Samsung 50A650 Plasma - Blu-ray Forum

LifeOfAPirate13 · 11-05-2008, 02:28 PM

In terms of the best one you can buy the 950 LCD with TOC 1000000:1 contrast ratio and 120hz refresh rate along with all those motion blur counters is an amazing TV. Something to keep in mind though besides the difference between plasma and lcd the jump from the 650 Plasma to the 950LCD is something around 1700-2000 depending on if your going to price match it which different stores. So if your are looking at a great picture and affordable I am very pleased by my 650 plasma. But if you want the best in the business in terms of what a TV can do I would say the 950 as well as a few other models soon to be coming out and I believe that are out the Sony XBR 8 or 9 not exactly sure which one but they are incredible in terms of what a TV can look like in HD. You also have to ask yourself if you like the look of 120hz? I love it but I couldn't justify paying pretty much another one of my TV's just to have 120hz LCD 4 inches lower. When I saw Ice Age running on the 650 I was solf for the price. For the money you could be saving going the plasma route you can use that for a sound system and a few speaker which I tried to do originally but best buys credit right now wont give anyone anything. But the choice is ultimately up to you, your finances, and what you consider "worth" the money.

JAS · 11-05-2008, 10:32 PM

i narrowed it down between the 950 lcd or the 63A760 plasma. its a pretty tough decision. as for price, it doesnt matter. my wife and kids get everything they want. ( when they r good!!!!). as for me im not a big spender, but when i do spend i want the best out there. my wife and i love playing the ps3 together when we have time. we are also blu ray fans. so i guess my question is, with these 2 hobbies which tv is good for both? that has excellent pq, will i get that window effect on all BR movies if i get the 950 model? gaming on our 42 inch plasma looks really great! also on our 65 inch dlp. man i didnt know it was going to be this tough to make the decision!! please help me out! what r the pros and cons of these tvs anyway? thanks alot!!!

LifeOfAPirate13 · 11-06-2008, 04:12 PM

Well if you dont care about the spending get the 950 lol. The 760 model really has nothing special over the 650 model but if you are cool with spending money like that then def get the LCD. There is no burn in/IR you could possibly get with plasma, you dont have to worry about anything really with the LCD. It would be a much better choice in the long run because if I had the oppurtunity to get either I would've gone with the 950 over my plasma but for the price difference that is where I made my decision to get my plasma, but the 950's are SIIIICK and are among the best in the business for all around purposes.

JAS · 11-07-2008, 11:48 PM

thanks for all your help crypt keeper!! really helped alot! i really appreciate it bro!! thank you.

dobyblue · 11-10-2008, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by LifeOfAPirate13

But if you want the best in the business

...you'll go with a Pioneer Signature Kuro or a Mitsubishi LaserVue.

JAS · 11-11-2008, 09:59 PM

went and looked at both tvs on sunday at bb. daaaaamn!!!! they dropped me and my wife a demo of the dark knight on the 950 model, BEAUTIFUL!!! at that second of a moment it was more beautiful than WIFE!! lol!!! she slapped me n the back of my head and brought me back to reality!! IT HURT TOO! they also showed me the incredible hulk, VERY NICE!! the plasma is a badass tv too. i loved everything bout the 950 except its size!! wish it was bigger than 55 inches! loved everything on the 760 (especially the 63 inch size) except that of course it doesnt have the auto motion effect!! THAT JUST SUX!!!! NOW IM BACK DOWN TO WHERE I STARTED, I DONT NO WHICH ONE I WANT! I JUST DONT WANT TO BUY ONE AND REGRET IT LATER OR STAY WONDERING HOW THE OTHER TV WOULD HAVE BEEN.
my wife did tell me lets just get both of them since i cant decide. i told her hellllll noooooo!!! "com on" ill spend 5 or maybe 6,000 dollars on a tv but 10,000 dollars worth of tvs??? thas just crazy!! help me out here, what do yall think???

My_Two_Cents · 11-11-2008, 10:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JAS

"com on" ill spend 5 or maybe 6,000 dollars on a tv but 10,000 dollars worth of tvs??? thas just crazy!! help me out here, what do yall think???

If you are seriously willing to drop that kind of $$ on a set, then all you need to know is quoted below.

Quote:

Originally Posted by dobyblue

...you'll go with a Pioneer Signature Kuro or a Mitsubishi LaserVue.

LifeOfAPirate13 · 11-12-2008, 08:44 PM

Well shit JAS lol you honestly should just get the Kuro 60 Incher. I mean it everything you want without any regrets to be honest. I originally thought you were going for a deal but if you have the $$ get the Kuro.

JAS · 11-12-2008, 11:53 PM

hey guys!! sorry for responding late. first of all thank you both for the info!!
now tell me, whats so special bout this kuro??? i no pioneer is badass for there audio, but how r there tvs?? what kind of model is the kuro anyway, plasma or lcd? ok, TALK TO ME!!!! TELL ME EVERYTHING!!!! another question, is there any plasma out there with auto motion plus or something close to that effect. u no the thing where it looks like your right there staring out of a window at the action? I HOPE SOOOOO!! LET ME KNOW. THANKS!

LifeOfAPirate13 · 11-19-2008, 02:14 PM

The pioneer Kuro is just the highest PQ on the market right now in terms of blacks and I believe colors. I dunno if you bought something yet I dont have a model number for you but just ask a saleman to see the Pioneer Kuro Plasma the newest one and you wont be dissapointed.

