- Jul 3, 2003
- 74,459
- 854
- 126
Plasma TV experts...what do you think of this TV?
- Thread starter JulesMaximus
- Start date
I have spent the last two months looking at plasma tv's Im buying one next week and decided on the Samsung HP-S5053. The picture quality is above any panasonic out there. I'd recommend the Samsung HP-S5053 so far after looking at them all in person.
Panasonic makes an excellent plasma.
Honestly, my only concern is the lack of 1080p. I am in the market for a new TV and was looking at that exact model. I have decided to wait it out or go with the 47" 1080p Vizio that Costco has about the same price.
Honestly, my only concern is the lack of 1080p. I am in the market for a new TV and was looking at that exact model. I have decided to wait it out or go with the 47" 1080p Vizio that Costco has about the same price.
- Jul 3, 2003
- 74,459
- 854
- 126
- Jul 3, 2003
- 74,459
- 854
- 126
I am thinking of buying the same TV from Best Buy because they have it at the same price but their PSP is 4 years (instead of 3 at CC) and about $200 cheaper (yes, I buy PSP on big-ticket items
). Also, for some reason, my cart on CC shows a $54 shipping charge even though the item page shows free shipping ). Last night BB had a free massage chair with the TV at the same price - I'm kicking myself for not getting it According to avsforum it is the best bang for the buck (unless you don't care about the connectors and would rather go with the professional version). I checked it out myself and it was comparable to the more expensive Pioneer 5070HD as long as you don't leave the panny on Vivid mode (I spoke with a Panasonic Rep at BB who insisted that it be changed back to Vivid mode even though the picture looked like crap).
Whatever you do, don't buy it at tvauthority.com - if you've seen their resellerratings and the recent comments on avsforum, you would know. I was one click away from completing checkout when I decided to research that site a little more - they are an avsforum sponsor and you'd think that should count for something, but apparently doesn't. avsforum mods also seem to restrict negative comments about their sponsors (which makes them lose their own credibility a little with me :| )
- Jul 3, 2003
- 74,459
- 854
- 126
Would there really be a huge difference between the image quality? I'm sure the new sets will be expensive...
MrChad
Lifer
- Aug 22, 2001
- 13,507
- 3
- 81
I have the 42" version and it's an excellent TV. The PQ is great on both SD and HD content.
This white paper (PDF) has some good information on plasmas and the proper way to care for them after you purchase one.
Yes, there will likely be a large price difference. I am guessing the 50" 1080p set will be about $2800-3200. That is the reason these sets are so cheap, people are trying to clear out their inventory of last year's sets.
In terms of PQ, if you are watching 1080p content you will definitely see a difference from 720p content. The difference between 1080i and 1080p is debatable. In any case I plan on using my XBox360/HD-DVD with it so 1080p is important to me.
- Jul 3, 2003
- 74,459
- 854
- 126
Originally posted by: athithi
I am thinking of buying the same TV from Best Buy because they have it at the same price but their PSP is 4 years (instead of 3 at CC) and about $200 cheaper (yes, I buy PSP on big-ticket items
According to avsforum it is the best bang for the buck (unless you don't care about the connectors and would rather go with the professional version). I checked it out myself and it was comparable to the more expensive Pioneer 5070HD as long as you don't leave the panny on Vivid mode (I spoke with a Panasonic Rep at BB who insisted that it be changed back to Vivid mode even though the picture looked like crap).
Whatever you do, don't buy it at tvauthority.com - if you've seen their resellerratings and the recent comments on avsforum, you would know. I was one click away from completing checkout when I decided to research that site a little more - they are an avsforum sponsor and you'd think that should count for something, but apparently doesn't. avsforum mods also seem to restrict negative comments about their sponsors (which makes them lose their own credibility a little with me :| )
No, I wasn't going to buy it there. I was just trying to find out what the dimensions were and they had them listed on their site. That's why I linked to it...it was convenient is all.
Im down to two online stores which ever is cheeper the day I buy it they are the winner. I have been to bestbuy/CC/HHgregg/sears and looked at every TV even projection other than the SONY LCD HD's the samsung was much more crisp and had a cleaner picture. I was tempted to get the 50" hitatchi J&R has for $1800 but it just wasnt as clear as the samsung. I had them try it on blueray and dvd plus there instore broadcast. The samsung hands down takes the cake for the money. Newegg sells the samsung BTW the online prices are in flux for some reason as much as $200 in a day. Im waiting it out for a week or so. if you grab the 5073 it has the cable card slot and SD slot etc.
Pete
I have mine hooked up to my computer via 9800 pro AIW card and Component video and it looks great....
Sorry, but I have to say it: any plasma TV is an over-priced piece of crap. What do you get for your $1,500 price premium over and above a DLP TV? A little more brightness? Yeah, sure, that's worth it. :roll:
brandonbull
Diamond Member
- May 3, 2005
- 6,330
- 1,203
- 126
TRENDING THREADS
-
Discussion Intel current and future Lakes & Rapids thread- Started by TheF34RChannel
- Replies: 23K
-
Discussion Zen 5 Speculation (EPYC Turin and Strix Point/Granite Ridge - Ryzen 9000)- Started by DisEnchantment
- Replies: 10K
-
Discussion Speculation: Zen 4 (EPYC 4 "Genoa", Ryzen 7000, etc.)- Started by Vattila
- Replies: 13K
-
Discussion Intel Meteor, Arrow, Lunar & Panther Lakes Discussion Threads
- Started by Tigerick
- Replies: 7K
-
Facebook
Twitter