42 inch LG or 46 inch Samsung

[lettucenpico]

Ok guys, I've narrowed my choices down to two now. I need opinions for both TVs.

Someone is selling his 42 inch LG 42LB5D for 820 that comes with 3 year in store Best Buy warranty, on top of the 1 year factory warranty. Then there's a local store that's selling the Samsung 46 inch 540 series. Both are 1080p of course.. read reviews on both, and it's pretty much the same reviews. I'd like inputs from you guys. Thanks.

LET ME KNOW.

[DrinkMore]

Stay with what you have.

[lettucenpico]

You Again?!

[DrinkMore]

Yes.

You are much better off keeping the TV you have now. You bought it new right? Why switch it out for something used and an LCD? Unless there is something really wrong that I am not understanding - Plasma > LCD. Plasma can cut through steel like butta. Can LCD do that? I think not!

[lettucenpico]

My whole concept of an HDTV was bright image, and plasmas dont usually have bright image, I bought it cuz u know its a plasma and is suppose to be the best hdtv out there. But I think I prefer LCD. SO any suggestions.

[callas01]

While long term the Plasma you have will be a better TV, If you are in fact going to switch it out to an LCD, then I suggest the Sammy. Samsung makes argueably the best LCD's on the market, & you will get the extra features that many manufactures only reserve for the higher end units. Blacks are some of the best for LCD's and color reproduction is great.

Do understand that there will be a drop in overall contrast and slight decrease in overall black level. Many people find it difficult moving from a plasma to an lcd. Some people do prefer LCDs over plasmas, I am one of them, but I can say that plasma as a technology is still better.

[callas01]

OH, do not buy someone elses used TV. Unless you really know them and the TV.

[lettucenpico]

Your right. I guess I'm impatient with the whole break in thing. But I do prefer LCDs. I think if I were to switch, I'd go with the Samsungs. Im a budget guy, and I've purchased a lot of used items and I've never had any problems. I think my PS3 and Panny is the only item that I bought that was brand new, oh and my PC.

[SellmeyourDVD]

Originally Posted by callas01

While long term the Plasma you have will be a better TV, If you are in fact going to switch it out to an LCD, then I suggest the Sammy. Samsung makes argueably the best LCD's on the market, & you will get the extra features that many manufactures only reserve for the higher end units. Blacks are some of the best for LCD's and color reproduction is great.

OK you are not right on a couple of things on here. First, blacks are better on plasmas than lcds. I don't know who or what in the world told you other wise but it is very commonly known that plasmas have better blacks than lcds. Plasmas also DON'T have a longer life span than lcds. Recently plasmas have gotten better with longer life spans but in this area lcds are still supreme.

Don't listen to people telling you to keep the tv you have. If you want the lcd than GO FOR IT! It's your decision! I bought a panny 800u but took it back for my samsung 650 and i DON'T regert it one bit. I love the AMP and i love a bright screen, this is why i don't own a plasma.

Get what you want!

But if i was you, i'd go for the sammy

[callas01]

Originally Posted by callas01

While long term the Plasma you have will be a better TV, If you are in fact going to switch it out to an LCD, then I suggest the Sammy. Samsung makes argueably the best LCD's on the market, & you will get the extra features that many manufactures only reserve for the higher end units. Blacks are some of the best for LCD's and color reproduction is great.

Do understand that there will be a drop in overall contrast and slight decrease in overall black level. Many people find it difficult moving from a plasma to an lcd. Some people do prefer LCDs over plasmas, I am one of them, but I can say that plasma as a technology is still better.

Originally Posted by SellmeyourDVD

OK you are not right on a couple of things on here. First, blacks are better on plasmas than lcds. I don't know who or what in the world told you other wise but it is very commonly known that plasmas have better blacks than lcds. Plasmas also DON'T have a longer life span than lcds. Recently plasmas have gotten better with longer life spans but in this area lcds are still supreme.

Don't listen to people telling you to keep the tv you have. If you want the lcd than GO FOR IT! It's your decision! I bought a panny 800u but took it back for my samsung 650 and i DON'T regert it one bit. I love the AMP and i love a bright screen, this is why i don't own a plasma.

Get what you want!

But if i was you, i'd go for the sammy

If you read then entire post, it says above that

Originally Posted by callas01

there will be a decrease in black level and contrast.

I know that plasma's are better with blacks, which is why the statement at the end is

Originally Posted by callas01

"Plasma's as a technology is still better."

Also the opening sentence is

Originally Posted by callas01

"While long term the Plasma you have will be a better TV"

Well if a Plasma last 50,000 hours and and LCD last 50,000 hours sounds like a tie for longevity. HMM.

Originally Posted by callas01

If you are in fact going to switch it out to an LCD, then I suggest the Sammy. Samsung makes argueably the best LCD's on the market, & you will get the extra features that many manufactures only reserve for the higher end units. Blacks are some of the best for LCD's and color reproduction is great.

Before you try to lambast someone read and comprehend what you have read.

[VHS4Ever]

Go with the Samsung.

[mr.hidef]

Originally Posted by lettucenpico

Ok guys, I've narrowed my choices down to two now. I need opinions for both TVs.

Someone is selling his 42 inch LG 42LB5D for 820 that comes with 3 year in store Best Buy warranty, on top of the 1 year factory warranty. Then there's a local store that's selling the Samsung 46 inch 540 series. Both are 1080p of course.. read reviews on both, and it's pretty much the same reviews. I'd like inputs from you guys. Thanks.

LET ME KNOW.

Stores are not selling a lot of Lucky Goldstars lately.........oh and that 3 year is just a 3year.....it replaces the 1 year manufacturers warranty.It doesn't make it a 4 year. You also have to take it to the store for service......no home service....