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sportchampps
Posts: 7,361
Dec 1, 2011 4:38pm
My friends just got this on black friday and it is pretty awesomeFor example, the Panasonic VIERA TC-P50S30, which is a 50" plasma, uses $21/year at 5 hours per day.
Tiger2003
Posts: 15,421
Dec 1, 2011 4:58pm
FatHobbit;996640 wrote:Is plasma better than an LED TV?
If the TV is going to go in room with alot of light I'd go LED. But if you are looking to put a TV in a basement or a darker room you must go Plasma.
Crimson streak
Posts: 9,002
Dec 1, 2011 5:06pm
Go Samsung. I got a 40 in led 1080 120hz when they first came out and have never had a problem with it at all. Usually samsung's have the best picture also
justincredible
Posts: 32,056
Dec 1, 2011 7:05pm
I have absolutely no issues with my plasma and it's in a room with plenty of light.Tiger2003;996823 wrote:If the TV is going to go in room with alot of light I'd go LED. But if you are looking to put a TV in a basement or a darker room you must go Plasma.
ManO'War
Posts: 1,420
Dec 1, 2011 7:12pm
This beauty is on sale....it's a Philco
Speedofsand
Posts: 5,529
Dec 1, 2011 7:18pm
found two
dwccrew
Posts: 7,817
Dec 1, 2011 7:48pm
I did too. It was in my neighbor's house.karen lotz;996646 wrote:I found one.
Ironman92
Posts: 49,363
Dec 1, 2011 9:59pm
Samsung and 120 Hz.....go from there
Tiger2003
Posts: 15,421
Dec 1, 2011 11:44pm
justincredible;996972 wrote:I have absolutely no issues with my plasma and it's in a room with plenty of light.
Pretty crazy. I had a Samsung 59 inch and I hated the glare that I got from sunlight in the living room.
justincredible
Posts: 32,056
Dec 1, 2011 11:47pm
How old was it? Mine is a 2011 model.Tiger2003;997383 wrote:Pretty crazy. I had a Samsung 59 inch and I hated the glare that I got from sunlight in the living room.
dwccrew
Posts: 7,817
Dec 1, 2011 11:48pm
#chestthumpingjustincredible;997389 wrote:How old was it? Mine is a 2011 model.
justincredible
Posts: 32,056
Dec 1, 2011 11:49pm
You really hate my wife, don't you? I take it she gave you the clap as well.dwccrew;997393 wrote:#chestthumping
Tiger2003
Posts: 15,421
Dec 1, 2011 11:50pm
justincredible;997389 wrote:How old was it? Mine is a 2011 model.
Yah that could have been the problem. I know they have really made alot of progression on the glare issue and color burning as well. The model I am talking about was released in about 2002.
My new plasma in the basement is fucking awesome by the way best picture possible.
dwccrew
Posts: 7,817
Dec 1, 2011 11:51pm
I wish. She turned me down! Said 3 inches was much to big for her and was better off with her husband. I took offense.justincredible;997396 wrote:You really hate my wife, don't you? I take it she gave you the clap as well.
ernest_t_bass
Posts: 24,984
Dec 3, 2011 11:26pm
Got a 37" LG television LCD. Don't have HDMI yet, but this tv is not good in a dark room.
karen lotz
Posts: 22,284
Dec 3, 2011 11:28pm
The one I found is great in all lighting conditions.
ernest_t_bass
Posts: 24,984
Dec 3, 2011 11:30pm
Me too. I was lying.
ernest_t_bass
Posts: 24,984
Dec 4, 2011 2:50pm
I did get 3 new cables from monoprice.com for about $16 w/ shipping. HDMI, component for old DVD player, and component for Wii. In checkout, I gave the OC some rep. I will never order cables from another place again.
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MontyBrunswick
Dec 4, 2011 7:20pm
I see that you already bought a TV.
I bought this TV a few months ago and it works wonderfully.
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Insignia%26%23153%3B+-+42%22+Class+/+Plasma+/+720p+/+600Hz+/+HDTV/9748831.p?id=1218166511573&skuId=9748831
Hope this helps.
I bought this TV a few months ago and it works wonderfully.
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Insignia%26%23153%3B+-+42%22+Class+/+Plasma+/+720p+/+600Hz+/+HDTV/9748831.p?id=1218166511573&skuId=9748831
Hope this helps.
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I Wear Pants
Posts: 16,223
Dec 4, 2011 7:31pm
Finally someone else gets how awesome monoprice is. Can't beat them for cable prices, and the quality is great too.ernest_t_bass;1000762 wrote:I did get 3 new cables from monoprice.com for about $16 w/ shipping. HDMI, component for old DVD player, and component for Wii. In checkout, I gave the OC some rep. I will never order cables from another place again.
They sell guitar cables too if anyone here plays and they are really nice.
derek bomar
Posts: 3,722
Dec 4, 2011 10:38pm
got a 60in Aquous on cyber Monday - loving it so far.
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gut
Posts: 15,058
Dec 5, 2011 4:27am
Samsung and Panasonic are the best for plasma's - but check out ratings because even within their models some are substantially better than others (at least to a videophile). Then it depends on size, seems like not many plasmas below 46" any more.
Some LED's have excellent ratings, but they tend to be a bit more expensive than plasma.
Not sure about LCD. Better for bright rooms (but better plasmas have anti-glare glass, now, I believe).
Be careful ordering online - check them out on the BBB and only deal with a reputable seller. You run that risk even on Amazon - good for initially to get deliver of a model in perfect condition, but if you do have a warranty issue that's why you want a reputable dealer. Abt Electronics in Illinois has a big box store, maybe the highest $/sqft seller in the country, and I believe they do deliveries...quoted online price is often negotiable.
Some LED's have excellent ratings, but they tend to be a bit more expensive than plasma.
Not sure about LCD. Better for bright rooms (but better plasmas have anti-glare glass, now, I believe).
Be careful ordering online - check them out on the BBB and only deal with a reputable seller. You run that risk even on Amazon - good for initially to get deliver of a model in perfect condition, but if you do have a warranty issue that's why you want a reputable dealer. Abt Electronics in Illinois has a big box store, maybe the highest $/sqft seller in the country, and I believe they do deliveries...quoted online price is often negotiable.
Jughead
Posts: 1,261
Dec 5, 2011 5:09pm
The first thing I thought of when reading the title of this thread was the storyline of Beavis and Butthead Do America.
Boy was I disappointed.
Boy was I disappointed.