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Originally Posted by jredfly
When I was at the store I couldn't tell the difference between a $2000 LED or the plasma. I have a 50" Panasonic plasma that I bought last year for $600 and it has been awesome. I have a small house and I was only going to get a 46" but the 50" went on sale for just just $50 more so I went for it and it is pretty cool. They try to sell you on 720p vs. 1080p when all broadcasts are in 720, it only makes a difference in blueray movies and even then I couldn't tell the difference. Then they try to sell you on 120hz or 240hz on the LED's when a plasma tv is 600hz (mega difference in speed). Then the difference betweent LCD's and LED's is a brighter picture, thinness and weight just because of the light bulb. Panasonic has done great things with plasma but I think they still might have a stigma from years ago. They also say when you go to a larger TV that plasma is better, why can 't they make LEDs that are just as good in larger sizes. There are other things like power usage, etc. but that really didn't matter to me because of all the money I was saving. This is just my humble opinion from what I researched when I was buying mine and you will see this debated all over the internet. It all comes down to personal taste, some people may be able see the difference and can justify spending extra money but I just decided to keep my cash in my pocket and bought the plasma. and have been very happy.  I hope this info helps. What ever you buy enjoy!!!  |
One big difference between the Plasma and Led/Lcd is that rooms that are bright during the day, you won't see the show as well on a plasma as you would and LCD or Led. You won't notice this in the store, because the store is not a bright sunny place. Also watch for screen burn in. Also Verizon FIOs broadcast in 1080 not 720.... I have seen enough of all three tv's to know which I want, and LED/LCD is my choice.