Not I. Although the Panny plasma was initially tops on my list, I enjoy gaming and some sports too much to risk image retention. I know permanent burn-in is no longer a factor with the new plamas, but from what I've read on HDTV forums, this plasma still needs to be treated with too much TLC. So, I'm going the LCD route, with either the Samsung 5271 or Sony 52"XBR4.
I like Consumer Reports, and often consult their reviews. However, I think that the type of tv one buys depends on the purpose. That said, I thing the CR reviews are too generalized, imho.
Breaking a plasma in for the first 100 hours is too much tlc? I'm willing to do that to get the best picture quality for the money. The only comparable tv is the pioneer elite, but thats out of my price range.
I picked up a 50PZ700U in August - I started the break-in DVD for about 20 hours, then just got lazy.
Since then, I've been playing games (up to 5 hours at a time), movies, tv, and there has yet to be any burn-in. period. Sofar, I have no complaints. I was worried at first about picking up a plasma, but now I don't worry about it at all. I just make sure not to leave any image paused on the screen for long periods of time.
71 samsung is amazing. id stick with that one over the panasonic anyday. that panasonic is pretty good also but the xbr 4 and 71s are just too amazing to ignore.
I got the XBR4 over the Sammy. I checked it out in several higher end places to a man everyone recommended the Sony over the Sammy. While the Sammy has a great picture, the Sony seems to be a better overall set.
After using it for a couple of weeks. I love the set. I also got a playstation 3 for Blue-Ray and DVD upscaling and everything works beautifully together.
In the end, either way you go you won't be sorry, just be aware that the XBR4 will work better in a light room with lots of reflections as the Sammy fronts are all glass.
I game on my Panny plasma for hours on end and have no image retention at all. If you actually care about picture quality then this is a spectacular TV.
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Not I. Although the Panny plasma was initially tops on my list, I enjoy gaming and some sports too much to risk image retention. I know permanent burn-in is no longer a factor with the new plamas, but from what I've read on HDTV forums, this plasma still needs to be treated with too much TLC. So, I'm going the LCD route, with either the Samsung 5271 or Sony 52"XBR4.
I like Consumer Reports, and often consult their reviews. However, I think that the type of tv one buys depends on the purpose. That said, I thing the CR reviews are too generalized, imho.
Sammy is the way to go! Top products at great prices. Panasonic... meh.
I love my Sammy 4665f, nice TV. But I hear those Pioneer Kuro's are rated the best, at least a few hours ago they were (per engadget blog).
Breaking a plasma in for the first 100 hours is too much tlc? I'm willing to do that to get the best picture quality for the money. The only comparable tv is the pioneer elite, but thats out of my price range.
I picked up a 50PZ700U in August - I started the break-in DVD for about 20 hours, then just got lazy.
Since then, I've been playing games (up to 5 hours at a time), movies, tv, and there has yet to be any burn-in. period. Sofar, I have no complaints. I was worried at first about picking up a plasma, but now I don't worry about it at all. I just make sure not to leave any image paused on the screen for long periods of time.
try the samsung 5281! awesome LED's :-D
panny's and pioneers > sammy's by a million. i dont know what weed youre all smoking but samsung is near the bottom of the pile.
71 samsung is amazing. id stick with that one over the panasonic anyday. that panasonic is pretty good also but the xbr 4 and 71s are just too amazing to ignore.
I got the XBR4 over the Sammy. I checked it out in several higher end places to a man everyone recommended the Sony over the Sammy. While the Sammy has a great picture, the Sony seems to be a better overall set.
After using it for a couple of weeks. I love the set. I also got a playstation 3 for Blue-Ray and DVD upscaling and everything works beautifully together.
In the end, either way you go you won't be sorry, just be aware that the XBR4 will work better in a light room with lots of reflections as the Sammy fronts are all glass.
-Roger
I game on my Panny plasma for hours on end and have no image retention at all. If you actually care about picture quality then this is a spectacular TV.