Help me decide - TV Dilema!

[SoundFreak]

Last year i bought a samsung 56" DLP. When I bought the tv, it had everything I was looking for in terms of pricing and picture quality.

Unfortuneatly, the purchase didn't work out to well. I had numerous problems with the screen and now thanks to my extended warranty, the tv is being replaced.

Now is where the dilema begins. Now I'm more informed that DLP technology is dying, however, should I let that stray me from my preferences?

I want a large screen, at least for now I'm thinking at least 56" to match what I have. However, Plasma and LCD's will probably leave me in the 50" range due to price. Even then I'll have to tack on some extra money which I do not want to do.

Would I be wise to sacrifice screen size for a current technology or go with a DLP providing I am happy with the picture.

If I should forget DLP all together, what are my concerns with plasma/lcd? Plasma is known for burn-in? If I play video games, do I need to worry? I'm so confused. Please help.

[gearyt]

I'm biased.. but I would go for the slightly smaller flat screen

[SoundFreak]

PS. I was thinking of this for the DLP. As for Plasma or LCD, I have no idea what I would consider. Price rules everything.

http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Samsu...oductDetail.do

[gearyt]

how much $$ do you have to work with ??

I like Sony LCD and Panasonic Plasma

[SoundFreak]

I'm not sure yet. I think they base the price on comparable models to my current tv so seeing that prices have dropped and what I can get the same tv for. I'm guessing they will give me maybe 1200. This would put me in a DLP with that kind of money.

I "might" be willing to put in some extra, maybe 500. I guess it all comes down to what I get. If it's 1200 or under, I'm going to be forced to go DLP. I am happy with my current tv (other than the issues it's having) but if there is a chance to get better, of course I'm going to try!

Up till this tv, I've always gone panasonic. they have been so reliable for me no matter what the product. I remember when I looked last year, I chose my current 56" samsung dlp over a 42" panny plasma simply because i wanted bigger and the picture was nice. Prices have changed in a year, that's for sure!

[liquidice]

go for panasonic plasma. Plasma will get you better PQ, and for a 50" model, probably run you about 2k for entry level set. If your main priority is gaming, then maybe 120 hz lcd, but picture will still look best on plasma. Follow break-in instructions, and you'll be fine....no permanent burn-in.

[PanasonicPlasmaMan]

Originally Posted by liquidice

go for panasonic plasma. Plasma will get you better PQ, and for a 50" model, probably run you about 2k for entry level set. If your main priority is gaming, then maybe 120 hz lcd, but picture will still look best on plasma. Follow break-in instructions, and you'll be fine....no permanent burn-in.

+1

Pan th50pz80u is on amazon for under 2k. Great TV also gives you 24p
Pz80u is around $1400 (cheapest 1080p panasonic)
Pz85u $1550 (no 24p but you get higher contrast then the 80u)

if you have 2k to spend go with the 800u