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Topic: | Want you guys opinion on a plasma TV..... This thread has 29 replies. Displaying posts 16 through 30. |
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Post 16 made on Saturday February 11, 2006 at 14:39 |
Carl Spackler Senior Member |
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The Fujitsu's are king. Their video engine is tops IMHO. Why don't you go out and try to find a 40 series from a local guy. They might be willing to work with you on a price. Think, your only going to buy this thing once, so why not get the best of the best. It's not a set of kitchen knives after all.
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Post 17 made on Saturday February 11, 2006 at 14:46 |
vwpower44 Super Member |
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Have you looked at the NEW Samsung panels (the ones at CES 2006)....sweetness! That's the direction I think I'm leaning. 2 years ago, you'd never catch me say Samsung unless it was followed by the word "crap"...nowadays, different story, IMHO. They still are crap, but at least they have a great picture. Mike
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Post 18 made on Saturday February 11, 2006 at 15:08 |
Alexis Guillen Founding Member |
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Not a fan of Toshiba TV's since my 32" CRT was a T.O.A.D. Don't know if Toshiba has addressed the problem w/ IR commands for discreet on/off, so if you want to incorporate the tv to your existing home automations scheme, look elseware.
When selecting the plasma its worth it to spend the extra $$ and get the 1080p. Its over 1,000,000 more pixels on your screen.
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Post 19 made on Saturday February 11, 2006 at 19:32 |
DDeca Long Time Member |
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On February 11, 2006 at 15:08, Alexis Guillen said...
Not a fan of Toshiba TV's since my 32" CRT was a T.O.A.D. Don't know if Toshiba has addressed the problem w/ IR commands for discreet on/off, so if you want to incorporate the tv to your existing home automations scheme, look elseware.
When selecting the plasma its worth it to spend the extra $$ and get the 1080p. Its over 1,000,000 more pixels on your screen. Recommending 1080P right now really puts your opinions in question. This is the CUSTOM INSTALLER forum and I see that you are not one. If SLEVY wanted a consumer opinion he would have asked in the other forums. 1080p right now, especially for a plasma, is a joke. Since there is no true 1080p content right now EVERY thing must be "upconverted." This adds NO extra resolution. All it does is add more artifacts. Add to this that even when 1080p content does become available most of these devices will not accept 1080p. That means 1080p would have to be "down-converted" by the TV and then "upconverted" back to 1080p. Bad idea. Please be careful what advice you dish out in theis forum. Good luck SLEVY.
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Post 20 made on Saturday February 11, 2006 at 20:03 |
ejfiii Select Member |
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I used to say Fujitsu in the 42HD set. But I have now spent some time with the 43 inch Pioneer elite and its black levels are incredible. PQ is head and shoulders above the Fujitsu 42HD and its ALIS glass. Too bad it has the stupid outboard media box.
With that said the new Fujitsu 42 is built with the panasonic glass and as such is not ALIS. 1024x768 HD resolution. The one I saw earlier this week with Trainer Dave looked great. Plus the new Fujitsu's have 3 year warranty on the glass and the internals - bumper to bumper. No one else can say that.
Good luck.
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Post 21 made on Sunday February 12, 2006 at 00:21 |
DDeca Long Time Member |
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Personally, I think the Vidikron 42" ED is the best dollar for dollar 42" on the market. For $3995 list you get grade A glass, superb processing (perhaps THE most important factor in pic quality), IntelliWide mode for watching 4/3 programs, 3 year warranty with zero dead pixel protection, great black level and a real brushed aluminum frame. Also, this set can be calibrated dead on. Many cannot. A set that cannot be accuratly calibrated is garbage and a dealer selling a set and not calibrating it is not worth your while.
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Post 22 made on Sunday February 12, 2006 at 15:46 |
Fred Forlano Long Time Member |
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On February 11, 2006 at 20:03, ejfiii said...
