Samsung PN51D530 or Panasonic TCP50S30? which plasma tv is better?
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I heard the same thing from a Best Buy salesman. After reading all of the negative comments, I'm not so sure.
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I am in your same boat...trying to choose between a samsung pn58b650 vs. panasonic tc-54v10. Panasonic is 58" and now several hundred cheaper (with coupon code). I keep going back and forth...any help out there? Is panasonic better than samsung...as is generally stated? thanx in advance for any feedback.
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Yes Mary. S. I Suppose because I use a 50inch Panasonic Viera Plasma TV. It's somewhat smart but I know there are "Smart" TVs. Well, I'm still jamming to it today and it's a beautiful system. Most importantly, the price amazed me and I truly did my research well, probably you too, before I got it.
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I actually bought the tv i really wanted but couldn't afford. I got the Samsung PN50C8000! It's a great tv. I got it for $1,000 bucks. I'm not sure about the Panasonic but my brother got the Samsung PN50C7000 and it's just like my c8000. You really can't tell the difference. There is definately no buzzing coming from my tv. You can't buy a tv based on what other people say. All tvs will have some that come off the assembly line that are defective. Just buy the tv you like. If it turns out to be a piece of junk start saving for the next one. If i were you i would go ahead and get the Samsung. It has a great picture. Enjoy I actually bought the tv i really wanted but couldn't afford. I got the Samsung PN50C8000! It's a great tv. I got it for $1,000 bucks. I'm not sure about the Panasonic but my brother got the Samsung PN50C7000 and it's just like my c8000. You really can't tell the difference. There is definately no buzzing coming from my tv. You can't buy a tv based on what other people say. All tvs will have some that come off the assembly line that are defective. Just buy the tv you like. If it turns out to be a piece of junk start saving for the next one. If i were you i would go ahead and get the... » Read More I actually bought the tv i really wanted but couldn't afford. I got the Samsung PN50C8000! It's a great tv. I got it for $1,000 bucks. I'm not sure about the Panasonic but my brother got the Samsung PN50C7000 and it's just like my c8000. You really can't tell the difference. There is definately no buzzing coming from my tv. You can't buy a tv based on what other people say. All tvs will have some that come off the assembly line that are defective. Just buy the tv you like. If it turns out to be a piece of junk start saving for the next one. If i were you i would go ahead and get the Samsung. It has a great picture. Enjoy « Show Less
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Thanks Dylan! That's great info.Acc. to this CNET posting, a 46"inch LED Samsung is around 106watts while a Panasonic Plasma is around 160 watts. Both Samsung LED TVs and Panasonic Plasmas have improved over their last year models by an impressive margins. I am still inclined towards a Plasma for reasons of black and contrast on plasma over LCDs (LCDs are improving, but not sure if they can match Plasmas yet). If Plasmas are still consuming 400watts, then the choice would have been very clear, but now bet. 100 and 150, it is not clear.
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Hello I own the p50st30 and am an avid gamer, and I also ran the slides as well for the first 100 hours, I wouldn't even say that is necessary, but I am overly cautious when it comes to expensive toys and investments. Burn-in was a problem with some plasmas in the early 2000's after hours and hours of static images being displayed, but technology has advanced so much and panasonic has especially made an effort to fix this that I wouldn't even think twice about burn in. My friend owns a 2008 panasonic plasma and a few times he will see residual images faintly from long gaming sessions that dissapear instantly when he turns it back on or changes the screen, it also had some white slides that came with the tv settings that could be run to eliminate any apparent "burn in". Plasma offer much better picture quality at a much better value than led or lcd, it is too bad that soo many people have been scared off by burn-in stories from early generations of plasmas, they are truly excellent tvs. I would definately stick with the st30 over an LCD you wont regret it.
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The differences are minor, except for the Netflix feature. I've got the Panasonic BD-35k with NO Netflix, and a Insiginia with wireless Netflix and it's awesome !!Netflix offers HD streaming that is outstanding (no extra cost).I would highly recommend to the people at Panasonic to provide a firmware update so the BD-35k could stream. The salesperson at Best Buy said it would happen, but a year and a half later...nothing. I'm not sure if Panasonic wants to keep my business.Go with the Samsung.
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about 50% of 2009 samsung plasmas buzz. check out the avsforum there is a poll there. http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=1144869 one reason i am thinking of going panny once the price drops just a bit.
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With my Panasonic plasmas (42" and 50"), which are 2006 and 2007 models, I have found the upscaling very good. In fact, it's hard to get around them, since these plasmas have native resolutions that no DVD player can match (expect for 1080p models). 720p on both 42" and 50" models is not quite true 720p (it's acutally 768p), so no matter what, the Panasonic will be doing some upscaling. As far as medium DVD players and DVD upscalers for around $100 and below, I have seen very little difference. Even compared to my 4 year old Sony 480p player. I would say HDMI provides a smidge better detail, but it's not dramatic by any means. I haven't tried the up-market upscalers (Oppo, Reon chip), so I can't comment on them, but I doubt the difference would be dramatic--the Panasonic just has to do too much upscaling on it's own, regardless of what signal you send to it... My brother says his 700U 1080p also has very little difference with new upscaling DVD players as opposed to his older 480p player, so it looks like Panasonic's upscaling chips on these TV's are indeed rather good...
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A great source of info for the Panasonic TH-58PZ800U is AVS forum (www.avsforum.com). It costs nothing to join and there is a discussion/forum dedicated souly to this TV. The settings mentioned in the review here on Amazon came from that forum. There has since been other recommended or alternative settings along with some other good info.Dave
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I found it cheaper at this seller. http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/543202-REG/Panasonic_TH_42PX80U_TH_42PX80U_VIERA_Plasma_TV.htmlMaybe the price will go down more here at amazon.Also; abesofmaine.com has it with shipping and tax AND a free wall mount for $748.18 , BEAT THAT AMAZON!
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Amazon is still selling this TV, but it is a little bit more expensive. Please check http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-PN50A550-50-Inch-1080p-Plasma/dp/B0015AD2JK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8
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I bought a 50" 8UK Pannasonic tv a few years back. It had the same problem. So I exchanged it for another one. It also buzzed, but less so, so I kept it. Today, 3(?) years later, it still buzzes - especially on white or bright scenes. I'm seriously considering one of the 42" Panasonic plasmas for my bedroom, but am leaning to an LCD because I really don't want any buzzing/background noise in that smaller room.
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Thank you very much. your suggestion is very helpful. I'm leaning towards the Samsung 50" that you mention, the PN50A450.
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If you look at the first review (from G. Lavery) for the TV on Amazon, a user posts cnet's suggested settings as well as their own preferred settings. I just ordered the TV and have been looking into the same thing. Good Luck!! http://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-Viera-TH-58PZ800U-58-Inch-Plasma/dp/B001DSYNB0/ref=pd_cp_etk_ce_av__0?pf_rd_p=413863501&pf_rd_s=center-41&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B001EBEPXW&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=1FAQ4JWD2M00FX3N57W0
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I purchased a 60 inch LG plasma tv to replace a 55 inch Samsung which failed after two years of fine service. My LG is slightly better than the Samsung and neither LG nor Samsung had the screen door effect. Based on my buying experience LG is my preference.
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I actually got the Samsung PNC508000 instead of one of these. It cost a little bit more but i think i made the right decision. The picture quality is great!