11-12-2008, 11:53 PM	#9
JAS Active Member Member since:Jun 2008 Location:San Anto, Tx Blu-ray collection:265	hey guys!! sorry for responding late. first of all thank you both for the info!! now tell me, whats so special bout this kuro??? i no pioneer is badass for there audio, but how r there tvs?? what kind of model is the kuro anyway, plasma or lcd? ok, TALK TO ME!!!! TELL ME EVERYTHING!!!! another question, is there any plasma out there with auto motion plus or something close to that effect. u no the thing where it looks like your right there staring out of a window at the action? I HOPE SOOOOO!! LET ME KNOW. THANKS! Last edited by JAS; 11-13-2008 at 03:43 AM.

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11-05-2008, 02:28 PM	#1
LifeOfAPirate13 Expert Member Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Chicago, IL Home Theater Gallery:7 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:18	In terms of the best one you can buy the 950 LCD with TOC 1000000:1 contrast ratio and 120hz refresh rate along with all those motion blur counters is an amazing TV. Something to keep in mind though besides the difference between plasma and lcd the jump from the 650 Plasma to the 950LCD is something around 1700-2000 depending on if your going to price match it which different stores. So if your are looking at a great picture and affordable I am very pleased by my 650 plasma. But if you want the best in the business in terms of what a TV can do I would say the 950 as well as a few other models soon to be coming out and I believe that are out the Sony XBR 8 or 9 not exactly sure which one but they are incredible in terms of what a TV can look like in HD. You also have to ask yourself if you like the look of 120hz? I love it but I couldn't justify paying pretty much another one of my TV's just to have 120hz LCD 4 inches lower. When I saw Ice Age running on the 650 I was solf for the price. For the money you could be saving going the plasma route you can use that for a sound system and a few speaker which I tried to do originally but best buys credit right now wont give anyone anything. But the choice is ultimately up to you, your finances, and what you consider "worth" the money.

11-05-2008, 10:32 PM	#2
JAS Active Member Member since:Jun 2008 Location:San Anto, Tx Blu-ray collection:265	i narrowed it down between the 950 lcd or the 63A760 plasma. its a pretty tough decision. as for price, it doesnt matter. my wife and kids get everything they want. ( when they r good!!!!). as for me im not a big spender, but when i do spend i want the best out there. my wife and i love playing the ps3 together when we have time. we are also blu ray fans. so i guess my question is, with these 2 hobbies which tv is good for both? that has excellent pq, will i get that window effect on all BR movies if i get the 950 model? gaming on our 42 inch plasma looks really great! also on our 65 inch dlp. man i didnt know it was going to be this tough to make the decision!! please help me out! what r the pros and cons of these tvs anyway? thanks alot!!!

11-06-2008, 04:12 PM	#3
LifeOfAPirate13 Expert Member Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Chicago, IL Home Theater Gallery:7 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:18	Well if you dont care about the spending get the 950 lol. The 760 model really has nothing special over the 650 model but if you are cool with spending money like that then def get the LCD. There is no burn in/IR you could possibly get with plasma, you dont have to worry about anything really with the LCD. It would be a much better choice in the long run because if I had the oppurtunity to get either I would've gone with the 950 over my plasma but for the price difference that is where I made my decision to get my plasma, but the 950's are SIIIICK and are among the best in the business for all around purposes.

11-07-2008, 11:48 PM	#4
JAS Active Member Member since:Jun 2008 Location:San Anto, Tx Blu-ray collection:265	thanks for all your help crypt keeper!! really helped alot! i really appreciate it bro!! thank you.

11-11-2008, 09:59 PM	#6
JAS Active Member Member since:Jun 2008 Location:San Anto, Tx Blu-ray collection:265	went and looked at both tvs on sunday at bb. daaaaamn!!!! they dropped me and my wife a demo of the dark knight on the 950 model, BEAUTIFUL!!! at that second of a moment it was more beautiful than WIFE!! lol!!! she slapped me n the back of my head and brought me back to reality!! IT HURT TOO! they also showed me the incredible hulk, VERY NICE!! the plasma is a badass tv too. i loved everything bout the 950 except its size!! wish it was bigger than 55 inches! loved everything on the 760 (especially the 63 inch size) except that of course it doesnt have the auto motion effect!! THAT JUST SUX!!!! NOW IM BACK DOWN TO WHERE I STARTED, I DONT NO WHICH ONE I WANT! I JUST DONT WANT TO BUY ONE AND REGRET IT LATER OR STAY WONDERING HOW THE OTHER TV WOULD HAVE BEEN. my wife did tell me lets just get both of them since i cant decide. i told her hellllll noooooo!!! "com on" ill spend 5 or maybe 6,000 dollars on a tv but 10,000 dollars worth of tvs??? thas just crazy!! help me out here, what do yall think???

11-12-2008, 08:44 PM	#8
LifeOfAPirate13 Expert Member Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Chicago, IL Home Theater Gallery:7 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:18	Well shit JAS lol you honestly should just get the Kuro 60 Incher. I mean it everything you want without any regrets to be honest. I originally thought you were going for a deal but if you have the $$ get the Kuro.

11-19-2008, 02:14 PM	#10
LifeOfAPirate13 Expert Member Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Chicago, IL Home Theater Gallery:7 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:18	The pioneer Kuro is just the highest PQ on the market right now in terms of blacks and I believe colors. I dunno if you bought something yet I dont have a model number for you but just ask a saleman to see the Pioneer Kuro Plasma the newest one and you wont be dissapointed.

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