42 inch LG or 46 inch Samsung - Blu-ray Forum

lettucenpico · 12-18-2008, 01:26 AM

Ok guys, I've narrowed my choices down to two now. I need opinions for both TVs.

Someone is selling his 42 inch LG 42LB5D for 820 that comes with 3 year in store Best Buy warranty, on top of the 1 year factory warranty. Then there's a local store that's selling the Samsung 46 inch 540 series. Both are 1080p of course.. read reviews on both, and it's pretty much the same reviews. I'd like inputs from you guys. Thanks.

LET ME KNOW.

DrinkMore · 12-18-2008, 01:37 AM

Stay with what you have.

lettucenpico · 12-18-2008, 01:40 AM

You Again?!

DrinkMore · 12-18-2008, 01:47 AM

Yes.

You are much better off keeping the TV you have now. You bought it new right? Why switch it out for something used and an LCD? Unless there is something really wrong that I am not understanding - Plasma > LCD. Plasma can cut through steel like butta. Can LCD do that? I think not!

lettucenpico · 12-18-2008, 01:56 AM

My whole concept of an HDTV was bright image, and plasmas dont usually have bright image, I bought it cuz u know its a plasma and is suppose to be the best hdtv out there. But I think I prefer LCD. SO any suggestions.

callas01 · 12-18-2008, 01:59 AM

While long term the Plasma you have will be a better TV, If you are in fact going to switch it out to an LCD, then I suggest the Sammy. Samsung makes argueably the best LCD's on the market, & you will get the extra features that many manufactures only reserve for the higher end units. Blacks are some of the best for LCD's and color reproduction is great.

Do understand that there will be a drop in overall contrast and slight decrease in overall black level. Many people find it difficult moving from a plasma to an lcd. Some people do prefer LCDs over plasmas, I am one of them, but I can say that plasma as a technology is still better.

callas01 · 12-18-2008, 02:02 AM

OH, do not buy someone elses used TV. Unless you really know them and the TV.

lettucenpico · 12-18-2008, 02:21 AM

Your right. I guess I'm impatient with the whole break in thing. But I do prefer LCDs. I think if I were to switch, I'd go with the Samsungs. Im a budget guy, and I've purchased a lot of used items and I've never had any problems. I think my PS3 and Panny is the only item that I bought that was brand new, oh and my PC.

lettucenpico · 12-18-2008, 02:28 AM

What Samsung do you have?

PanasonicPlasmaMan · 12-18-2008, 02:40 AM

honestly, Pan th42pz80u is better then both of those tv's. It would be a downgrade if you returned it and got the Sam 5 series at least save up for the 650 if you don't like the 80u

lettucenpico · 12-18-2008, 02:43 AM

Dont be dissapointed, I still like your setup Panasonicman

ixlegitballinxl · 12-18-2008, 04:04 AM

being impatient is the reason why you have a VIERA right now, save your coin, get a 650 series... if not, you will have another thread next week complaining about your old series samsung

Leopold BUTTERS · 12-18-2008, 04:41 AM

i'd keep what you have. But to answer your question so you can feel better

Samsung>LG anyday.

HD 335 · 12-18-2008, 05:09 AM

I'd also keep what you have, maybe you've already answered this but even after you tweaked your settings, you still aren't happy with the plasma?

And to answer your question, get the Sammy and try to get the 650.

plowmanjoe · 12-18-2008, 05:58 AM

i say go with the samsung but also consider saving up to get a model higher up.

plasmas are excellent tv's, but to say flat out that plasma is better for him without considering his personal needs and preferences in a tv is very biased. there are pros and cons to both.

blurayforever143 · 12-18-2008, 05:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Leopold BUTTERS

i'd keep what you have. But to answer your question so you can feel better

Samsung>LG anyday.

You've obviously never watched a blu-ray played on a 60gb PS3 with a good hdmi cable and a 42 inch LG plasma..

Maybe LCD...but I am exceedingly happy with plasma..

Leopold BUTTERS · 12-18-2008, 06:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blurayforever143

You've obviously never watched a blu-ray played on a 60gb PS3 with a good hdmi cable and a 42 inch LG plasma..

Maybe LCD...but I am exceedingly happy with plasma..

i am just not an LG guy.

ixlegitballinxl · 12-18-2008, 07:16 AM

go samsung!

crazyBLUE · 12-18-2008, 08:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ixlegitballinxl

go samsung!

+1 !! IMO !!

katharsis · 12-18-2008, 09:53 AM

Definitely Samsung over the LG.
Now if you are still looking consider one of Sony's W line

I just got my KDL 46W4100 today and cannot be any happier!

12-18-2008, 01:26 AM	#1
lettucenpico Power Member Member since:May 2008 Location:O-town FL Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:45 Trading Score:3	42 inch LG or 46 inch Samsung Ok guys, I've narrowed my choices down to two now. I need opinions for both TVs. Someone is selling his 42 inch LG 42LB5D for 820 that comes with 3 year in store Best Buy warranty, on top of the 1 year factory warranty. Then there's a local store that's selling the Samsung 46 inch 540 series. Both are 1080p of course.. read reviews on both, and it's pretty much the same reviews. I'd like inputs from you guys. Thanks. LET ME KNOW.

