http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/forum/display-devices-flat-panel-rptv-projectors-hdtvs/1303-plasma-hdtv-televisions-native-24p-24-fps-1080-24p-support.html


nm, thought you were asking for TVs that support 24fps playback. You're going to get a variety of answers. Some will say it doesn't make enough of a difference. I imagine the type of person who can't make do with anything less than a $5,000 tv or a $30,000 projector will say it's a must if you watch a lot of movies.

BestBuy may have them... their people usually don't know shit in my experience. So you me have to figure out what models have it and then go look. Or go to a higher-end AV store.

[Edited on May 1, 2010 at 6:41 PM. Reason : .]

5/1/2010 6:37:46 PM

nah they didn't have any panasonic "g10s" or equivalent samsungs hooked up to a blu ray

i've been reading more and more but it doesn't seem worthwhile

i was just curious about some of this new stuff because i have been out of the loop

i will say that the 3d tv was "neat" but I just can't see myself sitting around in those glasses to watch everything

the effect would get old after a while i think

[Edited on May 1, 2010 at 7:17 PM. Reason : .]

5/1/2010 7:08:52 PM

~~~SIMPLE QUESTIONS~~~

I'm borrowing a Samsung HDTV from a friend of mine to put in my room for a few months. TV will not be connected to a box. It's supposed to have a built in tuner for OTA HD channels so i'll be using it for that and PS3 only. That beind said, he does not have the original samsung remote. I have a few basic universal remotes i used with older TVs just connected to basic cable for channel flipping. Will one of these work fine if i'm only flipping through basic menus and antenna channels? Or do i need something else?

5/19/2010 12:09:57 PM

if what you have doesnt work you will just buy something that does. was that a serious question?

5/19/2010 12:51:21 PM

my god, that was almost a Garage worthy response.


an insightful response would save me the trouble of a trip to the store and money. I mean isn't the the professional input thread?

5/19/2010 1:58:14 PM

What did you expect? How should we know if some random remote will work with another random tv?

5/19/2010 3:12:53 PM

you should be able to at least change the channels. If the remote can't change the inputs and what not, you should be able to do so with the physical buttons on the tv.

5/19/2010 4:25:14 PM

yeah, that's what i was expecting. While using the antenna input and whatever the hdmi input is for the ps3 all i should really need is channel buttons, volume buttons, and the input button which this has.


In a related note, this TV is supposed to have a built in tuner...do these work well enough or should I go and pick an external antenna up? i'm in the suburbs, no tall buildings to obstruct signal.

[Edited on May 19, 2010 at 4:51 PM. Reason : l]

5/19/2010 4:51:11 PM

^disregard that last question. I don't know why I thought the tuner and antenna were one in the same.

5/20/2010 7:29:16 AM

^ let me know your experience with an antenna if you pick one up. Im interested in getting OTA HD signals but dont want to drop the money on an antenna if it doesnt really work well.

5/20/2010 7:42:41 AM

it's amazing, i've heard and read so many mixed reviews about indoor antenna quality that it's really hard to base your results on others because everyone's situation is different. Being in the suburbs i expect to have decent signal from my basic networks and that's all i really want. I picked up this one after talking to the best buy for a while about the different choices.

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/RCA+-+Amplified+Indoor+Off-Air+HDTV+Antenna/8280843.p?id=1171058630563&skuId=8280843&st=antenna&cp=1&lp=27

5/20/2010 11:00:11 AM

update: tested the antenna when i got back and it's working great. the TV is not in it's final spot, which is actually closer to a window so i imagine the signal will only get better. Right now (in charlotte) I have all of my big name networks except the CW and several pbs stations. I was actually blown away. The local NBC affiliate for some reason doesn't look anywhere near as good as it does on my directv HD tv downstairs, but the cbs, abc, and fox affiliates do. This is more the station and not the tv/antenna. Hopefully it was just their news broadcast and not primetime too.

5/20/2010 1:20:35 PM

cool thanks for the update. Im gonna give the antenna a shot this weekend and see what I get.

5/20/2010 1:26:14 PM

what's your situation like? are you in town/suburbs with not much more than 2 story homes and trees? if so you should be fine.

5/20/2010 2:17:26 PM

Im in North Raleigh in an apt complex surrounded by alot of trees but no tall buildings. My apt is on the backside of the building and my "backyard" is trees and grass with the greenway situated further back. If the trees dont cause a problem I should have clear line of sight.

