Help me Decide please - 50"Samsung DLP or 42" Panasonic Plasma

Things to consider.

You can get 46" DLPs if the screen size is a major concern.

The DLPS will display all 1280 pixels per row in a 1280x720 720 Broadcast wheras as many 42" plasma only eliminate 20% of the pixels in each row since they only display 1024 pixels per row using rectangular shaped pixels in order to save manufacturing cost.

Bulps are more like every 2-4 years and cost $200.

If you really want great PQ then a 47" 1080p LCD Flat Panel would be great at your viewing distance.

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Excuse me for jumping in, but could you comment on any differences between these sets on motion artifacts (i.e., plasma vs. DLP/LCOS vs. flat panel LCD)? Would one type set be better for fast action scenes, such as sports? I've seen other threads that mention the newer technologies have made faster response times better for many sets.


Thanks

When you're talking about very different technologies, as you are here, our opinions are not worth anything - you need to go see them yourself to see which is the best technology for you. I personally prefer DLP since I see screen door effects on plasmas and since (IMO) LCD is not great for fast action like sports. But others may disagree (for example some see rainbows with DLP), so there is no substitute for checking them out yourself.

Billp has anexcellent response, since there is no magic right solution for all situations,

You and your significant other have to go to a store and evaluate the PQ of the sets you are consdering at the viewing distance you will be have in your home with both SD and true HD broadcaast programs in ordder to decide what is best for your Eyes based on your viewing preferences between SD and true HD programming.

Something else maybe worth thinking about is the Samsung HL-S5087W, the newer 1080p version of Samsung's 50" DLP. It has a price pretty comparable to the 42" Panasonic plasma and has gotten mostly favorable reviews.

Per the previous poster, the 1080 Samsung is definately the better one to look at. That 1080p Samsung and the Panasonic Plasma were two of the threechoices I narrowed my selection down to. I bought the third, the Sony 50A2000. No rainbows, no screen door effect, no motion blurring. Have had it for 2 months now and am very happy with the choice.


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The only sets I saw motion blurring on where the standard LCD displays. The LCoS, DLP, and Plasma sets had no problem at all.

Alright.. I made a HUGE purchase, well huge for me.. LOL Anyway, I am curious about the Extended Warranty.. I purchased this TV from CC. However, my concern is that they DID offer me an Extended Warranty with Bulb replacement, if needed. They offer a 2 year and a 4 year EW. My question is this... I am under the understanding that the bulbs last anywhere from 2 1/2 to 3 years in these TVs... First off, is this true? 2ndly, which would be best to do? Go after the CC Warranty or purchase a least inexpensive warranty which does not cover the Bulb? I am not familiar enough with this TV... yet own enough familiarity to know I bought the TV I liked best! I realize that peace of mind is worth the extra dough up front. However, is it worth it to just get the less expensive EW from another place and keep my fingers crossed that my bulb doesn't blow in the first two years? Any input would be appreciated! Thanks!

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Jay, come on man, the sony 3lcd sets have some of the worse screen door effect i've ever seen.

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A2000 is not 3LCD technology. It is SXRD, so it is LCOS. It does not have any SDE at all. You can put your face to the screen and you won't find it.

There is the standard Sony "KDS-A2000" which is an LCD real progjection and there is the Sony "SXRD KDS-A2000" which is LCOS. If the standard one was called " LCD-KDS-A2000" it would be a lot less confusing to the public.

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NO!


The 3LCD sets are the E2000 series. The A2000 is SXRD (LCoS).


Its pretty simple.

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Them I do not understand a link like the follwing:

http://www.ibuydigital.com/product/?...TOKEN=16304168

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That would be known as a mistake. The model number and picture is of the A2000, but it's not LCD. Someone just put the wrong info in the description.