sohels
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Need help deciding on a 50+ inch TV
Hello,
I am looking to purchase a 50+ inch TV. I would prefer it to be 1080p, and am indifferent about 3D. Here's where things stand now:
-In my auditions so far, I have come to prefer Panasonic plasma's picture
-In comparing the Panasonic 50X50 (65K), 50UT50 (88K), and 50GT50 (1.3L) side-by-side (ST wasn't on display), the GT clearly stood out as the best, but at 1.3 lac, seems overpriced
-Bafflingly though, I preferred the 50X50 to the 50UT50 - while the UT (1080p) clearly had better resolution (on screen text, the net on a tennis court etc), the X50 had much better contrast and color vibrancy. For some reason the UT seemed duller and washed-out in the moderately well-lit showroom. All three sets had identical picture settings. So it was GT >> X > UT. The dealer claims the UT set on display is not faulty since he has observed the same with other sets
-Another local dealer offers 55-inch Samsung and Sony LED models without a bill for around 1.1 lac - the price seems very attractive, but is it worth the risk?
-I also love the look of the higher end Samsung LED models with their thin frames and slim design. They also look great in bright rooms. But in comparing the Samsung LEDs to the 51E550 plasma, I preferred the plasma's color. Roger Federer looked a little pink on the LED, even after I tried to tweak the settings
-Samsung 51E550 plasma reflects to the point of distraction
-I've been hearing and reading great things about the 50ST50, but may prefer to get a 55-inch LED if the cost works out to be the same (and if no bill is not a problem). What's the best price for the 50ST50 online? Is ordering online a good idea?
So yeah, I'd love to hear your opinion before I make a decision! Thanks in anticipation!
Hello,
I am looking to purchase a 50+ inch TV. I would prefer it to be 1080p, and am indifferent about 3D. Here's where things stand now:
-In my auditions so far, I have come to prefer Panasonic plasma's picture
-In comparing the Panasonic 50X50 (65K), 50UT50 (88K), and 50GT50 (1.3L) side-by-side (ST wasn't on display), the GT clearly stood out as the best, but at 1.3 lac, seems overpriced
-Bafflingly though, I preferred the 50X50 to the 50UT50 - while the UT (1080p) clearly had better resolution (on screen text, the net on a tennis court etc), the X50 had much better contrast and color vibrancy. For some reason the UT seemed duller and washed-out in the moderately well-lit showroom. All three sets had identical picture settings. So it was GT >> X > UT. The dealer claims the UT set on display is not faulty since he has observed the same with other sets
-Another local dealer offers 55-inch Samsung and Sony LED models without a bill for around 1.1 lac - the price seems very attractive, but is it worth the risk?
-I also love the look of the higher end Samsung LED models with their thin frames and slim design. They also look great in bright rooms. But in comparing the Samsung LEDs to the 51E550 plasma, I preferred the plasma's color. Roger Federer looked a little pink on the LED, even after I tried to tweak the settings
-Samsung 51E550 plasma reflects to the point of distraction
-I've been hearing and reading great things about the 50ST50, but may prefer to get a 55-inch LED if the cost works out to be the same (and if no bill is not a problem). What's the best price for the 50ST50 online? Is ordering online a good idea?
So yeah, I'd love to hear your opinion before I make a decision! Thanks in anticipation!
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