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SNAAKE:
here we go again. that ol plasma vs lcd......

thought plasma wins by default SIMPLY based on picture quality. thats pretty much all I care about. the most expensive and highest quality lcd monitor still cant produce the same picture quality as any random plasma tv. I am NOT watching movies on a lcd tv. yes those jaggy pixels for fast motion scenes bother me. even if its not that noticeable(Id assume really expensive lcds handle things better than the crappy ones)

just get a panasonic plasma. you'll be happy with it. 720p is good enough for 42". 1080p for anything bigger. check out slickdeals.net. I had my 42" plasma for almost 4 years and I couldnt be happier. well I could be if I can get a bigger one. I waiting for a sale or something. maybe its time for a 60" tv.. :dizzy:



hyiu:

I also would ask you to check out plasma tv...

a couple of my friends got Samsung 60+ inch top model, and it has amazing pic.

if I were buying for my living room, I would buy a big, high end plasma.

However, everyone has their limits, in size, budgets,... etc.

I'd say read up and listen to what others say...
but in the end, go to a store and check out the exact model before you buy...

shmokes:
I somewhat disagree with the common wisdom of going to the store to check out a model. When you go to the store you miss very important information, like what the remote is like (which I think is a very important detail if you will actually be using the remote as opposed to something like a Harmony). You are also exposed to a great deal of misinformation thanks to the inconsistent and generally over-the-top color/brightness/contrast settings stores use on their floor display models. If you base your decision on what you see in the store, it's bound to be an uninformed decision. I think you're much better off reading professional reviews, and to a lesser extent, user reviews online.

pointdablame:

--- Quote from: shmokes on December 23, 2011, 08:56:17 am ---I somewhat disagree with the common wisdom of going to the store to check out a model. When you go to the store you miss very important information, like what the remote is like (which I think is a very important detail if you will actually be using the remote as opposed to something like a Harmony). You are also exposed to a great deal of misinformation thanks to the inconsistent and generally over-the-top color/brightness/contrast settings stores use on their floor display models. If you base your decision on what you see in the store, it's bound to be an uninformed decision. I think you're much better off reading professional reviews, and to a lesser extent, user reviews online.

--- End quote ---

Don't go to best buy and stare at the wall b/c you're absolutely right then.  However, if you can find a smaller electronics store they'll usually let you adjust the tv and put on what you want to really test the picture.  I've even had good luck getting Best Buys with Magnolia theaters to let me use the TV, and they're usually set up for a much nicer viewing area.  It's still not as good as a smaller store in my experience if you have any around.

The problem with big box stores and their walls of tvs are they do oversaturate everything and put brightness way up so it "pops"  its a terrible way to look at pictures, so you definitely do need to take that into consideration.  I would never want to buy a tv just b/c I read reviews on it though.  You need to see it in person.

jimmy2x2x:
Another vote for plasma here, my ageing pioneer set has excellent vivid life like colours and stunning inky blacks.

If I was to buy another set today I would go plasma, no doubt about it.

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