Be Prepared For The Replacement Set To Buzz Too, Seems To Be Whats Been Happening

1. The "Model" you have – Pioneer PDP-5071HD plasma

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model" – My main use is to watch DVD – there in no better panel out there in terms of PQ and money for this need – Plus the favorable reviews helped

3. What you like best about your Plasma – PQ and the sleek piano black finish

4. What you don't like about your Plasma – The power consumption v/s LCD and rear projection – but that applies to all plasmas

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had – 1080P – but I would have to wait another year for me to buy that technology worry-free

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma – Put some more effort in QC because even though I have not had major issues, some other folks have and that should not be the case for the money you pay

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma – The PQ is simply stunning – I was not expecting that image quality at all – Blew me away – You really have to watch it at home – What you see at the retail outlets is crap

8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma – One pixel that appears to be inactive in a dark blue color display from a color pattern break-in DVD – but it is active with all other colors – Does not affect regular TV viewing as I have not seen it so far

9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it – Probably it is more than I planned to spend – but you get what you pay for – Of course you can always wait and buy the technology cheaper a year or two from now …...

10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged – Know what you need the panel for, then check out the one that will best fit “your” needs – not what the sales people like – Reviews from reliable sources can help too

1. The "Model" you have.
Panasonic TH-50PX600U

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".
Reviews of 500-series, user reviews, in-person review, split screen

3. What you like best about your Plasma.
Picture, features, size, inputs, split screen, the job it does on 4:3 images...

4. What you don't like about your Plasma.
Can't do split screen or video out when using HDMI inputs, video out only composite video

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had.
2-year old proof screen and the ability to move the split screen image to a different location or "overlay" like PIP

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma.
Stop crippling digital signals!

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.
How beautiful the picture was on more and more of my content.

8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma.
Zero.

9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it.
Yes.

10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged.
I looked a long time and waited for 5 months to get this plasma. It was worth the work. It feels good to be happy with choices that I made. Split screen or picture in picture was a must for me and it seems like fewer and fewer manufacturer's are including it. Dual HDMI's are great and the sound and picture are "clearer and fuller" using them than anything else.

1. The "Model" you have.
Pioneer PDP-4270HD

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".
Reviews on this forum, piano black surround, Pioneer reputation.

3. What you like best about your Plasma.
how good it does both HD and SD. Digital Cable never looked better!

4. What you don't like about your Plasma.
Wished it had the case of the PDP-42A3HD, with the silver finish on the sides and bottom contrasting with the black under a single sheet of glass. That's the set I originally purchased from Tweeter, before I found out that it was inferior to Pioneer's Pure Vision series (the blacks were awful!). The 4270 is far superior in PQ, but the 42A3 had a nicer, more expensive looking finish, and looked really good in my living room. The 4270 just kind of disappears when it's not on. Yes, it's an aestetic issue, but for this kind of money, astetics count. The 4270 does look much nicer than the Panny 42 600u or 60u's.

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had.
See number 4. Otherwise, it rocks!

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma.
none.

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.
The purple hue in the glass when it's off, or when the room is bright and there are reflections. Not a distraction though.
8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma.
None whatsoever.

9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it.
I would not have paid B&M price for this set, but AVS' online sponsors made this set a no-brainer.

Just got my Pioneer 5070HD!
Had an installer in today to attach it to a ceiling mount, but Peerless screwed up my order and omitted an important part.
Talked to 2 Peerless reps and they were unhelpful and unfriendly.
I'll NEVER use that company again.

1. The "Model" you have.

Panasonic TH-42PX60U

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".

Reviews on this forum, in-person research at several stores, PQ: price ratio.

3. What you like best about your Plasma.

HD material is vibrant, natural, breathtaking. SD material is about as good as you can get with these types of displays.

4. What you don't like about your Plasma.

it doesn't bother me as much as some, but i could deal with less silver on the bottom of the bezel. if the commercial panel could compete with the consumer model price-wise (after addition of 2 HDMI blades and a stand), i would have gone that route. nevertheless, the rest of my gear is silver/black two-tone, so it isn't that big of a deal.

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had.

maybe a pixel-shift technology or screen-saver.

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma?

change the bezel design. it seems to turn a lot of people off to the display, which is a shame b/c it is a leader in PQ. don't ship the displas in "vivid" mode.

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.

just how much better HD material is than SD. i mean, i knew it was better, but it is still amzing me after 3 months.

8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma.

None.

9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it.

yes. its a good time to jump in....the technology has matured, and prices have come down substantially.

1. The "Model" you have.
-Olevia 37" 537H LCD HDTV Widescreen with HDMI Connectivity and PC Compatibility

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".
-friend hooked up the price of $797.00!!!

3. What you like best about your Plasma.
-That when I get a new video game system i can use it for great graphics, and if I wanted I could hook up my PC and play games too. I can't imagine if when I had doom 3 if I had this monitor to play it on.

4. What you don't like about your Plasma.
-Since Olevia is a noname my remote wouldn't work for my cable to control volume at first, but I was able to use the box as the volume control so it worked out.

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had.
-I wish the remote had more options to support a digital cable box and dvd with arrow keys to scroll thru menus easier. Also the blue light stays on when the tv is off, which lights up my room at night. May have to put a piece of electric tape over it haha.

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma.
-So far so good, nothing yet.

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.
-How big it was, and how thin it was compared to my old 27" tube tv

8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma.
-none yet besides my cable remote not recognizing the tv for volume, but I managed to have the cable box control the volume instead, I got it a day ago! Still testing it out for other issues...but cant see anything too bad

9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it.
-considering the price I paid, yes...as with technology the prices just go down as time goes on...so nowadays the prices are more affordable I think.

10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged.
-so far for the price its great, and a huge tv with many plugins and features. Great deal so far! And I got the 3 year warranty for $150 to be safe!T

1. The "Model" you have.
Panasonic TH-50PX600U

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".
Size, picture quality, reviews

3. What you like best about your Plasma.
It's gorgeous. I love it.

4. What you don't like about your Plasma.
The picture in picture is really only a split screen. I'd like an actual pip.

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had.

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma.

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.
Size. You don't get a good idea how big something is just by specs. 34.3 in x 49.8 in x 15.7 in

Weight. It's 94.8 lbs. I stupidly try to mount it to the wall about 50 inches high without help. The last 10 inches almost threw my back out. ;)

8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma.
It runs pretty hot. That doesn't seem to affect it, but it makes me a little nervous.

9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it.
Yeah, I bought it for 3.5k in July it's now around 2.5k.

10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged.
It came with a stand. I wall mounted it to keep it away from my kids' hands, but the stand is very sturdy. I've been watching it without hd for a few months now and it still beats my old 32' crt. I'm building a pvr for analog cable and ota hd now so I can't wait to see how it looks.

Since I was wall mounting it and due to its weight, I went out and bought all the cables I would ever need so that I'd never have to take it back down. And with all the inputs/outputs, the cables weren't cheap.

Pioneer PDP-4270HD

where can i get this set for cheap and reliable. the guy above said AVS sponsors? What is he talking about? Thanks guys, helpful site.

At the very upper right hand corner of this (and any other) page, you will see the list of AVS sponsors.

1. The "Model" you have.

Panasonic TH-50PH9UK

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".

This site(obviously ;) ). I have been reading posts on the commercial grade Panasonic for close to a year and a half now. I wanted a plasma that was simply a display; no speakers and no multi-colored plastic cabinet .

3. What you like best about your Plasma.

The "WOW"! I have been very suspicious of plasma and for all the wrong reason. Going to your local retailer for a demo is ok but put one of these in your house with a clean signal and reduce the settings to a reasonable level and the picture just explodes off the screen.

4. What you don't like about your Plasma.

I am terrified of burn in or IR (image retention for you shoppers like me) I read the burn in/break in thread and ugh....I am scared to death of ruining my screen.

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had.

So far I haven't found any all though I have only had it for a few days. I knew that this display was not going to have a lot of extra inputs or bells and whistles and for me that is a-ok.

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma.

I would like to see the manual be much more specific about break in settings/times. Turn the contrast down and the sharpness down is fine but, how far would be much better. I understand that there is legal mumbo-jumbo to keep the manufacturer out of court but, a more specific guide or recommendation would be very helpful.

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.

I was completely in awe of how good standard definition programs stretched for a 16X9 display looked. I sold a 42" Sony LCD rear projection unit that was about 3 years old and again"WOW" what an improvement. Not to say that the Sony was bad but this TV absolutely blows the last unit away...

8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma.

It did not come with the adapter pins to install my component cables so I had to wait a day for them to be shipped out from VA.

9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it.

Yes, although the price dropped by nearly 10% less than 48 hours after I received my unit...(If I had only waited a little longer :rolleyes: )

10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged.

For those of you who are waiting or waffling or on the fence or whatever, this unit is amazing. It is, as far as I have been able to discover, the same as the consumer grade 600u with a few less bells and whistles. I tried the search, LCD rear projection vs. plasma, but couldn't find anything. It truly is an amazing difference. Again my Sony was very nice and people (including my wife) were very quizzical, for lack of a better term, about my decision to upgrade. Fairly speaking I was too. I tried the local retailers and that made the decision even more difficult. But, in the end I took a leap of faith based on posts from other members and I couldn't be happier.

Oh, and a side note my wife has said no less than 20 times "this is amazing" or "... beautiful" or well, you get the point. And for the record she has been even more careful than me during the break in period.... :D

1. The "Model" you have
Samsung 4253
2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".
It was the price $1497 with Free delivery and No Tax from Frys
3. What you like best about your Plasma.
The Picture is greatttttt and many Jacks to hook up many things and also has a feature that will help you get rid of burn In if you ever get it.
8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma.
Was hot it the back of the unit but that was only the first day that I had the unit and now its pretty cool back there
9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it.
I could have went to Costco,Walmarts,Circuit City and got a NO NAME Plasma HD for at least $100 Cheaper....But Glad I paid that extra $100 Plus and I know I got a nice Unit
10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged.
Hey for the Price of $1497 for the Samsung 4253 and No Tax and free delivey ,I really think I got a great deal.Now if my Big Screen upstairs Dies anytime soon I will have to start looking at 50 inch Plus Plasmas.......JohnnyT



4. What you don't like about your Plasma.
Well I was going to say that the Buzzing annoys me,but I don't have NOOO BUZZINGGGG
at alllll....Set was built in Mexica Sept 2006
5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had.
1080P
6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma
7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.
How I didnot have to adjust any of the colors

1. The "Model" you have.
*** Pioneer 5070-HD (50")

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".
*** Great professional ratings, great user ratings, recent price drop

3. What you like best about your Plasma.
*** Watching LOST in High Def using my HD Tivo 3!

4. What you don't like about your Plasma.
*** The 'fear' I have of burn-in, though it hasn't happened.

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had.
*** Can't think of anything I'de really want it doesn't already have! Maybe a built in antenna?

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma.
*** Make the speakers that come with the TV have a 'center in' so you can make them your center channel off your AV reciever, along with a left and right input.

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.
*** How much better it looked than my tube set. And the smart way they packaged it. How great HD looks and even 480i looks!

8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma.
*** None at all.

9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it.
*** Yes, price is the final reason I picked it up, along with my new HD Tivo 3!

10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged.
*** The remote feels kinda old-skool and dull. I don't use it, but PIP could be nice. I LOVE that the speakers are on the BOTTOM and not the sides! Great sound too. Piano finish! Best looking color tones of all the other brands I compared side by side to! This set is a little more expensive for a reason and it shows!


Check out my furniture I bought for this beauty!! (And notice the wife's accents still dominate it no matter how manly I try to make it with my boob tube!)

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1. Panasonic TH-42PX60U

2. Brand and price convinced me on this model

3. Colors are the best

4. Woudn't mind a more attractive bezel design but I'm not complaining.

5. VGA port is the only feature I wish my plasma had but it's not really a problem

6. No advice or suggestions for the manufacturer other than (see #4 and #5)

7. Biggest surprise was how much better the picture and colors are than the 32" Samsung LCD HDTV that it replaced. It's not even close!

8. No problems or issues

9. Todays prices are DEFINITELY worth it

10. This plasma was a replacement TV via the Best Buy protection plan! It replaced my Samsung 32" LCD HDTV that developed a panel problem. The cost of the 42" plasma when I got it (this past weekend) is the same as the 32" LCD was a little over a year ago! As you might expect, I purchased a protection plan for the new plasma given my positive experience with the protection plan on my LCD. So, out the door I just had to pay for delivery, tax and the protection plan. The new TV was a wash against the store credit for the old TV.

1. The "Model" you have.
Panasonic 50px60u

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".
Great reviews with a relatively low price tag.

3. What you like best about your Plasma.
It doesn't have a lot of the problems of previous displays I've bought. Mostly perfect.

4. What you don't like about your Plasma.
Having to "break it in."

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had.
Any kind of additional technology to prevent burn-in would be nice.

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma.
Look into the buzz.

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.
Probably how much "pop" it has. My Panny ae700 projector now looks soft and bland by comparison.

8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma.
I have the dreaded buzz coming from the back of the set. I've decided it's a non-issue because it can't really be heard when I'm watching something. My only problem with an otherwise perfect set.

9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it.
Yep. Wouldn't have bought one if I didn't.

10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged.
Make sure you buy from someone with a decent return policy. The buzz isn't enough to make me go to the trouble of returning it, but it's nice knowing I can if I want to.

1. The "Model" you have.
*** Samsung HP-S4253 (42")

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".
*** Great ratings, recent price drop

3. What you like best about your Plasma.
*** Watching sports and all my favorite shows in High Def

4. What you don't like about your Plasma.
*** The 'fear' I have of burn-in, though it hasn't happened.

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had.
*** 1080p, but of course that would make it more expensiv!

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma.
*** Better remote and break in suggestions

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.
*** Great colors, nice deep blacks and no BUZZ!!!

8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma.
*** None at all.

9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it.
*** Yes, price is the final reason I picked it up!!

10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged.
*** Piano finish! Best looking color tones of all the other brands I compared side by side to!

ok I'll bite. Just purchased this for our bedroom.

1. The "Model" you have. Panasonic TH-42PX600U

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model". Reviews and seeing it with an HD signal run through it. WOW!

3. What you like best about your Plasma. Only had is for a week now, but the picture is amazing. I am using the calibration that was done for this particular set at *******************

4. What you don't like about your Plasma. Worried a little about burn0n but trying not to worry about it too much with the advanses made. I don't like switching to the "just" mode on 4:3 material everytime I change the channel. It does not keep the setting.

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had. TV Guide is a pain and I want to turn it off but the wife likes it. I guess 1080P would be great but I could justify the addition cost. I am running OTA HD and it is impressive. I live near LA so I get a dozen HD stations or at least ones that upscale their SD.

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma. Free replacement if you have an burn-in issues. HAHAHAHA yeah, I know.

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma. None really I research heavily before I bought it. I must say yet again that an OTA HD and SD look great. The HD receiver on board seems to be as good if not a little better than my Didh Net VIP 622

8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma. nothing yet, cross my fingers

9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it. It's like cable and satellite TV. I hate to pay for it, not like the old days of only OTA, BUT I still think they are too much money then again so is everything else these days, ahhh inflation.

10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged. I would definitly do your homework. Figure out the size you want and can afford, decide what type, plasma, LCD, DLP etc. I almost walk away with the Samsung 4051D which is beatiuful but a last minute change and same price had me looking at the Panny and I never looked back. I don't regret the change at all!

1. The "Model" you have.
*** Pioneer 5070-HD

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".
***Plenty of research on this forum, CNET, additional websites and in-store displays. I ultimately chose this TV over the Panny 50 in. 60U due to a slightly better pic (IMHO) AND its beautiful sleek design.

3. What you like best about your Plasma.
***The aforementioned sleek design.

4. What you don't like about your Plasma.
***Not much, if anything with this particular model. I guess it would have to be the potential burn-in issue with plasmas in general. I am not completely sold on burn-in. However, I am definitely cautious enough to run the break-in dvd and ensuring no black bars during the first couple hundred hours on my $3,000 plus investment.

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had.
***The option to skip any inputs I am not using (like my previous Sony). I couldn't find anything in the home menu or manual on this so I am assuming it does not offer this feature. Other than that, it is perfect.

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma.
***See # 5...

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.
***That it took me 2 days before I realized how great the HD pic was. I was a little disappointed in Dish HD's ESPN college footbal quality on the first day but I am now suddenly ecstatic about the ESPN quality? Maybe it was the specific feed on the first night? Also, I was surprised with how decent and acceptible the SD quality was. That was one of my biggest reasons for waiting to jump to a 50 incher.

8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma.
***My only problem is facing the fact I believe in the burn-in possibility and tolerating some Break-In Settings (They look great by the way considering their levels, D-Nice really is great for posting all of those). I very much look forward to getting through my first 200 hours.

9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it.
***Yes, or else I would not have pulled the trigger. However, I would disagree if this same question was being asked about a current 1080P plasma.

10. Any additional information that you want to add.
***Be 100% certain which TV you want if you order from an online vendor that offers a lower price. It may seem obvious but I sometimes wonder what I would have done if I ordered from an online sponsor or vendor, and I was not happy with my decision. I guess I would have had to deal with it because most of them do not have very generous (if any) return policies. Potenitally, it could make a pretty rough situation.

. The "Model" you have.
*** Samsung HP-S5053

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".
*** I was going to get a 4233, but my wife said get the big one. Plus the 5053 was on sale!


3. What you like best about your Plasma.
*** Picture Quality!!


4. What you don't like about your Plasma.
*** There is a buzzing sound coming from the back. I will investigate.


5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had.
*** Hmm... True 1080p


6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma.
*** See #5


7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.
*** Just how nice the picture is.


8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma.
*** See #4


9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it.
*** I'm just amazed how cheap the plamsa's are getting. Every week the price gets lower and lower.


10. Any additional information that you want to add.
*** Nope! Just running through the burn in stages and I can't wait to watch everything and play xbox360 and PS3 on the tv for many years to come!!

1. The "Model" you have.
A. Pioneer Elite PRO-1410HD.

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".
A. Upgraded from Pioneer Elite PRO-700HD (Rear Projection).

3. What you like best about your Plasma.
A. PQ!! It is so “crisp”.

4. What you don't like about your Plasma.
A. Nothing.

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had.
A. A second HDMI input.

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma.
A. Again, a second HDMI input.

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.
A. None.

8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma.
A. None.

9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it.
A. After paying 12G for my old system, 7G was easy. Sometimes it’s expensive being on the “cutting edge” of technology.

10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged.
A. Did I mention a second HDMI input!! :(

I want to purchase the Pioneer 5070-HD from an online dealer, but I'm not sure which place to purchase one from. I want to make sure that they r an authorized Pioneer dealer.
Thanks 4 the help and info in advance

I want to purchase the Pioneer 5070-HD from an online dealer, but I'm not sure which place to purchase one from. I want to make sure that they r an authorized Pioneer dealer.
Thanks 4 the help and info in advance

I've been browsing the boards in research of Pioneer's 5070 and 6070 for a few weeks now, and a lot of people have mentioned Invision Displays, who is a forum sponsor, and a reliable authorized Pioneer dealer.

See sponsor links at top of page for their website.

-Brian

Go to Pioneer's website, they list all authorized dealers. Also check out Amazon - they have the lowest prices you can find online, one of the best delivery services out there and free in-home warranty service. That's where I plan on buying my 4270HD from.

1. The "Model" you have.
Panasonic TH-42PH9UK

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".
Recomendations.

3. What you like best about your Plasma.
Contrasty picture.

4. What you don't like about your Plasma.
Lack of zoom on HD signals.

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had.
Zoom on HD signals. A better "sleep" function. Better screen saver

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma.
Add Zoom on HD signals. A better "sleep" function. Better screen saver

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.
Contrasty picture after calibration. The picture quality vs resolution.

8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma.
Nada.

9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it.
Sure.

10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged.
We've come a long way, baby! I got my first HDTV back in 2002, and what a difference a few years makes!

1. The "Model" you have.
PRO-FHD1 Elite® 50'' 1080p PureVision® Plasma Monitor

AWESOME!

1. The "Model" you have. Pioneer 6071

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model". Good rendition of faces without "clay face". Little or no contouring on transitions from gray to black. Decent blacks. Bold picture/colors without artifacts. Clean look and all black trim

3. What you like best about your Plasma. It doesn't have the quirks that were starting to annoy me with my HD CRT RPTV. ( Uneven color of grey across screen, the need to adjust convergence periodicaly, internal reflections affecting blacks, loss of resolution at edges. ) Also because it doesn't have SSE that all the latest RPTVs have to different extents. ( I really wanted to like the Sony SXRDs but I couldn't get past the screen shimmer.)

4. What you don't like about your Plasma. It's only 768. Concern of Image retention.

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had. The ability to disable inputs. The ability to rename inputs.

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma. See number 5

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma. The refresh rate of the panel can be run at 72Hz (even multiple of 24) to get rid of judder on film sources.

8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma. None to date

9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it. The pioneer price at first seems high, but the strength of the processing adds value.

10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged.

1. The "Model" you have. Panasonic TH-42PD60U

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model". Great deal, no immediate need for true HD. Plus ED still looks good with HD content.

3. What you like best about your Plasma. It's the biggest TV I've ever owned. I love it! Great colors, everything.

4. What you don't like about your Plasma. Lack of VGA or DVI input.

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had. See above.

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma. Go with black! Silver is ok, but black is much classier!

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma. How light it was.

8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma. None. No IR, no burn-in. No problem playing Halo 2 for hours on end.

9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it. Sure, but they're going to be coming down a lot in the next few months.

10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged.

. The "Model" you have.

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".

3. What you like best about your Plasma.

4. What you don't like about your Plasma.

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had.

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma.

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.

8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma.

9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it.

10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged.

:) . The "Model" you have.
Pio PDP5070HD
2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".
Reviews on this forum, and wife actually liked it compared to others in store
3. What you like best about your Plasma.
Reputation of Pio's and the PQ is awesome!!!!
4. What you don't like about your Plasma.
None so far.
5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had.
True 1080P, easier to get to inputs/outputs
6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma.
Keep the prices going down.
7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.
How big it actually is in my living room.
8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma.
Nada.
9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it.
Hell's yes!!!!
10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged.
Love this PDP, if I ever get another, it'll be a Pio. :D

1. I got a Samsung S4353 three weeks ago.

2. I originally went into Circuit City looking to buy either a Samsung 4051 or 4092 LCD. The 4092 looked a bit better, but when I got talking to one of the sales reps. He was telling me how plasmas look better in dark environments and LCDs are better in brighter environments. My apartment is pretty dark so I went for the plasma. 2" larger and it was less money and the picture looked better than the LCD. From what I have read, experienced, and been told by many people, you can't go wrong with a Samsung. They make fantastic panels.

3. I absolutely love the enclosure. It's beautiful. It's jet black and it's sort of discrete looking. I also like how there are no visible speakers. I don't use the TV speakers and I don't want to see them. Samsung does a great job of this on their TVs. They realize most people buying a nice TV are going to get some speakers to make their entertainment experience worthwhile.

4. I don't like that you can't disable inputs, specifically the antenna. It wouldn't be so bad if the remote had direct selection input, but it doesn't. So to get from my Xbox to my cable box I have to press source three times, and it's not like you can press it three times quickly, you have to wait until the next source is selected until you can press it again.

5 + 6. Another HDMI port or two would be nice. Again, direct source selection buttons would be nice. I find it to be a waste having half of the remote being filled with useless buttons, namely the channel number buttons, channel up/down, and volume up/down. I'd so much rather have direct source selection and a more prominent picture mode button, DNIe on/off, and sleep timer. I use the sleep timer every night.

7. I liked how easy it was to take out of the box. I like how you remove the box from around the TV. Not to sound like a broken record, but I was surprised you couldn't disable the foolish antenna input.

8. None so far!

9. I figure for someone like me that watches a ton of TV, it's totally worth having a TV that I just love to watch. By the time I decommission this TV it will probably work out to costing me less than a dollar a day to own. Certainly worth it in my opinion.

I got the three year plan on the TV from Circuit City. I like the peace of mind it brings. I've gotten my moneys worth on service plans in the past, and I figure the chances of the panel crapping out in the next three years are high enough to warrant it.

