If you guys were buying a 50" plasma tv today which one would you get?

[4dheels]

If you guys were buying a 50" plasma tv today which one would you get?

I'm thinking between Pioneer and Panasonic but would like some opinions on any. Range somewhere around 2500-4000.

Thanks for the opinions!

[amheck]

Pio Elite 1140.

[dpak2005]

Panasonic 50ph9uk or 50pf9uk if you have an extra $2000 and want 1080p

[turansformer]

Pio 5071

[hdtvpros]

The one that looked best to my eyes. This occurs when you do research and look at them first hand. But I would recommend the highly recommend Ikia or Maxment or even the high end Vizio.lol

[optivity]

[QUOTE=4dheels]If you guys were buying a 50" plasma tv today which one would you get?[/QUOTE]If you're buying from one of the typical B&Ms I'd recommend any of these: Pioneer PDP-5071HD, Panasonic TH-50PX60 or 600U and if you can spend a wee-bit more... currently the "best" value for 720p PDPs is the Panasonic TH-58PX60 or 600U.

[Cleveland Plasma]

NEC PX-50XR5A or wait for the NEC PX-50XR6A

[optivity]

[QUOTE=Cleveland Plasma]NEC PX-50XR5A or wait for the NEC PX-50XR6A[/QUOTE]Although I've always wanted to see a NEC PDP... here is the authorized dealer locations within a 25 mile radius from my home:

http://mysite.verizon.net/vzequg9f/nec_dealer.JPG

[EJRothman]

[QUOTE=dpak2005]Panasonic 50ph9uk or 50pf9uk if you have an extra $2000 and want 1080p[/QUOTE]

ditto.

[aridan]

[QUOTE=dpak2005]Panasonic 50ph9uk or 50pf9uk if you have an extra $2000 and want 1080p[/QUOTE]

I second that.

[Cleveland Plasma]

optivity,
That can be a problem.

[Cleveland Plasma]

optivity,
That can be a problem. Can always stop by here :)

[aridan]

[QUOTE=aridan]I second that.[/QUOTE]

And then pocket the change to buy an HDDVD or BRDVD - That is if you are going 1080p... ;)

[orbital517]

It would probably be between Panasonic or Pioneer. I've seen some pretty damn good deals on the 60U recently, which makes the difference between the Panasonic and Pioneer close to $900 - $1000. At that price difference, I think the Panasonic is a better value with picture quality that many would argue is just as good if not better (at least with black levels). With the extra money saved, go buy yourself a new PC, Laptop, HD-DVD player, bluray player, etc....

[optivity]

[QUOTE=Cleveland Plasma]optivity,
That can be a problem. Can always stop by here :)[/QUOTE]Thanks for the invitation... but that means I'd have to increase my distance criteria for an authorized dealer location to 473.11 miles! :eek:

http://mysite.verizon.net/vzequg9f/mapquest.JPG

[WilliamR]

The new 1080p Pioneer (assuming I had to only purchase a 50" TV and nothing larger).

[whityfrd]

pdp5070hd. i wanted the 9uk, but every panasonic ive seen is underwhelming.

[optivity]

[QUOTE=whityfrd]pdp5070hd. i wanted the 9uk, but every panasonic ive seen is underwhelming.[/QUOTE]I'll agree with your observation as it pertains to the display model of a TH-50PX6U at my local BJs Wholesale Club. :p

[RandyWalters]

[QUOTE=4dheels]If you guys were buying a 50" plasma tv today which one would you get?

I'm thinking between Pioneer and Panasonic but would like some opinions on any. Range somewhere around 2500-4000.[/QUOTE]I would choose the Pioneer PDP-5070HD or the BB version 5071HD for the reasons i stated in this thread:

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?p=9032610#post9032610

[Elemental1]

One of those new low cost Fujitsu's (wink, wink). :D
DNice has details. :p

[dlconner]

5070/1, or the 507CMX with card.

[Jorakal]

I would buy the HP PL5060N 50" plasma. http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=7731582&type=product&productCategoryId=pcmcat95100050005&id=1140392418631. I have a 42" HP and love these tv's, especially for the price. Many sales on them. BB had them for less than 2000 recently and prices are moving ever downward.

[whityfrd]

my brother in law has the 42" hp model and all i have to say is, its hd and its a plasma, and thats a good start. A good picture but not the greatest ive seen. but your absolutely right for the value part.

[whityfrd]

[QUOTE=optivity]I'll agree with your observation as it pertains to the display model of a TH-50PX6U at my local BJs Wholesale Club. :p[/QUOTE]

i completely understand what your sarcastically saying, but if i cant ever get a chance to see the panny on a good feed, why take the chance? word of mouth? not in this lifetime. my money, not yours. :p

[Jorakal]

[QUOTE=whityfrd]my brother in law has the 42" hp model and all i have to say is, its hd and its a plasma, and thats a good start. A good picture but not the greatest ive seen. but your absolutely right for the value part.[/QUOTE]

Just remember that most plasmas need to be tweaked once they get home. The 42" HP did not look best in the store. When I got it home and tweaked it per our HP plasma thread, it made my whole family's jaws drop. Discovery channel, TNT HD, INHD, etc are just stunning. Have your Bro in law check this thread http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=666442 :)

[Elemental1]

I think that while your eyes should make the final call, some of the guys in here know their stuff and this should be helpful to at least weed out the garbage. :D

[yobob]

I would buy the one I just bought: Pio 5070.

BTW, I've been shopping, er, procrastinating for over two years. I needed a panel with a tuner, so that severely limited my choices.

But man, oh man, this beauty is awesome!

[optivity]

[QUOTE=whityfrd]i completely understand what your sarcastically saying, but if i cant ever get a chance to see the panny on a good feed, why take the chance? word of mouth? not in this lifetime. my money, not yours. :p[/QUOTE]Pioneer, Panasonic, Fujitsu & maybe NEC... everything else is "garbage." ;)

[RomanInvision]

[QUOTE=4dheels]If you guys were buying a 50" plasma tv today which one would you get?

I'm thinking between Pioneer and Panasonic but would like some opinions on any. Range somewhere around 2500-4000.

Thanks for the opinions![/QUOTE]


Definitely PDP-5070HD. Not only does it look better but the customer satisfaction is higher as well.
Roman
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