Samsung 65" 3D TV: Do i want the Plasma or the LED?
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quick one that comes to mind is if you have a dark room, plasma should be better. But i personally like LED, aside from being a new technology, on a side by side comparison, the picture looks a lot awesome in LED than in plasma...
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I'm not sure what you're asking. I have purchased 2 Samsung LED, 1080p televisions and am very happy with both. I purchased my 55" locally (60mhz) locally and my 50" (120mhz) through Amazon. I had my 55" mounted to my wall and I purchased my wall-mount kit through Amazon and did far better on price than I could locally. Both tv's are working beautifully and, since I needed no mounting for the tv through Amazon, set-up was a breeze. My tv came in perfect condition and remains so. The price was the very best available at the time I bought it. It beat all local store's prices and arrived really fast. Zero problems. Hope this helps. I'm not sure what you're asking. I have purchased 2 Samsung LED, 1080p televisions and am very happy with both. I purchased my 55" locally (60mhz) locally and my 50" (120mhz) through Amazon. I had my 55" mounted to my wall and I purchased my wall-mount kit through Amazon and did far better on price than I could locally. Both tv's are working beautifully and, since I needed no mounting for the tv through Amazon, set-up was a breeze. My tv came in perfect condition and remains so. The price was the very best available at the time I bought it. It beat all local store's prices... » Read More I'm not sure what you're asking. I have purchased 2 Samsung LED, 1080p televisions and am very happy with both. I purchased my 55" locally (60mhz) locally and my 50" (120mhz) through Amazon. I had my 55" mounted to my wall and I purchased my wall-mount kit through Amazon and did far better on price than I could locally. Both tv's are working beautifully and, since I needed no mounting for the tv through Amazon, set-up was a breeze. My tv came in perfect condition and remains so. The price was the very best available at the time I bought it. It beat all local store's prices and arrived really fast. Zero problems. Hope this helps. « Show Less
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Kerun B., The color saturation on the plasma is warmer (which most people might say was more realistic but not as sharp). The black level on the plasma is better due to the fact that it does not have separate backlighting. Both are great for sports, but I'll let others chime in on their opinions on that if they'd like. But both sets deliver a great, fast picture. Thanks for your interest in Samsung products. --Mr. S
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Hi...Sorry, the site can be kind of hard to negotiate.On the left hand side of the screen is the "Navigation Menu"Choose "Display Devices"Then choose "Rear Projection Units"About the 7th unit down is the forum for "2007 Samsung LED Owners Thread"Settle in with a BIG cup of coffee. You've got about 5 hours of reading ahead of you. Don't get too scared re all the threads regarding the "blue halo" problem. It appears that this was corrected with the HLTxx87SAX version, (versus the HLTxx87s)
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thanks everyone! I am going with the 120hz 100,000 to 1 ratio 46" 1080p Samsung LCD. its $1199 on Amazon with 2 yr same as cash. Best buy is $1309 plus tax with 3 yr same as cash.I am not going with plasma because I have windows in livingroom that will affect glare.
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There are pretty much the same it terms of specs, with only a few differences. First, is the ever so marketing touting contrast ratio. Plasma HDTV's will seeming always have better contrast ratio then LED, but uses 2 to 3 times and sometimes more energy. I have the F8000 and I must say haven't had any issues to date, but I also read some good things about the F8500. Cnet has a good write up and video review on this very comparison, you should check it out. As I said earlier, the F8500 black levels are darker, but the F8000 can really brighten up a room which I prefer myself. The major physical difference is the weight and style of both HDTVs, the plasma is bulky while the LED is slimmer. Which ever you choose, I think you'll be pretty pleased with your purchase.
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I saw both the samsung and panasonic and must say the panasonic is by far the better TV for 3D, the image actually came out of the TV as opposed to just being "deep" like the samsung, although i guess it depends on the content u are watching. Overall the picture was clearer and more brilliant in color, plasmas are superior to LCDs in picture quality in 2D so I am not surprised they also are in the 3rd dimension.
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I have been playing my ps4 and is not bad for a plasma tv, of course picture on a LED would be much cleaner. Overall I think that it has a great picture for gaming.
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I have not been in the TV market for over a year. Since I first wrote the review, I switched over to top-of-the-line plasma technology. The picture on the Samsung 64" that I purchased is FAR superior to the Elite, and at a much lower price point. While plasma is said to be the older, dying technology, I have discovered that LED's with 'local dimming' simply can not match what plasmas can still do. I wish that I had discovered that sooner, as the Samsung is far less expensive.