1. The "Model" you have.
-Samsung HP-S4233
2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".
-The picture in the store was stunning even with subpar signal.
3. What you like best about your Plasma.
-The great picture and that it is all black.
4. What you don't like about your Plasma.
-Nothing so far
5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had.
-1080p resolution
6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacturer" about your Plasma.
-nothing comes to mind yet
7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.
-The remote is not awful, its not great, but its liveable.
8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma.
-When changing between HD channels the audio cut out once and I had to change to a SD channel before it came back.
9. Do you really think that today's "Prices" are worth it.
-Not really, I think the only reason they are so much is that people "like me"are willing to pay for the newest technology, but I doubt that it cost the manufactures more to produce them over standard tvs.
10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged.
-This forum is great, it allows anyone willing to do research to make an intelligent and confident purchase.

1. The "Model" you have. TH-42PX600U

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model". Features, like SD, 2 HDMI ports and AVS users.

3. What you like best about your Plasma. The size, the color (probably even more once I get over the burn-in time and can tweak it).

4. What you don't like about your Plasma. The burn-in scare. Had one this morning, but it seems to have faded away after an hour of normal TV. Dang dishnetwork screensaver. Is the burn-in CD suppose to have black bars at the top and bottom?

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had.- Not sure yet as I haven't finished setting things up yet.

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma.- None, I love it so far!

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma. The built in speakers are actually really good sounding! I already have a system in place, so I muted them though.

8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma.-Small burnin scare. I can't seem to change the aspect so far, but am probably missing something.

9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it.- Definitely.

10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged.- So far, I love the TV, and it even cleared any doubts that my accountant wife had about spending the money on the TV! I do wish there were more HD channels, or that HD-DVRs were cheaper. I'll have to wait until next year to go "fully HD".

Davide

1. The "Model" you have.
Vizio P50 HDM

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".
Best Bang for the buck

3. What you like best about your Plasma.
The fact that it cost less than half as much as my main TV but performs almost as well.

4. What you don't like about your Plasma.
The speakers below the screen don't look very nice to me.

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had
Detachable speakers

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacturer" about your Plasma.
Try to disguise the speakers a little better or make them detachable.

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.
Burn in is a myth. I've done all kinds of things to the TV to try to see where I should set my limits. So far, I've not been able to induce any burn-in whatsoever.

8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma.
There is a tiny scratch in the lower right corner can't see it when I'm watching TV (unless I'm less than 5 feet from the screen) but it annoys me that it is there.

9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it.
I think that high end plasma is not worth it unless you absolutely need the form factor of plasma. Since this TV is for my bedroom, I needed the form factor but leading edge performance was definitely not a requirement. I found the deal that suited my needs so I took it.

10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged.
Don't get too wrapped up in the pursuit of visual perfection. It doesn't exist. With plasmas, the law of diminishing returns can hit you like a brick. You could easily spend $500-$1000 chasing after a certain model because of a brand name or because of a few good reviews. In the end it's your decision but do your homework. How big a difference is there? Would you notice it if the better model wasn't sitting right next to it? How much are you willing to pay for it?

The P50 was a model that had great reviews while not being called the Best Plasma out there, it was competitive with a lot of the bigger names. When reviewers are saying there's not much that separates the more popular models from this one and I can save lots of $$$, I go for it. I was suprised by how happy I am with it and do not consider it to be my "B" system.

Link to OK! Your LCD! You Tell Me! Got a new one? post it here (http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?p=8885013#post8885013)

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1. The "Model" you have.
Hitachi42hd69

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".
Swivel Stand, outer design, price, Hitachi name

3. What you like best about your Plasma.
Rich colors, good sound,sleek looks

4. What you don't like about your Plasma.
The SD quality

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had.
Cant think of any

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma.
Make it in all black

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.
The really awful SD pq compared to crt

8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma.
None

9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it.
Yes

10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged.
None

1. The "Model" you have.
Pioneer PDP-6070HD

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".
All the reviews about it, and the great price on a 60" panel.

3. What you like best about your Plasma.
It's huge, Great color and blacks, no IR at all!

4. What you don't like about your Plasma.
Disappointed with the PIP feature that I can't display the PC and the cable box at the same time

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had.
Automated swivel stand like my old Hitachi. Or at least a swivel stand of some sorts...

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma.
Make more of them.

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.
How darn big it was. How great the blacks were.

8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma.
None to speak of.

9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it.
Yes. But I'd be happy if they fell more :D

10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged.
None

The "Model" you have. PDP4271D

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".
A couple of months of looking at PQ in BB and CC

3. What you like best about your Plasma.
Picture and rich realistic colors with no artifacts

4. What you don't like about your Plasma.
runs a little warm

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had.
None so far... it is loaded with features

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma. make the bottom speaker detachable

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.
Some people on TV should consider radio :p

8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma.
None yet... zero burn in issues and I mean ZERO

9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it.
Yes.... when BB dropped the price $500 ;~)

10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged.
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1. The "Model" you have.

Panasonic TH-42PX600U

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".

Research done here on the forum.

3. What you like best about your Plasma.

HD looks phenomenal! Sound is good from the speakers. Tons of input choices.

4. What you don't like about your Plasma.

SD is not great as expected. Burn in settings look horrible, very close to unwatchable.

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had.

So far nothing that I can think of.

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma.

Find a way to stop burn in!

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.

Nothing with the unit but was shocked at how heavy the pedestal was. The other thing was the fact that i measured wrong because I was looking at 40 in. LCD before I decided on this unit.

8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma.

Nothing so far.

9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it.

Yes. They have really come down and I got it for a great price.

10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged.

Looks like I will be trying to get the cable card set up on this through Comcast. All I want to get is HD locals. So we will see how that goes. The turner did not pick up anything on the cable without a cable card. I used an indoor antenna to try out HD and I feet like I was in the stone age of TV trying to pick up TV stations. I did watch half a football game in HD and the unit performed incredibly. The 'Just' Mode is pretty good. I did notice on a scene from a car going left to right it kind of looked like looking through a fish bowl. I am sure I will keep up on the discussions for this model to stay abreast of problems, issues and solutions. I do plan on doing the firmware update also.

SD image. I will add an HD image photo later tonight after Comcast comes.

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1. The "Model" you have.
-Panasonic TH-50PX600U

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".
-After much research I felt that this model was the best balance between quality, features and price. I chose the 600U rather than the 60U for possible future use of that model’s cable card slot and PIP.

3. What you like best about your Plasma.
-Size and HD picture quality.

4. What you don't like about your Plasma.
-The break-in procedure. But that’s a plasma issue, not this model specific. I have yet to get used to watching some DVDs in zoom or other aspect modes required to fill the screen.

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had.
-A third HDMI input, but honestly I don’t know what I’d use it for now. But who knows in two or three years.

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma.
-See #5. Also keep those prices falling.

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.
-We had been watching TV on a 4x3 36” XBR CRT. After being used to watching HD with the black bands above and below the picture, the size and quality of the 50” HD picture was mind-blowing.

8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma.
-I’ve had no problems with the plasma in the limited time I’ve had it. The only problem I’ve had is with programming the Harmony 880 remote, which in activity mode still steadfastly refuses to recognize that the 600U has component inputs. It was easy to add a work-around but still… .

9. Do you really think that today’s "Prices" are worth it.
-For me at this time it was. For the average consumer, probably not. IMO, for many people prices of respected name brand 40” LCD and 42” plasma screens need to fall to $800 - $900 and 46” LCD and 50” plasma to $1200 before it becomes affordable for most everyone. Who knows if that will ever happen.

10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged.
-SD TV is watchable, although I absolutely refuse to watch a football game unless it’s in HD. The digital non-HD channels look fairly good.
-I really debated between the 58” 600U and the 50”, but couldn’t justify the price difference.
-It was a difficult decision whether to buy on-line or pay more at a B&M store. The prices at the Ohio dealer who posts regularly on this board were attractive and he seemed very consumer friendly, but I finally went B&M as I didn’t want to deal with physical handling the plasma. We ended up going with Magnolia AV as it seemed it was the only dealer who carried the 600U in the area. Since Magnolia was purchased by Best Buy, they seem much more willing to deal on price and we were able to get an acceptable deal.
-The last setup I had experience with was when Comcast hooked up our PVR set-top box. That person basically connected the cable, made sure it was working, handed me the remote and left. The Magnolia experience was outstanding. They even showed up early. The installer ran through all the connections to make sure the LD, DVD, and receiver worked with the TV and made sure I understood everything. All in all, the whole Magnolia experience was very positive.

1. The "Model" you have.
-Panasonic TH-42PX60U

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".
-Panasonic name/quality + Best Buy deal = Plasma for me.

3. What you like best about your Plasma.
-Size and HD picture quality.

4. What you don't like about your Plasma.
-I am still workking through the break-in procedure. Also still getting used to watching in zoom or just mode. Usually it looks great sometimes it looks a little oblong.

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had.
PIP

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma.
-See above. Also keep those prices falling.

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.
-My previous tv was a 27" sony. So it was quite an upgrade..

8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma.
-None yet, just a fear of burn-in.


9. Do you really think that today’s "Prices" are worth it.
-I think I got a reasonable deal, and even though prices are probably going to continue falling I am happy with my purchase.


10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged.
-Sometimes SD signal looks a little off. I am not sure I can go back after getting HD.
-Also making sure I get the proper equipment for my plasma at an affordable price can take some reasearch. AFtger spending alot finding afforable cables, surge protectors that still protected took some work/

Picked up a Panny TH-42PX60U today at Best Buy. Got an excellent price for a 42" Plasma. So far so good. Even used the OTA antenna already to pick up a few local HD channels which looked very nice.

Just purchased the Panasonic TH-42PX600U

42" plasma!!!

Just purchased Pioneer PDP-5070HD for a great price up here in Canada. Delivery in a few days!!

I finally bought the panny th50px60u yesterday on black friday. C City had a price I just could not pass up. I cant even watch it for about a month because my house will not be done until then. So the poor thing has to sit in my moms floor until then. Any sugestions on tilting wall mounts?

I purchased a Panasonic TH-50PX600U this week and moved the 42PX50U to the bedroom with a cable card.

Got 42px60u last monday and enjoying it

This thread would be better with pics.

This thread would be better with pics.

Here you go...

I got my 60U last week. I'm through the break in period and I absolutely LOVE it.

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very tasteful use of cinderblocks . :D

very tasteful use of cinderblocks . :D

Thank you! :)

Hehe, they were part of a coffee table my GF built and used before this, and we kept them in service. I'm probably going to get some media storage and use those instead, but for now I think they look pretty cool.

Don't let hagbag (very appropriate name, btw) rag on your use of those cinderlocks, Manny. Any port in a storm, imo. Nice set.

You certainly blew thru the break-in period in a darn hurry. What'd you do - leave the set on 24/7 and play the break-in disc?

Don't let hagbag (very appropriate name, btw) rag on your use of those cinderlocks, Manny. Any port in a storm, imo. Nice set.

You certainly blew thru the break-in period in a darn hurry. What'd you do - leave the set on 24/7 and play the break-in disc?

Yes, I did that and because I work nights at home and my GF is up during the day the set has been on for the most part when the DVD isn't in. I wanted to get the break in over as quickly as possible to avoid having to worry about it.

I bought a Panasonic TH42PX60U. Had it for about 2 weeks and then decided that it didn't quite fill up the wall enough.

Wound up returning it and purchasing a Samsung HPS5053 instead. I was really drawn to the shiny black bezel, it really frames the picture. PQ is amazing on high def and not bad on sd channels thru a Comcast Motorola box.

Got a great deal at a local store based on some of the deals that the big box chains were running on Black Friday.

proud owner of 2 new Panasonic TH42PX60U's here..

i've had them for a week, and they're great. got one mounted over the weekend, and will be mounting the other one tonight. exposed wires right now, but that'll be changing in the weeks to come..

Picked up the Panny 42-60U on Friday morning at BB's 7 hour sale. Yep, I was one of the idiots standing in line in the rain at 3:30 in the morning.
And I could not be happier. I have been in front of the set every avaliable moment since 6:00am Friday morning.
I had tears in my eyes watching the Patriots crush the hearts of da Bears fans.
And let's just say that seeing Junior Seau's forearm bent at a 45 degree angle was a little gross.
I had a lot of reservations on this set due to the misinformed opinion of the picture quality as seen in the stores (like the image was painted with watercolors). I know now it is due to the "Vivid" picture setting. After tweaking the settings, I am truly in awe of the image quality.
I couldn't care less if the set is a little better or a little worse than the other guy's set. It is perfection for me.
I am now in search of reasonably priced cantilevered wall mount. No, I'm not spending $400 for one. I'll make one out of scrap metal before I spend $400 on a mount. $170 for an HDMI cable? Are you insane? They must really think that FPD owners are completely braindead when it comes to spending money.
I am also pleased to realize that my 5 year old DVD player looks great once connected with component cables. I had never owned a TV with component inputs so I have never seen the benefits of the component outputs. I had watched Saving Private Ryan hooked up with an s-video cable and was less than impressed.
I spent hours researching a new upscaling DVD player when I decided to connect the component jacks. The difference was night and day. The Panny upscales the image so beautifully that I can definitely wait a year or two for Blu-Ray to come down in price.
I am so happy to be a card carrying member of the HDTV movement.

Just picked up the PDP42V18HA from Wal-Mart on Black Friday. So far, so good. Very good picture right out of the box. Right now I'm hooked up to my DVD player via component and the picture is amazing. I can't imagine a benefit to getting the HDMI cable and a new DVD player. I'm sure I will sooner or later though. :D

Picked up a Panny 50x60U last week from CompUSA. They had a good price at the time from their 11-19 ad in the paper. Then on Thursday CC had the same set for $300 less. On Friday I went back to CompUSA with my receipt and the CC ad. They gave me a $300 refund, very willingly I might ad.

I didn't get it hooked up until Friday, as I had to buy a table/stand to set it on. What a picture! I'm working on the break in time so we can get it set up properly. Thanks for all the information I've gotten on this forum.

1. The "Model" you have.
Viore PD42v18HA

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".
Killer price on a 42" plasma screen at WallyWorld's Black Friday sale.

3. What you like best about your Plasma.
Size & picture quality.

4. What you don't like about your Plasma.
Lots to learn in order to optimize display of all input possibilities.

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had.
Multi-function remote

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma.
(a) input access needs to be random or have individual buttons on remote, rather than having to go through them one at a time.
(b) it would be nice if their remote codes were present in other universal control devices

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.
That a 1024 x 768 native resolution maximum does not equal a true HD display. The monitor is HD compliant, but you cannot display a full 720 or 1080 image, it is all downconverted. Still, picture quality is stunning compared to my 27" analogue it replaced.

8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma.
Audio Out on the display is a straight lineout signal, so I can't control Volume/Mute with the TV remote.

9. Do you really think that today’s "Prices" are worth it.
The $988 Black Friday price blew away by a considerable margin every other comparable 42" plasma out there.

10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged.
A vast improvement over my old TV. Our cable system feeds both standard and HD versions of local channels, and doing an A/B by switching back and forth between the two cable channels/analogue-digital versions of the same exact programming is jaw-dropping.

TH-50px60u

1. The "Model" you have.
-Panasonic TH-42PX60U

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".
Panasonic's reputation, 9th generation panel

3. What you like best about your Plasma.
Picture quality

4. What you don't like about your Plasma.
Standard/Vivid/Cinema settings are not input specific

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had.
PIP, orbiting pixiels, better remote.

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma.
Include more info in manual on burn-in & break-in

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.
Picture quality & brightness

8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma.
-None yet, just a fear of burn-in.


9. Do you really think that today’s "Prices" are worth it.
Yes, considering that this set replaced a 36" Mitsubishi tube set that I paid $3,500.00 for in 1990 (about $10,000 in 2006 dollars !)

10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged.
I wish the major networks would demand that advertisers run only wide screen commercials. It is a real P.I.T.A. to keep switching to "just" to fill the screen, for fear of burn-in

After months of waiting and pining, I finally got the Panny 42PX60U two weeks ago @ BB while ensuring they would price-match or adjust if it was reduced. Then I see their 7 hour sale on Black Friday!. Well needless to say I strolled in a 10:30 am (why hurry) to request my price adjustment, 20 mins later I was $324 richer...well $324 out the hole anyway. Very good experience, no complaints. I have to find an HDMI 'hub' of some sort as the 10ft cable I got from monoprice is too stiff to work with the tv in the lift mechanism it is housed in.

1. The "Model" you have.
-Panasonic TH-42PX60U

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model"?
- Stellar advice on this forum, consumer reports, The Panasonic reputation, reviews frm owners and professionals (magazines, websites etc.) and of course...PRICE!!!

3. What you like best about your Plasma.
-Blown away by the picture quality, though only using component at the moment, and sound. Thought speakers would be terrible but sound better than expected.

4. What you don't like about your Plasma.
-Loses settings once power is lost or unplugged. I've had to redo the setup 4 times already in the last few days. Minor inconvenience though.

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had.
-PIP, orbiting pixiels, black bezel.

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma.
- 4 fans, this baby gets really hot!

7.What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.
-Speakers and image quality.

8.What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma
-None as yet

9. Do you really think that today’s "Prices" are worth it.
- Definitely! Earlier this year when I started looking at this unit it was $2500, finally got it 6 months later for $1500 less...I'd say thats not a bad price at all.

10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged.
- The concern over burn in /IR is high, but I try to ensure that the screen is fillied and that I don't watch channels with very opaque logos etc. Plus I run the 'burn-in disc' very often in between viewings, and overnight. Can't wait for this to be over with, but better safe than sorry.

1. The "Model" you have.
Samsung HP-S4253
2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".
The appearance. I was choosing between this and the PANNY. I liked the black better than the silver.
3. What you like best about your Plasma.
Other than the picture I really like the number of inputs they included.
4. What you don't like about your Plasma.
The sound quality
5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had.
None that I know of.
6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma.
Find a way to lower the amount of heat it puts out and muffle the buz noise.
7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.
No surprises yet
8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma.
None
9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it.
Pretty good but getting better every year.
10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged.
Having alot of fun with PS2, XBOX360, DISH HD, OTA HD, and PC connected. WAHOOO!!!

Edit to say the buz noise is very low and I had to get right next to the set to hear it. I probably wouldn't have noticed if I had not read about it.

I just experienced my first big screen disappointment last night. I recorded "Heros" on my Comcast Motorola DCT 5100 DVR/Cable box to watch after I came home from band practice. Recorded the HD channel (Comcast puts both analogue and HD through the system for the local channels as well as a bunch of Premium Channels).

When I sat down to watch it, I was appalled at the picture quality, or should I say the *lack* of picture quality.

I guess I didn't notice the hideous compression artifacts on my old 27" analogue TV, huh?

Are all DVR's this way? Are there settings that can be changed to allow for full-res recording of HD programming? The manual doesn't seem to indicate that for this cable box/DVR...

1. The "Model" you have.
- Panasonic TH-42PX60U

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model"?
- PRICE! & PQ with deep blacks

3. What you like best about your Plasma.
- Again PQ with rich colors and deep blacks

4. What you don't like about your Plasma.
- No independent input PQ settings memory, duck feet stand

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had.
- PIP, VGA

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma.
- less silver pls!!!

7.What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.
- Speakers -expected it to be terrible, but not bad

8.What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma
- it takes time to turn on - about 10 secs

9. Do you really think that today’s "Prices" are worth it.
- prices are HOT! 4 months back it was $2000, the prices have kept falling and now just $1000!!! (PM at Sears)

10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged.
- Burn In - have experienced little IR (espn logo was there for 45 min then disappeared. its time to

This thread would be better with pics.
Added a picture to mine.

I just experienced my first big screen disappointment last night. I recorded "Heros" on my Comcast Motorola DCT 5100 DVR/Cable box to watch after I came home from band practice. Recorded the HD channel (Comcast puts both analogue and HD through the system for the local channels as well as a bunch of Premium Channels).

When I sat down to watch it, I was appalled at the picture quality, or should I say the *lack* of picture quality.

I guess I didn't notice the hideous compression artifacts on my old 27" analogue TV, huh?

Are all DVR's this way? Are there settings that can be changed to allow for full-res recording of HD programming? The manual doesn't seem to indicate that for this cable box/DVR...

Something is not, right all my HD DVR recordings look as good recorded as when viewed originally.

1. The "Model" you have.
42PX60U Panasonic 42" Plasma HDTV

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".
The prices were being cut big-time after Thanksgiving, and most everything I heard about this set was positive.

3. What you like best about your Plasma.
The picture quality, and the fact that it doesn't have motion blur on fast moving scenes (and sports) like my old LCD.

4. What you don't like about your Plasma.
The stand, plus feeling like I have to babysit it to prevent burn-in.

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had.
Hmm, not sure. Guaranteed no burn-in? Or burn-in being covered by the warranty? :)

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma.
Change the stand. I want to angle my TV a bit, and part of the stand leans off the table.

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.
Hmm. That it doesn't seem to be as big as I thought. I had just upgraded from a 37" Westinghouse LCD, and going up to 42" I was a little worried that it would dominate the room, but it really doesn't seem that much bigger than the 37" Westinghouse. It seems taller, but not necessarily wider? Oh yeah. Also, the set doesn't seem to run as hot as I thought it would. I see a bunch of fans in the back, but when I feel along the set, it doesn't feel hot at all. Not really even all that warm. My LCD seemed to run hotter. Maybe I'm not feeling in the right place?

8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma.
Well, when I first did the auto-scan for channels, it took awhile, and I noticed what I thought was burn-in from the progress bar. It took awhile to go away (maybe 3-4hrs), but it looks like it's just about gone away, if not completely gone. That worried me a little bit, since I was following all the instructions, but I hadn't yet changed the settings from Vivid since the manual said to do the auto-scan first. Also, I'm about 16hrs in the break-in period, and I don't notice very much IR at all now, so that's good.

9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it.
Hmm, not sure. I would say not, even though I got a great price on this set. The HDTV looks great. The size is great. But normal cable stations don't look as good as they do on CRTs. That, plus the fact that ALL these sets have some sort of issues (LCDs with motion blur, picture quality, Plasmas with burn-in, etc) and you would think that the prices would be even lower. If none of these issues were issues, then sure, I could maybe see charging the prices they do.

10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged.
Not sure of any yet. I was a little worried when that progress bar stayed on the screen for a few hours, but it seems to have mostly faded. The screen is pretty reflective, so if that is a problem in your room, you may have to rearrange things or look for a different set. Overall, so far I'm pleased. The break-in seems to be going well now. The next big thing will be seeing how it reacts when I turn the settings up a bit (right now, picture/brightness/sharpness are all -15), and when I try to game on it. If there are no major problems with it then, then I will be pleased.

Hello everyone,
I am relatively new to this forum and need your assistance in getting down to a short list of the top units so my wife and I can go and see them to make the final decision. By "smaller" I mean a unit that has a 27" diagonal screen size or a bit larger.

From my limited knowledge, I hear that Plasma's are the way to go if your ambient light levels exceed that of a home theatre set-up. So, that is my driving reason to go Plasma.


Thank you, in advance, for helping a newbee!

Phil

Problem is, I think the smallest plasmas come are around 37". Usually plasmas are for larger sets. If you are looking for a 27" set, you're best bet is a "normal" TV (CRT), or an LCD TV.

1. The "Model" you have.
- Panasonic TH-50PX60U

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model"?
- PQ and price

3. What you like best about your Plasma.
- The picture is awesome!

4. What you don't like about your Plasma.
- Nothing yet

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had.
- None

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma.
- Make consumer silver AND black models

7.What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.
- How well SD looks

8.What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma
- None

9. Do you really think that today’s "Prices" are worth it.
- Oh yeah!

10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged.
- Love the new tv! Picture attached.

Been very satisfied with my 43PX60U. It's hooked to basic Comcast Cable and without an antenna I am able to get a few HD channels. After calibration the TV with AVIA the picture is as sharp as a razor and the colors and brightness are outstanding. This TV deserve to be fed nothing but HD. I only wish there was more HD channels available right now. PQ from my Sony progressive scan DVD player is excellent. HD-DVD/Blu-rey must be mind blowing.

Only thing I don't enjoy is labeling the channels. It's just take too much time. But overall since this is my first plasma and I am hooked. The audio even sounds fantastic. Bravo Panasonic.

This thread seems to by Panasonic dominated. Is the Panny the most popular Plasma on this forum ? :)







1. The "Model" you have.
- Samsung HP-S4253 42"

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model"?
- PQ ,Style and Price - I believe it has the best combo among the 3 criterias.

