i had my stepdad call shipping company same day to pick it up. I couldn't keep it. I don't feel like getting hit with karma. :/
But God was that TV a dream. Now my friend is like "you just reject a blessing from God Man, you're ****ing stuuuupeeedd". I'm like
*sigh*

 

No your friend is wrong, I think God is on your side with the decision you made.

 

You made the right decision.

 

Yeah, it was the better choice. Just had to not let the greed in me win.

 

that samsung isnt even 1080p ugh

 

True but a plasma will have a much higher contrast ratio and the refresh rate for a plasma is 480Hz meaning no lag.

 

also, 42" is just small enough to where you won't really able to tell the differnce. I already own that TV and it's a very very nice picture. Much better pic IMO than my LCD 1080P 120HZ. If you go 47" or bigger than 1080 is preffered but I honestly cannot tell the difference in a 42". Thats why I made a second purchase of same TV for my guest room.

 

I agree with you, my 1080P 42" is no difference then the 720p 42" of the same brand (vizio).

I'd still prefer LCD because it doesn't lose any gas like plasma's and no burn in, but plasma of course has better contrast ratio and deeper blacks.

 

you can tell the different between 720p over 1080p...I need the eye of the true Home Theater Enthusiast!

older model of plasma like the first gen...yes but not newer models..

 

doesn't one last longer than the other? i think plasma will last longer right?

 

I'm not so sure. It used to be Plasmas would have an estimated life of like 8-10yrs but they have improved. Even so, I don't keep TV's longer than 5 years for upgrades.

 

This is true for the most part. The distance from your TV also matters.



A properly broken in plasma will not be as susceptible to burn in. The first 100 hours are very important to the TV. You should also have it calibrated professionally. I personally have the most faith in OLED but prices have a long way to go before they are affordable. Right now plasma gives you the most bang for the buck.

Based on the above chart, since I have a 40" 1080P LCD, I should watch movies within 6-7 feet of my TV in order to get the most out of my viewing experience.

Of course my couch is just a hair over that from the TV

 

move it closer and problem solved.

 

Good decision. A 42 inch is a pretty good size tv, so I would not complain. Also, karma's a b*tch.

 

give me the tv.


i bought a LG 42inch 1080p a couple month ago from sears for $550. brand new. love it.


lcd lasts longer than plasma...but the older pioneer elites were NICEEE...the kuros are nice too.