I got some questions and I hope sifus can advise:

1. Plasma have better motion speed than LCD. I have seen movies on the ending part where the words come out and I realise LCD TV show jerking and not smooth. Plasma don't have this problem? That's why LCD have 100hz thingy and plasma don't need.
2. Plasma has better viewing angle compared to LCD. If you watch on the side of LCD panel, the picture is washed out. Plasma don't have this problem?
3. Last time I heard ppl say plasma has shorter life span. I see Panasonic Viera plasma models, it says 60k hours. So it's the same as LCD?
4. Power consumption: Plasma in long run saves power because it varies based on brightness of the pictures.
5. Astro pictures is better with Plasma than LCD?
6. Plasma PQ is better than LCD, because their black is deeper and more natural?

Please advise.

I am actually looking at Panasonic VIERA TH-42PV70H.

Can anyone give honest comment on this model?

and how much it is selling now?

Wanna know something about Panasonic viera link. Is it only applicable to panasonic devices to link with 1 remote control?

Last time I heard someone saying that if the connection is HDMI, then you can control the device even different brand.

How true is the above??

Dudes, I read somewhere that the latest Panny plasma don't have PC input. If it's true...then I would say this "OMG!"

phew. thanks for the clarification. I am very interested in this coming new panny models.

I have many 720p HD movies in my PC. I am planning to connect my pc to the plasma tv and playback.
I need a new pc with basic setup and with HDMI graphic card.

1. Can you advise what is the ideal setup?
2. Do I need a Full HD tv to playback my 720p hd movies?

Hi rx330!

Thanks for the reminder. However I have seen many wide screen pc lcd monitor which is selling in the market and turns out to be ok.
I mean, if the widescreen monitor picture is not distorted, then I presume it should be ok with plasam hdtv.

Correct me if I am wrong.

Can anyone have tried using hdmi graphic card connection from pc to Hdtv advise.

TQ

How do I try it? I doubt the tv shop allow me to try leh. How?

I went to Sunway yesterday to check out the new viera pv8h and pv80h. The promo is they are giving RM250 early bird discount on the original price + 1 free HDMI cable + S video cable + 5 years warranty. Delivery only in mid April. Credit card no extra charges.

I am planning to get both pv80h and lumix TZ15...another RM410 discount. Amazing deal.

The glass in the plasma is very strong. they demo using a ball bearing and hit it on the plasma screen and nothing happen. impressive.

I called up one of my usual dealer. They said they only get the stock in May. He offered me RM4300 for pv80h. I said wtf? Serious man. I doubt anybody can offer this price.

So the promo in Sunway now is not that great.

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Added on April 3, 2008, 10:48 amAn indian guy called Sri served me. Nice guy.

This post has been edited by DigitalTech: Apr 3 2008, 10:48 AM

Hey anybody planning to buy the new viera plasma in sunway?

I am interested to get the lumix TZ15 only.

If buy together with viera tv, then got RM410 discount. We can split the discount.

PM me, if anyone interested.

I am planning to connect a pc to my plasma tv via HDMI connection. I've tested playing 720p movie via this connection and it's awesome.

However, I could not find a wireless keyboard cum mouse (2 in 1) anywhere. If I am sitting on my sofa, the distance between the tv is far apart. So if I have a 2 in 1 keyboard mouse and can navigate it on my lap without need to sit on the table.

Anyone can help?

Anyone can recommend a HTPC setup specs? I am planning to get 1 HTPC, but dunno what hardware to use.

Is there any branded like dell, hp sell HTPC?

Panny Plasma PV80 contrast 15,000:1.

Why u buy LCD?

Jas, I confirmed that my dealer selling PV80h for RM4,300.00. The stock will arrive this Friday. 465 home theatre for RM1100. Unbelievable price. It comes with HDMI cable and 5 years warranty. This dealer is not in KL or PJ. Already booked my unit.

This post has been edited by DigitalTech: Apr 15 2008, 11:05 PM

Actually my bro also ask from a local dealer here. They also quote RM4,300.00. I think that's not below market price.
Even with 1 year warranty, it's still worth it. You can check with others panny dealers and you will be surprise.

Anybody interested I sell to you all for RM4,500.00 I make RM200.00.

Then how do you explain that some dealers are selling @ this price?
They cannot be selling at lost, right? Please enlighten us.

This dealer is getting the stock directly from Panny Malaysia. This dealer is not Legend.
Maybe the cost price you see is 1 unit. This dealer probably ordered in bulk and got discount? possible?

Anyway, I am a happy man getting @ 4300. no complains. i just have to make sure the warranty card in Panny Msia.

Will update you all when I get it this week...hopefully.

This dealer I am getting from is a very close friend. Our whole house electrical stuff bought from him since 20 years ago.
I dunno whether he is making money offering that price or not. But I trust him all these years and he never let me down.
He even trade in my 29" CRT TV (2001) for RM300.00. Unbelievable. Free transportation from outstation to PJ.

He told me that the stock will arrive this Friday. We shall see.

What Jas mention that it comes from SG is very confusing. If a dealer can get direct from SG and it's cheaper, do you think Panny Msia will allow this to happen? That means Panny SG is killing Panng MY? Dealer smuggle from SG?

I can give you an example of difference in pricing such as WD My Book 500GB harddrive which I bought from low yat for RM420.00. I went to Mid Valley IT Centre and I ask for the same product price. They quote me RM550.00. Why same product the price difference so much and it's within Klang Valley? And the surprise thing is they are still surviving and ppl are still buying IT stuff in Mid Valley with that high price.

I will update you guys when I get my TV and home theatre.

This post has been edited by DigitalTech: Apr 16 2008, 10:22 AM

For the WD hdd example, I did tell the Mid valley IT store that I can get RM420 for the WD 500gb harddrive. He said it's impossible to get that price.
I told him that low yat almost every store there offering between RM420-RM450. Then the sales man told me that maybe it's fake WD hdd.
Unbelievable statement when you cannot compete with the pricing.

I guess different dealers has different cost pricing. So nothing it's impossible.

Seriously, why don't you check out other dealers on the price for PV80h. Just call them and act like a customer and check.
I already know 2 dealers offering RM4300.00. I have no reason lying to you. I doubt there's fake panny pv80h, right?

This post has been edited by DigitalTech: Apr 16 2008, 11:04 AM

Yo, DigitalKL, we have the same digital surname. Hahaha.. Sorry la. This shows that you more popular mah.

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Added on April 16, 2008, 11:12 amSeriously, the bigger you are, the less competitive you are. Best Dengki and Harvey are big boys, no doubt. But remember they are running at very high cost to operate big stores in shopping malls. They need bigger margins to cover their expenses. You can just choose any electrical product price from Harvey and compared with a small electrical shop, they can anytime beat Harvey's price. Seen it, done that before. So, I never buy electrical stuff from big boys.

Small boys can earn lesser because they overheads are low.



This post has been edited by DigitalTech: Apr 16 2008, 11:12 AM