Jim Mcc
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My daughter is looking for a TV about 42" diagonal, and wants to spend $425 max. What do you guys suggest? I don't know that a plasma will work because she tends to have lights on when viewing. Thanks.
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Which TV for about $400 ? (1 Viewer)
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And a plasma doesn't work when lights are on since when? (somewhere on here is a pic of my 4yo Hitachi at 2:00p.m. in a room with no curtains)
Not the picture I was referring to...but similar situation while explaining closed captions...
Jim Mcc
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Thanks Sam. How about the Samsung PN43E450? I can get it for $378 brand new.
Sears had a big selection of $399 plasma the other day...with shipping(extra) or in-store pick up. Lead off by a Panny...I'll see if I can find the link...
Different order than the other day. Panny X60 for $400. There is an RCA refurb for $240(???).
http://www.sears.com/search=42%20plasma?catalogId=12605&storeId=10153&levels=TVs+%26+Electronics_Televisions_All+Flat+Panel+TVs&autoRedirect=true&viewItems=50&redirectType=CAT_REC_PRED&prop17=42%20plasma
http://www.sears.com/search=42%20plasma?catalogId=12605&storeId=10153&levels=TVs+%26+Electronics_Televisions_All+Flat+Panel+TVs&autoRedirect=true&viewItems=50&redirectType=CAT_REC_PRED&prop17=42%20plasma
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I know you are not a big fan of used but cant resist mentioning...I got my 58Z800 Panasonic plasma (1100 hours on it when I got it) for $450 off craigslist. Even came with a wall bracket. Just sayin Jim.
Jim Mcc
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Do you guys agree that most 720p plasmas will look better than most 1080p LCD's or LED's?These are the 2 finalists: Panny TC-P42X60 and Samsung PN43F4550AF.Samsung's info says it has an anti-glare screen, BUT I can't find any info on whether the Panny does. Does anyone know? Thanks.
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No I find the pixel structure distracting. If youre used to viewing a 720 then plasma would be my choice but if youve been viewing 1080 for a while dropping down to 720 would be a bigger issue for me. Viewing distance is more critical for a 720 panel.
Broadcast is 720P or 1080i anyway.
Makes no difference. And yes, a 720P plasma will look better than a Hisense 42" LCD(just one of your many "crap choices" at $400).
I'll also ask this. Does she game at all?
All of the 42" $400-ish LCD are 1080P 60hz. They motion blur like crazy. If she likes sports, plasma will look better.
Makes no difference. And yes, a 720P plasma will look better than a Hisense 42" LCD(just one of your many "crap choices" at $400).
I'll also ask this. Does she game at all?
All of the 42" $400-ish LCD are 1080P 60hz. They motion blur like crazy. If she likes sports, plasma will look better.
Jim Mcc
Senior HTF Member
Thanks. No gaming, but she does like to watch football and hockey. The seating is about 10' away, so I don't think 720p will be a problem.So what about the 2 choices above? I saw the Samsung and it looked pretty good.Does anyone know if the Panny has an anti-glare screen?
Samsung, at that price, is the only one I know of that includes AG.
Jim Mcc
Senior HTF Member
Thanks.
