The Sammy LCD or the Panny Plasma? - Blu-ray Forum

abynum1 · 06-30-2008, 02:08 AM

I'm about to pull the trigger, got a great deal on either one, just can't make up my mind if I want to go LCD or Plasma. I will be watching movies and playing games. PLEASE give me some input!
The plasma will be about 100.00 more.

Heres the links:
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....egories&ks=960

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1202649424693

Thanks!

mr peepers · 06-30-2008, 02:20 AM

plasma

EDIT (because of vagueness): Deeper blacks, no motion blur, burn in pretty much a thing of the past, and i think they have better color accuracy.

abynum1 · 06-30-2008, 02:20 AM

By the way, feel free to state why you made your choice. I dont want to start another lcd/plasma war, but I really appreaciate imformed opinions.

UPSandy · 06-30-2008, 02:59 AM

i would much rather have a plasma than a lcd....technology is way better so dont even worry about burn-ins

crackinhedz · 06-30-2008, 03:04 AM

deeper blacks.

arush5268d · 06-30-2008, 03:18 AM

No motion blur with those deeper blacks

crxvtec · 06-30-2008, 03:24 AM

I have a 120htz sammy lcd and it is a great TV. I got a really good deal on it as well. I would however go with the panny plasma as I think it is just a little bit nicer picture. It was about 800 more when i bought so that is why I went with the sammy. Both are very good TV's and either way you should be very happy.

theprophecy247 · 06-30-2008, 03:39 AM

plasama i have a panny and no burn in and all i watch is sports with the scoreboard at the bottom for 3hrs at a time and no burn in

lv426 · 06-30-2008, 04:38 AM

One more vote for plasma

Permanent burn-in is not a problem for the newer plasma, Image retention can be annoying when the set is new, but will get less and less as the set get used, even to a point that its non existent

Shiggidy75 · 06-30-2008, 04:55 AM

I ended up with a Sammy LCD cause I had 2 Panny plasmas that were defective. You can kinda tell with the black levels but the LCD still looks damn good. Plus motion blur really isn't an issue anymore like burn in on plasmas.

thanksmrceo · 06-30-2008, 05:15 AM

if your able bump up to the samsung 650 series. its got 120hz and the colors are out of this world. i have the 750 and its glorious, motion blur is non exsistent and i have never seen a plasma that even comes close to this set. also if you can buy from amazon. save your self a ton of green.

Activesin · 06-30-2008, 05:24 AM

one more vote for panny plasma, as long as your room isnt too bright...like mine....which is why I got a sammy lcd

Cromlech · 06-30-2008, 05:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thanksmrceo

if your able bump up to the samsung 650 series... ....and i have never seen a plasma that even comes close to this set.

Go look at some Kuro sets.

twoboyz · 06-30-2008, 06:18 PM

I have a Samsung 1080p plasma that I bought a year ago. If I was buying a TV today there is no doubt that I would purchase the new 52" 650 or 750 series Samsung LCD. In side by side comparisons it has has good if not better picture than the plasma TV. Even the Panasonic. But everyone has their own opinions on which is best. Just look at them and your own eyes will tell you. I am just stating what I would do if it were me. Either one will do a great job and will be a great TV for years to come.

abynum1 · 06-30-2008, 07:18 PM

Well I got the Panny. Got that bad boy new for for 1119.00 shipped!

Want to thank everyone for their input!

so7o · 06-30-2008, 07:42 PM

i was in same dilemna...

panny 42'' 1080p or other

i chose the 40'' 650 series samsung

SellmeyourDVD · 06-30-2008, 08:22 PM

I had this dilemma not to long ago. I ended up buying the panasonic plasma thinking it was the best choice, i was completely wrong. After throwing in a Blu-ray on the panny i realized i had made the wrong decision. I went back to Circuit Shity the very next day and picked up my sammy lcd ln46a650 and i was tickeld pink. I think it's superior in every way and anyone who thinks otherwise i believe is crazy. But than again you really have to enjoy the 120hz (auto motion plus), if you don't like it than get the plasma. Go to the store and watch both screens very closely to see which one you like the most, only your eyes will tell you what you really want.

mr peepers · 06-30-2008, 08:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by abynum1

Well I got the Panny. Got that bad boy new for for 1119.00 shipped!

Want to thank everyone for their input!

good eye, son.

good eye

TheFutureIsBlu · 07-01-2008, 12:58 AM

plasma

xAyoFoolx · 07-01-2008, 01:10 AM

3 more days till I order my plasma, I cannot wait any longer xD Only $1199 for the 42" right now, I hope the price wont go back to $1250 by thursday.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00142MUDS?m=ATVPDKIKX0DER

06-30-2008, 02:08 AM	#1
abynum1 Active Member Member since:Jun 2008 Blu-ray collection:30 Trading Score:3	The Sammy LCD or the Panny Plasma? I'm about to pull the trigger, got a great deal on either one, just can't make up my mind if I want to go LCD or Plasma. I will be watching movies and playing games. PLEASE give me some input! The plasma will be about 100.00 more. Heres the links: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....egories&ks=960 http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1202649424693 Thanks!

