Hi Guys,

I was offered a SONY Bravia KLV40V300 for RM2999 and Toshiba 37AV500E for RM2350. Which one do you guys recommend?

I see both in DVD and it looks terrible, wonder how it going to look in ASTRO. Any comments on it? I'm currently watching on 29' Tube TV.

I second that.

Ha...ha..., I'm around. Just didnt have much time to write - just a quick glanced here and there..

Yap, my stuff kind "old tech" already. Bought all of it just before HDMI and Flat TV became mainstream - ? 2002. That time a 42in plasma was euro4k 
All of it when I was in Ireland. Used to be so much into Hi Fi/Separates - price very nice overthere..

Now due to working commitment, have to let the hobby dormant - its being a while..
Also had to RIP a few of my gears - Rotel Stereo amp, Marants CD player, Mission speakers, 1st gen XBox, etc..

But still very much happy with my setup. They have served me well (2002 - now!!) Might changed it here and there - esp when HD become our daily broadcast..

http://www.engadgethd.com/2009/01/16/lcd-v...2009/#continued

interesting read.

wah...you're reading what you wanna see only......i think the whole thing is saying....more manufacturers are getting out of plasma production.

think i said 'interesting READ' when i linked that.....

wah you ah..tidak baca soalan dengan teliti..sifar markah for you.

what if the EPL match is crappy to begin with?

As a general rule-of-thumb, the recommended viewing distance is 3X the size of the screen. So if it is a 50in, the recomended viewing istance is 3 X 50in = 150in. Many debated as what is "recommended viewing distance" really means. For me i like to take it as the minimun distance where you can appreciate the details and quality of the image with the least visible noise. For example, even with a full HD source on a full HD display will look gariny/noisy if you are just 2 feets away..

From my setup - i using 42in PV80 (not really HD), viewed at 3.5m, i would say I'm satisfied with the PQ. If watching astro - still can see some noise esp in local station, but better PQ with other non-local station. Watching DVD (depand on the "grade/quality") hardly any noise if the source is good. PQ with full hd, is the best but can really "lawan" full hd display lah. Cable and connection also play a major roles - get good quality one for better PQ.

The only catch is that it you sit too far, then you will be itching to upgrade to a bigger screen size - I wish i had bought the 50in..

Conclusion, u should go for 1080p 50 inch Panasonic plasma...

but use on PC got a lot different.....

U doesnt seem to know abt QC. Eventhough it's made from Singapore, Japan etc. They have their own QC (Quality Control). Let say i bought my TV (Panasonic) it state made in China, it doesnt mean is not good. Only the different thing is the features.

sorry if this question has been asked. Does S-Video really give better quality when watching ASTRO compared to Composite cable ?

I agree with you, but nowadays, everything also made in malaysia or china. Somemore with 5 years warranty, who cares if it is made in Singapore? By 5 years time, plasma prices would be so cheap and you'd probably throw your current plasma. A 42 inch would probably be RM999 in 5 years time.

My 42 inch, only Standard Definition, not even 720p, cost RM10,000 when I bought 3 years ago. Today, a HD ready 42 inch Panasonic less than RM3400 only.

I am sure in 5 years time, even the 50 inch plasma will be RM999.

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.