Should i buy the Samsung PN50C7000 or the Panasonic VIERA TC-P50GT25 ? Should i buy the Samsung PN50C7000 or the Panasonic VIERA TC-P50GT25 ? I like the samsung but everyone says panasonic is better?
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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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Steve, I got it right here at Amazon. They must have only had a couple because they raised the price right back up after i bought mine. I doubt that you'll see that price anytime soon. I guess i got lucky. Amazon is very weird like that. They have great deals but you gotta watch out for them. I wish i could have got a free pair of glasses with it but i'm not complaining. I got a pair off ebay for $70 bucks. 3D is pretty cool. BYE
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That is exactly my plan. I am glad you got just what you wanted. I have been watching pricing on 5 or 6 tvs for 6 months or so. The least expensive I have seen the 7000 for is yesterdays $1220 at Amazon. And you got the 8000 for $1000? That is an incredible price! Do you mind my asking where you purchased it? Thanks also for the feedback on the similarity between the 7000 and the 8000. Good luck. Steve
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Perhaps you have already made your decision? What did you choose? This something I am also mulling over. Both seem to be very good tvs and both seem to have issues (buzzing, fading black levels, etc). When a decisding between 2 good choices is difficult, perhaps both either option is a good one? Price is important and the samsung is much less expensive. Save the money for the next hi tech device you need to replace?
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Is this TV capable of "24p"? I'm not sure what that is, but it supposedly improves the picture quality, so, and Panasonic just introduced this kick-ass BD player, which I would sooo consider buying after I get a new TV, since my 3-year old LCD (Dynex) totally stopped working about a month ago...(I'm using my gramma's 14" DTV for now, would upgrade yesterday, but I'll be w/o the necessary cash probably for another 8+ months...). Thanks.
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On my two 55 inch Viera TVs I watch channels that seem mostly to be full screen: CSPAN, news and money channels, - but no movies or sports. The great grandkids watch cartoons when I let them. We used to get a 4x3 size, but I really do not notice if pictures are HD or not. I use Direct TV satellite and pictures are sharp on the Viera when you can find a decent program. I am told that break in is not the problem that it used to be with Plasma, and Panasonic seems to have a better maintenance record than some other makes, - important for seniors who keep their things for a long time.
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A. Leetham,Thanks for the info, it was very helpful. Based on your informative review of the C7000, I've decided to hold off on purchasing the C7000 until I read your review of the C8000, and until I have a chance to see it in person. Plus, I want to take advantage of the free 3D Starter Kit that Samsung is supposed to be offering soon.By chance, do you know when the C8000 will be available for purchase?Thanks!
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I'm currently in the 50G10 vs. 50S1 research mode, too. I want Viera cast (which the S1 doesn't have) but isn't it true I can get the same Viera cast capabilities if I buy the S1 and a blue-ray player that has Viera Cast, like the Panasonic DMP-BD80 or the BD60 (which now comes free w/ purchase of the S1 [or G10] from Amazon)?
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Thanks Walker D.K. Do you think the PQ is significantly better on the G10 than the S1? I went in to BestBuy to try and compare but the two TVs were on opposite endcaps running different demos so I couldn't really compare the PQ. The BestBuy guy told me the G10 had a significantly better processor than the S1. Also, back to my original question: will an S1/BD60 combo give me full Viera cast functionality?
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I own the Panasonic, so obviously I'm biased. Worth noting that the 54" V10 has just been crowned the King of HDTVs...Buy the Panny. If nothing else, their customer service is WORLDS better than Samsung.
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I tried to find the data on CR but couldn't find it. So what issue? However Cnet rated the Panasonic higher and gave the Sony only 3 stars. So I will most likely go with the Panasonic. However SD or TM with the installed flash drive? If you go with the SD you have to buy cards that cost another $50 each. Tough choice.
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This is my third Panasonic viera. My first is 7-8 years old and I paid $1100. I'd weigh the value to you versus the price for the warranty. Knock on wood, I haven't had any problems with them!!
