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Devant 40SEL100 LED-tech LCD TV Review
Not a lot of people know if Devant is a reliable brand when it comes to TVs. If you’re wondering, Devant is a Singaporean brand and you can only find their TVs being sold in big, trusted appliance stores nationwide. That says a lot about a brand’s reputation already.
The Devant 40SEL100 is a 40-inch LED-tech LCD TV. Don’t get confused between LED-tech LCD TV and a LED TV. There’s no difference there. Devant just used the term LED-tech because there’s no such thing as a LED TV. Just like in laptop displays, it’s still an LCD display but with a backlit LED technology, hence, Devant is advertising it correctly as a LED-tech LCD TV.
Setting up the 40SEL100 is very easy although you might want another person to help you keep the TV steady as you screw it on its very sturdy base. What’s nice about how this TV is installed is that you can easily swivel the display sideways to adjust the angle or for easy plugging of some cables at the back.
Speaking of plugging cables, this TV is pretty loaded with all sorts of ports aside from the standard antenna one. There are two USB ports, component and composite ports, a VGA port, and a total of four HDMI ports! This makes the 40SEL100 an ideal living room TV where you can connect your game consoles, set-top box, home entertainment system or what have you.
It’s also worth noting that the two USB ports are for the built-in digital media player. I tried all sorts of media files from AVI to MP4 and MKV and it can read them all off an external drive or a flash disk (I tried my 320GB external drive). It doesn’t support playback resume although there’s a feature where you can skip to a defined time on the movie.
This TV is also DTV-ready with its built-in ISDB-T receiver. Something you may want to consider when buying a brand new TV since DTV is going to make its way to the scene in the near future.
Aside from the fully loaded connections, what you would like about this TV is its slim profile. This TV can really make your living room look modern and the touch panel menu on the right side that lights up when activated gives this TV a premium appeal.
When you’re done setting up this TV, step back and just admire the new star of your home. This is how home viewing should be like. Pop in that Full HD 1080p movie and be blown away with the vibrant colors, the high contrast and the sharp picture. It will really make you want to go home early to catch up on your movies. Even standard definition videos look really good from a comfortable viewing distance. Their 120Hz Vivid Motion display will make sure that your hi-def action movies and console games will be as smooth and sharp as they are meant to be viewed.
I wondered how it would compare to a regular 40-inch LCD TV so I took a visit to my nearest appliance store where they have a 40-inch Devant LCD TV and this 40SEL100 showing the same video side by side. I noticed that on the LED TV, the picture looks ready to pop out from the screen. The animations look more lively and bursting with colors as compared to an LCD TV. I also compared this to a 30-inch LED TV and it’s really way better watching hi-def videos on a bigger screen.
Verdict
The Devant 40SEL100 is a top-notch LED TV that would fit your budget as compared to other leading brands. Its Php59,950 price tag is actually the cheapest among top brands and if you would like to invest on a big LED TV, I can definitely recommend the Devant 40SEL100. The 46-inch version would cost you Php30,000 more so the 40-inch looks like the sweet spot.
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devant is a local brand. their products are made in china. you are not going to see devant anywhere else but here in the philippines. in their defense though, their products are ok, though a bit expensive. you’re better off buying TCL.
who did the review? can’t you get your facts straight a little? oh man.
hi Elaine, may we ask in what regard are you referring to?
i’m pretty sure the distributor gave the reviewer the info, its not like he made it up. i got conned by the sales people as well, bought a 32 inch tv. quality is ok, but then my brother bought another tv, different brand, much cheaper, had the same remote control and exact same OSD. then i did some research. felt stupid, but as always, buyers beware.
so what was the incorrect part? about being a singapore brand? hmm, ok i’ll clarify this with the distributor. thanks!
yup, that’s probably what elaine was referring to. so what did the distributor say? i’m very interested in their answer. i’m also pretty sure you did your own research now and know it’s definitely NOT a singaporean brand.
i have a 40sel100 for 3 months already. i am quite satisfied with only 1 complain: i can’t play my 4GB USB. other than that its okay.
baka yung files sa loob ang problem. i was able to play even from my 320GB HDD.
We all know that this TV is ready for ISDB-T broadcast but this lacks BML datacasting and EWBS service. If a unit lacks these features, it is SUB-STANDARD for Philippine DTV usage.
The worst is, Devant (Techpoint Phils.) doesn’t want NTC to test their units.
