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1. The "Model" you have.
Panasonic TC-P65VT25

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".
Extensive research (including, but not limited by this site) and Serious picture comparison in the store. I wanted a large screen size as well which took me into the large Panny and Samsung models.

3. What you like best about your Plasma.
Nearly everything....Great picture, size is perfect, features and even the 3D is significantly more impressive than I thought it would be. I also must add that hhGreg made me a really sweet deal.

4. What you don't like about your Plasma.
Fear that it will develope "rising black level" or "buzzing" or some other defect. I had the same fear 3 years ago when I jumped into my first LCD set and the "flashlights" and other issues. They never appeared after all the concern....I did purchase an extended "Performance" agreement with this new Panny so I have 5 years of minimal concern.

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had.
This baby has it all. Maybe it would have been nice to come with a "break in" DVD or D-Nice slides.

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma.
a. Monitor the AVS forums and respond to ALL customer concerns and resolve problems these owners report.
b. Get after all television stations to do something about their on screen logos. They need to drop them completely, have them move to different places on the screen every hour or something. Us consumers have enough "Burn in" issues to worry about...

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.
As big as 65" sounds it isn't that overwhelming when the picture is beautiful.
How good Standard Definition TV looks on this model.
3D.

8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma.
None so far.....knock, knock, knock (me knocking on my wood coffee table).

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 always felt "you can't have a big enough TV" and I feel like that was the case. I was originally scared going from 52" to 65" was going to be too big, but not the case, its awesome. My viewing distance is from 9-13 feet.
Don't be afraid to purchase a set because of a single defect. You are missing out on great video if you take every issue on various forum's to heart. 90% of the owners never visit any forum or post anything when they are satisfied with their purchase.

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:

Thanks.

Dave


1. The "Model" you have.

Panasonic 46G25

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

Reading the reviews here and at cnet...the good and the not so good. I decided that the good far outweighed the not so good.

3. What you like best about your Plasma.

It's mine!!!:D

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

I'm just running the slides in prep for D-nice's settings and offsets, so I can't say that there is anything yet!

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

The ability to grow bigger when I turn it on. :eek:

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

KURO tech, Need I say more? ;)

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

How nice of a package it is.

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

None yet. See answer to number 4!

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

Absolutely. Especially when the store makes a mistake on their displayed price in store and you net yourself an extra $200 off the already reduced by $200 price! Seriously. $400 off is never a bad thing!!!

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

My first plasma screen. Always admired the Pioneers but could never afford them. Had doubts about plasma as far as burn-in is concerned but they have improved over the years where that is no longer a major problem...so I took the plunge!

:cool:

EDIT: Wife thinks I'm nuts because I'm running the slides, and not actually watching our brand new tv!!! That is all... :D

1. The "Model" you have.

Panasonic TC-P58VT25

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

Best TV of any I have taken a look at. Amazing picture quality, big screen, reliable brand. The dealer gave us a huge price reduction.

3. What you like best about your Plasma.

Picture quality is amazing.

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

It's not specific to the TV I have but the whole 24p judder drives me mental. I've yet to see a TV that can solve this. I have a family member who works in the film industry and he basically told me to accept it - even movies do it, we just don't notice because these days the cinematographers try really hard to avoid it. I have sensitive eyes, so when I catch it, it annoys me.

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

So far, can't complain. It's only been 3 weeks since I bought it.

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

Find a work-around for the 24p issue. I don't care if it's the "film look", it's antiquated.

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

How much better the picture quality is in my living room. Nice, dark surroundings and everything "pops" incredibly well. Also, the 3D seemed like a gimmick at first but it's really impressive. Not my thing, really, but it does the job exceptionally well.

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

The quality of the screws that hold it to the base are less than ideal. One of the screws stripped quite easily.

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

I got this for a deal and I'm sure I won't buy another TV for a decade. I'm happy.

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

Great product, I'm really happy. I think my only disappointment with the whole "1080p BluRay HD experience" is the way 24p is handled. They say most people don't even notice; I do and I don't understand why this remains the industry standard when there are (so I'm told) better options.

1. The "Model" you have.

LG 50PK550

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

Found and open box item that was flawless. I like the deep blacks and the thin bezel.

3. What you like best about your Plasma.

Color reproduction, black level, excellent processing engine for smooth motion.

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

Glare. Shiny bezel. Glare. Crappy speakers. Glare.

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

Ethernet. DLNA. 5.1 output.

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

Stop making shiny bezels. Put some anti-glare coating on the screen.

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

It was flawless.

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

Some minor IR that has disappeared after break in and calibration.

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

Absolutely. It costs less than half of the 42" EDTV plasma I bought 5 years ago. It's at least 3 generations better.

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

Research your purchases first!

I purchased an panasonic p50s2. Reason for purchase was price, availability and color. I love the color and so far It has no downsides.

Tell me the following:

1. The "Model" you have.

LG 42" PJ350R

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

Cheapest 42" plasma when I bought it (about 3 months ago)

3. What you like best about your Plasma.

The size ofcourse, going from 34" sony CRT

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

Could be better for viewing SD content.. Since we don't have HD channel in our country

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

ISF calibration (expert setting). The "R" version apparently don't have this nice feature. :mad:

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

Don't differentiate each model to each country. Pay the same/considerably higher price at some other countries but get less feature. :confused:

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

My unit been good so far despite all the problem people had in the forum, so it's quite a relieve. :D

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

None So far, other than slight buzzing which is not audible from watching distance.

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

Today prices has gone down quite a bit.. but other brands also has gone down even cheaper than this brand. such as panny P42a2G

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

Bang for the buck for those who just want to watch TV and not fuzz about the picture too much :D

Thanks.

1. The "Model" you have?
Panasonic TC-P65VT25

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model"?
Best reviews on current model for 2D and 3D, wanted as big as I could for full 3D immersion

3. What you like best about your Plasma?
Picture quality and THX Mode

4. What you don't like about your Plasma?
So far nothing

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had?
As long as the picture quality is good and can be calibrated, and the set is quiet, I'm happy.

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma?
Include screen cleaner and instructions

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma?
How good it looks close up

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

9. Do you really think that today's "Prices" are worth it?
The 65 are still over priced, but I got a really good floor model

10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged.
3D gaming is a beautiful thing

Tell me the following:

1. The "Model" you have.
TC-P46S2 & TC-P42S2

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".
Price performance ratio. NeoPDP panel on entry level.

3. What you like best about your Plasma.
Realistic picture qualities.

4. What you don't like about your Plasma.
1) Panasonic could do better with the signal processing. Talking about the floating blacks. 99% of the time I don't notice it. If I go searching for it I can find it in certain scenes. 2)Why do the out-of-box settings have to be so awful? I would like more of the canned settings to be closer in behavior to the included "Cinema" mode.

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had.
Rotating pedestal. And real 24P processing.

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma. Surely you can do better with signal processing, such as weaker sharpening halos, softer tone curve.

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.
Everything is worth what you are willing to pay so don't agree with the premise of the question.

1. Panasonic TH-P42GT20Z

2. Our Rear projector tv needed replacing, so wanted a new tv, wanted a 3DTV, but the price was too high, so seen the Panasonic 42" 3DTV in our price range with a good deal, with the Panasonic Bluray 3D player( DMP-BDT100), 3 Bluray 3d movies and extra 3D glasses for around $2100 NZ dollars, so not a lot dearer then a good standard 2D tv, so made sense to get this tv.

3. For 3D, Plasma is the choice at the moment, better 3D than LCD, which I found out cannot do 1080p HD is 3D, and Panasonic make good Plasmas.

4. Cannot think of anything bad.

5. The new 42" Plasma will now do 2D-3D conversion, which seems to work good on some things, not so good in others, but a nice feature, but wished they had a switch on the glasses, save having to go into tv picture menu.

6. Nice to now feature 2d-3d conversion, but would have been nice to incude a switch on the glasses to make this feature easier and faster to use, without having to go into the menu to change it.

7. How good the black are, and colours.

8. have had some IR, but soon went after watching TV.

9. Yes well worth the price, and for a good price can get into 3DTV, just to buy the TV itself was $1800, so at this price can allow many to now get into 3DTV, great if you also have a PS3 as many games are now in 3D

10. None I can think of that I have not said.

1. The "Model" you have.
Panasonic TC-P50S2

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".
The word on the street about Panasonic's quality.

3. What you like best about your Plasma.
The 50" size. The price was okay for the cost per inch ratio. Still images are spectacular.

4. What you don't like about your Plasma.
The phosphor lag. Very apparent, even in regular scenes, they don't need to be just high contrast scenes either. The floating blacks get to me, they kind of pulse and flash like something's wrong. I don't like the motion quality either because of the phosphor lag, smears all moving images.

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had.
S-Video in. (Who makes a TV with composite in, but no S-Video)

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma.
Fix the phosphor lag! Just delay the blue phosphor or something. Also fix the flashing/pulsing "floating blacks".

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.
The phosphor lag. It stuck out like sore thumb the instant I turned it on. My first plasma and what do you know, "surprise" you have smeared moving images.

8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma.
Phosphor lag and floating/flashing/pulsing blacks with only 6 weeks of ownership.

9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it.
Worth it for this TV? No. For the price I paid I expected to at least have a stable and clear TV. Not something that's so visually crippled. It boggles the mind in thinking how many TVs are being sold that have visual problems today. CPUs on the other hand either work or, rarely, they don't when you purchase them brand new. The amount of technology that goes into manufacturing a computer CPU is amazing, and they just work, perfectly as designed. A TV gets designed, manufactured, and purchased. But has problems, and the manufacturers keep making the same mistakes every year. Because there will always be a sucker to purchase any TV on the store shelf.

10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged.
Since every TV has problems, maybe I should just stick with a radio.

1. The "Model" you have?
Panasonic TC-P58S2

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model"?
Good, base model--no crapware included. Panansonic's reputation. Price.

3. What you like best about your Plasma?
Great picture.

4. What you don't like about your Plasma?
No (analog) audio out, just a toslink output. I have wireless headphones for my Dad (hearing problems), and I have to hook them up to my Benchmark DAC1 headphone out. A headphone jack or RCA analog out would have worked better for this application.

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had?
See #4.

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacturer" about your Plasma?
See #4.

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma?
The quality of the picture, and no buzzing or any other problems. Ease of calibration.

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

9. Do you really think that today's "Prices" are worth it?
Oh yeah, $1099 for 58" plasma--that's a no brainer.

10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged.
Very pleased and pleasantly surprised with this TV. I wasn't expecting this much quality for the price.

The pic doesn't do it justice, but you get the idea:

1. The "Model" you have?
Panasonic TC-P65VT25 (http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Panasonic+-+VIERA+/+65%22+Class+/+1080p+/+600Hz+/+3D+Plasma+HDTV/9903382.p?id=1218192433921&skuId=9903382&st=PANASONIC%20VIERA%2065%22%20VT25%203D%20&cp=1&lp=1)

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model"?
Full 3D immersion, Big Size

3. What you like best about your Plasma?
Picture Quality

4. What you don't like about your Plasma?
Too many options, Holy Hell, the TV has so many Variables to adjust, it is like a mix & match and see what happen scenarios

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had?
Built-In Wifi (Not complaining, just would have been awesome)

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma?
Keep being Panasonic and make amazing TV's, could have thrown in 2-3 micro-fiber cloths, for cleaning etc.

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma?
How good Avatar 3D looks

8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma?
Nothing (8 hours old, lol), and nothing will happen

9. Do you really think that today's "Prices" are worth it?
It's an investment, + this TV is future-proofed, so in 5+ years it will start looking "old"

10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged.
3D gaming is crazy, I tried demos at kiosks, but when @ home, relaxed on your comfy Sofa, it''s pure bliss

Pic:
http://i52.tinypic.com/33njeyc.jpg

1. The "Model" you have.
Panasonic VIERA TC-P50GT25 50-inch 1080p 3D Plasma HDTV

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".
Several reasons. I wanted a decent sized 3D capable plasma. I wanted decent quality. I didn't want to spend a fortune. And most importantly, it went on sale today at Fry's for a really good price.

3. What you like best about your Plasma.
Versatility. I'm hoping it will do 3D, 2D, movies, and games reasonably well.

4. What you don't like about your Plasma.
Nothing yet. Just got it unboxed today.

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had.
I wish it had 802.11n support without having to shell out another $100 for the dongle, but I'll be running a network cable to the TV soon enough so no big deal.

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma.
I with the extra connections on the side weren't so close to the edge. If I use any of them, I'll have some cable management problems keeping them out of sight.

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 yet.

9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it.
Considering the set we had when I was a kid that probably cost as much or more in 1960's dollars....yes

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

1. The "Model" you have.
Panasonic VIERA TC-P50GT25 50-inch 1080p 3D Plasma HDTV

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".
Got in on the deal by purchasing an S2 in hopes of getting the GT25. Jackpot!

3. What you like best about your Plasma.
Bigger than the 27" CRT I had, oh an the HD looked alot better. Just got Netflix, it can stream it directly. Picture looks great on it.

4. What you don't like about your Plasma.
Cant really complain about it.

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had.
Glass Free 3D so I dont have to buy em..

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma.
Brownish bezel?? really? full glossy black woulda been just perfect. At least the room it's in is dark all the time so I cant notice.

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.
OH MY!! this thing can do 3D!, I didn't even order a 3D.

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.
Yup.

10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged.
No.

1. The "Model" you have.
Panasonic TC-P65S2

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".
Size, price

3. What you like best about your Plasma.
Size

4. What you don't like about your Plasma.
Not sure yet

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had.
3D, thinner, nicer bezel

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 really

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

9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it.
Paid $1450 after taxes new from Sears so I can't complain :D

10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged.
looking forward to testing the baby out

1. The "Model" you have.
Samsung PN63C590

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".
Size, price

3. What you like best about your Plasma.
Size

4. What you don't like about your Plasma.
Being Delivered today!

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had.
Just what the Doctor ordered

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

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

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

9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it.
Paid $1920 Plus Ext. Warranty from Electrozone.

10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged.
Can't wait to turn this baby on!

. The "Model" you have.
Samsung PN63C590

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".
Size, price

3. What you like best about your Plasma.
Awesome picture quality and size.
4. What you don't like about your Plasma.
So far so good...
5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had.
Happy with the current specs.
6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma.
The remote could be designed better.
7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.
How nice the picture is and how huge this thing is!!!
8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma.
Nothing as of yet.
9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it.
Great bang for your buck given how large a panel you can get.

10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged.
PS3 games look incredible on this!!!

1. The "Model" you have.
Panasonic TC-P42U2

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".
It was $298 shipped on Black Friday.

3. What you like best about your Plasma.
At night it turns my room into a cinema. And that's just the 1080i cable. I have to see 1080P HD-DVD Blu-ray. And football/hockey games are so fluid compared to my brother's LCD.

4. What you don't like about your Plasma.
I'm having issues connecting it to my PC. DVI to HDMI-in just isn't working. Maybe it's the cable though.

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had.
Just one DVI in for the PC, but that's not a big deal I guess. Whenever I upgrade my graphics I'll be able to use one of the 10 HDMI cables I ordered to hook it up.

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

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.
The size. I was used to looking at 20'' PC LCD so it looked enormous.

8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma.
None of yet. Some HD channels scramble and go black, but that seems to be an issue with my cable box as opposed to the TV itself.

9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it.
Yes. The price I paid would still be worth it 1 year from now.

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

I just purchased a Panasonic TC-P58S2 and I love it. It is installed in my main home theater in the basement (no windows) and we watched Avatar as the first movie. Just awesome. I was going to wait for the 2011 units, but this was a great deal. Already have netflix and was not interested in 3D so this set was the perfect match.

Just purchased a Panasonic GT25. Have had it set up for four days now and am running the slides. Already can tell that it is an amazing TV. The blacks are deep and the colors are beautiful! I have not tried the 3D yet - need to get some glasses first! I can't wait to get past the 100 hours or so and then take it out on the open road! :D

bought my 54vt25 back in november, love the amazing picture and detail; my avatar 3d came in from the panasonic promotion looks great, and have resident evil in 3d which was also a good 3d movie. This is my 2nd panasonic plasma, my 50 inch g10 is in my game room.

My Sony XBR Wega Trinitron 30 tube HD widescreen failed so I bought a budget Panasonic TC-P46C2 Plasma, have not had it delivered yet and have not even seen one in action but the 58in model my dad has is pretty impressive, his and mine are both still 720p.
I have a Sony VPL100 projector for movies and sports in the cave so this is just casual living room viewing so I didnt go crazy on price.
Got it for $499, hope it was atleast a decent purchase, too late now anyway but I am sure for what we use it for it will be just fine.
I am gonna put an extra Audioquest YIQ3 power cord on it and be done with it................time wil tell.

Just bought and setup a 65VT25. I like and am impressed at the black levels. I upgraded from a 40" LCD.

Dislike is it has some issues recognizing my PS3 from HDMI. If I turn on the PS3 first then it will see the signal.

just got my Panasonic TC-P55VT25. Running the break in slides now. Thanks to all who gave me advice and helped me pick a tv :)

1. Bought a Panasonic TC50 VT25 back in December.

2. I was mainly convinced to go with the VT25 because of CNET's reviews as well as some threads on this site. I was considering this TV or the Samsung 8000. I think the main reason why I went with the VT25 was for picture quality. It seemed to me like the best option for watching Movies. I wanted the absolute best display for movies for my price range (around $2000). I needed a TV that could properly display 24p. this was my most important feature.

3. What I like Best - My top feature currently is 48Hz mode. At first I never thought I would watch anything in this mode. But after actually PLAYING some 24-frame content... I fell in love with this feature. It feels like watching a projected image in a theater. I'm pretty sure film projectors flash the same image twice. I feel that watching movies in this mode gives me the same effect as watching a movie in the theater. My second favorite feature are the deep black levels and contrast ratio. Absolutely beautiful images.

4. What I dont like - The biggest thing that irks me is the floating black levels. They are not very noticeable while watching fullscreen content. However when watching a letter-boxed film, its noticeable and I wish I could turn it off. Number two would be the buzzing during bright scenes. I don't have any other issues with my VT25. No clicking, no fan noise, etc.

5. I wish my VT25 had an option for turning off floating blacks!

6. Dear Panasonic. The customer you are targeting with the VT25 series - are techy geeks who want THE BEST. I work in the motion picture industry and I watch professional Panasonic displays on the set all day. Those black levels do not float. I'm not about to go out and buy a reference monitor, but at least give us the option of disabling this annoying feature. Otherwise the VT25 is absolutely fantastic.

7. Biggest surprise was just how much better the picture looked compared to my old display which I thought was pretty good.

8. No issues or problems. Ran the break in slides. Still paranoid about burn in, but have never seen any signs of any image retention or burn in. I did notice ... from the beginning... a little screen non-uniformity - if I can use this term. The corners seem slightly brighter when I view slides. It doesn't bother me because I don't think It will ever affect content.

9. Todays prices are absolutely worth it... AT OR BELOW 50INCH! I cannot believe I have purchased one of the highest rated plasmas (at 50inches) for only two grand. Of couse bigger is always better imho... I would have loved to buy bigger and that is where the prices start to get too high for me. There is no way I would every buy anything bigger than 50" at today's plasma prices.

10. When I was making my decision... I went with the display that had less features, uglier styling, and a little less POP in color. AND it was more expensive than the Samsung 8000. I am very satisfied with my decision, even though Im sure both are great buys. I went with panasonic because it was rated higher. Because it may or may not have Kuro technology implemented in it. Because Panasonic is said to make the best plasma today. All of these reasons that you cannot see on the show room floor. After reading too much on forums like this... and looking for problems when I brought my TV home. I can now say after watching it for over a month that I am very happy with my decision.

just got a Panasonic GT25 Plasma, Has to tbe the best TV I've ever owned. Picture Quality right out of the box was great. after letting it break in I did some calibration and used some settings found in the forums as a reference, this just looks great.

-Black levels are FAR deeper then any LCD I've ever seen. (I upgraded from 4 year old Vizio 37 LCD.. MAJOR improvement) I do a decent amount of gaming and nothing pissed me off more then having to increase the brightness or gamma in a games settings so I could see any sort of dark room. (Assassin's Creed is a good example of this) on the Plasma, you see all the detail that just wasn't there on an LCD screen.
Also watched a copy of Batman Begins streamed through my xbox 360. Great way to test black levels in a real world environment. I was very impressed.

My only grip with the TV (and this is pretty much any plasma) is the small amount of glare from lighting sources. the bezel is actually pretty reflective itself which can be a little distracting, but the screen isn't that bad as long as you don't have a light source directly on the opposite wall of the TV (I have 2 windows that look out to the water 90 degrees to the right of the TV and its not a problem.

Since this didn't come with any 3D glasses I haven't tested that feature, hopefully I'll find a deal in the next month or so to grab a pair or 2 and can review that aspect of it. im curious to see how the 2d to 3d conversion feature works.

if your looking for a GREAT tv and don't have a ton of ambient light in the room. I'd highly recommend this plasma TV. if you search around you can find plenty of good deals on this TV that was over $2000 less then a year ago (I paid less then half of that for a 50" model)

1. The "Model" you have. Samsung PN58C6500

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model". I own a LED DLP from Samsung and it has been a great purchase.

