kobayashiGT Internal Moderator October 7, 2014 Share October 7, 2014 Hi guys, My house Plasma TV finally game over le (this plasma TV really last, Bought since 2006.) . . . Have to source for new TV. Any good recommendation? Ideal size is 42". ↡ Advertisement 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesc Hypersonic October 7, 2014 Share October 7, 2014 Hi guys, My house Plasma TV finally game over le (this plasma TV really last, Bought since 2006.) . . . Have to source for new TV. Any good recommendation? Ideal size is 42". Nothing comes close to the quality of a plasma. Its like marrying Cinderalla and now shes gone, only the old wicked step mother is left. 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evillusion Supersonic October 7, 2014 Share October 7, 2014 Hi guys, My house Plasma TV finally game over le (this plasma TV really last, Bought since 2006.) . . . Have to source for new TV. Any good recommendation? Ideal size is 42". i have 1 Samsung and 1 Toshiba Regza....both about 8 yrs ago. The Samsung conked out at 3 yrs old but i repaired it myself by changing all the capacitors.......now still ok....but the Regza still holding out even with heavy usage. My take buy those from well established tv brands....not those Korea made.....well maybe Korean may have made better lasting equipments with better r and d since i last bought a tv! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kobayashiGT Internal Moderator October 7, 2014 Author Share October 7, 2014 Nothing comes close to the quality of a plasma. Its like marrying Cinderalla and now shes gone, only the old wicked step mother is left. True indeed. I love my Plasma TV alot leh. hahaha. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
inlinesix Supersonic October 7, 2014 Share October 7, 2014 i have 1 Samsung and 1 Toshiba Regza....both about 8 yrs ago. The Samsung conked out at 3 yrs old but i repaired it myself by changing all the capacitors.......now still ok....but the Regza still holding out even with heavy usage. My take buy those from well established tv brands....not those Korea made.....well maybe Korean may have made better lasting equipments with better r and d since i last bought a tv! Most of the LCD/LED panel comes from Korea le. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kobayashiGT Internal Moderator October 7, 2014 Author Share October 7, 2014 i have 1 Samsung and 1 Toshiba Regza....both about 8 yrs ago. The Samsung conked out at 3 yrs old but i repaired it myself by changing all the capacitors.......now still ok....but the Regza still holding out even with heavy usage. My take buy those from well established tv brands....not those Korea made.....well maybe Korean may have made better lasting equipments with better r and d since i last bought a tv! I never like korean brand one. hahaha. Car same. TV also same. I am actually looking at Toshiba or Sony. . . But nowadays must also see the "smart" features. If not buy liao a few years must change again. Now govt pushing the digital TV, better get something that can match that de. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben5266 Supercharged October 7, 2014 Share October 7, 2014 i have 1 Samsung and 1 Toshiba Regza....both about 8 yrs ago. The Samsung conked out at 3 yrs old but i repaired it myself by changing all the capacitors.......now still ok....but the Regza still holding out even with heavy usage. My take buy those from well established tv brands....not those Korea made.....well maybe Korean may have made better lasting equipments with better r and d since i last bought a tv! My Sharp kong after 3 years plus a few months. No time to bring for repair yet. Got an entry level Samsung. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evillusion Supersonic October 7, 2014 Share October 7, 2014 Most of the LCD/LED panel comes from Korea le. u mean japs brand also gets their panels from Korea? I really not sure about that......by my Toshiba still going well but got colour blemishes bcos my wife cleaned the panel with a soaked towel. I scolded her for that! My Regza i think was made in Indonesia but last longer than the Korean made! I read on the internet Korean made usualy has capacitors problem....thats why i changed them when it conked out.....went to Sim lim to buy but there were none of similar height.....bought a few longer ones and did some mod and eureka...it works! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuShiXiong Clutched October 7, 2014 Share October 7, 2014 Panasonic is reasonably good. Panasonic Plasma 50" TV still serving me well 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evillusion Supersonic October 7, 2014 Share October 7, 2014 My Sharp kong after 3 years plus a few months. No time to bring for repair yet. Got an entry level Samsung. check the capacitors.....most prob it will be swollen.....just need to eplace them! I never like korean brand one. hahaha. Car same. TV also same. I am actually looking at Toshiba or Sony. . . But nowadays must also see the "smart" features. If not buy liao a few years must change again. Now govt pushing the digital TV, better get something that can match that de. ya....me too....it may look nice and feel nice but inside.......i wont say anything! