First time saw the 508XG. Despite not Full HD, I speechless, the picture quality so real and awesome and with '3D' feel. BTW, found one shop is clearing the Display Set for RM7999 (comes with 5 yrs warranty). Really itchy liao... Is this a worth buy for 8th Gen display? Is there any 50" TV comes close to the 508XG's PQ for $8k?

Bro, too bad i'm from north. Any idea how much is new set for 508XG @ Desa HT?

Bro Demon, it is better to bring yr favourite disc to test out @ yr normal viewing distance. Let yr eyes to decide. Do take note S10, G10 & 428/508 are different league lo... also the price...

Bro Demon, with Dark Knight, you shall appreciate the dark scenes.

Why not 508XG? The resolution is higher at 1365 x 768, but still not a Full HD.

I don't think you can calibrate the color for S10 and G10. If you are serious about color accuracy, you should consider those TV with CMS.

Perhaps this might help. But again, use your own eyes.

When I watch 508XG for the first times, I was blown away with the superb picture quality, film like quality and didn't cross my mind what was the screen resolution.

SenQ is selling 508XG for RM7999 (Display set), calar a bit here n there on the plastic cover. No problem on the panel since its made of glass . New set at Harvey for RM8999. If you don't mind about Display set, you can save RM1k

I believe Pioneer wanted to clear all old model since their new Flagship Full HD plasma oledi in the market.

Anothing thing, the 508XG contrast spec is 16000:1 whereas the current Plasma oledi in millions:1. Is the latter one inflated no or different test mode?

This post has been edited by gocitygo: Jan 11 2010, 01:33 PM

oopsss..should be current flagship. he he.

LX508 for RM8500. Do you have any contact @ Penang? TQ.

TQ.

Bro, can you PM me how to check the hours. TQ

Went to audit 508XG display set today. From the service menu, already clocked 2800 hrs If less than 500hrs, perhaps still can consider. Nevertheless, I still impress with the PQ, despite only HD ready.

The funny thing they hooked up the DVD player to this elite TV instead of Blu Ray player . Since the demo video was in wide screen mode (with top/bottom black bar), I set the TV to full free and saw the burn-in at the top/bottom black bar area. . I believe the video was played in wide screen mode for the last 2800hrs continuously. Not sure can it be cured?

Didn't check the TV setting. The SA try to use the built in Video pattern program but I doubt it will work.

BTW, the SA very impressed when I used the remote control to enter the Service Menu. Thanks for the tip.

Someone can have it but not me

netken, what a surprise to see you here. from icehifi to lowyat

mind to PM me where you get the new 508XG? in penang, semua display sets.

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...

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.

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

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

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

Bro Anfield, thanks for the heads up. Hope to get the TV on this Sat and will run thru the setting as u suggested in the first 200hrs. BTW, you got PM.