3. What you like best about your Plasma. The picture is very detailed and looks good even at break-in settings.

4. What you don't like about your Plasma. Too new for any compliants, hopefully will not have any dislikes.

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 yet!

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma. Nice free LAN device!

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

9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it. I thought price was fair.

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

Received my 54VT25 2 weeks ago. Wonderful set. Have not experienced any problems. 3D Avatar & A Christmas Carol quality blew my wife and I away on this set.

My simple setip:

Panasonic 54VT25
Oppo 93 (my universal player - I rid myself of my Adcom Cd player and Denon 2200 SACD/DVD-A player).
Marantz AV 9000 (preamp/processor)
Lexicon NT 512 (really a 5 channel Bryston amp)
B&W Nautilus 804 (fronts)
B&W AS6 (sub)
B&W LCR 6S2 (center)
B&W 600 S2 (rears)

Panasonic G25 - BOUGHT IT! - LOVE IT - - Will be buying another one for the bedroom.

THX mode rules and after I calibrated with the Digital Video Essentials disc... I peed myself a little. I do that when I get excited.

Just bought a Zenith Z50PJ240. 50" Plasma. Incredible picture for the price. I am no expert ...however, it looks pretty darn good. Bought at Sears.

1. The "Model" you have.- Samsung PN63C7000 3D

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".-Had a Samsung LED DLP which I enjoyed very much. Compared the equivalent Panny side-by-side. I thought the Sammy had a slightly better picture. 63" for an excellent price @ HHgregg.

3. What you like best about your Plasma.-Design and PQ. Able to swivel. Again 63" WOW

4. What you don't like about your Plasma.-Worrying about IR and Breaking it in. Slight buzz but nothing dramatic.

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had.-Better automatic IR prevention features.

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma.- include 3D glasses. Atleast one pair.

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.-anti-glare screen works better than expected.

8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma.-again, slight buzz but comparable.

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

Hey guys/gals first post thought I would contribute something since this forum has helped a lot in my decision this week to purchase my plasma.

1. The "Model" you have.LG PJ550]

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model". PRICE AND LOOKS

3. What you like best about your Plasma. THE SLIM FACTOR, INPUTS AND COLOR SETTINGS

4. What you don't like about your Plasma. INABILITY TO ACCESS SERVICE MENU WITH REMOTE SUPPLIED

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had. WIDGETS AND ABILITY TO PLAY VIDEO FILES FROM USB

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma. MAKE THEM ALL WIFI READY - EVEN LOW END MODELS (I AM SURE ITS CHEAP TO IMPLEMENT NOW)

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma. COLOR/PICTURE!!!

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

9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it. YES (MINUS RIDICULOUS 3D PRICES)

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

Just got the Panasonic 54VT25. its running the break-in slides now, hope to do a better review soon. :D

pn58c6400

price 1049.99 with 3 year warrenty could not pass it up:D

don't care for 3d tv as i have little kids and pregnent wife

picture quality looked on par with the c7000 that was next to it in the crappy display lighting..

hooking this beast up to telus hd pvr box, and to my level entry sony str 610 reciever which was all i could afford. sony blue ray player with a energy sound system.

hooking up my system this weekend.

Just got my PN58C680 a few days ago. Its my first plasma and even with the break in settings and hassle of running slides, I'm happy with the tv. TY everyone for showing me the "Dark" side.

Ordered direct from Samsung as a replacement upgrade for my HLS-5679 LED DLP

Surprised with a February 2011 manufactured date.

1. The "Model" you have. Samsung PN58C590

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model". Lots of research. Decided on the C550 and Samsung offered the C590 as exchange replacement with a $300 upgrade charge.

3. What you like best about your Plasma. Great picture quality right away. Lots of adjustments available. The blacks are as black as the bezel. Huge improvement over my HLS-5679

4. What you don't like about your Plasma. No real cons so far. I did notice that motion was not quite as smooth as my LED DLP.

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had. 3D - only a mild desire

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

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma. Attractiveness of unit and great black levels.

8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma. None. Zero buzz. Listened very close from every angle..

9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it. Yes, better value than previous years.

1. Samsung PN63C550

2. Was wanting a ~65" set. Price. Could turn on Cinema Smooth in the service menu.

3. Size, viewing angle, color accuracy, smoothness in action screens, black levels.

4. Image retention.

5. So far, it does exactly what I want it to do.

6. None so far.

7. None so far.

8. Just some slight IR. I regularly run the anti burn pattern.

9. Yes, I am happy with the price I paid.

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

1. The "Model" you have.

Samsung PN42C450

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

Off angle views and want to hook up a HTPC to it.

3. What you like best about your Plasma.

Looks nice to me and that's all that matters

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

The glossy frame ran a feather duster over it and it actually absorbed dust from the feather duster............

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

Can't think of any

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

None really it better not crap out

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

Wasn't as heavy as i thought inside the box.

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

None but am waiting for the dreaded buzz

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

Are you joking i remember seeing these 720p panels at around $15,000 circa 2001

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

I stood looking at the best buy wall of TV's for 20 minutes and no one approached me and this was key to me buying this particular television. I didn't have to buy it today and i will walk out if i feel even a hint of pushiness but the sales person who i chatted to at the very end won this sale. They even refused a tip

1. The "Model" you have.
Samsung 58" PN58C550

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".
Took a chance on plasma because of excellent price. Nice elegant rotatable stand and nice thin frame, semi-gloss anti-reflective coating on screen.

3. What you like best about your Plasma.
No blurring or lag in games, natural looking colors and even black level across the screen unlike LCD/LED panels.

4. What you don't like about your Plasma.
Wish the bezel was matte black.

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had.
It has everything I was looking for.

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma.
Get rid of the clear plastic edge around the frame and make Samsung logo in black or have lighted logo that you can turn on/off. I would like to see only black frame only and not be distracted by logos when watching movies in low light.

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.
Natural looking colors and smooth motion in movies/games. No backlight to bleed through or over vivid colors like my previous LCD's.

8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma.
None so far, except for a faint buzz not worth complaining about. Only noticeable when I position my ear towards the center of the tv screen.

9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it.
Wow...for an even 1K that I got this tv, yes good price for this size. Didn't want to go 3D yet, so this was a great price on an excellent looking tv.

10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged.
In the store, this tv didn't look very good next to the LCD's, due to all of them being in "torch/store" mode. Even with cell brightness maxed out it still didn't look good, due to all of the store lighting. Perhaps a bad tv they had? Because here in my home, the tv is definitely bright enough, and over bright in vivid mode. Don't let the LCD's hanging on the wall in the store persuade you to go that route just because of their brightness. Plasma definitely still wins in the natural colors, smooth motion, and nice evenly-lit black levels. In the photo below, that is the XBOX 360 Zune software player. May be good to use for break-in, since it fills the full screen and cycles between colors and has constant motion.

Just got a new 2011 Panasonic 42 in S30. This TV's response time is awesome. It's shits all over my previous Samsung LED C6500

Just bought an LG 50PK540 last weekend. I actually purchased it to replace my Sony Bravia 52S5100 LCD. The picture quality is far better than any LCD/LED I've seen.

My only concern is IR on the LG's but so far I haven't seen anything that isn't preventable. Been doing research on this site and you guys have TONS of great info. I'll start running the slides to get it broken in properly. I can't believe I've never had a Plasma until now.

OK, so I didn't actually get a new plasma, but I did put an elite board in my KURO 6020fd, so it feels like I got a new one!

http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd267/turboedguy/DSCN2992.jpg

1. The "Model" you have. Samsung PN43D450A2D

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model"? Lots of headache with LED-LCD TVs, and wanted a Samsung. BB offered this TV before they've even put it on display or for sale, so I've got the newest of the new lol.

3. What you like best about your Plasma. Great picture quality right away. Lots of adjustments available. The blacks are as black as the bezel. Huge improvement over my LCD I exchanged.

4. What you don't like about your Plasma. Nothing really. The reflective screen sometimes during the day, but thats how they are. Not the TVs fault.

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had. 3D, and internet apps, but not really a big deal. Dont NEED those things

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma. Should have more than two HDMI inputs. Should also have ethernet port.

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma. Attractiveness of unit and great black levels. The picture quality is so realistic. It has depth to it, and feels like you are really a part of what you are seeing.

8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma. None. Zero buzz. Listened very close from every angle..

9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it. Yes, better value than previous years.

/\ Hey man, you can take it back and get the 490 for 120 bucks more. It is 3d ready and has 3 HDMI ports.

HAHA, you are a mind reader! actually going to do just that after doing some research. I've been to best buy three times in the past two months, so Im going to wait it out til beginning of april and see if that price doesnt drop just a tad more. If it doesnt, I'll still swap it out either way.

HAHA, you are a mind reader! actually going to do just that after doing some research. I've been to best buy three times in the past two months, so Im going to wait it out til beginning of april and see if that price doesnt drop just a tad more. If it doesnt, I'll still swap it out either way.

It's on sale now, being a new model I doubt it'll be any cheaper. if anything it'll go back to full price. 3 times in two months? try 3 times in 3 days. I've had a horrible time with tvs this week. But after finding a headphone amp, I plan to get the 490. I just fear the screen burning.

HAHA, you are a mind reader! actually going to do just that after doing some research. I've been to best buy three times in the past two months, so Im going to wait it out til beginning of april and see if that price doesnt drop just a tad more. If it doesnt, I'll still swap it out either way.

Nice! Now I'm thinking about getting the 490! :D
So by the sounds of it the D450's black levels are pretty great huh since they actualy blend into the bezel. Samsung wasn't joking when they said they made a big upgrade as far as black levels are concerned this year. sounds awesome to me! Even my CRT's blacks don't blend into the bezal. But my CRT's amazing color, and of course motion make up for it.

Just curious how the colors are on this set as well as the motion, input lag and phospher trails? I won't settle anything less than my CRT regarding color. :p

there is no input lag, at least that i can notice. even with game mode on my LCD, the lcd would lag just enough to notice. this tv is so responsive for games like Call of Duty and Need for Speed. The colors are also amazing. I watched some astronomy specials on Science HD and it blew me away. I've found my TV technology :)

http://s1091.photobucket.com/albums/i392/aguid0902/

theres a link to my photobucket with some pictures of this tv in action

Just bought a Zenith Z50PJ240. 50" Plasma. Incredible picture for the price. I am no expert ...however, it looks pretty darn good. Bought at Sears.I didn't know they still make televisions, really.
Anyway, I picked up 42" G25 a month ago and loving it. Besides Image-Retentions and a slight burn-in, the pictures still mesmerizes me.

Well, I did it... finally pulled the trigger. I'm now the proud owner of a 42ST30

Was really anguished over the recent news that the 60-class I wanted in the ST30 series and was waiting for had its release pushed back yet again... so, I decided to make a little lemondade out of the bad news.

Received the go-ahead from the wife to pick up the 42-incher for now so I can at least complete my home-theater setup for a couple months, and then when Panny finally launches the 60-class set, the 42-incher will move to our bedroom wall.

Told her whoever was NOT watching the 60-inch set would really be jealous of the other person and it'd probably solve a lot of arguing and hard feelings of someone always dominating the new set.

1. The "Model" you have.
Panasonic TC-P50GT25
2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".
Loads of reading here and plenty of shopping. I was waiting for the G series to drop below a grand and then by the time I got my finances in order, the Gt was just as cheap.
3. What you like best about your Plasma.
Screen size and picture quality
4. What you don't like about your Plasma.
I haven't figured out how to play video from memory via USB.
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.
The only way to get audio from TV to AVR is with optical audio cable (which I do not have yet).
8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma.
#4 & #7
9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it.
I suppose. I finally caved and replace our 27"CRT.
10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged.

1. The "Model" you have.
PN43D490

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".
It's a samsung, it was perfect size for my room. It is a great price and has the added bonus of 3d

3. What you like best about your Plasma.
Deep blacks, and all the colors pop, maybe to much lol

4. What you don't like about your Plasma.
Like looking into a mirror. Swivel is rather stiff. Biggest problem is it has not red/white audio out or a headphone jack. I went through alot of trouble to find a way to hook up headphones.

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had.
Headphone jack. That is came with atleast one pair of glasses

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma.
Headphone jack or an audio out that wasn't digital. A remote that lights up.

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.
I've played games right out of the box, and I havn't had any burn in whatsoever. It also isn't producing alot of heat. Picture is way better than expected. I'm a former LCD guy, I don't think I've ever going back to LCD. Also not alot of trim, which makes the tv look nicer.

8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma.
None so far, other than having to black out a window and change to a soft light.

9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it.
This might be the best bang for your buck in all of TV land.

10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged.
Havn't checked out 3D as the kits are $500 bucks. I bought some off ebay for less than 1/2 the price. I will comment on 3d when i get them in. I will answer any questions.

Post some pics dude! ;p
How great are the black levels exactly and do they blend into the bezel? And are the colors accurate? And what about the input lag?

Good thing I already have a PS3 since it's 3D ready thanks to sony's firmware update. But I could of sworn that you needed twin HDMI to get the full 3D effect, but i could be wrong.

Anyways, I guess I just need the D490, a pair of Sammy 3D glasses and some 3D Bluray movies and I'm ready to rock. But do you also need a 3D receiver?....Please say no. :p

You just need the glasses with the D490. That is why I will be exchanging my d450 for the 490 in a couple weeks.

1. The "Model" you have.
Samsung PN59D550

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".
Truthfully, it was somewhat of an impulse upgrade. I had a 30 day old 58C550 that was faulty. Took it back and the store worked with me on the price of this particular tv. I was perfectly happy with the picture of the C550 so i just purchased it.

3. What you like best about your Plasma.
Colors, and blacks....everything looks amazing.

4. What you don't like about your Plasma.
high gloss screen, even in a dark room there is some reflection it seems.

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had.
Not so much a feature as an accessory, but 3D glasses would have been nice. As it was an impulse upgrade I have never paid attention to the 3D world of these tv's.

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma.
Always include an option to light up the remote.

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.
It's QUIET...I haven't noticed any buzzing. I noticed buzzing on the C550 almost immediately. One of the first things I did with this tv was mute the tv and listen to it....nothing, it has been quiet.

8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma.
None so far. The faulty C550 that I had generated a thick horizontal black line across the middle of the picture after 30 days, so fingers crossed that i have no issues with this set.

9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it.
Absolutely, hard to ask for more at the price i stole this tv at.

10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged.
Looking forward to at least testing out the 3D feature. I may not put much use to it, but I have 3 kids that will surely love it.

You just need the glasses with the D490. That is why I will be exchanging my d450 for the 490 in a couple weeks.

Ahhh I got ya. I guess that old 3D receiver mumbo jumbo and twin HDMI doesn't apply. So basically in a nut shell....


3D Bluray Player + 3D Movie + 3D Glasses and you're good to go. :cool:

And I wonder if the D550 will have the same black level and color performance as the D450, does anybody know for a fact if there is a difference?
Then again, somebody was saying that the 4 series has limmited grey scale balance and color options when stacked up against the higher series.
If that makes a solid noticable difference then i guess there really is a difference.

1: set up my new Samsung PN51D450 Saturday
2: Had to get a new tv because my panasonic th-50pz80u started the blinking light of death. Bought the panny new and only had it about 18 months when this happened. Finally got a hold of someone from panasonic after two days and they basically said "these things happen." Because of this I went with Samsung and I'm glad I did.
3: PRICE, picture, thin bezel / overall looks
4: no third HDMI on the back
5: see #4
6: Some cables are thick. Slant the inputs down some
7: how light it was and how good the picture is for 720p
8: none
9: The price paid for this one is definitely worth it!!
10: I have only had this Samsung for 3 days. more time = more critical

1. The "Model" you have.
LG 50PK540

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".
Great price, large screen

3. What you like best about your Plasma.
Size, weight, screen... wow...thin and cool

4. What you don't like about your Plasma.
No Ethernet connection, but compensated with my PS3

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had.
3D capable

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma.
Can't think of anything just yet.

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.
How cool it was. Years back, when I was in the market, I could feel the heat from the plasma 5-6ft away. Now I need to place my hand on it to feel any heat.

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

9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it.
Yes, considering I paid less for this 50" plasma than I paid for my 27" Pioneer tube...in 1988.

10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged.
I was so tickled with this plasma and how it totally dominated the PQ of my old Sharp 52" (2006), that I bought another LG ... this time it's a 60PZ550 ... it's on it's way. :D

1. The "Model" you have.
LG60PZ550

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".
Price vs Size vs Quality

3. What you like best about your Plasma.
Picture Quality/Viewing Angle

4. What you don't like about your Plasma.
The LG Reflects like a mirror, during certain scenes if i have light in the room, i could fix my hair...

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had.
None. This meets my needs for now. Definitely more than my old Plasma

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

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.
How reflective it was. The 2010 models were the same way. Was hoping they resolved...

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

9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it.
Yes overall, especially if you are smart shopper. The prices are based upon what the market would bear. I was torn between this and a Open Box VT25 54". I decided the size and a lower price were more important for me at the time.

10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged.
The TV picture quality is great. i am still burning in and will soon be calibrating but so far i have no major complaints about the TV. I haven't fully tested all the features such as 3D for a full movie. I expect to test more this coming weekend.

Here's a pic of my new Plasma in action, Panasonic 50" GT25.

http://img861.imageshack.us/img861/9648/tvstand.jpg

Hello I recently purchased a Panasonic ST30 which has a awesome picture.Iam new to the hdtv scene so my question is when I was watching bsketball I noticed the picture was great with close ups but when they showed a picture of half court the fsces and some images were fuzzy and distorted. It was only when they showed a distant shot.Is this my tv or u verse signal? thanks

1. The "Model" you have.
PN50C7000

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".
Warranty replacement for a 46" LCD, was brand new in box clearance item for under a grand.... too great of a price to pass up.

3. What you like best about your Plasma.
Love the off angle viewing and how great Blu Ray looks on this television.

4. What you don't like about your Plasma.
Love everything but the little HDMI input error that happens every so often.

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had.
It had everything I was looking for.

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma.
How about a little less packaging - way too much for a television that thin.

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.
Just how awful the motion judder control looked before I did the firmware upgrade.

8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma.
HDMI issue with television not finding source - others have had the same and Samsung is going to send someone out to fix. Fix that and I will be completely happy with my purchase.

9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it.
No - they are still way too high compared to 10 years ago, but the picture is so much better than 10 years ago an argument can be made that the prices are worth it. Plus, the deal I received was great.

10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged.
Slight IR is no big deal. My kids played the same Wii game for three hours and the IR went away in minutes. I did zero break-in other than keep it out of dynamic and not watching a lot of 4:3. Don't freak out about plasma if you are worried - just do it.

1. The "Model" you have.
Samsung PN58B860
2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".
Just the right combination of price/performance/size/ergonomics and available from good local dealer.
3. What you like best about your Plasma.
Relatively noise free picture with great natural looking color (OK that's two things)
4. What you don't like about your Plasma.
Non-Uniform black screen. Seldom noticable.
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.
None. Did thorough research beforehand.
8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma.
None
9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it.
To me, yes.
10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged.
Given the user modifiable color management system along with settings shared by others on AVS, I was able to dial in an incredible, natural looking picture. I imagine that a side by side comparison with a professionally calibrated TV would show a difference, but for me, ignorance is bliss.
:)

Tell me the following:

1. The "Model" you have.

Panasonic 58PZ700U bought 15 months ago.

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

Reading this forum, looking at local BB, bang for buck.

3. What you like best about your Plasma.

It's size, picture quality.

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

It weighs 165 lbs. I look forward to slimmer/lighter large models in the near future I hope.


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

I do not seem to need anything else.

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

Make them lighter if you can.

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

It's size, I was coming from a 24 inch CRT to this.:eek:

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

The TV speakers had a rattle at certain frequencies, volume. It was annoying. It ended up being a good thing, in a way. It caused me to look into 5.1 HT setup. Once I did that, the TV speakers were turned off for good. I love my audio setup by the way, especially my subwoofer, my SVS Ultra subwoofer. It is night and day from the way I used to watch/listen to TV/Movies.

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

Panasonic and Samsung yes, Pioneer no.

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

If you are debating between getting one size or another, always get the larger size and have no buyers regrets. If you are getting a big screen, plan on doing something for your audio other than listening to the TV speakers. You REALLY have to upgrade your audio to 5.1 or better. Put money and thought into your subwoofer in particular.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v483/GregK500/IMG_0791.jpg

OK, it is 2 years later since I posted this, 3 years owning the Panasonic PZ700u
and I still love this plasma. No problems whatsoever. No purple snakes, no stuck pixels, no picture weirdness to talk about. Great purchase made on the advice of all of you on AV forums. Thanks y'all.

Here's a couple shots of my new Pioneer Elite FD-101. I've owned it since November and love it. The picture quality is truly amazing!! Speakers are Definitive Technology with a Paradigm Seismic 12 sub, and Pioneer Elite SC-05 receiver.

1. The "Model" you have.
Samsung PN59D8000

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".
Reviews, personal comparisons, options

3. What you like best about your Plasma.
Brilliant screen, options, nice 'n big for the space I have for it

4. What you don't like about your Plasma.
I hear a buzz if I'm within 3 feet of it, hope it doesn't get louder. The remote is a little small for my big hands.

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had.
I can't think of any...

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma.
Make the "picture mount" that is available on other Samsung models work as cleanly for this model.

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.
How light it was and how relatively painless it was to set up.

