Erm i don't know this is the right thread to ask this but can anyone recommend me a cheap and good hdmi cable for using with monitor? got rm15 or cheaper one or not? lolz. heard before such price but don't know true or not(and don't know that one is for tv one or for monitor one). Btw my monitor said hdcp meaning it can use hdmi right?

This post has been edited by wanteddog: Mar 12 2009, 05:12 PM

Get component cables will be another solution without HDMI
Can support up to 1080p

ANyway, I bought myself a 32" SHARP LC-32A33M HD ready TV for RM1599 at Harvey Norman
Satisfied with it although not really full HD, max output is 1080i

MGS4 LOOKED SUPERB even with 1080i
Waiting for my HDMI cable to arrive, currently on component cables

This post has been edited by shinjite: Mar 12 2009, 05:22 PM

They are 2 different series.
I have no idea which S and V model you are pointing to, but the main differences from S and V is that V is the higher end TV.

Full HD is supported all across the new V series, has better color accuracy as they use S-PVA panels instead of S-IPS(which is what the S uses). Dynamic contrast ratio are obviously higher, has more inputs, optical audio out and so on.

Personally, I'd suggest you just go for the Bravia V series if your budget allows it.
Try to steer clear away from the S, because at its own level, there are better competitors offerings like the Sharp AC42A33M and its also cheaper at the same time.

Which Harvey Norman did you go to?
I've searched for a few around and most of them are still selling the 32A3MM at RM1799.

Mine I bought was at Aeon Jusco Bukit Tinggi Klang

What do you think of that model, SSJBen? The SHARP AQUOS L-32A33M

Harvey Norman usually sell items at a very high price even if there is a discount.

I suggest to scout around other electronics shops before you buy at Harvey.

anybody use this samsung model LA37A550. good aa??

Wow... awesome deal you got.

The AQUOS L-32A33M is one of the best, if not the best "budget"(or mainstream) LCD TV you can get now for under RM2k.
The colors are extremely vivid, sharp(hence the name, SHARP ), and doesn't have any sort of color bending. SHARP builds their own panels instead of sourcing them from Samsung or Hitachi, which what you get is original without any sort of modification to its panel.

While I do think the black levels on the 32A33M is slightly lacking to that of the LG30, it isn't such a big deal especially when you have some of the most vivid colors around on a non-Full HD 32 incher.

Probably the biggest trait for the 32A33M is that it is really built for gaming in its mind.
I have not seen or even encounter any sort of input lag on the TV(the Samsung 32A350 is a different story here), which is crucial for gaming. So no complaints on your input not registering if you get headshot in MGO....

Anyways, awesome TV you got at an awesome price!! Enjoy it. Full HD is not needed at all, even if you watch Blu-Ray movies. The sharpness of the 32A33M makes up for it.


Yea very true. Although sometimes they just have a sort of crazy deal that no others can match.

Shinjite is the lucky one this time.


Its decent at best.
Rather poor color accuracy though and theres certain backlight bleeding during dark scenes.
While Samsung has fixed their input lagging problem, theres still motion blur on extremely fast scenes(I saw it on DBZ: Burst Limit).

There are better alternatives.

or if u loose the purse string for abit
go for sharp aquos 32A53 at rm2299 at jusco
i ask the promoter, that dude said next month gonna have offer for it
i guess 5% off == rm2190++
errr..this model equipped with 100hz?

32A53M is the same as the 32A33M, except the A53 has 100hz and ironically a worst speaker.

Wherter you like 100hz or not, that is up to your eyes.
Personally for me, I see motion blur when 100hz is enabled on gaming especially fast scenes. Though 100hz works remarkably well on movies however.

i see, thanks for the input bro
bcos i'll be using the lcd mainly for ps3ing
then a33 wud be best i guess, cost efficient too

I do suggest you go and test it out first.
After all, 100hz may just look better to you when gaming.

Its really more of a personal oppinion, which is why 100hz is more like a gimmick than an actual feature.

Not mistaken, A33 and A53 prices aren't too far apart. About RM200-RM300 difference I think.

yeah thats about right ..
the price is very stubborn .. no price cut from end 2008

Well I got mine when Harvey Norman were doing some promotion and the sales girl promote it to me

The other RM1599 was the Samsung 32" LCD TV. I ended up with the SHARP instead, satisfied with it wholeheartedly XD

Luckily you did.

That other Samsung 32" LCD TV should most probably be the 32A350, a a crappy ass LCD. Other than its design, theres nothing to shout about on that TV.

Hi i'm looking to buy a new LCD TV but i'm confused over which to buy, corrently we have our eyes on the Sasung 5 Series 40" which has full HD, about RM3999 from Harvey Norman but we've also come across some other brands of the same spec with lower price.

we really dunno which to buy =(

pls offer me some advice for buying 40-42" LCD TV for gaming and DVD/BD viewing

Hi i'm also looking to buy a new LCD monitor but i'm confused over which to buy, I need a monitor which has full HD for PS3 and blu-ray movie, able to link to my laptop and play PS2 games and support pal too!


Pls offer me some advice for buying which brand and model of LCD monitor... thanks!!

I got my Panasonic VIERA TX-42LZ80M for RM3700.

I'm fully satisfied for it. It is full HD, 42" inch and play PS3 games at 1080p.

Well, at the moment its the current Bravia V 40' that retails for RM4999 that i've set my sights on...
Any other suggestions, i.e. something under RM5k?

This post has been edited by madmoz: Mar 13 2009, 01:05 PM

LG Scarlet 42inch Full HD LCD TV for Rm2500?

http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/963097

ty..ty.. can u tell me wat the better alternative??