Actually bellow 42" size, whatever HD Ready or Full HD is not a big issue. Picture quality is most importance, you should notice that Pioneer don't have Full HD model for 42" size, that is the answer.
You could try use Pioneer 428XG (just HD ready) compare with any other FHD Plasma or LCD TV (tuned, under normal indoor viewing lighting condition), you will know why Kuro have most of awards in TV world.

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Added on February 9, 2009, 1:40 amPanasonic will provide panel for Pioneer according Pioneer's own spec, in future not now.
Not only the black level, if you look carefully from side or high angle (especially wording), you will notice that other plasma TV have a reflection image,Pioneer wouldn't.

This post has been edited by edwintey: Feb 9 2009, 01:40 AM

Actually RCP is RM8888/ with free Mini Home Theater System 373 model (value about RM1400/, with HDMI DVD player inbuilt but sound quite good) & HDMI cable.
But most shop will pull out the free gift, just give a plain nett price, could be less than RM6000.
If Pana 800 model (42") price just cheaper Kuro less than 1000, take my advice go for Kuro. You wouldn't regret.

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Added on February 11, 2009, 12:25 amThe black level no one can compete with Kuro, Pioneer provide better color also.
Under bright condition, all the plasma picture worst than LCD, black become gray (Pioneer better), if your TV face to window or open door, than go for LCD.
But if you put in normal indoor lighting condition, LCD will become to bright, eyes easy get tire, black level details poor (whatever HD ready or Full HD).

This post has been edited by edwintey: Feb 11 2009, 12:25 AM

Yes, go for it. This price should be the plain nett price, right? Without Mini HT System.
Pioneer Malaysia has no more stock (428 or 508). Make sure the shop has the stock not the use or display set.
If you didn't buy you would regret.
Trust me, chose Pioneer Kuro not other, whatever those has Full HD or even 100/200Hz, tak boleh lawan lah kawan.
Because Resolution is not the only & main issue, as long as output 1080p video signal.

[quote=deepan2004,Feb 15 2009, 11:29 PM]
[quote=azbro,Feb 15 2009, 09:15 PM]
Aiyoh....between the 42inch and 50inch...if got the money sure grab 50inchler..no need to think twice...

thanks. I am quite certain of a 50 inch now. Btw, is it worth it paying more than double for a Pioneer? I always believe in getting good value for money and RM5500 for a 50 inch Panasonic seems good value. Is it worth paying RM8000 more just to get perfect black levels?

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Yes, but if you own the Kuro for few months, I am sure you will feel so lucky to made that choice. That is not only black level or spec figure. Trust me, I did compare so many.

I can understand why most people so impressive with Sony especially Samsung LCD TV, because all of the retailer counter are provide by the brand companies, there use their special processed stuff, like HDD media into HD format, colorful scene, slow motion movie clip, another reason I survey many store's Pioneer Plasma TV are not in proper tune, just set to Dynamic adjustment, not in User mode nor ISF setting, so....
If you don't believe you could bring alone your familiar DVD Disc and ask them play with it, you will see the difference effect.

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

Is any one can tell where can get the cheapest price of Pioneer PDP-508XG? Which shop? How low of the price? Does it come with any free item?
Thanks.

This post has been edited by edwintey: Mar 11 2009, 01:51 AM

How much there are selling if just Pioneer PDP-508XG?

Personally I will go for Kuro, even almost more than twice of Pana's price.

Is it PDP-428XG you order?
That is a good and best buy set. Congratulation.

I never seen any problem with Pioneer Plama TV, best picture some more.