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.
Hard to say...the "3-D" is not something I'll use, so I paid extra for that option.

1. The "Model" you have.
Samsung PN63C8000. I waited 2 years to finally purchase a new TV. I also waited 2 months before posting on this thread. I don't understand how people can say what they like / dislike after only using the set for a day or two.

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".
I had made a mental decision 2 years ago to replace my aging RPTV with a plasma. I said when the 58" PDP's hit $1800 I would buy. Then I decided to up it to the 63/65" displays. When they hit the price point I decided to spend a few bucks more and get the high end version vs the base model for a few bucks more. Samsung C8000 was much cheaper than the 65VT25 I also considered, and I liked the picture just as much.

3. What you like best about your Plasma.
Size, picture quality, viewing angles, appearance of set. Everything about this TV kills my 10 year old RPTV which was ISF calibrated long ago. I really love the settings that people have posted on AVS (especially Dennis Thomsen).

4. What you don't like about your Plasma.
Cable management is weak. Navigating built in apps is weak.

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had.
An even larger display :)

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma.
Make a better remote that you can actually 'feel' the buttons without looking at it. Also fix the TV so that all settings are defaulted after entering the service menu.

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.
Just how great the picture is with minimal effort. I was very surprised to find so many user controls to change the picture (10pt White Balance, etc.)

8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma.
A very rare (only saw it a few times over the past 2 months) blink when streaming Netflix. Have not noticed it on cable or Bluray/DVD.

9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it.
At the price I paid for this, yes. I waited until the 2011 series were announced to see what changes would be made. I am very glad I purchased a near end production 2010 set as i was able to get a great TV, 3D bundle (which I've only used twice), for over $1000 less then what a 2011 set would cost me. To me the "improved" picture quality of the new set is not worth 50% more in price.

10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged.
If you can wait for a great sale, i do think it is worth paying a few hundred more for the higher end sets vs the base sets. My 64C8000 is in a VERY bright room with windows on both sides, opens to the kitchen on the third wall, and has 2 skylights. The AR filter does a great job reducing these reflections and makes the picture very enjoyable during the day. Picture attached taken during a very sunny day with shades open.

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Hi,

Here are few stills of our month old Panasonic Plasma 50 inches,V series,Its 2D model.Made in Thailand.And iam fully satisfied with its picture quality.

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Love,
kris.

1. The "Model" you have.

Panasonic TC-P42GT25

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

Online Research, tech reviews, customer reviews, 3D full 1080p capable, and the fact that it was on sale at a local electronics wharehouse.

3. What you like best about your Plasma.


Fluidity of motion,
Sharpness of HD images,
3D (although I have yet to use it I just like the fact that I have it)
Heat dissipation is really impressive. TV is cool to the touch most of the time and barely gets warm after hours of use
Very quiet, can only hear the soft buzz if you get really close



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

No built-in Wi-Fi, SD channels could look better

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

I wish it could play videos from my phone and Kodak ZX3 miniHD recorder.

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

More non-HDMI connections

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

Getting digital HD channels thru the tuner

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

Nothing really major

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

Eh...now you get into a discussion on currency...

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

Did a lot of research on this TV and others before deciding on it. Glad I did. Love the set so far. My first non-CRT TV.

which plasma is better the LG60PZ950 or the Samsung PN59D7000 59-Inch?
which is less reflective?

I just bought a Samsung PN51D550.

My 6 year old 51" DLP is going through lamps at a rate of one per year and I am tired of it. Now instead of buying another bulb, and maybe a colorwheel, I decided to go Plasma.

I was torn between this model and the Panasonic ST30.

I have heard good and bad for both units. What sold me on the Samsung was the bundle I got.

I got 2 pairs of glasses and a 4 year full coverage warranty for less than what the ST30 was going to cost. And the ST30 only came with one pair of glasses (they were going to throw in a pair).

The more I read on this site, the more it makes the decision difficult. There are so many points of view and rants and raves it is hard to take it all in. One person says a certain model is the best in the world while another hates it.

So I bought the sammy and if it isnt what I think plasma should be, I will take it back and get the Panny!

The room this TV is going in is not a very bright room (can be made semi dark with shades and curtains) so I am hoping the glare will not be an issue. If the glare it too much I will exchange it.

There you go. Hooking it up tonight!

Samsung PN51D550!

1. The "Model" you have.
LG50PZ550

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".
Szie:Bezel ratio, cost

3. What you like best about your Plasma.
gets me 50" in my 47" wide space. Quiet. Easy setup.

4. What you don't like about your Plasma.
Nothing yet. All SD so far.

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had.
Extra black filter of 950 models.

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma.
Channel selection and volume display take up less real estate on screen.

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.
It's so thin!

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.
Yes. Got new 2011 3D model for less than last year's 2D.[/QUOTE]

1. The "Model" you have ?

Panasonic 50PHD6UY w/ DVI card and table stand.


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

Lack of tuner & speakers were a big plus. I wanted a 50" for maximum enjoyment. I chose Panasonic for the contrast ratio and overall picture quality. I did not like the way the consumer panel looked.

3. What you like best about your Plasma ?

Overall picture quality. Looks good in room, takes up less space.

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

Occasional pixelization & blotchiness. Still unsure whether Picture setting is working correctly.

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

ability to change aspect ratio on 1080i & 720p.


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

More DVI inputs for future expansion without sacrificing composite.


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

How good SD programs looked from my old TiVo. How bad Six Feet Under looked in HD.


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

Pixelization on some programming. In addition to Six Feet Under, I'm seeing a lot of pixelization in Finding Nemo in shadowy areas.

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

Absolutely.

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

Just to say that my six months of research in this forum was invaluable. I don't think I would have been able to make as educated a decision otherwise.


I didn't realize this thread was still around. The above is my post from July 2004. Here's the latest:

1. The "Model" you have.
50GT25

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".
Lots of research here. Price and features.

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

4. What you don't like about your Plasma.
It would be better if the Audio Outputs passed surround sound instead of just 2 channels.

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had.
See #4

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma.
See #4

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.
How much better the blacks were than my previous plasma.

8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma.
I haven't had any of the buzzing or floating blacks people have reported. The only issue I've seen is that sometimes the picture can look overly sharp. I'm sure this issue will be fixed with calibration.

9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it.
I believe I paid 8x more for my first plasma. I can't believe how good the prices are right now. I got this for less than $900.

10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged.
Nothing more to add except to say how much I love this set and how glad I am I decided to upgrade.

LG 50PX950
The picture is fantastic compared to others of the same size and price range
This is also 3D and they threw in 2 pairs of glasses. I also like the second remote that has an on screen mouse arrow that you can move around on the screen and click on your selections. Best remote idea ever. Best TV I ever owned!

Found out that this model has been discontinued. I didn't realize I bought a product that is outdated already.

Price is worth it! Very happy with this model although it is my first HD flat screen tv so I am easily impressed.

I've had the new samsung plasma for a month. I just wanted to say it's the best TV i've ever owned. Better than the $2500 samsung lcd sitting in the living room. Or sony edge lit from last year. Love it, MLB the Show is awesome in 3D too!

1. The "Model" you have.
Samsung 43-inch PN43D450 Plasma

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".
Price and size.

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

4. What you don't like about your Plasma.
As with every plasma I've tried I see the rainbow effect. :(

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had.
Has everything I wanted.

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.
Just how amazing the PQ is on this set and the thin bezel looks great. Also no hint of IR at all. Playing video games and black bar tv shows and movies with no break in at all.

8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma.
Rainbow effect I see with all plasmas for some reason. :(

9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it.
Seem fine. Just need to shop around.

10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged.
Great TV for the price! No IR, no buzzing, no motion blur! Love it. :)

what do you mean by the rainbow effect?h

I don't know if that's the correct term to be honest.. I just see yellow or multi colored flashes. White on black does this... so pretty much everyting I watch. lol
Just trying to get used to it.
Edit. Here this is what I'm talking about http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=991792

I hate my eyes. lol

Thats really odd, I havent experienced this on my TV. Where did you purchase it from? I would exchange it, perhaps you got a bad set? That rainbow effect was supposed to have been fixed a year or two ago.

what do you mean by the rainbow effect?hIt meant that Samsung TVs are gay.:eek:

Thats really odd, I havent experienced this on my TV. Where did you purchase it from? I would exchange it, perhaps you got a bad set? That rainbow effect was supposed to have been fixed a year or two ago.

It's just something to do with how I see the tv. Other people don't see it, but I do. It's just a problem I have with Plasmas. But with LCD's I have to deal with horrible PQ and motion blur so I'll deal with the yellow flashes to watch almost perfect PQ. lol
As an example if you do the THX tests the one with the white circle.. I see like 8 circles with my eyes because of the yellow flashing while other people just see one. The high contrast of the white on black just kills me.

I gotcha. I've yet to run one of those THX tests, do certain dvds/blu rays have them or how to go about getting one of those?

My local Costco had a handful of them for $679. A lot cheaper than I had seen online.

1. The "Model" you have.
54VT-25

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".
A local electronics store went out of business and had this new in the box at liquidation price. Like, crazy low. Low enough to convince me to sell my 6 month old three times repaired buzzing Sammy 58C590 and buy this.

3. What you like best about your Plasma.
It doesn't buzz audibly over normal volume. I mean it hums a bit, it is a plasma but compared to the Samsung it's whisper quiet. Also, picture has quite a bit more depth and pop even though I was pleased as punch with the PQ on the Sammy.


4. What you don't like about your Plasma.
The White / black labeling on the side of the TV for the inputs there. I took the time and effort to mount this thing on a low profile mount and run my wires through the wall to have it look as clean as possible only to have that ugly lettering on the side. Oh well. If this is the worst offense so far I'm doing pretty good I think.

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had.
Glassesless 3D would be nice.


6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma.
Adjust your prices correctly for Canada panasonic. Though this didn't apply in this specific case our dollar is worth a lot more than 10 years ago. We shouldn't be paying a premium north of the border.


7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.
How much better the blacks were than my previous plasma. Also how little I noticed the 4 inches of screen size I lost. Although I only sit 8 feet from the TV so that helps. Also, the smaller screen fits the room better. Not so daunting.


8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma.
I haven't had any of the buzzing or floating blacks. Only real issue is glare from the GIANT adjacent window that faces directly west. I'll have to pick up some better black out curtains but those decisions fall under the purview of my manager (wife).


9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it.
Well, it's such a ridiculous luxury that yeah, they are worth it. The fact that so many of us can afford these things now speaks to the affordability in this day and age.


10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged.
I love this TV. I liked the Samsung a lot but after 3 repairs in 6 months I'm glad to be rid of it. Luckily I was able to sell it for more than I should have been able to. Worked to offset the cost.

1. The "Model" you have.
Samsung PN59D7000

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".
Liked the plasmas over the LEDs, but couldn't convince myself to spend the extra for the 8000's.

3. What you like best about your Plasma.
PQ, app selection

4. What you don't like about your Plasma.
It's currently a brick due to the firmware update, but I'm hoping the fix posted today will resolve the issue when I get home.

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had.
I didn't realize how much I would want the qwerty remote. I'm going to try out the iPhone remote app and see if that works and makes things a little better.

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma.
Don't know at this point, I'm coming from a DLP and right now have more features in this plasma than I needed, but I'm sure I will come up with something soon.

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.
The PQ is really better than I thought it would be.

8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma.
Bricked through the firmware update

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


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

1. The "Model" you have.
Panasonic Viera TC-P42X3/TC-P5OX3

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".
The price and its features

3. What you like best about your Plasma.
The app center

4. What you don't like about your Plasma.
It's not 1080p

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

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma.
They should specify more about what comes with your tv, because i got more than what i expected with my tv's :D.

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.
Some features that wasn't mentioned on the description.

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 :D

1. The "Model" you have.
Samsung 59" Plasma 3D (PN59D6500DFXZA)

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".
Brand name, features, & quality.

3. What you like best about your Plasma.
Smart Hub, Netflix, & network connected.

4. What you don't like about your Plasma.
Nothing so far :)

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

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma.
Wish they would have included one of those Samsung QWERTY remotes that some other 2011 models come with.

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.
The USB ports & wifi. Didn't know it had those included :).

8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma.
That firmware update issue; but it was thankfully fixed with a button sequence.

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

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

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Photo of the setup:
http://www.mindwiped.com/pics/media-center1.jpg
Devices connected:
Sony BRAVIA DAV-HDX589W 5.1-Channel Theater System
Sony Playstation 3
Xbox 360
Timewarner's HD DVR
Network Switch & Optical Toslink Switch
Logitech Harmony One Remote

Might be upgrading the surround system to something newer; this one I bought about 1 1/2 yrs ago on sale. It's not too bad, but would like a 7.1 system eventually with proper receiver component. Gotta do a bit of wire cleanup/management soon as well. Loving the new tv otherwise :)

1. The "Model" you have.Panasonic TC-P55ST30

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".Honestly? The AVS forums and some cool people I have met here. This was after some RL friends convinced me to go Plasma because I am a hardcore gamer.

3. What you like best about your Plasma.
Viera Connect. It has a ton of great apps including Netflix and MLB.TV

4. What you don't like about your Plasma.
So far, not much.

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had.
Wish it came with a 3D starter kit. Having to buy everything seperate adds up.

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma.
Include at least one set of active glasses.


7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.
The USB wireless dongle and extender. Was not expecting it.

8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma.
Brightness fluctuation but this only occurs in Standard mode. Since I pretty much stay with Custom, Game, and Cinema, it is not a huge issue.

9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it.
I think so. I paid short money for a what I consider to be a top TV. I could not be happier with the price point.

10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged.
This TV's performance is incredible. I was warned to watch out for IR due to my baseball watching and gaming. I play games with Pixel Orbiter on and have watched many things and played games that should cause IR and nothing.

The color is unmatched in any TV have seen after some tweaking with settings and Pro settings. Even an untrained eye like my 68 year old mother was watching and without me saying a word popped off with "the color is amazing on this TV.

I used to be a Samsung loyalist but I made the jump to Panny largely based on the AVS community and am really happy I did.

1. The "Model" you have.
Samsung 59" Plasma 3D (PN59D6500DFXZA)

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Photo of the setup:
http://www.mindwiped.com/pics/media-center1.jpg



Very nice setup.

1. The "Model" you have.
Samsung PN59D6500
2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".
N-Wireless and apps.
3. What you like best about your Plasma.
Picture is amazing.
4. What you don't like about your Plasma.
I worry about possibility of burn-in
5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had.
External audio control with remote.
6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma.
A built in calibration program would be nice.
7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.
The picture quality was 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.
Yes
10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged.
I would prefer a more solid base for this model.

1. The "Model" you have.
Panasonic TC-P55ST30

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".
Price, 1080p, a step up from the S2 series. 3D was a bonus.

3. What you like best about your Plasma.
PQ, the many user adjustments.

4. What you don't like about your Plasma.
Some minor flicker, subdued flesh tones. However, these might be transient.

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had.
Someone mentioned glass-less 3D, would go for that!

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma.
Can't think of any. This thing seems built like a tank.

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.
That I liked the 3D more than I thought I would, and that the overall PQ is so much better than the display it replaced. It's like going from SD to HD all over again.

8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma.
None, minor annoyances with some flicker.

9. Do you really think that today's "Prices" are worth it.
Got what I consider is a great deal on the unit. Yeah, it was worth it.

10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged.
Wish I hadn't waited five years before upgrading prior display!

1) The "Model" you have.
Samsung PN59D8000

2) What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".
Plasma performance over LED was huge as far as I was concerned. Originally I was going to purchase PN59D7000 but my local Brandsmart was mistaken when they told me they had one available. After working out a deal they came back and said we are out of the 7000 but we will do a 8000 for $100 more. No brainer to me.

3) What you like best about your Plasma.
PQ and app selections great. Did I mention PQ?

4) What you don't like about your Plasma.
So far nothing.

5) What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had.
I can’t think of anything I’d want it to do that it already doesn’t.

6) What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma.
Nothing so far. If any issues arise I’ll be sure to let them know.

7) What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.
It is lighter and produces less heat than the 4 year old 46” Samsung LCD it is replacing.

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

9) Do you really think that today’s "Prices" are worth it.
I wouldn’t have paid full price for this set but for the price I did pay. Most definitely worth it!

1. The "Model" you have.

LG PK350, which is the UK version of the PK550.

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

The price and the size. £530 incl 5 year warranty for 50"? Yes please.

3. What you like best about your Plasma.

PQ. Design (love the razor frame). Screen size, our old LCD was "42 so the upgrade is nice. Easy menus, good calibration options. Natural colours.

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

Blacks could be a bit better, but for the price it's all good. Glare is an issue in the day.

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

Anti glare coating, but again, can't expect it for the price paid.

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

Sort out quality control; see my 'problems or issues'.

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

The size of it and how much better it looked after my LCD. Also the fact that it looked great out of the box without having to change loads of settings. SD content is not as bad as I thought it would be.

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

Have had an issue with the 'dirty screen effect'. Was quite upset about it for a while and battled with whether to get a replacement or not. Didn't really want to because this set doesn't buzz and has no bad pixels and didn't want to tempt fate. I read a lot of opinions from people on here and on AVForums who have the problem and decided to keep it and live with it. I am training myself not to look for the DSE now, and am enjoying the TV. Again, for the price I paid I am willing to put up with the issue. There is no such thing as the perfect TV and since I can't see it all the time it's all good. It would have been a different story if I had paid a couple of thousand for it.

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

Yes. Prices for big screen TVs are now at a good level, especially at £530 for 50" + warranty. I think that £1000 for models a bit better than this one (such as a 3d TV) is also acceptable. I wouldn't have paid £1000 for this TV though; I think it is a budget set that looks great and has good PQ but it has a few quality control issues that are hard to ignore when the price is high.

http://www.mindwiped.com/pics/media-center1.jpg

Mind if I ask what brand/model that entertainment center the TV is sitting on is? Very nice with an ultra low profile for perfect display height!

It's just something to do with how I see the tv. Other people don't see it, but I do. It's just a problem I have with Plasmas. But with LCD's I have to deal with horrible PQ and motion blur so I'll deal with the yellow flashes to watch almost perfect PQ. lol
As an example if you do the THX tests the one with the white circle.. I see like 8 circles with my eyes because of the yellow flashing while other people just see one. The high contrast of the white on black just kills me.

Have you been to an eye doctor lately? Maybe you have eye issues that you don't know about.

1. Panasonic 50G20

2. infinite black panel, 48hz option, good blacks, good reviews, and internet connectability with the skype camera.

3. THX picture mode and very limited motion artifacts

4. viera cast can sometimes be a terd and run slowly, the remote has no keyboard, and power supply issues have been a problem with this model.

5. wish it had facebook through TV, more app options on viera, a96hz option like the VT20,

6. work on your power supply problem and make viera cast better

7. how good DVD's look on it, granted that probably has something to do with the onkyo and Blu-ray both upconverting but i was very impressed

8. the auto shut off, but figured that out, slow viera response sometimes, and it gets pretty hot sometimes and it worries me but that is a problem with plasmas in general

9. that was an amazing deal i think plasmas today are worth it but the GT series is getting pricey with 3d tech

Just bought a new 55st30 Panasonic Plasma. Panasonic knows there is a problem in standard mode the brightness will go from bright to dull. "Engineers are working on the problem" according to Panasonic Customer Service? HMMMMMMM known problem-What else are they not telling us:(

Very nice setup.
Thanks man :)

Mind if I ask what brand/model that entertainment center the TV is sitting on is? Very nice with an ultra low profile for perfect display height!
Sure, no problem. Sorry for late reply heh. It's the Plateau Valencia 79 (http://www.modernfurniturewarehouse.com/valencia-79-video-stand-in-black-oak.html) from modernfurniturewarehouse.com. When I bought it, I was lucky to catch on a really good sale; $799.99 :D. But they still have a decent price for it now as well.

It's HEAVY as hell though; about 225 lbs; the shipping box it came in added some weight too. They have different delivery services as well; I got the White Glove Delivery since I'm a disabled vet, so I couldn't carry this in myself or with a friend heh.

It's a solid build though; black oak (and they also have it in walnut I believe) & that to me justifies the higher cost. Got sick and tired of cheap quality stands from the typical superstore locations hehe. The back window section there on the backside piece there lights up. But it isn't like in the photo; it's not frosted glass like it should be. What I did though was I bought some blue privacy window film (http://www.wallpaperforwindows.com/) to put onto the glass. It should give it a nice colored glow then. They have various colors & film choices on that site, and pretty cheap too :). Thought I'd share that tidbit with ya. I plan to apply the film to it sometime this week; just got it in last week & haven't had time to apply it. I'll try to post an updated photo then if ya like, so you can see how it turns out?

I love the stand though. And yes, the low profile height is perfect with the tv I purchased. Viewing it from my couch; or even lying on the floor, is perfect eye level. Great for gaming on the PS3 & Xbox 360 as well ;)

Hope that info is useful to you :)

Bob

1. The "Model" you have.
PN51D550
2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".
Impulse buy really, saw some reviews here on it, so i went with it
3. What you like best about your Plasma.
the blacks ,colours. the picture is just awesome!
4. What you don't like about your Plasma.
the glare on it is ridiculous!!! even with the curtains closed in the daylight it's all i see
5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had.
none. it has all i need
6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma.
get an AR lense on it. and free 3d glasses
7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.
how nice the picture is and the price
8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma.
none so far only had it since the weekend
9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it.
cha....
10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged

1. Samsung PN43D490A1D

2. was tired of LCD jutter, had tried 3 LCD tvs....so I got this just to try it out...its not going back!