By the way did you settle on an indoor antenna for convenience or is it enough to get a good signal? Ive got a deck I could put an antenna on if necessary.

5/20/2010 2:40:35 PM

I went with an indoor antenna only because this is for a bedroom TV where I didn't want to get another directv box. Second story, near a window, not my main source of TV viewing so indoor was all i felt was needed. I think the signal is definitely strong enough, and it sounds like your will work just fine with the indoor antenna.

http://www.antennaweb.org/aw/welcome.aspx

Go there and do the "Choose your antenna" stuff. If all of the local channels you want are in the yellow then the antenna above will work just fine.

[Edited on May 20, 2010 at 2:47 PM. Reason : add]

5/20/2010 2:46:15 PM

^^ simply out of curiosity, do you just not have cable/satellite service? Or are you in a similar situation to Jeepin where you have service but just don't want to pay for a second box for the second tv.

FYI, you can make one yourself. My uncle has done this and he gets all of the over-the-air channels just fine with his homemade, <$10 antenna. They're very easy to make. Instruction are readily available on the internet.

[Edited on May 20, 2010 at 2:50 PM. Reason : need to start hitting refresh before i post]

5/20/2010 2:48:09 PM

^^ yup all yellow. thanks for the link.

^ I have an HDTV for games, watching blu-rays, and downloading TV shows, but I dont want to pay for cable/sat because I only follow a couple of shows (which I download). Im interested in an antenna to watch sports and the news on the local stations and sometimes have noise in the background.

Ill check into the homemade ones...but $40 isnt much to spend so Ill probably just jump on that.



[Edited on May 20, 2010 at 2:57 PM. Reason : a]

5/20/2010 2:53:05 PM

update again, got everything set up in my room. I had limited space as this is just a temporary situation, so I've got the TV and PS3 all crammed on this small dresser and had to actually wedge the antenna in on the opposite side behind the TV. even having the majority of the antenna covered up, i pulled the rabbit ears out about 30" and i'm getting perfect signal from all of my networks. I think I have 9 channels in all (CBS, Fox, ABC, NBC, CW, 55, 64, and 2 PBS stations) The PBS stations as well as ABC and NBC also have digital subchannels as well. Weather stations for the networks, and alt. programming for PBS which takes my total up to around 13-14

5/21/2010 9:15:15 AM

Purchasing TV and surround sound questions/opinions:

Situation:

Purchasing my first house. I've already got a 32" LCD for my bedroom, but looking for a bigger HD for the den. The den has a ton of windows, so I'm told I should go with LCD rather than Plasma for reduced glare (is it that big of a difference?). I've told that the difference between 720p and 1080p isn't that big of a deal unless it's above 50". I'm probably going to get a 46", but could go for a 42" or a 50" if it's a really good deal.

Now I have a question about surround sound and blu-ray players. I want a dvd (preferably blu-ray) in both rooms with surround sound in the den. I have a PS3 that I use mainly for Netflix/DVD reasons. Should I keep that upstairs in the bedroom (I want a DVD player with both TVs) and get a blu-ray/theater combo for the downstairs? Or should I just get a speaker package and hook it up to the PS3?? I guess I'm asking if the PS3 is easily compatible with theater systems and/or does it reduce quality or lessen the aesthetic value as opposed to just buying an all-encompassing system? I'm leaning towards keeping the PS3 upstairs in the bedroom and just going for a full system downstairs in the den.

Price is kind of a factor. I'd like to get a good deal on the TV and not pay an arm and a leg. With the blu-ray/surround sound/theater system, I might have enough points on my credit card to get a good one for free. So I'm looking more quality than price with that.

Suggestions?? And would I be correct in assuming that most packages I look at would be wireless?? I've been browsing Best Buy and it doesn't even mention it in a lot of them...so I'm almost assuming it's standard in most of the higher end units. I'm wanting this den to look as "crisp" as possible. The least amount of visible wires/cables possible.

/noob

5/21/2010 1:53:30 PM

hmmm... no to a lot of your questions.

First and foremost, what is your price range?

The PS3 will work fine as a blu-ray player on your main system.

You're right about the difference between 720 and 1080 not being HUGE on a screen that size. But to be honest, 1080 is so common now that it will probably be just as easy/roughly the same cost to get a 1080 display. In which case, get the 1080.


