Sure or not? The salesman told me can not.

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Added on November 26, 2010, 12:50 pmV20 has same problem with normal Astro? I would have thought this higher end model has less problem than the lower U and X.

This post has been edited by Optiplex330: Nov 26 2010, 12:50 PM

Saw an 50" LG Plasma of a few years old. The picture quality of normal Astro SD program was the very best I seen. Definitely much better than the latest Panasonic 50X, Samsung PS50C6500. How could that be?

3.5K is the best I come across so far.

I also always ask that question myself. how reliable are the Korean?

From my own observation, I think the Korean has the 'look' & 'features' department covered. Their refrigerator, washing machine, cars look good and in many cases, even better than the Japanese. Plus often with more features and more value-for-money. But when I looked closer, press this and pull that, I find their quality don't seem as durable and good as the Japanese so I have my doubt. So I still stick with the Japanese to be on the safe side. I look at the inconvenience to get them repair should thing breaks, even if they are free under warranty because my time are definitely not free.

You should know, for watching normal Astro, the picture quality on CRT is much much much better than on HDTV but of course, small size.

Many people with existing CRT mistakenly think normal Astro on big screen is nice when the reverse is true. My advise is for those with existing CRT.

LCD got better black than Plasma? I must have been sleeping all these years LOL.

You have to be more specific in what you said. There are pro and con with either type.


This post has been edited by Optiplex330: Dec 29 2010, 12:01 PM

it seems that Malaysian prefers LCD whereas foreigner prefers Plasma. While this survey is about 3D, the same probably holds true for 2D.

http://macammacamada.com/?p=1355

Seems like TV manufacturer are all doing fire sales. Are they all closing shop soon?

Are your wall make of Tofu? If not, it shouldn't be a problem. Instead what I worried about is heat.

FYI, a 50" Plasma weight less than a 29" CRT.

Don't worry over nothing. Furthermore after 5 years, with the technology advancing & price dropping so fast, you may well be looking for an excuse to get rid of it anyway.

http://www.plasmatvbuyingguide.com/plasmat...v-lifespan.html

Sure LED will last longer. Say......20 years vs 15 years for Plasma? At that rate, does it really matter how long those things last? Like I say, stop worrying over something that is not important in real life.

Now here's a twist for you. Sharp said their LCD panel can last as long as Plasma. So what have you got to worry about?


This post has been edited by Optiplex330: Dec 30 2010, 11:40 AM

It also depends on your viewing room's ambient light. In brightly lighted showroom, the LED will look better because of higher light intensity emitted. In dimmer lighted environment of a typical house, the Plasma will look better.

For watching movies at home.

If you are not going to use the higher brightness of LED by turning it down to Plasma level, then why pay more money for something you are not going to use? Why not just save your money and get the Plasma?


This post has been edited by Optiplex330: Dec 30 2010, 06:11 PM

I think he is referring to the higher power consumption of Plasma vs LCD. I am not sure I am calculating it right but here I go....

Panasonic 42" Plasma vs LCD

Plasma uses 230W. 5 hours use 1.15KW @ 30 sen/KW(?). RM0.35 or less
LCD uses 140W. 5 hours use 0.7KW or RM0.21 fixed.

No, I don't think I will lose any sleep over this higher 'maintenance fee'.

True. But I don't like the picture quality of LCD nor can I stand the glare of LED so I wouldn't bother switching them on. So what to do?

Other option is to dim the light, pull the curtain and put on some rear ambient lights. And yes, that's my No.1 complaint of Plasma as well.

Don't listen to those idiot salesman. Some people love LED. Some people love Plasma and coincidentally, most Western consumer and reviewers love Plasma's picture so may be all Westerner like obsolete technology? Go figure.

It's like buying cars. Some like Honda whereas some like Toyota. So you alone should make that decision.

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Added on January 4, 2011, 12:31 pmWow, Plasma can recreate real life experience, then I really must go find myself some Victoria Secret HD programs

This post has been edited by Optiplex330: Jan 4 2011, 12:32 PM

Pana V uses 415W
Sony may be 115W
Difference of 300W

5 hrs usage difference ix 5x300=1.5KW or 35sen difference?

So you have to ask yourself whether a saving of 35 sen extra per night is worth the higher price of Sony. Since you said you love the Plasma's color, is the color worth an extra of 35 sen per night? Only you can answer that question yourself.

As for playing of mkv files. If you are already paying so much for TV, then you must seriously consider a dedicated media player. I was told those built-in into TV are not very good.

This post has been edited by Optiplex330: Jan 5 2011, 11:05 AM