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LED TV's can be laid down, plasma TV's need to be vertical when moving, I just moved my VIZIO 60" to a repair place after a lightning strike(dead as a Pharaoh) looking for a new one.
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Go for Samsung UN50H6350 50-Inch 1080p... Its a way better than plasma, also you will save on electricity bill. Plasma consume more electricity
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Thanks Dylan! That's great info.Acc. to this CNET posting, a 46"inch LED Samsung is around 106watts while a Panasonic Plasma is around 160 watts. Both Samsung LED TVs and Panasonic Plasmas have improved over their last year models by an impressive margins. I am still inclined towards a Plasma for reasons of black and contrast on plasma over LCDs (LCDs are improving, but not sure if they can match Plasmas yet). If Plasmas are still consuming 400watts, then the choice would have been very clear, but now bet. 100 and 150, it is not clear.
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I looked at both and bought the 750....for the price (and difference) you are really looking at how important a super thin TV is to you, if saving $2 a month on your energy bill makes that big of a difference, or if you are that nuts about LED, for $800 I wasn't. 200,000 to 1 as a Dynamic contrast ratio is more than enough (you can't really tell much more of a difference). If you really wanna get the LED and are willing to spend that kind of money get the 8000 (even thinner and edge lit led). Because of the models above and below it, and price differences I don't see the 7000 making much sense unless you find a unique deal that only has that set on sale.
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Ok I am in the same boat about which plasma to get. I have gone to BestBuy numerous times and I like the Samsung PN42A450. I heard any tv in the 40s does not need 1080, as it would be a waste of money. I then saw the PN50A450 on Amazon for a great price, but it is 720. Just curious about if I get the 50, would standard tv look bad, and how about using a PS3 via DMI. Would it look bad because it is only 720 vs 1080? I know the 42inch would look nice, just concerned about the 50inch, and if I should get 42. It is for my bedroom so it will be somewhat close to me. Any comments regarding this would be helpful, thanks! Ok I am in the same boat about which plasma to get. I have gone to BestBuy numerous times and I like the Samsung PN42A450. I heard any tv in the 40s does not need 1080, as it would be a waste of money. I then saw the PN50A450 on Amazon for a great price, but it is 720. Just curious about if I get the 50, would standard tv look bad, and how about using a PS3 via DMI. Would it look bad because it is only 720 vs 1080? I know the 42inch would look nice, just concerned about the 50inch, and if I should get 42. It is for my bedroom so it will be somewhat close to me. Any comments regarding this... » Read More Ok I am in the same boat about which plasma to get. I have gone to BestBuy numerous times and I like the Samsung PN42A450. I heard any tv in the 40s does not need 1080, as it would be a waste of money. I then saw the PN50A450 on Amazon for a great price, but it is 720. Just curious about if I get the 50, would standard tv look bad, and how about using a PS3 via DMI. Would it look bad because it is only 720 vs 1080? I know the 42inch would look nice, just concerned about the 50inch, and if I should get 42. It is for my bedroom so it will be somewhat close to me. Any comments regarding this would be helpful, thanks! « Show Less
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It is a Plasma. Which means that the display is made of glass. There is always going to be some reflection.I have a fairly bright room and I rarely notice the glare. If you are seriously concerned about the glare and have a very bright room, then you should probably rethink what kind of TV you are purchasing. I have had this Samsung for a few months now and I absolutely love it. My only regret was that I didn't buy it sooner.
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Kevin, I am not answering your question but I am confirming that I have the same problem with Samsung I just purchased 3 days ago. It is a complete mirror in my family room. People say plasma or lcd/led has better picture quality, but if all you can see is the reflection of the room or trees and clouds in the sky reflecting from your window, then I would say that would be a very very poor quality picture. And shouldn't you be able to enjoy your TV and look outside your window at the same time? You shouldn't have to make your room like a cave to see your TV. We love our big windows and well-lit room. Never had this problem with our previous DLP. Sorry, just venting. I'm going in the store today to look at the Mitsubishi DLP's.
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For Dark/Theater room=PlasmaFor viewing with significant ambient light= LEDFor 3D on those particular sets, this becomes even more important. I tried a similar Active 3d Panasonic Plasma in a room (even with curtains drawn) against a passive 3d set (Vizio, but similar technology). Though the passive cuts resolution down, the brightness made a world of difference. As much as I love Panasonic Plasma sets, it was simply too dark for watching during the day, especially with active 3d glasses.