hi i just bought sharp aquos 32" at carrefour for 1399, it looks great

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.

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.

try getting at least 40 inch....32 inch is rly small and only suitable as demo for shops/bedroom tv

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...

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

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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.

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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?

TS where are staying??

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..

Wah, so much different with courts mamooth. 
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?

Wah, so much different with courts mamooth. 
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?

Hi,

I finally bought my first LCD



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).


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? No idea, maybe not, even yes, it also blur as it native resolution is 1920x1080



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

Congratulate 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...

thank you andrewst for all the answers. You are an expert in LCD TV. Let me digest the stuff you wrote and if I don't understand, will post something. BTw, which shop is selling samsung LA40C530 at rm1800. I went a few shops in  penang and quoted this price and many shop could not match this price . The best price was rm2300. 

raz

You are welcome, I am not expert, I also learning
I buy at Segamat, Johor. I notice quite few post such price, even as low as RM 1.7k in KL at C530 thread. I not sure how the price at Penang.

why u guys still getiing the ldc tv compared to led?
need opinion urgently

i am thinkiong of sharp quotrron led.. worth buying?

for viewing distance of 8 ft -10 ft, wat size is best? 46" or 52'?

why u guys still getiing the ldc tv compared to led?
need opinion urgently

i am thinkiong of sharp quotrron led.. worth buying?

for viewing distance of 8 ft -10 ft, wat size is best? 46" or 52'?

In my opinion, LED only slightly better on

• Better Black (Pure Black, similar with Plasma) - I am ok with this since I watch movie in bright room..so I see the black still pure black.
  
  
• More Vivid Color - LCD is vivid enough, sometimes LED backlight is over vivid.
  
  
• More Power Energy - this the only good point.
  
  

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For 8ft distance, I think 46 inch is far than enough, at least it still reasonable price, the 52 inch only extra 6 inch but it cost you extra RM 4.5k which not worth for me.

52" sharp quotron led  can get at rm8k

46" sharp aquos lcd can get at rm4099

46" led sharp quotron can get at rm5799

46" led and lcd diff is rm1700

s which to get

advise dvise
pls
opinion

52" sharp quotron led  can get at rm8k

46" sharp aquos lcd can get at rm4099

46" led sharp quotron can get at rm5799

46" led and lcd diff is rm1700

s which to get

advise dvise
pls
opinion

i only recently realise one of the most important ingredient of a good picture is the color black. And the best black is usually plasma with LED approaching or as good but at much higher price. But plasma also have cons.

As for color, some like vivid color and some like natural color instead.

For 46", I reckon not more 8/9-ft.

52" sharp quotron led  can get at rm8k
46" sharp aquos lcd can get at rm4099
46" led sharp quotron can get at rm5799
46" led and lcd diff is rm1700
s which to get
advise dvise
pls
opinion

Hi , just wnt to understand why is black the most important ingredient of a good picture ?

Hi , just wnt to understand why is black the most important ingredient of a good picture ?

I have seen these scenario often and never understood why the picture on LCD is lousy. Now I think it's due to to the color 'black'. Correct me if I am wrong.

Imagine a picture with a gentlemen with a DARK suit. And he is standing in front of a VERY DARK table. In other word, while both are DARK, the table is DARKER than the suit. In real life, our human eyes can tell the different between the two darkness but not LCD. This is because while LCD's dark can reach the "DARK" level of the suit, it can not reach the "VERY DARK" level of the table. So when I looked at the picture, the gentleman and the table look like 'joined' together. Now where got gentlemen wearing a table?

Now imagine looking at a picture of a woman with dark hair standing in front of a darker background. LCD have a hard time showing the different level of dark so now you have the woman's hair "joined" to the background. Funny if you ask me.

And mind you, I saw that in lighted showroom. But nowadays, some LCD are starting to have better dark but from what I read, never to the level of Plasma. LED dark can be as good but never better than Plasma. May be even but at far higher price.

I only know how to look at picture but not how they are being generate. So curious as to how does Plasma generate picture that's different from LCD?

I not sure how to describe, what I mean is the way Plasma display the image is not my type like, I feel it just a HD quality CRT type TV when I look at Plasma. They are scan line by line (looks like).

When I was comparing the HD Ready P50X and the Full HD P50U, I notice if standing only 3 or 4-ft away, I can see the line by line like you mentioned on the P50X. But not the Full HD P50U.

Of course if you sit further away from the P50X, you wouldn't notice the line.

I learn a lot from these explanations but to a laymen person who doesn't notice things like this, i will have to start looking into details the next time i watch a movie.

Hi,

I finally bought my first LCD



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?


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?



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

same as mine..but i'm rm100 cheaper!
enjoy the tv..its a good t.v for HD movie...not so good when watching asstro SD channel  

@razor75

may i ask where you get the sharp TV? Because i can't see any location typed here..