3. What you like best about your Plasma.
- Picture Q and Style !

4. What you don't like about your Plasma.
- Base had a small plastic chip at the bottom

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had.
- Real PIP

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma.
- Eliminate the buzz issue.

7.What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.
- None. I pretty much anticipated the whole experience.

8.What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma
- None so far

9. Do you really think that today’s "Prices" are worth it.
- Yes !

10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged.
- Samsung HP-S4253 42 is the best value all around right now ; dont get discouraged by the buzz issue. :)

1. The "Model" you have.
- Panasonic TH-50PX600U

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model"?
This forum, consumer reports, price, quality

3. What you like best about your Plasma.
- I cant believe how good the picture is and I am still in break in mode!

4. What you don't like about your Plasma.
- Nothing

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had.
- None

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma.
- find some fix to phosphor uneven aging. Makes me nervous.
7.What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.
- The picture. Looks WAYYYYYYYY better at home vs the store.

8.What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma
- None

9. Do you really think that today’s "Prices" are worth it.
- Yes. I bought it for $2700 shipped from Amazon.

10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged.
- This is the greatest tv I have seen. I used to think the srxd from sony was amazing at CC but this picture is just as good now that I have it at home. Source data is the key.

1. Panasonic th-50px60u

2. tossup between this and hitachi 55, price was deciding factor

3. Colors pop, off angle viewing great

4. worry about burn in, silver love the black cabinets, svid and composit not active at the same time need 2nd tuner

5. PIP

6. Too early to tell, make it black for sure,
7. my wife loves it

8. nothing yet just got it

9. Not yet, i got a great deal, 1539+tax after rebate but without that, i would not have it yet

10. they just look great, take less room and weigh less than the crt i relaced, ove it hate the burn in worry, like dual tuners

Thanks.

Goddahavit

This thread seems to by Panasonic dominated. Is the Panny the most popular Plasma on this forum ? :) ...
Has been for several years. It's also the best seller in the U.S., so there are more of them out there to be reported.

I, for one, always enjoy hearing from those who made different choices, though.

Has been for several years. It's also the best seller in the U.S., so there are more of them out there to be reported.

I, for one, always enjoy hearing from those who made different choices, though.


Panasonics are a great brand. I almost bought one but i liked the pq of the sammy better.. the Black glossy cabinet doesnt hurt either.

1. The "Model" you have.
- Toshiba 50HP66

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model"?
Price, Inputs, Picture Quality, Price

3. What you like best about your Plasma.
- Awesome picture in HD, Good Picture in SD, Excellent Picture as a computer (vga input)and gaming, Excellent picture in DVD

4. What you don't like about your Plasma.
- Slow tuner (it takes 3 seconds to change channels)

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had.
- Analog audio output when using the HDMI's ports

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacturer" about your Plasma.
- I have not read "professional" good (or bad) reviews. Makes me wonder.

7.What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.
- It came with the base stand installed. It looks better than I thought in my family room.

8.What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma
- Slow tuner (it takes 3 seconds to change channels)

9. Do you really think that today’s "Prices" are worth it.
- Yes. I bought it for $1600.00 at BB (black friday)

10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged.
- This is the greatest tv I have seen. I compared (side by side) with the 50 inch panasonic, LG and Samsung. They all looked almost the same, but the Toshiba was less expensive and has plenty inputs.

1. The "Model" you have.
- Panasonic TH-50PX60U

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model"?
This forum, price, picture quality

3. What you like best about your Plasma.
- I cant believe how good the picture is and I am still in break in mode!

4. What you don't like about your Plasma.
- Nada

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had.
- I would say PiP but I rarely used it on my Sony projection and I can get that with my DVR now

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacturer" about your Plasma.
- Pre Burn In before shipping

7.What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.
- How much my wife liked it (and that she didn't kill me after I bought it)

8.What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma
- None

9. Do you really think that today’s "Prices" are worth it.
- Yes. I bought it for $2000 with 24 months no interest.

10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged.
- Absolutely amazing.

1. The "Model" you have.
Haier 42HP25BAT (Most of the boards and the PDP inside say LG)

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".
Blak Friday price. I wasn't going to camp out for a TV and they still had one at 10:00am. I took it as fate.

3. What you like best about your Plasma.
Size and accuracy. My last TV was a 30" slimfit tube.

4. What you don't like about your Plasma.
The ugly speakers. I removed them because I use the AVR for sound.

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had.
The "Just" mode.

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma.
Ditch the bright blue LED on the front.

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.
None.

8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma.
It needs descreet codes for the inputs.

9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it.
No, everyday prices are still too high, but they're getting there.

10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged.
I've enjoyed the couple of weeks that I have had the display. I just got an upconverting DVD player tonight that I have to hook up yet!

1. The "Model" you have.
- Panasonic TH-50PX6U

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model"?
Costco price and return policy, this forums positive review of Panasonic.

3. What you like best about your Plasma.
- HD programing and upscaled DVDs look amazing even uncalibrated with break-in settings.

4. What you don't like about your Plasma.
- No side inputs and it is grey/silver instead of black.

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had.
- None that warrant the extra $$$ to get the 60U or 600U.

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacturer" about your Plasma.
- ISF type calibration and Broken-in at the factory.

7.What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.
- The grey doesn't look that bad in the living room.

8.What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma
- None.

9. Do you really think that today’s "Prices" are worth it.
- No. I bought it for $2000, but it still out of reach for a lot of people.

10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged.
- I am impressed pre-ISF calibration, I can't wait to get it calibrated..

1. The "Model" you have.
- Panasonic TH-42PX6U

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model"?
This forum, price, picture quality

3. What you like best about your Plasma.
- I cant believe how good the picture is and I am still in break in mode!

4. What you don't like about your Plasma.
- The break in time but I will live. I am just impatient

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had.
- I would say SD card since it is the 6u

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacturer" about your Plasma.
- Pre Burn In before shipping

7.What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.
- How good everything looks and how easy it was to set up.

8.What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma
- None

9. Do you really think that today’s "Prices" are worth it.
- Yes. I bought it for $1299.99 at Costco so how can you beat that.

10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged.
- Absolutely amazing.

1. The "Model" you have.
- Panasonic TH-50px60u

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model"?
This forum, price, Cnet, price & picture quality

3. What you like best about your Plasma.
- I cant believe how good the picture is and I am still in break in mode!

4. What you don't like about your Plasma.
- The break in time

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had.
- none

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacturer" about your Plasma.
- Pre Burn In before shipping and less silver

7.What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.
- How good everything looks and how easy it was to set up.

8.What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma
- None

9. Do you really think that today’s "Prices" are worth it.
- Yes. I bought it for $1999.99 at BB.

10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged.
- Simpily amazing. Can't wait for the break in period to end

1. The "Model" you have.
PIONEER 5070 (50 inch plasma)

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".
The reviews and SD programming PQ

3. What you like best about your Plasma.
It shows the best picture possible regardless of the signal quality.

4. What you don't like about your Plasma.
The uncertainty of it's longevity

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had.
I'm not really sure yet...only had it a week. I think it's very satisfying so far.

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma.
Why you so expensive dawg!?!? (not a real question)

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.
I can leave the speakers detached making it look so classy! It also had componant hookups on the side

8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma.
None as of yet... (crossing fingers)

9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it.
I think they are when you spread the cost over the life of the product. this is assuming you aren't buying it on credit..and if you are getting a no-interest loan for a period of time..then DEFINITELY WORTH IT

10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged.
I was geared toward the Sony XBR2 LCD for a whole 2 months...but after the "supposed temporary issues", you have no idea how calming it is to walk into my living room in the EARLY morning and know that when I turn the Pioneer on, it'll do what it says..and if it doesn't...Pioneer will fix it. None of us like hassles when spending this much money on a toy...and this plasma has alleviated that concern beautifully.

1. The "Model" you have.
Samsung hps-5073

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".
Excellent price, fantastic picture, and a great glare filter - combined with all the features I was looking for.

3. What you like best about your Plasma.
Picture and contrast.

4. What you don't like about your Plasma.
Appears to be faulty, have a technician coming onsite to investigate buzzing noise.

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had.
1080p instead of just 1080i.

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma.
Fix the noise before I get pissed off. ;)

1. The "Model" you have.
TH-50PH9UK

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".
Computer "friendliness" when using the DVI blade. The number of people who raved about this and last years version.

3. What you like best about your Plasma.
Contrast. DVI support. Minimalist design.

4. What you don't like about your Plasma.
Can't think of anything...

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had.
I wish the DVI blade supported DPMS.

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma.
Try to reduce / eliminate the buzzing noise.

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.
The buzzing. Turned out it was normal and I was just overly sensitive to it. On a more positive note, the PQ.

8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma.
2 dead pixels. After talking to an engineer at Panasonic and getting authorization, Plasma Concepts (who I purchased the display from), performed an advanced replacement and sent me out a new one.

9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it.
Of course I do, I wouldn't have purchased otherwise!

10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged.
Very happy with Plasma Concepts customer service. I ended up purchasing a Panasonic TH-50PX60U and Sharp LC-37D40U along with my 9UK. They gave me a price break and got me a deal on shipping.

1. The "Model" you have.

Panasonic TH-50PX600U

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".

Reviews, features, looks...lots of inputs, great sounds (subs, wattage), nice looks and great picture.

3. What you like best about your Plasma.

Nice looking 50", picture too. Hidden speakers/subs, minimal slim design. Perfect size from where I'm sitting. Makes my living room look really nice.

4. What you don't like about your Plasma.

720p, but still good. Price and features sold me.

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had.

Has everything I need.

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma.

None. Keep up the good prices and quality!

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.

Lighter than my 135lbs Panny Tau Tube 30"

8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma.

None so far...1 week old.

9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it.

For this unit and comparing to others, yes. But still a lot to pay for a TV. My Tau Tube cost $1800 three years ago. I don't see the prices going down...you'll just get more. Bought it for $2070 at Ultimate.

10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged.

My first flat panel type TV. So far I'm happy. They all seem to look good, of course with hi-def. The Pioneer and Sonys were tops (and the prices too). The Pannys were perfect with the price, build quality, features and image combined. Nice set. :)

1. The "Model" you have.

Pioneer PDP-4270HD

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".

Reviews, this forum, PQ, and internals

3. What you like best about your Plasma.

The reproduction of SD signals, and of course the external appearance... :cool: doesn't get better.

4. What you don't like about your Plasma.

Cost....but you don't regret it once you've turned it on..!

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had.

For the price point....it could make me dinner once in a while.... :)

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma.

If it means compromising on the quality of the product, don't lower MSRP.

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.

The SD processing is the best I've seen...period.

8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma.

Absolutely none...it's perfect. Oh, except the other half wants to use it... :(

9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it.

Loaded question seeing as this model is the highest in it's class. If you're the type that can sit in front of your new plasma and say well its good enough. Then the answer is no. If you're like me and can't stand buying something new knowing full well that you're going to deal with less then you want, every time you turn it on. Well then...this plasma is worth every single penny.

10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged.

I bought into some advice from an article on how ED sets should in theory reproduce SD signals better than comparible HD plasmas, (by manufacturer). Best of luck finding a ED television that can make SD look good. Worse part is these ED sets even given their native 480p res. struggle at best. Want a good test...play the remake of "The Fog" on a progressive scan DVD player into a ED set. You'll see what I mean. You're better of saving a little extra dough and getting yourself into an upper tier HD.

If you're unhappy with your new EDTV, give the high end HD models a chance. You will not be disappointed.

I just bought the Pioneer 5071HD. I am moving in to my new house next week, so its not even out of the box yet, so I cant answer alot of questions. I am however going to use the suggested break in settings.

Question and maybe someone can route me to the right forum/thread. I will have my PS2 (soon to be PS3) hooked up to it. Is there any issues with gaming on a plasma? Obviously I know not to leave it paused for any long periods of time (plus I will set the screen saver to come on), but is there any different settings I should use since I will have my PS2 hooked up??

I want to hear from you guys about your Plasmas. This is not a "Mine is Better than Yours" thread. Be thoughtful and honest.

Just got a new display? Post it here ONLY: please do not start a new thread

Tell me the following:

1. The "Model" you have.

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".

3. What you like best about your Plasma.

4. What you don't like about your Plasma.

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had.

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma.

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.

8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma.

9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it.

10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged.

Thanks.

Dave

1. Panasonic TH-50PX60U and Pansonic TH-42PX60U
2. Was really Happy with the 42" went and added a 50"
PQ and price point!
3. Picture Quality!
4. May Possibly get image 'burn-in" LCD won't.
5. Variable Audio Output instead for just fixed.
6. Add Variable Audio Output!
7. Weight, was lighter than I thought.
8. Nothing yet.
9. They are just getting there.
10. Great TVs , Highly Recommended!

LG 50PC3D

Just bought it several hours ago at BB.
Great sale. Saved $600 US. Discount paid for the sales tax and extended warranty.
Unfortunately my first viewing was the Patriots getting drubbed lol.
I am giddy as a school girl and will post more info asap.

1. The "Model" you have.

Pioneer PDP 507XA. Analog tuner, amps for speakers, but no speakers (the speakers are ~$300).

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".

This forum. And a friend of mine buying a KDL 40v2000. It was either this or a 50" Panasonic. Used primarily for gaming, movies and TV .... In that order

3. What you like best about your Plasma.
The picture obviously! - ordered list:
1. PQ
2. Overall quality. Everything works as intended.
3. Connections (lots of HDMI, RCA etc ports)
4. Finish (looks stunning).
5. Weight (a low 34KG). Allowed me to mount it on a Vogels 6345, so that I can pull it out from the wall for easier access


4. What you don't like about your Plasma.
The default settings.

Contrast was way to high. Every single noise-reduction feature was activated resulting in "plastic mask" faces. Got it mounted just in time for some UEFA cup football, which was a blurry mess until I figured out to disable all the image "enhancement" junk

So out of the box a very unpleasent surprise. 10 minutes later: all joy.

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had.

Only thing I can think of is to be able to choose underscan "grey-bar" colour.

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma.

None, they obviously know what they are doing.

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.

How well everything worked. And how light it is. It weighs a little more than half of the 42" Philips it replaced.

8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma.
None really with the display itself. But I've got a DVD player connected to a Denon 3806 through HDMI.

The DVD, the receiver and the display itself can all upscale and de-interlace DVDs for progessive material independently. DVD quality sucked out of the box. Thought is was the cinema-mode (de-interlace, anti 3:2 pulldown mode) on the Pioneer's fault.

It wasn't, the DVD player was set up incorrectly

Only other thing that annoys me is the 4-5 second HDMI sync time.

9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it.

Yes.

10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged.

As others have pointed out on this board. Co-op Gears of War on this display makes it worth it alone.

Cheers

Newbie here....just went from a 19inch Black and White to a Plasma :)

Tell me the following:

1. The "Model" you have.
Pioneer 1140HD

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".
PQ, asthetics, and price

3. What you like best about your Plasma.
Picture Quality and Size

4. What you don't like about your Plasma.
Not knowing all the new tech features and terminology

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had.
"Idiot Proof" LOL

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma.
To new to know

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.
The size and PQ

8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma.
Trying to understand all the features

9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it.
Coming from a cheap person, NO....however based on todays market, YES

10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged.
Loving it so far, just hate wanting new stuff to compliment the TV.....why are accessories such as HDMI cables so expensive??

1. The "Model" you have.
-Toshiba 42HP66

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".
-unbelievable Black Friday deal

3. What you like best about your Plasma.
-colors that really "pop", depth of black, connectivity, IT'S FLAT, and all of this for an awesome price

4. What you don't like about your Plasma.
-screen will glare and it weighs more than my JVC 56" lcos rear-projection and 10-30lbs. more than other 42" plasmas

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had.
-picture in picture

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma.
-put this TV on a diet and shave some lbs. somewhere?

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.
-crisp vibrant colors, deep blacks, and that I could pick it up by myself given its weight and akwardness!

8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma.
-the audible buzzing noise that occurs when an image is on the screen (can't hear it with TV at normal volumes)

9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it.
-undoubtedly yes...until the price drops again and I'm mad that I payed more!

10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged.
-Be ready to incur the benefits and downfalls of the TV type you select. This is my bedroom TV. My other TV is a JVC HD56G787 56" Rear Projection TV. Each set has a great picture, but each set also excels in different aspects. Do research, but also make sure the set looks good to you.

1. The "Model" you have.
HP-S5053

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".
Price: $1399. Thanks to min wage employee, who thought of applying every possible available discount... :)

3. What you like best about your Plasma.
Contrast. 2hdmi, DVI support, burn proofing

4. What you don't like about your Plasma.
I want cablecard support, and qam

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had.
CableCard, QAM

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma.
Try to reduce / eliminate the buzzing noise.

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.
Fall a sleep after first two hours of watching VOD, when 30min program was over, CC box switched to menu screen and that screen stayed on for 4+ hours.

When I opened my eyes I thought tv was a toast, with permanent menu burnin.
Turned sammy white screen, looked fine. Glad it wasn't pany.

Another "Surprise" was cost of all additional items: store charges $750 to mount (no thanks), $260 tilt mount (nt), $150/ 8.5ft HDMI cable (returned next day), $100 - dvd player, $40 hi-def antena, $15/month cable rcver fee, $15/month dtv channel fee, $10/month HD Pack 1 fee.

Return sh!t day is coming this weekend ( I am keeping TV and only tv).

8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma.
n/a

9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it.
Price I paid - YES.

10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged.

1. The "Model" you have.
Pioneer Elite 42" - Pro-940HD

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".
I wanted to get the best picture a 50" or 42" could provide and in my research it is the Pioneer Elite.

3. What you like best about your Plasma.
Beautiful design and beautiful picture right out of the box. Connections galore and a plethora of picture customization options.

4. What you don't like about your Plasma.
buzzing noise. not very noticible when watching a movie (I don't watch SD on this television. Just movies and games).

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had.
none, really. it satisfies my needs. 1080p could be nice but not so much for a 42" screen.

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma.
eliminate the buzzing noise.

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.
Playing gears of war. The graphics are just incredible but add to that the color vibrancy of the Pioneer and WOW. Not concerned about burning, i've been gaming since I first setup the t.v. with absolutely no issues.

I also purchased the Sony 46XBR2 and had the Pioneer and Sony side by side. Pioneer pq was a step above the Sony. The Sony also had the clouding issue thats been talked about on the boards. Returned the Sony and kept the Pioneer Elite.

8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma.
none

9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it.
Yes, I purchased mine on Sale.

10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged.
The Pioneer Elite is an amazing television. I am a very proud owner. I get a ton of comments from friends/family on the television. Get one and you won't be disappointed.

1. The "Model" you have.
Pioneer Elite PRO-1540HD

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".
Reviews, including this forum, and comparing the picture and features in the store to other sets available. It also has a Home Media Gallery feature which allows me to network the tv and I can now view video, pictures, and listen to music off of my home PC.

3. What you like best about your Plasma.
Picture quality, including that of SD broadcast viewing. It's a beautiful set, turned on or off.

4. What you don't like about your Plasma.
Can't think of one thing!

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had.
It's got 'em all except for 1080p, which isn't needed.

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacturer" about your Plasma.
Keep doing what you're doing - stay at the top!

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.
It looks even better in my house!

8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma.
None

9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it.
Mine was, even before I received a discount. I would have paid the full asking price if needed.

10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged.
If you are undecided as to whether you should by plasma or lcd, check out the Pio plasmas. They may just make up your mind for you - go plasma - go Pioneer :D

Here are a few pics of my set in action!

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y235/Kr8z1/PIONEER%20PRO-1540HD/PRO-1540HD1.jpg

SD broadcast:

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y235/Kr8z1/PIONEER%20PRO-1540HD/SD%20Programming/DSCF0349.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y235/Kr8z1/PIONEER%20PRO-1540HD/SD%20Programming/DSCF0336.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y235/Kr8z1/PIONEER%20PRO-1540HD/SD%20Programming/DSCF0311.jpg

HD broadcast:

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y235/Kr8z1/PIONEER%20PRO-1540HD/Transporter%202/Transporter2-1.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y235/Kr8z1/PIONEER%20PRO-1540HD/Transporter%202/Transporter2-4.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y235/Kr8z1/PIONEER%20PRO-1540HD/Bikini%20Destinations/DSCF0287.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y235/Kr8z1/PIONEER%20PRO-1540HD/Bikini%20Destinations/DSCF0281.jpg

Good deal. Signal source?

DirecTivo HR10-250

1. The "Model" you have.
LG 50PC3D

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".
Picture comparisons, reviews and price.

3. What you like best about your Plasma.
The picture quality.

4. What you don't like about your Plasma.
Only one hdmi input. Should be two by default.

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had.
One more hdmi input.

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma.
Another hdmi input.

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.
How good sd is. I was expecting a good picture based on my in store comparisons but the picture in my home is better.

8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma.
Having a problem getting the "EZ Scan" to pick up stations via component or even direct from the wall to the tv via coax but I use a cable box so it is no big deal and I will sort it out at my leisure.

9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it.
OH YEAH ! ! !

10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged.
I was fortunate to get it on sale at Best Buy for $600 loff. Paid $2099.00 US for it. Even my wife said "grab it".
Out of the box the contrast and aharpness was at max while color and tint was mid point. I used the DVE calibration dvd to calibrate it last night and am greatly pleased with the result. PQ is great.

hi just bought this plasma and was wondering if any one had any inside tips on tweeking it. bought it from chris at cleveland plasma and was treated extremly well. great costomer service and communication. panel arrived as promised in great shape. my first plasma and i am very happy. chris gave great advice, thanks chris. tony

hi just bought this plasma and was wondering if any one had any inside tips on tweeking it. bought it from chris at cleveland plasma and was treated extremly well. great costomer service and communication. panel arrived as promised in great shape. my first plasma and i am very happy. chris gave great advice, thanks chris. tony

Look through the thread that deals with that panel. Plenty of information there:
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=657575&highlight=58px600u

1. The "Model" you have.

TH-50PX60U

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".

Great reviews, and an EXCELLENT black friday deal.

3. What you like best about your Plasma.

Thin bezel sides, excellent picture quality. Silver color matches my components and decor well.

4. What you don't like about your Plasma.

I wanted the features in the 600U models.. Supposedly better sound, has cablecard, etc. I am still very happy with this model and the price could not and STILL can not be beaten.

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had.

Cablecard, 1 more HDMI input, screen wipe.

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma.

none

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.

Size of the box.. WOW! Everything else, I knew what I was getting.

8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma.

None yet!

9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it.

Yes they are, but it doesnt hurt to wait for a sale ;)

10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged.

1. The "Model" you have.

Panasonic TH-42PX60U

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".

Panasonic reputation for a stunning HD picture. I also considered a Sharp Aquos 37", but the LCD picture wasn't as good as the Panasonic, so I decided to go for a Plasma and chance the burn-in issues. Once I decided on Plasma, I was planning to buy a TH-37PX60U, but Crutchfield ran out of them. I bought the 42 for only $100 more.

3. What you like best about your Plasma.

Unbelievable picture in 1080i.

4. What you don't like about your Plasma.

Doesn't always remember your aspect settings on channels. When I use Just, Full or H-Fill, it should stay that way next time I tune in that channel. Also, some HD does not fill the screen. This may not be the TV's fault, though.

The speakers are only so-so.

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had.

A screen saver.

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacturer" about your Plasma.

Maybe add a second "antenna in" jack and an "antenna out". The menus are a little clumsy.

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.

Two things: 1. How many channels I get without a STB. 2. The 1080i picture left my wife and I nearly speechless when we first saw it.

8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma.

None so far, but I've had it less than a week.

9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it.

Considering what I paid and people's reaction to it when they ask what I paid, I would have to say "Yes!"

10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged.

The SD picture is hit-or-miss. Some channels look pretty good, others are pretty bad. I think this is not the TV's fault, but it's still worth mentioning.

1.
Panasonic TH-65PF9UK

2.
My first plasma, and I wanted a 1080 one. Panasonic has a good rep.

3.
amazing picture at 1080

4.
haven't found anything (yet) that I don't like. Well, 2 DVI inputs would be nice.

5.
It has a very complete feature set (for me)

6.
I would like more inputs, but I think they would tell me I can just purchase more inputs for the emply slot.

7.
No surprise, as I had been looking at other 1080 displays.

8.
No problems so far (3days)

9.
yes, worth it!

10.
2 strong guys can lift it and place it on the table stand, but a 3rd is nice to align it, guide it, onto the mount.

1. The "Model" you have.

Panasonic TH-42PX60U

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".

