Yup. Astro broadcast quality sucks. Additionally you may want to turn on the DRC feature on your TV (like my Pixel Plus 2) to make it softer.

Guys, I've written a short review of the Plaxio plasma that one of the LYN forummer is selling.

You can read it here. http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopic=271605

got a question here...what is the contrast ratio ??is it higher better or lower better?eg. 2000:1 ,800:1...

The contrast ratio is the difference in intensity between the brightest white and the "blackest" black that is being displayed on a screen at the same time. The contrast ratio roughly indicates how the screen will perform in different lighting environments. A high contrast ratio screen would be viewable in bright sunlight or in a dark room, with discernible highlights and "lowlights".

A low contrast ratio screen may look good in a brightly lit room but in a dark room the black areas would look grey-ish instead. LCDs usually suffer from this. It can also happen the other way around: a screen might look dull in a bright room, but look OK in a dark room. Projection systems (front and rear) usually have this.

Another buying guide for HDTV.
Click here!

Hi all sifus, really blur in connecting my laptop to m the new plasma baby I bought.
http://www.panasonic.com.my/PRODUCTS/VISUA..._50PV500H_2.htm

The plasma have HDMI input. My laptop have DVI output. How can I get the best quality out of my laptop for gaming? Use a DVI to HDMI cable? If so, where can I get the cable?

Thanks lots!

ummm guys where can i get the hdimi to dvi adaptor???

getting ready for ps3

hmmm, Dell's 24" widescreen LCD for RM2999 now. only til Sunday...anybody knows if staff price can get how much?

DVI to HDMI converter is the second best choice to connect, VGA to RGBHV breakout is the best...which I am trying to find out where i can buy those. in US there is alot availabe, anyone knows?

Here's an extract from Keohi HDTV
http://www.keohi.com/keohihdtv/experttips/...superguide.html

You should always use VGA output to connect to a HDTV set. First, you need to determine what type of input that your HDTV set has any of the following (in order of preference, starting with the most preferable method):

RGBHV input jacks
This is identical to VGA, but these jacks are better quality than the tiny 15-pin VGA jack, and will degrade the signal less. If your HDTV set uses RGBHV jacks, you only need an adaptor cable. Sometimes the jacks are BNC type, and sometimes the jacks are RCA type. You can buy high quality adaptor cables at BetterCables.com. If you are in a pinch or a hurry, and don't mind cables of somewhat less quality, you may be able to buy prefabricated 6-foot-length VGA-to-RGBHV BNC adaptor cables at your local computer stores, because they are used for high end 21" monitors. Many 21" monitors have RGBHV jacks, just like the rear of some HDTV sets, so some of your local high end computer stores, may stock them. Your business superstore might have them, but you may have to call around or hunt around. But remember: a 42-feet BetterCables.com cable produces less degradation than many of these store bought 6-feet cables!

Standard VGA input jack
If so, then you've got is pretty easy! All you need is a plain vanilla VGA cable between your computer and your HDTV set. For the best quality VGA cable, purchase one from BetterCables.com!

YPbPr component video input jacks
If your HDTV set uses only YPbPr component video inputs, you will need to purchase a converter box (such as an Audio Authority) to convert high resolution VGA into YPbPr that is compatible with your HDTV set. You will also, additionally, need the correct cable to connect your HTPC to the converter box, and then another cable to connect the converter box to the HDTV set. Please consult BetterCables.com for the right high-quality cables for your converter box situation with your specific brand of HDTV set.

Hi Guys. i just got a Sony Grand WEGA KF-WS60A1
it's a projection LCD TV but it's not much diffrent from Flat LCD TV besides it's
width right?

i'm currently connecting my dvd using comp of split up rca cables =.=
no time to chnage. there shoudnt be any prob right?

i can't find a way to adjust the resolution to 1080i or 720p.
i cant only alter it between full mode , normal mode , wide zoom and zoom mode.
i read the user guide and it says
The 720p/1080i format signal is always displayed in 'Full' mode even if it has no ID-1 signal

does that mean as long as i have connected the comp from my ps2 to the TV and set the display mode at full. it will always be at 1080i/720p right?

