hey jitbeng,

many thanks for the guidance on how to check up the hour of viewing on our plasma....as for me, after 100days of ownership my plasma p42s10k, it showed that my time viewing it was 822 hours and 30 minutes with count 330 times...considering i got this plasma more than 3 months ago which around 100 days, it means i power on my plasma around 8 hours per day with 3 time on it each day...i thought watch it more than that since i'm working from home...

up till now, i'm still enjoying my plasma as it delivered superb PQ and the speaker is decent enough to produce good sound as well...there's no problem at all on my unit....truly satisfied...

i think the new lauched u and v series is definately better compare to line up in 2009...do not let other negative comment be an obstacle for u to get this unit...

yeah...G series is worth to be grabbed at that price...last 4 month I checked it at Harvey Norman, the price is rm4699...it is neo-pdp display with better black level compare to S series...

you can check the hours that've been used...if below that 1000 hours, then it should be okay...

u can get much cheaper than this...at puchong, next to Mitsubishi showroom and near to entrance new wing IOI Mall, you can get this unit at rm4699, if come together with BD player, u can get it at rm5299...it was ready stock and i believe the price can be lowered down a bit if you hard bargain with the salesman...

This post has been edited by kayly: Jun 8 2010, 11:26 AM

i'm sorry as i didn't ask for this model...

wow! this thread is become informative since there's a few person that have really good knowledge in plasma technology...i think the medium range plasma are quite expensive now particularly for 2010 line up and i'm grateful to get 2009 brand new p42s10 for rm2799 5 months ago...

kindly pm to iamsobloodysick...i believe his price given is among the best out of other stall there...

better get 50"...i'm also stay at the condo with similar viewing distance with plasma 42"....after 3 months, I regret by not getting 50"...looks like 42" is small to me currently and now itchy to get 50v20....

good example...i never eat d24 durian until i eat Musang King or known as Durian Kunyit for rm14/kg at Sg Chua, Kajang last month...i think this is the best durian that we have...

i'm still satisfied with my PQ for S series 2009 plasma line up...would waiting for infinte black pro come out, then we consider purchase this model..

i think i bought from him as well, good service and explanation as he from Panasonic attached to Jusco...some more can bargain for the last batch of my s series 2009 plasma tv....below is the right step to check the running hours...

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# Hold down the {VOL -} button ON THE PLASMA TV itself. Not Remote
# Press the {RECALL} button on the remote control 3 times
# The Service Menu will be displayed.

# Use the {2} buttons to select "SRV-TOOL"
and press the {OK} button to access it.

# HIGHLIGHT the box on the right side of the last option: (Navigate by using the arrow buttons on the remote)
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PTCT :00.00.00.00.00

HIGHLIGHT HERE

# Then press and hold the {MUTE} button on the remote for 3 seconds.

TIME = Hours and Minutes of Operation.
COUNT = Times the Plasma was Powered On.

# To exit, press & hold the {POWER} button ON THE TV for few seconds.

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This post has been edited by kayly: Jan 15 2011, 02:15 AM

i'm using the similar model as yours, i think the s series is good enough...just waiting the new model line up hopefully featured infinite black pro...that would be awsome in term of PQ...