Panasonic Plasma vs. Sony LCD
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I don't know if you made your purchase yet or not, but I'd check out the difference in glare/reflections from the screens. I have heard the Sony has a non-glare screen, but most plasmas have a glass screen that reflects background light and can be distracting.
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The Xpand Universal 3D Glasses are better IMO and cost less than the Panasonic glasses. Look on the Xpand website and see if they have something that will work with your TV.
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Not all plasmas, I am not sure yet why but I have a similar issue too, did not care to check if it was a various coloured noise or just various shades. I DO NOT have it on my other Panasonic professional plasma though.Either it's HDMI cable or just HDMI connection )I use DVI on others - or this TV has more faults then I initially thought...The worse thing is greenish tint vs older pro plasmas which may not have this deep of the black level but are all more accurate in my opinion. I had 2 of these before and haven't noticed this issue just now - also if you display a window on a gray screen you can notice horizontal smudges at the hight of the window border. Not all plasmas, I am not sure yet why but I have a similar issue too, did not care to check if it was a various coloured noise or just various shades. I DO NOT have it on my other Panasonic professional plasma though.Either it's HDMI cable or just HDMI connection )I use DVI on others - or this TV has more faults then I initially thought...The worse thing is greenish tint vs older pro plasmas which may not have this deep of the black level but are all more accurate in my opinion. I had 2 of these before and haven't noticed this issue just now - also if you display a window... » Read More Not all plasmas, I am not sure yet why but I have a similar issue too, did not care to check if it was a various coloured noise or just various shades. I DO NOT have it on my other Panasonic professional plasma though.Either it's HDMI cable or just HDMI connection )I use DVI on others - or this TV has more faults then I initially thought...The worse thing is greenish tint vs older pro plasmas which may not have this deep of the black level but are all more accurate in my opinion. I had 2 of these before and haven't noticed this issue just now - also if you display a window on a gray screen you can notice horizontal smudges at the hight of the window border. « Show Less
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It's about 60% claimed now... If you want it, I would get it now!I own 2 Panasonic Plasma's both purchased from Amazon, excellent service and delivery as well.I would not dream of buying a tv anywhere else anymore, and not 1 lcd or led tv comes close a panasonic plasma! (Sorry Sony ;o) but it's true!)I also love the THX setting for the picture on my panasonic's, I would have loved it if vieracast would have been a part of the tv last year as well.So anyway, GO FOR IT!!!! You won't regret it!
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I did. I was debating between 8500 and VT60 and decided for the latter. They are both excellent TVs. I think for some reason Samsung appeared to be a bit more colorful and brighter than Panasonic. I think its because of their calibration and proprietary enhancer..However, I heard some quality issues with other Samsung models, especially with LCDs on other forums and went with the VT60 instead. It was a 50-49 decision making..However, for a bright room, I regret buying the Plasma because of the reflections. Given the specs, quad core etc. and browsing experience, I should've gone for Samsung but again Panasonic is king for plasma and my other Panasonic is still with no issues after 8 years.. I did. I was debating between 8500 and VT60 and decided for the latter. They are both excellent TVs. I think for some reason Samsung appeared to be a bit more colorful and brighter than Panasonic. I think its because of their calibration and proprietary enhancer..However, I heard some quality issues with other Samsung models, especially with LCDs on other forums and went with the VT60 instead. It was a 50-49 decision making..However, for a bright room, I regret buying the Plasma because of the reflections. Given the specs, quad core etc. and browsing experience, I should've gone for Samsung... » Read More I did. I was debating between 8500 and VT60 and decided for the latter. They are both excellent TVs. I think for some reason Samsung appeared to be a bit more colorful and brighter than Panasonic. I think its because of their calibration and proprietary enhancer..However, I heard some quality issues with other Samsung models, especially with LCDs on other forums and went with the VT60 instead. It was a 50-49 decision making..However, for a bright room, I regret buying the Plasma because of the reflections. Given the specs, quad core etc. and browsing experience, I should've gone for Samsung but again Panasonic is king for plasma and my other Panasonic is still with no issues after 8 years.. « Show Less
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It was the combination of the reviews plus the low-ball price that made the Panasonic so appealing. But at the 75% premium in the price that I'm seeing today, I'd be inclined to take a pass. Also, Amazon's introduction to consumer TV technology is better than most, and they do offer some opinions and recommendations. At this point, they definitely favor LCD technology over plasma or LED, which is not to deny the advantages of either in certain categories. One factor that's sometimes overlooked with plasma is the extra weight. Perhaps not applicable to many consumers, but if you have thoughts of moving or hanging it, the trend now is to thin and light. It was the combination of the reviews plus the low-ball price that made the Panasonic so appealing. But at the 75% premium in the price that I'm seeing today, I'd be inclined to take a pass. Also, Amazon's introduction to consumer TV technology is better than most, and they do offer some opinions and recommendations. At this point, they definitely favor LCD technology over plasma or LED, which is not to deny the advantages of either in certain categories. One factor that's sometimes overlooked with plasma is the extra weight. Perhaps not applicable to many consumers, but if you have... » Read More It was the combination of the reviews plus the low-ball price that made the Panasonic so appealing. But at the 75% premium in the price that I'm seeing today, I'd be inclined to take a pass. Also, Amazon's introduction to consumer TV technology is better than most, and they do offer some opinions and recommendations. At this point, they definitely favor LCD technology over plasma or LED, which is not to deny the advantages of either in certain categories. One factor that's sometimes overlooked with plasma is the extra weight. Perhaps not applicable to many consumers, but if you have thoughts of moving or hanging it, the trend now is to thin and light. « Show Less
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These Panasonic plasmas are not image retention prone. Look at your HTPC as the conduit/plumbing and the Panasonic as the faucet. If you don't consider the HTPC the problematic component you'll be delighted by the Panasonic: their support people are forthcoming.
