Comments on: Plasma TV Buying Guide http://www.thebestplasmatv.com/guides/plasma-tv-buying-guide/ Top of best plasma TVs on the market, guides, reviews and more Thu, 17 May 2012 22:59:18 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.1 By: TheBestPlasmaTV.com http://www.thebestplasmatv.com/guides/plasma-tv-buying-guide/#comment-1439 TheBestPlasmaTV.com Thu, 04 Mar 2010 08:11:21 +0000 http://www.thebestplasmatv.com/?p=180#comment-1439 @Ward: 1. If it's for occasional gaming, it's OK. Unless you play games more than you watch TV, there isn't any issue here. 2. Right. 3. Plasma. 4. 650 has slightly better video processing, supports DLNA/networking and slightly better picture (colors seem a bit more vivid). Also it is 120Hz (not a real advantage). Strangely enough, users seem to have noticed that it has more input lag than 550, and because of that they say gaming is a bit better on 550. @Ward:
1. If it’s for occasional gaming, it’s OK. Unless you play games more than you watch TV, there isn’t any issue here.
2. Right.
3. Plasma.
4. 650 has slightly better video processing, supports DLNA/networking and slightly better picture (colors seem a bit more vivid). Also it is 120Hz (not a real advantage). Strangely enough, users seem to have noticed that it has more input lag than 550, and because of that they say gaming is a bit better on 550.

]]> By: TheBestPlasmaTV.com http://www.thebestplasmatv.com/guides/plasma-tv-buying-guide/#comment-1437 TheBestPlasmaTV.com Thu, 04 Mar 2010 07:50:03 +0000 http://www.thebestplasmatv.com/?p=180#comment-1437 @girvin02: It's not a big difference between the two. Samsung has more accurate colors and better SDTV processing. Panasonic has better black levels. Since they are very similar, I would base my decision on the type of content I watch (if you watch a lot of SDTV/DVD, Samsung is slightly better), features and design. @girvin02: It’s not a big difference between the two. Samsung has more accurate colors and better SDTV processing. Panasonic has better black levels. Since they are very similar, I would base my decision on the type of content I watch (if you watch a lot of SDTV/DVD, Samsung is slightly better), features and design.

]]> By: Ward http://www.thebestplasmatv.com/guides/plasma-tv-buying-guide/#comment-1384 Ward Tue, 02 Feb 2010 04:58:49 +0000 http://www.thebestplasmatv.com/?p=180#comment-1384 Acutally, never mind. I ended up going with the 54" Panasonic G10. I got a really good deal on it. Acutally, never mind. I ended up going with the 54″ Panasonic G10. I got a really good deal on it.

]]> By: Ward http://www.thebestplasmatv.com/guides/plasma-tv-buying-guide/#comment-1368 Ward Sat, 23 Jan 2010 03:08:22 +0000 http://www.thebestplasmatv.com/?p=180#comment-1368 I really enjoy your site. I learned a lot. I am not totally new in the HD game, but I have an older HD monitor CRT that I'd like to upgrade into either a flat panel LCD or Plasma. I'm mostly leaning towards plasma. My main issue with my HD Monitor is that I got it before HDMI really took over, so I only have a component connection. I'm thinking of something in the 50" or slightly smaller range. I currently get free SDef cable in my apt, so I'd be watching a lot of SD programming, but I'd get an HD antenna to get free HD over the air programming. I'd also likely get a PS3 to take advantage of Blu Ray DVD and HD video games. I would also hook up my computer from time to time, but mostly for some gaming (but not often). And once I get sick of SD cable, I may upgrade to HD Digital cable. With all that said.. I'm leaning towards the Samsung PN50B550 and maybe the PN50B650. The 550 is more in my budget, with out sacrificing too many features/quality. So, my questions are: 1. Just how bad is it to hook up my computer to the plasma? Like, if it's just for random gaming, is that ok? I'm trying to get a ball park idea. 2. It sounds like, so long as I do a few things in the beginning, I'd need to really not pay attention to get any burn in on my plasma. Right? 3. With my viewing habbits (and for the record, I rarely watch TV, but I'd probably watch more if I got a new TV) does it make more sense for me to get an LCD? or is Plasma still a good option? the HD antenna would mostly be for sports, and action/crime shows. 4. Is the 650 really worth the extra $200 compared to the 550? What are the major differences? Many thanks. I really do enjoy this site. I really enjoy your site. I learned a lot. I am not totally new in the HD game, but I have an older HD monitor CRT that I’d like to upgrade into either a flat panel LCD or Plasma. I’m mostly leaning towards plasma. My main issue with my HD Monitor is that I got it before HDMI really took over, so I only have a component connection.

