I admit I know absolutely nothing about plasma TV, technically atleast. I know the pic is the best; hence the reason I plan on getting one. I know it's not a lot but I have a $1700 budget and want atleast a 42". Could you guys give me some suggestions? I plan on getting one in the next couple weeks. Thank you very much.
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Pioneer (best PQ for the $$$ at a premium price).
Panasonic has excellent PQ and best black levels.
Philips has great PQ and lots of features for SD and Ambilight.
Samsung has excellence in lots of areas.
LG and Vizio have their defenders.
Panasonic has excellent PQ and best black levels.
Philips has great PQ and lots of features for SD and Ambilight.
Samsung has excellence in lots of areas.
LG and Vizio have their defenders.
For $1700 I'd recommend buying a TH-42PX60U or the TH-42PD60U . These entry level Panasonic PDPs use the same glass as the high end 720p display in their category. Both of these displays are for sale at your local B&M.
For $1700 I'd recommend buying a TH-42PX60U or the TH-42PD60U . These entry level Panasonic PDPs use the same glass as the high end 720p display in their category. Both of these displays are for sale at your local B&M.
Have you considered DLP? You can get a 50" Sammy DLP for around $1400 and in my opinion it blows away all Plasma & LCD sets. You don't have to worry about IR or burn in and you can have 1080P now at a bargan price. I just got a plasma because my wife insisted on a TV can she could hang on the wall.
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For $300 dollars more you can get the Panny 50' at some of the big stores this week.
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I've seen the 50" models for $100 more than your budget. 42" models well below.
I just did this whole search, and if you're set on a plasma I would get the 42" Panny or the 50" Vizio.
I just did this whole search, and if you're set on a plasma I would get the 42" Panny or the 50" Vizio.
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I would check the price of the 4270HD from the forum sponsors. You might be surprised how close you can get to your budget. There is a reason the Pioneer is more expensive IMO.
I would check the price of the 4270HD from the forum sponsors. You might be surprised how close you can get to your budget. There is a reason the Pioneer is more expensive IMO.
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Almost every 42" plasma is 1024x768, which means it can NOT display every single pixel of 720p (1280x720). Does it really matter? You'll have to decide if you care about those extra vertical lines.
I don't think it matters. As a matter of fact, I remain in the ED camp for a 42" display. You get better contrast AND can get subjectively better PQ when viewed by the average person side by side. Add price to the equation and you have a winner.
As cheap as 42" is these days, I think the ED/HD debate is pretty useless. On to the 1080P debate...
I don't think it matters. As a matter of fact, I remain in the ED camp for a 42" display. You get better contrast AND can get subjectively better PQ when viewed by the average person side by side. Add price to the equation and you have a winner.
As cheap as 42" is these days, I think the ED/HD debate is pretty useless. On to the 1080P debate...
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When I researched these I thought the Panasonic TH42PX60U was the best bang for the buck in the 42" size. I don't really like it's cabinet/stand, but the best picture unless you wanted to spring for a Pioneer Elite or Fujitsu model.
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Resolution is about the fifth-most-important factor relating to picture quality. Contrast Ratio, color fidelity, black levels, etc. are all more important than a few thousand pixels that the average person can't even resolve optically.
Resolution is about the fifth-most-important factor relating to picture quality. Contrast Ratio, color fidelity, black levels, etc. are all more important than a few thousand pixels that the average person can't even resolve optically.
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