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Old 09-16-2008, 02:04 PM   #1
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So last night I went and measured my sitting distance from the TV I currently have and I sit 8ft. away from the TV. Sometimes a little closer when playing video games.

Now if I understand this correctly, by the chart listed here:
https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=33462
I would be fine with a 720p? So I can get a 42"-50" Plasma at my seating difference and as long as the contrast and color are superior I'd be ok?

Help!
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8ft away is fairly far for the size tv's your looking at, ideally you'd get a 65" screen. With that in mind you should go for a 50" from panasonic or pioneer, 1080P if you can afford it. Also, if you can move the seating area a foot or two closer it should improve your viewing experience.
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The way our apartment is setup and the way my wife decorates, that is not really an option.

I was looking at this Panny on sale at BB: TH-50PX80U
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Old 09-16-2008, 02:18 PM   #4
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Pan th42pz80u frys $999
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Old 09-16-2008, 02:19 PM   #5
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you would probably want a 1080p if you are going 50 inches
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Old 09-16-2008, 02:21 PM   #6
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The way our apartment is setup and the way my wife decorates, that is not really an option.

I was looking at this Panny on sale at BB: TH-50PX80U
So buy it. Do you want 1080p? What do you want to spend? What size? Look into other brands other than Panasonic. There are plenty of options.
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Old 09-16-2008, 02:26 PM   #7
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Well, 50" would be really nice for watching movies with friends at our place and for gaming sessions. My wife is looking forward to LBP so a nice TV to show that off would be cool.

We don't want to spend more than $1500. I would go 42"-50". I'm interested in this Panny cause of the reputation they have for making quality plasmas.
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Old 09-16-2008, 02:29 PM   #8
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http://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-Vier...1575338&sr=8-4
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Old 09-16-2008, 02:33 PM   #10
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Cheaper here:
http://www.abesofmaine.com/item.do?i...U&l=PRICEGRABB
and here:
http://www.buydig.com/shop/product.a...ku=PNTH50PZ85U
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I don't know anything about this place but it's $400 cheaper:

http://www.mydigitaluniverse.com/Show.asp?PID=4177
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Should I wait until Black Friday? I hear that there may be some insane sales this year.
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kpkelly -

Thank you. A little leg work will yield amazing results.
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def go with panasonic I have the 50PZ80U and love it! phenominal TV! I sit about the same distance from my tv as you will be and it looks stunning!

http://www.shopdigitalonline.com/pro...productid=2631
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OP - I'd go with the TH-50PZ85U if you can squeeze an extra $135 into your budget. At 8ft you may well resolve all the detail of 1080p with around 20/20 vision and you're getting more accurate colours and better contrast.
BuyDig has it for $1635 shipped.
http://www.buydig.com/shop/product.aspx?sku=PNTH50PZ85U
Abe's don't have a good rating with Better Business Bureau, Buy Dig does so I'd go with them first.

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I don't know anything about this place but it's $400 cheaper:

http://www.mydigitaluniverse.com/Show.asp?PID=4177
If you don't know anything about it and you haven't looked into it, I wouldn't recommend it.

http://newjersey.bbb.org/WWWRoot/Rep...&firm=16002833

Their rating is "UNSATISFACTORY"
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why not lcd?
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def go with panasonic I have the 50PZ80U and love it! phenominal TV! I sit about the same distance from my tv as you will be and it looks stunning!

http://www.shopdigitalonline.com/pro...productid=2631


that's a great deal. $1200 for a 50" Viera!! Good find.
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why not lcd?
Because of price for size and contrast/color. I don't mind having to break-in the set.
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that's a great deal. $1200 for a 50" Viera!! Good find.
yeah it is a great deal! I am mad at myself seeing as i paid $1700 for mine! oh well! I am incredibly happy with it!
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Because of price for size and contrast/color. I don't mind having to break-in the set.
A wise decision indeed.
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