Wireless speakers + high end = doesn't really go together. High end speakers are going to be wired. But, Best Buy doesn't really sell high-end... so that's why knowing your budget will help a lot. The best you're going to get from best buy would have to come from their stores with a Magnolia Center (the crabtree store has one if you're in raleigh). And most of what they have there is entry-level to higher end stereo equipment. But still very good.

As far as wiring goes, there are ways around that. I'm not sure how "handy" you are, but you can run the wires so they won't be seen. Personally, I wouldn't have it any other way in a house I owned unless it was absolutely impossible.


I'm guessing you will mostly use it for video/tv/movies and some music? Figure out what your price range is for everything, and I think we'll be able to help a lot more.

Something else to consider is what you said about the difference between 1080 and 720 on a screen smaller than 50". Do you really NEED a blu-ray player hooked up to a 32" tv. Is that giving you such a clearer picture on a 32" screen that it justifies the cost of a blu-ray player? For me, it wouldn't. But that's up to you. But keep in mind that if you pass on the second blu-ray player, that's part of your budget that can go elsewhere if you want.


And to make sure I have this straight, you have the following and are looking for the stuff with asterisks:

PS3
32" LCD for bedroom
42-50" for main room*
surround sound for main room* (does that include speakers and a receiver?)
additional blu-ray player*

5/21/2010 5:01:23 PM

^You got the list right.

Quote :

"First and foremost, what is your price range?"

I definitely don't want to go over $1,000 for a TV. I'm looking between $500-$700, and just browsing the sales on Best Buy, I think that should be pretty easy.

I have no idea on the home theater/surround sound. I guess I don't want to go over $400?? It would be great if I could get everything for under $1,000...but $1,200 would be a nice limit as well.

Quote :

"Wireless speakers + high end = doesn't really go together. High end speakers are going to be wired. But, Best Buy doesn't really sell high-end... so that's why knowing your budget will help a lot. The best you're going to get from best buy would have to come from their stores with a Magnolia Center (the crabtree store has one if you're in raleigh). And most of what they have there is entry-level to higher end stereo equipment. But still very good."

I'm probably going to get a thumbs down on this one...but I'm not that concerned with having the "best" sound/speakers around. Since I don't want to spend an arm and a leg, I'm okay with getting average quality speakers. And I'd still prefer wireless. My kitchen is right up next to the den, and if I'm playing music, I wouldn't mind being able to spread a few speakers around withing having to worry about wires. Oh...and I like in Charleston...so won't be able to go to the Raleigh Best Buy.

Quote :

"Something else to consider is what you said about the difference between 1080 and 720 on a screen smaller than 50". Do you really NEED a blu-ray player hooked up to a 32" tv."

I just enjoy having the Netflix hooked up to my dvd player. I have a Wii as well, and now that they have Netflix, I might just keep that one upstairs in the bedroom and put the PS3 downstairs in the den. But Wii still doesn't play DVDs, so that might nix that idea (or maybe it can, I haven't touched it in maybe 2 years). I'd prefer to have the Netflix available on both TVs. In the house I rent, I'm constantly taking the PS3 from the bedroom to the den...which isn't too bad considering it's right outside my door, but with the new house I'll have to go down the hall, down the stairs, back around the kitchen, and then to the den.

I think that answers most of the questions. Thanks.

5/22/2010 3:24:02 PM

^OK cool. That helps a lot because some people have very different budgets than others and some have very different expectations performance-wise.

From what I've ever seen, if it doesn't say wireless in the product description, it's not. If you just search on best buy or google for wireless speakers, some will come up. Typically you'll probably end up with wireless rear speakers.

I'd recommend you take a good look at sound bars. I've been very impressed by some of these for what you would want/use it for. Basically, it's a bar full of speakers (each little speaker can be pointed in a specific direction) that goes directly under the TV. It basically mimics surround sound, and I think the decent soundbars do so at a level that you would be happy with. They usually have a wireless sub. So, that would be a very clean look, no wires, and I think it would suffice for what you want.

And keep in mind that a majority of movies don't take great advantage of surround sound. It's typically action movies and summer blockbusters (which are often action movies anyhow) that have a lot of rear sounds. Comedies, dramas, romantic-comedies, etc. don't make much use of surround sound. So if you watch nothing but action movies, it may be very important to have surround sound. If you watch very few action movies.. it's really not the end of the world. You may be able to get a slightly better 3.1 system. But personally I think a soundbar in the $300-400 could be a great solution.


