Too bad. I'm from Penang not KL. What is the price indication @ KL?

Anyway check with Harvey Penang during lunch time, their price is firm (RM8999) even you buy few units together.

Last batch, only 2 brand new units left - RM8300

sifus'

can the 508XG suffer from plasma burn?

my unit has done about 100 hours or more ..

last nite watch letter from iwo jima for about 2hrs 30mins ..

it was the 16:9 - with top black lines and bottom black lines ...

today i viewed the plasma like normal but pyschologically worry lah ...

will there be any problem kah?

This post has been edited by netken: Feb 27 2010, 07:18 PM

Any plasma can if abused. However, the Kuros are quite resilient. Don't worry. R u using Movie mode for viewing movies? What contrast r u using?

helo afd,

its at 163 hours ...

Customised mode at :

Standard

Contrast 28
Brightness - 2
Color -2
Tint 0
Sharpness -2

is this okay?

I personally saw the 508XG with burn-in problem. That one was Display unit @ TV shop, with 2.35:1 display mode for 2800hrs

Only after I pointed out the problem to them, they only switch to full screen mode for demo purpose

Shd be ok. But I recommend moving to Movie mode, Colour Space 2, Colour at +4, Brightness +1. Contrast at around 30. Gamma is more accurate with Movie mode and it is not as bright. Consider calibrating the ISF Modes as u get the higher contrast modes in that mode with 9 point gamma control.

Standard and User are pretty bright/high contrast. Better to use them for Astro. Also would advise for Astro and all, to keep contrast below 20 with User mode. After u pass the 200hrs mark, its more resilient.

like anfield said, dont worry, its quite resilient + it has the orbiter too...

8-12 hour astro content...hehe no problem at all.

If I have to buy this 508XG with 5 yrs warranty:-

(1). What if the TV fails at year 3?
Is there any problem of gettings parts?

ie: panel, electronic boards..etc..,

since Pioneer has stopped manufacture the parts?

Then opportunity comes... sue them....

On the serious note, normally big company like Pioneer will keep sufficient parts. If not, ask for free upgrade to KRP500

this is my first hdtv, my expectation is around 2-3 years of usage. if your electronics can last to 5 years that is considered very good already.

people are dishing 2.5k per year for new handphone or laptop...add another 1k and you'll get a 42" already..

of course this is my 2 cents and most of us would really want our purchases to last long....

just take good care of it i guess...i know i am

My 2nd gen aquos from Japan already passed the 5yr mark and on the 6th year now. Still working perfectly. And the pioneer looks more solid than the aquos and I believe most of them can pass 10 year mark. Pioneer, in a circular to all distributors, has guarantted availability of all Kuro parts until 2018. Need not to worrry.

rock on. 2018 is a long way....

Good to know that, then I'm not worry about the spare parts.

Relax, Bro. I bought my KRP500A Dec last year as well as another forumer here.

Based on the current market price it's really worth picking up a unit.

Let us know when you are officially a proud owner, will gladly welcome you to our little KURO community below

http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/1340204

Waiting for injury time to tangkap krp500 or 600 Hopefully can get "more affordable" price. I think we are almost in injury time already haha... Kuro memang best

Bad news, yesterday I went to HN Penang, all 508XG have been snapped up. Left only display unit of KRP-500A at rm13999, no discount.

don't worry bro....haven't seen burn-in once in the last 2 years I've had them . The best plasmas ever, no issues whatsoever !

I just came back from QueensBay HN and confirmed they still have 4 new units of 508XG @ their warehouse. I ordered one and left 3. Better fast before too late.

This post has been edited by gocitygo: Apr 14 2010, 01:39 PM

Thks to gocitygo..for the info. I've ordered one, left 2..better act fast.....he..he..