I’m thinking of something in the 50″ or slightly smaller range. I currently get free SDef cable in my apt, so I’d be watching a lot of SD programming, but I’d get an HD antenna to get free HD over the air programming. I’d also likely get a PS3 to take advantage of Blu Ray DVD and HD video games. I would also hook up my computer from time to time, but mostly for some gaming (but not often). And once I get sick of SD cable, I may upgrade to HD Digital cable.

With all that said.. I’m leaning towards the Samsung PN50B550 and maybe the PN50B650. The 550 is more in my budget, with out sacrificing too many features/quality.

So, my questions are:

1. Just how bad is it to hook up my computer to the plasma? Like, if it’s just for random gaming, is that ok? I’m trying to get a ball park idea.

2. It sounds like, so long as I do a few things in the beginning, I’d need to really not pay attention to get any burn in on my plasma. Right?

3. With my viewing habbits (and for the record, I rarely watch TV, but I’d probably watch more if I got a new TV) does it make more sense for me to get an LCD? or is Plasma still a good option? the HD antenna would mostly be for sports, and action/crime shows.

4. Is the 650 really worth the extra $200 compared to the 550? What are the major differences?

Many thanks. I really do enjoy this site.

]]> By: girvin02 http://www.thebestplasmatv.com/guides/plasma-tv-buying-guide/#comment-1366 girvin02 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 20:39:28 +0000 http://www.thebestplasmatv.com/?p=180#comment-1366 I'm trying to make up my mind between the Panasonic TC-P58S1 & Samsung PN58B550. Both appear to be mid-level offerings, without many bells & whistles. I am mainly concerned with picture quality, when watching television, DVD movies, and the occasional sporting event. If price is the same, would you go with the Panasonic or the Samsung? Great website, thanks. I’m trying to make up my mind between the Panasonic TC-P58S1 & Samsung PN58B550. Both appear to be mid-level offerings, without many bells & whistles. I am mainly concerned with picture quality, when watching television, DVD movies, and the occasional sporting event. If price is the same, would you go with the Panasonic or the Samsung?

Great website, thanks.

]]> By: TheBestPlasmaTV.com http://www.thebestplasmatv.com/guides/plasma-tv-buying-guide/#comment-1346 TheBestPlasmaTV.com Sat, 16 Jan 2010 00:10:06 +0000 http://www.thebestplasmatv.com/?p=180#comment-1346 @Pod: TC-P58V10 is the best, followed by PN58B850, followed by TC-P58S1. Both panasonic models have better black levels, while the Samsung has somewhat more accurate colors. Check out the features as well and see which one comes with features you prefer more. @Pod: TC-P58V10 is the best, followed by PN58B850, followed by TC-P58S1. Both panasonic models have better black levels, while the Samsung has somewhat more accurate colors. Check out the features as well and see which one comes with features you prefer more.

]]> By: Pod http://www.thebestplasmatv.com/guides/plasma-tv-buying-guide/#comment-1294 Pod Tue, 15 Dec 2009 07:02:07 +0000 http://www.thebestplasmatv.com/?p=180#comment-1294 Hey all, I have little issue with making my mind up on the brand. Long story short, I had a Hitachi 55HDT52 on 4 year extended warranty. The panel died and I have been offered a replacement ( Panasonic TCP58S1 ). Looked at the S series and decided to add to the $1800 offered by the replacement value. So I added $1000.00 Canadian ( taxes in ) and was offered TCP58V10. As far as the unit is hard to get I was also offered 8 series plasma by Samsung PN58B850 ( or was asked to wait till mid Jan 2010 ) Now I have dilemma which to take. Any thoughts? Hey all,

I have little issue with making my mind up on the brand.

Long story short, I had a Hitachi 55HDT52 on 4 year extended warranty. The panel died and I have been offered a replacement ( Panasonic TCP58S1 ).

Looked at the S series and decided to add to the $1800 offered by the replacement value.
So I added $1000.00 Canadian ( taxes in ) and was offered TCP58V10.

As far as the unit is hard to get I was also offered 8 series plasma by Samsung PN58B850 ( or was asked to wait till mid Jan 2010 )

Now I have dilemma which to take.

Any thoughts?

]]> By: Fitness Freak http://www.thebestplasmatv.com/guides/plasma-tv-buying-guide/#comment-824 Fitness Freak Thu, 19 Mar 2009 06:54:21 +0000 http://www.thebestplasmatv.com/?p=180#comment-824 Still a confusion between Plasma or LCD?? Still a confusion between Plasma or LCD??

]]> By: alexander http://www.thebestplasmatv.com/guides/plasma-tv-buying-guide/#comment-11 alexander Fri, 03 Oct 2008 21:25:58 +0000 http://www.thebestplasmatv.com/?p=180#comment-11 thanks for the guide~ really the whole website made me decide to finally buy a plasma, cheers~ :) thanks for the guide~ really the whole website made me decide to finally buy a plasma, cheers~ :)

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