New TV?

[SAM LN32A650]

alright today is the last day i can return my 32' SAM LN32a650. i want a bigger tv so i was stuck between these two

PAN TH42PZ80U ($1100) plasma

TOP 42RV530U ($1100) LCD

no windows behind me and i will be playing video games maybe 1 hour a week and watch cable maybe 2-3 hours per week. but i plan on watching a movie every night

i bought my samsung for $1100 so what do you guys recommend?

[wormraper]

Originally Posted by SAM LN32A650

alright today is the last day i can return my 32' SAM LN32a650. i want a bigger tv so i was stuck between these two

PAN TH42PZ80U ($1100) plasma

TOP 42RV530U ($1100) LCD

no windows behind me and i will be playing video games maybe 1 hour a week and watch cable maybe 2-3 hours per week. but i plan on watching a movie every night

i bought my samsung for $1100 so what do you guys recommend?

I'd personally go with the panny plasma, you won't regret it, the only way to get great black levels.

[katharsis]

Originally Posted by SAM LN32A650

alright today is the last day i can return my 32' SAM LN32a650. i want a bigger tv so i was stuck between these two

PAN TH42PZ80U ($1100) plasma

TOP 42RV530U ($1100) LCD

no windows behind me and i will be playing video games maybe 1 hour a week and watch cable maybe 2-3 hours per week. but i plan on watching a movie every night

i bought my samsung for $1100 so what do you guys recommend?

If you will mainly be watching movies I would get the Plasma.
I've actually seen that model in action and it has excellent picture quality!

[xAyoFoolx]

Go with the panny you wont regret it.

[arush5268d]

I have the 07 model of the Panny. I would definately recommend it...you will not regret it!

[SAM LN32A650]

alright lol i would like to say i am going to take a break from this website because i am broke.

this is my old set
Top 32hl67u (720p)
Toshiba upconverting DVD player
Samsung $200 home theatre in a box
and a harmony 550 remote

New set:
PAN TH-42PZ80U
ps3 blu ray player
Onkyo 605 and Polk rm6750 speakers
and a harmony one remote

LOL I hate this website!!!!

[SAM LN32A650]

alright if you would have asked me last month if i would rather go with a LCD or plasma no doubt in my mind i would have gone with a LCD. returning my SAM LN32a650 (i guess i have to change my name) being to expensive $1200
i was in a deadlock between the Sam LN40A550 and the PAN TH-42PZ80U. I did research on the two for a week and today i went to Best Buy and bought the panasonic. No doubt in my mind they are both good TV's but this TV was highly recommended by you good people I needed a bigger TV and when i went to Best Buy the picture really stood out. I guess i was like more then half the people believing that Plasmas suck and they die fast they have burn in and reflect glare alot, I guess all common misconceptions (one thing though they are pretty heavy) I hope this TV works out good and lasts me for a while. thanks for your advice guys you make shopping a hell of a lot easier

[arush5268d]

Glad you listened to us! It's a great TV...I looooove mine! Just calibrate that set of yours and enjoy the amazing picture quality!

[Aussie Blu]

Good to hear you did your homework, glad to help out, enjoy your panny. absolutely love mine, happy viewing.

[olds403]

I helped my dad buy a panny 50pz85. Plasma looks a hell of a lot better than LCD, I don't understand all the love for LCD.

[s_corroon]

This website has had a similar effect on me!!! I know the feeling

[Doc_Stew]

I know what you mean. I spent some time over at AVS Forum looking for a good, cheap subwoofer, and in no time at all, I'm trying to justify spending $700! These websites have that effect about them...

[Doc_Stew]

Originally Posted by olds403

I helped my dad buy a panny 50pz85. Plasma looks a hell of a lot better than LCD, I don't understand all the love for LCD.

Marketing.

[xAyoFoolx]

Originally Posted by SAM LN32A650

alright if you would have asked me last month if i would rather go with a LCD or plasma no doubt in my mind i would have gone with a LCD. returning my SAM LN32a650 (i guess i have to change my name) being to expensive $1200
i was in a deadlock between the Sam LN40A550 and the PAN TH-42PZ80U. I did research on the two for a week and today i went to Best Buy and bought the panasonic. No doubt in my mind they are both good TV's but this TV was highly recommended by you good people I needed a bigger TV and when i went to Best Buy the picture really stood out. I guess i was like more then half the people believing that Plasmas suck and they die fast they have burn in and reflect glare alot, I guess all common misconceptions (one thing though they are pretty heavy) I hope this TV works out good and lasts me for a while. thanks for your advice guys you make shopping a hell of a lot easier

Yay awesome choice!!!!!!!! Now we have the same HDTV hehehe

[Johnny Vinyl]

Panasonic all the way! I upgraded from the 6 series to the TH-42PX75U a few months back and am very happy with it. I understand the 8-series to be even better!

[theprophecy247]

Panny man no question

[dukenukem]

Welcome to the spenidng club lol,this site and avs have been a great help since they both helped me get my equipment i now have and enjoyz.

[yagami]

I've been a HT junkie since 92, this site and AVS let me know that I am not alone, and it's ok if I don't get better.

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Originally Posted by SAM LN32A650

alright if you would have asked me last month if i would rather go with a LCD or plasma no doubt in my mind i would have gone with a LCD. returning my SAM LN32a650 (i guess i have to change my name) being to expensive $1200
i was in a deadlock between the Sam LN40A550 and the PAN TH-42PZ80U. I did research on the two for a week and today i went to Best Buy and bought the panasonic. No doubt in my mind they are both good TV's but this TV was highly recommended by you good people I needed a bigger TV and when i went to Best Buy the picture really stood out. I guess i was like more then half the people believing that Plasmas suck and they die fast they have burn in and reflect glare alot, I guess all common misconceptions (one thing though they are pretty heavy) I hope this TV works out good and lasts me for a while. thanks for your advice guys you make shopping a hell of a lot easier

I would have preferred LCD a week ago, but got the 50" Panny 2 days ago, and love it so far. youre right, they do have some weight as I about blew a disc trying to get it on top of my entertainment center by myself!

[Rovic]

Originally Posted by Doc_Stew

I know what you mean. I spent some time over at AVS Forum looking for a good, cheap subwoofer, and in no time at all, I'm trying to justify spending $700! These websites have that effect about them...

Ha, the same thing happend to me too...ended up buying a $850 sub...i know the feeling, i know the feeling....my receiver is next...