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Nick Mangold

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Apr 16, 2011 10:43 PM
Just returned our POS Vizio lcd to Costco and want to pick up a new tv tomorrow. The two I am trying to choose between are a 50" LG (50PV400, Costco's version of the 50PV450) or a 50" 3D Panasonic (50GT25).
Apr 16, 2011 10:43pm
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Nick Mangold

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Apr 16, 2011 10:45 PM
The Panasonic is a model I've been thinking about getting for a long time but I was impressed with the LG when I saw it tonight. It has a much slimmer profile than the Panny, which is nice for our living room. It's eventually going to be moved up to my office, though, so I'm not sure it's that big of a deal long term.
Apr 16, 2011 10:45pm
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Nick Mangold

32,056 posts
Apr 16, 2011 10:46 PM
LG plasma

Panasonic plasma
Apr 16, 2011 10:46pm
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gut

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Apr 16, 2011 10:49 PM
CNET is great for reviews of tv's. There's really nothing of value anyone can tell you about those two particular tv's, other than Panasonic has a very good reputation (although there's been a fair variance even within models year-to-year, but that might be a very nuanced perspective of videophiles).

If it were me, I'd look at updated reviews of 2010, even 2009, models to see what models have held-up the best (i.e., I know at least one Panasonic model had significant deterioration in black performance in less than just 1 year), then go look online to see if you can pick one up (but be careful who you order from online). Probably by far your best option, and best value.
Apr 16, 2011 10:49pm
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gut

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Apr 16, 2011 10:51 PM
http://reviews.cnet.com/best-hdtvs/

Looks like CNET rates your Panasonic as the best (this is also where I saw the blurb on deteriorating black performance - prior year model)
Apr 16, 2011 10:51pm
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Nick Mangold

32,056 posts
Apr 16, 2011 10:53 PM
That's the VT model, not the GT model.
Apr 16, 2011 10:53pm
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Nick Mangold

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Apr 16, 2011 10:53 PM
Sorry, that was for overall tv. The GT was included in the best overall plasmas.
Apr 16, 2011 10:53pm
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dave

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Apr 16, 2011 10:55 PM
I have a 50inch LG plasma, had it for about 2 yrs. No complaints at all, but I don't know anything about the panasonic.
Apr 16, 2011 10:55pm
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Nick Mangold

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Apr 16, 2011 10:57 PM
The LG is $799, the Panasonic is $879.

I've been eyeing the Panasonic model for a long time now, like I said earlier, but the LG really impressed me. My only issue with it is that it appears to be a newish model so there aren't many reviews out there for it yet.
Apr 16, 2011 10:57pm
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gut

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Apr 16, 2011 10:59 PM
They don't have a review for that particular LG....I think the Panasonic is the easy choice. According to CNET, Samsung and Panasonic are easily the two best plasma brands right now.

LG is generally a pretty good brand, Panasonic has just been in this game quite a bit longer.
Apr 16, 2011 10:59pm
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brutus161

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Apr 17, 2011 7:12 AM
If you are thinking plasma, then Panasonic is the way to go. I love mine, and apparently so did my dad and my father-in-law, be ause they both bought one after seeing mine.
Apr 17, 2011 7:12am
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Bio-Hazzzzard

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Apr 17, 2011 7:44 AM
justincredible;742834 wrote:The LG is $799, the Panasonic is $879.

but the LG really impressed me.

I was impressed by the LG as well but we have had nothing but trouble with it. It started with the sound, then the screen quality dropped significantly, and did I mention the black line one inch wide and ten inches long at the top of the screen. All of the troubles started in the first two years although the sound issue was fixed under warranty. LG is a huge POS IMHO.
Apr 17, 2011 7:44am
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captvern

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Apr 17, 2011 11:50 AM
I got the Panasonic it is great no complaints.
Apr 17, 2011 11:50am
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Automatik

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Apr 17, 2011 2:32 PM
I have a Viera......love it. But you really can't go wrong with either.
Apr 17, 2011 2:32pm
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wes_mantooth

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Apr 17, 2011 4:14 PM
I wouldn't go 3d until the passive 3ds are more available. I am not a fan of those battery shutter glasses.
Apr 17, 2011 4:14pm
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ts1227

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Apr 17, 2011 4:39 PM
wes_mantooth;743151 wrote:I wouldn't go 3d until the passive 3ds are more available. I am not a fan of those battery shutter glasses.

The fad will probably die out before they make it worth a shit.
Apr 17, 2011 4:39pm
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Crimson streak

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Apr 17, 2011 5:23 PM
I have a samsung led and I love it! I have had no problems what so ever and I have had it almost a year
Apr 17, 2011 5:23pm
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Nick Mangold

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Apr 17, 2011 5:59 PM
Went back today and the 50" Panny was sold out. I ended up getting a 42" Panny instead. Same model, just 42" instead of 50". It was only $697 so I ended up saving a few hundred bucks. So I got that going for me, which is nice.
Apr 17, 2011 5:59pm
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wes_mantooth

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Apr 17, 2011 6:29 PM
ts1227;743172 wrote:The fad will probably die out before they make it worth a shit.
I used to think that....but they are really shoving this shit down our throats.
Apr 17, 2011 6:29pm
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Apr 18, 2011 6:38 AM
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