Is there something horribly wrong with this TV?
- Thread starter Tim Murray
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It got substantially lower marks from Consumer Reports than the Panny that runs about $2200-2300 (68/100 vs 81/100). It's only "very good" rating was for its on-screen menu system. Go scan the latest at the grocery store (it's in there). Costco has the Panny for $2200 I think an online it's less still. TH-50PZ700U or TH-50PE700U (Costco number).
Look here for a start:
http://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-TH-...2?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1196893495&sr=1-2
Look here for a start:
http://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-TH-...2?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1196893495&sr=1-2
It's too big, waaaay too big.
I'd wait for a good modulated led-backlit LCD to hit your price range. (might be a while I guess :smile2
I don't trust plasmas. And 1080p is a myth.
then again I'm strange.
http://reviews.cnet.com/Samsung_FP_T5084/4660-6482_7-6793438.html
I don't trust plasmas. And 1080p is a myth.
then again I'm strange.
http://reviews.cnet.com/Samsung_FP_T5084/4660-6482_7-6793438.html
See if the guy(s) at hdtvtest.co.uk have reviewed it (along with anyone else you can Google up) and comparable Pana and Pio models. They have pretty good reviews.
My first and wholly unsubstantiated suspicion (at least WRT the current models, I've only gotten up close and personal with a S4253, and the shadows can get murky or green and purply, but it's possible that can depend on the source) would be its detail in dark scenes may still not be up to par with Panasonic (Pioneer still being the gold star), but maybe Samsung's improved with the latest gen. I forget why I have this link, but Tuesday's post says a 1080p 50" Panasonic is about the same price. I'd Google up some reviews on both.
Are the sometimes suspect darks on that S4253 "horribly wrong?" Probably not. It still looks great with sports and most things. Me, having read the reviews and seen the store samples, I'd hold out or drop down in size/res for one of the new Pioneer Kuros, but not everyone's that, um, picky.
My first and wholly unsubstantiated suspicion (at least WRT the current models, I've only gotten up close and personal with a S4253, and the shadows can get murky or green and purply, but it's possible that can depend on the source) would be its detail in dark scenes may still not be up to par with Panasonic (Pioneer still being the gold star), but maybe Samsung's improved with the latest gen. I forget why I have this link, but Tuesday's post says a 1080p 50" Panasonic is about the same price. I'd Google up some reviews on both.
Are the sometimes suspect darks on that S4253 "horribly wrong?" Probably not. It still looks great with sports and most things. Me, having read the reviews and seen the store samples, I'd hold out or drop down in size/res for one of the new Pioneer Kuros, but not everyone's that, um, picky.
You don't "trust" plasmas? With what? Walking your dog? Doing your taxes?
