LG or Samsung 32" LCD

danzx2 · 11-04-2007, 14:33

Hi,

I am really stuck between which one to get.

Any help in choosing would be great.

http://www.digitaldirect.co.uk/produ...oduct_id=11482

http://www.digitaldirect.co.uk/produ...roduct_id=9555

I have SKY HD so really looking for the best possible picture.

Thanks

Dan

fat controller · 11-04-2007, 16:42

Of the two, I'd buy the Samsung - for no other reason than the fact that LG and Philips :spits: are virtually one and the same now, and Philips stuff seems to have woeful reliability and shocking customer service (search these forums for Philips and you'll find plenty of examples).

Besides, I've read plenty of threads on here singing the praises of the Samsung.

iDan · 11-04-2007, 16:52

The Samsung is awful, the reliability and build quality is very poor.

The LG is a very good tv, although an old model now.

fat controller, i'm not entirely sure why you think LG and Philips are virtually one and the same? They make LCD Panels together, that's all...

Stig · 11-04-2007, 17:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by Telly_Man

The Samsung is awful, the reliability and build quality is very poor.

The LG is a very good tv, although an old model now.

So, you've got an LG then?

I've got a Samsung R7, and apart from a little vibration rattle (which is probably due to the way I've got it mounted) it's been faultless and amazing value for money.

I'm saving my pennies for one of the native 1080 F7 series next...

fat controller · 11-04-2007, 18:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by Telly_Man

The Samsung is awful, the reliability and build quality is very poor.

The LG is a very good tv, although an old model now.

fat controller, i'm not entirely sure why you think LG and Philips are virtually one and the same? They make LCD Panels together, that's all...

The OP was asking about LCD TV's, which I assumed would contain a panel from the LG Philips joint effort - hence my comments that they are virtually one and the same (the same panel in both the Philips or the LG sets).

I believe Samsung and Sony have a similar joint effort - which would lead me to again pick the Samsung (I confess to liking Sony kit).

My other reason for preferring the Samsung over the LG was based on personal experience of products from each manufacter - I have had products from both, with better reliability from Samsung kit (for brown goods at least).

Don't get me wrong, I am not out to bash LG for the sake of it - I have an LG Washing Machine, which has been a great machine (so far) and I am very happy with it.

iDan · 11-04-2007, 19:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by fat controller

The OP was asking about LCD TV's, which I assumed would contain a panel from the LG Philips joint effort - hence my comments that they are virtually one and the same (the same panel in both the Philips or the LG sets).

I believe Samsung and Sony have a similar joint effort - which would lead me to again pick the Samsung (I confess to liking Sony kit).

My other reason for preferring the Samsung over the LG was based on personal experience of products from each manufacter - I have had products from both, with better reliability from Samsung kit (for brown goods at least).

Don't get me wrong, I am not out to bash LG for the sake of it - I have an LG Washing Machine, which has been a great machine (so far) and I am very happy with it.

Beware, just because the panels are the same doesn't dictate how good (or bad) a TV is. It's the circuitry behind it that makes the picture

Don't get me wrong, i'm not against Samsung in anyway (got a lot of their stuff), just against the R7 series LCD because it's poor.

Picture quality is brilliant, sound quality abysml, as is the reliability.

danzx2 · 11-04-2007, 21:03

I am leaning towards the Samsung. It seems to have a higher spec, better and a lot more reviews than the LG.

Anyone else have a view on these two?

Thanks

DoLpHiNaToR · 12-04-2007, 13:32

The link to the Sammy says the product is currently not available

mooghead · 12-04-2007, 18:46

Is this it?

http://www.247electrical.co.uk/epage.../SAMLE32R87BDX

I have the Samsung, its ace, buy it.

markelliott · 12-04-2007, 22:06

The Samsung R7 series is very poor.

I originally purchased a Samsung LE26R74BDX for my bedroom, which went straight back. I replaced it with an LG 26LC2R, and is excellent.

Comparing the Samsung and LG, the Samsung was very poor. Cheap plastic build quality (typical Samsung), slow to respond to the remote (again typical Samsung), dull and grainy scart pictures, backlight bleed on panel, panel got very hot compared to others and dreadful thin sound quality. The picture quality from the Samsung was good, and that's all I can say about it. The picture on the LG is just as good, if not better. BBC HD looks amazing on it.