ACCORDING TO NTC, ALL ISDB-T COMPLIANT TELEVISIONS AND DTV RECEIVERS (1seg phones, USB tuners, etc.) SHOULD HAVE BML DATACASTING AND EMERGENCY WARNING BROADCAST SYSTEM/SERVICE(EWBS). THOSE FEATURES ARE MANDATORY.
wow thanks man!, i failed to consider ntc regulations when it comes to dtv.. i wanted to buy the unit last night because of this feature because i believe this is the future but opted to do more search in regards to the technology they implemented on their products. I will worry about that in the future then..
wow what is that means? we can’t use it in digital?
wow.. would it work in digital or not? there is so much going on in what you said dude. my tiny brain could not understand it.
http://devanttv.com/profile.php
COMPANY PROFILE
Established in the advent of the 21st century, Techpoint Enterprise is one of the newest and fastest-growing electronics company founded to deliver exciting new digital entertainment experiences for consumers through cutting-edge products and developments in the digital audio video technologies.
As the exclusive distributor of world-renowned brands such as Nextbase and Devant, Techpoint Enterprise is committed to improving the lifestyle of its clientele by delivering a range of innovative audio video products that redefine the way consumer enjoy entertainment. By ensuring the synergy between its passionate employees and long-term partnership with clients, Techpoint Enterprise constantly strives to meet the needs of both the consumers and its business partners with products customized for the Philippine market. Unlike other brands whose approach to product development is characterized by an overview of the regional markets, the brands we carry is focused on local needs and demands, thus ensuring our product supply is always one step ahead in terms of new technologies, delivered through the brands we distribute exclusively in the country.
Nextbase, a European brand, is now the world’s No. 1 in portable entertainment in the AV industry. It has invented the world’s first and No. 1 tablet DVD player long before tablet PCs became all the rage in the market today. It also introduced the in-car cinema system that has allowed consumers to take their entertainment with them on the road. Its range of video products includes DVD Deck Players, Speaker Systems and, as the latest addition to its roster of exciting products, the Blu-ray player.
A Singaporean brand- – Devant caters to the Asian countries, with the Philippines as the pilot country and Techpoint carrying sole distribution rights. With its specialty products like LCD TVs, Speakers, Portable players with LED monitors, and as the early adaptor of the latest in TV technology-the LEDTech LCD TV-Devant boasts of symphony of superior technology developed in Singapore and unparalleled designs crafted on European standards.
A key focus for Techpoint Enterprise is an assurance of loyalty to its clientele and business partners. This is met through unparalleled after-sales services on products purchased, as well as customized support. As the company reaches market leadership, it remains in the forefront of technological advances with a clear eye for developments and updates in specifications and product features, assuring consumers true value for their money.
As committed as we are to providing the latest gadgets and audio-visual equipment to improve the lifestyle of our consumers, the company strictly adheres to putting a high premium on product knowledge, forward-thinking approach and environmental consciousness. We believe this forms the solid base on which we forge long-lasting relationships with both our clients and business partners-the true mark of an industry leader.
My friend has a Devant TV and I can say that the quality is competitive with other TV’s in the Philippine market.
We have been using this model for 3 weeks now and no problem except that it does not play 4gb hd movies thru usb or hd on its usb port.
It can play hd movies in 2gb size which is good.
Great colors and it is really good to watch hd movies in this tv.
We don’t regret buying this.
We also have a 32in. Devant lcd tv for 3 years now and still no problem with it.
We did play the 4gb hd movie thru notebook connected to hdmi and wow iba
talaga pag hi-def ang pinapanood parang gusto ko bumili ng 52 in. kung
meron hahaha di nga lang kaya ng budget.
Ang gamit namin na Dream Satellite TV thru A/V o composite connection
depende ang ganda ng palabas sa station o channel. Me channel na medyo
maganda na panoorin pero iba talaga pag hi-def ang signal tulad ng hd
movies.
I bought 42″ lcd devant 42de850 just recently. It can play mkv movies clearly on my hdd, but some has no audio output even if the home theater package(DV-5130)is connected. What could be the problem with these? Is anyone know how to fix these?
maybe it couldn’t decode the audio codec used on the mkv file?
may i know what codec of an mkv file can be play via usb?coz’ i got 5 movies that are in mkv format with mpeg4 codec but does not play..what should i do men i got devant 42de850 lcd.
padaanin mo na lang sa laptop. or use a media player for those files.
depende nga yata yun sa audio codec.. try niyo muna iprocess yung movie sa video converter tapus gawin ac3 yung audio codec.. tsaka may factor din yata kung 5.1 or 7.1 ang pagkaka-decode..
