that i know..but if i change to beyond decoder but not subscribe HD channel (so no HDMI cable),is the pic quality will be better than using old decoder?

Maybe now i know why! The shop could be misunderstood XT with ST. No wonder they keep saying no HD!!

I haven't get the TV yet, but paid deposit

I think it's quite safe to say that Astro SD channels still has the best PQ using CRT (old TV). My old 29" Philips TV is paired with a 2nd Beyond decoder.

The Astro SD channels on HDTV will be slightly pixelated and soft even if using HDMI (can't be avoided). Personally, if you don't have a bluray player and don't plan to subscribe to Beyond HD, you ought to hold on to your old CRT TV.

heheh.. my 50st50 is doing last day break in process... tonight start to enjoy watching.

by the way, I plug in my xtreamer (first version) and set the HDMI connection to 1080P output, the screen is blinking (more like multiple layers showing on screen) ... However, when I change connection to 1080i, the screen is stable and nice... any idea what is going wrong?

This post has been edited by maan: Jan 16 2013, 08:23 AM

Maybe your media player cannot support the resolution

If you are watching a lot of channels that are availalble in HD, then you may want to consider Byond. PQ in Byond and SD channels are like heaven and earth.

Hi guys, how reliable is this shop?

http://goo.gl/jn4ms

Located at Batu 9, Cheras.

Handshake issue. Try changing HDMI cable?

Hi bro, may i know what things/steps you did for your "break in" process were... and how long (each time/each day/how frequent) you did it ? Thanks in advance.

Hey guys. What's the most reasonable price for P50ST50K in KL? I'm based in Ampang.

Gonna give my P50U30K to my lil bro. Tempting to get the ST50.

got any phone number for the shop?

Latest update. My friend said 50ST50 selling for RM2299 in Kuching Sarawak. Not sure if have bundle 3D Specs.

yeah.. i know..SD channel in CRT tv actually still the best..but my crt tv i gave to my mom..i don't have bluray player and there's no need right now for me to subscribe Beyond HD but i only have LED tv and by using old decoder (silver 2nd Gen) PQ is poor..and i just want the PQ a little bit better by changing to beyond decoder.. that's what i meant..do u think it will be better with beyond decoder?(excluding the CRT TV)

yeah.. i know that..but clearly $$$ did not doing my a favour..i just want to change to beyond decoder as right now PQ worst by using old decoder..maybe next time i will change to beyond HD..did u think PQ will be better than when using old decoder?(excluding CRT TV)

The Byond decoder has some upscaling function to 720p and 1080i. Maybe you can get a little better PQ, but then source is still the same.

ok..yeah source is the most important thing and actually my neighbor has 42 inch LED tv and using old black decoder (before beyond decoder) but still newer than me and PQ quite good..so i think beyond decoder will give a little bit better than that decoder..but thanks man..really appreciate with your answer..maybe if i had more $$$ i will change to HD next time

This post has been edited by fronaldo: Jan 16 2013, 03:09 PM

The better choice is to buy a CRT tv. We're living in a third world country where standard definition is the norm for tv broadcast. HDTV is reserved for movies only.

yup.. that's our but i gave my CRT to my mother..so i have to live with tha

Sorry for this noob question. Can I play 3D movie, HD movie directly from a portable HDD without media player in ST50k?

Senq Leisure Mall, Cheras is selling the 50ST50K at RM 3,199 for the next 3 days as part of their grand opening celebration. Only 20 units at this price.

Very good deal !!!