The LG is much better, and has none of these issues. The build quality is solid and the sound quality is superb too.

markelliott · 12-04-2007, 22:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by danzx2

Hi,

I am really stuck between which one to get.

Any help in choosing would be great.

http://www.digitaldirect.co.uk/produ...oduct_id=11482

http://www.digitaldirect.co.uk/produ...roduct_id=9555

I have SKY HD so really looking for the best possible picture.

Thanks

Dan

You should really be looking at the 32LC2D, as it's the 32LX2R replacement. The LC series replaced the LX.

From my experiences, I would recommend LG over Samsung any day. You will not be disappointed.

iDan · 12-04-2007, 23:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by markelliott

The Samsung R7 series is very poor.

I originally purchased a Samsung LE26R74BDX for my bedroom, which went straight back. I replaced it with an LG 26LC2R, and is excellent.

Comparing the Samsung and LG, the Samsung was very poor. Cheap plastic build quality (typical Samsung), slow to respond to the remote (again typical Samsung), dull and grainy scart pictures, backlight bleed on panel, panel got very hot compared to others and dreadful thin sound quality. The picture quality from the Samsung was good, and that's all I can say about it. The picture on the LG is just as good, if not better. BBC HD looks amazing on it.

The LG is much better, and has none of these issues. The build quality is solid and the sound quality is superb too.

Exactly what i found, too.

...and the same TV as me

paulyoung666 · 13-04-2007, 16:01

i have a 32" lg , i think it is the rz32lz something or other , and apart from one stuck pixel i cannot fault it

iDan · 13-04-2007, 20:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by paulyoung666

i have a 32" lg , i think it is the rz32lz something or other , and apart from one stuck pixel i cannot fault it

RZ32LZ55 no doubt, nice TV!

paulyoung666 · 13-04-2007, 21:31

thats the puppy

, just need to sort the 1 stuck pixel issue out

11-04-2007, 14:33	#1
danzx2 Forum Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: South West Posts: 51	LG or Samsung 32" LCD Hi, I am really stuck between which one to get. Any help in choosing would be great. http://www.digitaldirect.co.uk/produ...oduct_id=11482 http://www.digitaldirect.co.uk/produ...roduct_id=9555 I have SKY HD so really looking for the best possible picture. Thanks Dan

12-04-2007, 22:06	#10
markelliott Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Cambs Posts: 3,529	The Samsung R7 series is very poor. I originally purchased a Samsung LE26R74BDX for my bedroom, which went straight back. I replaced it with an LG 26LC2R, and is excellent. Comparing the Samsung and LG, the Samsung was very poor. Cheap plastic build quality (typical Samsung), slow to respond to the remote (again typical Samsung), dull and grainy scart pictures, backlight bleed on panel, panel got very hot compared to others and dreadful thin sound quality. The picture quality from the Samsung was good, and that's all I can say about it. The picture on the LG is just as good, if not better. BBC HD looks amazing on it. The LG is much better, and has none of these issues. The build quality is solid and the sound quality is superb too. Last edited by markelliott : 12-04-2007 at 22:13.

11-04-2007, 16:42	#2
fat controller Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Slightly round the bend Posts: 12,685	Of the two, I'd buy the Samsung - for no other reason than the fact that LG and Philips :spits: are virtually one and the same now, and Philips stuff seems to have woeful reliability and shocking customer service (search these forums for Philips and you'll find plenty of examples). Besides, I've read plenty of threads on here singing the praises of the Samsung.

11-04-2007, 16:52	#3
iDan Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,812	The Samsung is awful, the reliability and build quality is very poor. The LG is a very good tv, although an old model now. fat controller, i'm not entirely sure why you think LG and Philips are virtually one and the same? They make LCD Panels together, that's all...

11-04-2007, 17:08	#4
Stig Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Sandy Heath, Beds. UK Posts: 10,383	Quote: Originally Posted by Telly_Man The Samsung is awful, the reliability and build quality is very poor. The LG is a very good tv, although an old model now. So, you've got an LG then? I've got a Samsung R7, and apart from a little vibration rattle (which is probably due to the way I've got it mounted) it's been faultless and amazing value for money. I'm saving my pennies for one of the native 1080 F7 series next...

