Sudeep Naik, Oct 23, 2006 1400 hrs IST
The Philips 42-inch LCD TV is a beast that will surely grip the mind of any sane man.
Great build quality, 42-inch screen, Ambilight, Pixelplus, ClearLCD, DNM, Impressive picture and sound quality, High feel-good factor.
Too big and heavy for a 42-inch TV, No 1080p support, Very expensive.
The boom in the LCD TV segment has prompted many manufacturers to launch their high-end models here in India as well. In effect, the kind of TVs that we used to see with dropped jaws in Hollywood movies or glam magazines, and imaginatively tag it as sci-fi are actually available and being sold at the store down the block.
The Philips 42-inch LCD TV is one such beast that will surely grip the mind of any sane man.
Is the TV format in the US different from the one in India? Since we are relocating to India, we are bringing our LCD Vizio TV to India. Can we use it there with just a voltage converter (110V to 220V)?
by Neooptimist, Bangalore, on May 19, 2007 08:22 PM, Report abuse Reply
You will have to buy a PAL to NTSC converter too.. how did you carry that to india? did you pay any customs duty?
by Althaf, NY, on Nov 18, 2007 11:52 PM, Report abuse
You can use the TV in India subject to the fact that first you need to connect your video source to an external TV Tuner box(kWorld has some excellent models). From the TV Tuner box you connect to any of the input sockets on TV other than the cable input(RF). This is the best possible way since you can use the Remote provided by the Tuner box to change channels. Other methods include using a DVD recorder with built in Tuner(PAL Tuner) and then connect your cable directly to DVD Recorder, take the output from DVD recorder to your TV. However, in this method you cannot change channels as easily as you can change with the first method.
by sadananda, bangalore, on Jun 30, 2008 10:09 PM, Report abuse
Besides the voltage converter, you will need one more thing. US uses NTSC and India uses PAL. So if you want to use your NTSC only Tv in india. There are 2 options. 1. A Multi format Video converter usually around $150 for a good one. or 2. A VGA box. Dish TV in india provide a package with a VGA Set top box and it works perfectly fine. No issues. All you need to check on your TV is weather it has a PC Input option (VGA input). I installed it yesterday on my Samsung LCD that i brought from the US and works perfectly fine. Costs Rs4000 for everything including 1 yr subscription.
by Janmejay, Ahmedabad, on Sep 12, 2008 11:22 AM, Report abuse
by P.D.PODDAR, GUWAHATI, on Aug 29, 2008 01:32 PM, Report abuse Reply
Hi, Where did you buy this TV. Is it available in India ? I am really interested in buyinh this TV. Cheers, Kuldeep
by Kuldeep, Gurgaon, on Aug 19, 2008 08:22 PM, Report abuse Reply
by vaibhav, mumbai, on Jun 12, 2008 06:15 PM, Report abuse Reply
im also selling an lcd tv which i have brought 3days ago its a SONY LCD 29 inch tv which i brought for 42000 but im ready to sell for a lower cost between 36000 and 40000 as i need money urgently suddenly .
by rajkumar sharma, mumbai, on Aug 03, 2008 11:31 PM, Report abuse
by Jigeesh, Kannur, on Jul 30, 2008 11:06 AM, Report abuse Reply
Excellent Review, Very Nice tv.....pls write me abt cost & maintain
by Rupesh, Mumbai - India, on Jul 05, 2008 02:13 PM, Report abuse Reply
Can anybody help me in knowing the best brand (pre & post sales support) LCD amongst -- Sony, Hitachi, Samsung, Panasonic & Philips
by manuj sachdeva, delhi, on May 26, 2008 04:39 PM, Report abuse Reply
Its SAMSUNG. No doubt!. They have the lastest 7th/8th genereation LCD,s at reasonable prices .More so ever even SONY has a tie up with them to use their LCD,s in their own BRAVIA Series.!!!!!
by Div, Mumbai, on Jun 03, 2008 11:33 AM, Report abuse
can anyone tell me the price in USD for a 42 inch LCD in Dubai dutyfree plzzzz..i will be travelling on the 7 of july.and is there any excess to pay for transportation fee or we just pay the mentioned price and they will do the rest?thanks thanks a lot
by kaushik, mauritius, on Apr 29, 2008 11:20 PM, Report abuse Reply
what is the price of samsung/sony lcd tv 32 inches in Dubai and US? Can anybody there let me know please.
