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TSrazor75
post Jan 2 2011, 12:39 PM, updated 15y ago

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Hi,


I am newbie in LCD tv. I am planning to buy my first LCD TV and my budget is RM 1500. The main criteria is

1. 32 inch is ok.
2. Full HD (1080p)
3. Good for playing action movies like avatar, 2012 and transformer at full HD smoothly without any delay or lag from bluray or media player.
4. Can plug via hdmi to my Asus o’play r3 media player.
5. Child proof- difficult for young child (below 3) to push it.
6. Nice colors. LED model within the budget is ok.
7. USB input for connecting to pc or images on portable hd.




From my survey in the newspaper, I found the following:

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The images scanned from Courts Mamooth advert-star newsapper- 31-12-2010

The philips 32PFL3605 fits my budget and looks good.


I am very confuse with all the LCD and LED TV out there. If someone can recommend a good brand with the above criteria, I will be happy.

Raz

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post Jan 2 2011, 05:44 PM

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hi i just bought sharp aquos 32" at carrefour for 1399, it looks great smile.gif
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post Jan 2 2011, 05:52 PM

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first is..LCD ain't that nice for me...but LEDlitLCD looks just right..

If you are buying installments, compare Courts to AEON credit...so far for me AEOn credit is better...

The comes the size...32inch..come on...go for at least minimum 40inch.

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post Jan 2 2011, 06:22 PM

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Hmm, I thought there are 40 inches at 1899 ? That is more worthy
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post Jan 2 2011, 07:32 PM

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1.5k can get 42in plasma hd ready. To me still better than 32in full hd. Due to the 16:9 ratio 32 in looks very small compared to old box tv.

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post Jan 2 2011, 08:09 PM

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QUOTE(boringbrick @ Jan 2 2011, 05:44 PM)
hi i just bought sharp aquos 32" at carrefour for 1399, it looks great smile.gif
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Thanks for the reply. Is the specs like what I posted? Full hd and good for action movies. Please give the model of the tv you bought.

raz


Added on January 2, 2011, 8:11 pm
QUOTE(azbro @ Jan 2 2011, 05:52 PM)
first is..LCD ain't that nice for me...but LEDlitLCD looks just right..

If you are buying installments, compare Courts to AEON credit...so far for me AEOn credit is better...

The comes the size...32inch..come on...go for at least minimum 40inch.
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Which LEDLit LCD can get for rm1500? all the 40 inch is about rm1800 and above for full hd. Over my budget. cry.gif


Added on January 2, 2011, 8:12 pm
QUOTE(DannyOP @ Jan 2 2011, 07:32 PM)
1.5k can get 42in plasma hd ready. To me still better than 32in full hd. Due to the 16:9 ratio 32 in looks very small compared to old box tv.
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Thanks for your reply. Can you recommend a model that can get for 1.5K with 42in and full hd?

This post has been edited by razor75: Jan 2 2011, 08:12 PM
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post Jan 2 2011, 08:15 PM

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TS where are staying??
I so some survey before include Courts...
some shop sell same model with lower price...
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post Jan 2 2011, 08:23 PM

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try getting at least 40 inch....32 inch is rly small and only suitable as demo for shops/bedroom tv
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post Jan 2 2011, 08:47 PM

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QUOTE(ZeneticX @ Jan 2 2011, 08:23 PM)
try getting at least 40 inch....32 inch is rly small and only suitable as demo for shops/bedroom tv
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may be TS should check the length between he sit and the tv...
i mean if too near, 32 will be sufficient...
otherwise can stress eye...

correct me if i'm wrong... smile.gif
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QUOTE(breaker84 @ Jan 2 2011, 08:47 PM)
may be TS should check the length between he sit and the tv...
i mean if too near, 32 will be sufficient...
otherwise can stress eye...

correct me if i'm wrong... smile.gif
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distance does play an important factor when choosing tv size.no point getting a 55 inch when ur space is jz a condo/apartment unit

but i jz feel 32 inch is rly small for a main tv.i live in a average space condo and 40 inch is jz nice,46 inch is ok.