I have heard nothing but good things about Panasonic plasmas and working at Sears all day and having it stare me in the face for hours on end, I coudn't resist. It's just an amazing image.

3. What you like best about your Plasma.

Unbelievable clarity, deep blacks and awesome viewing angles..

4. What you don't like about your Plasma.

Eh, I guess 1080p would be a decent feature to have.

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had.

1080p.

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacturer" about your Plasma.

I guess I would change the panel to all black rather than black and silver.

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.

The amazing picture quality. Seriously, I'm officially a plasma fan. I actually traded in my Sony LCD for it because I just wasn't happy with the PQ. This Panasonic is just stunning.

8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma.

None yet, but this is my first day with the set.

9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it.

Definitely. It's easy to find a really hot deal on this particular model right now. The price is completely justified,

10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged.

I really don't think there is a better HDTV in this size on the market, at least not in my opinion

1. The "Model" you have.
Panasonic TH-50PX60U
2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".
I wanted to buy TH-42PX60U but I didn't like SD PQ, especially people faces. CC promo.
3. What you like best about your Plasma.
colors, sound, look
4. What you don't like about your Plasma.
remote control is unbalanced, volume and channels buttons are reversed, to difficult to press buttons around the "ok". menu - too many levels.
5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had.
1080p, screensaver
6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma.
change the remote, improve the menu
7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.
everything is as expected
8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma.
no problem so far.
9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it.
yes
10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged.
really nice tv

1. The "Model" you have.
Hitachi 42HDS69

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".
PQ, low aliasing, detailing in dark areas.

3. What you like best about your Plasma.
PQ, and Aesthetic design

4. What you don't like about your Plasma.
It suffers from "Hitachi Flicker".. In low light scenes.

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had.
Detachable speakers, lights in the remote.

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma.
Fix the flicker please.

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.
Subtle contrast flickering during some dark scenes.

8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma.
Contrast flickering as stated.

9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it.
yes

10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged.
There are some 'fixes' for the flickering as found on this board. We have some great members here that have helped reduced the problem for the rest of us.

1. HP 4260N

2. Wife works at HP and got a great deal on it.

3. Too early to say, has been running break-in DVD for 4 days now

4. Again, too early to say

5. Wish it had more than 1 HDMI port, support for memory cards would also be cool. Wish it had option to set color of bars when watching 4:3 content.

6. Do away with annoying HP logo on startup

7. No surprises, had seen it at BB and knew what to expect.

8. None yet.

9. Again, got it for great price so I have no complaints in that dept. You always pay more for latest/greatest technology so I have no problem with the price of Plasmas today.

10. None

1. The "Model" you have.
Samsung HP-S4273

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".
Price, Options, Aesthetics, Reviews

3. What you like best about your Plasma.
The fact the I own a sweet tv, beats the hell out of a crt any day.

4. What you don't like about your Plasma.
Having to baby it 100+ hours for fear of burn-in.

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had.
Indestructible, burn-in proof screen.

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma.
See #5 above.

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.
The sheer beauty of the unit, even when off.

8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma.
None yet. It needs to be fully "broken in" and calibrated before I can make those assessments.

9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it.
Yes.

10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged.
I'm just lucky to be able to have something so sweet for the family to enjoy. Everybody loves it!

1. The "Model" you have.
Panasonic 42" 9uk

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".
The epic thread on this forum.

3. What you like best about your Plasma.
Quality of picture and clean lines of display's exterior. I only wanted a "plain" looking display with none of the silver and chrome.

4. What you don't like about your Plasma.
No dislikes

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had.
Aspect ratio selection while displaying HD.

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma.
None.

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.
Picture quality right out of the box.

8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma.
None.

9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it.
Yes, for size and quality of picture it is a value.

Phil (Gilbert, AZ)

1. The "Model" you have.
Panasonic 58PX60U.

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".
Picture, size and love of HD-DVD's.

3. What you like best about your Plasma.
Picture quality and slim profile. Yeah, and the SIZE! :)

4. What you don't like about your Plasma.
A little tricky to wall mount because of the weight. Only had to do it once so not that big of a deal.

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had.
As of right now nothing. Maybe in the future I will wish for something when the next big thing arrives.

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma.
A color option would have been nice. The stand is a little bit of an eyesore to me. Not very sturdy or stylish but it does the job at no charge.

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.
Size and outstanding picture.

8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma.
Just wall mounting. Not really a problem as they do offer a service if you want to pay for it. Anything that takes away viewing time is bad.

9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it.
Is it a bargain? Even at the super low price I paid most would cringe and paying that much for a TV regardless of performance. I myself have a DVD collection in the seven hundred range and from the first one I watched on my new plasma I knew that I had made the right choice for my situation. Thanks for all who posted here and helped to compile all the great info on this site.

1. The "Model" you have.
Panny 50PH9UK

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".
Reviews; brand recognition; and oh, those bshi girls from iamanoobie.. :D

3. What you like best about your Plasma.
PQ and the minimalistic bezel

4. What you don't like about your Plasma.
nothing worth making a note of

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had.
1080p would be nice; individual colour gain controls

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma.
- It's not fair us canucks get the shaft when it comes to pricing compared to the americans.
- Vivid mode is *not* the way to market your plasmas in the stores.

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.
SD has been more than watchable, and the image from my lowly non-HD, non-upconverting DVD player has been amazing. Also, coming from a 27" CRT, I thought the 50 would be overpowering, but even at 7-9', I sometimes think I could have gone bigger. :)

8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma.
- slight buzzing when I stick my head behind the panel; but who watches their plasma from back there?
- out of the box, noticed red push and 'dull' greens; which were alleviated somewhat by tweaking the colour settings. However, 30 hrs in, I've had to reset those settings back to 0 as the colours appear to have 'normalized'.

9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it.
compared to even a few months ago, I guess so.

10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged.
This panel has made me think the burn-in/IR issue is way overblown. I'm only at 30 hrs or so, and already have gone through 3 movies at 2.35:1 (with the occasional zoom mode to get rid of the black bars just in case), but have seen zero cases of IR, let alone burn-in. Of course, it could be that my picture/contrast settings are all hanging around 5 and -5, so that may be helping.

1. The "Model" you have.

Panasonic TH-50PH9UK

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".

panny brand name, discussion about model on this forum, and damn simple minimalistic looks

3. What you like best about your Plasma.

excellent PQ from dvi input coming from PC

4. What you don't like about your Plasma.

pictures are suspiciously grainy sometimes... may be due to my source. not quite sure.

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had.

control tint/color for dvi inputs

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacturer" about your Plasma.

the panel should come with a built in hdmi/dvi card

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.

damn good PQ for pc output via dvi

8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma.

still in burn-in period. not quite sure yet.

9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it.

for $2K... this is a good price for a 50 in.

10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged.

I got a TH58PX600U one week before Xmas.
Use Time Warner cable with hd. I purchased the Panny because while the pioneer elite was a good picture, a co-worker purchased a elite and has had it replaced twice in the last 3 months. Doesn't say much for poineer. The 58" is the most bang for the buck and had a picture as good as the pioneer, hitachi or fujitsu. The 58" fits perfect where any 60" was too big since it fits in a media niche with 71'' space. After it was installed I realized the 58" was the perfect size. Got it wall mounted using the Sanus tilt, but because the bottom of the panny 58 has a part that houses some internals, the unit doesn't tilt at all. I need it to tilt for better couch viewing, so I am working on figuring out how to have some spacers welded to the bracket to move the unit out from the wall.

1. The "Model" you have.
Panasonic TH-42PH9UK

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".
I demoed the 42PX60U, loved the picture but hated the bezel. 9UK is sexy and classy, with more versatile features. And the 5 year warranty. ;)

3. What you like best about your Plasma.
Deep, inky blacks with surprising detail; bright vibrant colors; lots of picture tweaking options... everything else!

4. What you don't like about your Plasma.

I'm having a hard time thinging of a single thing -- ask me in a month!

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had.
Better support for WXGA and XGA resolutions via the VGA port. I can run HD resolutions without a problem, but I wish the internal scaler provided more options to permit crisper text.

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma.
Allow color and tint to be tweaked on HDMI inputs.
Create affordable "packages" or "bundles" to make the 9UK series more palatable to consumers (e.g., with stand and HDMI board at discount off list price).

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.
Nothing comes to mind--I researched the heck out of it.

8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma.
None yet. Now my crappy cable STB, on the other hand...

9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it.
I would have been happier paying $75-100 less than I did. But beyond that, I feel like I got a bargain (through a forum sponsor) compared to the price and value in other 42" plasmas on the market right now. Better picture, better looks, fewer issues, lower price. 9UK FTW!

10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged.
Nothing at this time. But I reserve the right to revisit this answer.

Hello All


I had been lurking waiting and simply holding out to get a Plasma for about a year. I know it is sad but probably like many I hate making rushed decisions on big purchases, and I also enjoying reading and researching them as well.

My Choices were many to start off with

Sony 46" XBR2
NEC 50" 5XRA
Pioneer 507CMX with a Key Digital Card
Pioneer PDP-5070
Pioneer Elite 1140HD


I started by looking at all these sets at multiple Locations Magnolia best buy (I was shocked at how well they are doing now), Hifi Buys (tweeter), Evolution Home Theatre, Circuit City, MicroCenter, HHGreg, and Frys. First and for most I must say you need to goto every retailer who has these sets and take a look for yourself. I spent a lot of time going from store to store to store hell the salesmen knew that I was going to buy a set (my goal was before the end of the year), and that already knew as much as they did if not more (I got offered by two different managers a job as well I thought it was funny because I still felt like a noob).

My Observations are as follows..
The Sony XBR2 or XBR3 a great set no matter what people will complain about it having less of a picture than a Plasma but the brightness of the set and HD picture quality was excellent, A great plus is the cosmetics it is a great looking set and had a high WAF (yes I took her with me at times and sadly my 3 month old son and my 2 year old daughter, not recommended btw). If the price point was more aggressive in the 50" mark I would have considered this set a lot more.

NEC 5XRA well I tried to goto a place to take a look at this set and honestly this was going as my #1 choice simply because of reviews and Chris @ Cleveland Plasma. I really cant say enough of this guy he available almost any time and is always working hard on this forum. Back to this set I got the specs on this set and the new 50 6XRA and the I wasn't sure what was going to happen as it dropped down to 10bit processing but with a brighter display and better contrast. The big upside of this set was a 1:1 scaling, also is generally accepted as a higher end Plasma set. I think the failing is NECs not anyone else everyone one of the retailers of this Plasma said 1. They only do in home installs 2. They only sell the online, 3. No they don't have any 4. We don't have the NEC here but we have this great Panasonic or etc. NEC is really dropping the ball here but then again I am not sure how much more market share they are willing to loose to Panasonic with there combined Pioneer and etc sales, they seriously need a wake up call *rings up NEC hello it is 3:00pm you were suppose to be at work at 6am*, the other option for NEC is to put Chris in a cloning machine and have him open stores all around the US :-)

Pioneer 507CMX this set is kind of a interesting piece especially when paired with a Key Digital card. From what I saw and read it had a great PQ and with 4 HDMI inputs would have enough to please just about everyone. The down side to this combo I felt was that it would only accept a 1280x720 signal, and had no 1080p input support. The biggest upside on this set? Probably the closest thing you can get a Elite PQ at less than 1K the cost. So it is clearly the Penny Pinchers choice. There is still a lot being said about this set and Key Digital. I think we will see and more reviews on this combo. My cheap money grabbing hands kept pulling me to this set as it was a basically a pioneer elite PQ in a brown box.

Pioneer PDP-5070 this set is probably one of the easiest choices to make for those users who really can't tell the difference I brought 2 of my friends with my on trips to see if they could tell the difference and they simply did not have the eye to tell much of a difference. There comments ran like "dude they all look good, once you have it home you wont have a reference" they liked that it was a complete package IE tuner, speakers, stand and cosmetically was a good looking set. If I wanted a set to just bring home and plug in and be done at a good quality Versus price point with this was a good choice. All the others were really more of a Display only. Even now I feel kind of stupid spending another 1K on the set I purchased over this as it probably would have had better WAF than one of the display only units.

Pioneer Elite this was my winner and I ended up with a PRO-1140HD. Why the Elite? Was it simply because of the elite? Well I would lying if I said I wasn't a fan of the elite for a long time, that its name and status didn't attract you to it as well. But I realize that its reputation is not simply good marketing but based on good results. The set simply had great PQ on SD, Directtv (yes I made the hook up a dish to it), Standard DVD, and HD (they had a blueray disc that I used), the picture is seriously amazing and I even went back and forth between this and the PRO-HD1 model and maybe I am crazy or something but the 1080P set looked a less bright to me, maybe the 1140 had better burn in time. But the picture was excellent. I had the chance to view at a Magnolia Store a Sony XBR, 1140 Elite, Hitachi directors series 55", Samsung 5073, Panasonic, Phillips, and a few other sets. And watching them all display and their regenerated, slightly degraded images the 1140 had a very natural images. Also the Pioneer has one of the better rated up convertors without going external. To me it ended up having to also be honest with myself what am I going to be watching 90% of the time is it going to be Blue Ray or HD DVDs, HD cable or satellite? No probably my Tivo and standard programming so I needed the best upconverting I could affordable receive and I felt the Elite did this as well as could be accepted. Also I found retailers to get really competitive on pricing and my wife decided to give me another 1K to my budget (of course this was before she started to mentioned that we need a new entertainment center and the Ethan Alan had a great set for like 5K, or that need new end tables, coffee table, and new living room set *grumbles*).

I like to comment on a set that probably needs to get more exposure and that is the Samsung 5073. This set was sitting right next to the Elite and I must say I was impressed very very impressed! The Plasma had great black levels and excellent brightness and it was very sharp. The image was very clean, however the thing that got me when I was able to do a side by side comparison was that reds looked washed out on the Samsung, faces looked a bit clay faced. This set was on my list at the time but after being exposed to it I thought for a long time I wonder how well that Samsung would look with a bit of color calibration, because in every regard it looked excellent. Seriously if you have both a 1140 Elite and Samsung 5073 next to each other playing the same material it is hard not to be distracted by how well the Samsung shows up. The Samsung after reading up about it has some very nice specs to it and for some I bet they would be amazed by its picture especially when you start playing some HD through it.

Oh one last point I would like to make is that I truly wanted around 50" TV I was moving away from KV-36XBR direct view set and wanted an upgrade. I love Sony and was really tempted at the 46" but it was simply to small and at the cost of a 52" LCD the cost was to high to justify it over a Pioneers 1080p plasma. I brought a 6 high intensity LED flash light with me and tested reflection on sets. Elite has a anti reflective coating and when tested produced less reflection that my current direct view set, the LCDs like the Sony produced even less reflection but it was still there. So the bottom line on reflections and etc? Either way if you get a lot of light directly on your set you are going to have a problem and I guess we all know this as controlled lighting has always been a big concern. So don't get sold on this LCD doesn't reflect light versus a plasma the true statement is it won't reflect as much light as it a matted but it will upset ya if get direct sunlight on it maybe not enough to get up and close the curtains like it would on a plasma (ie laziness factor hmm, wait doesn't X10 have automatic device to close curtains :-)

I want to say thank you to Chris @ Cleveland Plasma I spent some time talking to him and getting his reviews, I want to that some of the individuals I spoke with directly here on the forums. I felt much better after my re-education on TV sets, and learning that things like contrast ratios, brightness, upconverting, and etc.

I will after 200hrs get my set ISF calibrated, as prices seem to be reasonable (though I will buy my DVD to do my own testing as well and try D-Nice settings).

If you read thru my entire ramblings I like to summarize things by saying, get up off your butt put the laptop down or step away from the keyboard and go out look at these sets yourself! And then decide after you have educated yourself on the specs and reviews on them. Also do be afraid to tell the sales guy or gals you are going to be buying a set but want to compare them.


Well you would think my journey is over by but I have realized that I have only made it half way now I have to go start on what to do for HD sources. HD DVD or Blue Ray? Direct TV or Dish Network or Cable? Should I replace my current Toshiba Tivo + DVD player/burner and get an Oppi? Boy let the fun begin. I think I need help is there a support group for people like me in Atlanta maybe I should start one :-P

Atleast I got me a new Entertainment center squared away I ended up getting a JSP Jazzy both the plasma and Center should be here on thursday I am excited!

Oh and one last thing when purchasing your Plasma check your credit card if they offer any kind of free Warranty extensions my Chase doubles the manufactures Warranty if it less than 3 years and doesn't cost me anything.

It sounds like you did your research. You have a lot to offer some of the people wondering which brand plasma to buy. They may not all click on this thread. I hope you put some of your "knowledge" to use helping them, even if it only to link this thread when they post their question.

1. The "Model" you have.
Pioneer 6070
2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".
I looked very hard for a new TV for close 3 months. Hard enough to the point my wife now knows almost as much about plasma's and lcd's as I do. :) This set just stands out from the crowd.
3. What you like best about your Plasma.
The picture just has POP when compared to others.
4. What you don't like about your Plasma.
The factory speakers aren't that good, but I am now using Infinity's so it really doesn't matter.
5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had.
1080p, but this set looks very good anyway, and at this point don't think it is worth the price you pay.
6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma.
A longer warranty would always be nice.
7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.
Just really how good the set looks in my home. This is one classy looking display.
8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma.
None yet.
9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it.
I got this from *** **** with one of their holiday coupons right before Christmas and the price I paid was unbelievable. I would not have bought it if I had to pay retail. I would have ended up with a 5070.
10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged.
This was the clear winner pitted against the Sony 46" Bravia XBR3 LCD, Sony 70" 1080p Projection, Mitsu 73" 1080p Diamond Projection, Samsung 52" 1080p LCD, Panny 50" 600 series Plasma, Panny 58" 600 Series Plasma, and the Pioneer 5070.

1. The "Model" you have.

Panasonic 50PH9UK

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".

- Best 50" bang for the buck
- Commercial model was a great fit for my needs. Didn't need speakers, tuner, stand, or additional inputs (I use a switching A/V receiver).
- Limited space. It was one of the only 50" plasmas under 48" wide.
- Nice Charcoal color Bezel
- Great reviews on PQ, overscan/fine tuning capability, and blade expandability (waiting for HDMI 1.3)
- More screen saver options than consumer counterparts
- $100 rebate and 5 Year manufacturers warranty offer

3. What you like best about your Plasma.

See #2

4. What you don't like about your Plasma.

Reflection on the glass. It's not a problem when watching sporting events during the day. But I have to wait until nighttime to really enjoy movies.

I was well aware of this before I bought it though.


5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had.

More zoom capabilities. I'd probably have more ideas in a few months.

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma.

Panasonic should make the 5 year warranty a permanent offering. That was what got me to finally "pull the trigger". It also will show a lot of the doubters how much confidence Panasonic has in the technology and quality of their plasmas.

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.

How great standard DVD's look over component. I don't have HD Satellite installed yet so I had to demo DVD's for my friends. I showed them the opening race sequence in Disney/Pixar's Cars and they all thought that they were watching HD.

8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma.

First plasma came right after Christmas with a cracked screen. The delivery guy had it flat in the truck. Visual Apex came through for me and got Expeditors to ship another one 2-day air at no additional charge and I was able to receive it before the New Year's bowl games.

So far, not a hint of IR or Burn-in and I have watched movies with black bars

9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it.

768p - Absolutely
1080p - not quite yet.

10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged.

No regrets and not a hint of buyer's remorse on this one

1. The "Model" you have.
Runco CW-50MC
2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".
They were practically giving it away
3. What you like best about your Plasma.
Awesome color quality / contrast
4. What you don't like about your Plasma.
Somewhat dated, no HDMI inputs
5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had.
More standard input connections. I have BNC for component as well a 15pin VGA style component input.
6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma.
Better remote control, the thing is twitchy to use
7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.
Nothing, I knew what I was getting
8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma.
Trouble setting up the DVI input
9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it.
Yes for anything other than the new 1080p screens
10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged.
Not really, I've been wanting a plasma for some time now. They're worth it.

I've had my plasma since March '06. Generally happy with the picture (ISF'd) but definitely had startup snafus (returned 2 before ending up with this one). Just wanted to show a couple of pictures of my setup. The Magnepan MG20 speakers make the giant panel actually look small! My viewing distance is about 14 feet. The room is 16 x 25'. Although Video is lots of fun, my true passion is Audio, and there's some fun hardware tucked in the cabinet, in addition to the Classe 400 watt monoblocks flanking the speakers.

The exposure time on the image shot (from Men in Black) was specifically set to demonstrate the bias lighting behind the Panny, so the colors are off a bit.

Both Satellite and DVD feed the panel via HDMI slots, which allow me to watch and listen to basic broadcast and DVD without turning on the big audio system. The Panny outputs stereo to the small in-wall speakers below the set.

I have a likeky buyer for the Panny, and so a 9UK is likely replacing it soon :)

Here's a link to my system on Audiogon if you care to check it out.
http://forum.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/fr.pl?vopin&1165374361&read&3&4&

Thanks for looking, and Happy New Year .

Here's a link to my system on Audiogon if you care to check it out.
http://forum.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/fr.pl?vopin&1165374361&read&3&4&

Thanks for looking, and Happy New Year .

:eek:

1. The "Model" you have.
Pioneer 4270

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".
Professional reviews, user comments on this forum

3. What you like best about your Plasma.
HD and SD picture quality, overall design and appearance of the TV. The ability to specify unique settings for each input.

4. What you don't like about your Plasma.
Nothing, so far!

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had.
This TV has all the features we need.

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma.
Keep up the high quality standards

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.
No surprises

8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma.
None

9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it.
You can haggle your way to good value

10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged.
Hey, this TV has passed the "Hockey" test. What more do you need to know!

1. The "Model" you have.
Toshiba 50HP66

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".
Black Friday sale (never again!!!)

3. What you like best about your Plasma.
Price

4. What you don't like about your Plasma.
Banding, blocky gradations in brightness from light sources, menus in gibberish instead of English half the time. Strange symbols overlaid on the screen about 10% of the time - need to turn the unit off for about 5 minutes in order to fix. Very loud buzzing sound audible from 10 feet away.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v169/Greyskye/DSC00060.jpg

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had.
Better burn-in protection that some other brands feature.

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma.
New product line?

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.
See #4 above.

8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma.
See #4 above.

9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it.
When the units work, yes.

10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged.
I'm taking it back, and trying a Panasonic TH-50PH9UK. It will be here tomorrow, and the HDMI blades the day after that. :D

Hitachi 42HDX99

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1. The "Model" you have.
Hitachi 42HDX99

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".
Best picture for the money

3. What you like best about your Plasma.
Love the Swivel Stand, the great picture, even in SD, 3 HDMI, 2 year warranty (bumped up to three by my credit card) 36 watt speakers, and there isn't a better looking Plasma out there.

4. What you don't like about your Plasma.
That it is not a 50 inches

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had.
One could always want better burn-in protection.

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma.
Make the swivel stand with the 55 inch standard instead of optional

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.
The Virtual III processor making SD look superb.

8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma.
None

9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it.

This unit was double what I paid six months ago, so yes.

10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged.
People should really take a look at Hitachis. They are way better than Samsung and the Panasonic and just a notch below Fujitsu and the Elites

1. The "Model" you have.

TH-50PX6U

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".

Great reviews.

3. What you like best about your Plasma.

Nice colors on HD. Silver color matches my components and decor well.

4. What you don't like about your Plasma.

I see "jaggies" a lot on object contours, especially on moving objects.
Things like stadium stands or steps or similar pattern look like a flickering mess with no details.
Most tests from HQV disk fail. HQV tests basically are benchmark tests.

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had.

More HDMI inputs.

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma.

Put a decent video processing into this model, remove jagged contours.

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.

It's not completely quite as my CRT - some "buzzing" is there.

8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma.

See #4.

9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it.

No, this plasma still cannot beat decent CRT TV, like my SONY Wega HDTV.

10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged.

1. The "Model" you have.
PANASONIC TH-50PX60U

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".
Great reviews. Amazing picture in showroom. Price was less than 600U model. The larger silver bezel of the 60U looks just fine. It's a good match with my decor.

3. What you like best about your Plasma.
The amazing, natural looking picture, great black levels, color accuracy, and the fact I can hang it on the wall. It gives me more room compared to the bulky 36" Gaoo I have.

4. What you don't like about your Plasma.
I have to be cautious during the break in period to prevent screen burn. The on screen menu is not intuitive. Other than that I have no complaints.