by Neeraj, Delhi, on Apr 09, 2008 11:08 PM, Report abuse Reply
LCD TV in Dubai ranges from Dhs 2500 to Dhs 12000. Samsung wee bit cheaper
by Amit, Dubai, on Apr 23, 2008 01:01 PM, Report abuse
i want to purchase 32" lcd of phillips urgently let me know the price today
by rupinder, new delhi, on Apr 10, 2008 01:33 PM, Report abuse Reply
I have recently purchased this TV and I will say that the image is mind boggling, quite comparable to beovision 6 which is being sold at twice the price
by Faisal jeelani, Delhi, on Apr 07, 2008 02:57 AM, Report abuse Reply
by wobemo, Kohimna, on Dec 07, 2007 10:26 AM, Report abuse Reply
hi, have u bot akai lcd tv? if not please contact for 40 inch tv, best price.
by ashu, gurgaon, on Mar 03, 2008 02:18 AM, Report abuse
by neeraj, gurgaon, on Mar 16, 2008 12:42 AM, Report abuse
Hi, can you tell me what screen size you\have in Akai LCD. and the Cost for teh Same call 989-284-360
by Harry, Mumbai, on Mar 18, 2008 04:35 PM, Report abuse
please send me the rates in indian rupes for Lcd hd tv so that I can see the drifferent in rates in india and qatar
by felix fernandes, doha qatar, on Jan 06, 2008 09:55 AM, Report abuse Reply
I am very much interested buying your LCD Tv. Please let me know what is the lowest price LCD TV you have.
by V. Vedakumar, Chennai, on Nov 16, 2006 07:18 PM, Report abuse Reply
I am very much interested buying your Flat LCD Tv. Please let me know what is the lowest price LCD TV you have.
by Abhay Tiwari, Agra, on Jun 14, 2007 06:54 PM, Report abuse
by yash, pune, on Jul 10, 2007 09:10 AM, Report abuse
I am Meenambika C.S from Trivandrum. I want to sell my 'Sony Bravia LCD TV, 40" ' which I got it as gift from Kerala Govt. Grant Mela, during last week. Its show room price is Rs 89,990/-. I want to sell it at a highly discounted price of Rs.78,000/- (as packed piece). Mild negotiation aceptable. Offer valid for 1 week. Pl. reply immediately.
by CS Meenambika, Trivandrum, on Dec 22, 2007 01:35 PM, Report abuse
SAMSUNG 26 inch LCD tv costs around 30 thousand rupees and if you want bigger one 40 inch LCD tv costs around 82 thousand rupees .
by Ram, Bangalore, on Dec 27, 2007 03:05 AM, Report abuse
I'm interested in buying 42' LCD, need to know the price in Rupees & also if home delivery is given.
by Ameeta, India, on Nov 20, 2006 06:03 PM, Report abuse Reply
I am Meenambiks CS from Trivandrum. I have an 40" Sony Bravia LCD TV, a brand new (packed piece) which I got it as a gift in Kerala Govt. Grant Mela. Its sow room price id Rs.89,990/. I want to immediately sell it for Rs.78,000/- with all papers, at Trinadrum. Are you interested? Pl. reply soon.
by CS Meenambika, Trivandrum, on Dec 22, 2007 01:42 PM, Report abuse
a)can i get price and place of manufacturing ? b) Technical difference Sony and Philips( same size )
by p s shirodkar, Thane ,India, on Nov 29, 2007 08:39 PM, Report abuse Reply
by Manish, Ahmedabad, on Nov 27, 2007 09:25 PM, Report abuse Reply
Quick question.. is it possible to hook up a laptop to a TV with a USB port to be able to play downloaded movies? (with a male-to-male usb cable, of course.) If not, what is the purpose of the USB port, just for digital cameras??
by David Zolnowski, Depew, on Nov 27, 2007 08:20 AM, Report abuse Reply
Please let me know the price (in US$) of 42'' LCD TV (42PF931TV). Let me also know the weight (in kg).
by BASHIR AHMED SI, Kaduna, Nigeria, on Dec 08, 2006 03:28 PM, Report abuse Reply
It comes to 1000$[nov 2007], weight not sure but u cannot carry it alon for sure. :)
by Pramod, New Jersey, on Nov 13, 2007 08:58 AM, Report abuse
by sudhakar, hyd, on Nov 07, 2007 08:04 PM, Report abuse Reply
please send the price of this tv 32" with tata sky free offer
by khalid akhtar, HOSPET(BELLARY) KARNATAKA, on Nov 02, 2007 04:59 PM, Report abuse Reply
advance features with high class technology.
