samsung ln40b630 vs panasonic tc-p42g10 vs panasonic tc-p42g15 I am undecided about which HDTV of the above models to buy (Panasonic[Plasma]/Samsung [LCD]) Panasonic does not offer USB connection (is it really useful?). Any advice is welcome!! samsung ln40b630 vs panasonic tc-p42g10 vs panasonic tc-p42g15 I am undecided about which HDTV of the above models to buy (Panasonic[Plasma]/Samsung [LCD]) Panasonic does not offer USB... » Read More samsung ln40b630 vs panasonic tc-p42g10 vs panasonic tc-p42g15 I am undecided about which HDTV of the above models to buy (Panasonic[Plasma]/Samsung [LCD]) Panasonic does not offer USB connection (is it really useful?). Any advice is welcome!! « Show Less
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What a coincidence that research lead us to the same two choices! :) Thank you so much for your detailed reply! Your experience is of great help for me!I finally decided to buy the G15, which seems to be the same as the G10, except that it is thinner.http://img18.imageshack.us/img18/1236/2009viera.jpghttp://www.practical-home-theater-guide.com/panasonic-plasma-hdtv-2009-3.html
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I have had Panasonic Plasma TV's for over 10 years. Never a problem. Currently have a 54 and a 42. 65VT60 on order. Picture quality has been outstanding.
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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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Has Panasonic replaced the th-50pz800u TV now? Or are they about to replace it? I do not understand why Amazon no longer stocks it. I have read many rave reviews of this particular set and I planned to buy one this week. Did I wait too long and it is now out of production and being replaced with a new 2009 model? If so can I be sure the new replacement model will be as good or better than the panasonic th-50pz800u?
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I bought a LN52B750 after a great deal of research. Unfortunately, I cannot take anymore of the fake looking/soap opera/camcorder type picture with this tv, especially after adjusting to minimize blurring. Due to headache and visual strain, I even stopped watching this tv and I am sending it back for a plasma. Hope that helps.
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I personally like the 50" Panasonic plasm. I have mostly looked at the 50PZ700u. I person I work with, who is a stickler for this kind of stuff, bought this TV and really has enjoyed it. According to him you really cant beat it without going up in price by a few thousand dollars. Just as a side note, best I can tell these couple of models use the same panel and just have a few minor differences.50PZ700U - My preferred right now50PZ750U - Same with some more plugs and color settings. Costs more as well.50PZ77U - Not totally sure what the difference is, but it seems very similar. I personally like the 50" Panasonic plasm. I have mostly looked at the 50PZ700u. I person I work with, who is a stickler for this kind of stuff, bought this TV and really has enjoyed it. According to him you really cant beat it without going up in price by a few thousand dollars. Just as a side note, best I can tell these couple of models use the same panel and just have a few minor differences.50PZ700U - My preferred right now50PZ750U - Same with some more plugs and color settings. Costs more as well.50PZ77U - Not totally sure what the difference... » Read More I personally like the 50" Panasonic plasm. I have mostly looked at the 50PZ700u. I person I work with, who is a stickler for this kind of stuff, bought this TV and really has enjoyed it. According to him you really cant beat it without going up in price by a few thousand dollars. Just as a side note, best I can tell these couple of models use the same panel and just have a few minor differences.50PZ700U - My preferred right now50PZ750U - Same with some more plugs and color settings. Costs more as well.50PZ77U - Not totally sure what the difference is, but it seems very similar. « 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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It's not the Panasonic, it's the Samsung. Many people go out and buy these LCD's with 120 refresh rates only to find themselves with the same thing you are talking abouta nearly "too clear" or "soap opera" looking picture. Go out and read the reviews for the 120 refresh sets. Many people find themselves preferring a little extra judder from the 60 refresh than the picture being almost too realistic as you stated; others say it's worth the trade off, it all personal perference. I know for sure the Samsung LCD 600 series are 120 refresh for sure. Being you feed it such a nice clean 1080P signal with the panny and you get the result. Bottom line is that effect is not from your DVD player. It's not the Panasonic, it's the Samsung. Many people go out and buy these LCD's with 120 refresh rates only to find themselves with the same thing you are talking abouta nearly "too clear" or "soap opera" looking picture. Go out and read the reviews for the 120 refresh sets. Many people find themselves preferring a little extra judder from the 60 refresh than the picture being almost too realistic as you stated; others say it's worth the trade off, it all personal perference. I know for sure the Samsung LCD 600 series are 120 refresh for sure. Being you feed it... » Read More It's not the Panasonic, it's the Samsung. Many people go out and buy these LCD's with 120 refresh rates only to find themselves with the same thing you are talking abouta nearly "too clear" or "soap opera" looking picture. Go out and read the reviews for the 120 refresh sets. Many people find themselves preferring a little extra judder from the 60 refresh than the picture being almost too realistic as you stated; others say it's worth the trade off, it all personal perference. I know for sure the Samsung LCD 600 series are 120 refresh for sure. Being you feed it such a nice clean 1080P signal with the panny and you get the result. Bottom line is that effect is not from your DVD player. « Show Less
