Panasonic TH-42PZ80U vs. Samsung LN40A500 - Blu-ray Forum

SOLEpreme · 11-23-2008, 12:52 AM

I see 6th ave has these both in their black friday presale for about the same price and wanted to know which one is better. I plan on using it mostly for watching blurays with my ps3 and games on xbox 360. I dont really care too much about the 2" size difference, i just want to know which one overall is best. Thanks!

Panasonic TH-42PZ80U
http://www.6ave.com/shop/product.aspx?sku=PANTH42PZ80U

Samsung LN40A500
http://www.6ave.com/shop/product.aspx?sku=SAMLN40A500

BACsader · 11-23-2008, 01:04 AM

I am going to have to say the 42PZ80U. Having actually considered the samsung and owning the Costco equivalent of the 42pz80u, the black levels and picture clarity of the Plasma is definitely superior.

rev.and.ride · 11-23-2008, 01:11 AM

Circuit City will also have the Panasonic on Friday for $899. A little more expensive, and you'd have to pay tax. But...you get it with no worries about shipping damage or shady vendors.

BACsader · 11-23-2008, 01:12 AM

Got mine at Costco for 899 with a two year warrantee and 90 return. It is hard to beat.

E55 KEV · 11-23-2008, 05:38 PM

Circuit City has the LN40A500 online today for $799.

My_Two_Cents · 11-23-2008, 10:12 PM

Go with the Pany. You will not be disappointed.

crackinhedz · 11-24-2008, 12:33 AM

I just bought the 46PZ85U from 6ave.com for $1,200 about 10 minutes ago.

for 6% off use the coupon code: couponcabin

JasonR · 11-24-2008, 12:40 AM

I would insert a Borat pic here, but I am on my phone posting. Congrats!!!!!

My_Two_Cents · 11-24-2008, 01:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crackinhedz

I just bought the 46PZ85U from 6ave.com for $1,200 about 10 minutes ago.

for 6% off use the coupon code: couponcabin

Wow! Sweet deal, Crack. Does this mean you'll actually post some pics of your setup in the HT Gallery?

crackinhedz · 11-24-2008, 01:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ricshoe

Does this mean you'll actually post some pics of your setup in the HT Gallery?

oh most definitely!

JasonR · 11-24-2008, 03:42 AM

robb01 · 11-24-2008, 01:16 PM

I just bought the 42" Panasonic last night for 659 shipped, can't wait for it to get here

11-23-2008, 12:52 AM	#1
SOLEpreme Member Member since:Oct 2008 Blu-ray collection:8 Trading Score:1	Panasonic TH-42PZ80U vs. Samsung LN40A500 I see 6th ave has these both in their black friday presale for about the same price and wanted to know which one is better. I plan on using it mostly for watching blurays with my ps3 and games on xbox 360. I dont really care too much about the 2" size difference, i just want to know which one overall is best. Thanks! Panasonic TH-42PZ80U http://www.6ave.com/shop/product.aspx?sku=PANTH42PZ80U Samsung LN40A500 http://www.6ave.com/shop/product.aspx?sku=SAMLN40A500 Last edited by SOLEpreme; 11-23-2008 at 02:14 AM.

11-24-2008, 12:40 AM	#8
JasonR Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Nov 2007 Trading Score:12	I would insert a Borat pic here, but I am on my phone posting. Congrats!!!!! Last edited by JasonR; 11-24-2008 at 01:56 AM.

11-24-2008, 03:42 AM	#11
JasonR Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Nov 2007 Trading Score:12	Here you go....

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11-23-2008, 01:04 AM	#2
BACsader Expert Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Cooper City FL Home Theater Gallery:29 Blu-ray collection:72 Blu-ray reviews:9 Trading Score:1	I am going to have to say the 42PZ80U. Having actually considered the samsung and owning the Costco equivalent of the 42pz80u, the black levels and picture clarity of the Plasma is definitely superior.

11-23-2008, 01:11 AM	#3
rev.and.ride Active Member Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Washington, DC Home Theater Gallery:6 4K collection:103 Blu-ray collection:410 DVD collection:104 iTunes collection:189 Blu-ray reviews: 5	Circuit City will also have the Panasonic on Friday for $899. A little more expensive, and you'd have to pay tax. But...you get it with no worries about shipping damage or shady vendors.

11-23-2008, 01:12 AM	#4
BACsader Expert Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Cooper City FL Home Theater Gallery:29 Blu-ray collection:72 Blu-ray reviews:9 Trading Score:1	Got mine at Costco for 899 with a two year warrantee and 90 return. It is hard to beat.

11-23-2008, 05:38 PM	#5
E55 KEV Power Member Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Washington D.C. 4K collection:6 Blu-ray collection:546 DVD collection:15 Trading Score:28	Circuit City has the LN40A500 online today for $799.

11-23-2008, 10:12 PM	#6
My_Two_Cents Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Wherever I may roam.... Home Theater Gallery:40 4K collection:35 Blu-ray collection:507 DVD collection:19 Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:4	Go with the Pany. You will not be disappointed.

11-24-2008, 12:33 AM	#7
crackinhedz Super Moderator Member since:Feb 2007 Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:19	I just bought the 46PZ85U from 6ave.com for $1,200 about 10 minutes ago. for 6% off use the coupon code: couponcabin

11-24-2008, 01:16 PM	#12
robb01 Banned Member since:Oct 2008	I just bought the 42" Panasonic last night for 659 shipped, can't wait for it to get here

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