Plasma or LCD, which technology is better? Which one is better: Samsung LN32A450 32-Inch 720p LCD HDTV, or Panasonic Viera TH-42PX80U 42-Inch 720p Plasma HDTV ?
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I actually deliver these tvs for amazon all day long. i have delivered and set up all the brands from the Samsungs to the Sharps to the Toshibas to the Pioneer. I have seen and operated all of the tvs, including the very heavy 60inch plasmas. First it deends on what ur using your tv for. The plasmas are very nice but do have a glare during the daylight or any light for that matter. my personal favorite along with 85% of the tvs i deliver are the Samsungs. Let let me tell u a secret. If you have no intentions on up grading your cable to HD and switching all your components to an HDMI plug it really wont matter what you buy the picture will not be as crisp as that with an HDMI. And the larger the TV honestly the further back you need to be. A 52inch tv is huge for just about any room. Samsung is very user friendly and the remote is simple to operate. Plasmas are the heavier and more sensitive tv. Samung is a great tv along with sony bravia and followed by the Sharp, Toshibas are just okay. They just dont look as classy as the othr three and not as simple to use. This is just my opinion, but like i say I deliver and set up these tvs all day long for Amazon.
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I went to best buy yesterday looking at Plasma TVs and one of the guys there highly recommended this tv because he owns it and hasn't had any burn-ins. Also, the tv screen doesn't reflect light as much as other TVs, so if you're going to be putting your tv in a bright room or near a window, this would also be better than other brands. I'm no expert, but the guy from best buy seemed to know what he was talking about. Hope this helps.
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DVD's look great on this plasma screen. They look a little better with a Panasonic Viera DVD player, but not a lot better, so I not sure it is worth the extra expense (and slow start-up time) for the Panny DVD player. This screen upconverts 480i anyway. My only "complaint" about the 42" plasma screen is that I would have preferred a 37" if Panny made a plasma that size. For my space, (8 foot viewing distance) 42 can be just a tad too big sometimes at full screen with lots of motion.
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That makes sense. As much as I love the Samsung plasmas for superior motion, picture quality, colors, and blacks -- for movies and hi-def TV, even in 768P -- I would still get a 1080p LCD if I were going to use it regularly as a monitor for a computer. Just be sure whatever LCD you do buy supports HD monitor display from a computer -- and via a type of connection that your computer has. Also be sure it does allow the display to be shown in different sizes and does not stick on 4:3 as my LCD does. You will want versatility.
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Go to Panasonic's site, they have a comparision function that lets you examine two or more television models side-by-side. Copy this and paste it in your address bar.http://www2.panasonic.com/consumer-electronics/shop/Televisions/VIERA-Plasma-HDTVs.list.75003_11002_7000000000000005702
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Hi,I ended up going with the LG 50PX950 plasma, this is my first plasma and so far I really like it.I haven't been able to try the 3d yet, as my glasses were on back order and finally shipped yesterday.Like I previously mentioned, I really did like this TV except for the ghosting issues.
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I have never own a plasma TV before always had lcd. The TV is worth more then $500. Right now Amazon is selling it for $798.97 If you can find it for $500 I think you will be very happy when you see the picture that you will get from a plasma vs lcd. You should also read the reviews on Plasma Vs LED.
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I will support Plasma's for most things but monitor is much safer to go with a LCD. Viera Cast does have screen savesr though to prevent burn-in for pandora, youtube, or whatever else is on there. If you use it just for Viera Cast internet, you should be fine. And gaming is safe if you mix up the game and keep contrast at 50.
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I have the 64" F8500 and have been extremely happy with this television. I upgraded from the Samsung 58" (PN58B560) and the picture quality is amazing on the F8500!!! As far as the 4K vs. this plasma TV here is a great video that shows a side by side comparison of 4K vs. the F8500.https://youtu.be/RodCjVf-5AE
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According to the owners manual, (http://service.us.panasonic.com/OPERMANPDF/TCP55VT50.PDF), "The Plasma TV is designed to operate on a 120 V AC, 60 Hz service." Whether it would work properly on 50Hz is not stated and I wouldn't risk it without testing it first. The US standard is 60 Hz.
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I think the x1 series is the budget plasma line. The s1 (according to cnet : http://reviews.cnet.com/flat-panel-tvs/panasonic-tc-p50s1/4505-6482_7-33490479.html?tag=contentMain;contentBody ) has a newer, more energy efficient panel. The g10 series has some internet connectivity features and a THX mode which calibrates the tv for optimum viewing quality. The tv reviewers at cnet.com seem to like all 3 lines.
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I thought I had it narrowed down to the 4065 or 4069. Reading about the number of people turning the 120Hz feature off or down to Low is making me lean to the 4065. However, I am planning to get all my content either thru off-the-air channels. I have read a few folks say the SD signals displayed poorly on their LCD's. Would a plasma HD set fare better?
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I personally like the 50" Panasonic plasm. I have mostly looked at the 50PZ700u. I person I work with, who is a stickler for this kind of stuff, bought this TV and really has enjoyed it. According to him you really cant beat it without going up in price by a few thousand dollars. Just as a side note, best I can tell these couple of models use the same panel and just have a few minor differences.50PZ700U - My preferred right now50PZ750U - Same with some more plugs and color settings. Costs more as well.50PZ77U - Not totally sure what the difference is, but it seems very similar. I personally like the 50" Panasonic plasm. I have mostly looked at the 50PZ700u. I person I work with, who is a stickler for this kind of stuff, bought this TV and really has enjoyed it. According to him you really cant beat it without going up in price by a few thousand dollars. Just as a side note, best I can tell these couple of models use the same panel and just have a few minor differences.50PZ700U - My preferred right now50PZ750U - Same with some more plugs and color settings. Costs more as well.50PZ77U - Not totally sure what the difference... » Read More I personally like the 50" Panasonic plasm. I have mostly looked at the 50PZ700u. I person I work with, who is a stickler for this kind of stuff, bought this TV and really has enjoyed it. According to him you really cant beat it without going up in price by a few thousand dollars. Just as a side note, best I can tell these couple of models use the same panel and just have a few minor differences.50PZ700U - My preferred right now50PZ750U - Same with some more plugs and color settings. Costs more as well.50PZ77U - Not totally sure what the difference is, but it seems very similar. « Show Less
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I doubt it. We use ours on a Samsung UN55D8000 55-Inch 1080p 240Hz 3D LED HDTV. I have no idea what a Vieira plasma is.
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Yes. It's compatible with Compatible Panasonic VIERA HDTVs :ST30 Series Plasma HDTVs (TC-P65ST30 , TC-P60ST30, TC-P55ST30, TC- P50ST30, TC-P46ST30, and TC-P42ST30) GT30 Series Plasma HDTVs (TC-P65GT30, TC-P60GT30, TC- P55GT30, and TC-P50GT30)DT30 Series LCD HDTVs (TC-L37DT30 and TC-L32DT30):)
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Jay,My friend and I were at Best Buy comparing this set with a LCD. They had a broadcast hockey game on and while the LCD had slight pixelization, the plasma set did not. I was very suprised actually. If you stand more than 5' away from both sets, the 720p plasma had a better picture than the 1080p LCD. The contrast was better and the colors were deeper on the plasma. For the money I would say this set is worth buying. Too bad Samsung doesn't carry a 1080p plasma in this size. :)
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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.