Jul 21 2009, 08:53 PM
QUOTE(bongbo @ Jul 21 2009, 01:41 AM)
Bros,
After months of researching and stare-ing for hours at LCD/Plasma TV. Last weekend was in the mood to buy the Panasonic THP50S. Cheapest I have found is the shop opposite Carrefour Kepong, same road as the stand alone KFC Kepong. I think the shop's name was Wing Heng or Weng Hing or something. Just go over to Kepong and check it yourself and look for the Boss name Peter.
Anyways, the price for the Panny THP50S is RM5300/-
Was almost putting down my money on it but needed to check Desa Home Theatre Kepong as my final destination to check prices after went everywhere lah.
In the end I ended up with a Philips LCD Full HD 52inch PFL5403 clearing stock brand new for Rm 6299 with 3 year warranty and 1 year insurance.
Have compared the Panny 50X vs Panny 50S vs Philips 52 PFL5403 vs Samsung 52 8 series vs Sony 52 W series
The glare on the Panny 50X was ridiculously terrible , the Panny 50S is better at least half less glare but still glaring.(Best for evening /night /darker room viewing) Still value for money.
The philips in the other hand was equal on Astro and better than the panny when HD content was played hence I purchase it with great expectation and in addition no glare. Again I'm the type of person who has 5X1 Terrabyte external hard drive of HD Movie etc contents and my living room has a lot of windows.
The Samsung and Sony is a lil bit bitter by around 15% when fast movement was involve but their prices are well over RM8K.
The PFL5403 is a phasing out model and going to be replaced by the 5409s. Original Price for the 52" 5403 Philips was Over RM10,000++ last year with 1 year warranty.
Give the Philips 52PFL5403 a consideration and demo before purchasing the Panny 50S. Its the mid level model, 2 inch bigger than the panny and seriously flares better in HD content plus its a LCD. The downside thing is, its RM999 more expensive, Philips branding and advertising is not as strong in M'sia(Not glamor) and you will raise some eyebrows on people who thinks they know all about buying a plasma/LCD. Its just like buying an Audi...
At least we dont see about re-sale value here...
If you're the type who watch Astro more, go ahead buy the panny 50S with confidence.
Either way, for now the Panny 50s Plasma and the Philips 52PFL5403 is the best value for Plasma and LCD.
Reviews for the Philips I found so Far:
http://asia.cnet.com/reviews/home_av/tvs/0...3496398p,00.htm
http://asia.cnet.com/tags/philips-47pfl5403/
Word of advice, please insist for the shop to bring out the stock from their store and write down the serial number of the particular unit they bring out after you check the box. On the invoice as well record down the serial number. With that at least you know that a particular unit is available for you before delivery. At least you also feel better that they would not give you the unit on their showroom wall or do a "Legend" on you
Added on July 21, 2009, 2:03 am
Lightning69,
Dont fall into their tricks bro, Typical Miri-ian Sales man... They will try to sumpit you, then chop your head like a headhunter, cincang you and lastly roast you while drinking tuak to close you and for you to fork out your hard earnned the money.
Any chance you have a 4X4? Always can go over to Brunei to Kuala Belait to buy your 50" Tv. Mayb its cheaper you'll never know.
I miss Miri mee merah la wei... Anyways, how's your AV getting along??? not going to upgrade from your CHT12R to a SVS PC12NSD or Plus?
Will complement the New Philips with the PC12NSD sub once it has arrive in KEC Sg. I will be driving over to Singapore to smuggle the sub back to KL end of Aug. I hear last Sunday with SVS Ron was good. Read about it here: http://www.xtremeplace.com/yabbse/index.php?topic=64111.195
By the way, I'm an ex St. Joseph school / Pujut 1 Boy
you guys from Miri arr , use to go there sometime , nice and peaceful city and nice food there too . the ngau chap mee is nice so is the char kwe teow at old pasar .After months of researching and stare-ing for hours at LCD/Plasma TV. Last weekend was in the mood to buy the Panasonic THP50S. Cheapest I have found is the shop opposite Carrefour Kepong, same road as the stand alone KFC Kepong. I think the shop's name was Wing Heng or Weng Hing or something. Just go over to Kepong and check it yourself and look for the Boss name Peter.
