TV question

[RaginCagin]

Still in the market for a tv and trying to decide between these 2. I really dont want to spend more than $550 and I dont have to have the best tv on the market. Just want a quality one withoug alot of blur or glair. Anyone have opinions on these 2. I have read the Samsung has a buzzing noise but a little better picture than the LG. The LG is around $500 and the Samsung about $540.

Samsung PN42C450 42" Class Plasma HDTV - 720p, 1366x768, 16:9, 600Hz Subfield Motion Blur Reduction, 3x HDMI

LG 42pj350 42” Class High Definition Plasma TV (41.6” diagonally)

[LaAngler]

can't go wrong with either one imo

i'm shopping for a home theater in a box right now, looking at onkyo and denon's entry level set ups.

[RaginCagin]

Originally Posted by LaAngler

can't go wrong with either one imo

i'm shopping for a home theater in a box right now, looking at onkyo and denon's entry level set ups.

My step dad gave me his Yamaha surround system yesterday. It is about 7 years old but it sounds good and was free. I just need a tv, cant take my 27 inch sony any longer. After hooking up the surround sound yesterday I turned it on stadium sound and watched the outback bowl replay on ESPNU and realized my tv just was not cutting it.

[Salty]

Originally Posted by RaginCagin

My step dad gave me his Yamaha surround system yesterday. It is about 7 years old but it sounds good and was free. I just need a tv, cant take my 27 inch sony any longer. After hooking up the surround sound yesterday I turned it on stadium sound and watched the outback bowl replay on ESPNU and realized my tv just was not cutting it.

You do realize that...the bigger the picture...the bigger the losses will seem?

I bought a 42" LG HD last week. The only reason I didn't get the Vizio is because they only had in in 52". The LG has a good pic, tho.

[RaginCagin]

Originally Posted by Salty

You do realize that...the bigger the picture...the bigger the losses will seem?

I bought a 42" LG HD last week. The only reason I didn't get the Vizio is because they only had in in 52". The LG has a good pic, tho.

I am also a Cajun fan so i have been used to seeing losses my whole life

[SULPHITE]

Originally Posted by RaginCagin

I am also a Cajun fan so i have been used to seeing losses my whole life

AMEN BROTHER GO CAJUNS

If you have a room that is quite bright you will have some reflections on a Plasma(they use a glass like surface for the screen cover, sorta like an old tube TV) while LCD do not reflect lights, bright windows etc.

LCDs on the other hand have issues with motion blur(fast moving objects have jagged edges) and cannot handle deep blacks (dark blacks) they will seem washed out or gray. Therefore for watching movies (dark blacks colors) and sports a Plasma is better.

Depends on what you want to watch and your room condition...the LCDs are getting better with motion blur depends on the viewier. I am very picky.

I have a Pioneer plasma in a semi bright room I notice reflection a little but I've had a lot of people compliment the quality of the picture...but you better get HD programming from your cable provider, it is the key!!!

[specktator]

Originally Posted by LaAngler

can't go wrong with either one imo

i'm shopping for a home theater in a box right now, looking at onkyo and denon's entry level set ups.

got a practically new pioneer surround sound/home theater system set up at my house. i barely use it. will cut u a deal if u interested or anyone else interested PM me. paid $500 will sell for $300.

[Red Devil]

I heard the plasmas get too hot, so I opted for the vizio 42" 1080p 120 hz. Beautiful picture.

[ShadMan]

Go with a Vizio LCD! Cheaper and better than a plasma.

[jpeff31787]

Originally Posted by ShadMan

Go with a Vizio LCD! Cheaper and better than a plasma.

agree 100%

i hear plasmas don't last very long also

[RaginCagin]

Originally Posted by jpeff31787

agree 100%

i hear plasmas don't last very long also

I have read that used to be the case but have read that they have made big strides and that is not the case anymore and burnouts on the screen are really not a problem anymore. Anyone know this to be true?

[yak'em-n-stack'em]

Watch at best buy for open box tvs. I got my 42 inch plasma panasonic regularly 2100 got it for 600


Also depends on the use

Plasmas do get hot. But not too hot

Plasma is best for sports and low light environments

[ShadMan]

Originally Posted by yak'em-n-stack'em

Plasma is best for sports and low light environments

Actually, to state this properly, plasmas are ONLY good in low light environments, as the picture is not as bright as an LCD. LCDs are good for both low light and bright light environments. If you have windows in your room and don't always keep the curtains pulled closed, go LCD.

[Montauk17]

Between those two I would go with the samsung,love mine.

[RaginCagin]

Originally Posted by Montauk17

Between those two I would go with the samsung,love mine.

You have the 720p plasma? Any negatives? Have you noticed the huming noise I read about?

[LaAngler]

if you really feel like getting confused, head over to the avs forum

[RaginCagin]

I am terrible with anything electrical, i about blew a gasket hooking up surround sound yesterday then firuring out how to get the tv, stereo, and dvd player to all play through it. Took me 2 hours but I got it.

Shadman the cheapest vizio lcd I have found in 42" was $700. Thats $200 more than both the plasmas I found. You know of a website with cheaper prices.

[jpeff31787]

Originally Posted by RaginCagin

I am terrible with anything electrical, i about blew a gasket hooking up surround sound yesterday then firuring out how to get the tv, stereo, and dvd player to all play through it. Took me 2 hours but I got it.

Shadman the cheapest vizio lcd I have found in 42" was $700. Thats $200 more than both the plasmas I found. You know of a website with cheaper prices.

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Vizio-E420VO/13904834

[specktator]

i got a 50" Vizio Plasma. Been having it for a few years. I have never had one problem with my Plasma. It has a great picture. I play ps3 on it all the time. Never have any problems. They say you are not supposed to play games on it. It has never gotten too hot. I paid $1300 for it a few years ago. I think u can get them now for like $1100.
I have a 32" Polaroid LCD in my room that I bought from Wal Mart like 6 years ago. Paid like $900 for it. Has never given me one problem.
Amazing how much the price has dropped over the years.
I would go Samsung. For $550 for a 42," thats gonna be hard to beat.

[yak'em-n-stack'em]

Shad. My plasma is not in a dark room and there is no glare

And as far as not lasting as long. That's not true anymore