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Tough to compare at 80" there are only Sharp and Vizio, i am not a friend of Sharp and I think for that size Vizio has the better pictureIf you go with a tv smaller than 80" you have better choices and pictures, like Panasonic or Sony, and I think Plasma has the better picture anyway. Best to go to a store to compare yourself.
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I just ordered the 52V4100 as well. Was this close to getting the Panasonic Plasma, but after reading last week Pioneer and Toshiba are dumping Plasma technology, and next year Samsung and Vizio are phasing it out, I am led to think Plasma is losing the battle for some reason. Perhaps it's all the rumors of burn in, break-in periods, excessive heat and energy usage. I don't know. I went with the Sony. The price I got was too good to pass up ($1250 with free shipping).
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Thanks for the info. We have the 58 " Panasonic Viera Plasma that has been awesome so far (3 years).Were looking at a 32 or 37 inch tv for the bedroom. We currently have a 22 inch but can't read the small print on the bottom of the set because were too far away.
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You may have already decided by now, but I will give you my opinion anyway. I bought the Sony a couple of weeks and am very happy with it. The deal breaker for me was that the Samsung has a shiny, reflective screen, which is very unusual for an LCD. Since my room has many windows, I went with the Sony.
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There is Absolutely No question that the 55" Sony...920...XBR is light years better than ANY Plasma.Especially relative to motion. You are really Not seeing motion accurately on any Plasma because the picture is so non-detailed/inaccurate relative to input.I cannot believe that anyone cannot see the difference. I am very serious when I say that those who cannot see the difference must not have normal vision!
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next to the plasma, also just got sony 3000 5.1, and am sending them back they are terrible and there the plasma kills them, whereas no probs with the Pioneers
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Anthony,Thank you for the inquiry about the dual HDMI card. Unfortunately we're unable to confirm if this card is compatible with your specific plasma display. We have sent an inquiry directly to Panasonic -- but will likely not get a response from them until sometime next week. Thank you for your patience.Dave
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I own the panasonic 54 inch vt25 but just from looking at the store's display models, the sony is a superior tv. It displays less cross-talk, deeper blacks, and there is (to me) by far more pop in the 3d. what bothered me most about the samsung led 3dtvs is how the image feels very "wet" or extremely glossy when viewing 3d content. I didnt get that effect when viewing the sony led. Thats my two cents. cnet reviewed the tv and compares it to the sammy and panny in a brief article here http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-20009377-1.html?tag=hotTopicsBody.1
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You really have to see both side by side at a dealer. I can't think of a better answer.My answer is the VT is better because it's more versatile. The VT has inky blacks, great off angle viewing (more practical in a wider room or a room with viewers at different angles), and great motion and "pop".However, if you need a "bright" TV, LED/LCD is the way to go -- this is better for a room that's inundated with light, many windows, lots of daytime viewing.The plasma motion vs. sony XBR motion is another -- have to see it. I prefer plasma.Technically speaking in terms of black levels, the Sony with its local dimming feature will produce better blacks than the VT30, this has been measured by 3rd party people on the 'net. You really have to see both side by side at a dealer. I can't think of a better answer.My answer is the VT is better because it's more versatile. The VT has inky blacks, great off angle viewing (more practical in a wider room or a room with viewers at different angles), and great motion and "pop".However, if you need a "bright" TV, LED/LCD is the way to go -- this is better for a room that's inundated with light, many windows, lots of daytime viewing.The plasma motion vs. sony XBR motion is another -- have to see it. I prefer... » Read More You really have to see both side by side at a dealer. I can't think of a better answer.My answer is the VT is better because it's more versatile. The VT has inky blacks, great off angle viewing (more practical in a wider room or a room with viewers at different angles), and great motion and "pop".However, if you need a "bright" TV, LED/LCD is the way to go -- this is better for a room that's inundated with light, many windows, lots of daytime viewing.The plasma motion vs. sony XBR motion is another -- have to see it. I prefer plasma.Technically speaking in terms of black levels, the Sony with its local dimming feature will produce better blacks than the VT30, this has been measured by 3rd party people on the 'net. « Show Less
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Could be your receiver also. Check settings as you can toggle delay to smooth out picture as well as sync with audio. Previous plasmas from Panasonic suffered from pixelation (especially on dark colors) but I've been very happy so far with this model.