Should i buy the Samsung PN50C7000 or the Panasonic VIERA TC-P50GT25 ? I think that both of these tvs are equally matched but i just can't decide!!!! The Samsung has more features but the Panasonic has much better reviews. Should i buy the Samsung PN50C7000 or the Panasonic VIERA TC-P50GT25 ? I think that both of these tvs are equally matched but i just can't decide!!!! The Samsung has more features but the... » Read More Should i buy the Samsung PN50C7000 or the Panasonic VIERA TC-P50GT25 ? I think that both of these tvs are equally matched but i just can't decide!!!! The Samsung has more features but the Panasonic has much better reviews. « Show Less
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It was the combination of the reviews plus the low-ball price that made the Panasonic so appealing. But at the 75% premium in the price that I'm seeing today, I'd be inclined to take a pass. Also, Amazon's introduction to consumer TV technology is better than most, and they do offer some opinions and recommendations. At this point, they definitely favor LCD technology over plasma or LED, which is not to deny the advantages of either in certain categories. One factor that's sometimes overlooked with plasma is the extra weight. Perhaps not applicable to many consumers, but if you have thoughts of moving or hanging it, the trend now is to thin and light. It was the combination of the reviews plus the low-ball price that made the Panasonic so appealing. But at the 75% premium in the price that I'm seeing today, I'd be inclined to take a pass. Also, Amazon's introduction to consumer TV technology is better than most, and they do offer some opinions and recommendations. At this point, they definitely favor LCD technology over plasma or LED, which is not to deny the advantages of either in certain categories. One factor that's sometimes overlooked with plasma is the extra weight. Perhaps not applicable to many consumers, but if you have... » Read More It was the combination of the reviews plus the low-ball price that made the Panasonic so appealing. But at the 75% premium in the price that I'm seeing today, I'd be inclined to take a pass. Also, Amazon's introduction to consumer TV technology is better than most, and they do offer some opinions and recommendations. At this point, they definitely favor LCD technology over plasma or LED, which is not to deny the advantages of either in certain categories. One factor that's sometimes overlooked with plasma is the extra weight. Perhaps not applicable to many consumers, but if you have thoughts of moving or hanging it, the trend now is to thin and light. « Show Less
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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!
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Wish I'd seen this post before buying the Samsung 55'in. LED smart T.V., you are exactly right! We got it home and had the very bad buzzing noise,called samsung they replaced speakers, but it started doing it again, called samsung again and was told by their rep. that the 2011 smart T.V.'s are now known to have this problem! Thank Goodness I still have time to return it to the store we purchased it at.
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I've had a Panny P50GT25 since Black Friday, 2010 and cannot say anything bad about it. Perfect TV. Plasmas use the energy of a 200W bulb, however. You'll notice an increase in your power bill.
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Panasonic IS the true leader in plasma although Sammys have come a long way. The features you speak of are streaming options, Pannys are thin in that area although quite a few blueray players have netflix and VUDU. The PS3 has all this plus a new 3D update. Always go with the Best Picture Quality when purchasing a TV.
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The Samsung has buzzing issues, while the Panasonics (this one at least) has not demonstrated this problem. Everything else being even would lean me towards the GT25 (which is what I bought).
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I Just bought the panasonic last week and therefore may be biased. I have watched the plasma market for five years now and I belive panasonic is the true leader. In general I would choose overall quality versus the number of "features"---or perhaps novelties. but if they are truly features you want and will use then that may be what you need.
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The 50" Panny plasma continues its perfect performance. I really do recommend it.