3. The bang for your buck, so to speak. tons of features, little cost.

4. wish it were 1080p and bigger lol. honestly i cant tell any difference on anything smaller than 50 inch anyways.

5. A headphone jack or an audio output other than optical would be awesome.

6. remove the red stripe....add an audio output with rca's for us old people.

7. Picture quality and ability to render colors.

8. its 8 hurs old...we will see lol

9. entirely worth it for this model.

I like the remote control set up....i dont like the design of the back end of it....it looks like a ski. just kinda weird. aside from stupid nit picking, any problem i have with it is easy to get over.....I love this tv. was surpried by the depth of the 3D on it even though its a lower (lowest) model. I really just wanted to give plasma a test drive at home.....all tvs look either great or terrible on the showroom floor....had to get it in my environment to play various movies. I was very surprised at how good everything looked. Great entry level 3D tv.

Just returned from purchasing 50" GT25. My first plasma. Delivery is on Friday. ;) Wavered between the Sammy D7000, and Panny GT30/VT30 for awhile before going in. Then sales guy showed me GT25 at $1050, so I went for it.

I returned my Panasonic 50ST30 and got the 55ST30. The 55 is pretty big sitting at less that 8 feet from it. I took some pics on my iphone to compare between the Panny and my old Samsung LN40A630. Here is a pic...
http://i1023.photobucket.com/albums/af352/mjpearce023/76106604.jpg

Found a deal on a nice entry level Samsung PN43D450 at Frys (North Houston) store today. The ad uses their coy "major brand 42" class" instead of telling you the actual brand, but the details gave it away with 43" actual screen size, 600 Hz, USB, HDMI icons. This TV is 720P. If your cable or satellite provide doesn't transmit in 1080P, you would think it couldn't be any better. Price this Anniversary sale week: $414.00! If you have a Frys store near you, check it out. You won't be disappointed.

RaySmith

1. The "Model" you have.
Panasonic TC-P54G20

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".
Thought to be the best 2D only TV of 2010... Price... CNET reviews.

3. What you like best about your Plasma.
PQ. Motion resolution.

4. What you don't like about your Plasma.
IR. Styling is rather blah.

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had.
The Vierra stuff the 2011's have :p

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma.
PLEASE FIX THE FLOATING BLACKS with a firmware upgrade!? At least give us the option to turn off this "feature", because truly, I don't think any of the Panny Plasma owners here care about energy savings when it comes to critical viewing. Again, at least give us the option to turn it off!!!

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.
The floating blacks sucked pretty bad. Also, I thought the blacks would disappear/fade into the background, but they don't, and that's an unrealistic expectation I had. Still... I was hoping the blacks would be blacker than this. It's my first plasma.

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

9. Do you really think that today's "Prices" are worth it.
Substantially cheaper than LED prices inch-for-inch. Better picture quality and cheaper, makes it a no-brainer. Too bad about the floating blacks though.

10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged.
Very happy I finally have a plasma! Always wanted one, but for some reason... kept going back to LCD. Oh and this if my first "big" TV purchase. Previous TV's were <46", which this one replaces. WOW what a difference. Sitting about 7.25 feet away from screen. Can't wait to watch all my movies all over again!

1. Samsung PN43D490A1D

2. was tired of LCD jutter, had tried 3 LCD tvs....so I got this just to try it out...its not going back!

3. The bang for your buck, so to speak. tons of features, little cost.

4. wish it were 1080p and bigger lol. honestly i cant tell any difference on anything smaller than 50 inch anyways.

5. A headphone jack or an audio output other than optical would be awesome.

6. remove the red stripe....add an audio output with rca's for us old people.

7. Picture quality and ability to render colors.

8. its 8 hurs old...we will see lol

9. entirely worth it for this model.

I like the remote control set up....i dont like the design of the back end of it....it looks like a ski. just kinda weird. aside from stupid nit picking, any problem i have with it is easy to get over.....I love this tv. was surpried by the depth of the 3D on it even though its a lower (lowest) model. I really just wanted to give plasma a test drive at home.....all tvs look either great or terrible on the showroom floor....had to get it in my environment to play various movies. I was very surprised at how good everything looked. Great entry level 3D tv.

I swear you have the exact same story as me lol. I got sick of LCD judder, flashlighting, and clouding. I went through 3 before saying screw it and tried the 43D50. My only complaint is some glare in the daytime, but eventually this TV will go in my bedroom or game room, so it wont really be an issue

1. Samsung PN51D550C1

2. Mainly the price, and more good reviews than bad ones.

3. The quality and the price for a 3d TV (mainly for entertaining my God Daughter and friends kids)

4. The Glare

5. Smart TV features

6. Reduce the glare

7. The amount it weighed. It was nice to be able to lift it and set it up without breaking a sweat.

8. The original one I had picked up would not let the 3d Glasses pair to the tv. Also the known buzz on plasmas was louder than it should of been.

9. With the model I received I would say yes.

10. The one thing I didn't research was the optical out not putting thru 5.1 (see the thread http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=1336521) Over all i am happy with my purchase.

Hi guys, im new to the forum, but have been reading it for the past month. I purchased the panasonic vt 30 55. Liked it but thought it was too small for me. It also had a little choppy movement when watching certain show and movies. I did see the fluctuating black but very rareley. Coming my my 36 tube tv, I couldnt get used to the motion.

So now, I returned the vt30 for the Samsung d8000 64. As soon as I turned ut on...I disnt like it. The actual picture clarity wasnt as good..i played around with all the features. The biggest issue was with faces. There seemed to be a lot of picure noise. The color though is brighter like led in all modes than panasonic.

Now I am on the verge of going back to bb to get the 65 vt30. The picure did grow on me and I commented to my wife that the picture looked like it got better on the panasonic the more we use it. We even questioned about returning it but wanted a bigger tv and it is very clear.

Should I even look at led. I like the bright picture but want the best motion.

...So now, I returned the vt30 for the Samsung d8000 64. As soon as I turned ut on...I disnt like it. The actual picture clarity wasnt as good..What on earth were you thinking?

Well...i was thinking the Samsung would have a great picture by all the positive posts on here...except for peeling issue. I just posted on 8000 vs vt. I got my vt30 65 now. Super impressed over Samsung and done wondering which is better. Ok...am I back on your good graces?

I'm in Las Vegas at the moment and staying in The Cosmopolitan (super super nice by the way) and my room's got two 46" Samsung LCD panel models numbered LN46C539F1HXZA and let me tell you...while the pictures are vivid and bright but the quality was so lacking. Everything looked artificial, and as far I know, this tv was supposed to be 1080p. There were signs of motion blur and that's pretty understandable for being LCDs, but the main thing I've noticed were vertical banding in certain scenes.

I'm glad I bought a Panasonic Plasma because the picture quality on my tv was incomparable and everything in it looked so crystal clear and natural, or realistic I should say. My mates saw the Samsungs at first and their first and initial impressions were like "wow, so bright and clear"...but then a few minutes later they (the girls) knew something didn't looked right so I pointed out the factors to them. Not putting down Samsung but more of LCD vs Plasma -- or Panasonic Plasma for that matter.

Just got a new 55" ST30 and at 24 hours running the slides.

http://i53.tinypic.com/ot2ont.jpg

They all look very dim which is a bit disconcerting since I like nice radiant pictures and colors, so hopefully after this is done the brightness will be higher and the colors will pop more. Otherwise, I don't hear any buzzing and I don't notice any dead pixels. I'm a little worried about the brightness especially since the roof of this room has two skylights and the floor is laminate wood so it may reflect a fair deal, so I'll have to try and get a black rug or something to cut down on that. Hopefully it'll still look okay if it's a little bright during the day.

I ordered a PN43D450A2 from dell for only $496. All the reviews I've read say it is great. I can't wait until I get it.

Whoops well I realized why it seemed dim... I set the picture controls to the right things on the normal mode when I turned the tv on but viera connect stuff like slideshows have their own picture settings for each input basically. I ran the slides on standard mode not custom for 1 full day :( hopefully that won't screw up the overall process too much

I'm in Las Vegas at the moment and staying in The Cosmopolitan (super super nice by the way) and my room's got two 46" Samsung LCD panel models numbered LN46C539F1HXZA and let me tell you...while the pictures are vivid and bright but the quality was so lacking. Everything looked artificial, and as far I know, this tv was supposed to be 1080p. There were signs of motion blur and that's pretty understandable for being LCDs, but the main thing I've noticed were vertical banding in certain scenes.

I'm glad I bought a Panasonic Plasma because the picture quality on my tv was incomparable and everything in it looked so crystal clear and natural, or realistic I should say. My mates saw the Samsungs at first and their first and initial impressions were like "wow, so bright and clear"...but then a few minutes later they (the girls) knew something didn't looked right so I pointed out the factors to them. Not putting down Samsung but more of LCD vs Plasma -- or Panasonic Plasma for that matter.
I have Samsung 59D6910 Europe version and i don't have these problems you described and none Issues you said i am happy with HD and especially SD quality and it's imba for gaming dunno how Panasonic makes it when i look VT30 i am not so impressed compared to Sammy. Mine TV is Made in Hungary dunno where from yours Sammy plasmas come mby alot of problems with build quality.

Panasonic 50V20

For the price it was a good buy.

I ordered (should pick up today) a Zenith 50" 1080p Plasma last night from the Sears' website. My total out-the-door cost was ~$637 (tax included). I'm supposed to get an addition 6% cash back from Fatwallet (website) and I also will be credited $50 towards a future Sears electronics purchase. I feel I got an awesome deal.

This will be my first HD TV, and I'll be upgrading from a 35" SuperScan (Hitachi rebrand I believe) tube TV (what a heavy SOB it is...) that I've had for the better part of 5+ years. I'm really excited and can't wait to see how it looks in my apartment.

Panasonic 55VT30. Beautiful blacks, less phospher trailing, 96hz frame rate for bluray. Beautiful set! No regrets!

Samsung PN59D7000. INCREDIBLE set - great colors that really pop, no buzzing, and no peeling. Knock on wood, but I'm loving this set so far!

Panasonic 42GT25 from Costco. Great buy for a 3d set!:D

1. TC P50ST30

2. Lots of reading on this forum and other

3. Still to new to say what I like best, I gues the updated features in technology , it's been about 6-7 years since I purchased a tv, now many features I connected my PC for are built in.

4. What you don't like about your Plasma. First day, ( today) out of box the picture is dim and dull , not crisp like I might have hoped. After much reading on this and other forums , I am hoping I can adjust/calibrate it to improve. I am used to a LCD DLP, so far it has a much sharper picture than the new plasma

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had. - Maybe the THX and professional calibration if I can't improve it myself

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

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma. -I was a little surprised at the price going down on plasma's the last year or so.

8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma.- Right now I need to adjust the picture quality, last night I breifly watched the Stanley Cup thru satellite HD, and the white ice was constantly changing , almost like camera flashes, and at times would wash out then adjust back. That was surprising. I am hoping it's is just "new" and I can find some setting that needs to turned on or off.

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

10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged. - I must say, If I had not been digging into Plasma info for the past few months , I would be dissappointed with this tv. I am hoping with some user settings available in the menu, I can get this outputting the type of picture quality I have been reading about . I might sound a little negative now, hopefully it's just getting used to the plasma vs. lcd . I appreciate all the info here in this forum, I will be looking for ways to improve this picture the next few days.
My first post, hopefully all this will get where it should go

Ended up with the the panasonic tc-p55vt30 for my living room. i havent had any issues yet, slowly watching a little at a time. avatar in 3d was surreal.

took a quick iphone pic.
http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa69/gimppimp480/photo3.jpg

Got a 50inch GT30. I love it any bigger would be too big for my bedroom.

I just ordered my first 2 HDTV's yesterday. :D

First one is a Panasonic TC-P65ST30 for the living room - along with the Panasonic DMP-BDT210 BD player. It replaces an 11 year old JVC 36" CRT that has served me well. Audio side is an oldish Pioneer Elite VSX-47TX and Paradigm Studio 60's, CC, and Servo-15 sub. Also got the ball rolling for DirecTV to replace my dish and add an HD DVR/receiver plus another rx for the bedroom.

Also ordered a Panasonic TC-P42ST30 for the bedroom, to replace the ancient 27" Sharp CRT currently in use. This panel will be wall mounted, and I will probably buy a bar style speaker system for it.

I placed the order with Amazon, expected delivery will be late this coming week. I got one 3D starter pack (glasses +Avatar 3D) with each TV, so I have 4 sets of glasses and an extra copy of Avatar. Will get yet another copy with a mail in rebate for the BD player.

I'm not sure if we can talk price in this thread, so let me just say I got a heck of a deal. Both TV's, the BD, and 4 sets of glasses for only a little more than BB wanted for just the 65" ST30.

I feel like a kid waiting for Christmas! Anybody want a couple of old heavy CRT's? ;)

got a p65st30 from bestbuy with a free 3d starter kit for 2800. im at hour 35 or so on the color slides. I did watch the last episode of Game of Thrones on it in Cinema mode with the room dark. I really liked the picture.

got a 51d6500 delivered today. first impression, that sucker sure is shaky on its stand!

second impression: that picture looks darn good, and did not even calibrate yet, cant wait to play with it more after work.

Picked-up a 59D6500 today. Two questions...

1. Anyone have good settings ( can't seem to find any on here)

2. Are the slides necessary? Speaking to the sales rep..he said they're unnecessary.

1. Samsung PN59D6500

2. Lots of reading on this forum and seeing it live at a local BB.

3. Replaced a 50 LG, so the size increase is nice, however I really like the wifi and the ability to stream movies.

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

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had. - Web browser and Qwerty remote. (I did find an app for my Iphone which allows me to use it as a keyboard via bluetooth. Works great).

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma. The base is fugly! Please redesign. (wall mounted here)

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma. - Price. You get a whole lot of TV and other goodies (3D glasses, movies and Blu-Ray player) for not too much money (relatively).

8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma.- Possible streaming issue with Netflix. Drops the stream (screen goes black for split second). Too early to hazard a guess why. Need to troubleshoot.

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

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

managed to snag a viera p42s30 for $530 (open box). i think it's a good deal. :D

Hello all,

Stumbled onto my first plasma today, a LG 50PT350. I'm not a plasma guru by any means so I have literally spent the last 6 hours filtering through this forum and google to educate myself. I downloaded the slides from EA and plan on starting them tomorrow. I have a few questions though:

Should I use the on screen calibration before I run the slides?

Are there some generic settings I can use for the contrast, etc for the slides?

I know the TV isn't some tech junkies dream, but it will do for now :)

Thanks for the help.

Hello all,
Should I use the on screen calibration before I run the slides?

Are there some generic settings I can use for the contrast, etc for the slides?

I know the TV isn't some tech junkies dream, but it will do for now :)

Thanks for the help.
Hi,
personally i do not prefer or recommend the colour slides for break-in,instead just watch content preferably hi-def from a BD player or DTH-HD.Just remember that the movie content should fill the screen fully without black bars in the top-bottom or at the sides.And while watching tv channels see to it that the channel logos spin or disappear now & then to avoide I.R.
After 150 hrs or about 6 months of regular usage you can get your plasma tv professionally calibrated or you can also use the thx optimizers,disney's WoW,Pixar, dvd's or BD's to do the tweaking yourself.
And always see to it that when the tv is working,there is some one near-by to monitor it from time to time...So that static images from a PC or hung up dvd player does not burn your tv screen.

love,
kris.

Hi All

My first post , just would like to get an idea. Purchased a 50PK550 eights months a go. Went to turn it on today no display at all.
Try the usual things checked remote batteries, power cable correctly plugged in, only signal of life is the dim red light in the bottom right hand corner.
Bit worried help please.

Akyosa

Hi,
personally i do not prefer or recommend the colour slides for break-in,instead just watch content preferably hi-def from a BD player or DTH-HD.Just remember that the movie content should fill the screen fully without black bars in the top-bottom or at the sides.And while watching tv channels see to it that the channel logos spin or disappear now & then to avoide I.R.
After 150 hrs or about 6 months of regular usage you can get your plasma tv professionally calibrated or you can also use the thx optimizers,disney's WoW,Pixar, dvd's or BD's to do the tweaking yourself.
And always see to it that when the tv is working,there is some one near-by to monitor it from time to time...So that static images from a PC or hung up dvd player does not burn your tv screen.

love,
kris.

I'm doing the slides more to speed up the 150 hour process. I'm in the middle of a home remodel so it seemed like a perfect time to do it. Out of sight, out of mind :). I think i'll do some small tweeks before I start the slides.

Hi All

My first post , just would like to get an idea. Purchased a 50PK550 eights months a go. Went to turn it on today no display at all.
Try the usual things checked remote batteries, power cable correctly plugged in, only signal of life is the dim red light in the bottom right hand corner.
Bit worried help please.

Akyosa
Hi,
sorry to hear about your LG plasma failure,does your tv have controls on its panel.If so switch the power off button on & off while its receiving the main supply.And does your tv has any panel off controls as seen in some panasonic models.i.e this feature is for those who want to listen to music without picture.But still the tv should power on to green light to enable this feature....
I feel you must call the LG service guys to take a look at it.
I always prefer japanese products,as they are better build.

wish you all the best,
kris.

Hi,
sorry to hear about your LG plasma failure,does your tv have controls on its panel.If so switch the power off button on & off while its receiving the main supply.And does your tv has any panel off controls as seen in some panasonic models.i.e this feature is for those who want to listen to music without picture.But still the tv should power on to green light to enable this feature....
I feel you must call the LG service guys to take a look at it.
I always prefer japanese products,as they are better build.

wish you all the best,
kris.

Hi kris

It was quite sudden, anyway called the store that I Purchased from, and they put me through to LG, who funny enough had someone actual person on the phone at 8am on a Sunday morning. they came out today and replaced the component and the TV is now operational.The technician said its not common, but does happen.
Bit scary

Cheers

Hi kris

It was quite sudden, anyway called the store that I Purchased from, and they put me through to LG, who funny enough had someone actual person on the phone at 8am on a Sunday morning. they came out today and replaced the component and the TV is now operational.The technician said its not common, but does happen.
Bit scary

Cheers
Hi,
very happy to know that the fault was easily rectified and you did get spares for it quickly.That's real good news of the day.
Happy viewing and enjoy hi def content ! :)

Love,
kris.

1. The "Model" you have:
Refurbished Panasonic TC-P50GT25

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model":
Sold my last 40" Sony at a great price. Was going to wait for a high spec new 3D set but saw the Panasonic on Amazon for a price too good to resist. Friend's VT purchase.

3. What you like best about your Plasma:
Bigger screen always helps. 3D is quite nice - I am an avid enthusiast. More HDMI inputs. Picture has higher level of detail. Did I mention 3D?!! SD card slot. Can play 3D content directly off my camera using HDMI.

4. What you don't like about your Plasma.
Glossy border and curved bottom edge. Darker, more 'smokey' picture. Slower to power on and switch channels. IR sensor is on the bottom center, right where I want to place my center channel speaker. 3D does not play as entirely smoothly as I hoped. Have not got the side-by-side 3D working with Youtube yet. Sound nowhere near as good as my old Sony - I prefer use the TV speakers most of the time in order not to upset the neighbors.


5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had.
Slight regret I did not get a bigger screen - your screen can never be too large with 3D. 96Hz mode and smoothing like on the VT.


6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma.
Move the IR sensor to a corner or to the top of the set. Update the youtube app to support 3D. Support 3D avi's. Make the 3D glasses cheaper. Better speakers.

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.
Non really. Was pleasantly surprized to read that it uses less power than my old lcd sony.

8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma.
None so far, apart from fine-tuning the picture. Still have not quite got it to a place where I am happy. Asus Transformer tablet HDMI output does not work with this set - may be more likely an Asus problem though.

9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it.
Not for 3D sets at msrp.

10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged.
Guess I really wanted a VT in the end. On the other hand I cannot justify the cost, so this will do.

Well I'm now in the land of plasma, my Sammy 61" DLP (720p) having taken a dump the other night (more specifically, the dmd took a dump). Anyway, I took advantage of BB's sale on the Insignia 51" for $649. Kind of a no-frills model, but perfect for me.

1. The "Model" you have.
Insignia 51" 600hz 1080p NS-51P680A12

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".
Price / bang for the buck

3. What you like best about your Plasma.
Smoothness, clarity, color vibrance, & NO OVERSCAN!! (always a problem with DLPs)

4. What you don't like about your Plasma.
That it's 10" smaller than my DLP.

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had.
The feature of being larger at the same price, lol.

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma.
Can't think of any ATM, but I've had it for less than 24 hours.

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.
How thin it is & that there is no overscan.

8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma.
None so far, but I'm at less than 24 hours of ownership.

9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it.
They're better than they were 10 years ago (you couldn't touch a 50"+ tv, any tv, for $650 back then).

