ya?? dunno why but if i were to go plasma, would only be pioneer or panasonics....

???
Dude, get your fact right!!. Kuros won almost every award in flat tv for PQ - even the entry 428, and it still 1024x768!

42" with native 1024x768 only  ... Referred to the user manual just now and it says there that the PC input is able to receive WXGA 1366x768 though. Dunno whether did I misinteprete or that particular detail is just for the 50" PV80.

Yeah, it does look awkward. Its kinda like squished a little. Ah well, it's ok I guess coz my laptop is not my primary usage to be hooked up with my PV80 anyway. Thanks for the prompt response. FYI, I've searched high and low for a software to tweak this ratio aspect and also updated the video driver on my laptop oredi but still no results.

you can start with these.. Pioneer 428xg/428xd 

Sorry if i jump on ur nerve.
Yes,  those are magazines reviews (now they have online version). You want to know why i go for magazines rather than those "institutions" that you so called "have the authority". It simply because it cater for the mass opinions through usage and reviews in one personal home/experience. It gave you the "normal user" perspective, having experience the product. It uses products that the masses like u and me would use, in a normal environment - not in some dark room with special cable and google.!!

To say that they in UK doesnt know squat about hi-def Video source is like saying YOU are a FOOL.  I do not know any authority that claimed themselves of being the authority/ or have the final say who's/what the expert is. If there was one, the just set a standard - so that other can follows and make inprovement on the said "specs". If you look at the way they tested the system/TV/hi-fi - the test subject is always the only variable. Hence, it gave the most accurate test result your EYES and EARS can appreciated (be my guess if you wanna get all your test guns to measure the chroma/ambient,etc.. )

And yes, i was sceptical when i first knew about Kuro being 1024x768. But after i demoed it and compared my personal experince with other people opinion/input (online mag being the cheapest/fastest source now), I concured that even with that hated resolution of yours, it still the BEST Flat TV outhere - not to mention the latest 9th gens. You may be have a bad experience with that kind of resolution - but hey mind sharing what model lasma u used for 3 years? Maybe i can google its past review. But to say that all those people in the mags are putting rubbish into their mags?? Well i let other be the judge of your statement.

I've nothings again the Yanks. I like some of the reviews, but the little differences e.g: voltage ( and they drive on the right side of the road) put me off a bit. Maybe my upbringing was more UK-oriented ( and I know they make/have high standard for AV, mind you), hence I like to source for UK reviews.

Coming back to the point you made - Yes, that was 2007/2008 award. Why did i point u to that.. It simply because now the price of Kuro is "affordable" and "competitive". No point talking about the best product if it cost a bomb, right?? 
And we, malaysian has the opputunity to get it - somewhere else in this world ppl already enjoying the 9th gen Kuro and now talking about the 10th gens. You see how lucky we are..
And before I forget, if you bought a TOP product, no matter if it is already past 2-3 years - you'll find it better than the "latest" average. Then again we need to compare Apple v. Apple..

To suggest some one tho choose a 50pv80 over a 428xg is totally up to their choice. The mags reviews/awards are just guidences. At the end you still need to trust ur eyes and ears.

p/s: and if you wanna have a peek at the Yanks review on Kuro, be may guest...you can google it ( i'm sure a self-confess-high-tech guy like you would have no problem with google.. )

 

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 .

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

Everything must support this color ranges to get the benefits. The source (i.e. movies), receiver, and display must support it. But when the source is not, then no point.

Taukeh, it was mentioned there :

Philips may have the answer to your prayers. Arriving this spring, the electronics giant will being offering its "Cinema 21:9" LCD TVs. Starting with its 56 inch offering, the elongated Cinema TVs will have a native aspect ratio of 21:9. This allows for films to be viewed in their "natural" state: 2.39:1/2.40:1 with no letterbox formatting. Sure, this is great news for movie buffs, but what about watching football or American Idol? According to the press release, "Using highly advanced formatting technology, regular 16:9 content from sources such as TV broadcasts and games consoles is also adapted to fill the 21:9 screen."

Still a bit small hor? 

can't differentiate 720p and 1080p or panels to panels? get your eyes checked.
Quote from Neowin
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11...aste-money.html

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.