mid range 1080p 47" LCD or high end 720p 50" plasma

[s52e368]

thoughts on this?

i cant decide

mid range
westinghouse 47" 1080p lcd

or

samsung higher end 50" plasma

 

[avaserfi]

I would get the samsung. I am a fan of their screens far more than westinghouse...plus its bigger and at those sizes you probably won't see much of a difference between the 720p and 1080p especially with the samsungs better processing.

 

[s52e368]

I would get the samsung. I am a fan of their screens far more than westinghouse...plus its bigger and at those sizes you probably won't see much of a difference between the 720p and 1080p especially with the samsungs better processing.

yea im looking at the sammy 5064 but im not quite sure on what i want to do

i saw both at bestbuy and the sammy looked brighter but grainy maybe the feed ?

 

[avaserfi]

BB uses a HD stored feed that is 720p and not the greatest quality. Also, the screen was probably not properly calibrated.

 

[stratman]

thoughts on this?

i cant decide

mid range
westinghouse 47" 1080p lcd

or

samsung higher end 50" plasma

Steer clear of Westinghouse, there have been many reliability issues associated with this brand. Get the Sammy, you'd be better off.

 

[BMXTRIX]

I would definitely go with plasma over most LCD purchases, but if you are going LCD, you will need to consider your brands carefully to get something of quality - which will typically end up putting you at a price range that is higher than plasma will run you for 50".

The biggest issue I see right now is that there are a lot more LCD manufacturers in the business than plasma manufacturers... and the quality of these LCD displays is all over the place. You can only count on a few companies to deliver the good stuff when it comes to LCD. Those tend to be the Sony, Sharp, and Samsung displays. Pretty rock solid guarantee that you will get decent quality there.

From plasma, you kind of have similar statements: Panasonic, Samsung, and Pioneer. I would buy a Pioneer in a second over the other two brands given the chance.

check out: www.bestbuyplasma.com for a pretty good look at what some decent pricing could be. Some stores come close, but not often.

 

[The Dukester]

I also would go with the plasma over the LCD and, if you can swing it, go for a Pioneer plasma. They just plain have the best picture to me. Basically ditto for BMX's post except for the quality on the Sony LCDs. As for picture quality, I would agree but I have friends that have had numerous problems with their tvs.

 

[FguerraG]

I've just bougth a sammy 5054

went to BB and from what I could see I was blown away , the difference against some 1080p was almost unnoticeable
(I know this is just my opinion but still) they had it on sale @ $,1800

So I went back home searched around and from what I could find the only difference between the 5054 & 5064 is a usb input (for pics and music?), since I don't need it I got the 5054 online for $1,600 shiping included a steal if you ask me.

It's scheduled for delivery this friday , I'll report my findings.

hope this helps.

 

[mtrycrafts]

yea im looking at the sammy 5064 but im not quite sure on what i want to do

i saw both at bestbuy and the sammy looked brighter but grainy maybe the feed ?

What will this be used for, TV or movies? How far away will you be sitting?

TV will not be broadcasting 1080p in my lifetime that I know, 720p and 1080i yes.
May not be worth it to get 1080p, even for hi def, screen too small.

 

[TheXeelee]

thoughts on this?

i cant decide

mid range
westinghouse 47" 1080p lcd

or

samsung higher end 50" plasma

Definitely avoid the Westinghouse. I have a 27 inch 720p LCD by Westinghouse that I got for Christmas only 7 months or so ago, and yesterday morning it wouldn't output audio. I have it hooked up to an old Sony boombox (I know this is sad, but its what a college kid can afford, hey it still sounds better than the TV speakers) and yesterday it just stopped working. TV speakers still work, but it won't output sound. Obviously I thought it was the stereo, but I hooked in my computer and it worked fine, so definitely the TV. I definitely will not buy a Westinghouse for my next TV.

 

[s52e368]

What will this be used for, TV or movies? How far away will you be sitting?

TV will not be broadcasting 1080p in my lifetime that I know, 720p and 1080i yes.
May not be worth it to get 1080p, even for hi def, screen too small.

ill be 8-17' from the unit.

digitail hd cable from twc
movies

 

[s52e368]

I've just bougth a sammy 5054

went to BB and from what I could see I was blown away , the difference against some 1080p was almost unnoticeable
(I know this is just my opinion but still) they had it on sale @ $,1800

So I went back home searched around and from what I could find the only difference between the 5054 & 5064 is a usb input (for pics and music?), since I don't need it I got the 5054 online for $1,600 shiping included a steal if you ask me.