first time ko nag-magic sing sa 40sel100 (wala pang 1month old), kaso wala pa 1 hour, biglang humina ung sound, kala ko sa magic sing lng or settings ng tv, pero hindi, dahil nung nanood na ako ng cable, humina at sabog na ung sound nya, itinawag ko dahil under warranty pa naman, nadiagnose ng Devant tech (home service) na nasira ang right speaker kaia nagsasabog ang sound, on the spot pinalitan both speaker (kasi hindi pwede right speaker lng) at nag-ok ulit ung sound. Advise nung tech, ibabad ko ng 3-4 hrs while playing a movie tas after nun, patayin ng 30minutes tapos pwede na gamitin ulit on normal use. Tanong ko kung bakit nasira ung speaker agad, sabi nya baka nung nagplug ako ng magic sing eh nakaon pa ung tv at nasa “AV1″ mode ako kung san nakaplug ung magic sing, advise nya na i-off ko muna ung t.v. Triny ko ulit ung magic sing (sinunod ko ung mga tips nung tech), wala pang 1 hours, nasira ulit ung right speaker. Wala naman info sa manual na may mga bawal na devices para sa tv.
I dunno but based on these, Devant’s 40SEL100′s built-in speaker is not that good or kung tama ang term eh “sub-standard.” and i’m quite disappointed. I guess I should’ve went for Samsung / LG / Sony.
Now I’m gonna call them again to replace the speaker (sigh).
naku talaga im thinking of buying the DEVANT LEDTECH 26mel100.. any advice before ako bumili…
thanks!!
go for the 40″ hehehe. get the mel150.. mas bago. halos same lang din ata yung 26mel100 pero lower refresh rate which doesn’t matter din naman for a small-sized tv.
Hi! Im planning to buy the mel100 42 inch. Any reviews on it? Is it correct that there are some video format that cant be played with this model? Im also planning to buy a sony home theater. Would it fit or be compatible with the mel100 model?
a sony home theater would fit to any big screen tv. since mas luma ang mel100 kesa sel100 and mel150, the video codec support won’t be updated din. pero since may home theater ka naman na ikakabit, dun mo na lang iplay mga video files mo.
hi, i recently bought Devant 32SEL200. im satisfied with the picture quality since yun na talaga first option ko. i have a lot of friends na nagsasabi na maganda daw talaga quality. it can read and play movies from my external hard drive w/c is 1 terra. (but can’t read AVI file) so i need to convert it to mkv/mp4 format. so far so good.
sir bumili ko ng 24″ led lcd devant problem is hindi sy makadetect ng movie kahit i format sa avi files… eto yung model ng tv 24sel300..info nman if capable sya ng to play movie..though may usb port sya nababasa lng nya is pic and music lng..eto email ko sir.. ecuartero@rocketmail.com..tnx sir..
hindi lahat ng avi nababasa… depende sa pagencode kasi iba iba naman containers ng mga downloaded nating videos. iba ngang mkv nababasa nito eh mas uncommon pa yun. kabit mo na lang laptop mo if meron ka tapos laptop mo gamitin pang play.
ganun ba?so in short it can play movie…kase i tried convert mkv to avi then mkv to mp4 ayaw pa din mabasa..
yup at least it did in my case… or baka iba ang sel300 sa sel100?
I bought the 24 led tv 24SEL300 inch, all is great the LED is really good for watching dvds in players or from computers. the only problem is.. when you use it for the computer the resolution is kulang for full HD. unlike samsungs’ monitor only it’s crispier and proportioned regularly. which means everything is big or zoomed on the devant 24′
yung devant tv namin after 1hr and 8mins humuhinto na yung movie played through usb
that’s one of the problems with Devant.. kc some AVI files that I’ve downloaded from the youtube/net are playable with my unit..
pero ung mga AVI files n galing s mga Digicams.. hndi nia binabasa.. that’s when converters are becoming handy.. kya lng time consuming..
baka pwedeng i connect camera straight to TV
I bought the Devant 32″ LCD TV two and a half years ago.. and Im still using it right now with no problems whatsoever..
Uses: Cignal SD TV
Laptop connection via VGA cable
HD DVD Player
I’m also using it to view different media files via its two-port USB system connected with 320G external SATA HDDs..
I’m using video converters to view the unsupported .VBO files taken which are taken from the DVDs..
I’m using this unit for long periods of time in a day, every single day.. until now, it hasn’t shown any kind of problems at all.
SULIT ANG PAMBILI!!
