I am in the same situation now, to go for the Full HD sammy LA40A550 (Full HD) or to go for the 42PV80 Panny?

What is your personal opinion after comparing them both for Astro viewing and DVD's? Please share...

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Added on August 8, 2008, 3:28 pmOh teikwing could you please feedback your opinions later today...

This post has been edited by gsdev: Aug 8 2008, 03:28 PM

Tomoro will be in Sogo K.L. will have the chance to see the Panny 42PV80H and the Sammy A550 in more detail at Best Denki, this time seriously. Planning to get one very soon. At the moment my choice is leaning to the Panny. More tomorrow.

I'm not planning to buy there, just to view the sets only...

Ok did my survey and my findings are as below. Before i begin let me explain that this are my personal views and also i was already leaning to the PV80H. I wanted to be sure before i purchased.

In Best Denki Sogo the 42PV80H and the Sammy 5series 40inch LCD were not in the same location. So the envoirement was different, i mean the surrounding lights. In the first look the Sammy 5 series was more eye cathing with its polished frame. The Panny was not so dull but was not the same as the Sammy.

Picture quality?, they both had different DVD's being played but both connected via HDMI. If i am not mistake. Difficult to see, all sealed up.

The Sammy was more brighter and even more sharper compared to the Panny. This could be due to different settings. If i watched for a very long time, i have to say my eyes were becoming a little uncomfortable. The sharpness was not natural to me. Colours were good.

Viewing the Panny was some what more comfortable, it just felt rite to my eyes. The colours were also good but kinda more suttle and natural. Looked at the blacks and thet were really good.

Next was to test the side angle view, The Panny to me won here, at an extreme angle the Panny's colours and PQ stayed good but the Sammy's got a little brighter and the colours were not the same when viewed at the front. This could have been due to the surrounding reflections but i tried from both angle's. The resluts were the same.

The sammy is Full HD and the Panny is HD only but my normal viewing will be mainly 80% astro. Could not compare Astro viewing but i understand Astro looks also better with the Panny Plasma.

I have to say both are very good sets and it was definetly difficult to choose as the price point was not much different. After thinking about it i decide to stay with the 42PV80H. One other big factor why i am going with the Panny, is the 5 years warranty.

So next step is to get it while the 5 years warranty offer is still on. Anyone know how long this offer of 5 years warranty will last?

This post has been edited by gsdev: Aug 11 2008, 08:23 AM

I could check that on my way home today but i beleive the 3800 is for the 42PV8H and not the 42PV80H. Its interesting that it still comes with the free camera. What is his name?

Well i will test him out after work today. Citibank Puchong is on my way home anyway. I suspect the price is the price without any commision.Will update tomorrow.

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Added on August 11, 2008, 10:57 amHow is Astro on the PV8H and how did you hook it up, s-video or composite?

This post has been edited by gsdev: Aug 11 2008, 10:57 AM

I think he wants to know the total hours the new set has been running. This will be only visible via the service menu...

You using telecom wires to connect to the Astro decoder. That means using composite connection. Switch to s-video should be better.

Getting my Pana 42PV80H from htkaki. I have dealt with him before and he is very professional. On the other hand i can be rest assured that i will get a new set and not a display set, which i fear the most. Only money has to change hands now

Next is to get a HDMI upscaling player with digital optical out. My old htib has only optical in, no coex.

Err, S-Video from Astro decoder to the PV80H and the left and right audio you could connect to the home theatre or to the PV80H. As mentioned by arremie, select the correct AV on the PV80H. AV3/4 is for s-video.

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Why dont you get it from forumers here, I'm getting my 42PV80H from htkaki.

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Added on August 12, 2008, 8:55 amWell at least you can sleep better knowing its not your new panny.

S-Video for me is better in two aspects, the edges will not have jagged lines as seen on composite. If i compare with normal CRT TV, the S-Video is better compared to composite in details, but dont aspect too too much then you will be happy.

This post has been edited by gsdev: Aug 12 2008, 08:55 AM

If the other channel is okay then it must be some kinda inteference just for 8 TV.

Not bad Not bad at all...getting my PV80H end of this week

Heh Heh so what you waiting for. Mine is coming in on Sunday via htkaki

PV80H comes with free HDMI and S-Video cable from panasonic, will use them first.

This post has been edited by gsdev: Aug 12 2008, 01:41 PM

All Plasma owners how afraid are you of screen burn?.

I am still kinda worried of it for my 42PV80H.

My mum watches her dramas for like 3-4 hours countinues and i just noticed that that damm astro channel has the content providers logo all day long. Even during breaks

This post has been edited by gsdev: Aug 13 2008, 08:02 PM

Hoh i can start breathing again

Not sure if screen burn is a past issue on new plasma's but i will know within 1-2 months of Astro viewing

Oh Man thanks for your re-assurance

OH oh I think price war will be starting soon...

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Added on August 14, 2008, 1:57 pmYou sure he did not get a display set or old stock kah!

This post has been edited by gsdev: Aug 14 2008, 01:57 PM

Yeah can't wait About the Sammy DVDP not really your fault. Will wait a few days more