time for a new TV?

[lonwa]

Hey guys,

I already own a nice Pioneer Elite Plasma (about 8 years old - non-kuro) TV which is not 1080P native (its 768 native). It looks great when I watch HDTV and BR movies. Because its older however, there is a lot of wasted space. I can fill the same space in my entertainment cabinet with the newer 60 inch plasmas.

If I buy a 60 inch Panasonic (or some other brand plasma) that is 1080P native, will the picture really be better than my Pioneer Elite? Obviously the screen is bigger. I know that just in resolution is will be better, but is a newer (lesser) Panasonic with higher resolution really a better TV, or is my old Elite still better than the latest from non-Pioneer manufacturers?

Just curious what you guys think.

Also, don't bother trying to convince me to buy an LCD or LED TV.

Thanks

Lonwa

 

[ImcLoud]

I would get an LED, they use way less energy , jk...

I think 9 years of technology should give you a better picture even with the larger display...

One of my employees just bought a 60" LG plasma, it is definitely a nice picture, his was on sale for $900, {I know because I let him borrow truck to go pick it up and my credit card to pay for it, then I had to go help mont it because they couldnt find a stud, they were useing a 1/2" nail to find a stud, I wish I took a picture of all the tiny holes in the plaster above the baseboard, they checked every 1/4" for about 4 feet...!!! you may be able to see why he only make s$15.50 per hour lol, actually a really good kid though...}

ANYWAY, go for the new tv, sell your while its still worth something, after almost a decade it doesnt owe you anything that is for sure...