10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged.
As many have pointed out, this is a re-badged Samsung tv. It shines where it needs to, but is very no-frills with no internet apps, no 3d, no pc connection & only 2 HDMI connections. This is exactly what I was looking for, as I have either no need for or no interest in those things. My only qualm is going down in size from 61" to 51", & I was seriously tempted by the 60" Panasonic plasma that is at Costco right now for $1399. But at more than twice the cost for that 9".....that was hard to get my mind around, especially since this was an unexpected cost & not one that I had budgeted for. (What would have been perfect would have been a larger version of this Insignia, but apparently they don't make one.) So I did the more sensible thing & will get used to the smaller size. It really is a gorgeous tv. I played the opening scene to Monsters Inc after running an initial calibration, & I'm ecstatic with the display. Plasma & 1080p.....oh yeah!! Very happy to be here, even if it's unexpected.

Picked up an LG 50PV450 today for $700. Cheap for a 50" 1080 and the prior year model pk550, I think got great reviews, so here's hoping it will continue. I must say that even in the bright store and next to a Sammy LCD it looked great. I think it might have something to do with the auto light sensing feature, but I dunno. I'm going to try and start an owner's thread because I've already come up on some questions, like how do I turn the auto light sensing feature off, and the energy saving mode as well. Hopefully, that's ok. I'm running it with the settings below 50 on the picture for an initial break in period, but I think it's going to be pretty beautiful when I can punch it up a bit.

Today I purchased my first television set. It is a LG 50PV450. I am currently attempting to get optimal picture settings.

Today I purchased my first television set. It is a LG 50PV450. I am currently attempting to get optimal picture settings.

Go down to the owners thread and post what u come up with of u want. I posted some settings for a starting point. Probably will get mine calibrated after it is broken in.

Recently bought a Samsung 59 inch Plasma - PN59D550. Although I asked them to delay delivery until I move September 1st... can't wait.

Today I purchased my first television set. It is a LG 50PV450. I am currently attempting to get optimal picture settings.

Got this set too, just today!

Edit: Formatting :) Sorry, I'm new here.

1. LG 50PV400

2. As a recent college graduate, I am living solo for the first time in my life. As long as I lived in an apartment during college, my roommate technically owned the television, so when we split I was TV-less. I dove headfirst into the ocean of information out there, from professional reviewers, to average consumers, to die-hard videophiles. I made a quick mental checklist of what I will actually want this TV for, and what I don't need in a set. I researched the differences, pros/cons, and current models of (LED) LCD's vs. Plasmas. I knew I couldn't afford a high-end Samsung or Panasonic set, even though I heard they were the top of the line in terms of longevity and performance.

I took a trip to Costco, Sears, and Best Buy. Costco had the best prices. With everything considered, I pulled the trigger on the decently priced, decently equipped, 50" LG.

3. What I like best about my plasma, and so far I haven't even had it for 24 hrs, is the excellent picture quality I'm getting compared to the 40" Sammy LCD I've replaced. The colors are vibrant, the edges are crisp, the viewing angles are (from what I can tell) quite wide, and overall it's just a clean addition to any entertainment zone. The speakers on this thing have been doing the job nicely, seeing as I don't have a sound system yet.

4. It's a bit heavy, weighing in at about 65.5 lbs if I remember correctly. Be so far, fresh out of the box, that's it!

5. Well not sure, but I guess anything could go here... 3D would have been nice, but again, it's a feature I can happily live without for now. Uhhh... those web apps like Netflix would have been nice. :)

6. The stand felt very very rigid, but the television feels a bit too... "plastic-y". A firmer box would have made me more confident when lifting it on to the stand, but it went off without a hitch.

7. The superb picture quality, for sure. All the sets I've used, essentially, over the past 3 years or so have been LCD's. The one plasma I had at my place at college, a 37" Westinghouse, was nice but we didn't get to watch HD cable or movies on it (only played Xbox 360). The speakers are a welcome surprise, as well, but the way my TV area is situated in a corner has always been good at bouncing sound around the room.

8. None, yet! Knock on wood.

9. The price at which I purchased this particular set is what really convinced me to buy it!

10. Nothing, really... except I wish there were more LG discussion on this forum! I went into this purchase with only a couple real reviews on here, many positive reviews on the store's site, and that's pretty much it. I am very happy with it so far.

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In my living room, it just replaced my Samsung LN40A530 and I have to say I think it was a worthy upgrade.

Can't wait for football season... (Please, let there be a football season!)

I purchased a Lg 50pz750, The reason why? well my 3 year old lcd just wasnt cutting it anymore, plus I needed to have the lastest tech, 3d. Ill write a review once i recieve it in 4 days.

Got this set too, just today!

Edit: Formatting :) Sorry, I'm new here.

1. LG 50PV400

2. As a recent college graduate, I am living solo for the first time in my life. As long as I lived in an apartment during college, my roommate technically owned the television, so when we split I was TV-less. I dove headfirst into the ocean of information out there, from professional reviewers, to average consumers, to die-hard videophiles. I made a quick mental checklist of what I will actually want this TV for, and what I don't need in a set. I researched the differences, pros/cons, and current models of (LED) LCD's vs. Plasmas. I knew I couldn't afford a high-end Samsung or Panasonic set, even though I heard they were the top of the line in terms of longevity and performance.

I took a trip to Costco, Sears, and Best Buy. Costco had the best prices. With everything considered, I pulled the trigger on the decently priced, decently equipped, 50" LG.

3. What I like best about my plasma, and so far I haven't even had it for 24 hrs, is the excellent picture quality I'm getting compared to the 40" Sammy LCD I've replaced. The colors are vibrant, the edges are crisp, the viewing angles are (from what I can tell) quite wide, and overall it's just a clean addition to any entertainment zone. The speakers on this thing have been doing the job nicely, seeing as I don't have a sound system yet.

4. It's a bit heavy, weighing in at about 65.5 lbs if I remember correctly. Be so far, fresh out of the box, that's it!

5. Well not sure, but I guess anything could go here... 3D would have been nice, but again, it's a feature I can happily live without for now. Uhhh... those web apps like Netflix would have been nice. :)

6. The stand felt very very rigid, but the television feels a bit too... "plastic-y". A firmer box would have made me more confident when lifting it on to the stand, but it went off without a hitch.

7. The superb picture quality, for sure. All the sets I've used, essentially, over the past 3 years or so have been LCD's. The one plasma I had at my place at college, a 37" Westinghouse, was nice but we didn't get to watch HD cable or movies on it (only played Xbox 360). The speakers are a welcome surprise, as well, but the way my TV area is situated in a corner has always been good at bouncing sound around the room.

8. None, yet! Knock on wood.

9. The price at which I purchased this particular set is what really convinced me to buy it!

10. Nothing, really... except I wish there were more LG discussion on this forum! I went into this purchase with only a couple real reviews on here, many positive reviews on the store's site, and that's pretty much it. I am very happy with it so far.

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In my living room, it just replaced my Samsung LN40A530 and I have to say I think it was a worthy upgrade.

Can't wait for football season... (Please, let there be a football season!)


Check out the thread I created for owners of this set, if you're interested in more conversation about LGs. (Below, in the normal threads) Try out some of the settings and let us hear about your experience!

1. The "Model" you have.
TC-P42X3

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".
Being cheap and loving a bargain I chose it over the Samsung PN43D450. I own and love the Samsung PN42C450 it was a close call.But, an Ethernet connection and $50 gave the Panny the nod.

3. What you like best about your Plasma.
Excellent picture quality and value for the money.

4. What you don't like about your Plasma.
Glare on both of em in well lit rooms. It can be dealt with but it is an issue

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

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma.
Restore the analog audio out to the connections pane;

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.
Just how good the 720 looks at normal viewing distance.

8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma.
None yet. Anxious to set custom calibrations for video. Not much info out there yet

9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it.
Yes. Both of these TVs represent real value

10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged.
Plasma technology needs a PR firm.

1. The "Model" you have.
PN59D6500DF

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".
The dreaded black filter peeling on the d7000/d8000 series made me look at the D6500 series (doesn't have the black filter).

3. What you like best about your Plasma.
I love the styling on this TV. It still has the ultra slim panel and narrow bezel. The PQ is just outstanding as well. Inky blacks, extremely rich and vibrant colors.

4. What you don't like about your Plasma.
I wish they made this model in a 64 inch version.

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had.
Nothing so far.

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma.
I wish they would offer the 6500 series in a 64 inch panel.

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.
How thin the panel is.

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.
Yes. 59 inch 1080p panel with 3D and 2 pairs of 3D glasses and a free Blu-Ray player all for under 2k. Definitely worth it.

Been reading about your problems with Vizio vp322 main board, well hears and i pray someone can help! My vp322 runs about 5min, starts making a bad high-pitch noise, the picture goes to something like a pixcel test pattern and i have to unplug it to shut it down! So i replaced the main board with a brand new one and it still continued going bad after 5min so i double checked and replaced with another new main board and it still went crazy after 5min so i'm assuming that my problem is not with the main board, does anybody have an idea what might be causing my system to go haywire like it does????????

1. Model: I went with the Samsung PN59D8000

2. What convinced you? It was a replacement for my C8000, which I loved, but with a few minor issues, and some horrible cust serv issues, Sammy offered up a replacement for free...I did a lot of comparing in person, side by side, between the VT25 and the C8000 last year and they were both amazing. It came down to price in the end, and the actual exterior look of the set. I just felt Sammy was a better value.

3. Like best? I love the PQ obviously. The colors pop, blacks are inky, sharpness in the detail, and I can see a big improvement in the smoothness of the motion over last years model. Quite a bit less judder. Overall, a big upgrade in PQ imo.

4.Don't like? Tiny things... this years model doesn't have the chime when it turns on or off like last years.. the remote has 2 sides, one side normal remote, the other is a qwerty keyboard for the apps but it only lights up at night on remote side , but not the qwerty side...

5. Any other feature wanted? Can't think of anything specific..it has all the apps..a lot of menu options..wifi built in... maybe a built in camera to skype? Or so the gov't can all spy on us through our sets..lol

6Advice for MANF? ...would they even listen anyway?

7.Surprises? PQ difference even over last years model! The blacks even look better than last years. F#@%ing Amazing!

8.Issues yet? None. Still running break in slides..pixels all working..no banding..flush colors across the screen..everything looks good.

9.Price fair? This years models for Samsung all got bigger by an inch, and came down a few hundred in price soo I guess they're getting better...

10.Anything Else? I love the set. IMO, I don't know how much better PQ can get.

1. The "Model" you have.
PN51D7000

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".
Picture quality (2d and 3d), features, price.

3. What you like best about your Plasma.
Picture quality, dual-band wireless, appearance, light-weight active glasses.

4. What you don't like about your Plasma.
IR concerns, noise

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

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 much better 3d is versus the vizio led lcd im replacing. Almost ZERO crosstalk, only on very particular scenes with high contrast. Only noticed it twice in a full length movies while I was actively looking for it.

8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma.
None yet. No peeling out of the box.

9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it.
Yes. I got the PN51D7000 + 3D kit (Megamind, Shrek 1-4, 2 pairs glasses) + BD-D5500 blu-ray player for $1200.

10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged.
I was concerned about all the plasma "myths"... burn-in, loss of brightness, etc. IR will still loom in my mind (warranted or not), and its NOT as bright as the LED LCD im replacing, but I believe its worth it.

1. Samsung PN51D8000, built in Mexico April 2011, version N202.

2. Returned a UN46D8000 LED due to a flaw in the screen and changed to plasma.

3-10 Questions will be answered after I have more experience with the plasma.

Wes

Seems like there are a whole lot of Samsung buyers on this thread!

1. The "Model" you have.
TC-P50X3
2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".
Wife picked over the sammy
3. What you like best about your Plasma.
how much nicer than the 34" CRT it is...LOL
4. What you don't like about your Plasma.
for the money, NOTHING!
5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had.
again, being the..."inexpensive" one... I'm happy with what it has
6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma.
single button on remote for sleep timer
7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.
How great the PQ was outa the box, for movies and the PS3 AND the speakers are loud enough so I don't have to use the stereo all the time...
8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma.
NADA
9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it.
Let's see...under $600 AND a $100 gift card...it was a no brainer!!
10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged.
For a Budget priced tv, this set is hard to beat. Granted it's only for the Living room and not the Media room(waiting for September for a new PJ)

For now, the PQ is good enough for me not to bother calibrating:D

Lovely Monitor!! Was wondering if anybody here owns the same tv and if they could share calibration settings.

1. The "Model" you have.
Panasonic TC-P50VT25

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".
Getting the "cnet best tv of 2010 award" plus i LOVE Panasonic products

3. What you like best about your Plasma.
Excellent picture quality, very impressive

4. What you don't like about your Plasma.
Heavier and thicker then my Samsung 46" LED UN46D6000

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

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma.
More applications like Samsung has

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.
nothing really i already knew it was one of the best plasmas made so i wasn't shocked at its A++++ quality

8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma.
Nothing. Only issue i have is it takes 2 seconds to turn on unlike Samsung which takes 1 second

9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it.
Yes prices are sooo cheap these days.

10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged.
Surprised that Plasma technology is has good has LED.

I bought the Panasonic VT20 3 days ago and it has been fantastic. I was previously the owner of an LG LCD, but like another member said, it just weren't cutting it any more. It looked *decent*, but had poor motion-handling (judder/smearing), blacks were in fact grey, and it was only 720p. I never had the chance to demo the VT20, and bought it based solely on the quality of reviews.

1. The "Model" you have.
Panasonic Viera TX-P42VT20B

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".
Excellent reviews; excellent price.

3. What you like best about your Plasma.
Blu-Ray picture quality is simply stunning, THX mode, standard-def content looks better than Blu-Ray did on the LCD :eek:

4. What you don't like about your Plasma.
It looks amazing all the time, but needs a darker room for the blacks to really shine. Although this is probably due to the fact that it is in direct sunlight all day, and is a fault of my sloppy room design ;), not the set itself.

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had.
Happy with everything so far.

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma.
Not a problem for me, but some users may want to use different settings on each picture mode for different inputs. Also, allow the user to check the TV's 'mileage' without having to go into the service menu.

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.
The picture quality - I knew it would be better than the LCD, but had no idea it would be to this extent. I was literally blown away.

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.
Yes - I got an amazing display with 5-year warranty for under £700.

10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged.
I just wish more people would realise how much better Plasma is.

1. The "Model" you have.
50inch 3d Plasma 50PZ750T

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".
Really low price of £770 includes 5y warranty.


3. What you like best about your Plasma.
Massive screen, Fast respond, Cheap.


4. What you don't like about your Plasma.
3d Glasses switch after 10minutes watching ??!, Btw anyone could direct me to a post how to fix it?

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had.
probably any cooling fan on the back ?:D


6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma.
Get LG network operating in UK, instead message ''available soon''

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.
Its not a LED and yet is really thin !


8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma.
not the best colours to contrast ratio and I think Full HD is not as sharp as on 40inch, 3d glasses switch off after 10 minutes! annoying. Whoever build this save energy setting to them should
get sack.

9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it.
Compare to last few years yes.


10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged.
Out of 10stars i would give 7, really decent TV great price, waiting for my X Box Console Gears of War 3 limited edition to arrive on 20 September to test it further.

Thanks
JoKeR

1. The "Model" you have.
The Panasonic 50" GT30.

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".
It was on sale for $1100 when it is usually around $1400. The PQ and black levels are the main reason for my purchase.

3. What you like best about your Plasma.
The PQ.

4. What you don't like about your Plasma.
I'm going to have to get it calibrated.

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had
Already came properly calibrated.

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma.
Make it already properly calibrated.

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.
The image fidelity
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8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma.
Fluctuating brightness, but there is a fix for it now,

9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it.
For $1100 this is a straight up steal. It is definitely worth it.

10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged.
Just buy the TV you want, and enjoy it!

1. The "Model" you have.
Panasonic TC-P46S30

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".
Always like plasma TV and the price is irresistible

3. What you like best about your Plasma.
Excellent price, acceptable pq, WiFi ready and LAN connectivity, very impressive

4. What you don't like about your Plasma.
Not as bright as higher end model. Color not too vibrant

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had.
build-in WiFi, swirl stand.

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma.
More applications like Samsung has

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.
the panel is kind of gray not black

8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma.
Nothing.

9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it.
Sure, if half the price of a ST30 and over 20% discount.

10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged.
Don't let the cheap price fool you, it is a great value TV.

1. The "Model" you have.
Panasonic TC-P60S30

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model"?I thought the pq was acceptable and this unit has several features.
Combined with the Price. I couldn't pass it up.

3. What you like best about your Plasma?
Netflix app.

4. What you don't like about your Plasma?pq is not as good as some of the higher price models. But that is the reason its not sold at a higher price.

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had?3D I guess

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacturer" about your Plasma? Install a screen saver with Pandora

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma?the ease of setting it up

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

9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it?
The Sonys are overpriced. The Samsungs can be lower too. There are a
few brands with good discount prices with good pq like; Insignia and Vizio.

10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged?
I think this is the best budget set on the market.

Hello Members,
I'm new to forums, but the knowledge base here is outstanding. I'll learn the rules and ediquete as I go. Last week took delivery of a Pannisonic 55VT. I'm completely blown away. For years I've had an old Sony 36 CRT. Quite the TV in it's day. But it was very tired. I didn't really know what to expect from the system, the level of expectations in this forum seem to be quite high. The image quality is amazing, it looked very good in the store but looks much better at home. Admittedly there is no direct or reflected light. Very easy set up, direct Ethernet, It lives in an Apple house (apple tv not needed). The break in is consisting of full screen with trying to avoid any network logo's (they could /should either fade them in and out or only display them for short periods of time). wife is very happy with the apps (Netflix). The blue ray is a PS3. The purchase was not scheduled for this soon but it went on sale.
Anyway that's it, I'll be playing with the 3D in the morning.
I'll also be mining the vast repository of knowledge here and having a good time doing it.
Scan pro

1. The "Model" you have.
Panasonic 60" TC-60PS34 (Costco model)

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".
Size for the price, and its a Panny. I have had great experiences with Panny's before, and I couldn't resist.

3. What you like best about your Plasma.
Size, black levels, gaming, and did I say size? PC Port (VGA), SD Card slot, and its ability to link with my camera and 2 USB slots.

4. What you don't like about your Plasma.
No DLNA, never used it before, and have never had it, but not sure if I will need it later down the road. Reflections, they are there but not terrible. Very tolerable

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had.
Don't really wish it had it, but it does not have 3D. I dont really like 3D, and I think its a gimmick/ fad that will fade, but kind would like to try it.

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma.
Please improve response times for remote. Its very laggy.

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.
How big it actually is. Upgrading from a 50" to a 60" really made a difference.

8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma.
None so far. I am within the first week.

9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it.
Heck yes! Under 1200, this is a steal!

10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged.
I placed this unit in my "Mancave". In the living room I have a older 50" Panny TH-50PZ80U. I was super happy with that and I have become a loyal Panny/ Plasma fan. If you are on a budget, want a great performing, non-3D, internet ready TV then i would look no further. We will see what the future brings with this set.

1. The "Model" you have.
LG 50PZ550

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".
Well, Samsung and Panasonic 2011's Plasma got a bunch of problems... so...

3. What you like best about your Plasma.
Great image.. if i could get it setup right...

4. What you don't like about your Plasma.
A bunch, it's probably not calibrated properly, there's horrible lag with games, movies and TV

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had.
Echange for another model of same value or pay the difference for a higher model.. like they do with cell phones.

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma.
Add calibration disc with TVs, that would be a cool selling bonus !

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.
Picture quality was great, people looked more real than my previous LCD

8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma.
Some sort of Ghosting/lag effect. Don't know how to call it

9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it.
Thing is, they make TV prices cheaper, so in a way, they make the ACTUAL tv cheaper also, they HAVE to cut somewhere.. right ? I paid 2000.00$ for a 40" LCD back in 2007.. and it's still the best TV i have ever seen... but it's not thin at all and hard to wall mount.. so i got a new one.

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

1. The "Model" you have.

Panasonic G30, 50Inch

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".
I have seen the GT30 model in the stores, and I really liked the picture, above the Samsung Screens, and LG's. And I also prefor the Backlight Scanning Feature with the Intelligent frame Creation. But also by the review from this site, and others.

3. What you like best about your Plasma.
The colors, and the blackness, is amazing. I really dislike the Greyish Black on Tv's. Dark Scenes should be dark, and not greay. The colors are also extremely close to the realworld, and they are not to cold or warm, and the Gamma level is very good.

4. What you don't like about your Plasma.
That after several hours of watching movies, it is summing(fans rotating) - where I can clearly hear it from a distance of 3 meters. But I just turn the speakers up.
The tv seems to have a problem with connecting to the internet, it takes more time than it should.
There seems to be 2 "invisible"(horizontal, placed 1/3, and 2/3 on the height) lines on my tv, but it also shows sometimes, the pictures seems to have been shifted about 1-2 pixels to side, above each line.
The infrared sensor, is placed below, and in the middle. But thats where I want to put my center speaker hehe.

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had.
That the plugs were pointed down, and not out. Other than that, nothing.

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma.
More apps to the Viera function. And for god sake, do not ever again make the plastic glossy, it reflects a lot! Especially The plastic(1cm wide) that bends 90° up against the panel is glossy, and it mirrors the image. It is just insanely stupid, and I really wonder why companies still do it.

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.
When it stood in my room, yeah its looks bigger than it did in the stores.