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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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I own the panasonic 54 inch vt25 but just from looking at the store's display models, the sony is a superior tv. It displays less cross-talk, deeper blacks, and there is (to me) by far more pop in the 3d. what bothered me most about the samsung led 3dtvs is how the image feels very "wet" or extremely glossy when viewing 3d content. I didnt get that effect when viewing the sony led. Thats my two cents. cnet reviewed the tv and compares it to the sammy and panny in a brief article herehttp://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-20009377-1.html?tag=hotTopicsBody.1
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Arthur,Cnet (www.cnet.com) which does alot of testing, rated the Panasonic 58" 800u as one of their editor's choices for 2008. As mentioned in a prior response to you, AVS Forum speaks very well of the Panasonic. Like you, I worried and researched for 3 months. While www.consumerreports.org likes the Samsungs, most everyone else likes the Panasonic. It seemed to me the jury was in favor of the Panasonic by a majority so that ended up as my choice and Panasonic also has one of the best reliabilty ratings.Dave
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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 just bought my first HDTV - the Samsung LN37A550, for playing regular movies and my Xbox 360. I did a lot of research before making the commitment, and I decided on this Samsung because of the size (not too big for my living room), the price (just over $1,000 is a great deal) and the features (HDMI hookups, 1080p). Your PS3 outputs games at 1080p, so you should definitely look for that feature to get the most out of it - the PS3 will also play blu-ray movies at 1080p and upconvert regular movies to 1080p over HDMI cables. Look for a set that has a high contrast ratio (the higher the number the more colors will look vibrant and the blacks look darker) and a fast response time (in this case the lower the number the faster, so that games and fast action sequences appear smooth). Most importantly (I think) pick a size that seems right for the room in which you will use it. There's no point dropping $$$$ on a huge TV if you have a small room - HDTV is so much sharper than regular TV, you won't need a massive set to see the benefits. For a bedroom, consider getting something either 32" or 37". Check out the Sharp LC32D64U, the Sharp LC37D62U or the Samsung LN37A550 (the one I ended up buying) for some good models at this size range. Good luck!
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Just for clarity sake, Techno Newbie quotes CNET for his Panasonic being highly rated but then calls Samsung "low line". Just to point out that CNET also named Samsung 32A450 as the best 32 inch LCD TV. If you're going to use a source to back up your opinion, don't neglect the same source when it doesn't agree with you.
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I completely agree with Stick Boy's views. You need to choose based on your needs. I went with G10 because CNET rated it as the new king of Plasma and the price was right for me. Also, the internet connectivity was a plus, so was the brightness of the TV and the fact that it is among the top 5 best selling TVs on Amazon. I didn't research S1, but chose G10 over a Samsung LN46B650.
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thanks I was thinking about waiting but doing the research it seems that there will not be any cast improvements in tech on the tv. This combined with the great prices on them are making it mighty inticing to purchase. I like my panasonic I have now but I feel the picture could be better. Thats why I want to upgrade I'm just trying to justify buying spending the money.
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Hey I know you guys posted a couple of weeks ago, but if it helps, I have owned both the 4065 and the new LN46A650. I can tell you that the picture quality on the new series is literally leaps and bounds above the older models. I personally think that the 650 series is one of the, if not the best available lcd tv on the market today. If you do not want to spend the extra money on the new series, the 4065 is much better than the 4061, has a better processor, higher contrast ratio, brighter screen for better color saturation, etc.
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In answer to your question, I am thrilled with my 75 Samsung's pictures. Have three Vizio Florida and they are a good picture but not as much depth as the Samsung. I have been told that Samsung is a better design, and having just junked an 80 inch two year old Sharp A reliability was one thing I was looking for!!
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hi, i have a similar size room, tried 26, 32 , and 37 inch. 32 is best. one thing not talked about often is, there's also a minimum viewing distance for these tvs, esp. 720p. any closer, you see the pixels, any noise in the image, etc. with a hq tv like samsung, sony, sharp, my experiments indicate for a 32" around 5 feet is about as close as i'd want to go. anything else, i'd have to go to 1080p (the sharp 32" aquos 1080p model is great up to 3 feet, but more $$). btw, right now you can pick up a samsung LN-T3242H at circuit city for $720 if you're a AAA member (you need to go to www.aaa.com/circuitcity to get a coupon code). this model is a level down from the 3253H but i picked one up yesterday and so far it seems pretty good to me. you can read about both models on amazon. good luck.
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I replaced my 7 year old Sony Bravia with the Samsung 6350. I think Samsung has a much better picture quality than Sony. You can't go wrong with the Samsung 6350....I'm very happy with mine!!
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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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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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Hi, purchased Panasonic VIERA TC-L37E3 37-Inch 1080p LED HDTV June 25, 2012 and it's still working great. Sorry could not be of more help.
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I saw both the samsung and panasonic and must say the panasonic is by far the better TV for 3D, the image actually came out of the TV as opposed to just being "deep" like the samsung, although i guess it depends on the content u are watching. Overall the picture was clearer and more brilliant in color, plasmas are superior to LCDs in picture quality in 2D so I am not surprised they also are in the 3rd dimension.