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had.
A PC input for future HTPC would have been nice but for $500 less I can live without it and use an adapter if need be.

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma.
Stop shipping the units in "torch" mode. In fact, remove the VIVID setting from the menu and let us create our own custom video settings with programmable labels.

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.
How easy it is to have image retention. Gotta be careful with it during the break-in period.

8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma.
None. Let's hope it stays that way.

9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it.
If you wait for the next generation or prices to drop, you'll always be waiting. Buy it now and enjoy it. I don't see how they can improve much more than this.

10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged.
These plasmas look great mounted on the wall. Do it if you can.

1. The "Model" you have.

NEC 50XR6A

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".

a. Nearly universal praise of its predecessor, XR5, on this forum.
b. Tweakability
c. It looks great when it is off
d. Picture quality, both HD and SD are terrific

3. What you like best about your Plasma.

a. picture quality
b. new glass means less worry of IR/burn in
c. form factor
d. 3 year manufacturer's warranty

4. What you don't like about your Plasma.

nothing yet

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had.

a. 1080p (but then it would have been out of my price range)
b. side inputs like the xr5

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma.

make some of these available at b&m retailers so more in the market for 50" can see how beautiful this panel is in action

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.

How great it looked right out of the box with no picture tweaks. I purposely watched 2.35:1 DVD, ESPN HD with the ticker running for about 30 minutes each as well as both The OC and Grey's Anatomy with network logos in place and saw no signs of any IR whatsoever. Thursday night could have been much better to me in impressing my wife (who has watched zero HD and didn't think she would notice a big difference) with the panel

8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma.

none yet

9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it.

Yes, prices have come down to the point where I could convince even my skeptical wife that it was "worth it." Thursday night's HD broadcast of "Grey's Anatomy" served me well in driving home this point with her.

10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged.

Panny and Pioneer get more press, but given the newly competitive price of the panel I encourage all in the market for a high quality (not 1080p) 50" to seriously consider the NEC. Give Chris at Cleveland Plasma a call. I had this beauty set up and and running less than 72 hours from when I ordered it from him, no hitches whatsoever.

1. The "Model" you have.

Panasonic TH-42PH9UK

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".

this forum and looks (no nasty silver)

3. What you like best about your Plasma.

excellent PQ

4. What you don't like about your Plasma.

no tuner

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had.

tuner

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacturer" about your Plasma.

the panel should come with a built in hdmi/dvi card and tuner

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.

PQ

8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma.

still in burn-in period. not quite sure yet.

9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it.

for just over $1K and with a 5 year warranty... this is a good price.

10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged.

1. The "Model" you have.

Hitachi 42HDS69

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".

Got it for $200 as part of a furniture promotion. Spend $3k get a Plasma. The had a Panny ED for free or this one for $200. That was an easy decision.

3. What you like best about your Plasma.

excellent PQ Acceptable SD PQ

4. What you don't like about your Plasma.

Nothing So Far

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had.

Seems to have everything a person could ask for.

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacturer" about your Plasma.

Better Remote

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.

PQ and ease of setup

8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma.

still in break-in period. Not a problem yet.

9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it.

Never thought I would say I own a Plasma but the prices have come down and most the old issues don't exisit. The PQ blows me away. Let they keep working on the LCD technology while I enjoy my plasma.

10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged.

I have this TV as part of a promotion but it does over everything in the way of inputs and card slots. I was always anti Plasma but for the money to day I think Plasma is the best value. This set can be had for $1300 and it's awesome. I have not had any of the issues I have read about.

1. The "Model" you have.
Panasonic 9UK

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".
Horrible experience w/ Toshiba 50HP66 (see post up-thread)

3. What you like best about your Plasma.
Excellent PQ! No buzzing sounds! Minimalist styling!

4. What you don't like about your Plasma.
Nothing so far.

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had.
Nothing yet.

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma.
Nothing yet.

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.
That my wife can tell the difference between this and the Toshiba, and thinks all of the problems I've had to get to this point have been worth it!

8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma.
Almost stripped a screw on the #1 HDMI blade slot. It's a little too close to the side to be removed easily.

9. Do you really think that today's "Prices" are worth it.
When the units work, yes.

10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged.
The shipping company "lost" my 1st 9UK that I ordered. It took almost 2 weeks to get the replacement in, but I'm ecstatic now that it's done. Wall mounted it last night - here is a bad photo from a cell phone:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v169/Greyskye/Panny9UK004.jpg

1. Pioneer 5070
2. After looking at almost every TV on the market, I felt this has the best all round picture
3. How GREAT it looks
4. Have only had it for one day and nothing so far
5. Can't think of anything
6. Keep of the great work
7. How great it look right out of the box
8. NONE!!!
9. yes

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1. The "Model" you have.
--- Pioneer PDP 5070HD

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".
--- Beauty inside and out, excellent price.
3. What you like best about your Plasma.
--- Glossy Black Finish, Gorgeous HD.
4. What you don't like about your Plasma.
--- None.
5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had.
--- None for the price i paid for compared to the price i paid for my 42" ED Panny 3 1/2 years ago.
6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma.
--- Change warranty to 2 years at least..
7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.
--- How easy to set up..
8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma.
--- None, so far and i hope it stays that way, knock on wood...
9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it.
---No doubt about it..
10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged.
--- For me, 50 inch 768P is the way to go right now price wise.

LG 60PC1D

With in store minor tweaking it looked as good as the Pioneer that I also tweaked.

Great price although it's still in the box.

No cable card.

No cable card.

Just sold an old mits 60 inch for 250 bucks, really I just wanted ity out of the game room as it was too big for the room. Best buy was selling a maxent -42x3 for 999.99. This set has no tuner of any kind. No problem, best buy is giving the h20 Hd receiver away.... actually it is 99 bucks and you get a 150 instant credit, so I made 50 bucks.

Now this is basically for the kids to watch and play games. I have a Samsung HLR6178W in the living room. This plasma looks damn good for under 1k.

Great deal IMO. Simply cant justify 2k plus for something nicer.

Im happy.

I want to hear from you guys about your Plasmas. This is not a "Mine is Better than Yours" thread. Be thoughtful and honest.

Just got a new display? Post it here ONLY: please do not start a new thread

Tell me the following:

1. The "Model" you have.

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".

3. What you like best about your Plasma.

4. What you don't like about your Plasma.

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had.

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma.

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.

8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma.

9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it.

10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged.

Thanks.

Dave

1. Legend LEP4228 HDTV
2. Price
3. PQ is fantastic
4. Red text in games (GeoW) are blurry
5. AV connection on the side or front
6. Keep doing what your doing
7. It was made with Samsung parts
8. My first one had a few stuck pixel, but the replacement one is fine
9. 42" Plasma for $1000 Cnd... oh yeah
10. Don't be afraid of a tv that doesnt say Pioneer, Panasonic, etc... since these "no name" brand could be using parts from the bigger names

1. The "Model" you have.
Pioneer 5070

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".
Best Plasma PQ

3. What you like best about your Plasma.
The SD PQ is actually good, the HD PQ is unbelieveable!

4. What you don't like about your Plasma.
Nothing so far.

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had.
maybe 1080i, but for the money this TV is hard to beat

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma.
none.

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.
nothing, after having read this forum for weeks.

8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma.
Not 1 thing.

9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it.
Yes

10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged.
nothing.

1. The "Model" you have.

Panasonic TH-50PX60U

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".

Comparison with other like models and reviews.

3. What you like best about your Plasma.

The PQ.

4. What you don't like about your Plasma.

Minor nit: wish it were black rather than silver-grey.

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had.

1080p (for future HD format)

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma.

Just got it last night! *shrug*

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.

No surprise after, only before! (The wife *insisted* we get this guy, pretty cool, eh?)

8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma.

None so far.

9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it.

They are much better nowand in my case yes: nice sale and a good deal with 2 yr interest free.

10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged.

With the Oppo 971 I bought just a few months before, the picture is freakin' faantastic!

Highly recommended!

- DeeCee

1. Pioneer pdp-5070hd
2. AVS Research & Reviews
3. Everything - Physical design & PQ
4. Nothing
5. Still learning all the features, but seems to be fully loaded as is.
6. The remote control could be a little more user friendly, but that's minor.
7. Surprised at how good it looks even with SD source.
8. Zero Problems
9. Worth it? ABSOLUTELY!
10. I wish I had purchased this sooner.

Tim

1. The "Model" you have.

Hitachi 55HDS69

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".

Good reviews, good word here, "eye ball" test.

3. What you like best about your Plasma.

Size and PQ.

4. What you don't like about your Plasma.

The glare from the afternoon sun in my living room.

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had.

1080p, IR distribution

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma.

None so far

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.

The difference HD OTA vs local cable in my home. Oh, and the size of this thing!

8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma.

None.

9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it.

With all the deals floating around, this 55" plasma was less than the 50" or the 46"LCDs I was looking at. It's a lot of money, but based on how HD OTA, upscaled DVD, and XBOX360 look, it's worth it.

10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged.

Thanks to the flicker thread, I upgraded to the 119 firmware and there's no flicker anywhere. I had it when I 1st got the set with the 115 firmware.

1. The "Model" you have.

Pioneer 5071

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".

Excellent reviews, great feedback from owners.

3. What you like best about your Plasma.

Picture quality in HD and SD, size, appearance.

4. What you don't like about your Plasma.

Nothing really.

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had.

Have not found one yet

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma.

Nothing.

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.

How good the PQ is with SD content. How good the TV itself really looks.

8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma.

None.

9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it.

They are; as long as the tv's last as long as the manufacturers say. After seeing how this tv displays both SD and HD content it was totally worth every penny. Not to mention watching DVD's.

10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged.

I have a 5 yr old dvd player that is progressive scan and I still can not believe how good the picture looks. Oh! and did I mention how good the SD and HD content looks!

1. The "Model" you have.
Pioneer 5070

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".
AVS, online reviews, seeing it for myself in store

3. What you like best about your Plasma.
Makes sd look pretty good. At least better than any other set I have seen. hd content is mind blowing and I love to game with 360 and PS3 too.

4. What you don't like about your Plasma.
It has a buzzing sound coming from the back panel that is audible when the volume is low. This is a known problem with plasmas and the sound changes pitch and volume with the amount of light coming from the screen.

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had.
It has picture in picture but not sure it it has picture and picture

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma.
fix the buzzing sound

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.
At first 50" looks really big, and then it seems to shrink.

8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma.
There is a slight .5-1 second delay when changing channels that my other sets did not have and it is actually really annoying. maybe I am doing something wrong though and it's not the tv's fault.

9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it.
hmmm, I LOVE this set, but it was too expensive. Prices are getting there and I think in another year it will be worth it to the mass consumer.

10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged.
Bought from Invision and they were very helpful. I would buy from them again. I would go for as big as you can afford because it really does appear to shrink after having it awhile. The burn in issue is a bit overhyped. As long as you are sensible you can just enjoy your set and not worry. And gaming is perfectly fine on this set. I don't even have image retention that I can see. My PS3 1080p games look better on my 720p plasma than they did on the kdsr50xbr1 1080p set that I took back. Same with every source that I have including sd, tosh xa1, bd, 360, etc.

I can't wait to post here - my 50" 9UK is en route...

Tell me the following:

1. The "Model" you have.

- Pioneer 5070HD

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model"

- Internal signal proceeing, picture, aesthetics, reliability.

3. What you like best about your Plasma.

- The picture

4. What you don't like about your Plasma.

- Nothing yet

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had.

- Nothing yet

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma.

- A 3-5 year warranty would be nice.

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.

- It's big!

8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma.

- The tuner doesn't seem quite as sensitive on OTA as the stand-alone I was using previously

9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it.

- After much research for the TV I would be happiest with, at the best price, this one justified what I paid.

10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged.

- Happy Invision customer! Excellent cutomer assistance, excellent follow up, excellent shipping and delivery! Thanks Matt and Invision!

Thanks.

- You're welcome :D

I have a Panasonic and nothing but trouble !

TH-50PX60 Plasma 50''

The paint around the cabinet started to peel off ! and still try to find out about the pixel problem !

So after about 3 months of research and about 10 hours reading over this website, i went out and bout myself the Panasonic TH-50PX60U. I will pick it up on Friday.

Thanks for all the awesome posts, replies and general talk. This site has made my mind up for me with no regrets. I will let you know how it goes! :D

Hello,

I am new here. I just bought this plasma: Sylvania 42" Plasma HDTV (6842THG)


Have you guys heard anything about this plasma? I am using it for PS3 (Blu Ray)

1. The "Model" you have.
Panasonic TH-50PH9UK

2. What (who?) convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".
IamNoobieCheez hehe j/k
Seriously, the professional look/industrial look appealed me more than those glossy or silver bezel. The possibility to configure the inputs the way I intend to. I wanted 1:1 pixel mapping (for HTPC) thru DVI or VGA and only the Pro series was supporting this feature. Price was very competitive for the overall quality.

3. What you like best about your Plasma.
Mainly, look. Seriously. It's low profile and non flashy. Sleek.

4. What you don't like about your Plasma.
Somewhat lacking inputs.

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had.
1920 X 1080 native resolution. Ok, this is the TH-50PF9UK which is twice the amount I've paid, so...

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma.
Will update post later

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.
Size of the box!! (still not received yet, but I saw it in the store)

8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma.
Will update post later on.

9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it.
Yep. I was looking first at LCD because I had the impression that plasma was a uber expensive technologie. After having shopped quite a bit, I do realize that plasma, in 42" and 50" are often cheaper than "high end" LCD.

10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged.
After having compared both technologies (LCD vd Plasma), it appears that no one is perfect but i feel more safe with a plasma due to the numerous type of problem you can get with an LCD (dead pixels, banding, clouding, poor blacks, image being flat..)

Para

1. The "Model" you have.

Pioneer 5071

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".

Looks, Picture quality, great design.

3. What you like best about your Plasma.

Amazing HD quality, looks great (on or off)

4. What you don't like about your Plasma.

Slight possibility of IR (plasma in general)

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had.

1080p would have been nice (way out of budget), longer warranty

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacturer" about your Plasma.

Keep up the good work :)

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.

How much clearer, sharper, more vibrant the HD picture is than my old HDTV.

8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma.

None.

9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it.

Yes, compared to bigger LCD's it's no contest.

10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged.

Thanks. :)

Tell me the following:

1. The "Model" you have.

Pioneer 5070

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".

I looked at hundreds of sets and the Pioneer always looked best to me. My friend has the 6071 and I was instantly set.

3. What you like best about your Plasma.

Amazing HD quality, looks great (on or off) <-- What he said.

4. What you don't like about your Plasma.
Not a thing right now except I cant brag about having a 1080p set

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had.

1080p would have been nice (way out of budget) <-- again what he said

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacturer" about your Plasma.

Keep up the good work <-- and again what he said

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.

How much better this looks then my once king 32" JVC D series CRT set

8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma.

None.

9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it.

Yes, after living with this set for a few days I would've gladly paid another $300-400 if I had to.

10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged.

Up until 2 months ago I was a HD newbie who had basic cable for 7 years. I got the bug and went full out and it was worth every cent. I have zero buyers remorse in going with teh Pioneer. My friends have other brands that look excellent but I truly believe these are the nicests sets available right now.

1. The "Model" you have.

Samsung HP-S4253

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".

The fact that it was within my price range and still a 'name' brand.

3. What you like best about your Plasma.

I've adjusted to the piano black glossy finish of the bezel and have to say it looks stunning, especially when the TV is off. I came from a Panasonic TC-32LX60 LCD and the increase in size is much welcome, as are the black levels and overall natural appearance of the image

4. What you don't like about your Plasma.

I don't like the perpetual fear of IR/burn-in, although I'm realizing more and more that it won't be a big deal. I'm also not a fan of how how plasmas run or how much power they consume (this Sammy is listed at 385W, in comparison to my Panasonic's 126W). I also had a little snag with my SA8300HD cable box over HDMI; it seems to be TV specific and resulted in a very splotchy, posterized picture with 'dancing pixels', but switching back to component cables fixed that.

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had.

I wouldn't mind more zoom/stretch modes, as I liked the 'Just' mode on the Panasonics for content that didn't pan around too much.

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma.

A lot of people have reported buzzing problems, which I have not experienced at all, but resolving that would certainly help the S4253 thread become less cluttered with complaints about the buzzing.

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.

Just how natural and smooth the picture looked in comparison to LCD.

8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma.

Just the aforementioned HDMI problem with the cable box.

9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it.

For the 720p sets, absolutely.

10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged.

1. The model you have.

Panasonic 50PHD9UK

2. What convinced you to purchase this model?

Black casing, reputation to be a great monitor

3. What do you like best about your plasma?

Beautiful picture. Very natural looking picture with accurate colors.

4. What don't you like about your plasma?

Would be nice if it's native resolution was 1080 and if it had a tuner.

5. What feature do you wish your plasma had?

Tuner.

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the manufacturer about your plasma?

nothing

7. What was your biggest surprise after you received your plasma?

How big it looks at first then how small it looks later. And that the burn in thing does
not exist.

8. What problems or issues have you had with your plasma?

none

9. Do you really think today's prices are worth it?

Sure do, except for the 1080 resolution ones, they are a bit pricey.

10. The panasonic pro model plasmas are high quality televisions.

I want to hear from you guys about your Plasmas. This is not a "Mine is Better than Yours" thread. Be thoughtful and honest.

Just got a new display? Post it here ONLY: please do not start a new thread

Tell me the following:

1. The "Model" you have.

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".

3. What you like best about your Plasma.

4. What you don't like about your Plasma.

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had.

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma.

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.

8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma.

9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it.

10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged.

Thanks.

Dave
1. Maxent 50" Plasma MX-50x5
2. Amazing picture quality at $1000 less than the popular brand names
3. Its big, it has great PQ, and it was cheap
4. Silver casing, slow when switching between inputs
5. Bigger PIP, and I also wish you can feed both HDMI ports to the screen at once.
6. Bring on the 1080P
7. The image quality impressed me in the store, and amazed when I got home as well.
8. None
9. Absolutely
10. I highly recommend this monitor to anyone that wants a quality display at a great price.

I want to hear from you guys about your Plasmas. This is not a "Mine is Better than Yours" thread. Be thoughtful and honest.

Just got a new display? Post it here ONLY: please do not start a new thread

Tell me the following:

1. The "Model" you have.

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".

3. What you like best about your Plasma.

4. What you don't like about your Plasma.

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had.

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma.

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.

8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma.

9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it.

10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged.

Thanks.

Dave


1. NEC 50XR6A

2. The ZOOM feature, and the great scaler for the best SD for the money

3. Its a beautiful panel as well as a great HD picture

4. That it can't make SD look like HD. :D

5. Not sure yet

6. NONE

7. How many adjustments there are.

8. NONE

9. Yes

10. NONE

1. The "Model" you have.

Pioneer Pro-1540HD

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".

This forum

3. What you like best about your Plasma.

Everything

4. What you don't like about your Plasma.

What's not to like?

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had.

1080p/24Hz display capability

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma.

Make a larger one at the same price. I'll buy it.

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.

PQ is simply stunning in HD. No store display does it justice.

8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma.

None so far

9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it.

Definitely

10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged.

I can't sleep because Discovery HD looks too good to take my eyes off it. ;)

1. The "Model" you have.

Pioneer PDP-5070HD

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".

This forum and the help of Roman at Invision

3. What you like best about your Plasma.

Programs that are broadcast in HD. It looks good even when it's turn off.
Edited to say that I love not seeing any clouds or flash lighting like some of the lcd's are having. The intire screen is perfectly even whether it's pure white or black.

4. What you don't like about your Plasma.

SD could look a little better. Don't like the gray bars on the sides.

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had.

Hmmmm. That's hard to say.

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma.

Use protective plastic tape on the bezel before crating.

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.

PQ is simply stunning in HD. No store display does it justice.

8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma.

None so far.

9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it.

Things could always be cheaper but I feel I got a good deal from Invision.

10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged.

I wish every channel looked as good as Discovery HD. I'd never get any sleep if that were the case.

4. What you don't like about your Plasma.

SD could look a little better. Don't like the gray bars on the sides.

No option for black bars?

1. Panasonic 42" 60U.

2. Picture and cost.

3. Picture.

4. The large silver part at the bottom (speakers).

5. Can not think of any.

6. Make them all flat black.

7. None.

8. None.

9. No, but I bought one anyway.

10. No additional information .

1. The "Model" you have.

Samsung HP-S4253

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".

The fact that it was within my price range and still a 'name' brand.

3. What you like best about your Plasma.

I've adjusted to the piano black glossy finish of the bezel and have to say it looks stunning, especially when the TV is off. I came from a Panasonic TC-32LX60 LCD and the increase in size is much welcome, as are the black levels and overall natural appearance of the image

4. What you don't like about your Plasma.

I don't like the perpetual fear of IR/burn-in, although I'm realizing more and more that it won't be a big deal. I'm also not a fan of how how plasmas run or how much power they consume (this Sammy is listed at 385W, in comparison to my Panasonic's 126W). I also had a little snag with my SA8300HD cable box over HDMI; it seems to be TV specific and resulted in a very splotchy, posterized picture with 'dancing pixels', but switching back to component cables fixed that.

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had.

I wouldn't mind more zoom/stretch modes, as I liked the 'Just' mode on the Panasonics for content that didn't pan around too much.

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma.

A lot of people have reported buzzing problems, which I have not experienced at all, but resolving that would certainly help the S4253 thread become less cluttered with complaints about the buzzing.

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.

Just how natural and smooth the picture looked in comparison to LCD.

8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma.

Just the aforementioned HDMI problem with the cable box.

9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it.

For the 720p sets, absolutely.

10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged.


Well, just 3 short weeks later I have a new TV. The HDMI inputs were simply not working right on the Samsung, and I was never really happy with the image quality (nor the heat the thing generated, nor how loud it was, etc.). Thus, I utilized my 30-day exchange period.


1. The "Model" you have.

Panasonic TH-42PX60U

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".

This television has a pretty good reputation, and the recent price drops made it an even swap with my Samsung (I would have chosen the Panasonic initially but the Samsung was substantially cheaper at the time).

3. What you like best about your Plasma.

The picture quality seems really good, after some tuning (this baby comes out of the box in full-on "retina sear" mode). I really like Panasonic products in general, as they are built well and have good reliability. I also like that it's fairly quiet and doesn't appear to generate a lot of heat.

4. What you don't like about your Plasma.

It's not quite as pretty as the Samsung (in terms of the physical appearance), and I'm not a huge fan of the remote, nor the rated power consumption. I'm not crazy about the stand, either.

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had.

A VGA input would be nice, as well as maybe an anti-reflection coating.

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma.

Just to keep the focus on solid products, instead of snazzy ones.

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.

How much lighter it was in comparison to the Samsung (not sure what the actual weight difference is, but it sure carries the weight better). Also, like mentioned above, just how ludicrous the out-of-box settings were.

8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma.

None so far.

9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it.

Yeah. You can find great deals at this particular time, when perfectly good current-gen models are being discounted heavily to make room for the next generation.

10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged.

Hi! Pulled the trigger and wanted to throw my thoughts in after a week of viewing


1. The "Model" you have.

Panasonic TH-42PH9UK

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".

Pannys seem to share the top review honors with Pioneer models, and since the PH8UK was so well thought of, I figured this would be good choice since it is marketed as an the next step in the product line. Since I have a cable box and surround sound receiver, I was looking for a bare-bones model without a tuner, speakers, or extras. This was the perfect fit. I may go for optional terminal boards in the future (for HDMI, etc) but right now I use a Radio Shack(!) 2-Way RCA switcher to switch component video from the cable box to the DVD with no problems.

3. What you like best about your Plasma.

Stunning Picture Quality. Modest styling, quite operation, and not a lot of heat. Its thin.

4. What you don't like about your Plasma.

You can't change the aspect ratio with HD signals. I knew about this going in, but it bugs me anyway.

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had.

A zoom feature for HD signals, or at least some way to tweak the aspect ratio.

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma.

Keep up the good work.

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.

After seeing many Plasma/LCD sets in stores, and thinking (yeah, they look OK, but the best sets seem really expensive, I hope I'm happy with the Panny...) and then just being blown away by the picture.

8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma.

None.

9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it.

Absolutely. With the price point on plasmas dropping as the manufacturers race to keep up with True 720p resolutions, you can get a great deal.

10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged.

