Based on the brands, the Sony is LCD and the Panny is plasma?

Personally, I would pick the Sony since LCD got better power consumption (face it, at 32", PQ isn't the most important thing). IINM, Sony's have better speakers than Panasonic.

Tell your friend to consider something not 100hz.

The 100Hz part doesn't really matter unless you have videos that are natively 100Hz. Most people who buy 100Hz TVs do actually turn it off anyway.

100Hz and 60Hz no big difference. 200Hz then only noticeable (first impressions la)

100Hz is pretty useless.

Some shops will tell you that it does make a difference and play some stupid reference video. But don't forget how most media is made for 50/60Hz TVs. Until 100Hz sources become widespread, it is useless.

Futureproofing is something that applies to stuff like 1080p, but 100Hz doesn't justify its price tag.

If your friend really wants 100Hz and has deep pockets, go all the way and buy the Sony Bravia Z. That one has 200Hz and can choose 100Hz or lower via the menus. If he wants speed, go all the way, don't go half way. If futureproofing is your primary concern, going all the way is the only way to play.

I don't think its a very common problem.

Try contacting Philips.

Btw, when you go on PSN, never play anything one?

Natural Motion does not increase fps.

If the game has bad fps, it will look the same, since the TV doesn't know what frame should come next.

Turn off 'black level enhancement' in 'advanced settings'.

Calibrate properly first also.

TV shop don't know how to set it up

Calibrating yourself is very easy.

Got many guides to doing it online

Adjust properly or not?

OPC is useless

40" and 42" no big diff la

Philips always cheap one ma...

OPK String got Bravia Z

Philips 21:9 pricing

Ayah, nak tibi

I'm not sure what Super White does, but I recall it crushing colours.

IINM, Full RGB makes you lose some colors and Super White ramps up the contrast.

Both are meant for monitor usage, as monitors can display more colors (Full RGB) and have lower contrast (hence, the need for Super White)

RM600 can buy Haier HDTV 2nd hand...

Save some more then go to Sony Style to buy Bravia Z

The S550 is fine, although I'm pretty sure it uses an 8-bit panel

The A77?

Have had it for quite some time and love it.

Blacks seemed a little washed out at first, but after some calibration, they were nice and deep

If you have Astro, Plasma is the way to go.

Plasma scales SD sources better.

Not sure about pricing.

Burn in isn't that big a problem anymore.

If you really so scared, can use the 'Zoom' function so got no black bars on the screen.

Input lag happens on every non-CRT display out there.

The display will tell you the input resolution, but unless you play Wii games with thick black borders on the sides, you are definitely getting an upscaled picture.

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Added on April 4, 2010, 10:18 pmI don't think there are any TVs that can solve that problem, but you could try turning off stuff like 'Motionflow' or DNR to try and reduce TV processing as much as possible.

Also, input lag usually isn't substantial enough to cause problems in stuff like GH or SF.



This post has been edited by gnsumas: Apr 4 2010, 10:18 PM

Fat Kratos FTW!

Although I'm pretty sure most 16:10 monitors have 1:1 mapping, so you'd have black bars, but nicer PQ.