06-30-2008, 02:20 AM	#2
mr peepers Senior Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Minnesota Blu-ray collection:2	plasma EDIT (because of vagueness): Deeper blacks, no motion blur, burn in pretty much a thing of the past, and i think they have better color accuracy. Last edited by mr peepers; 06-30-2008 at 03:25 AM.

06-30-2008, 04:38 AM	#9
lv426 Member Member since:May 2008 Location:UK 4K collection:18 Blu-ray collection:89 DVD collection:17	One more vote for plasma Permanent burn-in is not a problem for the newer plasma, Image retention can be annoying when the set is new, but will get less and less as the set get used, even to a point that its non existent Last edited by lv426; 06-30-2008 at 04:43 AM.

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UPSandy Active Member Member since:Feb 2008	i would much rather have a plasma than a lcd....technology is way better so dont even worry about burn-ins

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06-30-2008, 03:18 AM	#6
arush5268d Banned Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Houston, TX Blu-ray collection:85	No motion blur with those deeper blacks

06-30-2008, 03:24 AM	#7
crxvtec Senior Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:PHX, AZ Blu-ray reviews:2	I have a 120htz sammy lcd and it is a great TV. I got a really good deal on it as well. I would however go with the panny plasma as I think it is just a little bit nicer picture. It was about 800 more when i bought so that is why I went with the sammy. Both are very good TV's and either way you should be very happy.

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theprophecy247 Special Member Member since:May 2008 Location:Shadow Moses Islands Blu-ray collection:42 Blu-ray reviews:5	plasama i have a panny and no burn in and all i watch is sports with the scoreboard at the bottom for 3hrs at a time and no burn in

06-30-2008, 04:55 AM	#10
Shiggidy75 Active Member Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Lima, Ohio	I ended up with a Sammy LCD cause I had 2 Panny plasmas that were defective. You can kinda tell with the black levels but the LCD still looks damn good. Plus motion blur really isn't an issue anymore like burn in on plasmas.

06-30-2008, 05:15 AM	#11
thanksmrceo Member Member since:Sep 2007	if your able bump up to the samsung 650 series. its got 120hz and the colors are out of this world. i have the 750 and its glorious, motion blur is non exsistent and i have never seen a plasma that even comes close to this set. also if you can buy from amazon. save your self a ton of green.

06-30-2008, 05:24 AM	#12
Activesin Junior Member Member since:Jun 2008	one more vote for panny plasma, as long as your room isnt too bright...like mine....which is why I got a sammy lcd

06-30-2008, 06:18 PM	#14
twoboyz Member Member since:May 2008	I have a Samsung 1080p plasma that I bought a year ago. If I was buying a TV today there is no doubt that I would purchase the new 52" 650 or 750 series Samsung LCD. In side by side comparisons it has has good if not better picture than the plasma TV. Even the Panasonic. But everyone has their own opinions on which is best. Just look at them and your own eyes will tell you. I am just stating what I would do if it were me. Either one will do a great job and will be a great TV for years to come.

06-30-2008, 07:18 PM	#15
abynum1 Active Member Member since:Jun 2008 Blu-ray collection:30 Trading Score:3	Well I got the Panny. Got that bad boy new for for 1119.00 shipped! Want to thank everyone for their input!

06-30-2008, 07:42 PM	#16
so7o Active Member Member since:Aug 2007	i was in same dilemna... panny 42'' 1080p or other i chose the 40'' 650 series samsung

06-30-2008, 08:22 PM	#17
SellmeyourDVD Blu-ray Guru Member since:Apr 2008 Blu-ray collection:125 Trading Score:11	I had this dilemma not to long ago. I ended up buying the panasonic plasma thinking it was the best choice, i was completely wrong. After throwing in a Blu-ray on the panny i realized i had made the wrong decision. I went back to Circuit Shity the very next day and picked up my sammy lcd ln46a650 and i was tickeld pink. I think it's superior in every way and anyone who thinks otherwise i believe is crazy. But than again you really have to enjoy the 120hz (auto motion plus), if you don't like it than get the plasma. Go to the store and watch both screens very closely to see which one you like the most, only your eyes will tell you what you really want.

07-01-2008, 12:58 AM	#19
TheFutureIsBlu Active Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Medina, WA Blu-ray reviews:1	plasma

07-01-2008, 01:10 AM	#20
xAyoFoolx Banned Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Bayonne, New Jersey	3 more days till I order my plasma, I cannot wait any longer xD Only $1199 for the 42" right now, I hope the price wont go back to $1250 by thursday. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00142MUDS?m=ATVPDKIKX0DER

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