12-18-2008, 01:59 AM	#6
callas01 Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Riverside, CA Home Theater Gallery:42 Blu-ray collection:230 DVD collection:47	While long term the Plasma you have will be a better TV, If you are in fact going to switch it out to an LCD, then I suggest the Sammy. Samsung makes argueably the best LCD's on the market, & you will get the extra features that many manufactures only reserve for the higher end units. Blacks are some of the best for LCD's and color reproduction is great. Do understand that there will be a drop in overall contrast and slight decrease in overall black level. Many people find it difficult moving from a plasma to an lcd. Some people do prefer LCDs over plasmas, I am one of them, but I can say that plasma as a technology is still better. Last edited by callas01; 12-18-2008 at 02:01 AM.

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12-18-2008, 01:37 AM	#2
DrinkMore Banned Member since:Apr 2007 Location:That's What She Said! Blu-ray collection:140 Blu-ray reviews:7 Trading Score:3	Stay with what you have.

12-18-2008, 01:40 AM	#3
lettucenpico Power Member Member since:May 2008 Location:O-town FL Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:45 Trading Score:3	You Again?!

12-18-2008, 01:47 AM	#4
DrinkMore Banned Member since:Apr 2007 Location:That's What She Said! Blu-ray collection:140 Blu-ray reviews:7 Trading Score:3	Yes. You are much better off keeping the TV you have now. You bought it new right? Why switch it out for something used and an LCD? Unless there is something really wrong that I am not understanding - Plasma > LCD. Plasma can cut through steel like butta. Can LCD do that? I think not!

12-18-2008, 01:56 AM	#5
lettucenpico Power Member Member since:May 2008 Location:O-town FL Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:45 Trading Score:3	My whole concept of an HDTV was bright image, and plasmas dont usually have bright image, I bought it cuz u know its a plasma and is suppose to be the best hdtv out there. But I think I prefer LCD. SO any suggestions.

12-18-2008, 02:02 AM	#7
callas01 Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Riverside, CA Home Theater Gallery:42 Blu-ray collection:230 DVD collection:47	OH, do not buy someone elses used TV. Unless you really know them and the TV.

12-18-2008, 02:21 AM	#8
lettucenpico Power Member Member since:May 2008 Location:O-town FL Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:45 Trading Score:3	Your right. I guess I'm impatient with the whole break in thing. But I do prefer LCDs. I think if I were to switch, I'd go with the Samsungs. Im a budget guy, and I've purchased a lot of used items and I've never had any problems. I think my PS3 and Panny is the only item that I bought that was brand new, oh and my PC.

12-18-2008, 02:28 AM	#9
lettucenpico Power Member Member since:May 2008 Location:O-town FL Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:45 Trading Score:3	What Samsung do you have?

12-18-2008, 02:40 AM	#10
PanasonicPlasmaMan Special Member Member since:Jul 2008 Location:California Home Theater Gallery:14 Blu-ray collection:25 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:18	honestly, Pan th42pz80u is better then both of those tv's. It would be a downgrade if you returned it and got the Sam 5 series at least save up for the 650 if you don't like the 80u

12-18-2008, 02:43 AM	#11
lettucenpico Power Member Member since:May 2008 Location:O-town FL Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:45 Trading Score:3	Dont be dissapointed, I still like your setup Panasonicman

12-18-2008, 04:04 AM	#12
ixlegitballinxl Banned Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Magic Kingdom, FL Home Theater Gallery:7 Blu-ray collection:631 Trading Score:22	being impatient is the reason why you have a VIERA right now, save your coin, get a 650 series... if not, you will have another thread next week complaining about your old series samsung

12-18-2008, 04:41 AM	#13
Leopold BUTTERS Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jun 2007 Location:AB,Canada Blu-ray collection:93 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:1	i'd keep what you have. But to answer your question so you can feel better Samsung>LG anyday.

12-18-2008, 05:09 AM	#14
HD 335 Power Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Texas Home Theater Gallery:33 4K collection:408 Blu-ray collection:1269 DVD collection:16 iTunes collection:3 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:121	I'd also keep what you have, maybe you've already answered this but even after you tweaked your settings, you still aren't happy with the plasma? And to answer your question, get the Sammy and try to get the 650.

12-18-2008, 05:58 AM	#15
plowmanjoe Senior Member Member since:May 2008 Blu-ray collection:6 Trading Score:2	i say go with the samsung but also consider saving up to get a model higher up. plasmas are excellent tv's, but to say flat out that plasma is better for him without considering his personal needs and preferences in a tv is very biased. there are pros and cons to both.

12-18-2008, 07:16 AM	#18
ixlegitballinxl Banned Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Magic Kingdom, FL Home Theater Gallery:7 Blu-ray collection:631 Trading Score:22	go samsung!

12-18-2008, 09:53 AM	#20
katharsis Power Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:SoCal Home Theater Gallery:16 Blu-ray collection:379 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:8	Definitely Samsung over the LG. Now if you are still looking consider one of Sony's W line I just got my KDL 46W4100 today and cannot be any happier!

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