Looking around for a 42" full HD LCD TV.
Shortlisted:
1. Sharp LC42A65M - RM4,350
2. Toshiba 42RV500E - RM3,800
3. Panasonic TX-42LZ80MK - RM3,480
(all prices taken from forummers)

Let's put price aside first.

On paper, Toshiba looks to be the best performer (unless I'm missing something)
Contrast ratio: 4000:1 compared to Sharp's 2000:1 (unstated on Panny)
Response time: relatively decent 6.5ms (unstated on Sharp/Panny)
Colour processing: 10 bit vs Sharp's 8 bit (unstated on Panny)

The only one from this list I've seen in action is the Sharp today in Bangsar Village - employees played an SD source making it look disgusting.

Main usage: watching blu-rays with occasional gaming (PS3)

I'm inclined to go for the Toshiba - nice price and specs but would appreciate some recommendation/feedback from those who have any of the above sets or experience with those brands.

This post has been edited by huh: Feb 22 2009, 03:58 AM

6.5ms kinda slow, 5ms would be decent

Hmm I thought for TV 6.5ms is not too bad.
For monitor yeah it's a bit slow.

at 42" above, i really suggest getting plasma loh

wonder why your choice is on LCD's

Yup agreed. Also don't rush but better see all of them in action in accordance to your expected usage.

so far after going for a 3 hour demo from another lowyat reseller on

Plasma vs LCD

Plasma just killed LCD in every situation possible

eg : Karaoke Text , Sports (blurring) , Underwater colour (over exposure) , Black demo , skin colour demo, refresh rate demo, gaming , PQ , brightness, lifetime, power consumption and many more =.=

of course, the wallet kills too but i think plasma is worth the investment , at least something that will last 5 - 10 years or so

This post has been edited by Jcsy: Feb 22 2009, 07:55 PM

I would agree, but the latest models from Sony are getting better and better...but for only the high range ones...so, if wan a LCD comparable to Plasma be prepared with lotsa money.

The two things holding me back from plasma:
1. 1024x768 resolution for a plasma below RM4k
Not sure how this fares when watching blu-rays or playing PS3

2. Pixel burn-in
Granted, this is less of an issue nowadays with new technology, but the fact that warranty does not cover this still seems a little...risky to me

768, 720 compare to 1080p will not make a clear difference if your sitting position is over 6 feet. If you really want to enjoy full hd resolution, go grab a bigger size tv. Suggest over 50inch tv to really see its best.

full hd = 1920 x 1080

which means the resolution is 1920 x 1080

hd would mean 1280 x 720

notice the back numbers

normally plasma are 42 above, which are also full hd liao meaning the resolution is much higher than wat u said =.=

if u go find 37 plasma then thats your choice, make sure its full hd for the resolution

This post has been edited by Jcsy: Feb 22 2009, 09:47 PM

Hope this honest review will help to decide future buyer of flat screen...
It's not just about resolution....

wah you dun scared after LCD supporter come chase you..

i am not scared of LCD supporter, lol its sometimes that obvious

I agree, go for Plasma, you won't regret.

if 32 37 u can fight lcd down there lor

but once come 42 above, u fight plasma

and anything bigger and richer, projector

just got myself a PANA TH-42PV80HM,astro viewing i still leave it at 4:3 ( more or less like 29" CRT TV ),PQ not bad at all,quite satisfy BD viewing from PS3 only tried few bds,no complaint for the price i paid.

you leave it on for month with astro running few hours on 4:3 mode and see got any burn in or not on the left/right side black bars? wondering if they settle the issue yet..

welcome to PV 42 club

awesome plasma tv so far i would say.. defeats all its counterparts at similiar price range and more

PV80H Rocks!!!

Alamak,dun scare me la,really kah? I tot oni CRT got this kind of issue liao? anyone can confirm this,if so,i better switch it to 16:9