With that said the new Fujitsu 42 is built with the panasonic glass and as such is not ALIS. 1024x768 HD resolution. It is? I thought Fujitsu and Hitachi were in bed for all panels now, and Fujitsu just finished building a ginormous plant at the base of the mountain...maybe I got bad info? The one I saw earlier this week with Trainer Dave looked great. Plus the new Fujitsu's have 3 year warranty on the glass and the internals - bumper to bumper. No one else can say that. Marantz still does 3 year warranty, don't they? Looks like I have some homework to do this week. Fred
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Post 23 made on Sunday February 12, 2006 at 19:03 |
ejfiii Select Member |
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Fred, the 55 is now the only glass out of the Hitachi (former Fujitsu/Hitachi) plant that Fujitsu America uses for the plasmas. The 50 was always Panasonic, and now the 42 HD is too. The 63 is from Samsung. Dont know and dont care where the 42 ED is from.
As for warranty, Pretty sure Marantz is 3 year on everything but the glass - 1 year on that. Same as most other companies. Now Fujitsu is 3 years on both.
Better check on that.
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Post 24 made on Sunday February 12, 2006 at 20:50 |
DDeca Long Time Member |
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If you haven't looked at an HD next to an ED, both from the same manufacturer and bith calibrated, you are in for an eye opener. There is virtually no difference from 7 ft plus. I did this comparison for a customer and I was shocked. The customer did choose the pick the HD.
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OP | Post 25 made on Monday February 13, 2006 at 08:43 |
slevy951 Long Time Member |
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To all-
Thank you so much for all the info/opinions. I've learned alot from all of you.
As to the subject at hand, wife and I talked about it over the weekend. We decided we're going to wait a bit longer before we pull the trigger. Based on what we generally watch isn't in in HD. I know the cable company has HD content but I really don't like them and don't like paying them. My OTA HD is only like 5 locals right now. Anyway, you guys get the idea. Plus, I figure prices will come down some as time goes on.
Thanks again.
Scott
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Post 26 made on Monday February 13, 2006 at 20:03 |
ejfiii Select Member |
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On February 13, 2006 at 08:43, slevy951 said...
To all-
Thank you so much for all the info/opinions. I've learned alot from all of you.
As to the subject at hand, wife and I talked about it over the weekend. We decided we're going to wait a bit longer before we pull the trigger. Based on what we generally watch isn't in in HD. I know the cable company has HD content but I really don't like them and don't like paying them. My OTA HD is only like 5 locals right now. Anyway, you guys get the idea. Plus, I figure prices will come down some as time goes on. Thats too bad. You're missing out on a bunch of great programming and technology.
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Post 27 made on Monday February 13, 2006 at 22:50 |
mikeavx Long Time Member |
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Pioneer Elite all the way man! The pro-930 is the nicest tv ive seen in a while, the 50 inch 1130 has a little bit better processing but Im saving my pennies for the 43.. Mike
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OP | Post 28 made on Tuesday February 14, 2006 at 08:08 |
slevy951 Long Time Member |
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On February 13, 2006 at 20:03, ejfiii said...
Thats too bad. You're missing out on a bunch of great programming and technology. Well, yes, for now. But I see the technology and programming getting better, and prices going lower.
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Post 29 made on Tuesday February 14, 2006 at 09:56 |
ejfiii Select Member |
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On February 14, 2006 at 08:08, slevy951 said...
Well, yes, for now. But I see the technology and programming getting better, and prices going lower. If I had that attitude I'd be programming my Crestron systems with an abacus.
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Post 30 made on Tuesday February 14, 2006 at 10:27 |
Carl Spackler Senior Member |
Joined: Posts: | November 2004 1,427 |
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On February 14, 2006 at 09:56, ejfiii said...
If I had that attitude I'd be programming my Crestron systems with an abacus. Speaking of, how do I get an abacus to talk simultaneously to multiple gateways, and how come they don't support TIFF files yet?
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Gunga.....Gunga....GU-Lunga
And since Ernie won't keep count, I will. Hes up to 249, and counting. |
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