configuring broadband/PC power protection/cable-satellite TV in India...

Nick-H · Mar 10th, 2008, 21:45

Dell Monitors

... did that with the icon.

it looks like this:

[url="http://http://www1.ap.dell.com/content/products/category.aspx/monitors"]Dell Monitors[/url]

... did that with the NOPARSE tag

brishti · Mar 10th, 2008, 21:47

dell monitors

hope it works.

:brishti

YAY!!!

noWHAT tag??? [sounds like parsely]
thanks but uh uh - i'm sticking to this way.

Nick-H · Mar 10th, 2008, 21:55

It did work, but needs further refinement.

Yours:

[url="[URL="http://www1.ap.dell.com/content/products/category.aspx/monitors][/URL]"]dell monitors[/url]

Mine (or rather, the system's):

[url="http://www1.ap.dell.com/content/products/category.aspx/monitors"]Dell Monitors[/url]

brownboy66 · Mar 10th, 2008, 22:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nick-H

Dell Monitors

... did that with the icon.

[url="http://http://www1.ap.dell.com/content/products/category.aspx/monitors"]Dell Monitors[/url]

... did that with the NOPARSE tag

one too many http's in the address isn't there??

And with Brishti's link she's put the extra http outside the tags:

http://[url="http//www1.ap.dell.com/content/products/category.aspx/monitors][/url]

???

Nick-H · Mar 10th, 2008, 23:05

Yes there is indeed. I never tested it!

brownboy66 · Mar 14th, 2008, 17:57

ok....so enough of small monitors and laser printers, lets talk about some serious hardware.

After many years of resistance I may relent to the many requests of my children and get a flat screen TV. We currently have a less then 2 year old 100mhz digital wide screen which I think is just fine - except for the purple patches that appeared on the screen after we moved

Anyway - so the current thoughts is either an LCD or plasma (or maybe a projector)? I'm thinking maybe 36-42 inch - needs to be HD compatible, have HDMI, etc. But really,

-what brand,
-why,
-and where to go in Delhi?

Any advice oh wise IM tech/ gadget people?

Nick-H · Mar 14th, 2008, 18:05

Not that TV is my thing, but from what I've seen, prices of this kind of import are horrendous.

Prashant.M · Mar 14th, 2008, 20:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by brownboy66

We currently have a less then 2 year old 100mhz digital wide screen which I think is just fine - except for the purple patches that appeared on the screen after we moved

How about moving the TV around a bit, in it's place or a couple of feet. It might be magnetic interference. A wild guess - how about degaussing it? Some TVs automatically degauss themselves when they are turned on; so you might try seducing it, but be prepared for a shock <sorry BB couldn't resist that>.

I recently decided against buying a flat screen HDTV because currently there is no HD content available. The only HD content would be Bluray discs and they are expensive. A full HD TV capable of 1080P is expensive. A good TV will also show up the flaws of current SD broadcast; experienced this at my friend's home.

Brands I would recommend are (not in any order) Panasonic, Sony, Philips. This also depends on the model. For example a certain model of Panasonic might be excellent whereas another model might be average.

shashank.aggarwal · Mar 14th, 2008, 20:03

Check our Sony Bravia, my uncle got it few months back and he is very satisfied with it..

Check the specs and all, and if you find it suitable, I can help you get a good deal (read out of South Delhi Circle

)

brishti · Mar 14th, 2008, 20:23

my favourite thread!!!

BB: long time no seeee

as for tv - i have ABSOLUTELY NO IDEA!
just wanted to return to thishere thread and say a hi to you

tomorrow's the day - have fun ya'll!

i'm not OT... am i?

:brishti

brownboy66 · Mar 14th, 2008, 20:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by Prashant.M

A wild guess - how about degaussing it? Some TVs automatically degauss themselves when they are turned on; so you might try seducing it, but be prepared for a shock <sorry BB couldn't resist that>.

de WHAT!

and seduce my TV?? I'd be too embarrassed!

(and here was I thinking all the drama happened on TV - not with it)!

I remember some of the old CRT monitors I had - there was as degauss option - what is that? Will have a look but I'm pretty sure the TV has been damaged in transit (and not sure it even has a degauss function). thanks Prashant.

Quote:

I recently decided against buying a flat screen HDTV because currently there is no HD content available. The only HD content would be Bluray discs and they are expensive. A full HD TV capable of 1080P is expensive. A good TV will also show up the flaws of current SD broadcast; experienced this at my friend's home. Brands I would recommend are (not in any order) Panasonic, Sony, Philips. This also depends on the model. For example a certain model of Panasonic might be excellent whereas another model might be average.

thanks for that - will have a look around. What about a projector instead? Any views on that? It may be that we stick with the TV as is, and if we want a really big screen - use a projector instead.

Quote:

Originally Posted by shashank.aggarwal

Check the specs and all, and if you find it suitable, I can help you get a good deal (read out of South Delhi Circle )

thanks shashank - I may just take you up on that. Also sent a PM to Dilli to see if he had any advice about places to go - guess he must be busy.

Quote:

Originally Posted by brishti

my favourite thread!!!

BB: long time no seeee

as for tv - i have ABSOLUTELY NO IDEA!
just wanted to return to thishere thread and say a hi to you

tomorrow's the day - have fun ya'll!
i'm not OT... am i?

yes - have been absent for a while (had lots of new stuff to learn)

And yes, tomorrow should be quite a gathering. Looking forward to it.

