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Another else have a Samsung HDTV? I just got a new 58 Plasma for 2100 bucks US dollars. Not freaking bad! I have to say for the price its damm good but compared to my old 50 inch Panasonic the picture is not as nice, Its the black levels. Panasonic black levels are very deep while Samsung is average at best.


http://www.samsung.com/us/system/consumer/product/2008/06/05/pn58a550s1fxza/PN58A550_spec.pdf

Is Samsung a pretty reliable brand for Plasma TVs? I have read many opinions on HDTV forums but want to hear from perb people.
 
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Another else have a Samsung HDTV? I just got a new 58 Plasma for 2100 bucks US dollars. Not freaking bad! I have to say for the price its damm good but compared to my old 50 inch Panasonic the picture is not as nice, Its the black levels. Panasonic black levels are very deep while Samsung is average at best.


http://www.samsung.com/us/system/consumer/product/2008/06/05/pn58a550s1fxza/PN58A550_spec.pdf

Is Samsung a pretty reliable brand for Plasma TVs? I have read many opinions on HDTV forums but want to hear from perb people.
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Didn't you get the memo? Plasma TVs are becoming extinct.

Companies are now dropping plasma technology and going with LCD screens nowadays. Pioneer and Vizio pulled out of the plasma business last month.


This article explains why plasmas aren't that popular anymore:

http://www.popsci.com/entertainment-amp-gaming/article/2009-02/plasma-going-way-romans
 
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Samsung LCD HDTVs are much better, and rate in the top grouping of such equipment.
 
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I'm getting rid of my 58 Samsung. Its been in my home for about 19 days and it already defective. Its got pink hue issues on white screens. Really noticeable while watching hockey. The pink hue was pillar size and there is 3 or 4 of them on white or light scenens.

I exchanged it for this.

http://reviews.cnet.com/flat-panel-...;lstimg6.imageshack.us/img6/6064/1001216k.jpg

I should have stayed with Panasonic from the get go, we have 2 50 inch Pannys in the house already and never one problem with reliablity. I will say that Samsung does have top notch PQ when its working right!
 
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LGs are very very nice. While I am not a LCD fan because of the excessive brightness I will say that LG plasma have excellent contrast and colors that really pop. I didnt exchange my Samsung for a LG because I want the most reliable brand for Plasmas and that is Panasonic. The failure/repair rate for Panasonic is 2% while Samsung and LG is 5% according to Consumer Reports.
 
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Plasma screen TV are energy Vampires.. thats one of the main reasons for their demise. LCD rocks the socks I have a 46 inch sharp Aquos 120 Best purchase decision of the past year
 
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Panasonic's have always had the best picture quality for plasmas (except for the Pioneer).

The reason that Pioneer is leaving the Plasma TV business isn't because the technology is becoming obsolete, its because the average consumers are not willing to pay a premium for the Pioneer TV's. The average consumer will pick up a $1500-$3000 cheaper Plasma or LCD and still love their TV.

Plasmas will still provide a much better picture for fast moving pictures such as sports (hockey). The newest LCD's are at 240 hz whereas Plasmas almost triple that.
 
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