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Hello! I am trying to decide between the UN55C8000 and the PN58C8000 and wanted to get some input from owners here. I think I might be leaning toward the LED because I am afraid of image retention issues (I've never owned a plasma before), but I downloaded the owners manual for the LED and it has a warning about image retention as well--is this a valid concern, or more Samsung protecting themselves? I do play a fair amount of games. Also, how is the lag or response time on this TV, especially when compared to a plasma? I know there is a game mode that is supposed to help, but how much does it compromise the picture? The owners manual states that you may notice some picture degredation.
In Cnet's initial review of the LED tv, I believe they stated that they couldn't get it to properly handle 1080p24 content correctly--has this been fixed via firmware update?
How much more crosstalk do you get on the LED vs the plasma?
Sorry for all the questions, but I really value the input from owners and experts on this forum! Plus, this thread is so long it's hard to find exactly what you're looking for.
That IS a lot of questions
No worries, these things aren't cheap so it helps to ask around. I'll start by admitting that I am not entirely impartial. Personally I don like plasmas. I think the pictures are dull,the sets are to big and that plasma is old tech and won't be around much longer. I know there are lots of people who will disagree with that but I suspect a large number of them will be plasma owners. As you've probably guessed I have an LED C8000.
As I type my son is using it to play need for speed on a PS3 and I am not aware of any lag at all. This is playing in normal mode, not game mode. He also has GT5 and frankly I don't see how the picture can get much better. No lag, amazing pictures.
Not sure where this issue about 1080p 24 came from but it's completely untrue. As long as you have a blu ray player that outputs 24fps the tv will handle it fine. I've never had a problem and the display setting confirms it's running 1080p, 24fps.
Image retention is also not an issue on led tv's unless you want to leave the same image up for about 3 years.
Crosstalk is a contentious issue. All tv's have it but, as I have said before, it is very movie specific. Some have loads, some have none. GT5 in 3D has quite a bit if you get the settings wrong. You can set these in the tv and in the game. Get the combo right and it's superb.
Personally I think the led tv gives a bright, vibrant picture that plasmas can't match. The blacks are also superb and I would find it hard to see that a plasma could be any better. I have, however, never owned a plasma so these comments are based on what I have seen in stores and we all know how badly these can be set up so my views are probably unfair.
If you are into games, you must try a 55C800 and GT5 in 3D if you get a chance, it wll blow your socks off.
Hope some of that helped.
