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Used toshiba plasma TV

CPA

CPA

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Someone near where I live is selling this plasma for $1000. It includes a reticulating wall mount. The TV is almost 3 years old and has a contrast of only 1000:1. He stated there are no dead pixels, but a strip on the top left of the monitor - 3/4 inches wide by 6 inches long that lights up but shows no pic - strange.

Should I hold off and get something new - I think CC has a Panasonic 50" for about $2k or is this worth the 1K?
 
Not worth it all. Its already broken, low contrast, and who knows how many images are burned into it.

Plus you can find a Panasonic 42" plasma new for less than 1500 every now and again.
 
Originally posted by: CPA
Someone near where I live is selling this plasma for $1000. It includes a reticulating wall mount. The TV is almost 3 years old and has a contrast of only 1000:1. He stated there are no dead pixels, but a strip on the top left of the monitor - 3/4 inches wide by 6 inches long that lights up but shows no pic - strange.

Should I hold off and get something new - I think CC has a Panasonic 50" for about $2k or is this worth the 1K?
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um, pass. There are definitely better deals to be had. I'm sure you could at least find a similarly priced brand new DLP, with better PQ. If you're committed to Plasma, spend a little more for some piece of mind and something that isn't a piece of junk.
 
Originally posted by: R Nilla
Originally posted by: CPA
Someone near where I live is selling this plasma for $1000. It includes a reticulating wall mount. The TV is almost 3 years old and has a contrast of only 1000:1. He stated there are no dead pixels, but a strip on the top left of the monitor - 3/4 inches wide by 6 inches long that lights up but shows no pic - strange.

Should I hold off and get something new - I think CC has a Panasonic 50" for about $2k or is this worth the 1K?
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um, pass. There are definitely better deals to be had. I'm sure you could at least find a similarly priced brand new DLP, with better PQ. If you're committed to Plasma, spend a little more for some piece of mind and something that isn't a piece of junk.
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DLP is definatley NOT a better picture quality than plasma. Plasma is the best picture available right now.

In regards to OP, do not buy.

 
The technoloy has changed and improved quite a bit in the past three years... In fact depending on the size, LCDs are a better option. My 26 inch widescreen Samsung has a contrast ratio of 4000:1 . Granted it was $1200 for a 26 inch but you can find many deals out there if you are willing to spend a little more.

In laments terms the better the contrast ratio the better the picture. I wouldn't even think of anything less than 8000:1 for 50 inch or larger.
 
Originally posted by: Snakexor
DLP is definatley NOT a better picture quality than plasma. Plasma is the best picture available right now.

In regards to OP, do not buy.
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New Plasmas, yes, but a 3-year-old Plasma with a broken screen?
 
Originally posted by: Gand1
The technoloy has changed and improved quite a bit in the past three years... In fact depending on the size, LCDs are a better option. My 26 inch widescreen Samsung has a contrast ratio of 4000:1 . Granted it was $1200 for a 26 inch but you can find many deals out there if you are willing to spend a little more.

In laments terms the better the contrast ratio the better the picture. I wouldn't even think of anything less than 8000:1 for 50 inch or larger.
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So much misinformation on this forum. Contrast ratio may be one of the worst specs to look at when buying a TV. There is no standard for measuring contrast. Samsungs 4000:1 could be 10:1 on a Pioneer.

Plasmas are not available under 37", so that comparison is terrible. There is no minimum contrast ration for size.
 
Originally posted by: R Nilla
Originally posted by: CPA
Someone near where I live is selling this plasma for $1000. It includes a reticulating wall mount. The TV is almost 3 years old and has a contrast of only 1000:1. He stated there are no dead pixels, but a strip on the top left of the monitor - 3/4 inches wide by 6 inches long that lights up but shows no pic - strange.

Should I hold off and get something new - I think CC has a Panasonic 50" for about $2k or is this worth the 1K?
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um, pass. There are definitely better deals to be had. I'm sure you could at least find a similarly priced brand new DLP, with better PQ. If you're committed to Plasma, spend a little more for some piece of mind and something that isn't a piece of junk.
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It's going up on a wall, so either plasma or LCD.
 
Originally posted by: Snakexor
Originally posted by: Gand1
The technoloy has changed and improved quite a bit in the past three years... In fact depending on the size, LCDs are a better option. My 26 inch widescreen Samsung has a contrast ratio of 4000:1 . Granted it was $1200 for a 26 inch but you can find many deals out there if you are willing to spend a little more.