by manoj, hyderabad, on Oct 26, 2007 01:00 PM, Report abuse Reply
the rate is to high. don't buy any TV
by dhanuk, honkong, on Nov 01, 2007 05:50 PM, Report abuse
what is ideal size of TV in room size of 15x15
by Akhil, Delhi, on Oct 13, 2007 12:50 PM, Report abuse Reply
36 inches. Ideally 1/5 th the size of viewing distance. Tell me the price of 46 inch Akai LCD TV.
by khalid, Delhi, on Oct 28, 2007 04:45 PM, Report abuse
no need to buy TV Go to study don't west time on net enjoy
by dhanuk, honkong, on Nov 01, 2007 05:46 PM, Report abuse
please send me the price of this 42"LCD TV
by Dharmik patel, Baroda, on Jan 25, 2007 04:19 PM, Report abuse Reply
what is the price for 42" lcd and how can we compare from other lcd any why should we go for phillips
by Pradip, Sikkim, on May 03, 2007 11:02 PM, Report abuse
42 inch lcd and vga port price 80000 rs. only
by dipak patel, surat, on Aug 13, 2007 12:02 PM, Report abuse
please send me the price of 42''lcd tv
by mantoosahu, muzaffarpur, on Sep 28, 2007 06:47 PM, Report abuse
by rajesh, mansa, on Oct 16, 2007 12:16 PM, Report abuse
SONY LCD TV BRAVIA are the Best.
by Nischint Katoch, New Delhi, on Oct 18, 2007 08:55 AM, Report abuse
by kiran patel, mumbai, on Oct 21, 2007 07:17 PM, Report abuse
SONY LCD TV BRAVIA are the Best. Now available pirce starting @ Rs 79,000/- for 40" Large Screen LCD TV (KLV-40S200A) BRAVIA
by Nischint Katoch, New Delhi, on Oct 25, 2007 06:39 PM, Report abuse
kindly send different type of LCD rates & details. i want to purchase one medeum range LCD.
by SUDHIR SRIVASTA, lucknow, on Aug 24, 2007 11:00 PM, Report abuse Reply
please send me the rate of lcd and also the details want to purcharse right now iam in doha qatar so whant to know the rates
by felix fernandes, doha qatar, on Sep 25, 2007 10:49 AM, Report abuse
by vijaya, kota, on Sep 14, 2007 09:18 PM, Report abuse Reply
LCD Televisions unlike Plastma televisions, dont have any phosphorus light thus need less power to operate. It also generates less heat than a traditional tv. Lastly they don't emit any radiation. There are several plus points for an LCD TV. They are, they dont have burn in static images, unlike Plasma. You can store an lcd tv in a high location and its no problem, but plasmas dont do well in higher altitudes. LCD Televisions also generally last more than 9 years, well more than the typical plasma based tv. Finally they are lighter in weight.
by Nischint Katoch, New Delhi, on Aug 21, 2007 04:48 PM, Report abuse Reply
why would someone buy this tv when 42" plasma tvs are available for 80-90k range ( LG/Phillips/Panasonic etc.) Have a look arnd in vijay sales or encore ( city center , mumbai central) and you know the time for plasmas have arrived.
by saty, mumbai, on Oct 23, 2006 03:27 PM, Report abuse Reply
Why would u buy mercedes, when you get the same 4 wheel car for 1/10 the cost. It supports 3ms, which most of your 80-90k TV dont support. The features mentioned make the TV worth, though many of these features aren't compulsory (eg Ambilight)
by SantaSingh, Punjab, on Oct 23, 2006 04:10 PM, Report abuse
U R absolutely right -philips price is out of this world & perhaps wise people will veer towards 42 inch plasmas for 80-90 k- which in any case have better picture
by vijayshimla, Shimla 171001, on Oct 23, 2006 06:16 PM, Report abuse
LCD Televisions unlike Plastma televisions, dont have any phosphorus light thus need less power to operate. It also generates less heat than a traditional tv. Lastly they don't emit any radiation like Plasma panels. There are several plus points for an LCD TV. They are, they dont have burn in static images, unlike Plasma. You can store an lcd tv in a high location and its no problem, but plasmas dont do well in higher altitudes. LCD Televisions also generally last more than 9 years, well more than the typical plasma based tv. Finally they are lighter in weight.