Anyways, the price for the Panny THP50S is RM5300/-
Was almost putting down my money on it but needed to check Desa Home Theatre Kepong as my final destination to check prices after went everywhere lah.
In the end I ended up with a Philips LCD Full HD 52inch PFL5403 clearing stock brand new for Rm 6299 with 3 year warranty and 1 year insurance.
Have compared the Panny 50X vs Panny 50S vs Philips 52 PFL5403 vs Samsung 52 8 series vs Sony 52 W series
The glare on the Panny 50X was ridiculously terrible , the Panny 50S is better at least half less glare but still glaring.(Best for evening /night /darker room viewing) Still value for money.
The philips in the other hand was equal on Astro and better than the panny when HD content was played hence I purchase it with great expectation and in addition no glare. Again I'm the type of person who has 5X1 Terrabyte external hard drive of HD Movie etc contents and my living room has a lot of windows.
The Samsung and Sony is a lil bit bitter by around 15% when fast movement was involve but their prices are well over RM8K.
The PFL5403 is a phasing out model and going to be replaced by the 5409s. Original Price for the 52" 5403 Philips was Over RM10,000++ last year with 1 year warranty.
Give the Philips 52PFL5403 a consideration and demo before purchasing the Panny 50S. Its the mid level model, 2 inch bigger than the panny and seriously flares better in HD content plus its a LCD. The downside thing is, its RM999 more expensive, Philips branding and advertising is not as strong in M'sia(Not glamor) and you will raise some eyebrows on people who thinks they know all about buying a plasma/LCD. Its just like buying an Audi...
At least we dont see about re-sale value here...If you're the type who watch Astro more, go ahead buy the panny 50S with confidence.
Either way, for now the Panny 50s Plasma and the Philips 52PFL5403 is the best value for Plasma and LCD.
Reviews for the Philips I found so Far:
http://asia.cnet.com/reviews/home_av/tvs/0...3496398p,00.htm
http://asia.cnet.com/tags/philips-47pfl5403/
Word of advice, please insist for the shop to bring out the stock from their store and write down the serial number of the particular unit they bring out after you check the box. On the invoice as well record down the serial number. With that at least you know that a particular unit is available for you before delivery. At least you also feel better that they would not give you the unit on their showroom wall or do a "Legend" on you
Added on July 21, 2009, 2:03 am
Lightning69,
Dont fall into their tricks bro, Typical Miri-ian Sales man... They will try to sumpit you, then chop your head like a headhunter, cincang you and lastly roast you while drinking tuak to close you and for you to fork out your hard earnned the money.
Any chance you have a 4X4? Always can go over to Brunei to Kuala Belait to buy your 50" Tv. Mayb its cheaper you'll never know.
I miss Miri mee merah la wei... Anyways, how's your AV getting along??? not going to upgrade from your CHT12R to a SVS PC12NSD or Plus?
Will complement the New Philips with the PC12NSD sub once it has arrive in KEC Sg. I will be driving over to Singapore to smuggle the sub back to KL end of Aug. I hear last Sunday with SVS Ron was good. Read about it here: http://www.xtremeplace.com/yabbse/index.php?topic=64111.195
By the way, I'm an ex St. Joseph school / Pujut 1 Boy
good choice on philips 52'' 5403 at that price with 3 yrs warranty . i was actually hoping 52'' 9703 or 7403 prices to fall soon and then grap . one thing good about philips is that its power consumption are lower compare to other brand of similar screen size
on longer terms , saving on maintenance counts especially on big size screen and more so since TNB gonna increase its tariffs
This post has been edited by sunnyK: Jul 21 2009, 08:59 PM
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