Hi all,

Base on the topic, I cant decide on which model I should go for and need your help.

I am considering to get a 40' LCD TV, mostly for gaming purposes (xbox 360, ps3), might link up with computer in the future and it will be place in my bedroom(Not very bright lighning room).

Not watching Astro.

After going through some of the research on this forum, I had minimise down to the below 3 model.

1. Sony KLV-40W550

2. Samsung LA-40B650

3. Sharp LC-42A77M

Which of these 3 model is best value for money in your opinion?

Which LCD TV set should I get base on the fact I given up there.



Your help is appreciated.

Thanks alots.

This post has been edited by laputa83: Jul 10 2009, 02:29 AM

If your room is not very bright and consider your gaming purpose, the Panasonic plasma is the best you can choose.
At the price of the abovementioned 3 models of LCD, you can actually buy a 50 inch Panasonic plasma which offer much better contrast ratio which is good for gaming. Jintex now selling Panasonic plasma at a very attractive price, you can refer to www.jintexelectronics.com or pm kevinc66 !!!

This post has been edited by WereWolf84: Jul 10 2009, 05:25 AM

50inch???....GAMING HEAVEN!!

Icic.. If i am getting a plasma, I will go for Panasonic P42S10K. But due to personal reason, I am getting a LCD TV instead..

Get Sony W550 bro. Perfect for gaming especially with PS3. Full HD, 10-bit panel, 100Hz, new Bravia Engine-3...to name a few. Excellent with PC also because of full HD resolution. Lower power consumption compared to plasma.

Err....can U actually game on a plasma? Not scared of burn-in?

What is the price liek for those 3 LCD you listed?

Have you also considered Philips 7000 series?
80000:1 constrast ratio
Full-HD, 100Hz
3ms respond time.

Prices that are known to me are:

1. Sony KLV-40W550 around Rm5100

2. Samsung LA-40B650 around Rm5500 *This model so expensive ah?

3. Sharp LC-42A77M around Rm4600

If you know where can get cheaper please let me know.

Been using plasma for ps3 and pc game. No problem at all. Those burn in story is so old. As long as you don't put up a static screen overnight I don't see any problem. For the price above, you can get 42" Full HD plasma or top up a bit get 50" Full HD plasma. Those mid range LCD can't compare to plasma quality unless you go for higher model.

Hihi, my main worries for Plasma is the reflection and the heat generated when playing games..(Mean air-con need to be on when using it.)

Radiation is a minor concern too as it will be place near to my bed..

Also is plasma capable to use with PC for long hour? (like > 10 hour per day, and not shorten its normal life span because of this.)

Please advise. Thanks.

Selling LCD Tv here with good price check my signature.
well i can say is LED TV is superb for the moment


Peace and Cheers

you so 90s era wan?

Reflection is due to placement. If you don't face window or direct light source, then no problem. Another trick is to use ambient light. Put some T5 light behind your plasma.

TS, go for Sony lor. 3 years warranty. 1 to 1 replacement within 1 month. Can trade in some more (in Sony Style), Cash back some more. 0% installment. Now until end of July is Bravia season. Better take advantage. W series got Motion Flow 100Hz, contrast also good. 100,000:1.

This post has been edited by maxizanc: Jul 11 2009, 01:39 AM

Really? Can trade in? Never heard that before.

Yes bro. Charity purpose.

Trade in old Sony products only is it? I have a 21" CRT

...maybe should trade in my 40" D to 46" Z or W

Plasma panel surface has reflection because it is made of Glass. this doesnt happen on LCD panel because it is made of plastic.

since LCD panel uses plastic as the surface panel, this is the reason why Plasma tv is absolutely having better and natural images compared to LCD tv.

will you be playing games 8hours a day? i do play PS3 on my plasma tv 4hours occasionally under ceiling fan situation, i dont feel any heat released from the tv while sitting at the sofa.

if you concern that the heat generated from the plasma tv while playing games may disturb you, what about your PS3 device? i think the internal fan of PS3 will roar like a tiger once you keep running the device for 1hour.

both plasma tv and LCD tv are capable to use with PC. fyi, plasma panal has 100k hours lifespan while LCD panel has 60k hours lifespan. if you connect plasma tv or lcd tv to PC for 10hours per day, this practice will definitely shorten the lifespan of both panels.


This post has been edited by iamsobloodysick: Jul 11 2009, 11:39 AM

Thanks alots for the info, bro.

Yup, some time i do play that long hour of game, but mostly those game are install into the harddisk so it wont hurt the rom that much.

although plasma have better picture than lcd, plasma screen flicker. i wouldnt worry about burn in. even image retention is hard to produce.

so, if you want to watch movie go for plasma. if gaming, pc, etc, go for lcd.

afaik, i wouldn touch samsung. i have bad experience with samsung to trust it anymore. sony have 3 years warranty. i believe sharp also have 3 years warranty (correct me if im wrong). both sharp and sony have excelent image quality. in terms of price, sony is TOTALLY overprice.

i would go for sharp.