by Nischint Katoch, New Delhi, on Aug 21, 2007 04:46 PM, Report abuse
who want to open new compny make lcd tv
by dipak patel, surat, on Aug 13, 2007 12:05 PM, Report abuse Reply
Contact Amit@09850061815 for BenQ LCD TV
by Amit, Akola / Nagpur, on Jul 06, 2007 12:11 AM, Report abuse Reply
Philips 42PF9831 is a LCD TV with good resolution- but at the time review also TT must consider the price factor- all TV manufacturers including Philips are duping Indian public by setting VERY HIGH PRICES specially for India. In the US market there are not many sales for this Philips TV price being high at 2500 US $-( i.e. Rs. 1,13,000 ) BUT BEWARE in India we are privileged to be offered this at 2.65 lakhs- a premium price at 235% over US price. What is the matter Philips!! In a competitive environment like the US best selling 42 inch LCD TVs are $ 1299 i.e. 58.5k and even the premium ones like Sony 40 inch are in range of $ 2k- i.e. about Rs. 90k. India seems to be the market for lootery by Philips, Samsung, LG, Sony Etc etc. ?Beware of artificially high prices when U review TT.
by vijayshimla, Shimla 171001, on Oct 23, 2006 06:14 PM, Report abuse Reply
But you also have to put in import duties which govt. charges on such elecronics equiptment..... Yes Companies do charge more for LCD/Plasma in India but other factors also add up to the final bomb of a price....
by Anonymous, Anonymous, on Oct 23, 2006 06:23 PM, Report abuse
The final bomb is engineered by the avaracious companies which are here to loot. Sirthe import duties etc are not that much !!
by vijayshimla, Shimla 171001, on Oct 23, 2006 07:15 PM, Report abuse
Even in Dubai you get a 32" LCD for 40K rs..and see the prices here..ridiculous..or the world thinks indian have more money to spend with IT boom or that we are duds !
by AnilKool, Bangalore, on Oct 23, 2006 09:45 PM, Report abuse
Spot-On Vijay! Absolutely right. We dont want the so-called "US" or "Dubai" product to be sold in India. When Philips has an established base in India, then why not sell it through Philips India?? whilst the ideal thing to do would be to manufacture (or make the final packaging) out here! Then the premium cost is reduced. Its just these guys taking advantage of low-contested market to sell them out here. As rightly put, we really have to put mind-over-matter and take the time to compare the prices of the same products elsewhere. May I ask TT to add this comparison price in US while you quote the price for products in India please. So that, only the people who're crazy for the first-day-buy can go buy it at that price!!
by prakram, Bangalore, on Oct 24, 2006 10:04 AM, Report abuse
Hy it is great, u r very right these co. are looting the pocket of indians and earning 5 time margine from our pocket, that why i am going to buy a videocon LCD be indian by indian
by jagat negi, chandigarh, on Oct 31, 2006 11:47 PM, Report abuse
You are extremely correct. These people are charging hefty premium. But the worst part is that we cannot buy them online becuase of unclear regulatory problems.
by Atul, Jamshedpur, on Jun 21, 2007 07:34 PM, Report abuse
by varun, bangalore, on Jun 17, 2007 10:22 AM, Report abuse Reply
I'm interested in buying LCD TV, i want to know the price in Rupees which available brands with their models.
by Aruns, Dubai, on Feb 21, 2007 04:41 PM, Report abuse Reply
lcd r not as good as they advertised by companies, so enjoy with ur old tv
by ranjeet, ladnun, on May 30, 2007 12:00 AM, Report abuse
by Samir Dhaga, Delhi, on May 23, 2007 04:34 PM, Report abuse Reply
Is the TY format in the US different from the one in India? Since we are relocating to India, we are bringing our LCD Vizio to India. Can we use it there with just a converter (110V to 220V)?
by Neooptimist, Bangalore, on May 19, 2007 08:20 PM, Report abuse Reply
PLease let me know the price of the 37" and 42" model.
by Satish Gulati, Delhi, on May 09, 2007 07:29 PM, Report abuse Reply
by sudhasinghi, udaipur, on May 08, 2007 08:43 AM, Report abuse Reply
I wish to purchse The Philips 42-inch LCD TV for my lounge 20x18ft.May I know the safe viewing distance,height & type of stand for TV. I wish to put it on mobile stand for easy shifting & mobility. Kindly advice Your's Sincierly Ajay Shankar
by Ajay Shankar, Lucknow, on May 05, 2007 11:04 PM, Report abuse Reply
please send price of 42 and 32 inch lcd tv philips.
by Amit, delhi, on Apr 25, 2007 04:30 PM, Report abuse Reply
by VK AGARWAL, HARDWAR, on Apr 27, 2007 04:36 PM, Report abuse
Plz send me the prize list of all Philips LCD & Plasma TVs
by Dr. Shaikh Imra, Aurangabad, on Mar 16, 2007 06:50 PM, Report abuse Reply
Pls Send me 40" Panasonic plasma television indian price. S.VIJAY
by S.VIjay, chennai, on Feb 16, 2007 11:35 AM, Report abuse Reply
the same model is available in Aus for 3650$(124100 Rs)...and with Hd tuner which indian model don't have Philips is selling on Double price is the import duty is more than 100% ...shame on u philips u cannot cheat indians...
