what is wrong with a plasma??

[kanetrain]

So I did end up getting a plasma, and I'm very happy with it. Thanks for the input guys!

[347Mike]

So I did end up getting a plasma, and I'm very happy with it. Thanks for the input guys!

Size price, etc? I am in the market for one too so I am curious.

[SVT Lurch]

Size price, etc? I am in the market for one too so I am curious.

Look at Best Buy's web site. They were within $50 of any price I found online (except for one fly-by-night place with bad reviews that was $150 cheaper) but I was able to go pick the TV up that day.

[2K2 LS1]

I have a pretty much new 50" Samsung plasma I would sell for $800 with brand new in box tilting wall mount. Hit me up for details.

[347Mike]

I have a pretty much new 50" Samsung plasma I would sell for $800 with brand new in box tilting wall mount. Hit me up for details.

1080p or 720?

[2K2 LS1]

1080p or 720?

All my tv's are 1080p

[kanetrain]

Size price, etc? I am in the market for one too so I am curious.

I don't have the model number available right now, but it's an LG 60 inch
1080p, 600hz, 3m:1 contrast ratio, slim-line(so it only weighs around 90 lbs I believe), energy saving. The tv was only $1199, but of course I got the warranty and all that so it came out just under $1500. I had the option of going with the same tv with 3d capabilities for $300 more, but I just can't see myself using it, so I decided against it. I'm extremely happy with it so far. Major upgrade from my 4 year old 46 inch Samsung lcd.

[kanetrain]

Oh and for anyone looking, FRYs is matching online prices as well as in store prices.

[LS1Goat]

I have a Panasonic Viera 50" Plasma. It replaced a DLP that I had for years that finally bit the dust. Wife and I are happy with it. Built in Anti-Image Retention, Anti-Glare Filter, etc.. Deep blacks and vibrant colors. No motion blurring. I think it gives a more film like picture in 24p mode with a Blu-ray that is 24p. There is also a lot of room for calibrating and fine tuning a Plasma. avsforum has info on how to access the service menus to make very fine minute changes that are not available in the normal set up menu.

People don't like Plasmas because if you buy the shitty ones you have burn in issues, heavy reflection in brighter rooms, and some models are power hungry. However, if you buy good Plasmas, then you don't have to deal with these issues.

[lowthreeohz]

my plasma must be shitty then, because i have burn in issues if i watch a marathon or go on a video game bender.

however, the tv has a util that will scramble it back.. otherwise hook up an old vcr and let the "snow" fix it.

samsung 50"

[Sean88gt]

With kids, a plasma is easier to clean.

[LS1Goat]

my plasma must be shitty then, because i have burn in issues if i watch a marathon or go on a video game bender.

however, the tv has a util that will scramble it back.. otherwise hook up an old vcr and let the "snow" fix it.

samsung 50"

sounds like you have an older model. my panasonic viera has a specific "gaming mode" feature for gamers to mitigate the effects of prolonged gaming on a plasma.

and you should have a built in horizontal wipe feature specifically to erase burn in. i haven't had to use it yet on mine, but it should be there even on the older or cheaper plasma models. check your setup settings and go through the picture/video mode or anti-retention sub menu, if you have one.

[Bobby C 01TA]

Just bought a "2nd gen" Samsung Plasma and in HD/Blu Ray, the movies are brighter, more colorful and more crisp than my neighbors new Sharp Aquos LED! I'm loving my plasma!