QUOTE(KCv3 @ Jan 19 2008, 05:40 PM)
Went to BEST and evaluated the 32" 100Hz models all using normal std components. Tried it with both DVD and Blu-Ray movie. Here are the findings (based on my eyes of course):
Philips 9432 - Very smooth picture, outweigh D300. Natural colour. With USB.
Sharp A53M - PQ not as good as expected. Look blur / not as sharp as the rest of the models. Colour not sharp.
Sony 300 - Sharp colour and smooth motion picture.
Panasonic 700MK - Sharp colour and smooth picture. Comes with SD slot which others don't.
Overall my conclusion:
Am disappointed as the initial plan was to get A53M. But however after much thought and observation, now might consider D300 as it gives a balance result when watching DVD and Blu-Ray disc. In DVD, Philips provides really natural and smooth picture, but PQ on Blu-Ray is different as the details of picture (i.e face of person) looks computer generated. On the other hand, Panasonic is not bad at all, plus it comes with SD slot, which could be useful for viewing photos (at least to me). My 2 cents.....
D300 cost RM4499 ?
Sharp A53M cost RM 3300 ?
Panasonic 700MK cost RM3700 ?
The prices are different few hundres between each other, hence the quality will different as well ?
Do you try to watch that models with Astro as well ?