Thread: Which one would you get

Samsung LN55B650 55" LCD HDTV

Toshiba Regza 55ZV650U 55" LCD HDTV

Samsung PN58B650 58" Plasma TV

Please help me pick one

Samsung 58" Plasma.

Originally Posted by KAB

Samsung 58" Plasma.

If these are the three choices, agreed.

However, this one is being released on Tuesday by Toshiba and should give the plasma a run for its money:

[ame=http://www.amazon.com/Toshiba-55SV670U-55-Inch-Backlight-ClearScan/dp/B001TOD3KA/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1243707082&sr=1-3]Amazon.com: Toshiba REGZA Cinema Series 55SV670U 55-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV with LED Backlight and ClearScan 240, Black: Electronics[/ame]

The difference is an LED backlight for each pixel that will provide much deeper blacks. They are claiming a 30k:1 contrast ratio. I for one am anxious to get a chance to see this one. Up till now, LED backlights have only been available on sets costing $4500 and up.

Bought a new Samsung LCD LN46650A in January, and really love the picture on it.
Thought a lot about a plasma instead, but the higher wattage steered me to the LCD.
jayn_j is right on that pricing on the LED back light, it would have been a budget breaker, if I would have
waited.

Originally Posted by jayn_j

If these are the three choices, agreed.

However, this one is being released on Tuesday by Toshiba and should give the plasma a run for its money:


Amazon.com: Toshiba REGZA Cinema Series 55SV670U 55-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV with LED Backlight and ClearScan 240, Black: Electronics

The difference is an LED backlight for each pixel that will provide much deeper blacks. They are claiming a 30k:1 contrast ratio. I for one am anxious to get a chance to see this one. Up till now, LED backlights have only been available on sets costing $4500 and up.

Off center viewing is still a problem for LCD no matter what type of blacklighting is used. I do have a Sammy LCD and it has a awesome picture but you do have to be close to the center to see all details and colors. I use my plasma for bigger crowds because EVERYONE watching will see the same picture no matter where you sit.

Originally Posted by tigerfan33

Off center viewing is still a problem for LCD no matter what type of blacklighting is used. I do have a Sammy LCD and it has a awesome picture but you do have to be close to the center to see all details and colors. I use my plasma for bigger crowds because EVERYONE watching will see the same picture no matter where you sit.

People have been saying this forever now, and it probably once was true.

I have one 32" LCD unit in my bedroom. If I am sitting at my computer, I am watching it at about 70 -75 degrees off the vertical centerline. I observe no significant darkening of the picture at that angle. However, I see significant distortion from that angle. People look tall and skinny, circles become ovals, etc.

You can't tell me that guests viewing from this extreme angle find it a comfortable experience. Or are you trying to tell me that plasmas somehow violate the laws of geometry?

Bottom line is that the majority of viewing is done within 45 degrees of the vertical centerline, and a modern LCD unit will have absolutely no problems delivering in that range. Distortion will become a problem long before darkening.

To everyone else, I apologize for furthering what is definitely a religious discussion here. I have no problems with plasmas, but I also think old myths need to be constantly re-examined.

Originally Posted by jayn_j

People have been saying this forever now, and it probably once was true.

I have one 32" LCD unit in my bedroom. If I am sitting at my computer, I am watching it at about 70 -75 degrees off the vertical centerline. I observe no significant darkening of the picture at that angle. However, I see significant distortion from that angle. People look tall and skinny, circles become ovals, etc.

You can't tell me that guests viewing from this extreme angle find it a comfortable experience. Or are you trying to tell me that plasmas somehow violate the laws of geometry?

Bottom line is that the majority of viewing is done within 45 degrees of the vertical centerline, and a modern LCD unit will have absolutely no problems delivering in that range. Distortion will become a problem long before darkening.

To everyone else, I apologize for furthering what is definitely a religious discussion here. I have no problems with plasmas, but I also think old myths need to be constantly re-examined.

I am not sure if you saw that I do have BOTH Plasma and LCD. You may not loose detail off angle on a 32" LCD but you do on a 52". This is no myth. This was the primary purchase of the Plasma. It fixed my problem. I am not putting down the LCD at all. I think the picture is really good. Just pointing out the fact and not myth about MY experience.

My Dad (80 yrs Old) insisted on LCD, 1080p) Likes my 720 Plasma better. Looks more real, in his words.

I'd get a plasma, but the new Panny's.