It's scheduled for delivery this friday , I'll report my findings.

hope this helps.

anti glare ability is the main difference between the two

 

[alexsound]

Westinghouse vs Samsung ? Doesn't matter what the "P" factor is, go with the Samsung. As it stands right now, IF you want to go with a high perfoming LCD flat panel , you go with the 3 S's - Samsung, Sony, Sharp. HOWEVER, if you want plasma, then Samsung is also a good choice, EVEN if it is only a 720P panel. Specified resolution isn't the only criteria you need to look at when getting a display. I've seen quite a few "1080P" LCD displays that don't hold a candle in overall picture quality to similarly priced plasmas.
I would also suggest looking at Panasonic and LG plasma sets. ESPECIALLY
Panasonic.

 

[jcPanny]

Costco LCDs.

Costco has a pretty good deal on a 46" 1080p Scepter LCD.
http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product.aspx?whse=BC&topnav=&prodid=11214671&ec=BC-EC877-CatHome&pos=9&lang=en-US

I have been happy with my 32" Scepter and also have one of their 20" LCD computer monitors. They also have a great return policy.

 

[s52e368]

Costco has a pretty good deal on a 46" 1080p Scepter LCD.
http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product.aspx?whse=BC&topnav=&prodid=11214671&ec=BC-EC877-CatHome&pos=9&lang=en-US

I have been happy with my 32" Scepter and also have one of their 20" LCD computer monitors. They also have a great return policy.

LOL i watched the release of this via AVS and am not pleased neither are 80% of the folks that purchased the units.

 

[s52e368]

my only reserve is putting a plasma in place of this old tube

and in front of these windows

 

[BMXTRIX]

I would go with a plasma but then would use a pivoting mount. Just tilt it slightly forward and put it up a bit higher on the wall. This way you won't be getting any glare from the widows reflected back at you.

Even in your photo you can clearly see that the only reflection you are getting is from where the TV is curved and angles back towards you. With plasma, when you aren't in a direct reflection line to the windows, you don't get any glare.

 

[ivseenbetter]

I would definitely go with plasma over most LCD purchases, but if you are going LCD, you will need to consider your brands carefully to get something of quality - which will typically end up putting you at a price range that is higher than plasma will run you for 50".

The biggest issue I see right now is that there are a lot more LCD manufacturers in the business than plasma manufacturers... and the quality of these LCD displays is all over the place. You can only count on a few companies to deliver the good stuff when it comes to LCD. Those tend to be the Sony, Sharp, and Samsung displays. Pretty rock solid guarantee that you will get decent quality there.

From plasma, you kind of have similar statements: Panasonic, Samsung, and Pioneer. I would buy a Pioneer in a second over the other two brands given the chance.

check out: www.bestbuyplasma.com for a pretty good look at what some decent pricing could be. Some stores come close, but not often.

I agree with what you are saying but I thought I read that bestbuyplasma wasn't always a reputable place to buy from. Just checking to see if you heard otherwise or maybe have some experience to the contrary.

 

[alexsound]

You need window treatments...........badly. It seems to me
you want more of a moviegoing, large screen type of experience and
even with the brightest LCD, all that ambient light will take away from
the viewing experience, especially with movies when you upgrade to a
bigger screen.

 

[ParadigmDawg]

You can do it just move slowly and follow my direction.

1. Carefully unload the new TV from your truck or SUV
2. I know you are strong but get a buddy to help you move it into the house. Stop right after you enter the house and place it on the floor
3. Slowly move over to the 13" tube TV and place an arm around each side
4. Bending at the knees, pick it up and walk it over to the garage
5. Carefully put it on the work bench for later use. This will come in handy when your wife won’t let you in the house secondary to your excessive spending on AV gear (more on this later)
6. Now lift the plasma out of the box and assemble it on the stand
7. Hook up everything except the audio system
8. Fall down on your knees and start crying uncontrollably
9. Your Wife will now come to your side and ask what’s wrong
10. Tell her you can’t bear hooking this up to your inadequate HT set up and you don’t know if you want to live
11. Still sobbing and with your head held low; get into the passenger side of the car
12. The entire drive, to the hi-end store, continue crying and say over and over that you don’t deserve a women like her
13. Ok don’t cry once you are in the store…she married a man for God’s sake and she wants you acting like on once you are in public
14. Now don’t get too crazy here but pick out stuff you really want but do it quickly
15. Don’t say a word on the way home and no more crying, don’t even look her in the eyes
16. Very quickly hook everything up; (there is no time here for wire management and don’t be concerned with small scratches or scuffs) just get it done quickly
17. Go out in the garage and hook up the 13” tube and start crying again
18. She will come out and talk you into going back in the house and showing her your new toys
19. Tell her once again you don’t deserve someone like her
20. Prepare to spend most of the next 2 years in the garage as she will figure out your play over the next couple of days but hey…you have a great HT at this point.

Disclaimer: if you are single or Gay; I don’t think this will work…

my only reserve is putting a plasma in place of this old tube

and in front of these windows