Hi all experts,

If my purpose of purchasing a LCD TV mainly for Astro and DVD viewing, is the below a good option? As from what i've gone thru in the forum, Astro looks really bad on LCD. Your opinion will help me alot in making a good decision.

Thanks guys.

KF-50E200A
50 inch 3LCD Projection TV
RM5,999.00

Spec as below:
HD Ready
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HDMI Connection
PC Input
SRS TruSurround XT Sound system
Supplied Accessories
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lol, saw this model in jusco, what can i say? even for a noob like me, the PQ is reli bad ... and is this reli LCD TV? looks more like Projection TV to me

This post has been edited by cyew86: May 5 2007, 02:02 PM

Yeah. Thought it looks not bad for the price. This is the only thing that stopping me from getting LCD when i saw it in Jusco.

As my main use is for Astro and DVD viewing, i guess it is a good option since Astro with LCD sucks.

Hope more expects can provide some opinion on this "3LCD Projection TV"

u shud go survey in other shops ... jusco sells this samsung s7 40" for rm6299, i got mine from senq for rm4999

wait till change the bulb -> cost another arm & leg

Might as well as getting 32" LCD ..... points to note..astro wont look good in any HD capable LCD/TV/monitor...... try getting the one with s-video input..but not a projection tv lah....u will regret it......

okla, thanks alot guys, since i'm a total noob in this thing, i will trust experts opinion, LCD it is then.

i will go and have a price check on a few shops again tomorrow.

i assume i need to buy a HDMI DVD also right? since normal dvd player wont give me HD effect.

btw, how much is the S Video cable and HDMI cable?

frm what i understand tru reading this thread, S Video cable is for Astro, HDMI cable is to connect to HDMI DVD. Plz correct me if i'm wrong.

You can buy a DVD which has HDMI output but you won't get HD. Basically because its only DVD, which is 480p. Unless you buy an up-converting DVD player of course or say play your movies on a PS3 or an Xbox 360.

S-Video cables costs around RM15-30. Try to find the cheapest one. As for HDMI cable, I've seen as low as RM75 but many are selling around RM90-120. Not too sure though.

You won't get true HD via upconversion. However, after extensive testing of the action scene from The Incredibles, all I have to say is the movie surely looks damn good on LCDs. Tested a few LCDs, Samsung R8, Sharps PX5 and Silencer's TV.

The Incredibles? You should never use an animation to test the quality of upconversion.

Try testing again using an fast-paced action movie. I guarantee you'll see the difference.

Incredibles action sequence is not good enough for that? Everything's moving on the screen pretty fast to me.

Hmm..... what's a good fast paced action movie ? Damn, now that you mentioned it, I don't have any fact paced action movie.

Saving Private Ryan OK? Matrix? Fight Club?

Aiks. Getting abit confused already. If i purchase the DVD player below, will it help compared to normal DVD player? Thanks.

DVD-HD860
HyperVision DVD Players

Samsung's Hi-Definition DVD Player converts standard DVD image quality to high-definition pictures and sound for an audio-visual experience unlike that you've experienced from an ordinary DVD Player

Features
(1080p / 1080i / 720p) Up Conversion delivers high picture quality. Samsung's HyperVision DVD Players up-convert the resolution of ordinary DVDs to 1080p / 1080i / 720p High-definition - which means you'll experience the video and audio quality you didn't think was possible from a DVD player

HDMI(tm) gives you best picture quality. HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) transfers hi-definition video and audio from your HyperVision DVD Player to your TV, Home Theater or other digital AV components without loss of any digital signal. Simply connect your DVD player to your Home Theater System with a single HDMI cable for high quality pictures and sound

DVD / CD / VCD/ SVCD playback

DivX(MPEG4) Playback lets you enjoy DivX movie with wider and bigger TV screen. Samsung's HyperVision DVD Players deliver high-quality DivX movies. Insert DVDs & CDs that have DivX movies downloaded via computer and enjoy watching them on the large-scale TV

MP3, WMA and HD-JPEG Playback

EZ View / Instant Replay / Instant Skip

tis one upscaler lor... it will look better on LCD or plasma, but wen the real thing kicks in,hddvd or bluray, its still far away

i bought a sony one for my MIL, rm 599, not bad, upscaling thru HDMI only

Yeah, upscalling DVD .

Actually how big is the difference between an upscaller DVD and normal one? I want to make sure it's worth buying. Dont have much budget.

I also looking for an upconversion DVD players that can max to 1080p.

This post has been edited by neoardi: May 6 2007, 06:17 PM

from wat i know, current upscalers only until 1080i

shakiraa, if u r using LCD or plasma to play DVDs, get one, u won regret it

http://simon.oconnorlamb.com/sonyDVPNS76H_..._upscaling.html

omg - we seriously in need of a videophile thread

Erm, it is not quite correct. The current Denon DVD-1930 and DVD-2930 can upscale video signals up to 720p, 1080i and 1080p. The 2930 is using the REON-VX chip which is better than 1930's Faroudja chip.

well said...but i still luv my oppo digital DV-981...for 1080p upconvert purpose.

ic, thanks for pointing it out

so now also 1080p upscaler liao, whoa...