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Panasonic VIERA TC-P50VT25 50-inch 1080p 3D Plasma HDTV, BlackIt says it's 3D and these were introduced in 2010. Read the reviews, they talk about the 3D quality.The 2010 top of the line VT20/VT25 models were the very first to introduce 3D. http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-10466702-1.html?tag=contentMain;contentBody;2nhttp://ces.cnet.com/8301-31045_1-10427983-269.htmlLooks like you're good to go!Of course, as I'm sure you know you need 3D glasses that work with a Panasonic HDTV and any model of 3D Blu-ray player. Panasonic VIERA TC-P50VT25 50-inch 1080p 3D Plasma HDTV, BlackIt says it's 3D and these were introduced in 2010. Read the reviews, they talk about the 3D quality.The 2010 top of the line VT20/VT25 models were the very first to introduce 3D. http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-10466702-1.html?tag=contentMain;contentBody;2nhttp://ces.cnet.com/8301-31045_1-10427983-269.htmlLooks like you're good to go!Of course, as I'm sure you know you need 3D glasses that work with... » Read More Panasonic VIERA TC-P50VT25 50-inch 1080p 3D Plasma HDTV, BlackIt says it's 3D and these were introduced in 2010. Read the reviews, they talk about the 3D quality.The 2010 top of the line VT20/VT25 models were the very first to introduce 3D. http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-10466702-1.html?tag=contentMain;contentBody;2nhttp://ces.cnet.com/8301-31045_1-10427983-269.htmlLooks like you're good to go!Of course, as I'm sure you know you need 3D glasses that work with a Panasonic HDTV and any model of 3D Blu-ray player. « Show Less
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Hello John Nolan, From all the research I have done, This item will not work together. The Panasonic DMR-BWT820 will not recognize the camera. I recommend the Panasonic (TY-CC10W Skype-Enabled Camera) http://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-TY-CC10W-Skype-Enabled-Camera-Model/dp/B003LYO3LE , The best advice i can give you when dealing with Panasonic. If you go Panasonic stick with Panasonic. when it comes to peripherals for their devices. As for connecting this T.V camera to your Samsung T.V please see below and this is is from the Logitech Website ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The following list shows the internet TVs that are compatible with the Logitech TV Cam for Skype: Compatible Panasonic 2011 USA Models TC-L32DT30 TC-P55ST30 TC-P60ST30 TC-L37DT30 TC-P55VT30 TC-P65GT30 TC-L42D30 TC-P50GT30 TC-P65ST30 TC-P42ST30 TC-P50ST30 TC-P65VT30 TC-P46ST30 TC-P55GT30 TC-65PST34 TC-P55GT31 TC-P60GT30 Compatible Panasonic 2011 Japan Models TH-L37RB3 TH-P46VT33 TH-L32DT3 TH-L32RB3 TH-P42VT3 TH-P50GT3 65VT3 TH-P42VT33 TH-P46GT3 55GT3 TH-P46ST3 TH-P42GT3 TH-P50VT3 TH-P42ST3 TH-P50VT33 TH-L37DT3 TH-P46VT3 TH-L37DT33 NOTE: Although the Logitech TV Cam for Skype currently only supports the above list of Panasonic internet TVs, we're working with other TV vendors and manufacturers to make it compatible with additional internet-based TVs in the future. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ I hope that helps and best regards. Robert K.
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The Panasonic Viera line is one of the BEST sets rated by Consumers Digest, CNET, etc...I have the 50PZ700U...it is phenomenal...(it IS rated the best)...The only time any LCD TV is better is if you have bright lights shining on the screen...in that antireflective coatings aren't all that great...But Plasma beats LCD any day...especially in a low line Samsung...You want LCD...at least buy a Sharp Aquos or a Sony...Plasma...stick with Panasonic...unless you want to spend more thatn you need to for a Pioneer...
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My new 50" S30 is not as bright as the 3 year old 42" (720p) Panasonic plasma it replaced. The picture quality, however, is much better than the old plasma. It took me a couple of weeks to get used to it, but now it doesn't bother me (installed in my basement, little natural light) And keep in mind no plasma will be as bright as a LCD HDTV.
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Increase the backlight of the plasma if you want to compare them at similar levels of brightness. Consider what you will be watching (b750 handles standard definition DVD's and programing better), is sharper, and can be brighter for well lit rooms whereas the plasma will have more natural flow of high speed motion, better blacks when your lights are down, and "picture quality". Really, I find that "picture quality" is "signal quality" of the program you are watching and how well your machine can display it. LCD's have less blurring than before, plasmas have less burn in and ghosting, and to be dead honest with you- most of us are not videophiles and will not see the difference. I bought the b750 on sale and its very good and playing high definition and standard definition. I am particularly happy with it because most things I watch are NOT blue ray and the TV does an overall good job handling that media. It also looks nice which is a plus. Best of luck...
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4K TVs by contrast are resolution enhanced but rely on the same LCD front panel (twisting crystals) with a backlight source (LED). While there have been incredible improvements in LED TV black levels, they still don't match the best plasma TVs, which is one of the biggest factors in a superior picture. Plasma TVs have a big enthusiast following. Look up articles about the Pioneer Kuro. Look up how a lot of those Pioneer engineers moved to Panasonic. And the disappointment when Panasonic decided to stop making plasma TVs. There's a reason why these TVs are up in price... but it's more so nostalgia. I agree with you, it's NOT worth the price. If you want a plasma TV, get the Samsung 8500 for half the price. But I would also say that right now is a bad time to buy ANY expensive TV since the industry is in-between technologies. What TV channels feed 4k? I would wait if you're in that price range. Prices are going to drop quite fast.
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Haluk,Thanks for the response; I realize now that I actually have the Panasonic TH-50PX77U, but I'm guessing that the solution is the same, and too expensive as well. Although I am in the market for a new computer, so it wouldn't have to be a VGA based laptop, but still prob. too expensive regardless?Thanks
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Hi,I ended up going with the LG 50PX950 plasma, this is my first plasma and so far I really like it.I haven't been able to try the 3d yet, as my glasses were on back order and finally shipped yesterday.Like I previously mentioned, I really did like this TV except for the ghosting issues.
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I have a Panasonic TH-L42D25A and a Panasonic N5HBZ0000056 adapter supposedly equivalent to the Panasonic TY-WL20U.However I can't get the TV to recognise it. Followed the book but it says " Please connect adapter", wants a LAN cable connection