Need some advice: Panasonic 50G10 or Sony 46W? - Blu-ray Forum

smfoushee · 12-21-2009, 05:36 AM

I'm going to buy a new display for the bedroom, and currently we own a Sony KDL52XBR6 (which we love), but don't require that much display for the master bedroom. So, I've been looking at the following TVs:

Panasonic Plasma 50G10
Sony Bravia KDL46W5100

I realize by posting this in the Plasma section I'm going to get some comments regarding comparing the Panasonic to an LCD display, but what I'm looking for are tips and things to look for that might help me out, since I've only ever owned DLP and LCD HDTVs in the past.

For reference, this TV will be hooked up to a DirecTV HDDVR, Blu-Ray player (not sure which yet, was going to get that Best Buy PS3 deal, but the Christmas bonus didn't come in time), and perhaps an XBox. Mainly it will be used to watch movies at night, and Football during the season when the wife has her friends over on the weekends.

smfoushee · 12-21-2009, 04:11 PM

Well I was hoping for a reply after 25 views, but alas I've gone and made my decision a few minutes ago.

After looking over the TVs again I called another one of my local HT stores and found one that is selling me the Sony KDL46W5150 for $1099, so at that price I can't pass since the G10 is another $250-300 depending on the store.

Grif32 · 12-21-2009, 05:40 PM

I was looking to purchase the KDL-52Z5100 but ended up with the G10. IMHO it's a better TV with better PQ. I just was not happy with the 52z5100. The G10 has blown me away and I couldn't be happier with it. Blu-Ray is jaw dropping on it.

good luck either way

Newegg.com has the Tc-p50G10 (which I bought) for $1249.00 no tax/shipping.

12-21-2009, 05:36 AM	#1
smfoushee Junior Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Texas Blu-ray collection:40	Need some advice: Panasonic 50G10 or Sony 46W? I'm going to buy a new display for the bedroom, and currently we own a Sony KDL52XBR6 (which we love), but don't require that much display for the master bedroom. So, I've been looking at the following TVs: Panasonic Plasma 50G10 Sony Bravia KDL46W5100 I realize by posting this in the Plasma section I'm going to get some comments regarding comparing the Panasonic to an LCD display, but what I'm looking for are tips and things to look for that might help me out, since I've only ever owned DLP and LCD HDTVs in the past. For reference, this TV will be hooked up to a DirecTV HDDVR, Blu-Ray player (not sure which yet, was going to get that Best Buy PS3 deal, but the Christmas bonus didn't come in time), and perhaps an XBox. Mainly it will be used to watch movies at night, and Football during the season when the wife has her friends over on the weekends.

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12-21-2009, 04:11 PM	#2
smfoushee Junior Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Texas Blu-ray collection:40	Well I was hoping for a reply after 25 views, but alas I've gone and made my decision a few minutes ago. After looking over the TVs again I called another one of my local HT stores and found one that is selling me the Sony KDL46W5150 for $1099, so at that price I can't pass since the G10 is another $250-300 depending on the store.

12-21-2009, 05:40 PM	#3
Grif32 Expert Member Member since:Oct 2007 Trading Score:1	I was looking to purchase the KDL-52Z5100 but ended up with the G10. IMHO it's a better TV with better PQ. I just was not happy with the 52z5100. The G10 has blown me away and I couldn't be happier with it. Blu-Ray is jaw dropping on it. good luck either way Newegg.com has the Tc-p50G10 (which I bought) for $1249.00 no tax/shipping.

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