dexufto 5 Report post Posted November 7, 2010 (edited) Things just got BIGGER. Finally ended my T.V hunt at the warehouse sales: Eventually I was sold in getting my TV from Havey Norman: Samsung 50" Plasma 3D T.V. w/2 3D Glasses + starter kit Purchased the bundled set of Samsung 3D Blu-ray w/ additional 3D Glasses + HDMI cables. Original retail price of TV $5399 , 3D blue-ray player $799. Purchase price: $2999. When Phillips Warehouse sale was just over, here comes; Gain City sale 4th Nov- 7th Nov 11am-9om expo hall 6B Havey Norman warehouse sale 5th Nov - 7th Nov 10am - 6pm EMS Building, 60 Benoi Road Anyone knows if Samsung ever had a warehouse sale? I'm lusting after the LED 3Ds TV. GC: 40"@ 2499 w/2 3D glass+HDMI cables, 46"@ 3499 w/2 3D glass+HDMI cables Audiohse: 40"@ 2799 w/$499 netbook, 2 3D glasses, Blu-ray player HN: 40"@ 2199 w/2 3D glasses, 2799 undled set w 3D blu-ray player+ additional googles I bet I did; Blew $475 on Phillips kitchen and electronic appliance. And I got my 50" 3D TV + bluray player for $2999 from Havey Norman. This is crazy. The price I paid was equivalent of 40" LED. The viewing distance Have you chiong for any of the sales yet? Went to a number of recent roadshows and sales. Price like not much diff from in-store pricing... Based on various forumnites' opinions, it seems like Audio House always chut lots of pattern when promoting but when it comes to delivery of what was promised... :/ I went to Buy Other Sound Equipment. fwah, what hts u order from overseas? Edited November 14, 2010 by dexufto Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
neubie 2 Report post Posted November 7, 2010 (edited) Things just got BIGGER. Finally ended my T.V hunt at the warehouse sales: Eventually I was sold in getting my TV from Havey Norman: Samsung 50" Plasma 3D T.V. w/2 3D Glasses + starter kit Purchased the bundled set of Samsung 3D Blu-ray w/ additional 3D Glasses + HDMI cables. Original retail price of TV $5399 , 3D blue-ray player $799. Purchase price: $2999. I bet I did; Blew $475 on Phillips kitchen and electronic appliance. And I got my 50" 3D TV + bluray player for $2999 from Havey Norman. This is crazy. The price I paid was equivalent of 40" LED. The viewing distance I went to Buy Other Sound Equipment. all big ticket items is it really cheaper to buy overseas factoring in shipping and paying customs tax? Edited November 7, 2010 by neubie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dexufto 5 Report post Posted November 8, 2010 Haven't have a chance to upload pics from last week; 051110 (day 22) plumbing completed (less attachment to the saintary units) Have repipe my entire place with ss pipes. Looks good. The water enterance was relocated to the top; corner to be concealed by L-Box at a later stage Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dexufto 5 Report post Posted November 8, 2010 After the diving the rooms, it the 3-room doesn't look that roomy anymore. hiaz. Partition board more or less completed (waiting for PUB gas pipe/ aircon) Bedroom MBR wiw area TV console area Hall waiting for aircon trunking and PUB gas pipe installation for today. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
neubie 2 Report post Posted November 8, 2010 room for room, stilll looks bigger than any newer hdb flat in sengkang and PAD .... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gimz63251073 0 Report post Posted November 8, 2010 hey dex... ur calculation on viewing distance. meaning for 3metres, its ok to go up to 50inch tv..? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dexufto 5 Report post Posted November 8, 2010 (edited) Yes, it does, SG distributor is selling at $5499, I'm getting it at half the price including shipping+ 7% GST. However the only concern is warranty. all big ticket items is it really cheaper to buy overseas factoring in shipping and paying customs tax? That sounds comforting. room for room, stilll looks bigger than any newer hdb flat in sengkang and PAD .... Hi Gimz according to the HDTV recommendations; the recommended viewing distance for 50" is 2m! "Viewing Distances based on Visual Acuity: These distances are calculated based on the resolving power of the human eye (reference), or visual acuity. The human eye with 20/20 vision can detect or resolve details as small as 1/60th of a degree of arc. These distances represent the point beyond which some of the detail in the picture is no longer able to be resolved and "blends" with adjacent detail" hey dex... ur calculation on viewing distance. meaning for 3metres, its ok to go up to 50inch tv..? Edited November 8, 2010 by dexufto Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dexufto 5 Report post Posted November 8, 2010 081110 (day 23) Citygas pipe installation As I was on my way to my warsite when I recieved a phone call from Edmund my contractor, telling me that I