I bought the 24 led tv 24SEL300 inch, all is great the LED is really good for watching dvds in players or from computers. the only problem is.. when you use it for the computer the resolution is kulang for full HD. unlike samsungs’ it’s crispier and proportioned regularly. which means everything is big or zoomed on the devant 24′
yung devant tv namin after 1hr and 8mins humihinto na yung movie played through usb, dati hindi naman ganun
na-encounter ko yan pag may sablay yung file/movie. baka hindi na-copy ng maayos sa usb or hindi talaga natapos download or corrupt ang file sa bandang dulo.
hindi e… kc several movies na ang natry ko, and kapag pinanuod mo sa computer, ayos naman
ganun tlga, its unfair na icompare sa pc yan tc kasi ang mga pc’s ay madaling installan ng video and audio codecs.. sa pc eh kapag walang video codec, thru your media player eh pwede kn agad magdownload tapus install right after.. sa tc hindi pwde un kasi naka-ROM lang yta ang mga tv..
i also experienced the same thing, ganda pa nman ng movie few minutes b4 the end napuputol sya pero completo nman ung copy, dahil pag sa pc ko ino-open ung movie sa usb comleto nman, 40″mel50 unit ko, any advise?
Anyways, maganda nman ung unit, satisfy ako sa quality, One more thing lang, pede ko ba i-direct 5.1 speaker q sa 40″mel150 q na unit na 5.1 pa rin ang output nya?
hi i bought a devant 42DE850 last december, but unfortunately my HDD 720 gig wont read my LCD tv…is this possible? or maybe theres something wrong with my tv?
i think the usb port on the tv is not enough to power large-volume disks.
ser, pwede po yta.. kasi yung nakita kong demo sa mall eh 1.5Gg ang gamit na HDD.. minsan nasa cable din cgro.. better invest dun sa mga portable HDD na may dedicated power supply..
*hindi pala 1.5Gb, 1.5Tb pala..
Format nyo muna sa FAT32 yung HD at thumb drives nyo. swabe yung 46MEL150 ko. kaya ding mag 3:2 pulldown 1080P 24hz. bagay sa 120HZ vivid motion nya. di ko pa nasubukan yung built-in isbd-t tuner. Samsung Ua40D5000 sana bibilhin ko. kaso ang lakas ng backlight bleeding sa 4 corners. btw, kung type nyo ang devant na to yet mura(MEL150), get the Avision version, 40″ & 46″. same cabinet, specs & design. 38K lang yung 46″ nila sa electronic boutique.
Nakita ko nga sa sights and sounds sir, nagulat ako parehas na parehas yung avision saka devant na LED. pati yung sticker sa gilid ng tv eh. Iisa lang kaya gumagawa nun? The difference is 2years warranty ang Devant while Avision boasts only of 1year warranty. Pero picture quality-wise and other specs, parang parehas na parehas lang. Mas mura Avision.
BTW, walang devant sa sns. avision lang. sa ansons ako tumingin ng devant.
I have a 40 inch Devant TV, all is good, everything works the way it is, PS3 ported, laptop ported, even with my 750G HDD, but about the movies, when it somehow reached a time of 2hours, like from “Troy” and “The Patriot”, the movie just stopped, it didn’t break or anything it just stopped, anyone else encountered this minor problem?
Fat 32 format.
we just bought a devant 40″ lcd last night…bundled sya with next base hd player and with home theater at discounted price of 4.5K, we use destiny cable okay naman yung quality ng picture nya and also we try playing movies using external hardrive okay naman. though me two instances nag-freeze screen pero yung voice tuloy lang pero its a matter of 2-3 seconds lang then tuloy-tuloy na we assume sa file lang yun. tomorrow pa namin pick up home theater nya so bukas pa namin ma-try. so far sound is ok malakas naman sya. so for the price of P32,250 i guess it’s bang for the buck for a 40″ lcd with home theater ka na
sulit nga sya indeed!! 32k lang may home theater pa.
go for the mel150 34k lng kpg cash or 37k kpg 1yr to pay, 40inches 120hz led na. amazing! my free hdmi dvd player and wall bracket pa!
Sir,Saan ung 34k na sinasabi mo sa Abenson, Western o Ansons? thanks
We bought a 32″ devant led tv it came with free dvd player and the tv is 1080p so far works great the usb port can take my 1 tb hard drive all movies play fine if this tv still works after 6 months I will buy the 46″ led tv so far to me devant is a good tv and at a fair price
sir what model is your 32″LED tv? Im planning to buy 32″MEL260. New model..
I just like to know if its OK.. Wala po kc ako makitang review for this specific model..
nagpakbit aq ng sky digibox sa led tech lcd namin mganda naman ang resolution nung tv pg sa dvd nakakbit pero pg cable na parang mlabo ung mga text sa screen halimbwa sa logo ng isang network sa taas ng screen mdyo blurry cya. sa cable b namen to my settings na pwd bguhin? 2lad nung s menu na my suggested setup b kau kunwari ung brightness ilan b dpat. .