On the matter of component input, I have a TV with one component input
but multiple devices capable of component output - DVD, XBOX and PS2.

Is there a switcher/selector of some kind that I can get?
Will the passive A/V selector work at all?
I kind of doubt it myself.

What is the difference between the component cable vs RCA audio/video
cable? The plugs look the same. I can only think that the cable quality is different.

Lord_Ashe, which model exactly is it? I wanna to check it out too!

Most stores for the masses seems very poor in their setup, making it difficult
to make like for like comparisons between brands of the same range (except
for specialist showrooms for plasma TV)

Any recommendations on which store to go to shop for CRT TV and LCD TV?

Thanks

I am also perplexed why I am seeing poor setups at most showrooms.
Some showed Astro ESPN that looked so bad that its a turn off.

Is cost (cabling, hidef players, etc.) the reason why they have such poor setups?

All,
May I ask, do you know of other forums for discussing AV stuffs (Malaysia-
related)? Sometimes I have questions that are not console-gaming related
that I wish to discuss/consult.

Eg. I bought a wireless AV sender/receiver yesterday but the IR extender
wouldn't work with astro's remote control.

Thanks

seems active enough. thanks for the link.

I got mine from Pasar rd. Found 2 types. One smaller(RM330) and the other shaped like UFO (RM280).

It has 2 features:
1. Wireless AV function:
AV source(eg. Astro) -> [xmitter] ...)))...[receiver] -> TV (2nd TV)

2. IR extender function:
Astro remote ...))) [ir recv]-[receiver] ...)))...[xmitter]-[ir send] ...))) [Astro DMT]

Unfortunately, the remote feature does not work with Astro's remote control.
It works with others, eg. I changed my living room's TV channel from
my bedroom.

Similar products also available URL below, but I dunno their prices.
http://www.techgadgets.com.my/tgsb/entertainment.htm

SED : new technology introduced at CES 2006. Hope that there'll be some affordable high quality TV for us gamers soon...

http://ces.engadget.com/2006/01/08/sed-up-...e-and-personal/

This post has been edited by agingamer: Jan 9 2006, 08:35 PM

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

Hi fellow enthusiasts,
I have been shopping for a 37"+ LCDTV for weeks. Haven't come to a decision yet.
Primary uses are:
a) Console gaming
b) Astro
c) DVD
d) terrestial TV

Tested a few DVDs that look great on my old CRT set but had less than great
performance on a few LCD TVs. My choices are now between
1) Philips 42PF7420 at RM10,999
2) Samsung LA40R51 with HD950 at RM8,800

Right now I am leaning towards the Samsung package, but would like to seek
your comments and if there are current owners, please give your feedback.

Thanks

Actually, I couldn't decide between Samsung R51 and R71 as well.
R71 supposed to have better contrasts and game mode.

Sounds like a silly question, is the Game Mode on the 40R71 important?
Both I can get around the same price.
RM8,800 = Samsung 40R51 + Samsung HD950 upscaler DVD player
RM8,900 = Samsung 40R71

So which one to get?

I am planning to get HD950 and can compare it with XBOX(XBMC).
How much is DV-S969?

AFAIK, if it has a tuner for terrestial TV programs, it'll be called a TV.
And most of the time, TV models come with more AV inputs. HDMI, component, RCA and in some cases, VGA input.
LCD will normally only come with DVI and VGA ports, with higher end models having additional inputs (HDMI, component, S-video)

If you are getting LCD monitors, based on your budget of RM1500, I'd recommend that you go for wide screen models.
XBOX 360 gaming can then be in widescreen format.

Happy shopping!

This post has been edited by agingamer: Dec 14 2007, 10:51 AM

Was at Best Denki at 1-Utama today. PV70 going for 5499 with 500 cash rebate and free 3 years warranty. Offer till this Sunday.
I was tempted but wallet kosong at the moment.

Just in case you haven't, remember to go through your DVD player setup menus and set the output to either component or P-SCAN.

Bro Ninja planning to upgrade your Sharp?