50" Plasma/LCD recommendations? - Blu-ray Forum

jetydosa · 11-19-2008, 07:06 PM

Hello all, I will be in the market here shortly to upgrade my current 42" 720 Panny plasma. I love the picture quality, but I want a bigger set.

I am thinking 46-52". My budget is $1500ish. I figure 50" is probably about the sweet spot size and price wise. This will be strictly for viewing BR movies and playing PS3 games.

I have my eye on one of the 1080p 50" Pannys ($1299 at local Frys), but I am not opposed to other brands/types. I will say this, and this is not to bash LCDs, but every time I look at an LCD tv in the store that has any kind of action on it, I see like a flash of pixelation. Why is that? Is it some setting that is incorrect in the store? I know nothing of 120mhz/24fps etc. All I know is I am very happy with the quality of the picture on my current tv, I just want more of it!

Any recommendations/links/suggestions Id greatly appreciate.

Thanks in advance.

Beta Man · 11-19-2008, 07:08 PM

I think $1,300 for the one you're looking at is probably a good deal.

RIPSeanTaylor21 · 11-19-2008, 07:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jetydosa

Hello all, I will be in the market here shortly to upgrade my current 42" 720 Panny plasma. I love the picture quality, but I want a bigger set.

I am thinking 46-52". My budget is $1500ish. I figure 50" is probably about the sweet spot size and price wise. This will be strictly for viewing BR movies and playing PS3 games.

I have my eye on one of the 1080p 50" Pannys ($1299 at local Frys), but I am not opposed to other brands/types. I will say this, and this is not to bash LCDs, but every time I look at an LCD tv in the store that has any kind of action on it, I see like a flash of pixelation. Why is that? Is it some setting that is incorrect in the store? I know nothing of 120mhz/24fps etc. All I know is I am very happy with the quality of the picture on my current tv, I just want more of it!

Any recommendations/links/suggestions Id greatly appreciate.

Thanks in advance.

Best Buy will Have the 50" 720p Panasonic Plasma for 899.99 on black FRIDAY....not 1080p but price efficient

GoYanks · 11-19-2008, 07:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beta Man

I think $1,300 for the one you're looking at is probably a good deal.

I'd agree with Omega here. Panny's are fantastic and for $1,300. You can't beat it.

jetydosa · 11-19-2008, 07:21 PM

Yeh the $899 BF deal at BB is good, however I think if I get a 50" set Ill want 1080.

I checked and the one at Frys thats $1299 is a TH50PZ80U.

dobyblue · 11-19-2008, 07:28 PM

Nice set the 80U.
If you're sitting around 5-8ft from your tv then you should appreciate the increase in resolution of your current Panny by moving to 1080p.

brett_day · 11-19-2008, 07:30 PM

i have the 50pz80u! amazing tv! The price on this thing is dropping so fast now too! You can get this set for under $1300 now

zsultan · 11-19-2008, 08:17 PM

Guys,

I bought Panasonic 50PZ85U for $1399 + tax = $1515 from circuitcity and no payment no interest for 24 months.

What do you guys think about this deal? I know could have got cheaper on amazon, but i was thinking if the panel have had dead pixels it ll be really a hassell to exchange and also i have to pay now. Also, circuitcity has 60 day price match.

Thanks

dobyblue · 11-19-2008, 08:38 PM

I think you got a great TV at a great price.

LifeOfAPirate13 · 11-19-2008, 08:41 PM

For 1799 you can get the Samsung 50" Plasma (50A650) at best buy you can find it for the price range online. I own it, truly amazing TV no matter what you are doing.

gearyt · 11-19-2008, 09:10 PM

how does the saying go..

once you have black(s) .... can't go back ....
PLASMA !!!!!!

HHX · 11-21-2008, 09:57 AM

Go for the 50PZ85 - best TV for unter 2 grand. and now you can buy it for around 1500 bucks...

11-19-2008, 07:06 PM	#1
jetydosa Active Member Member since:Dec 2007 Home Theater Gallery:7 Blu-ray collection:51 Trading Score:4	50" Plasma/LCD recommendations? Hello all, I will be in the market here shortly to upgrade my current 42" 720 Panny plasma. I love the picture quality, but I want a bigger set. I am thinking 46-52". My budget is $1500ish. I figure 50" is probably about the sweet spot size and price wise. This will be strictly for viewing BR movies and playing PS3 games. I have my eye on one of the 1080p 50" Pannys ($1299 at local Frys), but I am not opposed to other brands/types. I will say this, and this is not to bash LCDs, but every time I look at an LCD tv in the store that has any kind of action on it, I see like a flash of pixelation. Why is that? Is it some setting that is incorrect in the store? I know nothing of 120mhz/24fps etc. All I know is I am very happy with the quality of the picture on my current tv, I just want more of it! Any recommendations/links/suggestions Id greatly appreciate. Thanks in advance.

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11-19-2008, 07:08 PM	#2
Beta Man Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Juuuuuuuust A Bit Outside.... Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:268 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:25	I think $1,300 for the one you're looking at is probably a good deal.

11-19-2008, 07:21 PM	#5
jetydosa Active Member Member since:Dec 2007 Home Theater Gallery:7 Blu-ray collection:51 Trading Score:4	Yeh the $899 BF deal at BB is good, however I think if I get a 50" set Ill want 1080. I checked and the one at Frys thats $1299 is a TH50PZ80U.

11-19-2008, 07:28 PM	#6
dobyblue Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jul 2006 Location:Ontario, Canada Home Theater Gallery:71 4K collection:55 Blu-ray collection:655 Blu-ray reviews: 15	Nice set the 80U. If you're sitting around 5-8ft from your tv then you should appreciate the increase in resolution of your current Panny by moving to 1080p.

11-19-2008, 07:30 PM	#7
brett_day Blu-ray Guru Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Moore, Oklahoma Home Theater Gallery:18 Blu-ray collection:45 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	i have the 50pz80u! amazing tv! The price on this thing is dropping so fast now too! You can get this set for under $1300 now

11-19-2008, 08:17 PM	#8
zsultan Member Member since:Nov 2008	Guys, I bought Panasonic 50PZ85U for $1399 + tax = $1515 from circuitcity and no payment no interest for 24 months. What do you guys think about this deal? I know could have got cheaper on amazon, but i was thinking if the panel have had dead pixels it ll be really a hassell to exchange and also i have to pay now. Also, circuitcity has 60 day price match. Thanks

11-19-2008, 08:38 PM	#9
dobyblue Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jul 2006 Location:Ontario, Canada Home Theater Gallery:71 4K collection:55 Blu-ray collection:655 Blu-ray reviews: 15	I think you got a great TV at a great price.

11-19-2008, 08:41 PM	#10
LifeOfAPirate13 Expert Member Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Chicago, IL Home Theater Gallery:7 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:18	For 1799 you can get the Samsung 50" Plasma (50A650) at best buy you can find it for the price range online. I own it, truly amazing TV no matter what you are doing.

11-19-2008, 09:10 PM	#11
gearyt Power Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Henderson, NV Home Theater Gallery:8 Blu-ray collection:33	how does the saying go.. once you have black(s) .... can't go back .... PLASMA !!!!!!

11-21-2008, 09:57 AM	#12
HHX Expert Member Member since:Oct 2008 Blu-ray collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:2	Go for the 50PZ85 - best TV for unter 2 grand. and now you can buy it for around 1500 bucks...

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