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post Jan 2 2011, 09:31 PM

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If for living hall main tv, better get 40 inch. 32 inch is just way too small, it is nicely fit for bed room only.

I suggest you add on extra RM300 to get a 40 inch. Added extra RM300 is not a lot but the experience you get is far different. If you can't spend extra RM300 now, better just wait a while till budget enough just get. Nothing harm by getting late a bit.

With price of RM 1,800.00 you can get a decent nice 40 inch 1080P Full HD LCD - Samsung LA40C530

http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/1372329/+1720

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post Jan 2 2011, 10:41 PM

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QUOTE(razor75 @ Jan 2 2011, 08:09 PM)
Thanks for the reply. Is the specs like what I posted? Full hd and good for action movies. Please give the model of the tv you bought.

raz


Added on January 2, 2011, 8:11 pm
Which LEDLit LCD can get for rm1500? all the 40 inch is about rm1800 and above for full hd. Over my budget. cry.gif


Added on January 2, 2011, 8:12 pm

Thanks for your reply. Can you recommend a model that can get for 1.5K with 42in and full hd?
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Desa home theatre kepong or low yat plaza.
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post Jan 3 2011, 12:05 AM

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threadstarter, i'm looking same spec like you.. 32" with fullhd for my bedroom.. if you got good offer, do share with me.. so far i think the best is phillips 32pfl3605s for rm1199 at cheras..
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QUOTE(breaker84 @ Jan 2 2011, 08:15 PM)
TS where are staying??
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Mind my ignorance, what is "TS" stand for? I am from penang. From what I have been reading,I should spend the extra rm300 and get a 40 inch.

thanks for the comments.
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post Jan 3 2011, 12:16 PM

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QUOTE(mfa333 @ Jan 3 2011, 12:05 AM)
threadstarter, i'm looking same spec like you.. 32" with fullhd for my bedroom.. if you got good offer, do share with me.. so far i think the best is phillips 32pfl3605s for rm1199 at cheras..
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Wah, so much different with courts mamooth. mad.gif
The image I posted on the 1st post show they are selling for rm1499. Do you have a picture of their advert with that price?



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QUOTE(razor75 @ Jan 3 2011, 12:16 PM)
Wah, so much different with courts mamooth.  mad.gif
The image I posted on the 1st post show they are selling for rm1499. Do you have a picture of their advert with that price?
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Don't buy at Courts Mamooth.

Go local shop, sometimes those small shop can get much better price.
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QUOTE(razor75 @ Jan 3 2011, 12:16 PM)
Wah, so much different with courts mamooth.  mad.gif
The image I posted on the 1st post show they are selling for rm1499. Do you have a picture of their advert with that price?
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You can check that advert at Mudah.my.

Today I went Desa Home Theater at kepong, got myself Philips 32PFL5605S for RM1499. 32" FullHD LED TV.. RM500 cheaper than current Carrefour Philips Fair Promo.. laugh.gif

Desa selling 32PFL3605S for RM1099 but no stock until Wednesday.
TSrazor75
post Jan 12 2011, 11:41 AM

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Hi,

I finally bought my first LCD

user posted image

TV model: sharp LC-40L500M
Price: RM 1900
Specifications: manual

I bought the TV due to the following reasons:
1. Full Hd & 40 inch
2. Pc input & price was reasonable
3. Reputable manufacture

Questions

1. There is a service USB port on the TV. Does anyone have any software that can access the TV USB port? I am just curious what tweaking or extra things that can be done with the USB? A picture of it can be seen in the datasheet.


2. What does it mean when it states the following for this TV?
a. HD-ready / HD-ready 1080p: yes/yes
b. HDTV / HDTV 1080p: no/no
The above info taken from this tv specs.

3. I have a asus o’play r3 media player. When playing via hdmi cable through my external USB hard drive a 800*1080 movie (6.3 GB file), I notice some lag and greenish pixilation. My question is this due to the media player, data transfer from external USB hard drive, movie file or TV? I tried a short HD movie (1920 X 1080) and it worked smoothly.