A nice touch by VA was to include the BNC/RCA adapters with the set. They don't tell you that until after you order the thing.

I just got a 42PH9UK last week from VA. It shipped on schedule and arrived in perfect condition. I've had no problems with it - no dead pixels or IR/Burn-in. I'm using the burn in dvd and intermittently watching tv and playing xbox 360 (which looks beautiful hooked up with vga set to 1024 X 768). I've connected a Samsung DTB-H260F tuner over component cables to pull in unencrypted QAM cable channels. These HD channels look pretty good. The tuner allows changing aspect ratios even on HD content so this sort of makes up for the 9UK not being able to do so. DVDs also look really good so all in all I'm happy with my purchase. The only drawback so far is I haven't been able to muster the courage required to tell my friends and family that I paid a lot of money for a tv sight unseen based pretty much on the recommendation of some guy on the internet who waxes his plasma monitors! :)

1. The "Model" you have.
Pioneer Pro-FHD1 / LG 42pc1da

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".
Great picture, wonderful reviews

3. What you like best about your Plasma.
the picture

4. What you don't like about your Plasma.
the price ouch... :)

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had.
comes with a stand!!!

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma.
3 x hdmi's perhaps

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.
picture quality of course

8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma.
none so far... well I did get the pro-fhd1 first time around and when i was ready to mount it I looked and the screen had hairline fractures underneath the top glass all over!!! I had to bring it back to the store and wait another day for another one.

9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it.
sure do

10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged.
I guess I dont really have to mention it, but the picture quality on this plasma is stunning.... you will not be disappointed.

1. The "Model" you have.

Panasonic 50" 600U

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".

Lots of research thanks to this forum, and visits to typical b&m's.

3. What you like best about your Plasma.

HD programming is unbelievable!

4. What you don't like about your Plasma.

SD could look better. DVD's look only ok, but I have ordered a Toshiba HD-DVD player and am expecting much better results with my SD DVD's.

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had.

None yet - only a few days old.

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma.

none

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.

I will be spoiled for only HD programming.

8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma.

None so far.

9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it.

Absolutely!!

10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged.

Did I mention I love the PQ of HD programming?

1. The "Model" you have.
Panasonic 58 600U

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".
Reviews and the PQ

3. What you like best about your Plasma.
PQ

4. What you don't like about your Plasma.
It is difficult to program an Harmony remote to change to the right input

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had.
Northing at the moment

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma.

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.
None

8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma.
None

9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it.
Althought it has become affordable, it is still expensive

10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged.
None

1. The "Model" you have.
Hitachi 42hds69
2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".
Went to look at Panny, liked this one better.

3. What you like best about your Plasma.
PQ and 1080 horizontal lines

4. What you don't like about your Plasma.
Sometimes get flicker. Contrast ratio could be higher.

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had.
Northing at the moment

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma.

Post a big a$$ sign on the TV about the redundant power switch

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.
Looked better than in store.

8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma.
None

9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it.
These mid level small sizes are going near the $1k mark so yes.

10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged.
Wish mfg's offered longer warrantys. Why do we need all these EW's if the product is reliable???

1. The "Model" you have.
Panasonic 42PX600U

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".
Been looking for awhile, reading reviews. The nice price drop made me jump

3. What you like best about your Plasma.
PQ and overall quality look of the unit

4. What you don't like about your Plasma.
It delays switching between channels at times

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had.
Northing at the moment

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma.
A third HDMI inout would be nice :rolleyes:

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.
Heavier than I thought it would be. PQ looked better than at the store (shocker ;) )

8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma.
None at the moment

9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it.
Yes.....I held off for years because of the prices. Getting it near the $1000 price made me and my brother in law jump into the realm of HDTV.

10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged.
Give me a three year warranty right out of the box.

1. The "Model" you have.
Viore 42" PDP42V18HA Plasma

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".
Price, design (color, bezel design, etc), size.

3. What you like best about your Plasma.
See #2.....Also, speakers are internal.

4. What you don't like about your Plasma.
A tad difficult to calibrate, despite using VE and AVIA. SD (picture and sound) isn't that great, and speakers do this weird "popping" thing for SD broadcasts, that it doesn't do for any other input. Panoramic view doesn't get rid of black bars.......None of this is an issue for my LCD.

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had.
PIP, a programmable clock, discrete remote code for inputs.

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma.
See #'s 4-5.

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.
PQ for DVD and HD is breath taking!! The size is more than adequate.

8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma.
See #4....All of which I can live with, given the overall value.

9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it.
That's subjective; all things could stand to be cheaper in my POV. What to we buy, that's really worth the $$$?

10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged.
Viore is a decent brand.....A great alternative to some of the more popular (and usually more expensive) brands. Definitely worth checking out.

1. Pioneer PDP-5070

2. Recommendation from the technician who calibrated my last set; seeing it at Best Buy.

3. No more clay faces! Sharp detail, for a plasma.

4. Very, very disappointed at SD perfomance. Previous set was so much better in this area it was like watching smaller HD.

5. I'd like to be able to control the picture size with the TV's scaler. I'm not stupid and I haven't been able to figure out how. The zoom doesn't make the picture one inch bigger.

6. Use flat black for the bezel... the glossy is too reflective.

7. That I had to attach the speaker myself. No more clay faces!

8. The only issues are the poor SD quality and the inablility to control picture size with the remote. My previous set was much, much better in this area, which is important since most TV is not HD.


9. At this point, yes. Prices are tumbling with the introduction of 1080p. The 50 incher I just bought cost only $600 more than the 37 incher I bought last year.


10. So far, a bit disappointed, but that's how I felt about my smaller Panasonic last year until the calibrator came. He's due in a few weeks, and this time I am expecting big things, considering the number of positive posts about this set. My Panasonic, now in the bedroom, made visitors say "It looks just like you're watching the game through a window!" This one doesn't.

I recently bought a toshiba from tigerdirect and it was less than $1000. The quality is amazing! It is a 50" TV and I couldnt be happier.

1. The "Model" you have.
Panasonic TH-42PX600U

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".
Picture quality, good reviews here, price drop :)

3. What you like best about your Plasma.
Can't get over how great HD looks. The NCAA basketball games are nothing short of incredible. SD looks okay too if you have a decent source. DVD's are great on the big screen too.

4. What you don't like about your Plasma.
Having to worry about breakin/IR issues. Tuner leaves a lot to be desired. Poor range on the remote. I have a dead blue pixel (only noticeable on a solid blue screen though). I'm also getting slight underscan through the PC input.

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had.
I wish the resolution was 1366x768 so I could get true 1:1 from my pc. A way option to adjust overscan/underscan would be nice.

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma.
See #5. Probably a moot point with 1080p models coming out. Work on the tuner.

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.
I thought the base would swivel and it didn't. Not a deal breaker but I was a bit disappointed.

8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma.
So far, nothing. I was worried about IR but I haven't had any issues at all, and this is after watching NCAA games with CBS logos and scores on the tv for hours at a time. Much ado about nothing, thankfully.

9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it.
I'm happy with the price I paid. I've waited a long time for HD technology to become affordable to me. My model has dropped conisderably with new models coming out soon, so this was the right time for me to pull the trigger.

10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged.
I've only had it for a week and a half, so I'm still getting to know the tv. So far so good. Can't wait to get through the break in period and try out some xbox :cool:

1. The "Model" you have.
Panasonic 50PH9UK

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".
Picture Quality and slim look.

3. What you like best about your Plasma.
The picture quality. I have one of these purchased for the parents already, and I have not seen any come close to matching the PQ by my eyes.

4. What you don't like about your Plasma.
I hate the fact that you have to buy extra slides for HDMI and DVI. I also hate the fact you can not resize the HD and Digital channels.

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had.
HD resizing

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma.
Why not resize the HD channels. Make the stand come with the unit

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.
The PQ looks better then any model I have seen.

8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma.
So far, nothing. 5 year warranty gives way to doubts.

9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it.
Its subjective depending on if you have the money to spend. I used to think 300 dollars was a lot to pay for a TV in college, not that I have a big boy job, I would think the price point I would be willing to pay is about 1800, which I paid. I have seen 1080P up close and you can not tell the difference between 1080I and 1080P from 8 feet away. So for 1800 the price is good, for 4500 1080P the price is not.

10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged.
PQ appears to be better then 60u and 600u without all the options and a higher price. You are paying for PQ here.

1. The "Model" you have.
Samsung HP-S4253

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".
i was planning on either the Panasonic TH-42PX60U but came to a decision of the Samy

3. What you like best about your Plasma.
it looks so sexy, shiny black gloss around the screen.

4. What you don't like about your Plasma.
it might get burn-ins and ghosts

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had
i wish it came with free surround sound bose speakers.

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma.
make it more anti burn, ghost resistance. i never experienced it yet and hopefully never will. i got a ps3 so argh...

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.
it looks bigger than i thought, a 42 is bigger than i thought

8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma.
none yet, oh god please no... no burn-ins or ghosts please!!

9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it.
yeap, my dad bought it for me on sale for 1,100 usd at circuit city!! woot on sale! and i'm only 17, i'm so spoiled, hook this tv up in my small room along with my ps3 and bam!

10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged.
nope

1. The "Model" you have.
Panasonic TH-50PH9UK

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".
Friends own one. Plus I like the black frame.

3. What you like best about your Plasma.
No floor space!

4. What you don't like about your Plasma.
burn in potential but I don't feel it's an issue.

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had
1080P Input on HDMI.

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma.
nothing.

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.
it looks smaller than I thought :)

8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma.
none yet

9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it.
Yes. My friend paid $4k for his and I still felt it was a steal then.

10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged.
nope

1. The "Model" you have

Samsung HP-T5054

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".

18bit color, 15,000:1 contrast, hidden speakers (since I don't use them, I'd rather not have to look at them) slick looking design. RGB connection for computer, 3 HDMI inputs, USB port for upgrading the firmware.

3. What you like best about your Plasma.

The picture is awesome, and the unit looks great on my wall.

4. What you don't like about your Plasma.

As with many, burn in potential bugs me. The TV has a burn in reduction feature that shifts the pixels periodically but the fact that simple things like watching a sporting event or the news with a ticker could cause burn in makes me a bit edgy....thing is to assure no burn in you have to go LCD, and LCD still has too much jitter when watching fast moving images like NASCAR, Football, or basketball, that and they still don't come close in black levels.

Glare also bugs me.

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had

SD slot

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma.

Find a way to eliminate glare and burn in.

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.

I was surprised at just how good "Standard" mode looked, other plasmas looked garish in every display mode. (probably so that they would "pop" to the shopper in stores no matter what factory preset someone picked)

8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma.

Only one, bizarre mystery problem that fixed itself after about 10 minutes of messing around with it. When I turned the TV on the very first time, EVERY button on the remote turned the TV off. Strange little gremlin.

9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it.

Prices are still pretty high, but they have come down enough that my urge to buy surpassed my angst over the price. I've been waiting years to get a flat panel.

10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged.

Getting a wall mount that allows you to tilt the display forward slightly helps reduce glare dramatically. The mount I purchased from Costco had two options for mounting, one static, and one tilt, the price for the mount was $80, works great.

1. The "Model" you have.
TH-42PX600U
2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".
great reviews, big price drop
3. What you like best about your Plasma.
Everything, very easy to use
4. What you don't like about your Plasma.
nothing
5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had.
Ability to change shape to fit certain movie aspects, HA!
6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma.
multiple format media card reader
7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.
how easy everything was and how great it looks, really is better than imaginable
8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma.
none, not even worried about burn-in
9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it.
even at a great deal, still absurd to pay this much for a TV
10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged.
I ran the break in DVD at night for two weeks then dialed in the settings, this TV is great! I was very worried about glare in my bright room, NEVER an issue. Silver bezel? Don't even notice it.

1. Pioneer Pro1140 HD
2. Reading online "reviews"
3 Size and features.
4. Black levels. Movement blurr
5. More "user" settings
6. More detailed explaination of different settings and what they do.
7.The heat generated by the front of the panel.
8. None yet.
9. No.
10. I am waiting and looking here in the AVS forum for folks to post detailed information about the various settings.

1. The "Model" you have

Panny TH-5860U

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".

Love Panny picture quality - price was too good to pass up.

3. What you like best about your Plasma.

The picture is incredible - perfect size

4. What you don't like about your Plasma.

Glare, bezel isn't my favorite, but it isn't as offensive to me as some have said.

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had

PC input, 1080P (IMO, not worth the $1500 price difference between what I paid and what is coming out)

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma.

None yet

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.

Size of the box etc. - it really is freaking huge.

8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma.

None so far

9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it.

I think I got a very fair price.

10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged.

None yet, maybe later.

1. The "Model" you have

Pioneer PRO-1140HD

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".

Reduced pricing to make way for 8th generation glass. Great picture quality. Two year factory warranty.

3. What you like best about your Plasma.

Great picture quality and tweakability.

4. What you don't like about your Plasma.

Heat generation. Screen is in a dedicated media room which gets really warm now. Great in the winter but going to be hot in the summer time.

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had

1080p and darker blacks. Unwilling to part with 5k+ for a 8th generation Pioneer 50" display coming this summer. Maybe by 2010 a perfect 50" display for 2-3k will exists. Not today.

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma.

Nothing they don't already know I'm sure.

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.

How much larger this 50" is compared to my old 42" it replaces. At 11 feet from the screen 50" seems enormous. Sure is fun watching movies on this great screen.

8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma.

None

9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it.

Plasma at the 50" size is a good value today.

10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged.

What a improvement over my 4 year old NEC 42" glass. I will no doubt get a itch 4 or 5 years for a new display. For now I'm in HD heaven.

1. The "Model" you have.
Panasonic TH-42PX75U

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".
Finally seeing the TV in person after months of research. I decided to wait for the 2007 Panasonic models to come out because I knew how good Panasonic's reputation with the 6xxx models were but I just couldn't stand the outdated design.

3. What you like best about your Plasma.
Incredible picture quality. Colors look fantastic - very realistic. Almost perfect. No LCD-ish motion blur. Also, the newer cosmetic is much preferred.

4. What you don't like about your Plasma.
I've had the TV for a week and I can't think of anything I don't like yet.

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had.
1080p and a PC input. Maybe better sound also, but in the future, I see myself investing in a receiver and set of speakers anyway. It would be nice if my purchase came with a professional video calibration as well :)

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma.
Keep up with the times. Styling is important to a lot of people. Sharp and Samsung are putting out TVs with good aesthetic quality. You finally got it right with the 2007 models, but keep improving those looks.

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.
The "pop" of the picture. Even with those vivid settings turned down, the picture quality amazed me. Golf looks awesome and I don't watch the sport at all.

8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma.
I've only had it for a week, but no problems so far.

9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it.
Yes and no. It all comes down to being a savvy shopper. Prices are getting better and better as the technology matures, but you still gotta look for those deals. It's worth it to pay for quality, but a good deal makes it even sweeter.

10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged.
Go out and get an HD TV already! I highly recommend the TH-42PX75U!

1. The "Model" you have.
HP T 4264
2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".
Looks and PQ
3. What you like best about your Plasma.
PQ
4. What you don't like about your Plasma.
The Remote
5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had.
Tilt on the swivel stand
6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma.
Please make a better remote
7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.
It looks more beautiful and bigger than in the store
8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma.
None so far only had for several hours
9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it.
I think today price are right on track. Got my set way below retail.
10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged.
For all you first time buyers..I highly recomend this set

1. The "Model"

PRO1140HD

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model"

Price to performance. (Also got a good deal)

3. What you like best about your Plasma.

Easy hook up and operations, oh yeah and the picture!

4. What you don't like about your Plasma.

I can't bring it to work. :D

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had.

Quicker break in period.

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma.

None yet.

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.

Concerned with lighting in my room, no need to worry anymore. Plasma works great.

8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma.

Hopefully none.

9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it.

The price I got, yes.

10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged.

I am very happy with the upgrade to a Plasma, and the one I picked.

1. The "Model" you have.

Pioneer 5070

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".

Reviews, owner impressions, features, comparing plasmas at B&M's, a very good price

3. What you like best about your Plasma.

Picture quality.

4. What you don't like about your Plasma.

Nothing as of yet.

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had.

Better Picture-in-Picture. My old Sony RPTV runs circles around this set's PiP function.

6. What advice or suggestion you would make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma.

I guess "Keep up the good work"

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.

The Plasma's speaker was much more robust than I thought it would be.

8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma.

None yet.

9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it?

They're getting there.

10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged.

I haven't "broken in" my TV and I've played marathon sessions of Madden and have had no problems with IR. I know it happens (the 42" Pioneer at Best buy looked terrible) but I think the IR issue has been blown out of proportion. And I'll throw a shout out to Roman at Invision Displays. He made buying a big-ticket item online a pleasant experience.

1. The "Model" you have.
Panasonic TH-42PX60U

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".
Reviews of the PX series

3. What you like best about your Plasma.
Picture quality for SD is better than I expected.


4. What you don't like about your Plasma.
Nothing yet

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had.
Another cable or antenna input

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma.
None

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.
Heavier than I thought but seems ruggedly built

8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma.
None yet only had it a week

9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it.
Absolutely

10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged.
6th ave electronics is where I bought it online. Excellent communications from them and the delivery people. Must have had 5 phone calls. Arrived in great shape. Check them out.

1. The "Model" you have.
Panasonic TH-50PX60U

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".
reviews from AVS and the price. which I could not pass up.

3. What you like best about your Plasma.
everything so far

4. What you don't like about your Plasma.
would have prefered the black bezel intead of the silver

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had.
NA only had it a day

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma.
NA only had it a day

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.
Packaging was very minimal. My box was crushed in shipping but tv was fine.

8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma.
None

9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it.
hellyeah

10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged.
Just a bit of background on my deal since this is my first plasma tv.

I got it from Circuit City in Tigard, OR 2 weeks ago, picked it up yesterday. I just went to look at it after viewing a thread on Fatwallet and the picture was so nice that I had to buy. It was priced at $1599.99 on sale. Used a B&W copy of the CC moving coupon (CSR just entered the numbers no hassle). $1439.99 was the total. Went with the CC credit card no interest for 24 month deal.

On big ticket items I like to get an extended warrenty. CC warranty was for 3 years (2010) at $499. I thought that was a little high, he saw that I was not happy with the price so he took off another $100 on the Panny. Left CC with a new 50" Panny ($1339.99) with extended warranty ($499.99) for a total of $1839.98.

Got home and looked at the FW thread and was informed by some AVS members about the Avs forum and the MACK WARRANTY for $120. So I called CC and cancelled their extended warranty (-$499.99). Since the CSR had taken an extra $100 out of the TV instead of the warranty, the price stayed at $1339.99. I am going to purchase the MACK WARRANTY for $120 making my grand total $1459.99 for a 50" Panny plasma.

1. The "Model" you have.
Samsung hpt-5054

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".
I had been searching for a 50" a little after xmas, and was noticing the 5073 model for just under 2k. it seemed perfect, and then the 2007 models were rolled out. at the same price!! sure the 5073 droped a few hundred$$ but the $$ i was going to spend on the 2006 was the same as the 2007.. i was very happy sammy did that with their pricing. They did cut their 2yr warantee to 1yr tho

3. What you like best about your Plasma.
The multiple eyegasms! What dont i like is a better question.

4. What you don't like about your Plasma.
I was excited over 3 HDMI ports to minimize the cable runs. I figured i would get everything HDMi to my TV, then run a digital audio out to my amp for DD5.1 processing. That doesnt work. So i have to run audio cables from my compnents to the receiver. Its still ALOT less than the component video setup from before.

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had.
True DD passthru. Built in PC streaming. The re-instatement of Samsungs 2yr warantee

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma.
none

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.
I didnt really research some things, and was surprised when i got BLACK BARS with some DVDs. I educated myself on screen ratios very quickly after that.

8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma.
none yet.., shes only 4 days old

9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it.
Considering i bought a Sony Wega 32" tube HDREADY tv in 2002 for $1700. Yes, i think it was well spent.

10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged.
Feed me more HD!!

1. The "Model" you have.

Panasonic 58" TH-58PX60U

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".

I've been researching the Plasma TVs for over a year and a half. Panasonic seemed to be the best out there for me. Based on reviews and what I've seen in person the picture quality was the best compared to the other Plasmas. At the time there was the 42" and the 50". I was planning on getting the 50" then they released the 58" last year. I figured I would save more money and get the 58". Then a week ago BB had the 58" for $2999. A 58" for 3k! I am glad I waited!

3. What you like best about your Plasma.

The size is perfect for my living room. The picture quality is amazing. This is the first TV that I've had that is High Definition. It is truely stunning!

4. What you don't like about your Plasma.

The remote. I don't like how the arrow keys work when scrolling through the settings. The up down arrows are fine but the left and right arrows seem to sensitive as to whether the arrow is depressed or not.

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had.

PIP would be nice, but the 600U wasn't 3K.

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma.

None, as of now.

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.

The break-in period for the TV. I knew that burn in is a concern, but I was unaware of the break in period. Actually the guys that installed it didn't even tell me about the break in period. I found out here.

8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma.

None, it's only 3 days old.

9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it.

The $3000 dollar price is definitely worth it. The 50" was over 3k a year ago. This is a steal for the year end model. I don't think this years model is going to start out at 3k.

10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged.

This TV is absolutely beautiful! I love the looks of it. Some don't like the silver with black trim, but it matches my components and speakers perfectly. It functions perfectly out of the box and looks great!

My eyesight ain't what it used to be (and it was never all that good), so our trusty old 32" Sony Trinitron just wasn't cutting it anymore. Like everybody else, I did tons of research and looked at countless HDTVs before making my decision.
Unfortunately, it was the wrong one.

I bought a Samsung HL-S6187W 61" 1080P DLP HDTV, and hated it. SD looked bad, HD wasn't much better, and that was AFTER calibration. It was a floor model that I got cheap, so maybe that was the problem. I returned it, and the extended warranty, and took my business elsewhere.

Next, I picked up a 50" Samsung HP-S5053, and the minute I plugged it in, I hated it too! I don't care to listen to an always-on bug zapper when I watch TV, and that's exactly what this was. The noise was unbearable, even with shows at full volume. And after having a 61" set for awhile, this 50" just seemed so small!
I returned it, but let Huppin's know that I'd buy a bigger, more expensive model to replace it if they agreed to give me free pick-up and delivery with set-up of the new one. They agreed.

After spending two full days doing almost nothing but reading AVSforum posts, I walked in to Huppins and bought a 60" Pioneer PDP6070HD plasma and a Series 3 HD Tivo. They matched the best price I could find on both (ANYWHERE), picked up the 5053, delivered and set-up the 6070, installed the speakers, hooked up and tested everything. OH MY GOD!! I am STUNNED at how fantastic even SD looks on this thing! Yes, I could have BOTH the other sets for what the Pioneer cost -- but it's better than both of them put together, and by comparison it's a BARGAIN at the price. I couldn't be happier.

(Sorry I didn't follow the format. Forgive me, please!)

My eyesight ain't what it used to be (and it was never all that good), so our trusty old 32" Sony Trinitron just wasn't cutting it anymore. Like everybody else, I did tons of research and looked at countless HDTVs before making my decision.
Unfortunately, it was the wrong one.

I bought a Samsung HL-S6187W 61" 1080P DLP HDTV, and hated it. SD looked bad, HD wasn't much better, and that was AFTER calibration. It was a floor model that I got cheap, so maybe that was the problem. I returned it, and the extended warranty, and took my business elsewhere.

Next, I picked up a 50" Samsung HP-S5053, and the minute I plugged it in, I hated it too! I don't care to listen to an always-on bug zapper when I watch TV, and that's exactly what this was. The noise was unbearable, even with shows at full volume. And after having a 61" set for awhile, this 50" just seemed so small!
I returned it, but let Huppin's know that I'd buy a bigger, more expensive model to replace it if they agreed to give me free pick-up and delivery with set-up of the new one. They agreed.

After spending two full days doing almost nothing but reading AVSforum posts, I walked in to Huppins and bought a 60" Pioneer PDP6070HD plasma and a Series 3 HD Tivo. They matched the best price I could find on both (ANYWHERE), picked up the 5053, delivered and set-up the 6070, installed the speakers, hooked up and tested everything. OH MY GOD!! I am STUNNED at how fantastic even SD looks on this thing! Yes, I could have BOTH the other sets for what the Pioneer cost -- but it's better than both of them put together, and by comparison it's a BARGAIN at the price. I couldn't be happier.