TV-wise, you can definitely get a 46" LCD for <$1000. You may be able to get a 50", particularly on sale. I'd recommend looking at plasmas. They're less expensive, and the picture quality is typically regarded as being better anyhow. Glare is a light more issue than with LCDs, but I know plenty of people with plasmas that don't have glare issues. If you have a 2 story window in your den that can't be covered, well.. it may be too much of an issue. But if it's your standard room that will have curtains, I wouldn't be too concerned about it.


It would be a little tougher and more expensive, and may take some patience and waiting on sales; but a lot of tvs come with Netflix on them now. If you're patient, you may be able to get one (prob. closer to 46") that has netflix for around $1000 or maybe $1099. Or, just go out and buy a $20 dvd player for the bedroom. Or buy one on here used.

In the 5-800/900 range, you can definitely get a 720p plasma up to the 50" size. I'd recommend checking costco's and hhgreg in addition to bestbuy.

5/22/2010 5:27:39 PM

[image]http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Panasonic+-+VIERA+/+46%22+Class+/+720p+/+600Hz+/+Plasma+HDTV/9788853.p?id=1218175320502&skuId=9788853[/image]

This was one that I was looking at in particular. That model has one in 42" and 50" in similar prices.

I'm starting to think 50" MIGHT be a little too big...but I'm going to have to go back into the house and do some measuring. I don't want it to take over the whole wall.

But thanks again for all the suggestions and help. I really appreciate it.

5/22/2010 5:51:57 PM

I'm retarded.

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Panasonic+-+VIERA+/+46%22+Class+/+720p+/+600Hz+/+Plasma+HDTV/9788853.p?id=1218175320502&skuId=9788853

5/23/2010 3:16:18 AM

i thought you were putting it in a room with a lot of windows? Plasma's work best in darker rooms

this out of your budget?
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Samsung+-+46%22+Class+/+1080p+/+120Hz+/+LCD+HDTV/9783649.p?id=1218173774957&skuId=9783649

If you're wanting something cheaper:
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/LG+-+42%22+Class+/+1080p+/+120Hz+/+LCD+HDTV/9791077.p?id=1218175545494&skuId=9791077

5/23/2010 5:42:07 AM

Quote :

"There may soon be laser tvs. "

There already are laser tvs. http://www.mitsubishi-tv.com/laser.html

Mitsubishi has been selling them for a couple years now.

5/23/2010 5:45:48 AM

^ I know, thus why I mentioned the technology.

But while you can buy laser TVs (for like $5,000), I don't really consider them "around" just yet since the cost and availability isn't quite suitable for mass marketing. Similarly for OLEDs, at the cost and screen size they're not really "around" just yet. Do they exist, yes. Can you buy one, yes. Are they practical for the average person or does the average person even know they exist, no. The point of even mentioning them was to point out that worrying about the life-span of a tv is somewhat pointless since both plasmas and LCDs will last to a point that most people will want a new tv due to new technology being more common and desired, or improvements in current technology.


As far as the windows and plasma/lcd goes: most people put curtains/blinds on their windows. If he can/is planning to do that... that's going to help a ton. Also, most people work during the day and watch tv in the evening (when it's not so bright out)... which also lessens the glare issue. So if he can cover the windows, i wouldn't worry about it much. If he can't and he works typical hrs, it will mostly be an issue on the weekend. And I really don't think there will be a HUGE difference between plasma and LCD if he's the average person and uses window treatments and watches most tv in the evening.

And LCDs aren't entirely immune to glare. There's a 50" sony bravia LCD sitting in my living room right now. There is also a 2-story window in my living room to the right of that tv. The window has curtains across the bottom portion (1st story portion).... it can be difficult to watch in the middle of the day, even with the curtains and sheers closed. For a quite a while there weren't any curtains on that window... it was extremely difficult/almost impossible to watch tv during the day with no curtains.

The question is not "how many windows", but "how bright is it going to be?" Curtains/blinds will effect the brightness of the room. is the sun going to be on the side of the windows more in the am or pm? Will most of your tv viewing be during the day or in the evening as and after the sun is going down? Is the difference in glare worth the additional cost for an LCD vs a Plasma of the same size?