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabretan 4th Gear October 7, 2014 Share October 7, 2014 (edited) Hi guys, My house Plasma TV finally game over le (this plasma TV really last, Bought since 2006.) . . . Have to source for new TV. Any good recommendation? Ideal size is 42". LOL, I also looking around. My LG LCD 32 " also starting to give me prob after 8 years of active service. Capacitor also swollen. But too lazy to swap out with high quality Japs capacitors. Anyway after 8 yrs also time to change. These are the current model I am looking at: all have dvb t2 tuner, FHD, smart Tv w built in wifi and 3 yrs full warranty. 1) Philip 6500 series 42" 42PFT6509_98 2) LG 42" 42LB582T 3) Toshiba 40" 40L5450VE happy hunting Edited October 7, 2014 by Sabretan 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamburger Hypersonic October 7, 2014 Share October 7, 2014 i am still waiting for 60" to drop further. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evillusion Supersonic October 7, 2014 Share October 7, 2014 LOL, I also looking around. My LG LCD 32 " also starting to give me prob after 8 years of active service. Capacitor also swollen. But too lazy to swap out with high quality Japs capacitors. Anyway after 8 yrs also time to change. These are the current model I am looking at: all have dvb t2 tuner, FHD, smart Tv w built in wifi and 3 yrs full warranty. 1) Philip 6500 series 42" 42PFT6509_98 2) LG 42" 42LB582T 3) Toshiba 40" 40L5450VE happy hunting there was a lcd repair thread.......guy charges oni 70-80 bucks! Do a search.....will save u the money unless u were actually giving it an excuse to buy new ones.........hahaha! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kobayashiGT Internal Moderator October 7, 2014 Author Share October 7, 2014 Panasonic is reasonably good. Panasonic Plasma 50" TV still serving me well My Plasma is from Panasonic! Serve me for 8 years then gone case. My dad still wanna repair. But i doubt there is parts available le. LOL, I also looking around. My LG LCD 32 " also starting to give me prob after 8 years of active service. Capacitor also swollen. But too lazy to swap out with high quality Japs capacitors. Anyway after 8 yrs also time to change. These are the current model I am looking at: all have dvb t2 tuner, FHD, smart Tv w built in wifi and 3 yrs full warranty. 1) Philip 6500 series 42" 42PFT6509_98 2) LG 42" 42LB582T 3) Toshiba 40" 40L5450VE happy hunting Thanks bro. I have bad experience with Philips TV. Used to have a Philips monitor. Really super disappointing. Hahhaa. Might consider the Toshiba 40" 40L5450VE. . . Do you think 40" and 42" makes a big diff? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tianmo Hypersonic October 7, 2014 Share October 7, 2014 somehow i find Panasonic items very lasting.......... ^_^ 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kobayashiGT Internal Moderator October 7, 2014 Author Share October 7, 2014 check the capacitors.....most prob it will be swollen.....just need to eplace them! ya....me too....it may look nice and feel nice but inside.......i wont say anything! Hahha... maybe give them another 10 years. I think they can be win Nippon products. But now, i will still stick to Japan stuff. Abit ugly never mind. Because, i know i have bought something that can last. My Canon camera also serve me super long. Since 2007 also. hahaha. Don't think it will spoil anytime soon. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rm2s 5th Gear October 7, 2014 Share October 7, 2014 I never like korean brand one. hahaha. Car same. TV also same. I am actually looking at Toshiba or Sony. . . But nowadays must also see the "smart" features. If not buy liao a few years must change again. Now govt pushing the digital TV, better get something that can match that de. I went the opposite and tried to ignore all the smart features, including 3D. My take is that it is not likely I would be surfing the web using my TV. If I want to watch streaming video, youtube and show my holiday photos, a simple add-on is more than enough to do all that. Plus I can upgrade this add-on regularly to keep up with the advances in features and technology. A cheap TV add-on can be had for around $100. Not that easy to find TV without all these smart features though. In the end I bought a jap brand 50" TV for $800 at Courts @ Tampines. Truly just a 1080p panel and nothing else. Quite happy with it. The TV actually was on sale for around $950 and a customer came in wanted to exchange his to a 70" one. I negotiated it at $800 to took over his order. 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kobayashiGT Internal Moderator October 7, 2014 Author Share October 7, 2014 Woah. . . 60" very big leh. hahaha. Bro your house need so big anot? i am still waiting for 60" to drop further. ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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