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Re: 2012 Holiday Picks!
« Reply #30 on: Oct 17, 2012 at 02:06 PM »
FULL RGB works well if you have a good PC monitor. We have an Asus LCD that does a good job even with FULL RGB:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824236059

Great input and pixel response time as well. Fantastic for games but I still prefer the YCbCr/YPbPr (limited rgb/super white on) option on the PS3 with an HDTV for movies.
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Re: 2012 Holiday Picks!
« Reply #31 on: Oct 26, 2012 at 02:31 PM »
Sir Carlo,

Since we are on the Holiday Picks I'm planning to get an upgrade. What's your pick on a Plasma TV to be used only for Movies/PS3 gaming. I really do not need the SMART features. 3D would be nice but not a requirement. Budget will be 40k which i can probably stretch to 45k.
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Re: 2012 Holiday Picks!
« Reply #32 on: Oct 26, 2012 at 02:48 PM »
Sir Carlo,

Since we are on the Holiday Picks I'm planning to get an upgrade. What's your pick on a Plasma TV to be used only for Movies/PS3 gaming. I really do not need the SMART features. 3D would be nice but not a requirement. Budget will be 40k which i can probably stretch to 45k.

Plasma? Well the ST30 or the VT30 from Panasonic works well for both your needs.

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Re: 2012 Holiday Picks!
« Reply #33 on: Oct 30, 2012 at 01:26 AM »
sir

what's your suggestion for the ff specs that i need  O0

-led
-2 hdmi
-32"
-full HD
-will mainly use for PC (browsing, gaming etc) and for (secondary) PS3 gaming
-affordable

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Re: 2012 Holiday Picks!
« Reply #34 on: Oct 30, 2012 at 01:47 AM »
nakakalito..i plan on buying a 32" tv for my room prolly this december. i will be using it as a secondary pc monitor (hdmi) for pc/slight gaming, tv (aerial antenna no cable) from time to time and movies (sd/hd) if tamad nang lumabas sa sala. i am eyeing on the tosh Pb200 (seen it personally and looks good) ok rin kaya yung c30x (this i need to see pa). by the way i am using a samsung 51d490 sa sala for movies/ps3 gaming and so far am loving it and a pana c10x for tv viewing sa dining area. so ano ba talaga ang ok? di ko pa kasi nasubukan mag LED eh..
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Re: 2012 Holiday Picks!
« Reply #35 on: Oct 30, 2012 at 11:11 PM »
42vt30 or TH-P42UT50?
4k price diff

may makukunan ako sa sg, pwede iuwi ng pamangkin ko this november




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Re: 2012 Holiday Picks!
« Reply #36 on: Oct 30, 2012 at 11:16 PM »
42vt30 or TH-P42UT50?
4k price diff

may makukunan ako sa sg, pwede iuwi ng pamangkin ko this november

VT30 is very good sir.

nakakalito..i plan on buying a 32" tv for my room prolly this december. i will be using it as a secondary pc monitor (hdmi) for pc/slight gaming, tv (aerial antenna no cable) from time to time and movies (sd/hd) if tamad nang lumabas sa sala. i am eyeing on the tosh Pb200 (seen it personally and looks good) ok rin kaya yung c30x (this i need to see pa). by the way i am using a samsung 51d490 sa sala for movies/ps3 gaming and so far am loving it and a pana c10x for tv viewing sa dining area. so ano ba talaga ang ok? di ko pa kasi nasubukan mag LED eh..

PB200, if you'll use it as a monitor. The PB200 is works well with the RGB color space.


sir

what's your suggestion for the ff specs that i need  O0

-led
-2 hdmi
-32"
-full HD
-will mainly use for PC (browsing, gaming etc) and for (secondary) PS3 gaming
-affordable

Samsung 32EH500 or the Sony 32EX650 (Mas mahal)

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Re: 2012 Holiday Picks!
« Reply #37 on: Oct 30, 2012 at 11:25 PM »
@Carlo777
thanks for the fast reply sir
natakot lang po kasi ako dun sa "green blob" thing ng vt30

meron nagoffer ng Thp42vt30 @ 38k with 2pcs 3d glasses dito sa pinas
yung TH-P42UT50, ipapasabay ko sa paguwi ng mga pamangkin ko from singapore this november
price is 1300sgd
eto po specs nya

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Re: 2012 Holiday Picks!
« Reply #38 on: Oct 31, 2012 at 09:01 PM »
Any 32 to 40 inch LED TVs (with USB feature) with a glass-like/glossy screen? Saw a Konzert TV which looks like a Mac monitor and a Sharp Quattron TV in an appliance store which has this kind of screen. Any other choices?

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Re: 2012 Holiday Picks!
« Reply #39 on: Nov 01, 2012 at 12:14 AM »
It's best to avoid glossy screens unless the room has no windows or overhead fluorescent lighting.

