Deciding between this TV and PN51F300 (Plasma). We game, watch movies, Neftlix, room gets medium light. Suggestions?
2020709
Plasmas are becoming outdated. The LED nodes produce more light and a better picture. I play xbox and watch HD movies. This TV is awesome! It is very clear and easy to setup. My dad has the same TV and he loves it more than I do.
2020710
Go with the LED version. I did and LOVE IT!! the picture is absolutely AMAZING
2020711
Go for Samsung UN50H6350 50-Inch 1080p... Its a way better than plasma, also you will save on electricity bill. Plasma consume more electricity
1489755
I've pretty much decided on purchasing the Panasonic 50PZ800U. I notice from your previous post that you have LCDs in your home as well. How would you compare the viewing experience between those and your new plasma? As far as HDTV, do you have Cable or Satellite? I currently have Satellite, but will switch to FIOS based on reviews in Consumer Reports.I really appreciate your time!
969387
The plasma is better is every aspect. The only reason you would go with LED would be to save a couple bucks on energy costs.
165402
I loved every second of my tv before I sold it, the thing that sucks with plasma is day light but at night it's crazy clear and looks like an lcd/led picture quality..... I bought the TV BC I'm a gamer, if u really want that crystal quality then tbh save that 8 Hundo spend another 5 and get the new 4k, plasma they stopped making this year it's a dead TV market finally, plasma a also tend to buzz more but there was nothing bad about the TV at all I bought it for 650 at best buy
969385
I have both the 8500 series LED by samsung and the PN58B860 plasma. The plasma has much nicer and deeper colors. It's viewing angle is also much better and does not wash out as fast as the LED one. The only downside with the plasma is that it drains almost 3 times as much energy but if you are willing to pay this much for a TV, your electric bill should not break your bank
1016883
Awesome, thanks SD! The Panny G10 and V10 sets looks great and I love plasmas (have a Pioneer 5020 up in the bonus room), but I need an LCD for my living room due to a space issue (those 2 inches make a difference). If for any reason I don't love the B750, I'll be exchanging it for a 50" G10. Thanks again!
57698
I forgot to mention; I have a separate sound system, so I'm mostly concerned with the picture. How would you compare the picture quality of the two TVs?
1201604
I own a u50 and the glare is bad, and it must be kept in a darkened room. The picture quality is decent on certain settings, with it sometimes looking washed out. This model of plasma tv wont get too bright if you want it to be.
1265192
I agree, don't let brighter mean better. If you read some of the "expert" reviews they tend to state that standard settings are more true to life. C-Net and other sights rate the Samsung picture as good as any. The sound on both TV's is adequate for everyday viewing. If you are looking for a "cinema experience" no TV sound system on its own will be great. I compared both and went with the Samsung but that is my personal taste.
2158582
All plasmas get hotter- this one seems to run about the same as my earlier 50 inch LG Plasma that I replaced with this 60 inch model. It didn't really seem to be any different if it was a blue ray versus regular TV, though.
974045
VT60 white levels are pretty good, considering it is plasma. The Samsung F8500 looks very impressive, but Samy is not experienced in making good plasmas. Panasonic plasmas have well established track record year over year and they get best reviews. If you want excellent picture quality with the best blacks and good white levels then you should go with Panasonic Plasma. If you want all the best TV-Internet-Apps experience then you should buy Samsung LCD TV. Hope that helped.
55191
I use the TV daily. It is properly calibrated and has no issues with IR and burn in. This is probably the best plasma you can buy today. Sad that they will no longer be making plasma TVs.
1283470
As far as look..the picture looks much more natural that my other lcd tvs that tend to be extra bright making the people look "too" colorful. This is most likely due to the micro dimming feature that makes the blacks more black. It gives everythign a little more depth. Cant give you info on gaming..I dont play games. It does not firefly as much as my old Samsung probably because its 240hz vs 120. Mine is the 65 inch so not sure if small models are even smoother...That would probably make gaming better if you want to play on a big screen. Good luck.
188833
There is no comparison with the Panasonic plasmas unless you move up to a VERY expensive LED. These are bargains. If you want to step up slightly in picture quality from the Panasonic S60, look at the Panasonic ST60 series. Those have a shade darker blacks and a less reflective screen. Check the CNET reviews if you have any doubt as they are well known for their reviews.
326616
This plasma is considerably brighter than most. Will it be brighter than the brightest LED? No, but I came from an LED and I have 0 brightness issues. I love this tv. It took 6 tvs before I was happy, and it was worth the hassle.
985887
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.
165400
The choice is entirely up to your viewing preferences. LED performs better in brightly lit rooms. But Plasma has the better picture hands down, and I do most of my tv viewing after work and in the evenings on weekends.