Agree with you , not point in having a TV that you can't watch.

The life span of LCD's backlight is considered "kaput" when it emits less that half from its original level, somehow similiar to the criteria for Plasma.

LCD life span itself does not equal to life span of the LCD backlight to certain institutions, after considering certain LCD panel that actually allow the backlight to be replaced eventhough the cost of replacing the backlight after a few years could be more expensive than buying a new TV

Here is some info on the market report on the life span of LCD and Plasma for those who is interested to learn more

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/1...span_myths.html

and for those who encountered sales person who tried to sell you LCD or Plasma based on the life span, tell him to get over it, its is no longer the issue, the TV is more likely to be "kaput" by other faulty parts before the LCD's backlight or Plasma gases is wore out

bro ar188, you seems very knowledgeable on these TV thingy, mind if I ask if your profession involve you in this or you are one enthusiat in these things ? I am actually looking for some sifu to help me with some PQ problem that I had with my set, if you can help, then I would be verrrrrrrrry happy to PM you to tell you my problem

Not sure about this, cnet asia reviewed that cheap HDMI and expensive HDMI makes not different if they are less than certain length (If I remember correctly, then is 5m)

Anyone who has experience in this can share? I am still using the free HDMI cable that comes with my DVD player la ...

Thanks for your clarification

So, does the higher price cable = better PQ if all other set up remain the same?

You only mentioned that high price = better quality/insulation/grade etc material but if we do not get better PQ then what is the point?

If delivers better PQ then of course worth consider la

Agreed, technology changes fast, you need to have a thick wallet to keep up the pace. Look at the CES 2009, I think HD Ready made up of only 20%, the rest are all Full HD model. If that pace continue, we might not see new HD Ready model by end of this year.

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Added on January 9, 2009, 8:10 amThanks bro


This post has been edited by slk5538: Jan 9 2009, 08:12 AM

WW III just started ? (The Brits VS The Yanks?)

This post has been edited by slk5538: Jan 12 2009, 09:11 AM

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

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.

This post has been edited by slk5538: Jan 14 2009, 08:06 AM

agree with you, generally, LG's plasma is more reflective than Panasonic's plasma.

It is again depends on personal taste la ....... many ppl feels that Sony & Samsung's LCD lacks colour accuracy, Panasonic's colour is more real ..

Again it is depends on PERSONAL PREFERENCE! It is your money, if you have tested / compared most TV sets in the store and decide that you like SONY the most, then go ahead and buy it ... no need to post here and challenge ppl to change your mind la

When we said comparing the models in the store, we don't mean by just walk in the store and look at which TV gives you the PQ that suited you the most.

One is expected to get the shop attendant there to use the same set-up (meaning same source/player, same type of cable, same settings on the sets and etc.) to compare the TV. Pay attention to the shop's lighting environment also.

Also, one is expected to bring along your notebook, or BD or DVD even the made by Jack Sparrow one (whichever is your primary source of entertainment) to get the shop to try them for you.

If the shopkeeper refuse to do that for you, then forget about that shop and you can always look for one that will do that.

After that you can decide either Plasma or LCD is to your liking, or which brand you prefered, even Haier so what? It is your money, and your TV for you to watch. No need to cares about what others think la .... and remember some ppl has less sensitive eyes than others, that is why a lot of ppl are happy with what have ...


This post has been edited by slk5538: Jan 15 2009, 01:53 PM

Depends on personal taste la, and i think if we see more TV of this aspect ratio or even one day this become mainstream like the 16:9, then ppl can accept already.

I remember when SHARP introduced the 16:9 TV to the local market in the early 90's, many ppl commented the TV looks weird, and of coz, many say cool oso.

Save the posts that were laughing at you and refer them back to what they had posted when the price of 50" drop to RM 999.

My Toshiba 34" CRT cost RM 9,000.00 15 years ago. What is the price of 34" CRT now?

oi bro, you trying to pull my leg izit?

You know most manufacturers do not sell 34" CRT in Malaysia anymore ba coz most ppl when going bigger screen will get LCD liaw ... You can still get 29" Toshiba CRT for less than 1k

Agreed with you, SD source is best viewed using CRT TV.