8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma.
Gets to hot after several hours, and the fans start. They should made them with better passive cooler-ribs, and cooler holes for the air.
9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it.
When you buy Highend stuff, you should never complain about the price. Because you know that the hifi item you bought will very quickly fall in price.

1. The "Model" you have.
Panasonic P60GT30

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".
It was on sale for under $2000 including 3D starter kit. The PQ and black levels are the main reason for my purchase.

3. What you like best about your Plasma.
The colors and PQ.

4. What you don't like about your Plasma.
The picture is not that bright after calibration.

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had
Better web/network tools and wifi built in.

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma.
A swivel stand would be nice and brighter picture when calibrated.

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.
Brightness. :(
.
8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma.
Not bright enough and mild flickering which seems to be gone after s/w update.

9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it.
For $2000 for a near top of the line 3D 60" with glasses....seems very good.

10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged.
If you watch TV in low light, this is a great set....otherwise get a LCD

What is the best Plasma out there, I am thinking of buying the Panasonic TC-P65VT30.

What is the best Plasma out there, I am thinking of buying the Panasonic TC-P65VT30.

I have a Panny and a Sammy. Personally, I like the Panny better (VT25), but either would be a great choice.

Hi All,
Been a while since I posted here...(glad to be back!).
I just picked up a new Panny TC-60PS34 from Costco...they had an "instant coupon" for $500 off, bringing the price to a dollar below a grand. Excellent price, from my perspective.

For reference...I used to own a 60" Vizio Plasma (which was awesome...but the sound card blew out three times), then purchased a Sony Bravia 60" EX LCD, and now the new Panny Plasma (in addition to a few smaller LCD's).

I gotta say...this Panny is awesome. We've had the Sony LCD in the family room for almost a year, and now just moved that to make room for the Panny Plasma.

I cannot believe the difference. I am amazed at the PQ, color depth, sharpness, and the color palatte (sp) on the new Panny. Its like someone removed my sunglasses. The difference between the Sony LCD and the Panny Plasma is night and day.

It certainly doesn't have quite the bells and whistles that the Sony LCD has...but frankly, I never used most of them anyways.

I'm hoping to find some "break in" settings...but haven't come across any yet...so any direction is appreciated. However, I gotta say....I haven't adjusted anything yet (except switch to "bright" picture) and the picture looks awesome.

Thanks!

1. The "Model" you have.
Panasonic P60GT30

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".
It was on sale for under $2000 including 3D starter kit. The PQ and black levels are the main reason for my purchase.

3. What you like best about your Plasma.
The colors and PQ.

4. What you don't like about your Plasma.
The picture is not that bright after calibration.

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had
Better web/network tools and wifi built in.

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma.
A swivel stand would be nice and brighter picture when calibrated.

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.
Brightness. :(
.
8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma.
Not bright enough and mild flickering which seems to be gone after s/w update.

9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it.
For $2000 for a near top of the line 3D 60" with glasses....seems very good.

10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged.
If you watch TV in low light, this is a great set....otherwise get a LCD


Can't you just turn up the brightness??

1. The "Model" you have.
Panasonic TC-P4632C

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".
This model is the Target model of the X3, and I work at Target, so my employee discount convinced me on this particular model. Room size was also a factor; the 42" would have worked, but for the extra 50 dollars...And the 50" would have been too large.

3. What you like best about your Plasma.
Colors, black levels, the bezel, the fact that it's actually metal on the back, having come from a 32" Samsung LCD.

4. What you don't like about your Plasma.
These damned break in slides, even though I know they're for the best. :)

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had.
I would prefer that it had the internet connectivity of the X3, but it is connected to a 360, PS3, HD DVR, and Blu-Ray Surround Setup, so they handle the interactive media quite well on their own. :)

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma.
I would suggest that they make Target advertise properly...Target advertises a false 3 HDMI ports. Not a deal breaker for me as I have a splitter, but that could affect some.

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.
How big 46" actually is. :D

8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma.
The plasma does not support 1080 over component, so I had to find a way to reset xbox graphics. I'd hope that it would be smart enough to downconvert, or at least tell me the issue rather than saying "No Signal"

9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it.
Left the store for $502.25 after tax...I consider it a steal. ;)

10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged.
If you're considering the TV in any way, please contact me. I know there isn't very much information available online, but I love mine and it was a great decision.

1. The "Model" you have.
Samsung 64PD7000.

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".
Researched various models and concluded this was the best bang for the buck in large plasmas.

3. What you like best about your Plasma.

Colors are outstanding and very accurate, even with just basic user tweaks to general settings. Also I like that the color space and advanced settings are available to the user without having to access the service menu.

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

Apps and related interface is a little kludgy. But other than Netflix, I don't use them. Also, the plasma does not correctly pick up the side-by-side 3D signal from DirecTV, forcing me to select side-by-side every time I turn on 3D programming. Works fine with the Samsung blue ray but not on the DirecTV signal.

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

Can't think of one except maybe another 6" diagonal size for the same $$? :)

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

Make the plasma auto-detect the kind of 3D content and select the format automatically. Streamline app controls and usage.

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

How accurate the bright the colors were. Really so much of a better picture than LED/LCD I was shocked. This is my first plasma - I own a Sony SXRD 70-inch TV (which is still great after almost 8 years) and LCDs, but the plasma picture blows the LCD/LED's away. Wow.

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

None other than the 3D selection annoyance mentioned above.

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

My installer matched online prices so no complaints. Considering I paid 9k for the SXRD lo these many years ago this baby was a bargain!

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

I highly recommend this plasma. Great picture, very thin and looks great wall-mounted. Differences, if any, in black levels between the D7/D8 and Panasonic VT30 are impossible for my eyes to see in the real world. Great picture for the value and I would skip the D8 series unless you really need Skype on your TV.

1. The "Model" you have.
Panasonic TC-P55ST30

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".
Consumer Reports rated it highly, grabbed a display model on sale at Best Buy.

3. What you like best about your Plasma.
Great size, looks great

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

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had.
Wish the wireless was built in but the USB connection isn't that much of an issue.

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma.
Nothing right now.

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.
The number of Vieracast features built in

8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma.
None yet but haven't had enough time to play with it yet.

9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it.
I just saw that Best Buy now has them on sale for the price I payed for the display verision. Kind of a bummer but oh well.

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

I just realised I never posted here when I got the new panel back in 07.

1. The "Model" you have.
Panasonic TH-50PH9UK (9th gen Industrial version).

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".
I'd had a 37" 4th gen display and really like it, I wanted something bigger. These were on sale as the 10th gens were just coming out.

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

4. What you don't like about your Plasma.
Its "Just" stretch mode is crappy compared to my old 37".
Its starting to show burn in.

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had.
Can't think of anything

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma.
Keep making ones like this.

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.
The crappy Just mode.

8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma.
None apart from the burn in.

9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it.
They were in 07, they're even better now.

Am I crazy for getting an old Pioneer display, that's about 5 yrs old, no tuner, no speaker, with under 2000 hrs on it, paid $750. I'm scared to death of burn in with these older sets, anyone can help me with how long I can watch a baseball game with the score box in the corner?

1. The "Model" you have.
Tcp 42st30
2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".
reviews are mostly positive
3. What you like best about your Plasma.
Picture quality
4. What you don't like about your Plasma.
It seems dark and takes time to get used to after having lcd
5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had.
It has everything I need
6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma.
make something that looks a little more appealing style wise
7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.
The picture quality on Hd and Sd is amazingly good
8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma.
Just having to keep the picture a little dim for my taste until safly broken in
9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it.
Yes......$569.00 at Costco......makes you want to buy a spare...lol
10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged.

1. The "Model" you have.

Model: Panasonic TX-P50U30e

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

It is Plasma; Looked much better than the LCDs of similar size/price; Is full-HD. (Couldn't really find reviews of it beforehand)

3. What you like best about your Plasma.

The picture (but it's early days, so don't really know it yet).

4. What you don't like about your Plasma.
It ALWAYS forgets the audio language. Use a menu, change channel, anything and it changes the ¡#&$%$! language.
It has a stupid, stupid, stupid mirror finish screen.
But it's early days so I don't really know it yet.

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

Remembers audio language.
Doesn't look like a mirror.
More than 2 HDMI inputs
Web / DLNA / apps would be nice. (But it is connected to a Playon HD, and maybe later an LG Smarty.)

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

If I set the language to English, please leave it as English!
Don't make the screen look like a mirror. If I wanted a mirror I would've bought a mirror.
Lower power consuption would be nice.

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

How it looks in the room :D (The sister-in-law will see it for the 1st time tomorrow; she doesn't know yet)
The mirror finish (very clever shop layout where I bought it)

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

The stinking audio language!!

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

Not really, but it cost less than an iPhone, so I guess phones are worse!

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

The 1st shop assistant said that if you lay it down, even temporarily, it permanantly breaks all plasmas becuase of the gas. A guy who has one said no it doesn't, but leave it standing upright for a while before you switch it on. In another store (1st didn't have stock to take) they had them on the shelf, laying down! It went in the car on its side, was driven home carefully and is OK.

1. The "Model" you have.
Model: Samsung PN64D550

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".
Reading about it here. Price. Great promo where I bought it. 550$ rebate + 3D starter kit + Any speaker tower at half price.

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

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

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had.
Some kind of AR filter

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about
your Plasma.
A lot of people have brigtness pop. I didn't see any yet but I guess it would be good to fix that.

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.
The sheer size of it in my living room.

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

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

10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged.
I hope that this TV will help me forget my 130" projection screen that I won't have anymore in 1 month.

1. The "Model" you have.
---Panasonic 60ST30

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".
---Great picture SQ and anti-glare filters, better display panel, great reviews, price for size

3. What you like best about your Plasma.
---Amazing PQ, and the size is PERFECT in my room now.

4. What you don't like about your Plasma.
---3D, its a lame gimmick, and worrying about IR/Burn in and break in. But so far so good, just going low on settings and watching it normal.

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had.
---More widgets, but those will come in time.

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma.
---Make these things ready to go out of the box :D

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.
---How light it was for a large plasma. My friends OLD panasonic 42" is MUCH heavier then this thing. How thin too, it just sits there on my stand saying "MOUNT ME TO THE WALL DAMNIT!"

8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma.
---None so far...just got it last night

9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it.
---Yes, I got it on sale and for only $100 more then S30, making it a great deal for me.


10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged.
---None so far. Just loving the PQ on it, coming from my 3 year old DLP, its much crisper and life like. Better stretch modes too.

short and sweet -- PN59D8000

Sadly I missed the deal that includes the glasses and the 3D starter kit, but maybe at christmas I will splurge for a few sets....

1. The "Model" you have.
---Pioneer Kuro KRP-500M

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".
---Purchased Nov 09. Almost got Panasonic 50V10 until I saw the Pio sitting next to it for the same price. Bought and never looked back.

3. What you like best about your Plasma.
---Everything you buy a plasma (consistent uniformity, (Kuro) blacks levels, wide viewing angles, great colors, great motion resolution w/o 120Hz)

4. What you don't like about your Plasma.
---too small to truly be immersed for movie watching. I have a dedicated room with 5.1 surround and Mitsubishi HC4000 with 113" 2.35 CIH screen.

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had.
--- n/a

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma.
--- n/a since Pioneer is out of the flat planel business.

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.
--- less glare than I expected and far brighter than I expected for a 'plasma.'

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

9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it.
--- any mid-range plasma is still worth the price compared to a comparably priced LCD.


10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged.
--- I've been a proud Kuro owner for some time. Other than diaganal picture size, I really don't envy the newer sets that are out there now. Not into "smart TV" or 3D. 1" thin panels are nice, but I don't watch TV from the side so it really doesn't matter how thick it is. It's on my wall and it looks great.

1. The "Model" you have.
Panasonic TC-P55GT30

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".
A combination of reviews and viewing the unit in the store against others

3. What you like best about your Plasma.
The picture Quality and Black levels are exceptional

4. What you don't like about your Plasma.
The placement of the connectors in the back could be better, Grey side bars on 4.3 Vieiwing (I'm not sure if there's a setting to set this to black but can't find it)

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had.
N/A as it appears to have everything I need

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma.
Should package a set of 3D Glases with unit or at least a coupon

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.
How well my movies looked in me Home Theater (okay... my basement)

8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma.
None (touch wood)

9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it.
Yes, price-Technology ratio is pretty good these days although there's always room for improvement :)

10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged.
If you've been on the fence on Plasma (I was an LCD/LED or nothing man) don't be. Plasma's have come a long way and this unit has so far made me a believer.

Best Buy today for $6xx
Panasonic p42st30
funny thing is that I only became interested in tvs this week. I starting looking into plasmas and last night my 12 year old sony xbr croaked.

1. The "Model" you have.
Panasonic TC-P65VT30

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".
Best black level CURRENTLY on the market for a plasma, I'm NOT interested in LED/LCD due to their inherent "issues," the fact that fluctuating brightness is fixed as is fluctuating black levels.

3. What you like best about your Plasma.
One sheet of glass panel/bezel, black levels are amazing, solid picture quality...

4. What you don't like about your Plasma.
that it's not a 65" Kuro..

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had.
It's got features galore.. hard to find a tv with more features than this one.

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma.
I would recommend they address all factory issues PRIOR to delivering them to the stores.. I know this is not always possible, but I do applaud Panasonic for issuing a fix for the fluctuating brightness and their recognition of a real problem.

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.
That the black levels really are this good. And how heavy it is despite how thin it is.

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.
No tv is worth more than $1000 -- but it's the price you pay to live.


10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged.
The fluctuating brightness issue is definitely fixed, and there are NO fluctuating black levels here, and I have no buzzing on my set except when you get within a foot of the tv. Make sure it's an August build or beyond .. PM me for more details or read more in the forums.

1. Samsung PS43D455A2W (EU Model) / (PN43D450 US)

2. It´s cheap, great user reviews and good looking.

3. Size, great colours and good looking

4. Nothing

5. Hmm no idea

6. None

7. How great Avatar looks on this (it´s still a bad movie) :p

8. None

9. Yes.

10. No

Received my new Panasonic TC-P55VT30 a couple days short of two weeks ago.

Cosmetically, I love how it looks with the single pane of glass etc.

Picture quality to my eyes is absolutely beautiful with HD content, only so-so with standard definition signals.

After exstensively researching of the "best HDTVs of 2011" (only using review info as a guide, not religion), I went into the stores near me that had sets in my price range and saw the competition side by side.

In some respects LCD/LEDs looked better than the plasmas (in the store) but I realized, as many do, that it was only due to their brightness and not any higher quality in the actual image.

I had never owned a plasma before and was skeptical due to the "CONS" that had been associated with that technology in the past.

After learning that for the most part those concerns have vanished with the advanced tech of today's plasmas, I decieded to "take the plunge" on a plasma.

My understanding is that Panasonic makes some of, if not the outright best plasmas on the market today with their only downside being a slightly higher price than their direct competitors. In spite of the higher price, I chose the 55VT30 and so far am quite happy with my decision.

These forums can sometimes be a scary place as much as they can be informative and helpful. During my research I found a lot of complaints about Panasonic plasmas and specifically my model having fluctuating black issues, poor quality control, green spots etc. but honestly I have not experienced any of those problems, at least not yet and hopefully I never will. My set has an August '11 build date and arrived in perfect condition. I did have to fiddle with the picture settings to get a better picture than out of the box but even before changing anything the picture was superb. Professional calibration should nail it down pretty tight once I have that done.

I'm not a fan of any brand inparticular, only the brand with the best possible product in a given category. The term "best" of course is highly subjective but I very happy and feel that I chose the one of the top three if not the number one HDTV on the market today. That's not to disparage any other brands or competing sets so please, no replies bashing my choice of brand, model or opinion.

Whichever HDTV brand-model you have/choose/chose, I hope you're completely satisfied for years to come.

1. The "Model" you have.
Samsung PN59D8000

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".
Incredible Picture and Price

3. What you like best about your Plasma.
Big Upgrade from my Pioneer Elite Pro530HD Rear Projection

4. What you don't like about your Plasma.
Not sure Yet

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had.
Thinner edge and light up logo like the LED

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma.
Don't know yet

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.
Dont have it installed yet

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.
For Sure. I paid $3500 for my Pioneer Elite 9 years ago. $1799 for this new PN59D8000 TV with the starter kit and Blue ray player.

1. The "Model" you have.
Panasonic TC-P4632C

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".
This model is the Target model of the X3, and I work at Target, so my employee discount convinced me on this particular model. Room size was also a factor; the 42" would have worked, but for the extra 50 dollars...And the 50" would have been too large.

3. What you like best about your Plasma.
Colors, black levels, the bezel, the fact that it's actually metal on the back, having come from a 32" Samsung LCD.

4. What you don't like about your Plasma.
These damned break in slides, even though I know they're for the best. :)

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had.
I would prefer that it had the internet connectivity of the X3, but it is connected to a 360, PS3, HD DVR, and Blu-Ray Surround Setup, so they handle the interactive media quite well on their own. :)

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma.
I would suggest that they make Target advertise properly...Target advertises a false 3 HDMI ports. Not a deal breaker for me as I have a splitter, but that could affect some.

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.
How big 46" actually is. :D

8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma.
The plasma does not support 1080 over component, so I had to find a way to reset xbox graphics. I'd hope that it would be smart enough to downconvert, or at least tell me the issue rather than saying "No Signal"

9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it.
Left the store for $502.25 after tax...I consider it a steal. ;)

10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged.
If you're considering the TV in any way, please contact me. I know there isn't very much information available online, but I love mine and it was a great decision.


Just an FYI, this TV is now on clearance at Target. A number of people have been getting them for $299 or less. If you are in the market, may want to drop by Target soon. The item number at Target is 008-09-1246

1. Model: I went with the Samsung PN59D8000

2. What convinced you?

It was a replacement for my SONY 36kd955xs CRT, which I loved, but failed to power on after 6 years. Reputation of plasmas to reproduce picture quality close to CRT, not a bright sunny room, 3D capability superior to LCD/LED

3. Like best? I love the PQ (approaches the CRT with far more real estate) and smart tv features

4.Don't like? I haven't found how to program the remote for my receiver - so need for multi remotes is apparent.

5. Any other feature wanted?

A way to use optionally use the set's speakers for a powered center in a 5.1/7.1 setup. (menu switching preferred to allow use as powered tv speaker or center channel unpowered)

The remote app states its just for Samsung galaxy - but it works with my Motorola Xoom. Wish the app was more full featured and allowed programming of my receiver and other components

6Advice for MANF? ..

7.Surprises? cludgy internet browser

8.Issues yet? None.

9.Price fair? yes - tried to get a match at Best Buy and they came within $100. But for this I get local takeback if needed and they delivered and setup and removed the CRT beast.

Great price on the 3d glasses compared with recent past at $29 ea

10.Anything Else? Still discovering after two days
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1. The "Model" you have.

LG 50PV350T 50" Full HD Plasma TV (2011)

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

Price and buy now pay over 2 years (PC world/curry's)

3. What you like best about your Plasma.

the size and PQ and the fact the remote syncs to my LG blu ray player

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

sight IR after playing xbox360 games (only last 2-5mins on a wash)

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

earphone jack socket

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

not all of use can have our TVs on loud at night without earphones!!! (im in a flat/apartment)

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

ive only ever had LCD 1080p tvs and was shocked at how much better blu rays looked on plasma

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

it costs alot to run (you can run it in power saver mode but that really makes the screen dim)

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

i saw my TV on the pc world website for £599 but when i got to the store they told me the websit was wrong and it should be £799 but they let me have it for the website price and gave me 2 years to pay for it!!!!! TVs keep getting cheaper and PQ keeps getting better, LG are very price friendly and looks so much better then my old 37" LCD

1. The "Model" you have.

Panasonic TC-P55GT30

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

The picture quality and the price

3. What you like best about your Plasma.

The picture quality

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

The fact that burn-in and IR can still happen. Also I wish the wireless was build-in instead coming off the supplied USB dongle. And I believe that for the amount Panasonic charges for their TV's 2 pairs of 3D glasses should have been included.

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

- Bluetooth, so I can connect BT headphones (I have small kids and I'd like to watch TV while they nap).

- Better codec support. The TV plays some video file formats and containers (from the external USB drive) but not all. Samsung and Toshiba play pretty much everything.

- Remote control with a slide out QWERTY keyboard would be nice.

- Better over-the-top app support. VieraCast has Picasa but not Flickr.


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 good the PQ was actually was.

8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma.
None that comes to my mind right now.

9. Do you really think that today's "Prices" are worth it.
Yes.

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

1. The "Model" you have: Panasonic 55VT30

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model": Overall package; PQ, viewing angle, connectivity.

3. What you like best about your Plasma: picture quality even without calibration

4. What you don't like about your Plasma: Vague manual, requiring some amount of guessing

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had: resilience to IR

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: It's big :)

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: not really, even though I got a good price compared to a month ago

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

1. The "Model" you have.

Model: LG 60PV450

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

Have had LCD/LED & own a 50" 720p Panasonic plasma, so plasma was the only choice for me & bigger.

3. What you like best about your Plasma.

The size! Fits perfectly in my living room & picture quality is fantastic after adjusting the isf controls. The usb feature is nice for photo slideshows!

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

Nothing really, or maybe that the remote arrows are hard to get the tv to respond to unless you hit them just right but am using a Harmony remote otherwise, so no biggie. And the mirror glass is there but you don't notice it after a while.