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Richard, yes I considered the Samsung F8500 plasma, but the Panasonic ZT60 is 10 times better. The Samsung does not have the excellent black levels the give you the depth and eye popping color and great shadow detail. The brightness is great with the Panasonic even in bright rooms plus it has a filter to minimize reflections as I have no issue with the ZT at all. I am just amazed each time I sit down and watch it how great it really is. The ZT is definitely a studio panel. There is no question, it beats the Samsung hands down. Hope this helps. Gary A
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I own the Samsung LN40B650 now and my previous was also a Samsung. My current Samsung has a brilliant picture and my experience is that it is a solid reliable brand. I have a friend who purchased an LG (don't know specific model #) and it stopped working three weeks after the one year warranty expired. (about two months ago now) She decided to get it repaired and its costing her about $400.
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This is a great TV, every reviewer gives it top notch reviews, especially for the price, so yes, I'd advise the same TV. I bought it & Ihave a little pause when tuning to a new channel, Panasonic asked me to try a new cable, which I will do. I bought from Amazon.com, the delivery man made sure the TV at least looked in good shape when it was delivered...he took the box off, etc.We are very, very happy with it. Linda
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Interesting comments. If the wiki article is right, TCL isn't such a "no name" brand after all - I live in the midwest and I have heard of RCA. They were a lot bigger in the days when tube tv's were really big, they sorta got quiet in the LCD/plasma revolution. But anyway, if TCL == RCA, I might end up choosing this TV. Target & BB have a Samsung this size on Black Fri for 328$, and it looks like Toshibas and Samsungs this size in general are the deal at 320ish this year - an extra fifty bucks off for the TCL is almost enough for a bluray player to go with it on Black Fri (yep, really). =) Interesting comments. If the wiki article is right, TCL isn't such a "no name" brand after all - I live in the midwest and I have heard of RCA. They were a lot bigger in the days when tube tv's were really big, they sorta got quiet in the LCD/plasma revolution. But anyway, if TCL == RCA, I might end up choosing this TV. Target & BB have a Samsung this size on Black Fri for 328$, and it looks like Toshibas and Samsungs this size in general are the deal at 320ish this year - an extra fifty bucks off for the TCL is almost enough for a bluray player to go with it on Black Fri (yep,... » Read More Interesting comments. If the wiki article is right, TCL isn't such a "no name" brand after all - I live in the midwest and I have heard of RCA. They were a lot bigger in the days when tube tv's were really big, they sorta got quiet in the LCD/plasma revolution. But anyway, if TCL == RCA, I might end up choosing this TV. Target & BB have a Samsung this size on Black Fri for 328$, and it looks like Toshibas and Samsungs this size in general are the deal at 320ish this year - an extra fifty bucks off for the TCL is almost enough for a bluray player to go with it on Black Fri (yep, really). =) « Show Less
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Mine is great. The picture is very good. I mean that because I have a panasonic 65vt50 and after watching that I can still enjoy watching this one. So it most not be that bad if my eyes can stand the change from the best you can buy to this tv. It's currently in my bedroom
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Price being no object I've personally narrowed it down to:1. Pioneer PDP-5010FD (not the Elite series but still very expensive)2. Panasonic TH-50PZ750UBut, since price is an object I'm weighing heavily, I am most likely getting the Panasonic, maybe even the 700U (trying to decide if I need the extra features of the 750U)I've seen enough side by side, no matter which model it always seems to go Pioneer #1, Panasonic #2, and Samsung and LG #3 with a fairly large gap between 2 and 3.
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I feel like Sony is more better than samsung compared to picture quality and sound. So I would prefer Sony. Please check the review on Cnet
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Thomas, I am so sick of trying to get the Samsung to work, that is, making VHS tapes into DVD disks. You say the Panasonic is a good one, right? Mind sharing the model number? Also, what kind of DVD's does it take? Thanks, JJ