Guys,

Need your opinion on some LED TV models im looking at compared to my current Philips 42PFL3605 bought in 2009

All prices above are before negotiations with Legends SS2. The previous TV i was looking at (LG 42LV3500) doesnt have good online ratings and despite its 3mil:1 contrast, the dark scenes are still dark. The 60Hz motion rate is also a bit disappointing.

I need to know which of the TV's mentioned above are good in terms of:

1) Dynamic contrast (min 3 mil)
2) Motion Rate (min 100Hz)
3) Power consumption
4) Price
5) Any other important points

I watch alot of sports and movies which i feel limited with my current Philips 42PFL3605 LCD TV.

Has the TV price shot up recently due to Thailand flood?

I was at legends on Saturday and I got RM 2500 before any negotiation for 40' Bravia LED EX 520.

Best Denki 1U is selling Toshiba 40PS10 for 1899. Best of all, you can use your CC (Amex accepted) without any surcharge to collect points.

This post has been edited by tifosi: Nov 15 2011, 10:51 AM

So what was the price after nego? I was quoted RM 2450 through the phone with my regular guy. Havent nego yet.

For now i wanna know the best TV in that range mentioned above. When ive selected the TV, only then will i focus on getting the best price. So appreciate feedback on which TV model is the best.

This post has been edited by cybermaster98: Nov 15 2011, 10:54 AM

careful though, i've not seen or read Sony officially claimed that EX520 has a 100hz refresh rate.

It probably has 100hz but lacking the motionflow processor, but im not so sure.

This post has been edited by Mea Culpa: Nov 15 2011, 12:48 PM

Legends SS2 is now quoting me RM 2050 for the Sony Bravia LED TV: KDL40EX520. Minus the DVD player. KLD46EX520 costs RM 3200 (without the DVD player also).

Is the 40EX520 a good TV compared to the rest listed above?

http://www.sony.com.my/product/kdl-40ex520


This post has been edited by cybermaster98: Nov 15 2011, 01:12 PM

bro, which salesman quote you RM2050 ? Can pm? Thanks.

I did not nego yet because I have not make up my mind on which TV to get currently. Still scouting around for the one most suitable for me.

I kinda like the EX520 vivid colour and sharpness. Some people might pass it as too fake. Is up to individual I guess.

Can you PM me the guy that give you the quote? I will be getting quite a lot of stuff, TV, air cond, fan etc so will be good if I can get a good price. Thanks

This post has been edited by tifosi: Nov 15 2011, 02:31 PM

Sharp 40LE530 got my vote

Current pricing:

1) Sharp 40LE530 ($2250)
2) Philips 42PFL5606 ($2050)
3) Samsung 40UAD5000 ($2130)
4) Toshiba 40PS10 (PS Series) ($1950)
5) Sony KDL40EX520 ($2050)
6) Sony 46EX520 ($3200)

Where can I get the Sony 46EX520 at RM3200 ?

FYI, sony 40ex520 don't have the motionflow features....

last time almost buy this model but letdown by the lack of motionflow features...

If u read the first post ull know. Legends SS2

Thanks for that. So which is the closest model which has the motion flow and what size?

So many choose samsung.. i doubt the brand quality..

Any idea why most of the Philips LED TV's only have dynamic contrast ratios of only 50,000:1 when others like LG already have 3mil:1?

http://www.philips.com.my/c/televisions/70...=specifications

personally anti samsung too due to the clear transparent stand as my colleague told me that his samsung stand cracked (maybe due to overtighten) and almost kill his relative kid who sitting in front the TV... he complaint to samsung with the photo cracked stand but no feedback... unlike panasonic, toshiba, sharp, etc used steel made stand until the base which is safer... if anyone tended to get big samsung TV 50" & above, better get a wall mount rather than use the fragile plastic stand...

also personally anti LG too due to poor customer services at Kelana Brem Tower last 2 years ago, nasty air con contractor walk-in with nasty leaking compressor, no queue ticket, a customer request & shouted for ice tray replacement but ignored by LG staffs...

another reasons anti LG & samsung due to the huge variety of products manufactured,i doubt on the QC some times and there may have some of products may OEM to other manufacturers... just my 2 cents...

Samsung 40UAD5000 (RM2130) - senQ selling for 2k only... i am seriously considering thisfor wathing movie and PS3/Xbox

Exactly RM2,000? Which Seng Q?

