42 inch LG or 46 inch Samsung

[lettucenpico]

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 have a 40 gig PS3 how's blu ray different on a 60 gig from a 40 gig???????

[Julohan]

Had a 40in 1080p samsung for a year. Switched to a 42 in 1080p LG. Much better picture and sound. I made a great decision.

[HD 335]

Originally Posted by Julohan

Had a 40in 1080p samsung for a year. Switched to a 42 in 1080p LG. Much better picture and sound. I made a great decision.

What two models are they?

[VHS4Ever]

Go with the Samsung.

[Julohan]

Originally Posted by HD 335

What two models are they?

The Samsung was I think lnt40661f? Mine is now 42lg60.

[lettucenpico]

LG 120hz? how much do they usually run?

[HD 335]

Originally Posted by Julohan

The Samsung was I think lnt40661f? Mine is now 42lg60.

Ok, so you are comparing basically a 2 year old TV to one that was just recently released. The 61F only had a 10K contrast while the LG has 50K and 120hz processing. I would hope you see an improvement However, if I were to pit the LG against a Samsung in the same catagory... let's say a 650... I'd give Samsung the nod.

Originally Posted by lettucenpico

LG 120hz? how much do they usually run?

Currently $1,299.99 on Amazon shipped. Not a bad price for a TV with good good contrast ratio and 120hz processing.

[blurayforever143]

Originally Posted by lettucenpico

I have a 40 gig PS3 how's blu ray different on a 60 gig from a 40 gig???????

Load times on BD live and BD menus are quicker on the 60gb....even the 40gb vs the original MGS/Motorstorm 80 shows the difference...it's not just PS2 games...it's also SACD/DSD support as well...add the load time/benchmarks into it and there's a clear advantage to the 60 or the original 80.

[callas01]

I have a 4061 and the pq is excellent. I have spent time calibrating it too.

[lettucenpico]

Originally Posted by blurayforever143

Load times on BD live and BD menus are quicker on the 60gb....even the 40gb vs the original MGS/Motorstorm 80 shows the difference...it's not just PS2 games...it's also SACD/DSD support as well...add the load time/benchmarks into it and there's a clear advantage to the 60 or the original 80.

I don't really care about all that. As long as I can watch my blu rays and play video games, I could careless about anything else.

[vektar]

keep what you have now then in maybe 5 years or so you can think about getting a new tv, by then the tech will be far better then it is now so id wait.

[DetroitSportsFan]

Get the Samsung.

[mr.hidef]

Hands down the Samsung.......have we forgotten that LG's are horrible? I can't believe that people fall for the old " I know we'll change our company image and people will buy our products again" crap.

LG= Lucky Goldstar.........now known as LG= Life is Good.

[SellmeyourDVD]

Originally Posted by lettucenpico

I have a 40 gig PS3 how's blu ray different on a 60 gig from a 40 gig???????

there is no difference

[mr.hidef]

Originally Posted by lettucenpico

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.

Stores are not selling a lot of Lucky Goldstars lately.........oh and that 3 year is just a 3year.....it replaces the 1 year manufacturers warranty.It doesn't make it a 4 year. You also have to take it to the store for service......no home service....

[SellmeyourDVD]

Originally Posted by callas01

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.

OK you are not right on a couple of things on here. First, blacks are better on plasmas than lcds. I don't know who or what in the world told you other wise but it is very commonly known that plasmas have better blacks than lcds. Plasmas also DON'T have a longer life span than lcds. Recently plasmas have gotten better with longer life spans but in this area lcds are still supreme.

Don't listen to people telling you to keep the tv you have. If you want the lcd than GO FOR IT! It's your decision! I bought a panny 800u but took it back for my samsung 650 and i DON'T regert it one bit. I love the AMP and i love a bright screen, this is why i don't own a plasma.

Get what you want!

But if i was you, i'd go for the sammy

[callas01]

Originally Posted by callas01

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.

Originally Posted by SellmeyourDVD

OK you are not right on a couple of things on here. First, blacks are better on plasmas than lcds. I don't know who or what in the world told you other wise but it is very commonly known that plasmas have better blacks than lcds. Plasmas also DON'T have a longer life span than lcds. Recently plasmas have gotten better with longer life spans but in this area lcds are still supreme.

Don't listen to people telling you to keep the tv you have. If you want the lcd than GO FOR IT! It's your decision! I bought a panny 800u but took it back for my samsung 650 and i DON'T regert it one bit. I love the AMP and i love a bright screen, this is why i don't own a plasma.

Get what you want!

But if i was you, i'd go for the sammy

If you read then entire post, it says above that

Originally Posted by callas01

there will be a decrease in black level and contrast.

I know that plasma's are better with blacks, which is why the statement at the end is

Originally Posted by callas01

"Plasma's as a technology is still better."

Also the opening sentence is

Originally Posted by callas01

"While long term the Plasma you have will be a better TV"

Well if a Plasma last 50,000 hours and and LCD last 50,000 hours sounds like a tie for longevity. HMM.

Originally Posted by callas01

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.

Before you try to lambast someone read and comprehend what you have read.

[Julohan]

Originally Posted by mr.hidef

Hands down the Samsung.......have we forgotten that LG's are horrible? I can't believe that people fall for the old " I know we'll change our company image and people will buy our products again" crap.

LG= Lucky Goldstar.........now known as LG= Life is Good.

Well I am going to sell my LG now. I swear if a brand other than Samsung or Panasonic are mentioned, people get bashed. I have always liked LG. I know I am going to get shit for this but, I think LG is better than Samsung.

[callas01]

Originally Posted by Julohan

Well I am going to sell my LG now. I swear if a brand other than Samsung or Panasonic are mentioned, people get bashed. I have always liked LG. I know I am going to get shit for this but, I think LG is better than Samsung.

dont feel bad, personally, I have seen 2 lg's in my dads house and one is a 26" in the bedroom and a 19" in the kitchen. I thought they were nice. Dude, I have a Sony receiver and Sony speakers, you know how much stuff people say to me.... if you are happy with what you have that is all that matters... I love my Sony products.

[DrinkMore]

Originally Posted by Julohan

Well I am going to sell my LG now. I swear if a brand other than Samsung or Panasonic are mentioned, people get bashed. I have always liked LG. I know I am going to get shit for this but, I think LG is better than Samsung.

Get what you think looks good. The reason people mention Panasonic is because it's tried and true. A good example is myself. We have 2 Panasonics. One plasma and one LCD. Both have no issues. I even threw the LCD on the floor and it's still perfect.

We also have a Samsung plasma and a Westinghouse LCD. All of which look great. Granted, the plasmas look better than the LCD's, it's all personal preference.

Panasonic - the price point, quality and service is perfect. It can not be beat for what you get. Above that, you have Pioneer. Sorry, but they are too expensive for what you get. I don't care if blacks are pure black - it's not worth the extra cost. Some think it is, that's fine. I would never bash anyone for it. I would just state the cost to feature ratio is too high. Panasonic is the the best IMO. Samsung, I have never viewed their LCD's so I can speak on that.

You have to remember, people recommend what they have because they have used it and seen it. Remember that