Which of these two TVs should I purchase?

[Blu-Runner]

Well, I'm on the market for a new display upgrade, and I'm torn between two different sets -- one is plasma, the other is LCD. I can't decide, so I'm willing to listen to anyone who can chime in with their own personal opinions and advice. I'm looking at:

The Panasonic TC-P50G10 50" plasma

and

The Samsung 52" LN52B630 LCD

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Samsung+...&skuId=9401658

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Panasoni...&skuId=9236338

Thanks to anyone who reads and responds!

[krazeyeyez]

Well samsung makes a solid set, and that looks like it has some nice features. Have not seen either so can't really comment, i will leave that to the experts but if your going to go LCD you cannot go wrong with samsung.

However as an LCD (not top of the line but no slouch either) owner, some of the plasma tv's i have seen recently have me wishing i went that route. Don't know about that one in particular, but overall i would go plasma route, the image just seems more natural, especially in the blacks department. Now comparing those two specific sets, i will leave to others.

But i will say if you can, demo both YOURSELF, know what the source is, and do a quick calibration on the floor model before you commit to get a better idea of what you are getting.

[skatalite]

Plasma is my vote. Best color accuracy, best blacks, best overall picture quality. If it's your primary "I-watch-all-my-movies-on-this-TV" TV, then get the plasma.

[Blu-Dog]

Originally Posted by Blu-Runner

The Panasonic TC-P50G10 50" plasma

Stop right there...great TV, my son got one and it's terrific.

[HiDefRev]

I'll second that ! You absolutely cannot go wrong with the Panasonic TC-P50G10 !! It will run rings around either of the TVs in your original post. And, in fact, http://www.vanns.com has them IN STOCK right now for $1299 with FREE shipping and NO tax !!

[Steve]

I would definitely go with the plasma.

[Pondosinatra]

Panasonic...but see if you can find a Kuro

[My_Two_Cents]

Which TV? The overwhelming recommendation EVERY time one of these threads is started:

1) Kuro

2) Panasonic plasma (V10 / G10 / S1)

3) Samsung / Sony LCD

4) Everything else

[P@t_Mtl]

Go with the one you feel is the best one for your need, fit's in your budget and will make you happy for the next few years

[VeryNew]

Id go for plasma. But you have to consider room lighting, viewing angle, nature of usage.

[Blu-Runner]

The consensus is the plasma, so I'm either going to get the 50 or 54" G10. I do however have a very well lit room with natural lighting (some of the windows have honeycomb shades as opposed to blinds, for example). Will this put a hinderance on the plasma's PQ? Black levels? Reflections?

[thePope666]

Originally Posted by Blu-Runner

The consensus is the plasma, so I'm either going to get the 50 or 54" G10. I do however have a very well lit room with natural lighting (some of the windows have honeycomb shades as opposed to blinds, for example). Will this put a hinderance on the plasma's PQ? Black levels? Reflections?

The only reason plasma doesnt do as feel in a well lit room are for the glare issues you can receive from the screen, due to the glass screen. I would invest in a different set of blinds/curtains if you do end up having a screen glare. The G10 is a great THX certified tv! Plasma over LCD anyday!

[Intamin]

I'll also go with the recommendation on the Panny. I have a lot of light in my room as well, but I haven't had any issues. I also have drapes that do a great job of blocking light when I do want to watch a movie.

[steve1971]

Go with the Panasonic Plama. When I get my apartment next year I am gonna get one for the bedroom. Yea I am a Sony guy but my 46inch Sony will be the living room set and the Panny will be for the bedroom. Go with the Panasonic.