The 40UAD5000 has 100Hz motion rate and but whats the contrast ratio? Its only stated as 'mega contrast'.

im always a slave for brand man, i'd choose samsung any time of the day if it comes for TV

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Added on November 19, 2011, 9:47 pmim always a slave for brand man, i'd choose samsung any time of the day if it comes for TV

This post has been edited by Mihawk7: Nov 19 2011, 09:47 PM

How is the Philips 42 inch Smart LED TV: PFL7406? It has Pixel Precise HD, 400Hz Perfect Motion Rate, response time 2ms but only 500,000:1 contrast ratio? Hows the viewing experience for such low contrast? Legends SS2 is quoting me RM 2950 for this.

http://www.philips.com.my/c/televisions/70...=specifications

Any input?

Panasonic L42E30k has brilliant image quality. Rm2899.

WHat are the specs?

Yup, which SenQ? HN is selling at RM2099 now. This is the cheapest I see so far out of the many major retail electrical shops (not including those selling at shop lots eg. Legends).

Check out 40UAD5500 guys. Bought it last month for RM2500. But i think the only difference is its a Smart TV. I should have bought the D5000. Wasted almost RM500

Hi, i'm planning to get a 40" LCD/LED TV too. Budget is 2-2.5k.
Came across the sony model also (KDL40EX520), review says that it has bad speaker/sound...any owner care to share some feedback?

don't rely on reviews, go to the shops and experience the sound quality by yourself

Yup, dat's BEST way 2decide on AV displays eg TVs. Hv a first hand experience YRSELF!!
Not rely on specs on paper nor other ppl's reviews. Those ppl are NOT the ones who are going to watch the TV yu buy DAILY!!
See & hear for yrself...

guys,

I plan to add another tv in my bedroom, last time I have bought my 1st lcd tv which is toshiba zv600 model, love the PQ so much! even until now i still think it produce better pict compared to others.

Based on my preferences, can you guys give me some insight on latest model available that have awesome PQ and rosolution+ features alike.

this time my budget is like TS, around 2500

i want to buy new TV 40inch no budget limit i can buy 3k or 5k above no problem
mine usage PC GAMES , XBOX 360 , MOVIE , Program , surfing the net
i prefer to set 1920x1080 only for full hd 1080p for 16:9 i dont like 16:10
i can set 1920x1080 for full hd for tv any issus about Text clear for surfing net reading text
TV 1080P 1920X1080 FOR FULL HD i can connect PC TO TV like DVI TO HDMI then i can set 1920x1080 that mean full HD 1080P

any issus about text ??? i want text clear for reading surfing net

i dont want monitor coz color looss but TV color very nice
let say batter tv color then monitor color loss

i already test monitor connect full hd i connect direct hdmi for XBOX 360
i feelll blur and color loss but sucks
i try my tv sony 55inch hdmi to xbox 360 now i feel very nice and color superb then monitor

i using CRT 17inch old monitor Dell
i already try XBOX 360 my friend LCD Monitor but sucks color loss and ghosting
i try xbox 360 to LCD AND LED TV wow Color superb and no ghosting very smooth then lcd monitor

The models in the poll list suits ur guys budgets and usage...

For any sp personal applications, best to bring yr apps eg XBox, to shop & try it out b4 decision 2buy.
Nothing beats that 1st hand testing/experience!!

Sony KDL40EX520 is my choice..

As long as yu happy with yr choice, it's BEST TV for yu!!
Exactly wat me trying 2make clear ie NO such thing as one BEST TV...
BEST TV = TV yu chose, bought & enjoy!!!

Thanks you for your suggestion, any plasma reccomended because i am planning to put in my bedroom so no issue on reflective screen.

I think im gonna narrow down to sharp LE530 and Sony Ex520, will go to audtion later this weekend.

TS, mind sharing what model u finally end up?

Yes there is no better TV than others.All of them have several features and advantages.

Frankly, not matter which set TS bought...simply cos it's gonna be YOUR SET...the set of YOUR own choice...
It'll be the set yu're gonna be stuck with...one yu hv 2live with, Correct?

True that my friend.. I hope it's not wrong to know what other people interest, in the end
this thread created for sharing.

Between Sharp and Sony, i'll take sharp LE530....due to the features it has....

Good advice : NEVER buy Visual Displays juz fr list of features on paper!
Go hv FIRST hand look & comparison of ACTUAL display output of sets in choices @ same default settings & same video!!
Done. Over 2yu guys...yr $$$$...

I just bought the Philips Smart LED 42PFL7406 for RM 2,700.

bought the 40EX520 for rm2,145. didn't notice any shortcomings for it's lack of motionflow and rather pleased with no input lag with the ps3. very satisfied.

