LG 50PK550R Owner's Discussion Thread

M glad tht they dnt hve PJ series in stock.. M now really thinkng over buyng LG 2010 series.
My frnd is quite happy with PQ70..May end up buyng tht or check out samsung irrespctv or wht pictr settn thy provid
 
Seeems good for me tht thy dnt hve PJ in stock...one of my frnd bought PQ70 a mnth bk n he is quite happy wth it.. I feel shldnt buy ny of 2010 model n buy PQ70 instead or jump to Sammy
 
mehuldil said:
M glad tht they dnt hve PJ series in stock.. M now really thinkng over buyng LG 2010 series.
My frnd is quite happy with PQ70..May end up buyng tht or check out samsung irrespctv or wht pictr settn thy provid
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If you are going for a 2009 model, LG is a NO. Thats the unanimous feedback I got last year. For 2009 model Samsung is recommended.
2010 model, LG has improved. And offers a competitive pricing.

Just in case you are scared with our complaining here in 2010 LG model, I would like to clear what is happening. We are complaining about two things.

1. What we are complaining is about the stripping of features in Indian version when compared to US/UK model. And if I am not wrong ever the leader Panasonic does this. Eg: The 2009 G10 in US had THX while Indian version didn't.
Its just that we are taking this up and asking LG to give us a fair deal.
I would encourage customers of Samsung/Panasonic owners to raise against this discrimination IN CASE they see the difference in their TV.
Note: This does not apply to extra hardware as the pricing is indeed effected. We are asking only for software features where in they will have only licensing fees and that typically they buy in bulk.

2. About Green pixels blinking at certain brightness level. If you see my previous posts I have noted that AT THIS STAGE it does not affect the PQ. It is observed only if you see the panel from up close (less than 2 ~ 3 ft). At even 5 ft. its not visible. Again it could depend on individuals. Many here could not realize it until one of us published the exact settings which makes it appear.

Why we are complaining? It is to get an explanation about this phenomenon. This does not occur when brightness is high or low. Only at certain level.
I visited a showroom to check what happens in a C10/S10. Both Panasonic have brightness from ?50 to +50. I got them put a white text on black background. When brightness set to +50, I could see a full line of green(only) pixels on the inner border of a white character. Never seen anyone complain abt that. I expected Panasonic was like perfect. Anyways thats not important. What I feel is, if you check in depth, there could be minor issues. I believe no TV could be perfect. So you need to be informed. In case the issue bothers(effects) you stay away. Its a personal decision. This TV is still a keeper for me :) and I dont see a need to pay extra 10K for Samsung just for this minor issue(?). And hey thats me. Others would differ.

Already wrote too much I guess.
Sorry for the ramayana ;)
 
An update on the price. I got a PM from mehuldil that he was quoted 57,400 the for PK550.
Thats an awesome price. 5K less than what I paid few weeks back. 10K+ less that the Samsung.
 
Well guess...might make a trip to a showroom to see if the new models are PK550R or just PK550 ...with new /additional features enabled...

fingers crossed. :)
 
Moderator(s),

Is it OK for me to put up a thread warning HFV users / visitors of LG Plasmas for various problems that we put in this thread? This would be to make LG aware that Indians are intelligent enough to have feature offered elsewhere in the world. One of the excuse given (for missing features) was that Indians will not use the features or lack knowledge or have children change their settings. If they are so concerned about children then they should stop selling Plasma as the same children capable of messing with settings can even break a display. Lame excuses! Not only LG but no manufacturer should look down on us as undeserving.
 
The other Samsung C550 also has an issue as reported by @sanjay0864. This spells bad news for the people who wanted a 'cheap' 50 inch plasma TV. The closest and best option now is the Pana V20, which comes with it's fair share of issues.

<rolls eyes in confusion now>
 
shaiju_o_thomas said:
Moderator(s),

Is it OK for me to put up a thread warning HFV users / visitors of LG Plasmas for various problems that we put in this thread? This would be to make LG aware that Indians are intelligent enough to have feature offered elsewhere in the world. One of the excuse given (for missing features) was that Indians will not use the features or lack knowledge or have children change their settings. If they are so concerned about children then they should stop selling Plasma as the same children capable of messing with settings can even break a display. Lame excuses! Not only LG but no manufacturer should look down on us as undeserving.
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Shaiju, if you have an issue with a product, there are no issues about posting it in HFV. Read the rules carefully and make sure they are followed.

If possible, send me the thread text, and I shall OK it for posting.

Cheers
 
Venkat,

Thanks. Will post it to you first and keep it true to problems.

Frank,

Why do you say "for the people who wanted a 'cheap' 50 inch plasma TV"? 60-75K is cheap for you?

50" VT25 is the best available Plasma in market. So you may buy the 'expensive' 50 inch plasma TV. PK550 and C550 are rated as mid-budget Plasma and not entry level.

Respect for what people have spent and purchased.

And let's not make this thread about cheap or expensive; it's about PK550R owner's discussion. Post cheap vs. expensive on price thread. Thank you!

Venkat, please remove frank's post about 'cheap' Plasma.
 
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60k is in no way cheap for anyone Shaiju. its just a relative term. a full hd 50" screen for 60 odd k is really cheap. and cheap doesn't mean its a cheap product. it was well priced and vfm till now, where it is plagued with problems. so much so that one might never buy another lg product ever after reading the horror stories here.
do not get me wrong. I am allowed to express my opinion on a public forum and getting defensive is not going to change things.
 
AS someone here noted yesterday, LG have removed the "r" at the end of all plasma models. There is a full page ad in TOI, No "r" either. May mean nothing or are we lucky to get "International standard" on all plasma?
 
frankmehta said:
60k is in no way cheap for anyone Shaiju. its just a relative term. a full hd 50" screen for 60 odd k is really cheap. and cheap doesn't mean its a cheap product. it was well priced and vfm till now, where it is plagued with problems. so much so that one might never buy another lg product ever after reading the horror stories here.
do not get me wrong. I am allowed to express my opinion on a public forum and getting defensive is not going to change things.
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Frank, thanks for clarifying. I agree with you in someways; only that word 'cheap' in quotes had me worried. All izzz well.

The set cost $1300 as per LG US. Available online for approx for $800-1000. Compare with what we are paying even at discounted prices for missing features, manufacturing defect and pathetic VoC. Do you think we are getting a fair deal? Again, compare this with Samsung's worldwide offerings. They are way better in consistency across markets.

Btw, a clarification - i am not getting defensive. With all these problems and hassels I have gone through, would love if someone teaches LG a lesson or two.
 
bnsbhat said:
AS someone here noted yesterday, LG have removed the "r" at the end of all plasma models. There is a full page ad in TOI, No "r" either. May mean nothing or are we lucky to get "International standard" on all plasma?
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High hopes! :)

Compare the US and IN features on website. Saved as XLS but can't upload due to size (moderators - pls help).

There are issues with LG PK550 posting. They mentioned "Winner of the CES 2010 Best Innovations Award". Ok, so you got an award but best innovation for what - ISFccc or TruSlim Frame? And if you are honored at least spell the title of award correctly; CES has well known "Best of" categories as in "Best of Innovations" and not "Best Innovations".

Someone put up the PK550 in a hurry on the website and should be spanked.

Here's the link:
Life's Good: LG Electronics Honored With 15 CES 2010 Innovations Awards
 
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Dont' think so. They may still offer the same PK550R.

The website does not have "R" - good for them. Maybe "R" stands for "Restricted features" model. :p
 
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