My budget to buy a TV is 3k below, any recommendation? plasma or LCD? 40 or 42? Brands?
For plasma and LCD, which one is better? Please describe... (model and specs)

This post has been edited by inntech: Dec 26 2009, 05:50 PM

I have both. and i'd say both has its pros and cons. If astro going HD tomorrow, i'd stick to LCD or LED. But then...... best to have 2.LOL...

I vote for plasma tv for it's natural colour.

I vote for LCD TV... because it's more cheaper and more light than Plasma TV... Power consumption for LCD TV also lower than Plasma.

For 3K below, the panel they use for the LCD is not so good and suffers from unnatural colors & limited viewing angle...from my personal point of view.
Wanna buy LCD better get higher grade models.

Go for Panny Plasma TH-P42S10K...FullHD and price is close to Rm3000
Here is selling it cheap...much cheaper than Jusco or Senq:
http://www.jintexelectronics.com

Some of the forummers here also sell these stuff, maybe they will PM you later.

This post has been edited by azbro: Dec 5 2009, 08:18 AM

Assuming you can get both in Full HD 1080p. ( make sure of this)

If you place this in an area with lots of windows, go for LCD. If less, go for Plasma.

LCD have reach a level where the black is really good. And even more sports or fast motion movies, LCD can really do a good job now. Plasma used to win these areas hands down.

LCD with LED is even better black performance but the price is not lower than 3k yet. This will take a while.

Also, as mentioned, Plasma is heavier and take more power consumption. LCD is lighter and if you plan to get a wall bracket, can get those cheaper one around RM250 to hang it on the call. ( this type can swirl ) and it can handle 40-46 inch plasma/LCD too actually.

Samsung 5 series LCD TV is full hd and now selling less than 3k. A good performer indeed. I'm using this one. So far, so good.

This post has been edited by tracktion3: Dec 5 2009, 08:28 AM

I think you will never get exact answer from here and I doubt that you will even more confused after you doing this vote.

This vote will probably open a thread to fans for Plasma and LCD to debate again...and... again. never ending...

black & white CRT FTW!!!

i vote for samsung best maker in LCD and Plasma in my book....

another vote for Panny Plasma TH-P42S10K FullHD, unbeatable price around RM3K, plus comes with 1+2 warranty, if add RM150, extend 2 more years for total 5-year warranty.

Furthermore, I heard the Panny service and support group is one of the best .

i wonder how many topic already open for this lcd vs plasma discussion...good thing HT thread is MOD-less...if on Apple thread..this topic will be close by MOD in 'bout 1min 23 sec upon posting.

btw...my vote goes to Plasma. Hope manufacturers (sammy & panny) will contine making them..if all plasma is pulled out from market..i'll go the projector way..

Vote for B650 plasma. I have 2 42" s10 plasma as well.

elite is elite.

Taukeh ar 188 is the real elite
I am only peasant joe

non elites like me use free HDMI cable

while elites like you have 1000 series Monster.. ! kheng!

agree with Joe, I also bought Samsung Plasma B650 and people are impressed with the picture quality than LCD.
Even my wife bro is hunting for same units after comparing few models between LCD and Plasma.
My wife parents house using Sony Bravia LCD having line problems when watching Astro.

how to recommend LCD when it gives crappy image viewing Astro?

Panasonic Plasma TH-P42S10

Taukeh dont tease me lar.
I cant even follow you Backlight oso kenot see