tv acquisition advice

[Goeth]

Hello guys,
I need an opinion from specialists and this is why I am posting here.

I want to make a tv upgrade in my living room. Now I have a 4 or 5 yrs old Panasonic plasma p42gt40 (afaik).
I would like to buy a bigger tv, with a bit more tech inside (3D, bigger screen, improved panel etc.)

Facts:
- distance from me to tv approx 3 meters, that is 9 feet (give or take)
- light environment - average during day cos I have curtains, so contrast ratio might not be an issue.

I would like to continue with Panasonic, but Samsung is also ok.

What is your advice between p55vt60 plasma and the new tx55as800 led?

I know the bonus and malus of plasma vs led. For image quality I'd choose plasma, however the new tech gimmicks from the led tvs sound very appealing. On the other hand, I have in my appartment other SMART tv's but I don't think that I used the "smart" features more than 5 hours on aggregate in 1 year.
The price (in Romania) is an advantage for the plasma (1400 EUR plasma against 1800 EUR the LED, that is approx a 600 USD difference).

Thanks a lot.

 

[DesiPower]

You can go as big as 55" without any problem

There's nothing wrong with plasma, go for it if its cheaper

As far as latest tech is concerned, "Smart" TV is more useful than a 3D, although I am sure all 3Ds today are smart. But if you can get a smart TV without 3D that yo like, and save some money, then I would go for that.

p55vt60 has pretty good reviews

 

[Anubis]

id be surprised if you were still able to find a VT60.

 

[poofyhairguy]

id be surprised if you were still able to find a VT60.

Exactly. It is the much better TV but it is no longer being made. If you can buy one it is a slam dunk.

The best plasma you can still get is the F8500:

http://www.cnet.com/news/why-samsungs-f8500-is-the-last-great-plasma-tv/

The LED would be a step back in PQ in some areas.

 

[Goeth]

thanks for the answers, friends.
i can buy one, it is not an issue. here in Romania, 1500 EUR is quite an amount, so it's not like they are queuing for a big screen plasma.

 

[mnewsham]

i can buy one, it is not an issue. here in Romania, 1500 EUR is quite an amount, so it's not like they are queuing for a big screen plasma.

I have seen the P55VT60 go for $4k+ USD in the US.

 

[BarkingGhostar]

I just mentioned in another thread that I noticed a Samsung 60" plasma going for $750. I was so tempted, but the Vizio and Panasonic plasmas I already have are still working.

 

[olds]

I doubt you'd find one but I wouldn't get a VT60 if it'll be used as a computer monitor. I have image retention issues from my browser.
Maybe my tv is trying to tell me something?

 

[Goeth]

thanks for the replies. i bought the p55vt60. approx $ 2,600. it s great.
topic closed tyvm

 

[poofyhairguy]

Cheers, that is a great set!!!