Samsung 43" Plasma TV $298 +$19 Shipping

[Doomer]

Yea, it's only 720p but still a great second TV or a kiddie TV at a great price.

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...=UAM-102344794

 

[Sonikku]

It says it's resolution is 1024x768, which is a 4x3 XGA resolution. But 720p, 1280x720 is a 16x9 resolution. If it's a 16x9 tv how is that working? Down scaling? Stretched pixels? I've never seen a resolution like that with an aspect ratio like that.

 

[Roland00Address]

It says it's resolution is 1024x768, which is a 4x3 XGA resolution. But 720p, 1280x720 is a 16x9 resolution. If it's a 16x9 tv how is that working? Down scaling? Stretched pixels? I've never seen a resolution like that with an aspect ratio like that.

Plasma tvs can have streched pixels that are "rectangular" instead of square.

 

[Bman123]

It's a decent set for the price i had one before i bought my vizio this year and i paid almost 450 for it a couple years ago

 

[VirtualLarry]

Sure, it may be cheap, but is it cheap to run? Plasmas eat up a lot of juice.

I would rather have picked up the Seiki 4K 39" LED LCD TV / monitor for $300 when it was on sale at Walmart and Amazon.com.

 

[MadScientist]

Sure, it may be cheap, but is it cheap to run? Plasmas eat up a lot of juice.

Plasmas do use more electricity than LEDs, more noticeable for the larger TVs. For a 43" plasma, watched 5 hours a day, the difference though is <$5.00/yr.

http://www.rtings.com/info/lcd-vs-led-vs-plasma/power-consumption-and-electricity-cost

 

[ElFenix]

for TV watching 720 is fine (most tv is 720 anyway) and unless you're sitting right up on it you can't tell the difference anyway.

 

[Sohaltang]

Plasma tvs can have streched pixels that are "rectangular" instead of square.

*ONLY* 42 inch plasma do this due to size limitations. I love love plasma but these 42 low end plasma are crap. They were the first flat screen HDTV's released and gave plasma a bad rep. I would take a 1080P LCD at 42 inches if i could not afford a better plasma.

 

[Sohaltang]

Sadly this Tv is likely a better alternative for a second TV or a kids room. Cheaper too.

Tigerdirect hot deal

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Westinghous...1451430908?pt=Televisions&hash=item4ad7ff93fc

 

[Awesomedude99]

Sure, it may be cheap, but is it cheap to run? Plasmas eat up a lot of juice.

I would rather have picked up the Seiki 4K 39" LED LCD TV / monitor for $300 when it was on sale at Walmart and Amazon.com.

I agree. Plasma TV's use real high power and they get really hot. stable images also leave shoadows in the screen.I've had one. New LED TV's do not have that problem anymore. Got to move in with time. Price is good anyway

 

[Zivic]

I agree. Plasma TV's use real high power and they get really hot. stable images also leave shoadows in the screen.I've had one. New LED TV's do not have that problem anymore. Got to move in with time. Price is good anyway

fud fud fud fud fud fud

plasma in general still bests LED (LCD backlit by LED)... I know nothing of this model, but ignorance is definitely bliss in this thread

 

[poofyhairguy]

Excellent deal OP.

If anyone cares about retrogaming this might be the best flatscreen panel ever made for the purpose. Low input lag and low resolution. Lots of talk online about that....

 

[Pariah]

I agree. Plasma TV's use real high power and they get really hot. stable images also leave shoadows in the screen.I've had one. New LED TV's do not have that problem anymore. Got to move in with time. Price is good anyway

When did you own a plasma? The early 2000's?

The demise of the plasma TV is probably the worst thing to happen to home theater enthusiasts in recent memory.

 

[compcons]

Amen to that!

I read a rumor that Samsung is dropping plasma. I hate to see it go from one of the better companies. If Panasonic exits, I'm stocking up!

 

[weevilone]

If Panasonic exits, I'm stocking up!

You're too late.

 

[dairen]

Sadly, the rumor about Samsung is true. Latest news is that they're shutting down the production on Nov 30, 2014 and the top of the line F8500's are getting hard to find.

Panasonic stopped plasma production earlier this year. Last year's ZT60 and VT60 are already commanding premium prices.

Thankfully I got a 55" VT50 last year, but was planning to upgrade to 65" this year. *SIGH* Once again the best loses the popularity contest.

Plasma's aren't recommended as kiddie TVs. They're prone to image retention and eventually burn-in, especially from games with static Heads Up Displays.

 

[Kilim]

Any trick to the $19 shipping? I went to order it and they are trying to charge about 60 dollars and I saw no options with shipping speed/carrier. I am in southern california.

 

[thescreensavers]

I have the 51" version of that TV and got a Roku Stick with it for 425 out the door at brandsmart.

We are 12 feet away from the TV so 1080 isnt an issue not having, and for the size nothing comes close to the price. Quality wise colors are good and plenty of people on the web with suggested tuning settings.

Its a great TV for the price (51") We also only watch 2-3 hours per day so no big issues with power.

We run the TV at low brightness for the first few hundred hours to ensure no burn in in issues.

 

[RedChief]

I picked up the 51" version of this from BestBuy for 399. While it is nice, it ended up in our bedroom. My Living room has a large skylight so is very bright during the day. Compared to my 7 year old 42"Westinghouse, it was noticeably dark.

It is a nice set though.

 

[Centauri]

These sets are absolute sleepers for the money. Toss in the calibration codes from places like AVS Forum and you'll be astounded by what you got for the price.

 

[killster1]

Never had plasma before got 60 lg pb6600 for 700. Its amazing picture had ghost that went away very quickly from three people playing mine craft to long. This is tempting to buy for gift. If u have bright house then led is only choice but if serious about quality seems plasma is king. Only reason they getting rid of them is they cost more to make so less profit than cheap ass lcd

 

[Staples]

It says it's resolution is 1024x768, which is a 4x3 XGA resolution. But 720p, 1280x720 is a 16x9 resolution. If it's a 16x9 tv how is that working? Down scaling? Stretched pixels? I've never seen a resolution like that with an aspect ratio like that.

I am not sure why but all 720p plasmas as are at that resolution instead of 1280x720 as you would think.

 

[GreenGhost]

Just myth rehashing in this thread. It looks an updated model (450 series) of the one I have. One can't notice it's 720p (I forget it all the time) and my Samsung's image quality is still great after so many years.

I'd buy another plasma today.

 

[Carlitos714]

Best buy has it for 299.

 

[Kilim]

Best buy has it for 299.

They sure did, you just lightened my wallet! Thanks for the tip!

They had the 51in of the same model (720p) for 399. Could only notice the difference if I was looking for it, I have the 60in 1080p model (5500 series, Samsung too) from Costco. Plus, I am only about 5 feet from the screen. I use the 51in as my bedroom tv.