4. Under the TV specifications, it says HDMI input at 1080I/60Hz. What does this means? I was told if the frequency is less than 100 Hz, high action scene such as sports show up as blurry. Will this affect movie performance also?

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5.
For the pc compatibility chart, it says it can show at 1400*1050(see below). Can it go higher if the pc has a video card which supports higher resolution?

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I hope I can get some answer from the experience people on these questions. Since this is my first LCD TV, I may not have gotten value for my money. I hope the members here can give some tips on things to look out in the future when buying an LCD TV.

Raz


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post Jan 12 2011, 12:25 PM

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Congratulate smile.gif This is one of my target LCD also during check-up, due to no stock, only left display set, finally I choose Samsung LA40C530 as I find it more nice color for me and support variety media format include .MKV (I don't own any standalone Media Player at the moment) ... I get quota both at RM 1800, hehe...
QUOTE(razor75 @ Jan 12 2011, 11:41 AM)
Hi,

I finally bought my first LCD

user posted image

TV model: sharp LC-40L500M
Price: RM 1900
Specifications:  manual

I bought the TV due to the following reasons:
1. Full Hd & 40 inch
2. Pc input & price was reasonable
3. Reputable manufacture

Questions

1. There is a service USB port on the TV. Does anyone have any software that can access the TV USB port? I am just curious what tweaking or extra things that can be done with the USB? A picture of it can be seen in the datasheet. It mention for services personnel only, "* Usually do not connect anything to this terminal as it is reserved only for service personnel." I doubt it did nothing, it is mainly for services only.

2. What does it mean when it states the following for this TV?
a. HD-ready / HD-ready 1080p: yes/yes
b.  HDTV / HDTV 1080p: no/no
The above info taken from this tv specs.
Ignore the TV specs you get from that link, it is list for "MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA" and it is kinda confusing. Your TV is True HD and support up to resolution of 1080P (P= Progressive). This model is True HD, I had no idea why the sheet said it is not a HDTV

3. I have a asus o’play r3 media player. When playing via hdmi cable through my external USB hard drive a 800*1080 movie (6.3 GB file), I notice some lag and greenish pixilation. My question is this due to the media player, data transfer from external USB hard drive, movie file or TV? I tried a short HD movie (1920 X 1080) and it worked smoothly. Probably the source movie issue, try others 1080P / 720P format video which support by your Asus o’play r3 media player

4.  Under the TV specifications, it says HDMI input at 1080I/60Hz. What does this means? I was told if the frequency is less than 100 Hz, high action scene such as sports show up as blurry. Will this affect movie performance also? This TV is not a 100hz / 200 hz set, it is up to 60hz only. Higher hz may given better motion flow but some find it look fake. You won't get any 100hz / 200hz TV set at price less than RM2k. I notice your TV is display as 1080i which means it is running at interlace mode, P (Progressive) mode is always the best (but i not means it is bad as human eye not means can differentiate it a lot). But do remember, it might run as interlace if your plugin device (example your Asus media player) support up to 1080i only, 2nd the BD / download movie is not formatted in Progressive mode, and also all broadcast now only up to 720P or 1080i (this include Astro). For the 1080P/24hz wise is the correct format which movie maker record and want us to see in this way. (Basically all new BD player support on it) You need a compatible TV and BD player to run movie in 1080P/24hz. Currently this model is support 1080/24P (1080P in 24hz).

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For the pc compatibility chart, it says it can show at 1400*1050(see below). Can it go higher if the pc has a video card which supports higher resolution? No idea, maybe not, even yes, it also blur as it native resolution is 1920x1080

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I hope I can get some answer from the experience people on these questions. Since this is my first LCD TV, I may not have gotten value for my money. I hope the members here can give some tips on things to look out in the future when buying an LCD TV.

Raz
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This post has been edited by Andrewtst: Jan 12 2011, 01:52 PM

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