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

Nothing. If I'd wanted a smart tv, would've bought one.

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

If by some odd chance a part is missing don't make the customer wait 2 weeks for a replacement. Offer 2nd air or overnite shipping & have csreps be more responsive over the phone other than condescending!

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

Just how big it actually is compared to the 50" it replaces! 20% is a lot! That & how heavy it is so will definitely need 2 people to lift the thing.

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

Absolutely nothing. Initially thought it had the stand body missing but I found it the next day after checking the packaging again. But the hoops I went through between the vendor & the manuf was a nightmare!

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

They charge what they think people will pay so guess it's worth it. Did a fair amount of shopping around, so think I got the best deal for the day I bought it. Considering the tv was shipped from Montana & I live in West Texas, shipping was 4 days & you can't beat that for no sales tax!

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

This may sound silly, but this tv is my pride & joy. I'm retired & spend a whole lot of time in front of a tv these days, so having optimal viewing was paramount to me & influenced my decision to go with the LG 60". That & the LG was hundreds less than a comparable Panasonic etc. For watching HD satellite programming, to sd dvds & bluray, imho it can't be beat for clarity, color reproduction, image sharpeness & picture depth! I feel almost like I just bought a Jag XJ in my fav color!! :D

Just picked up a 65vt30 for the bedroom to replace a 50" Kuro.
http://i44.tinypic.com/4sfp69.jpg

Just picked up a 65vt30 for the bedroom to replace a 50" Kuro.
http://i44.tinypic.com/4sfp69.jpg

Miss anything about the Kuro? Black's?


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Miss anything about the Kuro? Black's?


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I still have the Kuro just in case something goes wrong with the VT. Only have about 15 hours on it so far. It seems to lack the pop of my 5020 Kuro and blacks. This is a May build set. So far it's working fine, need to get 150 hours on it and have Dnice do a cal on it before i can really judge it.

Just picked up a 65vt30 for the bedroom to replace a 50" Kuro.
http://i44.tinypic.com/4sfp69.jpg

Wow! If you have that set up in your bedroom, what the heck is in your lounge?!

1. The "Model" you have: Panasonic TC-P50ST30

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model": Overall package; PQ, viewing angle, pricing.

3. What you like best about your Plasma: picture quality!!!!

4. What you don't like about your Plasma: Nothing so far..Looks and works great. No issues as of yet.

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had: Analog Audio out, my Audio Tuner/preamp has no digital audio inputs.

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

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma: How easy it is to setup and use.

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: There is no "worth it" prices as something better/cheaper is always on the horizon. That being said I am satisfied with my purchase and the deal I got on it.

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

Just picked up a 65vt30 for the bedroom to replace a 50" Kuro.
http://i44.tinypic.com/4sfp69.jpg


lol bedroom setup

Wow! If you have that set up in your bedroom, what the heck is in your lounge?!

A cheap 1.5 year old 720p Panny plasma.:)

1. The "Model" you have: Panasonic TC-P46ST30

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model": Viewing angle, black levels and reputation

3. What you like best about your Plasma: picture quality (after calibration)

4. What you don't like about your Plasma: I'm paranoid of IR, but I'm sure I'll get over it.

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had: PIP (although I'll certainly live)

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

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma: Out of the box picture quality was disappointing. Calibration was a must.

8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma: fBr issues, but a firmware upgrade to the rescue.

9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it: My wife bought it for me for Christmas. I think she did well.

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

After braving the cold for 6 hrs, the wife and I purchased a black Friday special at 4am this year as a Christmas present to each other to start a bedroom HT. Well, me outside and her in the car sleeping.

Model: Zenith Z50PV220
Specs: 50" Class
1920 x 1080 resolution
Contrast Ratio: 2,000,000:1
600Hz Refresh Rate
100,000 Hours Life Span
Infinite Surround Sound

Loving it so far... picture is great... and although its not 3D I really cant see us watching 3D in the bedroom unless they start making porn in 3D... lol... kidding. Or am I :p? Anyways, for $500 I really couldn't turn it down. Anyone have one? Know anything about it?

Pics when its wall mounted and audio is in final resting place...

1. The "Model" you have: Panasonic TC-P50GT30

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model": Previous Panasonic 42" plasma for the last 4 years

3. What you like best about your Plasma: picture quality (after calibration)

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

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had: Nothing

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

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma: Out of the box picture quality was fantastic, I have only tweaked a bit during break in

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. I paid less for my new on that I did for one 4 years ago

1. The "Model" you have. P65VT30

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model". The reviews from pro's and owners.

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

4. What you don't like about your Plasma. Pretty heavy to move around although once you position it you don't tend to move it for years :).

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had. It's got everything I need right now but I just got it, I'm sure I'll find something(or maybe not).

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma. People want 2 pairs of 3D glasses not 1.

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma. The picture - WOW. It's brighter than I expected even in THX mode.

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

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

10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged. Make sure you have someone to help you move it around, it's pretty heavy and unwieldy although not as heavy as an old large CRT.

My mom got her Xmas gift, a 51 inch SAMSUNG 450 SERIES

I have never seen a tv like this before, what can she expect and me:eek:

1. The "Model" you have: Samsung PN51D8000

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model": Reviews and impressions on AVS Forum

3. What you like best about your Plasma: the picture is just plain stunning and it's aesthetically gorgeous

4. What you don't like about your Plasma: nothing yet

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had: maybe card slots

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: how beautiful the picture is - never saw it in person until I purchased and got it home

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 it was a bit overpriced, but still worth the money

10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged: now is the time to shop for TV bargains because CES is just days away and stores will need to make room for new product.

1. The "Model" you have. - Panasonic 65" VT30a

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model". -
I went through 5 Samsung TV's - finally got a refund and bought what I should have in the first place!

3. What you like best about your Plasma.
Love the pic quality, build quality and the fact it is buzz free :P

4. What you don't like about your Plasma.
Wish it had a swivel stand, though wall mounting will negate this anyway,
The remote is really kind of poor for a high end product, would at least expect back light - end of the day harmony one fixes this :)

For some reason it defaults to 50hz when i set it 24hz on some devices though it is probably user error and i will read up on this

Wish it used blutooh for 3d

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had.
Wish it had swivel base, back lit remote

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

Get a swivel base as standard, and spend more than $2 on the remote for a premium plasma.. PLUS use bletooth for the 3d glasses

Also work on upgrading the menu system a little, Samsungs D series menu were really nice. Wish they spent as much time on hardware as they did on software!

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

How much better the SD content looked compared to the 5 samsung plasmas/LED's i had before.

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

Remembering 24hz on my WD Live but it could be my fault

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

4k for a 65" plasma, well not really but you get what you pay for.

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

Was great getting the thing out of the box, connecting it up and everything working!!! I went through a C 63" sammy, a D64" sammy and they were very crap compared.

Tell me the following:

1. The "Model" you have. Panasonic 55ST30

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model". It seemed to have the most bang for buck factor.

3. What you like best about your Plasma. It has a gorgeous picture and is great for sports.

4. What you don't like about your Plasma. It is kind of an energy hog and the 3D is only good when it isn't very bright.

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had. More anti-glare measures.

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma. I wish that the power cord on the back was flush with the rest of the TV, I had to go through a couple of mounts to find one that worked.

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma. I haven't had any.

8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma. I had trouble finding a mount that worked with it.

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

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

4. What you don't like about your Plasma.
Wish it had a swivel stand, though wall mounting will negate this anyway,
The remote is really kind of poor for a high end product, would at least expect back light - end of the day harmony one fixes this :)



That's odd, the remote to my ST30 has a backlight. It really doesn't matter since I'm using my Harmony One, anyway.

Just installed a TC-P50ST30.

Love it love it Love it. I didn't pay for a bunch of crap I don't need. For less than a grand I got a premo 50 in. TV.

Gaming is perfect
Blue Ray is outstanding.
Price was fantastic.
Shipping was free.
No sales tax.
Delivery was a little dicey with no real way to track it but it showed up on time and in perfect condition.
It may cost me 15 - 20 dollars per year in energy cost over an LCD.
I'm a happy camper.

1. The "Model" you have.
Samsung PN59D6900

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".
Bought two UN55D6900's first and returned both of them due to jittery picture. Was told the PN6500 had all the same features. It doesn't.

3. What you like best about your Plasma.
3D Picture. Blu Ray picture

4. What you don't like about your Plasma.
TV is too heavy for the stand and it leans back.

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

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma.
Make the qwerty side of the remote illuminate like the TV side does.

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.
How many problems I have had so far trying to buy a new Samsung TV

8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma.
TV Leans back. Light level changes when in "relax mode" Screen goes darker 10 seconds after placing the TV in "standard" mode

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

10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged.
Looks like I am about to return my third Samsung. Would get the Panasonic if the TV Bezel didn't look so outdated. Should have kept my LN52B630. It worked great.

1. The "Model" you have: Panasonic TC-P60ST30

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model": Picture Quality, Reviews, Research, Amazon Prime Videos, 3D.

3. What you like best about your Plasma: Bang for the Buck, Picture Quality.

4. What you don't like about your Plasma: Weight. Very heavy compared to same size LCD.

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had: AR Coating, Slim Bezel.

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacturer" about your Plasma. Add USB ports in the back so that my wireless dongle is not sticking out on the side.

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma: How heavy it is. I'm glad I didn't have to mount it.

8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma: dithering, some picture seems fuzzy due to dithering.

9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it: Great price. Well worth it.

10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged. Doing the 100 hour burn in now. Wished it had already been done in factory.

1. The "Model" you have: Samsung PN51D7000

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model": CNET Reviews, Side by Side In store picture quality, aesthetics.

3. What you like best about your Plasma: Picture, aesthetics.

4. What you don't like about your Plasma: Leans back on stand, badly.

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had: Should have come with Skype for Samsung like D8000 (bad enough no QWERTY remote).

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacturer" about your Plasma: Webcam compatibility if not loading software/firmware for Skype and Samsung camera. FIX STAND ISSUE. QWERTY standard as in press materials.

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma: Blown away by 3D. I didn't think I'd even use it.

8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma: Aforementioned STAND dilemma, SmartHub is slow.

9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it: Compared to 5 years ago, yes. This set's price was fair amongst competition.

10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged. Thought about going with the VT but liked the look of this set better. Was looking at the LED D7000 originally was well as Sony NX720. Glad I went plasma.

1. The "Model" you have. Panasonic TC-P55GT30- yeah baby!!

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model". Professional reviews, picture quality, features (THX, 3D, Viera Connect, etc…), size, and aesthetics (awesome bezel!).

3. What you like best about your Plasma. AWESOME picture quality right out of the box (in THX), and, most importantly, no noticeable gaming input lag! (This thing ROCKS for gaming!)

4. What you don't like about your Plasma. N/A!

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had. This TV has every feature I could possibly ever want. I think a “Wii-like” remote (similar to that from LG) would be cool.

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma. Panasonic- throw your customers a freakin’ bone and throw in at least 1 pair of 3D glasses for their new 3D TV!

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma. THX + Blue Ray= Match made in Heaven!

8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma. No problemos so far!

9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it. I got my TV for a steal of a deal, but even the ‘regular’ recent sale prices are more than worth it for this TV!

10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged. I have to say my main goal for purchasing a new TV was to find the best TV for gaming. My previous TV was a Sony Bravia 42” 1080/60Hz LCD (which I really enjoyed), but wanted to upgrade in size and quality. I purchased an LG 47LW5600 LED TV that had great picture quality, but horrendous gaming input lag (even with recommended settings from here and other sites).

Back to the drawing board I went, and started to look at the possibility of a plasma TV, based on the recommendation of several hard-core gamer friends. After much research I was pretty disappointed at first to see that IR was still a ‘serious’ issue. Not to mention the recommended “100+hour” break-in period with limited to no gaming- FORGET THAT!!! Fortunately, most of the IR issues with the GT30 seem to be from people who watch ‘white’ or ‘green’ screens, sit exactly 1.2’ away, with a 60 degree viewing angle, and then, and only then, notice a ‘slight’ IR that just ‘pisses’ them off about their TV- give me a freakin’ break people!! I remembered I’m not that anal about things and decided to buy a plasma, with the Panasonic GT30 being my first choice. Well the TV Gods must have smiled on me because at that moment I was able to get a great deal on a 55” GT30, got it delivered, set it up, watched 1 movie (LOTR-Fellowship of the Ring in BR), then started gaming! I wouldn’t hesitate to say (even at the expense of making the ‘religious’ plasma freaks pass out) that I gamed a minimum of 80 hours out of the first 100 hours of owning my set. “Break-in period” be damned!! MW3, Skyrim, and Assassin’s Creed on PS3 took the honor of being my games of choice and I still can’t believe how awesome this TV is for gaming (no noticeable input lag)! Also, I’ve yet to see any hint of IR in my normal viewing, as I refuse to sit and watch a ‘white’ screen to look for it!

Every day I game or watch movies on my TV I have a huge smile on my face, and that’s all that matters.

1. The "Model" you have: Panasonice TC-P60GT30

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model": After doing some research, I went to check this one out and a few others. I liked the picture the best.

3. What you like best about your Plasma: The picture is amazing. I watched some bowl games last night and they looked incredible. Zero motion blur! I love watching football, so this was important for me.

4. What you don't like about your Plasma: I've only had it for one day, but nothing so far.

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had: None that I can think of.

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

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma: How great the picture looked in my living rooms lighting conditions.

8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma: None at this time.

9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it: YES! I paid less for this than my Samsung LED-DLP 4-years ago.

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

Philips 42PF9630A
Got it at a recycle center
It was free!!
Had to do a little work on it but got it working

1. The "Model" you have. Panasonic TCP65GT30

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".Price/PQ over comparably sized LED. Plus, been happy with my 2009 model 50" S30

3. What you like best about your Plasma.it's BIG

4. What you don't like about your Plasma.puts off quite a bit of heat

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had.has THX mode, rather tweakable...can't really think of anything.

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

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

8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma.Just bought it yesterday...no problems/issues thus far

9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it.Was an "open box" buy at Best Buy. Previous customer found it too large for their setting and returned it for a smaller unit. Definitely worth the price!

1. The "Model" you have. Panasonic TCP-65VT30

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular model? PQ, amazing sale price, internet connectivity, forum support for the model is amazing, 2011 tv of the year

3. What you like best about your Plasma. 65" size and PQ

4. What you don't like about your Plasma. Size, but it is for now the biggest VT30, did not want to wait to see if the 2012 vt50's were bigger, and would be much more expensive than the end of year deal I got on the 65". The 2nd gen one pair of 3D glasses that came with the set substandard--probably give them to get rid of stock. Since they are dated glasses, Pani could have at least put two sets of the 2nd gen glasses in the box--they sure won't be selling 2nd gens at MSRP! Bought a set of 3rd gen Pani glasses...they are much better. And one set of glasses? Come on, Pani, how about 2 sets?!?! Few people view 3d alone.

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had. Buil in hard drive for media recording

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacturer" about your Plasma. Make the power cord swappable, like on a printer; lose the silver frame around the tv

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma. Built in 2d to 3D comversion; ARC funtionality; remote app works great with my iPad 2

8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma. First one arrived with four dead pixels, had to swap for a second one. Thankfully was an August build with EPROM update and later serial number so no FBr or board issues

9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it. I paid $700 less for this Panasonic 65VT30 than what I paid for my Pioneer 5070HD (a 50" Plasma I still love) on end of year discount 5 or 6 years ago. The 65VT30 definitely would not have been worth full $4k MSRP, but bought it new at end of the year for a fantastic discount. Yes, the 2012 Pani VT50's will be announced in a few days, but only early adopter consumers with no connections generally pay full MSRP . . . I would have had to wait for end of year consumer level discount sale on a VT50 . . . So, would have been Nov/Dec for a super sale on a 2012 VT50. For me, this was a simple choice in the now for bang for the buck on a 2011 VT30 65". Even though you can spend more on an 80" TV now, I wanted the highest quality I could get in a consumer level plasma and the Pani 65VT30 at an extreme discount, and as the selected 2011 plasma HDTV of the year, and not wanting to wait another year, I am very impressed with what I bought! Yes, you still have to wear glasses for 3D, but we are a long way from a consumer priced no-glasses 3D tv. As well, since 3D tv's are generally more tech intensive in general, the 65VT30 has already proved a great 2D viewing tv. For a few dollars more, really, just a few . . . I am having an outstanding 2D viewing experience! In fact, for just a few dollars more than a 2d only Pani model, I would have bought the 65vt30 even for 2d viewing only

10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged: if you buy, you really want to do a 100 hour break-in slides, at least 200 hours for gaming. Just setting up the slides out of the box on this plasma, "menu" burned in . . . But the burn-in/break-in slides took care of that quickly . . . Started using set after 200 hours of conditioning slides and now have zero Image Retention. if you do not condition the tv out of the box, chances are you will have significant IR problems. Also, the break-in slides I ran on the first set revealed four dead (not stuck) pixels in the first 24 hours of running them...without the slides I might not have known about the dead pixels until after my allotted return time. After seeing the dead pixels on the slides, was able to swap for same new model fast. Zero problems on the 2nd unit.

Bottom line? At a discount, this is an amazing, feature rich 65" plasma!

1. The "Model" you have. Panasonic TCP65GT30

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model". Price and picture quality versus comparably sized LED.

3. What you like best about your Plasma. It has a beautiful picture. It also it in the wall where the old TV was located almost perfectly. Just a slight tweak and a new wall mount from monoprice.com.

4. What you don't like about your Plasma. nothing

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had. Has everything I need.

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacturer" about your Plasma. Add the 3D glasses in the purchase.

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your. It had a September build with a serial number that made me happy.

8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma. I have had it since it was delivered Christmas Eve day and it had worked flawlessly.

9. Do you really think that today's "Prices" are worth it. In 2004 I paid more than 4K for a Mitsubishi Diamond Series 65" rear projection with a great picture. This one is even better at almost 1/2 the price.

1. The "Model" you have.
Pioneer Elite PRO-111FD

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".
I am a fan of the 8g Kuro sets, and finally found a 9g at a reasonable price (used).

3. What you like best about your Plasma.
The black levels, and the color accuracy.

4. What you don't like about your Plasma.
Nothing really to complain about, but if I had to complain it would be that I wish the 111 had its inputs from underneath vs how they come right off the back of the set as (opposed to my 8g), had to use an hdmi elbow when wall mounting.

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had.
Has everything I am looking for in a tv, I didn't want 3d or a "Smart" tv.

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma.
Get back in the tv business.:)

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.
How great the pq was, and the improvement over my 4280.

8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma.
Have to unlock the set to get the most out of it, need to have the tv plugged in and hooked up to control cal to adjust settings when using isf day/night modes.

9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it.
Purchased used so this doesn't apply.

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Mine is not new now, I actually bought it last year when are other one blew on Christmas day! I went out and started looking at LCD, LED and Plasmas. I immediately concluded that I didn't like LCD or LED due to non-smooth jerky motion of fast moving objects on the screen, even with higher hertz systems, also to me the color didn't seem quite right, too harsh in appearance for my taste. So I started looking at Plasma's and fell in love with the picture quality. After looking at a bunch of different brands the Panasonic Viera and the LG seemed to have the best picture with a slight edge toward the Panasonic. And since I knew that LG was the old Gold Star company known for low quality stuff I was a bit leery of them, probably not for good reasons today. So I ended up getting a 42" because the one place had it on sale for $429. Then I also decided to modernize my DVD/VCR combo to a Panasonic Blu-Ray and got a BDT210 Neither are top of the line Panasonic but I don't really get much into video and my wife doesn't care, so going from a 27" tube tv to a 42" was a big difference for us. I also felt anything too big would draw the center of attention of the room towards the TV.

Picture quality wise the Panasonic TV is great...actually more like fantastic. But being a lower end set the speakers are not that great. However my wife doesn't really care about sound quality, only I do, but for watch tv shows it's fine, but when we watch movies I put it through a pair of JBL L7's and get the realism of the sound.

Side note, the BluRay player models BDT210 (the one I got) and the 310 has simulated tube sound for playing CDs. It does seem a bit different then playing it through the Marantz CD player, is it better? I don't know, just different. But I leave it on the tube sound effect for everything just because it seem a tiny bit smoother.

I just picked up a 55st30. I was surprised to find that it is a june build but I'm keeping my fingers cruised that I dont have fbr...lol...

Two and a half weeks ago bought the Panasonic TC-P42ST30. I originally thought I'd get an LED set, but after reading here and actually seeing the edge lighting of the LED's shining through I went with the plasma. I went ahead with the ST30 instead of the S30 based on better specs and I couldn't be more pleased with the picture. The build date on the set is November 2011, so I shouldn't have any issues with floating blacks. Also I haven't noticed any pink or green blobs. I didn't buy the set for it's 3d capabilities but hope to try that out in the not too distant future.

The model plasma I have: Panasonic plasma TCP54vt25
I am in love with it
Comcast HD package
Panasonic blu Ray
Samsung dvd home theater in a box ( my next project in upgrading this system)
several blu Ray: 50+
many dvds: 200+
6500K backlight
and got work on wire management: Ha

I AM VERY EXCITED ABOUT BEING A PART OF THIS FORUM!

1. The "Model" you have. Samsung PN51D550

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".Picture quality and the price.