11-04-2007, 18:42	#5
fat controller Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Slightly round the bend Posts: 12,685	Quote: Originally Posted by Telly_Man The Samsung is awful, the reliability and build quality is very poor. The LG is a very good tv, although an old model now. fat controller, i'm not entirely sure why you think LG and Philips are virtually one and the same? They make LCD Panels together, that's all... The OP was asking about LCD TV's, which I assumed would contain a panel from the LG Philips joint effort - hence my comments that they are virtually one and the same (the same panel in both the Philips or the LG sets). I believe Samsung and Sony have a similar joint effort - which would lead me to again pick the Samsung (I confess to liking Sony kit). My other reason for preferring the Samsung over the LG was based on personal experience of products from each manufacter - I have had products from both, with better reliability from Samsung kit (for brown goods at least). Don't get me wrong, I am not out to bash LG for the sake of it - I have an LG Washing Machine, which has been a great machine (so far) and I am very happy with it.

11-04-2007, 19:43	#6
iDan Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,812	Quote: Originally Posted by fat controller The OP was asking about LCD TV's, which I assumed would contain a panel from the LG Philips joint effort - hence my comments that they are virtually one and the same (the same panel in both the Philips or the LG sets). I believe Samsung and Sony have a similar joint effort - which would lead me to again pick the Samsung (I confess to liking Sony kit). My other reason for preferring the Samsung over the LG was based on personal experience of products from each manufacter - I have had products from both, with better reliability from Samsung kit (for brown goods at least). Don't get me wrong, I am not out to bash LG for the sake of it - I have an LG Washing Machine, which has been a great machine (so far) and I am very happy with it. Beware, just because the panels are the same doesn't dictate how good (or bad) a TV is. It's the circuitry behind it that makes the picture Don't get me wrong, i'm not against Samsung in anyway (got a lot of their stuff), just against the R7 series LCD because it's poor. Picture quality is brilliant, sound quality abysml, as is the reliability.

11-04-2007, 21:03	#7
danzx2 Forum Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: South West Posts: 51	I am leaning towards the Samsung. It seems to have a higher spec, better and a lot more reviews than the LG. Anyone else have a view on these two? Thanks

12-04-2007, 13:32	#8
DoLpHiNaToR Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: uʍop ǝpısdn Posts: 84	The link to the Sammy says the product is currently not available

12-04-2007, 18:46	#9
mooghead Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 572	Is this it? http://www.247electrical.co.uk/epage.../SAMLE32R87BDX I have the Samsung, its ace, buy it.

12-04-2007, 22:21	#11
markelliott Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Cambs Posts: 3,529	Quote: Originally Posted by danzx2 Hi, I am really stuck between which one to get. Any help in choosing would be great. http://www.digitaldirect.co.uk/produ...oduct_id=11482 http://www.digitaldirect.co.uk/produ...roduct_id=9555 I have SKY HD so really looking for the best possible picture. Thanks Dan You should really be looking at the 32LC2D, as it's the 32LX2R replacement. The LC series replaced the LX. From my experiences, I would recommend LG over Samsung any day. You will not be disappointed.

12-04-2007, 23:44	#12
iDan Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,812	Quote: Originally Posted by markelliott The Samsung R7 series is very poor. I originally purchased a Samsung LE26R74BDX for my bedroom, which went straight back. I replaced it with an LG 26LC2R, and is excellent. Comparing the Samsung and LG, the Samsung was very poor. Cheap plastic build quality (typical Samsung), slow to respond to the remote (again typical Samsung), dull and grainy scart pictures, backlight bleed on panel, panel got very hot compared to others and dreadful thin sound quality. The picture quality from the Samsung was good, and that's all I can say about it. The picture on the LG is just as good, if not better. BBC HD looks amazing on it. The LG is much better, and has none of these issues. The build quality is solid and the sound quality is superb too. Exactly what i found, too. ...and the same TV as me

13-04-2007, 16:01	#13
paulyoung666 Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 8,151	i have a 32" lg , i think it is the rz32lz something or other , and apart from one stuck pixel i cannot fault it

13-04-2007, 20:35	#14
iDan Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,812	Quote: Originally Posted by paulyoung666 i have a 32" lg , i think it is the rz32lz something or other , and apart from one stuck pixel i cannot fault it RZ32LZ55 no doubt, nice TV!

13-04-2007, 21:31	#15
paulyoung666 Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 8,151	thats the puppy , just need to sort the 1 stuck pixel issue out

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