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ronaldjoe
post Apr 20 2008, 10:26 AM

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QUOTE(htkaki @ Apr 20 2008, 10:10 AM)
Samsung new LA32A550 @ RM3,700
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Wow. This is something great to hear.
But the price is still bit steep sweat.gif
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post Apr 20 2008, 11:06 AM

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QUOTE(azbro @ Apr 20 2008, 10:57 AM)
No need to go full HD with a 32incher..unless you got a blueray player also
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I need to use it as monitor as well.
HD Ready or Full HD?
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post Apr 20 2008, 12:56 PM

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QUOTE(DigitalTech @ Apr 20 2008, 12:23 PM)
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Yea. Received PV80h yesterday. Awesome. Sorry didn't post yesterday, was busy molesting the plasma...heheheh.

The stand can swivel, but swivel from the bottom. The bottom got wheels.

The PQ is excellent. I still haven't look through the manual completely yet.

But this is the package:

1. Panasonic HDMI cable
2. Panasonic 5 years warranty (stated in the warranty card)

This unit is from Panasonic Malaysia.

My HT-465 home threatre no here yet, so cannot test the 1080p upscale. But I've tried normal component connection DVD playback. the picture is great.

The distance between the TV and my sofa is about 12 feet. So even with 480i still looks very good. You cannot tell.
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It looks very decent and nice set thumbup.gif
Btw noob question, PV80H is full HD or HD ready?
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post May 22 2008, 10:16 PM

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QUOTE(yed @ May 22 2008, 05:42 PM)
Hello guys, i`m looking at pana 42py800h spec. Could somebody pls enlighten me on the below :

Number of Pixels 2,073,600 (1,920 x 1,080) pixels
Full HD n/a
HD-ready n/a
Colour System NTSC/PAL/PAL 60Hz/SECAM/M-NTSC
Applicable PC signals SXGA
Applicable Scanning Format

1125 (1080)/50i Yes
1125 (1080)/60i Yes
1125 (1080)/24p (HDMI only) Yes
1125 (1080)/50p (HDMI only) Yes
1125 (1080)/60p (HDMI only) Yes

1080p(50Hz) (HDMI only) n/a
1080p(60Hz) (HDMI only) n/a

HDMI Input 3 (1 front, 2 rear) [ver. 1.3 with x.v.Colour]
HDMI Input 1080p n/a

does it mean that this tv is not capable of receiving 1080p signal but instead upconvert signal to 1080p?

what 1125 that mean ?

TQ
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post Jun 1 2008, 08:22 AM

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QUOTE(yumyum77 @ Jun 1 2008, 01:11 AM)
Anyone heard of Samsung series 5? Pricing?
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QUOTE(prazole @ Jun 1 2008, 03:35 AM)
its RM3799.. coz it is full HD capable..
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LA32A550 RM3499...best price from BEST.
Or, ewarehouse http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?act=ST&f=11&t=664040
Some forumer sellng for RM3050...but dunno if it's true hmm.gif http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?act=ST&f=57&t=504436
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post Jun 1 2008, 11:26 PM

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QUOTE(yumyum77 @ Jun 1 2008, 02:49 PM)
ronaldjoe, which best denki quoted that price? My friend told me best denki at times square selling 40" for RM6k++ which has a higher contrast ratio of 30000:1 compared to 32" 15000:1. I was expecting the 32" to sell slightly lower than RM3k.


Added on June 1, 2008, 2:51 pm
This is the price quoted by the Edge malaysia 1/2 months ago, recommended retail price.
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post Jun 6 2008, 12:33 PM

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QUOTE(westthen @ Jun 6 2008, 11:29 AM)
any expected price increase due to the petrol price increase?
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Anything to do with petrol price?
HK and SG have higher petrol price but people there can get cheaper LCD blink.gif
Hope there would be no rise...
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post Jun 13 2008, 08:21 AM

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Bro htkaki,

Need advice...What panel does Samy A550 series come with?
S panel or taiwan panel? Info on the web is pretty limited... blink.gif
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post Jun 14 2008, 04:30 PM