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

4. What you don't like about your Plasma.The possibility of burn ins, this forum will drive your crazy!!

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had.I sometimes wish I had a smart TV option, but I have my PS3 so I don't need it.

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma. Get the "popping" issue taken care of.

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.THe amount of options

8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma.None so far, fingers crossed!

9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it.Absolutely not. I got my plasma from Best Buy for $960, but I got a $130 gift card. So essentially I pad $830, I think that is pretty good.

10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged.I love my plasma and hope it never gets burn ins!!

I just picked up a 55st30. I was surprised to find that it is a june build but I'm keeping my fingers cruised that I dont have fbr...lol...

Has the June build been an issue for you?

1. The "Model" you have.
PanasonicTC-P60ST30


2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".
Was torturing myself, really wanted the 65VT30 but could not decide. Costco had at a nice price, so I tried it.

3. What you like best about your Plasma.
The picture just looks amazing to me.

4. What you don't like about your Plasma.
Quite a lot of glare in my bright room during the day, have to close the curtains. But amazing at night which is when I watch anyway

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

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.
Netflix looks amazing, very surprised. Connected by ethernet cable.

8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma.
None, no blobs, fluctuations, etc.

9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it.
for the ST30, ABSOLUTELY.

1. The "Model" you have.
Panasonic TC-P65VT30 (few weeks ago, living room)
Panasonic TC-P58VT25 (2 years ago? basement)

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".
LCD screens look unnaturally bright to me, I am just a plasma guy I guess. I wanted my TV to look its best watching movies in a relatively dark room, as opposed to watching football on sunny Sunday afternoon.

I took a hard look at the corresponding Samsung (PN64D7000?) because of good reviews and because it was aggressively priced at my preferred dealer (Abt). But I just liked the Panasonic picture better. I have really loved my TC-P58VT25 and didn't want to switch. Abt gave me an equally-aggressive price for the Panasonic and that sealed the deal. The next level up TVs (Sharp, Elite) were really nice but too expensive to justify the $$ for me, YMMV.

3. What you like best about your Plasma.
I feed immersed in what I'm watching and the picture just seems natural and never intrudes, and if I ever stop to notice the picture, I always feel "wow that's a really nice TV picture," ...except...

4. What you don't like about your Plasma.
...it's not a star performer when there's bright sunlight in the room. The glass panel in the TC-P65 makes this slightly worse than the TC-P58, BUT the trade-off with the glass is the peace of mind knowing that screen is protected. And the TV looks like a giant iPad, if you like that aesthetic, which I do. So if had the choice I'd keep the glass, at least while I have kids.

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had.
Can't think of one with the TC-P65VT30.
With the TC-P58VT25, I'm a little p-o'ed that the Panasonic iPad apps don't support it. I have a two-year old ethernet-connected TV and it seems they've abandoned it. Not nice.

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma.
Support it generously on the software side, it's a trust/coolness/loyalty thing.
Also, use Apple as your standard for user-interface elegance and simplicity. Like the Apple TV remote, for example. With the TC-P65, HDMI 1 maps to keypad 2, HDMI 2 maps to keypad 3... remote has a gazillion cheap soft squishy buttons, etc. ... it's not bad at all compared to other TVs, but it could be so much better.

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.
How much thinner and better designed for wall-mounting the latest TC-P65VT30 is compared to the TC-P58VT25. It's nice even if you don't wall-mount.

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

9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it.
Yes, I bought one and liked it enough to buy another one. They do keep getting better.

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

Tell me the following:

1. The "Model" you have.

Panasonic 58PZ700U bought 4 years ago.

Can't believe it has been four years already. Still loving this set and its "perfect" picture, well, ya know what I mean....just breathtaking picture....no real problems encountered.....never a stuck pixel in all these years. Yes, the blacks could be better but that is always the case it seems.

P.S. I find it amusing when I read about some of the weight complaints on 60/65 inch pannys for the more current models. A quick look shows them weighing in around 90 lbs. LOL, this baby, at 58" weighs a hefty 165 lbs. I am just glad to see that the weights are thankfully coming down over the years so my next purchase will be a light weight even if I go up in size.

1. Panny P50GT30

2. I was all set to get the ST30 but no stores (BB) within 20 miles had them in stock. Sears came to the rescue with an online midnight madness sale where the GT was cheaper than in the stores stores and they had free delivery. pulled trigger

3. I like the HD best. I've been without TV for a couple months, my old was a beautiful 32" Sony WEGA CRT that died on me. HD is truly amazing looking.

4. I really don't like the blatant Fluctuating Brightness. It's broke out of the box. My model is from July 2011 and suffers from that problem. Also, sound is less than stellar but I sort of expected that. Don't really like the config on the remote.

5. Things I wish it had...everything my old TVs had
Dual Tuner or multi-signal PiP
PiP in general
Enter key for channel entry - I hate waiting that 1.5 seconds :)
Time display when changing channels
Favorites Preview in PiP windows
Commercial Skip - hit a button to start a 30 second timer...change channels. When the timer is up it takes you right back to the channel you started on. Hit butting multiple times to add additional 30 seconds. Best TV feature ever.

6. message to the manufacture: If it takes you 2 years to get it right, take the 2 years and get it right. Charge an extra whatever you need to charge but at least the buyer will know they are getting a well designed and tested product

7. My biggest surprise was the ease of setup and use...and pre-existing channel labels

8. Having had it for just a week, the only problems I've noticed are the fluctuating brightness and some odd sound issues which may just be a result of enabling the surround effect.

9. Today's prices are totally worth it. I was ready to buy a Plasma a few years ago and was looking to spend almost twice what I payed for my new one. This new one is better in every aspect and cheaper. Well worth the price.

10. The only advice I can give is if you buy a beautiful widescreen television, don't watch any programming all stretched out. It completely defeats the purpose of the TV.

1. The "Model" you have. Samsung PN51D490

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model". The price. Got it at the store that I work at and they price matched it for $599.99 with one pair of 3d glasses, then I got 10% employee discount, 5% card discount and I had $230 in gift cards so it was only $333.33 after tax out the door.
3. What you like best about your Plasma. The usb hub that will let me plug a external hard drive in and reads most formats (expect m2ts) Love the 3d also. Didnt think i would use it to much but how my collection has grown.
4. What you don't like about your Plasma. doesnt play m2ts files from usb
5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had. full 1080i but it looks good to me.
6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma. make the remote not so huge..
7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma. how big it was. I went from a 32 inch jvc lcd. this looks huge in my apt.
8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma. none yet fingers crossed. :D
9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it. prices are dropping fast. and with 4k tvs on the way in the coming years its gonna get cheaper for these.
10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged. I wish charter cable had some dang 3d channels haha

As I said in the LCD version of this thread, i HATE the title of this thread. It makes me cringe every time I read it.

As I said in the LCD version of this thread, i HATE the title of this thread. It makes me cringe every time I read it.
Well, if you don't like it... don't post! ;)
Plasma's Rule!!!

1. The "Model" you have.

Panasonic TC-P60GT30. October 2011 build.

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

Reviews, features, quality and end-of-year pricing

3. What you like best about your Plasma.

big beautiful picture

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

I am noticing some buzz, but knowing that my pvr makes a lot of noise and it's now in an open cabinet, I'm not sure what I'm hearing in quiet scenes. Is it the pvr or the tv? not sure.

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

Everything is awesome so far.

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

Everything is awesome so far.

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

It doesn't look as big as I thought it would. Going from a 36" CRT 4:3 HDTV, I expected it to seem bigger. It probably doesn't because with high def inputs, the picture is so good.

I expected to be able to play back audio through the tv speakers through hdmi from my pvr while having 5.1 going to my receiver through coax. I had to use rca cable to push the stereo audio to the tv. I think this is more a limitation of the cable box though.

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

Everything is awesome so far.

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

Absolutely. Especially considering my 36" tube HDTV was $3000 10 years ago.

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

Everything is awesome so far.

Hi everyone! First time caller long time listener lol. Just wanted to say hi & tell my story of my new adventure into the world of HD home systems. I looked all over for a 'Welcome New Members' forum but haven't found one. I'm purchasing my first ever flat panel TV...currently using a Vizio 32" LCD I received when my Grandmom passed away. I decided on Plasma for the color depthness & the fact that what I mostly watch is sports & movies. I've been doing my homework, researching & comparing in-store over the last month. The 3 models I was looking at were the $599 LG, Samsung & Panasonic Plasma 720p. The 1080p versions were not worth $150 extra to me considering from 10' away (my sitting arrangement) I could not tell the difference. I originally wanted the LG due to the fact that my Blu-Ray is an LG which is great so I thought I'd keep it in the family :p & the fact that it has 3 HDMI inputs vs 2 on the Sammy & Panny models. However, NO ONE had one in stock locally & I'm not a fan of ordering & shipping items of this magnitude (I work in the shipping business & I see things get broken in shipping everyday....too much of a hassle to take a chance with having to return/exchange if it's defective). So I narrowed it down to the other 2 & after playing with both models in store many times, I decided on the Panasonic TC-P50X3 for a couple of reasons. I could not distinguish the difference in the PQ of either even after adjusting the settings so that was a draw. The deciding factor for me was the internet apps available on the Panny. My Blu-Ray has Netflix which we watch a lot, but having Pandora available on the Panny was also a deciding factor because I also wanted a home theater system & I'm a drummer so music is a must have in my life :cool:. My wife & I love jamming out on the weekends. I lucked out on the pricing of everything. I got the TV for $540 thanks to a salesman at the store telling me wrong about a 10% sale he THOUGHT they were having lol. I also got a Sony DAV-DZ170 surround system for $99.93 on clearance! so together I paid $640 plus tax! It's all on layaway waiting for our income taxes to come in (hopefully next week according to the IRS website). So all-in-all I'm extremely happy & excited about my new system! I'll post some pics when I get it all & get it set up.

1. The "Model" you have.
Panasonic tc60st30

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".
I was originally going after the S30 but read reviews on this forum and other sites and made the decision to go with the st30 due to the "upgrades" the
st30 included.

3. What you like best about your Plasma.
The picture quality. First time plasma owner and i am blown away at the amazing picture even before calibrated

4. What you don't like about your Plasma.
Did not work right out of the box but after 2 weeks of going through repairs, tv was returned and works flawlessly.

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had.
Better sound out of the box, but still love everything the st30 has to offer.

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma.
Better sound built into the tv.

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.
Did not work out of the box, but panasonic fixed everything and the PQ was fantastic

8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma.
The panel and several boards needed to be replaced right of the box but none since this problem was fixed.

9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it.
I do not think tv's should be priced so high but for the PQ and size it is not too bad.

10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged.
If deciding between plasma and LED/LCD, do not be scared off by image retention. I am sure people have had complications with this but i have not had any problems with IR so far. I do not baby the tv but i am aware to not view programs with static images for 6 hours or so. just have to be conscientious about the tv.

1. The "Model" you have.

Samsung PN59D7000. December 2011 build.

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

I had my eye on this model for 6-8 months but could never pull the trigger due to the fluctuating brightness that everyone was complaining about. Once I saw that there was a fix for the issue I wanted to get one before they were sold out. I have a Panasonic plasma but have always found that I tend to like the colors and overall PQ better on the Samsung models.

3. What you like best about your Plasma.

Amazing picture quality and despite my initial concern, I don't feel that the 59 inch screen is too big for my seating area.

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

Slight buzzing noise that I can really only hear in the main seat that I always sit in.

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

Nothing as of now but I guess I would have prefered to have it be ARC compatible for HDMI once I get the receiver for surround sound.

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

Nothing except for try to find a way to tone down the buzzing.

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

I was worried the PQ would appear to be much "worse" when watching FiOS - due to the screen size being much bigger than my old 46 inch Panasonic. I'm amazed that the picture seems to be so good and I'm ecstatic that I chose to bump up to the 59 inch version.

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

Nothing besides the buzzing.

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

Would prefer the "top end" plasmas such as this model hover more around the $1,500-1,700 range. However, it's hard to complain when I consider that I spent less on this TV than I did on my 46 inch Panasonic PZ85U back in 2008.

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

Everything is amazing so far. I just hope I don't have any issues with screen burn in and that the buzzing issue becomes less noticeable over time. I'd also like to thank zoyd, Larry, and others for figuring out a fix for this model so that I could finally feel comfortable making a purchase. Applying that fix via the emulator was kind of cool.

I just bought it last week at Target, Panasonic TC-P55ST30 and we are very happy with it. I love the fact that it's 3d and most of all the size and PQ is great. Target had it on sale for $999 and I couldn't pass it up, but it was my Wife who the star of this one. After coupons and her Target discount, we only paid $712.95, so I guess that's the best feature. :)

1. The "Model" you have. Panasonic 55GT30
2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model". The size worked very nice with my existing cabinet. The ST was to big.

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

4. What you don't like about your Plasma. So far nothing

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had. It's good the way it is.

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. Not a problem with the TV but the swivel mounting bracket was very hard to get perfect. Most people just hang them on the wall. Mine going into a cabinet I had to be at the perfect height as well as perfectly plumb and level and flush with the face of the cabinet.

9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it. Yes I would pay more for one made in the USA

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

I’m glad I stumbled into this thread and really appreciate the wealth of information that has been posted here.I ran the slides and I am using The D-nice settings. I think the THX setting for BD movies is perfect. I watched Apocalypto although to graphic for HD it is perhaps the best reference movie. The colors looked perfect and motion was fantastic there are crowd scenes where the entire picture is moving between the detail and color I could not see one defect.

For cable that setting looks a little dark I used Dave O setting for the custom menu but I do not want to change the values for the D-nice settings. So I did not install the 2.1 luminance update. It looks pretty good for a HD signal but for SD the THX is better.

you can clearly see the old set compared to the new set

1. The "Model" you have.
SAMSUNG PN59D8000

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".
I love watching movies and it was a choice between this model and the Panasonic VT30. I ended up choosing the D8000 due to the fact of price and quality.

3. What you like best about your Plasma.
The picture quality is exceptional and it has a very thin bezel. I have a Samsung HLT5676SX/XAA and it has great picture; but the detail is not where I wanted it to be.

4. What you don't like about your Plasma.
The infamous buzzing noise is kinda annoying but its easy to tune out. What I really don't like is how flimsy the plasma feels on the stand.

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had.
Honestly I wish there were a hdmi or dvi output. It would just be a nice feature to have in case I wanted to output local broadcast channels to a projector for big games or other such events.

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma.
For the amount of money that you pay for a top of the line HDTV at least include a pair of 3D glasses with it.

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.
The biggest surprise I had was how heavy it was for its size. My DLP doesn't weigh anything compared to the Plasma.

8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma.
I cannot get the wireless connection to stay connected on Smart Hub. Every time I try to connect to Netflix it tells me there is no connection and then it kicks me out of Smart Hub.

9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it.
Honestly, I paid less money for the D8000 than I did when I purchased the HLT5676 over four years ago. So yes I believe that some of today's prices are definietly worth it.

10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged.
I wish there were more than basic information in the manual. If there were a picture calibration manual in the box I think it would be a great bonus. Most people that purchase top of the line HDTV's want their tv's calibrated in some way. Dynamic doesn't solve everything.

1. The "Model" you have.
Samsung PN64D7000

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".
It was the largest size that would fit in our piece of furniture. The Panasonic VT30 wouldn't fit, so that left the GT30 and the Samsung. The Samsung was cheaper!

3. What you like best about your Plasma.
Awesome black levels. It's a huge step up over our Sony rear-projection LCD (from 2005.) BluRays, TV, and movies all look amazing.

4. What you don't like about your Plasma.
Slight buzzing noise when the TV is muted. The TV is wobbly on the stand. The on-screen keyboard should be better (like the PS3 keyboard.)

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had.
Universal remote. Better on-screen keyboard.

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacturer" about your Plasma.
Make the stand sturdier! It's almost scary how unstable it is (and yes, it was screwed on properly.) Eliminate the buzzing and brightness pops! And like most people say, include some 3D glasses! The production costs can't be that high, so they should definitely be included.

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.
Weight and awesome picture quality.

8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma.
Like I said above: buzzing, brightness pops, unstable stand.

9. Do you really think that today's "Prices" are worth it.
It was $900 cheaper than our 55" Sony Wega from 2005. It's still a hefty investment, but the prices keep dropping.

10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged.
Paid $2146 from Vann's via Amazon. Free shipping, no tax.

1. The "Model" you have.
Panasonic TC-P65ST30

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".
I've been convinced for quite a while that Panasonic plasmas are the closest thing out there to CRT (since the Kuros are no more). LCD tech is great but black levels are a problem, and motion is a problem. (The Sharp Elite has licked the black level issue, but I don't have $6k+ for a TV!) (LCD sets just don't have the smooth, natural motion of a CRT... or Plasma.) Given the relatively small differences between the ST/GT/VT models, and the amazing price I got for my ST30, that's what finally convinced me to go for it.

3. What you like best about your Plasma.
1080p. HDMI input without needing to convert with a special converter box (like I had to with my CRT) Mounts on the wall so my living room is suddenly larger! Lower power consumption compared to my CRT.

4. What you don't like about your Plasma.
I wish I didn't have to worry AT ALL about burn-in. I had to with my CRT. Now I have to be careful with my Plasma. My wife's LCD is nowhere near as nice, but at least I don't EVER have to worry about burn-in... a good thing, since she forgets and leaves things frozen on screen for hours on end!

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had.
Umm, lower blacks, brighter overall picture, 100% burn-in proof, and better power consumption? Actually, I wish they came in bigger sizes. (The 80"+ commercial grade Panny plasma for $16k doesn't count!) It was a VERY tough call between the Sharp 70" LCD and this 65" Plasma, because I really wanted to go up in screen size, not down.

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacture" about your Plasma.
Fix this green/pink tint/blob issue. So far my TV is free of this! But now I'm worried about it. :( Make sets bigger than 65"!!!

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.
It's awkward! I can lift 100 lbs no problem, but there's no easy way for one person to lift a 100lb, 65" screen by themselves. I didn't anticipate needing help just getting it out of the box! (Again, I could manage the weight, but there's just no way to hold it up without risk of damage to the screen.)

8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your Plasma.
So far none... but I've only had it here a few hours. ;)

9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it.
I got an amazing deal, so yes. I couldn't afford to upgrade right now if I had had to pay full price. But I paid $1500 at my local Fry's Electronics, a normal retail B&M sale, and I can easily return it in 30 days if needed. Amazing sale price! And an amazing deal compared to the $2500 I paid for my 65" CRT, 10 years ago. I hope this one lasts as long!

10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged.
Anyone in the LA area interested in buying a lovely, fully-calibrated Mitsubishi 65" CRT-based HDTV for a very reasonable price? :D

Uh... you don't have to worry about burn in anymore ;)

*4. What you don't like about your Plasma.*
I wish I didn't have to worry AT ALL about burn-in. I had to with my CRT. Now I have to be careful with my Plasma. My wife's LCD is nowhere near as nice, but at least I don't EVER have to worry about burn-in... a good thing, since she forgets and leaves things frozen on screen for hours on end!

Uh... you don't have to worry about burn in anymore ;)

*4. What you don't like about your Plasma.*
I wish I didn't have to worry AT ALL about burn-in. I had to with my CRT. Now I have to be careful with my Plasma. My wife's LCD is nowhere near as nice, but at least I don't EVER have to worry about burn-in... a good thing, since she forgets and leaves things frozen on screen for hours on end!

Boloney. Worry as much? Correctomundo. No worry at all? Not true. Feel free to do a search in the Plasma thread for numerous mentions of people who have had burn-in with their 2011 plasmas.

It's not nearly the concern it once was, but it's not the carefree existence of LCD, either.

This is my third Plasma in three years and I watch it no different than a LCD one and nary a problem. ;)

1. The "Model" you have.
Samsung PN64D7000

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular "Model".
Price was the primary motivating factor. It was significantly cheaper than the Panasonic V series.

3. What you like best about your Plasma.
Good god, the black level is unbelievable. My previous TV was a top of the line Panasonic from 3 years ago and this one is simply in another league.

4. What you don't like about your Plasma.
Nothing. I don't even hear a buzz.

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your Plasma had.
A free cash dispenser maybe?

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

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your Plasma.
Just how freaking big it was.

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

9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it.
Absolutely. I bought my last TV for the exact same price 3 years ago, and this one is 14" larger and has much better PQ.

10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged.
The metal framing on this TV is phenomenal. It's nowhere near as light as the stock pictures imply. It's like a brushed titanium look, very classy. Even my wife loves it.

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My GOSH Jason... that is the cleanest looking TV room I've ever seen.
I also love the seating... saw it on flickr.
I see you take it VERY seriously! Nice, VERY Nice!

BTW, where'd you hide the subwoofer?

Thanks!

The sub is off to the right from the picture, where the rest of the components are. I don't think I have a picture of it.

It's turning out pretty good so far :) I still have crown molding to put up and probably some molding on the ceiling too, but at least all the equipment is in place now!

1. The "Model" you have.
Samsung PN64D7000


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Where the hell are the wires!?!? Is that a theater room or a photoshopped picture? Got to get you to come over to my house to remodel!

Seriously.....love it. What brand and model number are those speakers?

Where the hell are the wires!?!?
What brand and model number are those speakers?
I'm assuming the wires are in-bedded behind the TV/Speakers in the wall?
What powers those nice looking speakers?