don't have to rush down. Pretty much to my suprise; this Citygas team completed their job in half an hours time under the supervision of my contractor. They open up a new outlet and run the pipe to the opposite side of the kitchen where my hob will locate. New copper pipe outlet from the original main green pipe. Running parallel under the electrical trunking Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dexufto 5 Report post Posted November 8, 2010 At the same time a team sent from Imperial distributors come to wire up the A/C trunkings. Strangly, the guy whom came for the actual site survey previously wasn't around. The new installers were thus only armed with a floorplan, height and running of the pipe wasn't briefed. So, I wonder what's the purpose of the previous site survey. Thank God, main contractor is there to save the day. Class 1 Armaflex insulation thick fat A/C insulation running across my mbr Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gimz63251073 0 Report post Posted November 8, 2010 Hi Gimz according to the HDTV recommendations; the recommended viewing distance for 50" is 2m! "Viewing Distances based on Visual Acuity: These distances are calculated based on the resolving power of the human eye (reference), or visual acuity. The human eye with 20/20 vision can detect or resolve details as small as 1/60th of a degree of arc. These distances represent the point beyond which some of the detail in the picture is no longer able to be resolved and "blends" with adjacent detail" huh....2metres... *slaps forehead* hahah..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dexufto 5 Report post Posted November 8, 2010 (edited) WTB and I were there finalise the colours scheme and kitchen cabinet layout (choice of colours/ drawers/ solidtops) and low and behold I saw the AOS guys delivering our bathroom and saintary stuffs. All items were delivered and inspected. However I rejected the basin cabinet, a crack was observed. The delivery guys just collected back the rejected items w/o futher questions A/C trunkings completed. Now all my reno-plans are delayed till my HTS arrives Cos thereafter; L-box> electrical switches/ lights installation> paintings> kitchen cabinets> laminates> pole system wardrobe. Edited November 8, 2010 by dexufto Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manutd1972 1 Report post Posted November 8, 2010 hey dex... ur calculation on viewing distance. meaning for 3metres, its ok to go up to 50inch tv..? haha....shld be just abt there. for a 3m viewing distance, any TV iwthin the size of 37" to 70" is fine. refer to this for more info, http://asia.cnet.com/buyingguides/home_av/...985379-5,00.htm but u guys shld take a look at mine. u'll laugh ur heads off. my current TV is 26", and i can't afford to upgrade at the moment. my viewing distance is 4m. imagine hw puny tt 26" will look....rofl. my intended target screen is actually 46", but it'll have to wait. haha.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
neubie 2 Report post Posted November 10, 2010 A/C trunkings completed. how come got one water pipe sticking out of the room? i tot drainage pipes should be run indoors? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dexufto 5 Report post Posted November 13, 2010 -break week.- I didn't expect any renovation to be going on, as the project was halted for a week due to my HTS delivery. I need to run the cables before I could install the false ceiling, thereafter the painting+ electrical works could commence. Followed by kitchen cabinet then laminates. Nevertheless, to my surprise, Edmund already already gone ahead with the painting, think he would touch up again after the false ceiling has completed. The painter/ plaster complained that the A/C trunking is badly done (my wtb echoed that), alot of gaps were visible and he has to make good. I gave a the A/C guys a benifit of doubt that they still have yet to install the fancoils; so shall not be too quick to jump to conclusion. The pipes previously mentioned were meant to be concealed. Speaking of pipes; the ugly obstructing pipes at the enterance of my showers were carefully rerouted to make space. It looked alot better now. Expected works for the following week; Sun (today): off to JB for more lights shopping. Tues: Installation of Main gate & grills. Site survey for false ceiling Thurs: False Ceiling/ L-box Fri: Electrical works Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dexufto 5 Report post Posted November 13, 2010 (edited) Recommendations needed. Will also be looking into the following works Will be making of: 1) Rollerblinds/ curtains/ solar flim 2) Retractable laundry system Any recommendations? According to some forummers suggestions, will just go for the cheapest blinds/curtains. TIA. Edited November 13, 2010 by dexufto Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
