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Plasma vs LCD help, which is better?

Getting a new TV.
Right now am torn between a 50" phillips plasma, 50 samsung plasma and a 46" samsung LCD. All about $3000. All are cable ready with digital inputs. I probably won't be using HDMI any time soon. Will the LCD hold up better to a lot of use? Will all of the extras on the phillips just cause more problems?
Thanks for any input.
By the way, prefer to buy local/new in pittsburgh.
elevick
elevick OP
2,636 posts
 
Great responses.
Thanks everyone.
I'm going hunting for a panasonic!
gunbei
2,327 posts
 
Have a look:

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=676322&highlight=sxrd

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=675593&highlight=ed+hd

http://www.dtvcity.com/panasonic-plasma/panasonic-plasma-tv.php
tweakmenow
35 posts
 
Plasma has better "blacks" than LCD. Think of blacks as in bass for music. It sets the foundation for everything else.
(I own a 42" NEC plasma)
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kennyt
1,226 posts
 
FWIW I just bought the Panasonic TH-42PX60U for $2179 local dealer (Sound Advice/ Tweeter). I could only get it for <$180 less on line.... Nice set, as Tweak says, way better black level than LCD, and cheaper.... I liked the Pioneer PRo, but for 2x the price, not worth it.
thymanst
35 posts
 
I bought the Panasonic 42" plasma hdtv (th-42phd8uk) - industrial model - no tuner, no speakers - picture is by far the best i've seen anywhere (especially the black levels - when watching hi def live sports it is like looking thru a window into the scene (heard this comment from everyone thats seen the tv)I use cable box and HT for sound. I beleive there is a consumer model of this TV also.
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