ok i accepted your "bad" that leads to this firery discussion. i agree with you that full HD give better resolution than HD - and noticeable within certain viewing distance. But, i have to disagree with  higher number  always give better PQ.

and believed me when i say i do have experience BD and Full HD materials/display, despite my "aging" setup. The reason my setup is like that bcoz that the most one i use for our SD braodcast - for my kids to tune to Ceria and carton network, etc..I do have a Full hd setup to enjoy the HD materials, but, why reveals here - To assume one doesnt know the diff between HD and full HD just because one is using SD is really lame..I let my previous comments and answer to our forumer Q's be the judge wether i'm qualified or not - doesnt really bother me at all.

and yes Western is the opposite of Eastern if you havent realised yet. Funny you are so deep in tech, and yet dunno east,west,north,south - maybe need someone to point it out to u ehh..

When you look back at my previous posting, not once did i mentioned SD/HD is better that Full HD right??. I only stressing that some HD/"not so HD" unit do have good reviews and beats its full hd counterparts in term of overall PQ - now you tell me what's wrong with this. I guess it all depend how many pixel u wanna see as opposed to how good and real the image and colour reproduction, and how smooth and life-like the movement of the subject is, and how many other components and software render these input and later displayed it play a major role - that's what i meant number is nummber, PQ is diff.

If you dont agree get two or three set together and demo it with the same source and setting - side by side (plasma v plasma, lcd v lcd). Then you realised a full hd sony will give different PQ to what a full HD samsung or LG or phillips or ..what else ?? in term of colour saturation, real red and green, motion, details, etc...

If you understand these, then i rest my case. If you dont, then ...i duont really care - as what the other forumer said " its your eyes and money.."

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Added on January 12, 2009, 2:58 pm

Yes, i knew i heard bout the Buzz problem somewhere. Hope u enjoying your "new" display now .

give panasonic a call. i remember reading somewhere about the buzzing sound - but not sure which forum. dont worry coz you have 5 year warranty ma. Mine also no buzz sound. may be you can ask their tech to come and listen to the buzz..

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Added on January 12, 2009, 10:32 am

what level do you set for P-NR? or turn it off all together?

Glad to see peace between you ar188, and you ic-klass. Really enjoy reading your postings ... hmm, not that i enjoy seeing the war between 2 forumers, but you guys seems so knowledgeable, and i think most ppl would benefit from reading the few postings from both of you earlier ...

I had never compare a BD sources on Full HD Plasma and 42" 428 b4 ... after reading your posts, feel really like to go to shop try ask them to try for me 

Anyway, cheers

Just get my Sharp LC42A65M yesterday, the PQ damn nice and good. Even watch movie or connected to the laptop, the screen seem smooth and nice.

Later need to celebrate cos this is the 1st time i using 42" LCD TV for internet, wahahahahahah!

Thanks to htkaki, good service and good advice were provided.

I think of getting a Plasma but was a bit put off by the glass panel it used. I think this mainly due to my hall setup where there is light source behind me. The glossy glass front surface of a plasma screen will produce mirror-like reflections that compete with the image being displayed and this get reflected. Would like to know how your handle this?

Or should I get LCD... Thanks. 

Welcome to the Sharp LC42A65M club Enjoy this great LCD TV

sharp this model LC42A85M how much it cost right now?
aiming for this model
other smilar function with SONY brand?

I think of getting a Plasma but was a bit put off by the glass panel it used. I think this mainly due to my hall setup where there is light source behind me. The glossy glass front surface of a plasma screen will produce mirror-like reflections that compete with the image being displayed and this get reflected. Would like to know how your handle this?

Or should I get LCD... Thanks. 

If you really like plasma, then try to alter your light source. If it is a window, then put up thicker curtain and etc. If you light source is not alterable (which I don't think so), then you should really consider LCD. Light reflection on Plasma screen could really add strain to your eyes.

I think you should add, "an LCD with a matte screen". Many of the latest LCD TVs are coming out with reflective screens, and so will be in the same boat as a Plasma.

On a side note, I've noticed Panasonic's plasma screens deal with overhead lighting better than LCDs, which tend to wash out as their matte screens capture the light. Reflective LCD screens don't seem to have this problem but then they reflect front lighting...

Different brands also reflect light differently (eg, LG plasmas reflect a lot more than Panny's multi-coated panels) so shop patiently and carefully. Visit many shops with different lighting environments and you will get a good idea of how the various panels handle the lighting, e.g. Tesco has very bright top-lighting, small outlets have loads of sunlight from the front, Harvey has a dim environment much like your house ambient light.

I think most of the fun in owning a widescreen is in the shopping and comparison part, so... happy shopping! ;-)

Guys...I mean Sharp LCD kakis,
I've just got the LC46A65M. Can anybody share the  best settings for the LCD or at least the required settings to make the LCD run at its best?