I need your Input: LED TV versus Plasma TV

[Digs]

Originally Posted by milhouse

I think a good plasma (panasonic), is offers great picture quality. Black levels are unmatched. However, these slim led tvs are so close to my eye, that I would choose them in a second over a plasma. My samsung is under an inch thick and hugs my wall perfectly, this to me was very important because of where it is situated in my room.

I have 2 samsungs lcd's now (the other is is a few years older). I gave my old panasonic to my sister in law, and it still looks sweet.

Pioneer made the best plasmas, too bad they are out of the biz.

I looked at the Panasonic GT50, had to drive over an hour to another Best Buy because my local store didn't carry it they said it was to hi end for my local store. Not to sound snotty, money was no object and I bought what in my opinion had the best pic. I love my 8000, has the smart tv menu, my remote is even a keyboard very easy to use

[MikeyC]

Originally Posted by milhouse

Pioneer made the best plasmas, too bad they are out of the biz.

I was under the impression that they sold their TV division to Sharp. The current Elite TV's are still a step above IMO, but they're not that far advanced that they're worth double the price of competitors.

Originally Posted by Digs

I looked at the Panasonic GT50, had to drive over an hour to another Best Buy because my local store didn't carry it they said it was to hi end for my local store. Not to sound snotty, money was no object and I bought what in my opinion had the best pic. I love my 8000, has the smart tv menu, my remote is even a keyboard very easy to use

You have a keyboard on your remote? I wish I had that. Eventually, I'll cough up the $100 to get the wireless keyboard. So far, I haven't used the "Smart" aspect of the TV too much. I also thought about going with the 8000 series, but the extra $500 or so to upgrade from the 7500 in the 60" size put me over my budget.

[Digs]

Originally Posted by MikeyC

I was under the impression that they sold their TV division to Sharp. The current Elite TV's are still a step above IMO, but they're not that far advanced that they're worth double the price of competitors.



You have a keyboard on your remote? I wish I had that. Eventually, I'll cough up the $100 to get the wireless keyboard. So far, I haven't used the "Smart" aspect of the TV too much. I also thought about going with the 8000 series, but the extra $500 or so to upgrade from the 7500 in the 60" size put me over my budget.

Too funny I also bought the 7500 first and returned the next day. till you add the wireless lan adapter (which i needed for the smart hub) and keyboard it was an extra $250. Plus I learned about the 8000 has what is called central diming which allows it to produce true black... I was hooked.