S Series - KLV-40S550A @ RM3699
is it good? is it worthy?

http://www.sonystyle.com.my/ProductListing...del=KLV-40S550A

This post has been edited by 2898: Dec 23 2009, 10:24 AM

Just pick up 1 set for my gf, although it doesn't have any gimmick compare to other model/brand. But the color is very vibrant, no ghosting so far (not fully test it), black color reproduction is ok. Since we pickup the whole lot (40s550+Z590K+S360) for only RM4998-RM950-RM100=RM3948 so no complaint here.

The up-scaling feature of the Sony S360 Bluray player is surprisingly very good cause i can watch NORMAL DVD close to HD content. Worth every penny.

wow.. sounds cool
by the way the promotion for 40s550+Z590K+S360 still going? where did you buy it?

This post has been edited by 2898: Dec 23 2009, 11:10 AM

If compared to Plasma same price, the Sony S series..Sucks...but thats for me.
Wanna buy Sony...V series minimum entry level...W and Z seems much better.
Thats based on my personal preference.

If you wanna use this for Astro, TV and movies...better go Plasma.

actually what's the different between plasma and lcd?

At SenQ (1 Borneo Branch, Sabah). But i think u can ask ur local SenQ electronic's staff to call u if there is such promotion. Sure got a lot of them going on during this holiday season (usually promotion will only shows up during weekend from friday to sunday when they setup roadshow outside their branch).

thanks, did you encounter any problem or dissatisfaction with the lcd? what about gaming / usb plug and play?

This post has been edited by 2898: Dec 23 2009, 12:14 PM

Yeah, same sentiments. Sony's products are good, barring the price. But the 'S' series is not really a Sony, the series is just created to fight on pricing, for those who wants a Sony but cannot afford the real thing. Pretty much like the Honda's City, Toyota's Vios, Porche's Cayman, BMW's 3 series, etc....

Yes, I will steer clear of Sony 'S'. For that price, better look at other brands that are more fully equipped.

32" and 37" S series sucks big time.

However, the 40" S series uses EXACTLY the same panel and processor as the V series.
The only difference between 40" S series (KLV-40S550A) and 40" V series (KLV-40V550A) is the supplied stand (V can swivel while S cannot), and 24p/theatre mode.


This post has been edited by fx_53_xt: Dec 23 2009, 12:51 PM

This promotion is currently available in nationwide sony centre, sony style, sony style online and authorized sony dealer



This post has been edited by fx_53_xt: Dec 23 2009, 12:53 PM

Before purchase the S series, did check out the V series and W series (100Hz) at SenQ outlet. When playback the movie "closing" credit session, no obvious different between S & V series (image not very smooth for both model, no sure whether if they enable 24P for the v series). But the different is noticeable when compare to W series (smooth sailing credit to the 100Hz features).

W series has the Motionflow 100Hz of course will be smoother.
However up until today i do not understand the 24p features. Manufacturer says 24p make the film exactly the same frame rate as what you watch in cinema, but i swear cinema movies is never that jaggy.

Furthermore, they then introduce the frame interpolation (aka 100Hz/200Hz) to smooth up the 24p films. So why 24p at the first place?

For Sony LCD TV, better get W Series and above.

Me too also confuse. But i guess it is something to do with the movie itself (which already encoded using 24P) will be more smooth when display on the LCD TV (even 50Hz) which support 24P decoding. But however, if the movie itself is not encoded using 24P, you will need to buy 100Hz/200Hz LCD TV to get the same effect.

Correct me if i am wrong.

This post has been edited by thk38: Dec 23 2009, 03:15 PM

24p simply means the TV can display at 24 progressive frames per second (same as the film rolling rate in cinema). HDTV commonly accepts 50p/60p and better ones accept 24p.

I've seen a true 24p Blu-ray demo disc connected to a 24p TV and i just cant bear the low frame rate jagginess. 24p does not smooth up the video at all.

ya saw this from newspaper . that's y thought of buying 1 if it's good.

unless the 24p is really a necessary features to you, otherwise, i cant see why people should spend another RM500 for V series.
Especially now with this promotion, grabbing together with the S360 blu-ray player wil entitle you for RM950 cash back, its really a good deal.

All together only cost ~RM4.5k for the LCD+HT+Bluray

This post has been edited by fx_53_xt: Dec 23 2009, 06:39 PM

Yes, limited set so be quick.. No regret, price wise. Remind to those who want to purchase the S360 bluray player, u can still bargain. Can grabbed at RM999 instead of RM1499.
So the whole package only RM4000

This post has been edited by thk38: Dec 23 2009, 06:50 PM

bear in mind the 40" S550 cost RM4499 just a month ago.