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Re: 2012 Holiday Picks!
« Reply #40 on: Nov 03, 2012 at 06:31 PM »
Don Miguel...overhead fluorescent pa naman at meron din sa side dresser near the TV... :-\

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Re: 2012 Holiday Picks!
« Reply #41 on: Nov 03, 2012 at 07:52 PM »
Mga sir can u recommend a 40-42" tv with a max budget of 25k. Will be using it sa bedroom mostly for tv, movie and ps3 gaming(only play nba 2k13 btw). More options the better! Still have until the end of the month to decide.

PS-need to stay on budget

Thanks! :D

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Re: 2012 Holiday Picks!
« Reply #42 on: Nov 04, 2012 at 02:30 PM »
We tested the LG already! So far 2-D performance is quite respectable almost like the Panasonic 32X30 LED, so when it comes to that we can safely recommend it.

We still need to do 3-D tests.

Do we have an update on 3D test? Appreciate your feedback. :)

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Re: 2012 Holiday Picks!
« Reply #43 on: Nov 04, 2012 at 08:23 PM »
Do we have an update on 3D test? Appreciate your feedback. :)

I may have to retract my earlier post, this LG does not look really good and the passive 3-D performance was so-so. Will post my full observation but off hand I won't recommend it.

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Re: 2012 Holiday Picks!
« Reply #44 on: Nov 04, 2012 at 08:41 PM »
First pick:

Best 720p/HD Ready TV for Movies:

Samsung PS51E450 and PS43E450 Plamsa TV

This is really the first time We're giving this recommendation for Samsung. Since 2007, this area was dominated by Panasonic but 720p Panasonic plasma models have not been head turners. These Samsung plasma TVs have very good blacks, well rendered colors, and fine motion handling (they're also well within budget price category).

If you're into DVD, Blu-ray and don't really want to spend a lot of money on "Large" sets for your home theater then do check these units out!

 
I don't recommend 720p plasmas this year. 
 
With older plasmas, 720p units were ok at a normal viewing distance of 6 to 10 feet.  Newer 720p plasmas now look bad from a regular viewing distance because they have noticeable vertical pinstripes caused by the pixel structure.  Those pinstripes are most obvious on white areas of the picture.  Also look at text and notice the jagged edges.
 
Pixel structure of 720p LCDs/LEDs is much better.  Compare with a 720p LCD/LED (almost always 32 inchers) and observe from a closer viewing distance to compensate for the screen size difference.  You'll find that the LCD/LED will give you a much cleaner picture due to the pixel structure difference.
 
I recommend the 720p Samsung plasmas if you don't mind the vertical pinstripes and if low price is important to you.     
 
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Re: 2012 Holiday Picks!
« Reply #45 on: Nov 05, 2012 at 12:59 AM »
After playing around with Juancho's 32C30X, I noticed it doesn't have any HDMI black level setting as well as advanced color calibration options, like the 32PB200. We really had to use RGB Limited on the source to prevent black crush. It seems that nowadays a lot of smaller, cheaper TVs have much fewer settings (other than Samsung, LG and Sony). I guess the option could be buried in the Service Menu, but we prefer not to mess with that.
My old Samsung 32R81bx and current LG LK430 had tons of settings available. The cheap LG even has ISF-certified color adjustment options.

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Re: 2012 Holiday Picks!
« Reply #46 on: Nov 05, 2012 at 02:41 AM »
After playing around with Juancho's 32C30X, I noticed it doesn't have any HDMI black level setting as well as advanced color calibration options, like the 32PB200. We really had to use RGB Limited on the source to prevent black crush. It seems that nowadays a lot of smaller, cheaper TVs have much fewer settings (other than Samsung, LG and Sony). I guess the option could be buried in the Service Menu, but we prefer not to mess with that.

Sony had also deleted a lot of the picture controls in their newer entry level TVs.
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Re: 2012 Holiday Picks!
« Reply #47 on: Nov 05, 2012 at 05:52 AM »
What's funny is that the 46PB200 has much more settings than its smaller brother. Maybe the manufacturers assume that today only stupid people who don't know much about audio/video buy small TVs, so in an effort to avoid support calls or mistakes in calibration, they just removed the options entirely.

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Re: 2012 Holiday Picks!
« Reply #48 on: Nov 05, 2012 at 12:36 PM »
@barrister

An unfortunate side effect but if you're out for a 720p plasma and almost always it's because of price then these Sammy's will do just well.

@DonMiguel85

Limited RGB has always been the recommendation for the color space provided by HDTVs. Even my Sharp LED Quatrron and Panasonic V20 plasma experience black crush if the source is set to FULL RGB.

My Asus monitor though, can receive the FULL RGB signal.

