Can a Digital set top box, directly be connected to a PC monitor. by suni_l

Dish TV comes with VGA STB which can be connected through the VGA port directly to your monitor. If you wish to connect through the CPU you will need a TV tuner card and component connections. by Priti Panadi

In your answer to my previous question on comparison between LG80FR and Sony W series, you have written Sony 32 inc W series has highest contrast but in reality Sony W series has DCR of 32K:1 while LG80FR has 50k:1 contrast ratio. So how can Sony W series have highest contrast ratio? by karma218

Dynamic contrast ratio figures mentioned by different companies is calculated by following their own methods, so the resultant inflated DCR figures to influence users. Sony is among couple manufacturers which mention DCR as well panel or onscreen contrast ratio. In case of W series 32 inch model it is 3000:1 which is high among its competing models. You have rightly pointed out that in terms of DCR LG Jazz model is really ahead, but taking their side-by-side demo will help you in judging their performance in better way. by Ganesh Pawar

Want to know does any DTH service provider in India offer High Definition Set Top Box or all offer only standard Definition Set Top Box. If not then why do some like 9x etc offer HD signal if we are unable to receive HD signals at our home? by gain5

Currently none of DTH service provider offering HD STB mainly because of lack of HD signals. Its true that all are offering STB with standard video outputs except Big TV which comes with component output, but again for SD signals. As for HD signals which are offered by 9x network or other few broadcasters, they are doing it on their own. They are creating content for HDTV using HD equipments, so as to enjoy an early mover advantage whenever HD signal becomes norm. by Ganesh Pawar

Would want to know if there are any HD CRT available in the market? by gain5

Currently none of CRT flat TV has HD capability, earlier Philips 29PT8836/94 had such capability to display HD content 720p but now it is discontinued. by Ganesh Pawar

Hi Ganesh, want to know the difference in CRT 29 in between Flat SCREEN, Fully Flat Screen and Truly Flat Screen. Not about the size of CRT but also the power consumption between 29 in CRT and 32 in LCD in watts and Rs? by gain5

Flat screen, Fully Flat Screen and Truly Flat Screen etc are terms used to mention Flat CRT TVs having flat picture tube, they are one and the same. As for power consumptions 29 CRT and 32 inch LCD TV will consume almost similar amount of electricity, as they have consumption in range of 140 to 160 W, in terms units it will consumer around 1.6 units of electricity for per 8 hours of operation per day, so in terms of money it comes to Rs 9-10 (considering per unit price Rs 6 per unit). by Ganesh Pawar

Dear Ganeshji, what is the difference between DYNAMIC CONTRAST RATIO and PANEL CONTRAST of LCD TV? Sony 32S400A has mentioned panel contrast as 1800:1, What is the panel contrast of 32LG80FR LCD TV? It is not mentioned anywhere. by saifeekb

There are two ways of measuring contrast ratio. The first is True or On-screen Contrast Ratio and the second is Dynamic Contrast Ratio. True or On-screen contrast ratio measures the difference between the brightest and darkest images a TV can produce simultaneously or at the same time. The ratio of the brightest and darkest images a TV can produce over time is called dynamic contrast ratio. Dynamic contrast measures the display twice, once with a dark screen and once with a bright screen. Dynamic contrast ratio is often four or five times higher than the static specification, so while comparing make sure you are considering them at equal terms. But in the end it is always advisable that you inspect competing models yourself for their contrast performance before purchasing. Sony being one of the reputed MNC maintains transparency about product information, mentions both values for users convenience, while some of brands resort to mentioning inflated DCR figures to influence users. LG has not mentioned on screen or panel contrast ratio of any of the LCD TVs, so it is difficult to comment on it. Still taking demo of both models will help you in judging their performance. by Ganesh Pawar

How do we get information and prices of HTS on your website. There are categories like DVD player, Audio systems but there is no selection for Home theatre systems. Please help. by karma218

Currently we do not have this category. But if you have any specific query do let us know. We will try to give you the required information.

I want to buy a 26 inch LCD TV for my bedroom budget is not an issue I want the best LCD TV please advice me. by ravisak

You have choices like Sony KLV-26S400A, LG 26LG30R and Samsung LA26A450C1, here Sony model is better in terms of contrast ratio, sound output and connectivity. by Ganesh Pawar

Why should I purchase Apple laptop? What is the difference between Apple & Sony laptops? by sharmark3

The major difference is all Apple laptops come with Macinstosh (Linux) operating system. Sony laptops come with Windows Vista operating system. Apple - MacBook (Core2 Duo T8300, Black) has a good battery life and does not have Fingerprint Reader. You can check the few Sony laptops here. Sony - VAIO VGN-SR13GN/B (MRP: Rs 74,990, CI Price: Rs 69,990), Sony - VAIO VGN-CS18GN/B (MRP: Rs 69,990, CI Price: Rs 66,490) and Sony - VAIO VGN-SR26GN/S (MRP: Rs 74,990).

Best mobile phone for Rs 10,000 - 12,000. by anurag_2678

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