5/23/2010 6:38:23 AM

I keep thinking about the window thing. I know my roommate's TV is an LCD, and it still gets decent glare in our den. So I'm trying to figure out if there is that big a difference between Plasma and LCD in that respect.

My new house will have a ton of windows in the den, but I'm probably going to get plantation shutters that will shut the light out. I do love watching NFL and college football all day during the weekend, but again, the shutters should fix that problem.

^^^

And those are within budge, but I could also spend a couple hundred bucks less and get a bigger TV. Unless the glare is going to be that big of a problem, why spend more money on those TVs?? It's a serious question, because I'm wondering if there is a reason why the Panasonic I linked was so much cheaper.

5/23/2010 10:27:04 AM

the panasonic is cheaper for two (maybe 3) reasons:

1) it's a plasma. Plasmas are less costly to produce than LCDs, so they can charge less for them. several yrs ago you couldn't get an LCD over a certain size because of the production costs and how many didn't work right off the production line. Plasma displays have been cheaper to produce for a long time.

2) the 2 TVs he linked to are 1080p, the plasma you linked to is 720p.

3) They're also less popular now than LCDs... even though plasmas still have better pictures overall.

5/23/2010 3:18:08 PM

IIRC LCD's use less power, deliver a different, not necessarily better or worse picture, and generate less heat. They have a longer life cycle, but both will last you till the next time you'd want to buy a tv.

Personally, I wouldn't get a tv that isn't 1080p. The two I linked will give you better picture than the plasma you linked, but of course you can find plasma's better than the two I linked.

Quote :

"But while you can buy laser TVs (for like $5,000),"

Here's where I brag about how I could get one for a couple thousand off the sticker tag if I ever felt the need to drop 3K on a TV... I don't think they make them smaller than 65" though

5/23/2010 6:54:04 PM

LCDs do use less power, I'm not sure how much less though. They say plasmas are hotter, but I've been around 50" plasmas and LCDs and both are hot. Neither is giving you third degree burns or requiring you to update your AC unit just to run it for a few hrs a day. FWIW, I can feel the radiant heat from my roommates' 52" bravia (LCD) from almost a foot away when it's been on for a few hrs.

I've never seen a review site/magazine that didn't claim that plasmas have a better/truer picture than LCDs. From every review and comparison I've ever read, unless you're getting into much high-end LCDs, plasmas have a better image.

If I were buying a TV, it would be a plasma. But if it were in the 50" range, it would be 1080. But that's me.

This chart is a "guideline" for screen size, resolution, and viewing distance.
http://s3.carltonbale.com/resolution_chart.html

I don't entirely agree with it, but I do think it's true to some extent. If you're really worried about 720 vs 1080, I'd find a friend with a tv in the size range you want to get and ask to see it display something in 720 as well as 1080 and see if you notice a big difference or if that difference is worth the extra money to you.


And 50" is BIG. I have 2 52" TVs in my living room. One LCD on a stand and one rear projection. It works because of how big the living is in the house we rent. We only had the 52" rear projection in our old house and it sucked balls if you weren't in a very specific couple of seats. It was just way too big for the size of the room. Depending on where you sat, it was like being in the front of the movie theater. So definitely think about the size of your room and not just "i want as big as i can afford." You could try getting a piece of cardboard or something that is the size of the tv and stick it up and see if it's a hassle to look around at the entire thing.

5/24/2010 2:16:06 AM

after having slingblade's 52" mitsubishi DLP for a while, it's really not that big

5/24/2010 5:09:03 AM

you should look into a projector. If I had my own place with a living room the size of the one in the house I rent (sans 2 story window), I could definitely be fine with a considerably bigger screen.

5/24/2010 10:58:13 AM

Anyone have a Panasonic G20 or G25 (or any of the 2010 plasmas)? I'm thinking about getting one next month, but the geeks on avsforums are bitching about their rising and floating black levels. Anyone seen the darkness levels fluctuating or steadily increasing since they've bought?

I play fighting games, and I'd say 50% of the time my tv is on is when I'm playing games. Input lag on LCDs looks unbearable. And for picture quality, it looks like plasma is the way to go too.

5/24/2010 12:55:56 PM