by Sanjeev Kumar, Melbourne, on Jan 04, 2007 02:40 PM, Report abuse Reply
by ???, ???, on Dec 28, 2006 04:20 PM, Report abuse Reply
Rs 2.65 lacs is price of a brand new Alto.While ordinary TV can provide same picture and sound like a TV with Technology like Ambilight,Pixelplus,DNM,Clear LCD ,etc who will go for it ? We like a simpler form with a unproductive Technology.
by Sailendra R. Sa, Tura, Garo Hills, Meghalaya, on Dec 09, 2006 10:40 PM, Report abuse Reply
Can anyone give info about Samsung LCD TV LA40R71B(LA32S71B) model.
by Lijo John C, Chennai, on Dec 06, 2006 11:45 AM, Report abuse Reply
Foreign companies robbing the pocket bucks at very high rate..Cheaters , cheaters...
by GANESH, chennai, on Nov 27, 2006 07:14 PM, Report abuse Reply
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by dgkdf;gdl;f, chennai, on Nov 16, 2006 08:31 PM, Report abuse Reply
Nice TV but I dont know about its cost...
by shashi, Bangalore, on Nov 02, 2006 05:17 PM, Report abuse Reply
please send me the price of 42'' lcd tv in rupees
by premsurat, chennai, on Nov 01, 2006 11:01 AM, Report abuse Reply
you should be giving paired lcd tv with the home theatre system. give us at least 2 qualitywise, 2 value wise and one that wins hats off
by vinay, pune, on Nov 01, 2006 01:04 AM, Report abuse Reply
can't you give me this one at no cost
by jagat negi, chandigarh, on Oct 31, 2006 11:39 PM, Report abuse Reply
by krishna, blore, on Oct 28, 2006 03:47 PM, Report abuse Reply
please send me the price of 42'' lcd tv in rupees
by vasireddy, rajahmundry, on Oct 26, 2006 03:14 PM, Report abuse Reply
GIVE THE DETAILS OF HOME THEATRE SYSTEM AND THERE PRICES
by CHINMOY KUMAR P, JAMSHEDPUR, on Oct 25, 2006 10:25 AM, Report abuse Reply
by Bipin Desai, Navsari, on Oct 23, 2006 03:42 PM, Report abuse Reply
Are you nuts? Can't you read till the end of the article?
by Jaganath, Bangalore, on Oct 23, 2006 04:30 PM, Report abuse
by Bipin Desai, Navsari, on Oct 24, 2006 02:05 PM, Report abuse
"Nuts" is not really a language to mind. It's too mild to take offense to.
by Anonymous, Tgb, on Oct 24, 2006 02:40 PM, Report abuse
However, I would still agree that the policy of keeping price for the last para is not welcome. Maybe I do not want to read till the end. Maybe I would like to read ONLY if the device fits my budget. And I am sure price is not so trivial that it goes into the last para. Why not show it in the introduction?
by Gurdas, Vadodara, on Oct 24, 2006 06:23 PM, Report abuse
Dude y dont u just read da article. All techtree articles have the prices in the last, i.e. the conclusion page. Its like buying a DVD player and blaming it since u dont understand the features, which will never be an issue if u read the manual. Techtree's layout is fantastic. Keep it up guys.
by NTH, New Delhi, on Oct 24, 2006 07:00 PM, Report abuse
LG 42 in is available under 80k IN India (Big Bazaar)! So think 3.3 times before wasting your money on ambilight...
by VeeKay, Madhuvihar, on Oct 24, 2006 09:10 AM, Report abuse Reply
The Latest on LCD TV prices from Digitimes the most authoritative source. With prices of 42-inch LCD TVs having fallen below those of 40-inch LCD TVs at the beginning of October, shipments of 42-inch LCD TVs are expected to pick up significantly through year-end. Quotes for Philips-branded 42-inch LCD TVs have dropped to US$1,699 at Costco's website at the beginning of this month, while LG Electronics (LGE) is promoting its 42-inch models at US$1,999 at BestBuy. Meanwhile, Samsung Electronics is promoting its 40-inch models at US$1,799 at BestBuy, while Sony's Bravia-branded 40-inch models are priced at US$1,899 on Costco's website.
by vijayshimla, Shimla 171001, on Oct 23, 2006 07:13 PM, Report abuse Reply
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