In laments terms the better the contrast ratio the better the picture. I wouldn't even think of anything less than 8000:1 for 50 inch or larger.
Click to expand...

So much misinformation on this forum. Contrast ratio may be one of the worst specs to look at when buying a TV. There is no standard for measuring contrast. Samsungs 4000:1 could be 10:1 on a Pioneer.

Plasmas are not available under 37", so that comparison is terrible. There is no minimum contrast ration for size.
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oh come on. you know thats a bunch of BS. this forum is full of experts on everything. how can anyone be wrong here?
 
Philips refurb 50" plasma was for 1k, vizio 50" plasma was for abour 1.3k at costco (check fatwallet). Why wud you want to buy a broken 3 yr old plasma from Toshiba who has probably the lowest market share in terms of plasma sales.
 
Originally posted by: Snakexor
Originally posted by: Gand1
The technoloy has changed and improved quite a bit in the past three years... In fact depending on the size, LCDs are a better option. My 26 inch widescreen Samsung has a contrast ratio of 4000:1 . Granted it was $1200 for a 26 inch but you can find many deals out there if you are willing to spend a little more.

In laments terms the better the contrast ratio the better the picture. I wouldn't even think of anything less than 8000:1 for 50 inch or larger.
Click to expand...

So much misinformation on this forum. Contrast ratio may be one of the worst specs to look at when buying a TV. There is no standard for measuring contrast. Samsungs 4000:1 could be 10:1 on a Pioneer.

Plasmas are not available under 37", so that comparison is terrible. There is no minimum contrast ration for size.
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And that's why I said in laments terms.... I do know contrast ratio measurements differ between manufacturers. It's just a decent base to start from. Since I am not going to get in to a pissing match about misinformation, I will drop it. And now you know why my post count is so low, try to help someone out a bit and all you people can do is be pricks.
 
I just got the 42" Panasonic plasma (new, not reburb) from frys.com for $1099 shipped. Last week, the price literally changed by the day between $1099 and $1199.

Ordered on Thursday, DHL delivered it Monday about 9:30am to my house.
 
Originally posted by: Gand1
Originally posted by: Snakexor
Originally posted by: Gand1
The technoloy has changed and improved quite a bit in the past three years... In fact depending on the size, LCDs are a better option. My 26 inch widescreen Samsung has a contrast ratio of 4000:1 . Granted it was $1200 for a 26 inch but you can find many deals out there if you are willing to spend a little more.

In laments terms the better the contrast ratio the better the picture. I wouldn't even think of anything less than 8000:1 for 50 inch or larger.
Click to expand...

So much misinformation on this forum. Contrast ratio may be one of the worst specs to look at when buying a TV. There is no standard for measuring contrast. Samsungs 4000:1 could be 10:1 on a Pioneer.

Plasmas are not available under 37", so that comparison is terrible. There is no minimum contrast ration for size.
Click to expand...


And that's why I said in laments terms.... I do know contrast ratio measurements differ between manufacturers. It's just a decent base to start from. Since I am not going to get in to a pissing match about misinformation, I will drop it. And now you know why my post count is so low, try to help someone out a bit and all you people can do is be pricks.
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wtf is laments terms? i think you used it earlier in the thread too.
 
Originally posted by: pontifex
Originally posted by: Gand1
Originally posted by: Snakexor
Originally posted by: Gand1
The technoloy has changed and improved quite a bit in the past three years... In fact depending on the size, LCDs are a better option. My 26 inch widescreen Samsung has a contrast ratio of 4000:1 . Granted it was $1200 for a 26 inch but you can find many deals out there if you are willing to spend a little more.

In laments terms the better the contrast ratio the better the picture. I wouldn't even think of anything less than 8000:1 for 50 inch or larger.
Click to expand...

So much misinformation on this forum. Contrast ratio may be one of the worst specs to look at when buying a TV. There is no standard for measuring contrast. Samsungs 4000:1 could be 10:1 on a Pioneer.

Plasmas are not available under 37", so that comparison is terrible. There is no minimum contrast ration for size.
Click to expand...


And that's why I said in laments terms.... I do know contrast ratio measurements differ between manufacturers. It's just a decent base to start from. Since I am not going to get in to a pissing match about misinformation, I will drop it. And now you know why my post count is so low, try to help someone out a bit and all you people can do is be pricks.
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wtf is laments terms? i think you used it earlier in the thread too.
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laymen?

To OP. NO!
 
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