(Sorry I didn't follow the format. Forgive me, please!)

Welcome to AVS!! Glad to read you like the Pioneer 6070. For my next HT Upgrade I'm planning on a 60+" Plasma, and most likely it will be a Pioneer. I'm really impressed w/their build quality & PQ. Keep reading & posting on the Forum, good luck w/your new display.

You got a great set! Not surprised to hear your impressions.

Congrats and enjoy.

So they let you find the lowest internet price and they matched it?? That is amazing if they did.

1. The "Model" you have.
It's called 'ByDesign', I think it's an LG based display rebadged. 50" 720p

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".
Mostly just the price and I wanted to see how it compared to my JVC PRO 61" DILA.

3. What you like best about your Plasma.
Off angle viewing and lack of the aberrations inherent in some of the digital displays I've owned. Very smooth image with a plasma. Good blacks.

4. What you don't like about your Plasma.
The way they did the L/R audio in. Cheesy little 1/8th inch mini plug, so I had to buy a rat shack adapter to go from L/R rca to 1/8th mini. I guess they figure a guy should be using the HDMI port instead of the Component ins. Whatever.

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had.
I use it only as a monitor, so it has pretty much everything I need. I suppose it could have a more robust menu. Not a whole lot of adjustability in there.

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma.
Dump the mini port.

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.
The smoothness of the image.

8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma.
None yet.

9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it.
Paid 1850 for this monitor last xmas. I thought that was pretty good.

10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged.
This is the first plasma I've owned. I have to say I'm pretty impressed overall. I do think that some of higher end plasmas would out perform this display in blacks, scaling, deinterlacing, etc., but feed this display a solid HD image and it is absolutely jaw dropping.

Chris

1. The "Model" you have.
Sammy 5053 with Sammy HTQ85 HTIB

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".
Various reviews, consumer report rankings, and the AVS family

3. What you like best about your Plasma.
Great blacks and excellent SD quality (HD isn't even hooked up yet)

4. What you don't like about your Plasma.
The lack of a quam tuner

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had.
I wish it was 1080P:-)

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma.
Doesn't much matter as the new ones are already out.

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.
The SD imaging

8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma.
None.

9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it.
I got it on closeout for $1500. I'm happy.

10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged.
This is the first TV I've bought that's bigger than 19". I thank everyone for all of their insight. This was one of the hardest decisions I've made in a long time.

Yes! Huppins price matched the lowest (legitimate) internet price I found. I did have to pay sales tax, but the lowest price was from Amaz** and they are based in my state anyway, so I was stuck with doing that no matter what. Huppins Hi Fi has an online division (you can google it), which is why they price matched.

1. The "Model" you have.
Panasonic TH-50PX60U
2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".
Bang for the buck comparisons between this and other highly regarded makes/models couldn't be beat. Got tons of information from the AVS community as a lurker.
3. What you like best about your Plasma.
That my wife loves it as much as I do.
4. What you don't like about your Plasma.
It gives my Samsung 42" EDTV PQ envy.
5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had.
CABLE card slot maybe?
6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacturer" about your Plasma.

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.
The base fit perfectly on my current stand and would not require repositioning of front left and right wall mounted speakers.
8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma.
Leaving the room it's in.
9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it.
For last year's models, the price is right.
10. Any additional information.
Demo movie of choice even using 'break-in' 0 and zoom settings is Phantom of the Opera on HD DVD. Drool.............

1. Pioneer PDP-4216
2. Held the purchase off for quite some time, but when I finally had the cash to buy my dream plasma (NEC 50XR6a) I became sticker shock and instead chose to go for the relatively cheap local option.
3. Styling, solid standard def via DirecTV, great HD image, and decent sound quality.
4. Buzzing noise (have gotten used to it lately), gamma adjustments in service menu not permanent.
5. Being able to store gamma settings
6. Great consumer level display at affordable price, but I could use better adjustability options (zoom, gamma correction) and the buzzing noise is really annoying.
7. Buzzing noise
8. See 7
9. I thought pricing from Tweeter was fair.
10. Planet Earth, absolutely stunning imagery.

Yes! Huppins price matched the lowest (legitimate) internet price I found. I did have to pay sales tax, but the lowest price was from Amaz** and they are based in my state anyway, so I was stuck with doing that no matter what. Huppins Hi Fi has an online division (you can google it), which is why they price matched.great choice on the 6070. continental one pass has the 6070 for $3427 total shipped, do you think they would match that?
i didnt see a huppins site are they part of one call?

PDP-5016HD

It was a deal that I just couldn't pass up

What I like best is the easy of use, right out of box beautiful PQ/SQ.

I've had it for 2 weeks so far, so no complaints yet. I don't have the humming noise that everyone else complains about.

I wish the unit had the ability to save gamma settings

Aside from the gamma settings, nothing.

How much better it made the room look. The picture quality was better than expected (HD), and movies aren't that bad either. SD isn't bad, but nothing compaired to regular tube/projection

Nothing yet (crossing fingers)

Today's prices? Yes. But just because they're cheaper doesn't mean everyone can afford them. The deal I got though made this impossible to pass up.

Go to a store and view the TV for yourself. Reviews are great, but the ones I found on this TV were half and half. See the unit for yourself and ask the sales person to try different features. If they want to sell the TV, they'll be more than happy.

1. The "Model" you have.
Pioneer 1140

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".
Reviews, Auditions

3. What you like best about your Plasma.
The footprint, Color reproduction on HD programming. Good Contrast. Bright scenes look pretty darn good.

4. What you don't like about your Plasma.
Softness on some HD programming, Having to worry about Burn-in, Judder, Picture has a digital look. Poor black levels.

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had.
1:1 pixel mapping through HDMI

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma.
Better Black levels. Better scaling.

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.
How much better(more natural picture) my 36" CRT is on SD programming and SD DVD's. How hard it is to watch dark movies(like horror films) on a plasma. Was expecting to be wow'ed a little more on HD programming too.

8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma.
See above.

9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it.
Maybe for the lower/mid level cost plasmas, I think the technology still has a ways to go to warrant some of the big $ they are asking.

1. The "Model" you have.

Panasonic TH-58PX60U

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".

Three things really...Panasonic quality...SIZE ( Coming from a Panny 42" )...and Price it was cheaper then I paid for my 42"

3. What you like best about your Plasma.

HD programming looks awesome ( H20 STB...Toshiba HD-XA2 ) ....and its HUGE compared to my 42"

4. What you don't like about your Plasma.

SD programming is not as good as it was on my 42"...channel for channel compared with the 42" the quality is slightly lower

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had.

1080P...I was going to grab one of Panasonic's new 58" 1080P models when released....but have soured enough on first year production models ( Dont like being a BETA tester ) to jump on this extremely cheap ( Price ) 58" and use it for maybe 2 years and then jump into one of Panny's 58" 1080P models after they have gotten to second or third generation. This 58" will keep a smile on my face until then...

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma.

They already took it from me and all of us...the newer Panny's are Black :) I just wish they would not have gone so shiny / refective on the black...a more subdued black would have been better ( Maybe by second generation )

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.

No real surprises...researched it quite a bit before grabbing it...

8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma.

None

9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it.
for a 58" HD Plasma was my limit...I had seen it a week before at Frys for and almost grabbed it then but they didnt have any brand new units in stock. I went a week later and saw on the floor model and joked to the same sales manager that he was trying to get the floor model out the door fast...he smiled and said they JUST got 3 brand new units in the day before :)


I told him to hold 2 of them that I was going to go get cash and a friend of mine wanted one too. We both came back and bought 2 of the brand new in the box 58" Pannys ( The boxes had JUST came from San Diego and didnt even have dirt on them...pristine )


10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged.

brand new in the box I couldnt refuse .....

I received a Panasonic 42PX60U for my B-day, although I had researched and chosed this model for a variety of reasons, mainly good reviews, great luck with Panasonic products in the past, and great timing in finding it for $1199.99 as the new 75's were just coming out.

I'm VERY pleased with the picture so far, especially since I set up an OTA antenna and am now seeing as close to HD as I've ever seen before - truly impressive...now if we can get some more quality programming to match the picture and sound...

I really like the styling of this model, nice simple lines, easy to operate and setup, and very good scaling of various other aspect ratios. I guess the only complaint I have is that the remote seems kind of poorly made (good, design, just kind of flimsy feeling), and there seems to be a bit of lag between pressing buttons and menu choices appearing.

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had - build in HD Tivo!

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma. TO work on more energy efficient plasma models.

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma. How easy it was to adjust to such a large screen (for me, anyway - my viewing distance is only 6-8 feet) - I was worried that it was too big at first, but now I think that I could even tolerate a 50 inch!

8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma. None so far (knock wood!) I researched before I bought ( or recieved in this case), and I'm not disappointed.

9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it. $1200 was a bit of a splurge for me, but much more in line that the $2000 that this model retailed for last year when I was researching

. The "Model" you have.
Panansonic 50PX6ou

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".
Consumer Reports, Seeing it in several different retailers, Purchasers reviews

3. What you like best about your Plasma.
The Picture quality, size and rpice were a perfect combination

4. What you don't like about your Plasma.
Glare from the screen

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had.
A programmable remote that would incorporate all algorithmns from STB, DVD, and AMp

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma.
Expedite this Panasonic Plasma Concierge benefit. I see nothing and you are missing a chance to win branded consumers for life. Also, why does the owner's manual not mention image retention and yet the Panny website has suggestions for break-in? The engineers and marketers aren't talking.

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.
The poor quality of SD programming overall

8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma.
None.

9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it.
I got it at the end of it's market cycle for $1600. I'm happy.

10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged.
Burn-in is someone's imagination, The Forums are so helpful in choosing a model, We can't wait for more High Def Channels, Can't stand it when my kids watch cartoon network on it.

Other - Backed it up with a Klipsch 5 speaker system, Marantz Amp, and Samsung upconvert DVD player. Red Sox games, Discovery and PBS high def are GREAT!

1. The "Model" you have. -- Panasonic TH-42PH9UK

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model" - A friend who does custom installs and calibrations recommended the 9UK models and passed along a lot of knowledge regarding contrast ratios, etc. This forum also helped.

3. What you like best about your Plasma -- my friend was right, the picture is excellent. Sports takes on a new dimension. The Planet Earth series on Discovery is spectacular. And the free five-year warranty gives one confidence on a first purchase HDTV.

4. What you don't like about your Plasma? -- nothing in particular. Just waiting for more HD channels on DirecTV as SDTV is not much fun to watch anymore.

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had? I had to pay extra for a HDMI module.

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma. --Keep improving on the true blacks and the resolution, but then again, I guess they are doing that.

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma. -- That I could connect everything correctly, and it worked without any major calibrations.

8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma. -- None, but only had for three weeks.

9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it. -- Oh my, the competition of LCD's has really made Plasmas affordable. When you pay less than $1000 for a Panny 42-inch Plasma, the world is OK.

10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged. -- I will buy another Panny Plasma if it looks this good next year at this time. Believe the ticket is the 50-inch 1080p model in a few years. Panny has made me a believer.

The "Model" you have.
Panansonic TH-50PX75U

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".
CNET and other reviews. It was down to this and Pioneer but Circuit City had a 18 month no interest financing thing but didn't have any Pioneers, so I went with the Panasonic.

3. What you like best about your Plasma.
On the XBOX 360 the picture is very nice.

4. What you don't like about your Plasma.
The PQ with DVDs and standard tv. It's just not that great. I got a 1080p upconverting DVD player hoping that would make a difference. It didn't.

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had.
Wouldn't mind PIP or a better remote but those aren't that big a deal.

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma.
This is my second one b/c the first died after a couple of days. So I would suggest better quality control. Waking up to a broken brand new television is really depressing.

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.
That DVDs weren't as clear as they were on my previous tv.

8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma.
After a couple of days it wouldn't turn on. I was told that when there is an internal problem with the set the circuit disconnects not allowing the tv to turn on. I exchanged it today for a new one.

9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it.
The model I purchased is brand new so I'm sure in 6 months it will be much much cheaper. Still I'm perfectly content with the price just not the quality.

10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged.
What's frustrating to me is that no matter how much research and planning and reading you do, it is still a crapshoot as to how the tv will work when you get it home. Everything I read told me this set would look fantastic when i got it home but it didn't work out that way.

Tell me the following:

1. The "Model" you have: Samsung HP-T4254

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model": Beautiful exterior, great picture.

3. What you like best about your Plasma: Its big! Largest previous TV was a 26" Sears!!!

4. What you don't like about your Plasma: Nothing yet...its only 6 hours old.

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had: Motorized stand control (reaching here).

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma: I'd like to see them have a "recommended" HTIB system so it is a no-brainer for connectivity, etc.

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma: How big a 42 really is...I thought I needed a 50 but no way.

8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma: None yet! Just dying waiting to get it over the last 6 months.

9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it: This model is cheaper than some other plasmas, and certainly LCD's, so YES.

10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged: This is the best post-cancer present I could give to myself...very pleased on the first day.

1. The "Model" you have.
Panasonic TH42PX60U

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".
Lots of research, here, and from installers of higher end stuff (who all wanted me to "go bigger!"). I also looked at the 600U and at a Pioneer, but in the end I found this at $1199 and everything else I liked was several hundred dollars more. I drove 100 miles to pick this up as it was the last one. Sealed box, brand new... but the last one.

3. What you like best about your Plasma.
Great blacks and excellent SD quality. I hear the Pioneer might be better at SD but comparing this to the LCD set in our bedroom is ... well no comparison. The plasma is worlds better.

4. What you don't like about your Plasma.
The silver case wasn't a "first choice" as far as style, but it still looks nice.

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had.
direct input select from remote instead of menu

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma.
see above :)

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.
The SD imaging. I wasn't expecting it to look this good. Also... how awesome HD looks.

8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma.
None.

9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it.
I got it for $1199. That's less than what I paid for teh 13-year-old Mitsubishi 31" CRT is replaced! I'm happy.

10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged.
This is my first plasma. I have a 14x24 room with vaulted ceilings. The professional installers were all telling me to go bigger, but it's my LIVING room...not a media room. I didn't want the TV to be the dominant piece of furniture. Size-wise it's working out very well. I advise people to do what I did and cut out some cardboard "TVs" to get a feel for the size. "Going bigger" would not have been a good choice in our situation.

1. The "Model" you have.
TH-PX5077U

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".
Wanted a 50" plasma. Anti-glare made me decide in favor of this model. Don't care about 1080p for a 50" plasma.

3. What you like best about your Plasma.
HD picture is very nice.. Only tried 1080i so far.

4. What you don't like about your Plasma.
SD (480i) picture is not that good. Plasma does not automatically fill screen when changing channels. Panny should have auto-detected filled it and/or had a setup menu option for user choice.

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had.
PIP, Cable card. And definitely more inputs.

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma.
Work on the above items. Improve your 480i picture.

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.
The relatively poor 480i quality.

8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma.
None so far. Touch wood!

1. The "Model" you have.
Pioneer 5071HD

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".
The great reviews from everyone here and cnet etc. Went from two previous
LCD Displays that had many issues.

3. What you like best about your Plasma.
The color and realism. The two sharp LCD's I had didn't even come close to this
set, simply amazing.

4. What you don't like about your Plasma.
The black levels can always be improved but I don't really have an issue with them in comparison to the LCD's. As soon as you were off anle on them, they washed out. Not the case here. The picture originally looked a little soft but I soon came to realize that this was due to the way the picture was filmed as one program looked soft and the next very sharp

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had.
1080P, but I don't sit close enough anyway. More HDMI ports.

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacturer" about your Plasma.
Keep up the good work.

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.
The amazing picture. I heard good things but not this good. Blu-ray and HD-DVD look fantastic.

8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma.
None

9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it.
Yes they are if you find the right deal.

10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged.

Thanks.

Dave[/QUOTE]

1. The "Model" you have. Panasonic 58px60u

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model". 1600 new in the box

3. What you like best about your Plasma. Quality, Service, Clarity, So many things

4. What you don't like about your Plasma. Speakers are not the greatest and the zoom resets every time you change the channel

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had. Custom menu support

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma. Lighted keys on the remote would be good.

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma. How big it looked when I got it home.

8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma. Zero problems

9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it. Nope they are coming down, I predict 30-40% price drop before christmas.

10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged. I wish all the broadcasters would get on the HD band wagon.

1600 for a new in the box 58"....I'll buy another one right NOW if thats the case. Mind saying where you picked that up ?

1600 for a new in the box 58"....I'll buy another one right NOW if thats the case. Mind saying where you picked that up ?
Ditto :eek:

1. The "Model" you have.

Panasonic TH-50PX60U

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".

PRICE, Size, Picture quality, Reputation, Great all around performance, HDTV tuner, The mix of Black/Silver, No Side Speakers, Decent amount of inputs.

3. What you like best about your Plasma.

Size, Picture quality, Thin form factor, Trouble free operation & the looks of it mounted on the floater.

4. What you don't like about your Plasma.

It could of had a sleeker (less bulky) exterior with a tad less Silver. A mild hiss from front right speaker. Green colors are a lil' off. Oh and let's not forget Plasma glare... It's not bad but Still.

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had.

Fine picture adjustments, Partial zoom, More HDMI Inputs.

PC input & PIP wouldn't have be bad either but I don't really need em.

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma.

On the next firmware, add more picture adjustments (Instead of Cool, Normal & Warm) make settings between those, like "Lukewarm".

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.

That it looked 2 times bigger at home and that SD still looked pretty good. HDTV looked simply amazing!

8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma.

Just a lil' hiss from the right speaker that doesn't go away. It doesn't really bother me though.

9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it.

Yes and No.. It depends on the make and model but for me, the end of the year clearance price, plus an extra 10% off was just too good to pass up!

10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged.

Thanks to all the AVS users, you guys played big role in me buying this Plasma over a DLP or LCD. BUT my eyes really did the trick! :)

It's a awesome feeling knowing I payed $900 less then my neighbor did for his 42" Tosibia 1080P LCD and having him say mine looks a lot better... Plus it's 8" bigger.



- Jeff

Just received my TH-58PX600U through Cleaveland Plasma. Item arrived brand new factory sealed box and not to mention super fast delivery. I was very happy with the purchase! I will be posting pics soon once I get in on the wall.

1. The "Model" you have.
TH-PX5077U

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".
Wanted a 50" plasma. Needed Anti-glare (even though I had only read about it) due to my very large well lit family room with huge plate glass windows. Like others, I don't care about 1080p for a 50" plasma - no need. The contrast on the 77U is tops.

3. What you like best about your Plasma.
The HD picture, its awesome - 1080i so far, though. The Oppo 981 is set to 720p, but I can't tell a difference in 1080p either as far as DVD playback is concerned.

4. What you don't like about your Plasma.
SD (480i) picture is fine on mine (as much as I despise Oprah & ET). Plasma does not automatically fill screen when changing channels, and I wish it did. Panny should have auto-detected filled it and/or had a setup menu option for user choice.

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had.
None, it has what I need, and is easy to access using the Omni tilt mount on wall.

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma.
Fix the green so that the geeks don't ding it in the reviews - I think the green is just fine, FWIW.

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.
The Anti-glare - I purchased sight unseen - OMG, I love the lack of glare coming off this huge plate of black glass!

8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma.
None so far. Knock the wood for me!

Regards

1. The "Model" you have.
TH-PX5077U

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".
I wanted an LCD. But, the LCDs have way too many problems. So I looked at plasmas. But they have issues with reflection. Along comes the TH-50PX77u and problem solved. I hope.


3. What you like best about your Plasma.
I don't know. I have not had time to set it up

4. What you don't like about your Plasma.
I don't know. I have not had time to set it up


5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had.
PC input would be nice

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma.
????

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.
none, yet

8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma.
none, yet!

jerry

1. TH-50PH9UK 50" Plasma

2. Originally wanted a 42" version but after researching the pixel sizes, the best image quality for the price would be the 50" model. Also, I saw 42" models in the stores and they seemed "small". The 50" is a perfect size for any living room or even bedroom where you will be around 6-10ft from the television.

3. Picture is so much better than LCD. Even a friend who saw it, who is not plasma or LCD informed, said the plasma looked better immediately when I played a movie.

4. Haven't really discovered anything I "don't like" about it just yet, except for the fact that the 9UK series has modules and they will be a bitch to install.

5. Features I wish the 9UK series had are a backlit remote. Come on Panny. You had years to figure this thing out.

6. Maybe see #7 for the manufacturer's advice.

7. Packaging was somewhat scary. Not much protection.

8. Had a slight IR (not burn-in as I mistakenly described) last night when I forgot I left my DVD player unattended. The movie stopped, and a logo was on the entire screen for about two hours. Turned the plasma off and it was there! I simply just watched another movie for another few hours and it's completely gone. Had me worried for a moment.

1. TH-50PH9UK 50" Plasma

8. Had a slight burn-in last night when I forgot I left my DVD player unattended. The movie stopped, and a logo was on the entire screen for about two hours. Turned the plasma off and it was there! I simply just watched another movie for another few hours and it's completely gone. Had me worried for a moment

This is called IR-Image retention, not burn-in.
You will continue to see it, so dont worry. after almost 3 months, i see IR, when i see Basket ball games with scores,

pioneer pro 940 HD :)

1. The "Model" you have.
Pioneer PDP-5071HD (Just bought my 2nd one)

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".
The very good reviews from everyone here, amazon, and cnet etc. Bought my 1st PLASMA last year (TOSHIBA 50 Inch) and it went bad on me after 10 months. Exchanged for the Pionner and never looked backed.

3. What you like best about your Plasma.
The color and the blacks are just so deep and rich. I also like the Black border they used around the TV it just blends in so well.

4. What you don't like about your Plasma.
The speaker bar could be a little better. It sounds "OK" but you really need to hook your A/V system up to get the full effect of course.

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had.
I would say 1080P but after looking at sets side by side using a Blu Ray or HD DVD and or watching Planet Earth I just cannot see that much more detail to justify a 1080P set. Maybe I need new glasses but the difference is not enough. More HDMI ports.

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacturer" about your Plasma.
Keep up the good work.

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.
The detailed picture. I remember seeing this set at BB a year ago but was proiced at about 6500. Wanted it then but as fortune had it I was able to get my 1st one in March as a replacement to my TOSHIBA and its just a much better set.

8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma.
None

9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it.
I think theprices are starting to come down some. I do think some of the sets are priced a little on the high side but not what I would call out of range.

10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged.

Thanks.

Rob

1. The "Model" you have. - Philips 42PHP5332D/37 42" plasma.

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model". - the price was right for what I was looking for

3. What you like best about your Plasma. - The size, the picture, and the price

4. What you don't like about your Plasma. -I've only had it for 2 days, I am nervous about potential problems cropping up

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had. - additional component inputs

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma. - no advice at this time. Make them cheaper?

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma. -the size

8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma. - so far the only problem I had was the plasma turing itself on in the middle of the night. I have no idea what caused this

9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it. -todays prices are not bad. You can wait for better prices, but you will end up waiting forever and not buying one so you might as well dive in when you can.

10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged. - I bought this plasma as I thought it was a great deal at the time. This is the first I have bought, and I am very nervous about spending money on these items, even if it was only $1300 CAN. I am hoping for the best but prepared for the worst. I give it 30 days to prove itself. :)

K

Tell me the following:

1. The "Model" you have.
Pioneer 6070

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".
It was either the 6070, or wait several months for reviews of the Panasonic 58pz700u.

3. What you like best about your Plasma.
Impressive picture

4. What you don't like about your Plasma.
Takes several seconds from the time I turn it on, until the time it will take a change to the input. I have a universal remote that I use to turn everything on and set inputs and such with single button, and I had to program in a delay.

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had.
It'd be nice if it were 1080p (all else being equal).

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacturer" about your Plasma.
Can't really think of anything.

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.
How good standard definition DVDs look. My DVD player doesn't upscale so the TV is doing it, and doing it very well.

8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma.
None.

9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it.
Obvously so - I bought the damn thing.

10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged.

This 60" Pioneer plasma screen replaced a 25-year old, 35" Mitsubishi tube model that was the biggest and best available when I bought it. In 2007 dollars (accounting for inflation), the Pioneer cost less. So yeah, it's worth it. I don't know if it'll last 25 years, but I never expected the old TV to last that long. When I bought the Mitsubishi, HDTV was supposed to become available in a few years so I figured I'd have it for ten years, tops. HDTV is taking a lot longer to become widespread than predicted.

