Joined the Panasonic club haha. Gotten the TH-43C410K for RM1349. Chose this model to pair with the Sony Soundbar since not many 40" non-Smart TV model have Audio Digital Output.

I am pairing this TV with Intel Compute Stick and pleased with the TV display

So far after a few days of use, I am quite satisfied with the display quality. I do not demand very high quality as I mainly want a TV that have a decent display, and most importantly digital output for my soundbar.

Also, my TV is only going to be connected to Intel compute stick so I cant comment on how good TV1/TV2 broadcast etc.

Before my purchase I am deciding between this and Sony 40" TV but I chose this for spec/price value. I rarely see IPS display for 40" non-smart TV model.

Bought this in Penang where SEC is having a sale for this model.

This post has been edited by chrono7: Jan 5 2016, 01:43 PM

Sorry if I created a confusion here.

As earlier mentioned, I have to choose between Sony 40" and Panasonic 43" due to audio digital output requirement.

I chose Panasonic over Sony due to:
1) Panasonic is cheaper than Sony (RM1349 vs RM1499)
2) Spec wise Panasonic is better (Bigger screen, IPS)

Note that the shop I went do not have the 40" Panasonic model shown to me. I do agree that I have not seen any 40" non-smart model with IPS panel display.