Great Deal on a 42" HDTV Plasma

[jhawkin1]

Is this a good tv for my Playstation 3? It has 1080i resolution, HDMI inputs, and built-in stereo speakers: originally $899 marked down to $499. Waiting 7 hours in line for it starting tonight! Planning my blu-ray experience with the coming of The Dark Knight December 9th!

[gearyt]

Did I miss the part where you specified what it was ?? Mfg and part no / model

[jhawkin1]

Originally Posted by gearyt

Did I miss the part where you specified what it was ?? Mfg and part no / model

What are the major downfalls of this?

[crackinhedz]

Originally Posted by jhawkin1

What are the major downfalls of this?

you never told us what model it is??

[My_Two_Cents]

I'm sure it's a crap brand, so I would say NO. You'd be much better off in the long run buying the Pany 720p TH-42PX80U from Amazon below for $734 (or look for this in a BF add). The extra $235 will buy you a significantly better set that will LAST. Also, no tax, so that'll save you another ~$30. AND, you won't have to battle all of the other idiots in line for the same set. My 2-cents, anyway.

http://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-Viera-TH-42PX80U-42-Inch-Plasma/dp/B00142HLV4/ref=pd_bbs_sr_2?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=12278112 69&sr=8-2#

[jhawkin1]

Originally Posted by Ricshoe

I'm sure it's a crap brand, so I would say NO. You'd be much better off in the long run buying the Pany 720p TH-42PX80U from Amazon below for $734 (or look for this in a BF add). The extra $235 will buy you a significantly better set that will LAST. Also, no tax, so that'll save you another ~$30. AND, you won't have to battle all of the other idiots in line for the same set. My 2-cents, anyway.

http://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-Viera-TH-42PX80U-42-Inch-Plasma/dp/B00142HLV4/ref=pd_bbs_sr_2?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=12278112 69&sr=8-2#

I'm sure it is as well. Glad someone talked me out of it. Just needed to hear it as well as reasons why. How would you rank each major brand: Sylvania, Panasonic, Sony, etc?

They also have a deal for a 22" LCD HDTV by Sylvania for $250. Only two problems: 22" might be too small (but it is only for my bedroom), and the resolution is only 720p/ 16.9 widescreen aspect ration.

I need a nice flat screen for my bedroom that looks great with blu-rays with my playstation 3.

[jetydosa]

Originally Posted by jhawkin1

They also have a deal for a 22" LCD HDTV by Sylvania for $250. Only two problems: 22" might be too small (but it is only for my bedroom), and the resolution is only 720p/ 16.9 widescreen aspect ration.

720p is PLENTY of resolution for a 22" set.