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QUOTE(htkaki @ Jun 14 2008, 11:58 AM)
I doubt it's Taiwan panel. I do not have the info too. But, I guess it's the same panel factory as before (Korea), which Sony did source from it also.
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Thanks bro. U have been very helpful. rclxms.gif
Price is great as well thumbup.gif

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Info from HK site on Samsung Panel:
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SAMSUNG 2008年LCD系列和屏幕的使用詳情
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LA32A350(Taiwan Panel)
LA37A350(Taiwan Panel)
LA40A350(韓國三星S-LCD Panel)
LA32A550(韓國三星S-LCD Panel)
LA37A550(Taiwan Panel)
LA40A550(Taiwan Panel /韓國三星S-LCD Panel)
LA46A550(Taiwan Panel /韓國三星S-LCD Panel)
LA40A610(韓國三星S-LCD Panel)
LA46A610(韓國三星S-LCD Panel)
LA52A610(韓國三星S-LCD Panel)
LA40A650(韓國三星Ultra Clear Panel)
LA46A650(韓國三星Ultra Clear Panel)
LA52A650(韓國三星Ultra Clear Panel)
LA40A750(韓國三星Ultra Clear Panel)
LA46A750(韓國三星Ultra Clear Panel)
LA52A750(韓國三星Ultra Clear Panel)
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post Jun 22 2008, 12:59 PM

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I saw TX-37LX80M and TX-37LX800M in HN today...
Difference is so huge shocking.gif
Colour and contrast are so much richer and better in TX-37LX800M. thumbup.gif
Price difference of RM300 in LX800 is justifiable. Seeing is believing. smile.gif
Looking forward to see how LZ800 performs

On the other hand Samsung A650 series is one class above A550 series, but the price is... sweat.gif

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post Jun 22 2008, 02:59 PM

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QUOTE(iamsobloodysick @ Jun 22 2008, 02:26 PM)
Panasonic 32LZ800 is RM5499  blush.gif
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LZ800 with 32" ??
I tot LZ800 only have 37" hmm.gif
Btw, where do you see it bro? smile.gif
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post Jun 23 2008, 11:58 AM

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QUOTE(todak @ Jun 23 2008, 11:14 AM)
TX-37LX800MK price?? Thanks!  smile.gif
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RM3999 saw it in HN yesterday thumbup.gif
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post Jun 26 2008, 11:05 PM

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QUOTE(sunnyK @ Jun 26 2008, 10:38 AM)
aiyah 4699 is normal only. 4199 will be special proabaly in august
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My bro got PY80 from Pana shop RM4350 with 5 yrs warranty smile.gif
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post Jun 30 2008, 03:58 PM

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QUOTE(ionStorm @ Jun 29 2008, 01:41 PM)
I went to Legend to try out PC out to a Sharp LCD TV. I think it looks fine for media. For most part, even text is okay. It is slightly blurry here and there. I think this is due to the TV scaling 1360x768 to 1366x768.

Question: Is there a LCD TV where I can disable the scaling? Which models have known methods of access to their service menu?

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Update: After some research, i've learnt how to get into the Sharp service menu...and other TV's. Now I just need to figure out if I can disable scaling...
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Full HD panel + 1080p HDMI = no blurry image brows.gif
Btw there is an 'HDTV' option under ATI catalyst to adjust scaling.

QUOTE(itanium @ Jun 30 2008, 03:11 PM)
Has anyone compared the sony KLV-32V400A/B and Samsung 32A550?
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One is HD Ready and one is Full HD panel... bit unfair to compare these models hmm.gif

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post Jun 30 2008, 06:10 PM

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QUOTE(itanium @ Jun 30 2008, 05:31 PM)
Which one is full HD? because both prices under rm3k if not mistaken...thanks for feedback
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A550 is full HD smile.gif Retail price of LA32A550 is RM3799 with free gifts.
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QUOTE(tom_k3nt @ Jul 1 2008, 05:14 PM)
Dear all,

i've ask around for 40" Plasma and LCD around... With my budget (5K).. a lot salesman recommand me to buy Panna PV80.. I am sure playing Astro on it will not be a problem... How about direct PC plug in??? it max support is 1024*768? any 1 tried to plug in their pc to their Panna? How it looks? Sharp? Blurish? I need some feedback...

