Samsung 50" Plasma Tv £699

thedapper

I dont belive in posting rubbish, look around the internet you will find diffrent information in regards to sizing, i have posted a bit below.

How do I choose between Plasma and LCD?
Size matters when it comes to making a choice. LCD is at its optimum performance up to and including 37", whilst plasma offers optimum performance at 37" and above. Panasonic Viera Plasma TV is currently the UK's Nr1 best-selling large screen TV. (see our chart below to help you make a choice).

New European Research Findings: Plasma offers the best all-round viewing.
Recent independent European research for Panasonic (the first in Europe into customer preferences for medium to large-screen TVs*) has revealed that after viewing plasma and LCD large screens, 73% rated Plasma as superior.
Recent independent European research for Panasonic (the first in Europe into customer preferences for medium to large-screen TVs*) has revealed that after viewing plasma and LCD large screens, 73% rated Plasma as superior.


A popular Plasma myths dispelled
Does Flat Panel TV need re-gasing? No. Plasma gases are inert and sealed within tiny cells that are sandwiched between glass plates. There is never any need to re-charge or refill the Plasma

The new European research shown below clearly shows an overwhelming preference for Plasma, citing deeper blacks, richer colour reproduction and critically, the capability to accurately display fast moving action as key drivers.

Source GFK


Now i picked panasonic due to the independant survey and my 32" quote was based on general information available on the webb.

the full review can be seen by thislink

I do not want to go into a full debate ( theres plenty online to join in on ) i just want the original poster to know that a 50" plasma at the price is a bargain ( mines a Samsung 42" that cost over £900 12 months ago )

dark_666_angel

Does anyone know whether this offer will run until a certain date?

Chief1975

I went into the Nottingham JL yesterday to have a look at the set & ended up ordering one, being delivered on the 9th. The offer was on until today (31st), I did over hear somebody ask if it would run on but the sales guy didn't know, said it was up to Samsung.

I did see on the till screen that the national stock level when I purchased my at about 14.00 on Saturday was 239 so I would of thought chances are it will run on if they want to clear all the stock.

giger

There are an awful lot of sweeping statements in this thread and much of the information posted is simply not true and may be incorrectly influencing peoples decisions which is a very bad thing to do.

I would also like to point out that many manufacturers carry out their own independent surveys and guess what? The results rank their products better than there competitors. Panasonic primarily back plasma, they do all they can to push the technology in a diminishing market. The vast majority of new TVs coming to market are LCD. Fact. The technology has moved out so much that LCDs deliver fantastic picture quality out performing all but the high end expensive plasmas and have a MUCH lower running cost. Plasma days are numbered, Pioneer admit this and have recently moved in to the LCD markets having previously been a plasma only company.

The TV in question is also an older entry level model which most similar priced LCDs will easily out perform, so it is only a bargain compared to the original price and for overall screen size, but not so much when compared to the spec (contrast ratio, resolution etc). However, that is not to say it isn't a good TV. Just don't get carried away by people pigeon holing.

Also ask yourself what you want the TV for, as everyone has different needs. The TV will be great for some, but no so good for others who want to use full HD for blu-ray playback etc.

It is worth looking on sites like the http://www.avforums.com/forums/index.php if you want accurate information on AV products, in particular TVs

jdm01

http://www.hotukdeals.com/item/236606/toshiba-42xv505db-42-1080p-tv-599-d/

Maybe this'll add to the discussion - dunno if it's a good deal...Certainly seems it.

Straight from HotUKDeals.

J

Chief1975

jdm01 wrote: »

http://www.hotukdeals.com/item/236606/toshiba-42xv505db-42-1080p-tv-599-d/

Maybe this'll add to the discussion - dunno if it's a good deal...Certainly seems it.

Straight from HotUKDeals.

J

The link is to a 42" TV?

exel1966

giger wrote: »

There are an awful lot of sweeping statements in this thread and much of the information posted is simply not true and may be incorrectly influencing peoples decisions which is a very bad thing to do.