You don't change the resolution at the TV. Instead, you set it from the PS2, inside the game option menu, or by holding a button combination on the controller while the PS2 is booting up. Most PS2 games only support 480p, only GT4 is capable of putting out 1080i. There are no PS2 games that support 720p. The TV will change modes automatically to match the signal that the console is giving out.

The Facts and Fiction of 1080p

http://editorials.teamxbox.com/xbox/1544/T...on-of-1080p/p1/

Thx a lot for the input. I am actually in SIngapore now and I can't check the plasma for the input. From the product specification it says HDMI input, YPbPr input and PC input. Any Idea what is PC input? Any place near KL or PJ carry all these cables? Buying from better cables seems time consuming. thx again

Need some advice from the sifus here...
Tempted to get a LCD panel for my gaming, DVD movie watching and Astro.
Future needs: PS3 or XBOX360.

Currently on my shortlist:
1. Philips 32" 32PF7320 RM5,999
2. Sharp LC32A3FM RM6,299
3. Samsung LA32R51BX RM5,999

Which one should I go for?
Philips panel is 1366x768 but Sharp brochure talks about 960x3x540.
No salesperson is able to tell me what is the 3 is for.

Which one would be the best buy?

Thanks

id go for the samsung u know why?

HDMI - PS3
Component (1) - Astro
Component (2) - Revolution
Composite - PS2/XBOX/Gamecube
VGA - PC/MAC
S-Video - XBOX 360

Split Screen - Play 360 and PS3 at the same time

im using the Samsung LA27T51B and works great and has 2 composite

DVI(to be changed with HDMI adaptor for PS3) -To be placed with PS3
Component (1) - XBOX 360
Component (2) - Empty
Composite (1) - PS2
Composite (2) - Empty
VGA - To be placed with future AMD Gaming rig (after my bro-in-law gets tired of his,he promised to give it to me on my birthday,but,Quake IV came out )
S-Video - Empty

i'll give it a 9 out of 10

This post has been edited by psp _BOY: Apr 24 2006, 04:59 PM

1. Philips 18ms.
2. Sharp 12ms.
3. Samsung Maybe 8ms or 10ms or 12ms. Also Samsung contrast ratio is 3000:1.

Samsung LA32R51B user here too..

This post has been edited by Zerg1008: Apr 24 2006, 09:28 PM

I have been looking for a 29" TV and I found the Panasonic TX-29F350MK has been impressive. The price range is around RM1.5-1.6k range. It is cheaper than the great Sony DB29M61. Both are HDTV but Panasonic edge Sony with its full 100Hz Digital Scan/Progressive Scan. There is another model JVC HV-29JH24 which has similar features selling at the same price range. I am quite surprised to read ppl complaining about Panasonic. I am not convinced until I see evidence. Anyone?

can the panasonic display 720p and 1080i? 100hz just the line doubler. which DB29M61 also have with the name DRC. i try to google this panasonic model but come empty handed, is this obsolete model?

Honestly speaking, do a side by side comparison between the Panasonic, Sony with DRC enabled, and a Pixel Plus 2 Philips set. There's a reason why the Panasonic model is cheaper - and the Sony and Philips are more expensive: the pixel doubling technology; not to mention the HDTV modes.

You'll find that the Philips and Sony make short work of the Panasonic. Why? Simply because 100Hz scanning doesn't compare with DRC or Pixel Plus 2. In fact, my Philips set DOES have 100Hz scanning mode, but I disable it because:

I can see every other scanline.

Turn on Pixel Plus 2, and suddenly: no more scanlines, the picture is well, just freaking amazing. I can't put it into words, but in this forum look for PrinceofPersia and he'll confirm it - he's seen both my Philips and a comparable Sony.

This post has been edited by Lord_Ashe: Apr 25 2006, 03:32 PM

I believed this are the newer model to compete with Sony. They used to have the 800, 250 and 180 series. The 800 series are expensive back then and it's the only one supporting HD-Ready...and Sony DA and the subsequent DB series are the only alternative for budget consious consumers.

The problem with Panasonic and some other makers are that they didnt provide explicit details about their display. I've remembered that there's a Panasonic RPTV that supports HDTV ready, an later found out through an online manual that it only supports 480i and i think 580p.