Thanks.
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You can consider Full HD LA40A550 as alternative. Below RM5k without free gifts.

QUOTE(iamsobloodysick @ Jul 1 2008, 05:36 PM)
if u gonna use the tv as PC plug in most of the time, plasma tv is not suitable for u.

however, LCD tv 40" doesnt perform as good as plasma tv in term of astro signal and movie watching.

if u think that u seldom connect the pc into tv, u may consider for plasma tv.

i dont see a point that buy a 40" lcd tv to use as PC input and let go the quality of plasma tv on astro and dvd play.
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PC input on 40" will be very weird even on full HD LCD (via HDMI input)....
You can test PC input on 40" ....then you will see shakehead.gif shakehead.gif shakehead.gif
1920 x 1080 on 32" full HD is already too big IMO...

40" full HD LCD for gaming would be very thumbup.gif

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QUOTE(SteadyPana @ Jul 2 2008, 11:44 PM)
Some minor updates on the PY800H pricing :

Leading Panashop having 3 days special price which is started.....  tongue.gif

One legendary shop in SS2 dare to counter offer with down bottom price as 64XX!!  notworthy.gif

What are we waiting for ?  whistling.gif
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WOW...thanks for update. This is a great offer for plasma lovers... brows.gif
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QUOTE(eYeLeNe @ Jul 6 2008, 03:45 PM)
I am looking for a 37" LCD TV. Budget <RM4K.
Any good recommendations?
I'm a newbie here.... sad.gif
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TX-37LX800MK thumbup.gif
Comparing LX800 and LX80, the PQ difference is easily noticeable.
Vast improvement on LX800 Vs LX80.
Retail price is RM3,999. Less few hundreds discount ... (depending on bargaining skills) biggrin.gif

On the other hand, I saw LZ800, LX800 and LX80 placed side by side in BEST today.
LZ800 is definitely one class above all thumbup.gif , even Sharp A83 series that were placed above LZ800 looked inferior. shocking.gif
LZ800 is a good choice for ppl who look for premium LCD TV.


Added on July 6, 2008, 11:17 pm
QUOTE(catsper @ Jul 6 2008, 08:57 PM)
Today Gurney Plaza Panasonic Roadshow, 42' PY800 FullHD RM6999 iianm. Good deal?
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In earlier thread, someone mentioned it was RM64XX in KL...

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QUOTE(itanium @ Jul 6 2008, 11:27 PM)
Basically both sharing same lcd R&D center...
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Both samsung and sony's lcd are so-so only. Though I am using samsung... sweat.gif
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QUOTE(bsl555 @ Jul 7 2008, 04:16 PM)
Thank you but I think the improvement (if any is marginal). I've only got less than 2.5k to spend.. NO MORE!...POkai already!. Thanks..no end if I still wanna mull over this and that.
Too much talk on Samsung, LG, maybe people expect pay 2k and insist RM3k performance and quality from the money one pays. Ahh.. what you pay is what you get. I thought the Panny is just great!. Sony is like PREMIUM priced product.
Fact is..OLDER or OUTGOING models are on price offer. Plain and simple business..Dealers ain't in the Charity buisiness.

Anyway, I finally VOID warranty my economy cheapo Philips DVD-3126 by modding the analog output stage with replacing the SMD opamp to something more hi-end..and the result?.. WOOW!...
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QUOTE(ikan_semilang @ Jul 7 2008, 06:07 PM)
Difference between Panasonic 32" LX80 and Panasonic 32" LX800 for RM300 just only 100mhz Motion Picture Pro, SD Card slot right?
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LX800 and LX80 difference is huge...LX80 picture seems very blur and whitish. Colour in LX80 also very 'fake' and artificial.
Even small kid can tell you which one is better biggrin.gif
Go to BEST or HN and they have LX80 and LX800 placed side by side.
Seriously the extra RM300 is worth to pay smile.gif Seeing is believing.

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