Tell me the following:

1. The "Model" you have.

Pioneer PDP-5070HD

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".

Reviews here and elsewhere

3. What you like best about your Plasma.

Awesome picture. I was speechless during the king kong scene with the T-Rexs.


4. What you don't like about your Plasma.

I would like to have better blacks... yeah yeah 8th gen coming :). I'm having some wacky hdmi issues between an hd-a2 and pioneer. I already posted about in the hd-dvd area.

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had.

none really. I sit 8ft+ from the screen so I think I'm fine with 720p

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma.

make 1080p cheaper ;)

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.

The picture. Amazing

8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma.

HDMI signal detection when I power up the pioneer and hd-dvd player at the same time. More detail is in my post in the hd-dvd area.

9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it.

Yes

10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged.

I had been looking at this set for many months now. I know the 8th gen models are going to be hitting the shelves soon, but I wasnt willing to pay the extra money up front or wait until later in the year for the discounts to come in. I was really tired of waiting to buy something. Besides, the pricing I got from Matt@Invision was the last factor to make me buy now :) I replaced an aging Mitsubishi WTS-46709. I'm still amazed at the different in picture quality. Perhaps if the PDP-5080HD does everything it's been hyped to do I may sell the 5070 to a friend and upgrade early next year :)

Tell me the following:

1. The "Model" you have.

Panasonic TH58PX60U

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".

Reviews here and elsewhere along with the unresistable price and my viewing distance from the tv (about 11 ft.) which made me think it probably would not be worth either paying a good deal more for the new 1080p Pannys or waiting for the new prices to drop.

3. What you like best about your Plasma.

Stunning picture. I also don't hate the aesthetics of the tv. Though I confess I would rather have a completely black frame for the picture, I really think the black and silver (and I'm not a Raider fan!) looks okay - especially on my dark black glass stand.

4. What you don't like about your Plasma.

It would be nice to have more calibration options on the picture. But I'm really not sure I'd know what to do with them if I had them so, this really isn't that big a deal to me.

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had.

As I mentioned above, I thought a lot about waiting for the 1080p models to come out and their prices to start dropping in a year or so. But reading all of the talk about this issue, I became convinced that I probably wouldn't be able to notice a big difference from my viewing distance (about 11 feet) especially without a side by side comparison.

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma.

None, as of yet.

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.

I was struck by how much bigger it looked in my room than in the store. I upgraded from a 42" ED Panny Plasma and actually taped some hard cardboard to the corners of the old set and strung string to see how much more space the 58" would take up by comparison. The string didn't adequately prepare me for how bit this sucker really is. Though, after having had it for a couple of weeks, it just looks normal to me now!

8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma.

Absolutely none.

9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it.

Yes, especially on this model. I was amazed to see how far the prices dropped on this thing this year. This set was selling for $4000 last year. I got mine for $2350 at Best Buy (Manager price matched within $30 the best internet price I could find and then gave me a $100 discount on the stand - I couldn't resist that.).

10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged.

Another pleasant surprise was how well this set does SD. It depends, of course, on the broadcast. But generally, the SD picture quality is quite acceptable. That was another worry I had going with a set this big since so much of my viewing is still SD. But in some ways I think the SD actually looks a bit better on the 58" set than the 42" set. Also, do yourself a favor and pick up an HDDVD player (I got the Toshiba HD A2) with this set. I was disappointed when I first played an SD DVD I had been quite impressed with ("Lord of the Rings: Fellowship . . ."). But the HD DVDs look absolutely stunning on this set and the upconverted SD DVDs look great too.

1. The "Model" you have.

Panasonic TH-50px60u

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".

Reviews, co-worker has the 42, costco’s 90 day return + 1 year warranty extension and size value for the $$$$

3. What you like best about your Plasma.

It looks great, even with everything turned down during the 1st hundred hours.


4. What you don't like about your Plasma.

Nothing yet.

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had.

None yet.

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma.

Nothing yet.

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.

The size, went from a 32” standard tv.

8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma.

None

9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it.

Yes.

10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged.

Got a little worried at first because the HD channels didn’t look good. Turns out the first buffoon I talked to at Comcast didn’t walk me through changing my cable box settings.

1. Panasonic TH-50PX77U

2. Reviews, anti-glare screen, known technology with great picture and value for money

3. It looks out of this world (this is the first one thus the trepidation), and with piano black border it seems tht I won;t be able to see it tonight - I bought it this afternoon.


4. Nothing yet.

5. Too new for this question.

6. Again its just few hours.

7. The way it looks even when it was on the floor waiting to be put on the table and eventually within a month goes on the wall. We went from Sony 32" SDTV so its a difference that I can't put words to.

8. None

9. Absolutely and at 1799+7% I believe I scored a big one rather than wait. With technology, I think you live with the pricing your comfortable with, as bleeding edge will get you exactly what its spelled.

10. ShoHD thru Vip622 (Dish) looks great using components, will get HDMI cables later this week. Right now I just want to read up as much as I can and watch it to hearts content.

1. The "Model" you have.

Pioneer PDP-5070HD

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".

Owner posts and reviews and the Plasma itself

3. What you like best about your Plasma.

Great picture quality

4. What you don't like about your Plasma.

I would have loved the side speakers instead of one at the bottom. But that is not a major issue for me.

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had.

1080P for this price ;)

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma.

Keep up the good work .....

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.

Picture .... AWESOME!

8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma.

None so far .... keeping my fingers crossed :)

9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it.

Yes

10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged.

I have been looking at plasmas for a long time and was sold on a Pioneer just the prices kept me from buying one. Finally now the prices are comparatively low, I jumped on it. Great service from Roman@Invision also helped me in my decision.

The only issue I have is changing picture size in the HD broadcasts on my Comcast cable.

Congrats!

1. The "Model" you have.

Pioneer PRO-1140HD

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".

Reviews, in-store comparison, and recent price drop

3. What you like best about your Plasma.

It's a tie...outstanding picture and stunning aesthetics

4. What you don't like about your Plasma.

No issues yet, only used about 3 hours :)

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had.

It has everything I'll ever use

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma.

Keep up the good work .....

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.

Ordered it from an online vendor and was surprised at how quickly it arrived and how well packaged it was...top notch

8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma.

None so far...knock on wood

9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it.

Worth every penny to me

10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged.

I shopped and looked and reviewed and read and shopped some more before finally making my choice. Prices are so low now Plasma is the only way to go from what I have seen. This set blows away my 55" Sonly LCD projection and my 37" Toshiba Regza LCD flat. Can't wait to break it in some more and watch some movies all over again.

1. The "Model" you have.

Pioneer PDP-4270HD

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".

Posts on AVSForum and reviews

3. What you like best about your Plasma.

PQ and style

4. What you don't like about your Plasma.

Nothing

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had.

More "tweakability"...........but I knew that going in.

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma.

1080p please

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.

How great it looks and the fabulous HD picture.

8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma.

None...........kept it on for 100 hours straight to break it in.

9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it.

For what I paid definitely.

10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged.

Switched from a 3 year old Panny 480p ED plasma to a Pio 768 HD plasma. The detail and contrast are much improved.

1. The "Model" you have.

Maxent 42" MX-42HPT51

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".

I saw it at Costco, and bought it on impulse. I'm fairly sure I've never seen a similarly featured unit priced so low.

3. What you like best about your Plasma.

It's my first widescreen television, and really love the idea of widescreen. I'd really been itching for one lately, having recently realized that about 98% of my viewing these days is in widescreen.

4. What you don't like about your Plasma.

As it turns out, at least in this case, you get what you pay for. This unit has a lot of problems, the biggest of which has been that it freezes up randomly while using the QAM tuner to view HD broadcasts, at which point it needs to be unplugged and plugged back in to get it to start working again. It's definitely going back.

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had.

I wish it worked better, and I wish it was a little bigger (46" would be ideal in my space, so it's a little irritating to be so close to perfect...)

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma.

Just because you manufacture a "bargain" product doesn't mean it has to be shoddy. Don't release buggy products.

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.

I was really surprised by how crummy my standard definition viewing now looks.

8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma.

Above mentioned freezing issue, lack of ability to fine tune picture, issue where the picture sometimes gets darker in an odd way when there is a quick transition from a light to dark scene.

9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it.

I think they're really getting there. For me, the "buy point" will be when a good 46" plasma hits the $1000 point. Until then, I think I'll stick with traditional tubes and projectors.

1. The "Model" you have.

Samsung 5054

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".

Loved the pop it had. Read many reviews but finally just compared side by side to panny 50u75 after all its me who lives with it. Pioneer 5070 was a little out of my price range.

3. What you like best about your Plasma.

PQ! and PQ! The blacks look great. The exterior is sexy glossy. Three HDMI inputs! Swivel stand is nice too. Plus the money I saved online i bought an HD-A2 and a TV bench at Ikea all for the same amount of $$ i would have spent at BB or CC.

4. What you don't like about your Plasma.

Samsung should have put more effort in the audio part of this TV. Its not bad or anything but spending so much $$ on a set you shouldnt have to rely on outside sources for sound, no?

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had.

Two tuners to take better advantage of PIP. Better speakers.

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma.

Other than the aforementioned audio i guess they could work on the glare stuff a little more(its not bad for a plasma). Im not even concerned about burn in. Plus it has three different ways to protect against any burn in.

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.

How SD looks. I was expecting it to be real bad but its actually decent enough not to notice all the time. When i first got it i was stretching everything in 4:3 but now i realize the bars are just part of owning a tv like this and dont mind them anymore. I also believe that the HD PQ is actually better than i anticipated. Watching movies has never been more enjoyable not to mention baseball, basketball or hockey in HD or a show like Planet Earth.

8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma.

Zero so far.

9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it.

Completely. Even though this thread was started well before prices dropped, they are still dropping fast. In fact i thought i got a awesome deal on my 5054. Three weeks later saw it on some other online dealer (frys) for almost $200 cheaper. Damn. :o

10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged.

If your truly interested in getting a plasma dont hesitate or over analyze. All the horror stories seem to be a thing of the past. Prices are so good right now dont deprive yourself of having such great thing. You cant go wrong if you pick between the 'big 3'. ;) Trust me you wont regret it. And dont bother with an upconvert dvd player go get a HD-A2 instead i found mine for only $250. Youll want to watch everything in HD anyhow right? It up converts just as well as the rest.

1. The "model" you have.
I bought 2; a pioneer 5070 & a Panasonic 429uk. Started out to buy a 50"
Panny for the living room and ordered a stand and hdmi blade for it, but it was
from TV authority and the deal collapsed. Went with the 5070 for the living
room and the Panny 42 for my bedroom. Both bought from forum sponsers.
(Different ones) and the service could not have been better from both.
2. What convinced you to buy this (these) particular model(s)
When the deal fell through for the original Panny, I started researching the
5070 and got an excellent price from one of the forum sponsers. Ordered it
and received it, and liked it so much I deciede to buy a 42" for the bedroom.
Unfortunately, the Pio 4270 was just coming out and was considerably more
expensive than the Panny which is why I went with the Panny.
3. What do you like best about your plasma(s)
The Picture, the picture, the picture! (And then there's always the picture.)
4. What you don't like about your plasma(s)
I think that Panasonic should include the table top stand with the Commercials.
I can see why the blades are optional but the stand is included with the
consumer models and it would not cost as much if included as opposed to being
purchased separately.
5. Which features do you wish your plasma(s) had.
See above. Also, More calibration ability on the Pio. I plan to have both panels
calibrated after breaking and would really like to have the ability to have them
dialed in perfectly.
6. What advice, suggestion would you make to the manufactureer about your
plasma
See above.
7. What was your biggest "surprise" after receiving your plasma
Surprised at how good SD looked in most cases. But Hidef is just stunnning!
8. What problems/issues have you had with your plasma(s)
So far, not a thingwith either of them.
9. Do you really think that today's "prices" are worth it.
My nephew bought a Pioneer pdp 5045 2 years ago. I bought both of my
plasmas, the stand, the blade, a Bell'o stand for the 50 and an Oppo dvd
player for about the same money he paid for his 5045 two years ago.
10. Any additional information you want to add is encouraged.
I added directv about 2 years ago because Comcast kept raising prices.
I have 3 locations for TV in my house. Until this year, the last TV equipment
I bought was in 1997. At that time I bought 2 Mitsubishi Diamond series CRT
which had excellent pictures (still do for standard def.) I am glad I waited until
now to upgrade. Any earlier would have been much more expensive and any
later invokes the law of diminishing returns. There's always something better/
cheaper on the horizon but to me, it's kind of like dangling the carrot in front of
the mule! My advice is shop diligently and don't be afraid to pull the trigger if
you've done your homework.

I bought a Pioneer 4271 today at BB it is on sale and 2 year int free financing. I pick it up at the warehouse which is locl on Sunday.

I was concerned because the display was too dark and too vivid and they said they had no remote. Under the circumstances I would have liked to try some adjustments. I went to a different store today and they had it adjusted better and it looked great so I bought one.

One question for the experts, does anyone else see screen door effect with this Pioneer? It seems to be more than with other brands.

1. The "Model" you have.

Panasonic TH-58PZ700U

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".

1080p. Seeing it in person and comparing it to the 20 or so other plasmas on the BB wall running the same hd feed.

3. What you like best about your Plasma.

Color reproduction and black level detail both much better than my AQUOS which I also like but for different reasons.

4. What you don't like about your Plasma.

Wish they were as bright as LCD, but it's bright enough.

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had.

Music, photo, and video streaming from my pc.

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma.

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.

Heavy!

8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma.

None yet. Still too new.

9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it.

Well, it was worth it at the price I got it for but that was MUCH less than than BBs advertised price.

10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged.

Use 3 studs to mount it.

1. The "Model" you have.
Vizio VP42HDTV20A

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".
Price

3. What you like best about your Plasma.
No significant motion artifact

4. What you don't like about your Plasma.
Didn't realize that DirecTV only has a single output therefore no PIP

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had.
I wish DirecTV had two outputs so I could utilize the PIP

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma.
Maybe a black base and stand

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.
I was worried that the picture would not be bright enough in my sunny living room. It is with no problem at all.

8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma.
Cant use the PIP because of DirecTV

9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it.
$809, well worth it.

10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged.
I am not a high end user but this TV has no demerits in my judgement.

8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma.
Cant use the PIP because of DirecTV


Dont blame directv just use another source for your PIP. I actually have two set up. My old tivo directv box and my old school roof antenna which i have hooked to the tv and the h20 off air so i can pick up a few more local channels.

Tell me the following:

1. The "Model" you have.

Panny 50PX77U

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".

1)Price Panny EPP Discount 2) Wanted a Plasma since i watch a lot of sports (motion blur on LCD's) 3)Antiglare Screen 4) Known reputation

3. What you like best about your Plasma.

Black Levels, Great Picture, Antiglare doesnt jeopardize PQ, Great Design very styllish with piano black finish and pedastal stand

4. What you don't like about your Plasma.

Nothing to complain about as of yet, SD is so/so but need to tweak with Picture settings for 480

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had.

PC input, but probably wouldnt use it now, 3rd HDMI

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma.

Outline the differences on the PE and PX models on your site so it doesnt delay my purchase again.


7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.

Wow glad I got the 50, suprised how good the PQ looks and the black levels

8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma.

When i switch from SD to HD it takes a second and i get this wierd blue flash (but this might be my Comcast Mot. box)

Also, i experience this clicking noise from the power relay every 10-20-30 minutes. Its a known issue with Panny but they havent found a fix yet. Others in the dedicated forum have also experienced the clicking.

9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it.

Yes, for me since i got it at a good discount via EPP

10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged.

I'm liking the Antiglare, at first I was worried that the PX75U's PQ would trump the 77u's do to the special antiglare coating but it looks great. Then again, i havent seen them side by side. Also get the 50, enough of the 42 via 50 talk on the boards!

1. The "Model" you have. -- Samsung HPT-5064 50-inch.

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model". -- This model has a high level of user customization in the menus, excellent contrast ratio, a USB port for viewing jpegs, and auto anti-burn. Personal subjective side-by-side viewing in multiple electronics stores really sold me. To me the new Samsung plasmas have truer color than the Pannys and sharper images than the Pioneers. But that's just a personal subjective call.

3. What you like best about your Plasma. -- For a plasma it has a bright and lively picture. Colors seem very good right out of the box.

4. What you don't like about your Plasma. -- The anti-glare coating is not as good as Samsung says it is.

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had. -- A non-linear stretch mode like my old RPTV had.

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacturer" about your Plasma. -- Go back and try again with the anti-glare.

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma. -- Bright, snappy PQ right out of the box.

8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma. -- None.

9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it. -- If I can get 7 to 10 years of reliable service with bright, snappy PQ, then yes.

10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged. -- This model (to me) seems like a full quantum leap over the previous model, the HPS-5053, in terms of contrast, color and brightness.

1;
pioneer pdp-4271hd
2;
like the colors
like teh surround being black
like teh definition and the darkness of the black.
love plasma VS LCD
beat anything else on teh wall at any store.
i shopped online and in stores for 2-3 weeks plus the last 4 years of crusin the aisles. bought this one casue of price, reviews and PIP.
pdp-4271hd was on sale for 1500 at best buy andwith my 12% discount i walked out for 1425... after tax.
3;
see above
4;5;
BIGGEST complaint. i know these are supposed to buzz when on and watching(annoying) but are they supposed to be so stinkin loud when off/standby that in the other room i can hear it when im tryin to sleep?
i put my dB meter by it but it only goes down to 50 and so didnt register but i can hear lower than 50 and its bad.
easy setup once i found the physical power button on the bottom left.
remotes fine-comes with second one that does NOT have PIP buttons-suck!
6;
manufacture-put the volume and channel buttons right where your thumb would rest when you grasp the remote according to the built-in grip on the back.
-if you are gonna give me a second remote-put PIP buttons on it.
7;8;
my biggest surprise that still has me thinking of going back to my 25" NEC CRT i pulled from a dumpster 7 years ago(that still works fine) was the transformer noise. thats a big issue. i hear noise related to screen buzzing while watching but i also hear transformer noise a little.
when i flip to standby mode(when unit is off) the buzzing gets sooo loud.
9;
yeah-prices are close. beats the 3500 i was looking at 4 yrs ago for lesser product
10;
anyone else had this prob with buzzing and noise from idle transformer??

Tell me the following:

1. The "Model" you have.

Hitach 42hdf39

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".

Price and styling.

3.What you like best about your Plasma.

Great picture with HD content.


4. What you don't like about your Plasma.

Standard def images

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had.

none

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma.

none

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.

The picture quality was better than expected.

8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma.

Scaling issues with 720p content

9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it.

Yes

10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged.
This is a 1024 x 1024 screen. 1080i images are good, but have noticed motion blur with 720P sports programming.

1. The "Model" you have.
Pioneer PRO-940HD

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".
The amazing PQ

3. What you like best about your Plasma.
see #2

4. What you don't like about your Plasma.
Concerns with IR

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had.
Higher resolution, but it's not that important

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma.
Black levels and PQ are already great, more advancements towards anti-IR should be the focus

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.
That 42" was bigger than I thought.

8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma.
Not much...

9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it.
Yeah, I got mine at a great price

10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged.
nothing right now

1. The "Model" you have.
Panasonic 50PZ700U

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".
Great tv for the dollar

3. What you like best about your Plasma.
1) It's not a banded, cloudy LCD.
2) Colors are amazing
3) Awesome blacks
4) No motion blur in sports or video games.

4. What you don't like about your Plasma.
Nothing really, was concerned about IR and burn in but not anymore.

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had.
If you ask me to nit pick, maybe higher contrast ratio.

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma.
None

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.
None

8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma.
None

9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it.
Yep great value

10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged.
None

Since Costco does not carry what I want it's down to BestBuy or Vann's.com.

I am missing something? Do I need to join something to get best and safe sourcing?

I noticed several people referred to EPP? What does that mean.

I am buying for my parents so I need to get it right.

I don't like the idea of no return if its DOA. I felt good about a Costco buy on black Friday but now its figure out best place for satisfaction.

Panasonic TH-50PZ700U

Confused

1. Hitachi P50H401
2. Reviews here and in Sound & Vision. Plus, with coupon, I only paid $1699.
3. A "crisper" more detailed picture than my previous DLP TV; not having to thinking about replacing the lamp.
4. The initial tsuris over break in and burn in. Hitachi says that an initial break in isn't necessary. The folks here at AVS, whom I trust, say it is. In any case, two weeks without a 2:35 movies is a bit of a drag. That and explaining to my son the "dos" and "don'ts" about plasmas and video games. No big deal, just tsuris.
5. None that I've discovered so far.
6. See previous statement about "break in."
7. How heavy the thing was. (It's on a stand)
8. None
9. 1080p horizontal resolution for $1700, you bet it's worth it.
10. None that come to mind at this moment.

42" vizio here - replacement/upgrade from an old 35" console TV :eek: :D

Very happy with it. had it over a year now.

EPP=Employee Purchase Program. Panasonic has a good one for their employees and others who work for companies that have made a deal with Panasonic to get access for their employees.

1. The "Model" you have.
Panasonic TH-50PX77U

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model"?
Reviews, anti-glare coating, and price

3. What you like best about your Plasma?
It's stylish good looks and incredible picture quality. ;)

4. What you don't like about your Plasma?
Nothing found yet.

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had?
I'd say a PC connection but now, after having it for almost 3 weeks, I don't think I'd use it...

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma?
Nothing comes to mind.

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma?
I must say that the PQ was what surprised me the most. I wasn't sure how well it was going to look but when I watched the sports in HD (US Open Golf, Baseball, etc.), I felt like I was at the event. I was even more amazed when I watch many of my DVD's using an upscaling player (Denon 1930CI). I'm sure it would be even better with an HD-DVD or Blu-Ray player.

8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma?
No problems at all...

9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it?
Absolutely! I've been waiting for the prices to drop and it has come down enough that I couldn't wait any longer. If I didn't make the purchase, I'd still be waiting and not enjoying the experience like I am now. After doing as much research as one can endure, there comes a time when you just have to bite the bullet. There will always be something better coming around the next corner but that's the nature of technology...

10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged.
This plasma panel is great especially if you have a lot of ambient light. It reduces glare and diffuses reflections well. Do your research and good luck with your purchase! :D

1- Panasonic TH-37PX60U

2- The picture clarity

3- The picture clarity

4- No swivel stand

5- 1080p

6- Make a swivel stand and 1080p in the 37 inch model.

7- SD picture clarity

8- None

9- Somewhat

10- I am pleasantly surprised with the picture quality of this TV. The black levels are really black and the colors are natural and sharp.

1. The "Model" you have.
Sony Wega KDE42BXR

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".
It was this or an SDTV or a not so nice HDTV

3. What you like best about your Plasma.
I like the screen quality and the size.

4. What you don't like about your Plasma.
Have to put up the white screen occasionally, but thats really no problem.

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had.
HD Tuner

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma.
Make the wall mount cheaper.

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.
How nice everything looked.

8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma.
1 or 2 red dots that won't go away.

9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it.
Yes

10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged.
Not really.

1. The "Model" you have.

Samsung hp-t4264

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".

over all reviews... plus pic quality.

3. What you like best about your Plasma.

Picture depth and color. HDTV performance.

4. What you don't like about your Plasma.

still breaking it in, so burn in is a concern.

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had.

better controls to manipulate various inputs (VGA)

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma.

none that I can think of.

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.

rediscovering HDTV, HD DVD and upconverting dvds.. compared to my old rear projection.

8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma.

none so far.

9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it.

yeah, got it for 1599 canadian. pretty good.

10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged.

I love the way this tv looks and functions... both in picture/case asthetics

1. The "Model" you have.

Samsung HP T-5054

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".

Reviews, price, being able to view TV in 4 different stores and PQ of SD programs.

3. What you like best about your Plasma.

PQ of SD programs.

4. What you don't like about your Plasma.

It wasn't free. :D

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had.

Usable USB port, but my DVD player and STB can do anything I need.

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma.

Fix the audio drop out. See #8

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.

Looked better in my living room than it did in the store.


8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma.

Audio drop out. ( I believe the newest firmware fixes this ) Yes the 1024 firmware fixed the problem

9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it.

For me it was.

10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged.

When shopping for PDP's It came down to the Sammy HP T-5054 or the Panny TH-50PX75U because of their price range. I did buy the Sammy but I can tell you the Panny is a great TV as well. You can't go wrong with either one.

Steve