I would also like to point out that many manufacturers carry out their own independent surveys and guess what? The results rank their products better than there competitors. Panasonic primarily back plasma, they do all they can to push the technology in a diminishing market. The vast majority of new TVs coming to market are LCD. Fact. The technology has moved out so much that LCDs deliver fantastic picture quality out performing all but the high end expensive plasmas and have a MUCH lower running cost. Plasma days are numbered, Pioneer admit this and have recently moved in to the LCD markets having previously been a plasma only company.

The TV in question is also an older entry level model which most similar priced LCDs will easily out perform, so it is only a bargain compared to the original price and for overall screen size, but not so much when compared to the spec (contrast ratio, resolution etc). However, that is not to say it isn't a good TV. Just don't get carried away by people pigeon holing.

Also ask yourself what you want the TV for, as everyone has different needs. The TV will be great for some, but no so good for others who want to use full HD for blu-ray playback etc.

It is worth looking on sites like the http://www.avforums.com/forums/index.php if you want accurate information on AV products, in particular TVs

Though I do not doubt there is a host of info on Avforums, I do doubt your reasoning.

As you say all manufacturers carry out there own biased surveys, BUT independent surveys clearly rate plasma as a superior product to LCD in most areas. LCD's still do not deliver the same quality as a larger size plasma.

Technology moves quickly, but plasmas days are certainley NOT numbered.
You're right about more new tv's being LCD, but that's because they're generally cheaper and demand is higher because of that. Supply and demand etc.

Plasmas will be here for years to come, though they may differ from what we have today, just as a plasma of 5 years ago differs considerably to what we have now. I expect the future plasma to compare favourably with running costs of an LCD, though annually at the moment we are not talking about HUGE differences.

Chief1975

giger wrote: »

There are an awful lot of sweeping statements in this thread and much of the information posted is simply not true and may be incorrectly influencing peoples decisions which is a very bad thing to do.

I would also like to point out that many manufacturers carry out their own independent surveys and guess what? The results rank their products better than there competitors. Panasonic primarily back plasma, they do all they can to push the technology in a diminishing market. The vast majority of new TVs coming to market are LCD. Fact. The technology has moved out so much that LCDs deliver fantastic picture quality out performing all but the high end expensive plasmas and have a MUCH lower running cost. Plasma days are numbered, Pioneer admit this and have recently moved in to the LCD markets having previously been a plasma only company.

The TV in question is also an older entry level model which most similar priced LCDs will easily out perform, so it is only a bargain compared to the original price and for overall screen size, but not so much when compared to the spec (contrast ratio, resolution etc). However, that is not to say it isn't a good TV. Just don't get carried away by people pigeon holing.

Also ask yourself what you want the TV for, as everyone has different needs. The TV will be great for some, but no so good for others who want to use full HD for blu-ray playback etc.

It is worth looking on sites like the http://www.avforums.com/forums/index.php if you want accurate information on AV products, in particular TVs

Believe me over the last few weeks trawling through AV forums there is a awful lot of sweeping statements flying around concerning plasma VS LCD debate!. I started out with £700 budget in mind then after going to see various TVs in the flesh both plasma & LCD, my budget started creeping up towards £1000!.

Then I saw the Samsung offer, I wasn't sure if it was for me so went down to JL, spent about a hour viewing various sources SDTV, SDDVD & Blueray etc at my viewing distance at home which is 9ft. I decided that as my source material was going to be predominately standard definition for the foreseeable future (apart from xbox 360 which isn't heavily used) this was the best option for me at this time allowing for size, viewing distance & price.

jdm01

Chief1975 wrote: »

The link is to a 42" TV?

Apologies - of course it is. Just me being careless

Post edited and corrected from 50" to 42" - Hey...what's 8 inches between friends ;o)

J

exel1966

Chief1975 wrote: »

this was the best option for me at this time allowing for size, viewing distance & price.

And that's all the really matters In the long run.