senq sacc mall. happy hunting guys...

I also leaning towards the kuro 508XG. Harvey Norman Penang quoted rm8999 for the unit. Since I'm not urgent to buy a new tv, I think I'll wait,hope the price drop when new others model launching.

U mean new models from Pioneer or other brands? Coz Pioneer will not release any more plasmas for now. They have exit the display industry. Also I would question whether HN sets are new or display or open box.

I thought Spyder 3 Pro is meant for Photography while Spyder 3 TV is meant for calibrating TVs?

Yup - when I looked at HN's stock - they have quite a bit of 508XG stock left - so no need to really hurry. I managed to look at their inventory system while I was enquiring on some other products.

This post has been edited by index7: Feb 21 2010, 11:46 PM

Sorry, I meant the Spyder 3.

For 508XG HN still has a number of new units, when I saw the breakdown in the Klang Valley store. I guess in a way ppl are still balking at the price of almost RM10K without full HD ...... if only they let their eyes decide rather than the spec sheet.

Bro, I meant, other brands. I've confirmed that HN Penang has 10 new unopen units of 508XG and a few KRP500A.
Price for KRP500A is rm13999 and 508XG is rm8999 respectively.

bump into this while surfing around, its in japanese though. the main debate is on the comparison of input between component and hdmi and from the tests that they made, there are significant differences and component is coming out tops. (for japan 428hx though)

guess i ll buy a cheapo component cable to test this with astro beyond first and if the pq has significant improvement..hmm

kuro discussion

p.s explanation on the result from testing using the thx demo disc II is a nice read..

I did called up HN Penang and yes, the new unit still available and price is firm. RM8999 (no freebies). Check on Pioneer website, the RRP is RM9999

Just wondering is few Penang kia buy the 508XG together can get a better deal

My viewing distance is about 9ft. Do I get the full benefits of Full HD or HD Ready (i.e. 508XG) is suffice...

Gocitygo, how much do you think is reasonable for bulk buy for Penang kia? I'm interested but the price is too high for 508XG.
My viewing distance is around 6 to 7 feets. 508XG is not Full HD, so is it significant for my viewing distance?

I saw both the 508XG & 500A side by side... seriously I couldn't really tell the difference. So I am awaiting for the price to come down for the 508XG.

And sometimes I feel that 508XG has more light output (brighter) hmm...

I saw only the 500A in HN Penang. Very natural and excellent video. Can't make comparison bcos 508XG was not in dislpay. I really hope the price will go down soon. So, Penang kia who are interested, pls update this list.

(1). Jimmyteng18

Between 720p & 1080p, difference can be seen if you're seated around 7-8Ft. If you're seated further than that, our naked eyes can't tell the difference.

I believe resolution wise it has max out at 1080p. In other words, it should be future proof (fingers crossed)

Unlike the Philips Cinema 56PFL9954, that is scaled up to cover the 21:9 resolution. The top & bottom of the image is cropped, thus affecting PQ.

If PQ is not a concern, the resolution does offer a really good cinematic experience

Actually there is already talk of 4k resolution: http://hometheaterreview.com/five-times-th...inema-standard/

However, this will probably only make practical difference if you're using very large screen (maybe above 100"?).

This is inaccurate. The 9G Kuros can easily do ~50ft/L without clipping. The 8Gs cannot go above 36ft/L without clipping. However, this is in the ISF modes.

It should be like that really.

All,

Pioneer Plasma's soon to be collector's items. It seems a lot of people are interested in the 508XG units.

Thorough my contacts (kang tau), I might be able to get you a good deal, at least few hundred bucks from the standard retail price

For serious buyers in the KL area, PM me your realistic budget.

Limited units available, the early bird catches the worm

Good luck!

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