Dilliwala · Mar 14th, 2008, 22:44

And I'll answer right here - haven't bought a TV in ages as ours is 10 years old and going strong. But I guess u got your answers - technical and commercial. I've no idea on the latest tech anyway, like I said earlier I thought HDMI, 1080P, plasma are some kind of new diseases.

Nehru Place is no good for TVs and such like. There was this large speciality store on the Defence Colony/Lajpat Nagar main road dealing in all the latest fancy stuff - damned if I recall the name - Electronic City?

Quote:

Originally Posted by brishti

my favourite thread!!!

:brishti

WHAT???!!!

GET A LIFE!

brownboy66 · Mar 14th, 2008, 23:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dilliwala

I've no idea on the latest tech anyway, like I said earlier I thought HDMI, 1080P, plasma are some kind of new diseases.

well with Prashant encouraging me to "seduce" my TV - I wouldn't be surprised if I did catch something off it!

BTW - nice to see you around!

Quote:

Nehru Place is no good for TVs and such like. There was this large speciality store on the Defence Colony/Lajpat Nagar main road dealing in all the latest fancy stuff - damned if I recall the name - Electronic City?

ok - thanks. I've got a mate who lives in Defence colony so maybe he heard of it.....

Quote:

Originally Posted by brishti

my favourite thread!!!

:brishti

WHAT???!!!

GET A LIFE!

brishti · Mar 15th, 2008, 13:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dilliwala

GET A LIFE!

quid pro quo, eh dd!!!

:brishti

puchoo · Mar 15th, 2008, 14:09

Nehru Place is no good. The best deals for TV's and related electronics are found in Lajpat Nagar and other markets such as Hauz Khas... there are a few retailers who also tend to serve as wholesalers in the area..these are the guys to go to..

I normall take about 2 days to cover all the shops i need to go to and then play one against the other till i get the lowest price possible...

@Brownboy - i live in Def Col too fyi

I can suggest a few places as well in South Delhi...shops to specific.

Mar 10th, 2008, 21:45	#496
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 24,623	Dell Monitors ... did that with the icon. it looks like this: [url="http://http://www1.ap.dell.com/content/products/category.aspx/monitors"]Dell Monitors[/url] ... did that with the NOPARSE tag __________________ . Just one member of the IndiaMike Mod Team

Mar 10th, 2008, 21:55	#498
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 24,623	It did work, but needs further refinement. Yours: [url="[URL="http://www1.ap.dell.com/content/products/category.aspx/monitors][/URL]"]dell monitors[/url] Mine (or rather, the system's): [url="http://www1.ap.dell.com/content/products/category.aspx/monitors"]Dell Monitors[/url] Last edited by Nick-H : Mar 10th, 2008 at 23:07. Reason: took out extra http!

Mar 14th, 2008, 17:57	#501
brownboy66 the riff raff.... Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: New Delhi Posts: 1,942	Large flat screen or not .....? ok....so enough of small monitors and laser printers, lets talk about some serious hardware. After many years of resistance I may relent to the many requests of my children and get a flat screen TV. We currently have a less then 2 year old 100mhz digital wide screen which I think is just fine - except for the purple patches that appeared on the screen after we moved Anyway - so the current thoughts is either an LCD or plasma (or maybe a projector)? I'm thinking maybe 36-42 inch - needs to be HD compatible, have HDMI, etc. But really, -what brand, -why, -and where to go in Delhi? Any advice oh wise IM tech/ gadget people?

Mar 14th, 2008, 20:03	#504
shashank.aggarwal Mr. Tagless Join Date: May 2007 Location: ~ Dilli ~ Posts: 4,751	Check our Sony Bravia, my uncle got it few months back and he is very satisfied with it.. Check the specs and all, and if you find it suitable, I can help you get a good deal (read out of South Delhi Circle ) __________________ Travelogue - Around India Random Reviews

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puchoo Maha Guru Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: New Delhi & Himachal Pradesh (Shimla) Posts: 2,625	Nehru Place is no good. The best deals for TV's and related electronics are found in Lajpat Nagar and other markets such as Hauz Khas... there are a few retailers who also tend to serve as wholesalers in the area..these are the guys to go to.. I normall take about 2 days to cover all the shops i need to go to and then play one against the other till i get the lowest price possible... @Brownboy - i live in Def Col too fyi I can suggest a few places as well in South Delhi...shops to specific. __________________ Cheers! Sidharth puchoo.wordpress.com

Mar 10th, 2008, 21:47	#497
brishti Maha Guru Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: india Posts: 1,219	dell monitors hope it works. :brishti YAY!!! noWHAT tag??? [sounds like parsely] thanks but uh uh - i'm sticking to this way.

Mar 10th, 2008, 23:05	#500
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 24,623	Yes there is indeed. I never tested it!

Mar 14th, 2008, 18:05	#502
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 24,623	Not that TV is my thing, but from what I've seen, prices of this kind of import are horrendous.

Mar 14th, 2008, 20:23	#505
brishti Maha Guru Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: india Posts: 1,219	my favourite thread!!! BB: long time no seeee as for tv - i have ABSOLUTELY NO IDEA! just wanted to return to thishere thread and say a hi to you tomorrow's the day - have fun ya'll! i'm not OT... am i? :brishti

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