Thx for the fantastic info. Must visit this shop before the Home and Living Fair this weekend =)
By the way, does the shop sell extra Warranty Pack?

I heard from a fren too, but he got it from another fren.. etc etc etc....

I would understand on the PQ as it makes sense a series higher would excel better than the series lower.

On quality/reliability wise, I thought they should come from the same factory, unless the parts and panels they use for 5 series and below are much much cheaper parts... I was considering the 5 series for my parents, but now may change to 6 series if this is true. Now it's gonna cost me more..

i also not tat sure bout this... i was interested in the series 5 too... but after hear reviews i also not sure to take or not...
but that is the cheapest 40inch FULL HD LCD that u can find i think... LA40B530

how much is ur budget.. and what u planning to use it for.. if astro, watching tv and dvd/bluray
maybe u can consider plasma rather than lcd


any sifus out there have any comment on Panasonic's LCD Tv based on PQ?

This post has been edited by rhys86: Nov 11 2009, 11:16 AM

Heard someone is selling at RM 2800.00. Dun know which sellers.

I am buying it for my parents, hence plasma would not be a good idea. You know old folks.. sometimes phone calls come in, they pause their movies for a long time.. even after repeatedly educated... Chances of burn-in may likely happen with them.. They will use it for astro and DVD.

So I would rather get a LCD for them. A peace of mind. I have the following in mind now,

Sammy B530 40"
Sammy B610 40"
Sharp A66 42"
Toshiba... not too sure bout this.

They would not mind bout PQ that much.. so my choices are wider and will depend on the cheapest (but reliable) I can find then.

This post has been edited by de_lasoul: Nov 11 2009, 07:28 PM

So,how's yr LFE effect ? Better than previous setting ?

icic... Sharp A66 42" is more than RM3k man..
hmm i think panasonic LCD also not bad la from what i see at roadshows =)

To all sifu,
As i know the Plasma HD resolution is 1024 x 768, and the LCD HD resolution is 1366 x 768. Base on this resolution, can i say that the Plasma HD has a poorer image quality than the LCD HD?

All the while, i was planning to get a LCD HD. Because i dont think a Full HD is my requirement yet. And due to Bro rhys86 recommended the Panny Plasma, therefore my heart has goes to the HD-Ready Plasma 42X10K.

Before i walk in to the shop, can someone help to explain the HD-Ready resolution for Plasma TV?

thx to all sifu!!

Plasma is better for astro viewing... LCD for gaming better la...
its all depends on what u plan to use ur plasma/lcd for...

better, thanks...

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Added on November 11, 2009, 7:33 pmI actually notice the Sammy LCD 5 series 40" & Plasma 4 series 42" is less than RM2.8K.... VELI TEMPTING LOR...so cheap. Spoilt also no heart ache....hehe

This post has been edited by de_lasoul: Nov 11 2009, 07:33 PM

icic... maybe u can seek more ppl who use sammy LCD or plasma for some advice lor =)

Hi to all guru/sifu, I intend to buy a LCD TV in the near future
Looking for some recommendation

Budget: RM3 - 3.5k
Usage: Astro, movies & gaming

I read in this thread that you guys seem to prefer plasma than LCD, any particular reason?
I also understand that LCD is good for gaming while plasma is for astro viewing from the few posts above, I was hoping to know which is good enough for both function

Thanks in advance =)

Edit: forgot to mention, I am looking for 38" - 42"

This post has been edited by soul_fly9900: Nov 12 2009, 01:03 AM

Sigh!!!
Then the problem comes... Just like Soul_fly9900 case, both Astro and gaming are what i use the most.
Astro is important to my wife, while XBOX 360 gaming is important to me...
PLEASE HELP...

Actually, I am already a Sammy user for both LCD & Plasma.. few mths old dee... so far so good..

plasma also can gaming la... also quite good la... =)

You can check out SenQ but not all location got offer. Anyway you need to remind them is "CASH TERM" so that can give you further discount. I think offer end this 15NOV (nevertheless there will be another offer again during CHRISTMAS season so u might want to wait to check if there is anymore price drop, never heard of electronic stuff would go up in price) Sometime the price reduction is mainly due to production line switch from MADE IN JAPAN to maybe MADE IN MAL/SIN/THAI, so cheaper labor charge, cheaper price.


PANA 42X10 = RM2699 (3 YR warranty, should be enough, cause by then you probably can buy LED/LCD TV for the same price)
SAM 40B530 = RM2799 (2 YR warranty)

If afraid got spoil easily, u can ask for 5 Years warranty.

A couple of weeks ago, got a Panasonic 42" LCD TH-L42S10K at RM3250. Works very well watching Singapore channels. This is in Johor and many still do not need Asstro, so I can't review Asstro quality. Has a WDTV connected via HDMI for watching MKV movies.

Was contemplating the Plasma version but finally got the LCD because of three main reasons:
- uses less energy (save the earth la... also my mom is old so it will be difficult to convince her to watch a 350W tv)
- minimal reflection (I found the Plasma screen too reflective)
- not much quality difference between LCD and Plasma as far as my eyes could discern

Biggest drawback - tried plugging a PC via the tv's VGA. The highest resolution you can use is 1360x768. You can't go 1080 and this is documented in the manual. The PC can do 1080 because it is currently connected to a 24" monitor. To get 1080, I've got to upgrade my graphics card to one that has HDMI. This is a disappointment... if my 24" monitor could do 1080, why not this 42" tv? Weird decision from Panasonic.

This post has been edited by Eugenet: Nov 12 2009, 04:27 PM

u can try using dvi to hdmi cable/converter

Guys im planning to buy 40" LCD TV for gaming with PS3 and Xbox360 , the model that i want Samsung LA40B550 ( FULL-HD )..Anybody here using this LCD TV? How was it ? Good?

http://www.samsung.com/my/consumer/televis...type=prd_detail

This post has been edited by GamersFamilia: Nov 13 2009, 01:05 PM

Is this happen to other model as well. Eg, LG / Samsung.