Hi all,

My living room Plasma (Philips low res) just currently died on me yesterday, cannot start up. My wife had asked me to go and ask for the repairing charge and see if it is worth the repair or not. I am thinking to take this opportunity for a replacement to FHD LCD 46" or above (if price permits).

Previously had set my eyes on either Sammy A950 or the LED 6000 46", but suddenly the thought of spending that much scared me. Both models would cost me approx RM8K and 10K respectively. I had just upgraded my master room to 40" LED 6000 bout 3mths ago..so already overspend..

Now, I am trying to survey for a good 46" FHD LCD which may be value for money and cheaper than the 2 models of my previous consideration for my living room. I may still end up with either model but before I decide, I wanna make sure I spend wisely .. "VALUE FOR MONEY". So I am in a dilemma here.

Mostly, I watch my BD's in my master room wif my wife most of the time, that is why I chose the LED series, PQ excellent, but still pricey. So the living room would be used mostly for PS3, Astro and sometimes BD when I am alone in the hse.

There are many good and experience sifus here, and I hope anybody could advise me..... so that I can choose wisely. I would prefer brands like Samsung, Sony or Sharp only.... Also did thought of the Panasonic Plasma S10 50", but.... somehow, I kinda like LCD better after viewing my LED TV in the master room

Why choose LCD? Since you were plasma user, why not just buy another plasma? With budget around 6k, you can buy the latest 50 inch Panasonic plasma already (model P50S10).....Panasonic is one of the best plasma producer besides Pioneer...plasma is best suits your usage : gaming, Astro & especially movies ...buy Panasonic plasma, you won't regret it coz I'm planning to buy one recently ...try this shop, they selling at an attractive price http://jintexelectronics.com/

This post has been edited by WereWolf84: Jul 12 2009, 03:27 PM

To be frank, I have not actually manage to see any plasma properly calibrated before... so I would not know the extend of the PQ compared to the LCD... both with optimum settings after calibration...

sammy 50' also ok wut...around 5.5k oni..

Chia latz...... the service repairmen came to my hse today.. he suspect only 2 things... SSB Bd (tuners, memory and cable inputs) OR the Power Bd...

Each will cost me RM1.5K.....

Come to think of it, may not be worth it to repair ler.. somemore for a low resolution Plasma... top up extra RM2K also can get me a HD ready 42" plasma liou ler..

I asked the service guy to go back and let me think for a few days... if I do change to a new TV, think anyone would take trade in for my old one?

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Added on July 14, 2009, 11:42 amSammy 50" at RM5.5K?? Plasma or LCD? Which model?

This post has been edited by de_lasoul: Jul 14 2009, 11:42 AM

dude... since it's just for astro & gaming, just get cheapo 50" plasma that fits into ur 6k budget will do ler... don't need anything fancy. I think the panasonic S10 fits ur simple needs

Got watch movies also ler...

Plasma is also good for all natural movies

Still did not get a chance to see the 50" S10 on display in Penang yet..

Anybody seen this in Penang?

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Added on July 14, 2009, 11:55 amRon, wat time u finish work today??

This post has been edited by de_lasoul: Jul 14 2009, 11:55 AM

my boss in holland...

so i finish work after lunch

my neighbour has a panasonic 50" in his living room which he bought for around 6k (a few wks ago) ... i think it's S10 kua.. but he only plays ahem DVDs too bad

in kuantan the price ard rm5000-rm5400 with combo if im not mistake....go for 50s10k la boss...

or at the very least, go for the 50SX10

Or get panny 50" full hd, swap with your bedroom 46" LCD. Bigger is better. Don't you feel LCD a little too bright for low light bedroom? I found out LCD is great in bright area but in low light condition, plasma is more comfortable due to lack of backlight. LED I'm not sure as I didn't view that before in low light condition.

thanks all for the feedback.. seems like Plasma S10 is the way to go here.

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Added on July 14, 2009, 2:14 pmMy room is only 40", and I would not have any more space to cramp anything more than 42". So I guess the Sammy will have to remain in the master.

As for the living, looks like Panny is a favourable choice suiting the budget as well as value for money.. Pan Ji and Tua Teh... only concern may be the brightness in the living room.

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Added on July 14, 2009, 2:22 pmCome to ur place at 3.30pm?

This post has been edited by de_lasoul: Jul 14 2009, 02:22 PM

cannot la bro.. going to driving range at 3pm

yup go for panny 50s10k is the right choice....u wont regret....

ok ok.. no probs.... i also wanna go driving.. but driving my car back home...

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Added on July 14, 2009, 2:50 pmEh, bring your Pioneer BD player to his place and test.. kekkeeke



This post has been edited by de_lasoul: Jul 14 2009, 02:50 PM

driving range fun meh? whack whack n then go back

unless got cun amoi to jaga ur balls

de_lasoul, are U in Penang? If yes, U can go to QBM. HN has the P50S10 on display right at the main entrance to the store, but connected to DVD...

Thanks bro, will go to QBM either tomorrow or the next day to look at it.. wonder if they can actually connect to a BD player to test for us...