LC7

This is a “7 Series” LCD TV from LG. The screen size is 32″ or 81 cms. Leading newspapers in India are featuring ads for LG LCD TV.

The picture of this model is shown below:

Image Courtesy : LG India

The (MRP) price according to the web site is : Rs. 55,000/- However if one purchases this model through EMI scheme, then the monthly payment is Rs. 1250/- for 36 months. This totals only to Rs. 45,000/- Looks like there has been a huge price cut by LG to promote sales.

Some of the salient features of this model are:

Picture
 Resolution : 1366 *768p 
 Brightness : 600cd/m2 
 Dynamic contrast ratio : 10,000:1 
 Wide Viewing Angle : 178°/178° 

Sound
 Output (rms) : 7W +7W 
 AVL : Yes 
 Surround System : Surround Max

TruM – 5 millisecond response time
XD Engine

For full specifications please see manufacturers site – - > Click here

The next model from LG in the 32″ category is

32LB9

This would come under the “pearl black” series. To us this looks more like a lifestyle statement than any useful feature being provided. There is very little differentiation between the series 7 range and the pearl black range. The price according to the website for this model is Rs. 59,000/- The image is shown below.

Image Courtesy : LG India

Some of the salient features of the product are:

Picture
 Resolution : 1366 *768p 
 Brightness : 600cd/m2 
 Dynamic contrast ratio :  10,000:1 
 Wide Viewing Angle : 178°/178° 
Sound
 Output (rms) : 7W +7W 
 AVL :YES 
 Surround System : Surround Max

Designer series
TruM – 5 millisecond response time
XD Engine
Simplink

For full specifications please see manufacturers site – - > Click here

If you purchase this through the EMI scheme the payment per month for 36 months is Rs. 1333/- which takes the actual price of the TV to Rs. 48,000/-

As per the paper ads, this is a true 0% finance option with no processing fee either.

The numbers to reach LG in India are:

1800-180-9999 – from BSNL and MTNL lines

(STD CODE) – 39-01-0909  from other lines.