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Re: 2012 Holiday Picks!
« Reply #49 on: Nov 05, 2012 at 01:25 PM »
It's weird e. My old 32R81 and LG LK430 have the black level setting talaga.

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Re: 2012 Holiday Picks!
« Reply #50 on: Nov 05, 2012 at 02:48 PM »
It's weird e. My old 32R81 and LG LK430 have the black level setting talaga.

Yes, I too have a Sammy 32R81BX, one of my first LCD. During 2007 and 2008, even 32 inchers were premium sets now it looks more like most 32inches are really set to be "bare bone".

I remember getting the R8 for nearly 40k back then, the price of a 42 inch full hd plasma now=)

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Re: 2012 Holiday Picks!
« Reply #51 on: Nov 05, 2012 at 05:26 PM »
It seems that nowadays a lot of smaller, cheaper TVs have much fewer settings

That's true. Bought a Prestiz LED and my CRT TV has a lot more controls to offer.
Generally satisfied with the standard PQ settings though, my reason why I got this TV plus the price.
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Re: 2012 Holiday Picks!
« Reply #52 on: Nov 08, 2012 at 10:47 AM »
ano ang best 40"+ led for ps3 gaming? mga 30k-ish budget

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Re: 2012 Holiday Picks!
« Reply #53 on: Nov 08, 2012 at 11:19 AM »
ano ang best 40"+ led for ps3 gaming? mga 30k-ish budget
Dagdag mo pa sir 41k for 42 inches with 3d feature na

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Re: 2012 Holiday Picks!
« Reply #54 on: Nov 08, 2012 at 11:49 AM »
Feature-wise maganda talaga yung LG LK430 and 450 series pero last year's models pa sila so I don't know kung may available pa. No 3D though.

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Re: 2012 Holiday Picks!
« Reply #55 on: Nov 13, 2012 at 01:25 AM »
 
For the plasma guys na mahilig sa cheap:
 
 
CNET: Best cheap plasma TVs
October 27, 2012
 
http://articles.courant.com/2012-10-27/business/hc-ls-cnet-cheap-plasma-hdtvs-20121027_1_plasma-smart-tv-black-levels   
 
Best cheap 720p plasma: Samsung PN51E450
Best cheap 1080p plasma: Panasonic TC-P50U50   ---------------------- Not Available in Phil.
Best cheap 1080p plasma with 3D and Smart TV: Samsung PNE550 series
Best overall value: Panasonic TC-P50UT50  ---------------------------------- Not Available in Phil.

Walang LG sa list.
May dalawang Panny sa list, but neither is available here.  (Asa ka pa ...  :P )
May dalawang Sammy, and both are available here.
 
 
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Re: 2012 Holiday Picks!
« Reply #56 on: Nov 13, 2012 at 01:42 AM »
The MyView TV's are dirt cheap.  16k for a 40" Full HD Smart LED TV.


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Re: 2012 Holiday Picks!
« Reply #57 on: Nov 17, 2012 at 03:13 AM »
hi po sa mga experts dito.

I am planning to buy a 32" LED TV for christmas.

What is the best TV for less than 20K budget?
I am thinking to buy Sony Bravia 32EX330 Php 18000 cya sa Mall.
Pero may nakita akong LG na 3D sa SnS worth 17K lang.

Kahit hindi 3D basta best ang Quality, what would you recommend?

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Re: 2012 Holiday Picks!
« Reply #58 on: Nov 17, 2012 at 03:55 AM »
hi po sa mga experts dito.

I am planning to buy a 32" LED TV for christmas.

What is the best TV for less than 20K budget?
I am thinking to buy Sony Bravia 32EX330 Php 18000 cya sa Mall.
Pero may nakita akong LG na 3D sa SnS worth 17K lang.

Kahit hindi 3D basta best ang Quality, what would you recommend?

I am torn po sa mga brands na to:
Sony 32EX330
Samsung UA32EH5000
Toshiba 32PB200
Panasonic 32C30X

Would you recommend any stores kung san po makakabili?
THanks..

Comments on which has best quality po. Thanks.

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Re: 2012 Holiday Picks!
« Reply #59 on: Nov 17, 2012 at 04:09 AM »
Eto naman mga pinag pipilian ko ngayon pang bluray movie lang sa kwarto
hirap pumili  :-\


SAMSUNG 46EH5000 (large screen)

SAMSUNG 40EH6030 or EH6000 (240 CMR) P34,000

LG 42LS5700 P31,500 (120 CMR, optical out, sleek design, Dolby Digital decoder)
http://asia.cnet.com/product/lg-42ls5700-42-inch-led-45932971.htm


TOSHIBA 40PU200 P23,000  (good price)
-optical out
-signal booster
-playback compatibility of 28 video formats usb/external HDD
http://www.regza-asia.com/product-features-pu200.html

which is which?  O0
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