Your price doesnt seem to be good. KDL40EX520 now going for RM1800 while KLD46EX520 going for RM2950 in KL.

actually for that price in kota kinabalu, its pretty good

Yes true. I think KL has among the cheapest prices for electronics, furniture, etc. Even places like Ipoh, Penang and JB cant compare.

wow, rm1.8k for KDL40EX520 is so cheap, i have not see this price in newspaper for many branded stores like senq in KL.

i have see many smart LED tv recenty, and notice panasonic THL42E30K so nice picture & color, don know how much the lowest price can get in KL.

but another lower model THL42E3K is quite nice and the price also checp, ppls in this forum say rm1.7k can get it at senq in 1U.

really dilemma to choose, any users can advise below model?

my target
pana - THL42E30K
pana - THL42E3K
sony - KLD46EX520
samsung - 40UAD5500

Ull never get good prices from retailers like Harvey Norman, Seng Q, etc. So dont bother looking in newspapers. Any retailer that offers easy payment schemes will not offer good prices.

bro cyber,

after check philips web, notice the spec of yr 42PFL7406 so geng!

sharp 4 me..coz alot nicer 4 gaming

Samsung for me

Yes specs are quite good. Plus at RM 2,700 its quite value for money.

bro, where did u buy ur tv? im interested in other models but they are not as cheap as the price u mention here lol.

PM Papaya2 and he will give u the details and the contact.

already pm him..

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Added on April 18, 2012, 3:36 pmi think i will choose pana THL42E3k or sony 40EX520 which below RM2k, can save $$ for a PS3.

This post has been edited by papaya2: Apr 18 2012, 03:36 PM

But use the contact i gave you. Ull get a good price.

Hi there. I am interested in Sony 40BX520. Can you pm me the contact to get a good price. Thanks a lot!

Sony KDL40EX520 (RM2450)

Cybermaster98, may i know where you get KDL46EX520 Rm2950?

Went to Legend today and they say EX520 discontinued already. Now new model is EX653. When I check on Sony website, the main difference is the EX653 has 100hz MotionFlow and WiFi direct but somehow doesn't have Picture in Picture.

Anyone checked out this TV yet? Is the picture quality good? Matte screen with low reflections as well?

They were also pushing the Philips 40PFL6606 for RM2200. 400hz, smart TV. But I have a 2 year old Philips LCD at home and the PQ is not very good. So abit wary about Philips brand now la. Anyone hv any experience with Philips?

This post has been edited by andyoba: May 22 2012, 08:16 PM

If you really like Sony EX520, you can go others electrical shop like SenQ or Harvey Norman. I think still got stock. EX653 you can go Juso or Sony centre.

Tan Boon Ming (TBM) Samsung UA40EH5000, rm1690, free cleaning kit and HDMI cable.
carrefour sharp roadshow 40LE530 rm1899, quattron 40LE830 rm2699.
Good price?

This post has been edited by dRS: Jun 9 2012, 11:55 PM

Anyone consider this model PHILIPS 40PFL6606

I m impressed with the sales person words......he showed me the Bluray too...but he did mention if watching astro not that good quality but still better tha Sharp LC40LE530M

Am looking for a led/lcd 40 inch to be made as a monitor for my pc and gaming for my ps3.

I know some people say best tv is the tv we choose. but still, some TVs are better than others.
For ps3 games, what specs should i be looking for?


after reading this thread, wah so many choices..my otak pecah d

And how good is the service at Legend ss2? Have heard and read some people having bad experience there

This post has been edited by bakry: Jul 27 2013, 11:26 AM

I hope you guy is still watch this thread.. I suggest to buy Sharp or Samsung smart LED TV brand the model would be UA40F5500 10 LED TV under RM2000

No worry Rotloi, anyone searching for TV info is likely to land here as you and me. Looking back at the choices they made previously seems irrelevant as much time has passed.

Comparing to previous prices, it seems to have gone down.

Some of the TV I'm considering , value for money:-
1. LG Full HD Cinema 3D 42LA6130 RM1499.00

2. Samsung LED Full HD Smart TV UA40H5500 RM1699.00

3. Samsung Full HD Smart TV UA40H6300 RM1999

4. Sharp 3D Smart TV 40" LC40LE835 RM1899

Like Samsung cause can use hand gestures ; seems cool but don't know how practical and accurate it is. Anyone users can give feedback?

For 3D TVs, is it costly to get the 3D glasses. I wonder if it worth having . After all how many 3D movies are there in the market and you will need lots of glasses if the whole family were to watch.

Feedback are most welcome.

Smart TV got hand gesture

3D TV do not have.. correct me if I am wrong..

Hi.. amongst the latest TV... 40-42" what's recommended?

hoping for 120mhz refresh rate if possible..
and what's the deal with those 4k or ultra hd stuff... overhyped or are do they really make a difference?

Saw in a advertisement about the hand gesture thing in Samsung TV. You need to buy the TV camera which doesn't comes with the TV. Can anyone confirm this?

Sony r470b (rm1430) good compared to samsung UA40EH5005RXXM (rm1899)?