OT - Plasma HDTV

[cwegescheide]

I just got a 36" Samsung LCD HDTV. Haven't got the HD hooked up on it yet but on regular cable the picture is pretty good if you ask me.

I've got a 2yr old 36" Sony Wega in the family room and I think its just as good or better than that picture. I think the LCD screen itself take a little bit of getting used to though. It does look a little on the "flat" as in not glossy like my Wega does. Of course I could be imagining things. To be honest the nicest HD I've seen was at my brothers house (he's got a Samsung) so other than that I really didn't do any homework. I was watching "The Equator Channel" in HD and it was ABSOLUTLEY AMAZING.

Chris

 

[Fmellish]

Pioneer Elite or Runco are the only two options if you want something good.

Josh

 

[SirLight1337]

LCD's are nice but if you are trying to watch a good action movie or play a game through the TV you will notice its lacking in refresh rate. It will kinda hurt your eyes a little bit. Plasma is the refresh king. Wanna watch action movies and just have a general kick *** TV ? Go plasma.

 

[skairik]

You'd be wise to look at Toshiba's HD DLP's. I found a 61" that was quite impressive and for the price - $2999 - was deserving of a second look. Yeah, it's not a plasma but it was still a better picture than I'm used to seeing.

 

[lastin1]

Top rated and on sale:

http://www.6ave.com/product.jsp?zipz=11001&x=TH50PX500&w=1

 

[SurfOnH20]

here is a good link for info on plasmas and LCD setups. I am in the market as well. Costco had some pretty good deals on plasmas. The cheapest ive seen in OC..

http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/ele/152830873.html

 

[Lo0seR]

The RC of the audio and visual world......



http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/

 

[pk1]

I have a Panasonic 50, it gets a beautiful picture. Got it from Costco for a lot cheaper than the Best Buy's and such. Thier return policy is unmatched. I think it's 1 year return no qeustions asked, cash back. Plus, they ship out of CA so maybe you could pick up and save on shipping. HTH

PK

 

[jeffreylam1132]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7237461#post7237461 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by lastin1
Stick with panasonic for plasmas. They consistently rate much higher than other brands.

I totally agree. Panasonic makes great plasma and the price is very affordable compare to other brand. I have a 42 inch pany and I got to say, it's worth every penny I pay for it.

 

[cwegescheide]

Well my TV was on sale for 1700 bux so comaired to almost 2x the price I think its ok... I'm not a major TV affianato (sp) or anything. The whole TV probably weighs 50 lbs if that so its nice to move around. My Wega is a tank!!! I'd say 250 atleast..

 

[seamist]

I got a dell 42" plastma HDTV for 1900 and I love it, I should get the 50" anyways go with sony, panasonic or pioneer, theire qualities are the best.

I also have a Olevia 26" HDTV but I don't like the picture quality, got it for 400. Spend a little more money and get the best.

 

[rxdi]

I just got a 42" samsung hd plasma and love it. I looked at a lot of different ones and this model http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Sams...23441/catOid/-12869/rpem/ccd/productDetail.do
seemed to to have the brightest and clearest picture to me.