If it helps you I have the S2 model and I did experience random darkening/lightening when using the "game" mode of the TV. I returned it and got another one, but havent tried the game mode since, according to AVS Forum, the cinema mode is the best option to use (picture quality wise). Ill try it on my replacement to see if it still happens.

I havent noticed any changes in the black level since I purchased it...but i got it a few weeks ago and really dont use it too often.

[Edited on May 24, 2010 at 1:46 PM. Reason : a]

5/24/2010 1:40:55 PM

i hate avs

they'll make you hate everything you purchase

i spent hours and hours reading about how to calibrate my epson with 75 percent color saturation windows as a basis

5/25/2010 3:19:50 PM

That's kind of the response I was looking for. I guess if there isn't a class-action lawsuit against Panasonic or anything it can't be that bad. the avsforums nerds are extreme.

5/26/2010 1:17:06 PM

because of them i have 2 calibration dvds, a tripod, and a colorimeter

did the calibration look better....yes

would i have played around with it if i had never seen the thread...no

5/26/2010 1:33:59 PM

haha damn you went all in. I take everything with a grain of salt....we all perceive colors differently, lighting is different, etc etc. So many variables means so many different opinions...as long as there is no known defect Im willing to buy a TV based on how I think it looks....and I really liked the picture of the S2.

5/26/2010 2:05:22 PM

after a long debate with myself, i went ahead and bought this tv this weekend for $1000...dunno if its the best deal but i couldnt wait any longer

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Sony+-+BRAVIA+40%22+Class+/+1080p+/+120Hz+/+LED-LCD+HDTV/9761101.p?id=1218168616439&skuId=9761101&st=kdl40ex700&cp=1&lp=1

6/14/2010 9:17:23 AM

I have that tv except I have the XBR line that has the network input. I like it a lot

6/14/2010 10:14:39 AM

network input..what is that?

6/14/2010 10:28:54 AM

i'm guessing it's a DLNA tv so he can stream netflix, youtube, etc through his network.

6/14/2010 1:34:52 PM

what do you guys think about this TV for $589.99

LED 120hz

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16889101201&nm_mc=EMC-IGNEFL062510&cm_mmc=EMC-IGNEFL062510-_-EMC-062510-Index-_-LEDTV-_-89101201-L05A

Quote :

"Brand Sharp Series AQUOS Model LC-32LE700UN Cabinet Color Black Panel Screen Size 32" Recommended Resolution 1080p Maximum Resolution 1920 x 1080 Aspect Ratio 16:9 Panel 10-Bit X Gen LCD Panel Viewing Angle 176°(H) / 176°(V) Brightness 450 cd/m2 Dynamic Contrast Ratio 2000000:1 Response Time 4ms Refresh Rate 120Hz Video Tuner ATSC/NTSC/QAM Tuner Support Video Signal 1080i/p, 720p, 480i/p Audio Output Power 10W + 10W Connectivity HDMI 4 In (v1.3 with deep color) PC Input D-Sub Component Video 2 In (1080p compatible) S-Video 1 In Other Connectors Composite Video: RCA x 2 Audio Inputs (L/R): 4 RCA RS-232C: 1 Power Power Supply 120 V, 60 Hz Power Consumption 55W Convenience VESA 400mm Remote Control Yes Regulatory Approvals ENERGY STAR Feature Feature Full Array LED LED Life (hours): 100,000 AQUOS Advantage Support DVD Combination Game-Optimized AQUOS Link Dimensions & Weight Dimensions 30.2" x 21.81" x 10.81" with Stand and Speakers 30.2" x 19.75" x 3.59" with Speakers only Weight 29.8 lbs. with Stand and Speakers 23.1 lbs. with Speakers only Manufacturer Warranty Labor 1 year limited Parts 1 year limited Audio Speaker Configuration 2"

I'm thinking about selling my BenQ FP241W for it

I would be using it as a monitor



[Edited on June 25, 2010 at 8:25 AM. Reason : .]

6/25/2010 8:22:41 AM

http://www2.panasonic.com/consumer-electronics/shop/Televisions/VIERA-2010-HDTV-Series/VIERA-G25-Series-Plasma-1080p-HDTVs/model.TC-P50G25_11002_7000000000000005702

Getting this TV tomorrow.
Trying to decide between 42" and 50".

Have a long, rectangular living room where's its going in roughly one of the corners. 12'x25'. The closest seating is 7' away from where the TV will go. The furthest is about 14'.

Probably the 50'. But with the desk that my TV is currently on that sucker will overhang each side by about 2".

Any experiences with decisions based on view distance?

7/9/2010 12:16:47 AM

Well, bought the 50".

7/9/2010 1:56:06 PM

is it ok for a plasma to sit in storage for a few months? its temperature controlled and all.

7/25/2010 12:28:32 PM

^^ Great TV...you are going to be very happy with it. Ive got the S2 which is a step down from the G25 series but I really love mine.

7/25/2010 12:45:45 PM

^^ take it back and get the Samsung equivalent.

Panasonic still hasn't fixed their brightness problem in their plasmas. It's been a known issue for 3 years running now. At ~1000 hours the brightness of the display will drop by 1/2 with no way to fix it.

I was going to go with a panny plasma until I found that out.

I just bought the 50" Samsung C7000 3D Plasma yesterday. $1699 out the door with the starter 3d bundle. And samsung is the only 3d tv maker that has 2d to 3d upconversion (and it works surprisingly well)

7/25/2010 12:49:00 PM