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[bobrap]

I'm looking to upgrade a Sammy 46" DLP. Just looking for recommendations/suggestions. Probably going for about a 50". Thanks for any inputs.

 

[revs]

As TVs change so much I tend to just read reviews a alot. I have a Samsung M87 and am very happy with it - all sorts of inputs, great black levels, looks good, does 1:1 pixel mapping (for HTPC of course).

Also heard tha the new Pannys are good.

 

[bobrap]

Been looking at the Pannys, just can't decide LCD or plasma

 

[revs]

LCD. Definately not Plasma.

The Contrast ratios are good enough now that Plasmas are not needed. Ive never realy read anything good about Plasma's either!

 

[TritonT]

I've put in a about half a dozen 46-50" panels in the last six months, here's a quick summary. Panasonic TH-50PZ70B plasma, deep colours, good motion, no need for an additional heater in the room! Sony Bravia KDL 46 X 3500 LCD, the most impressive LCD I've done yet, but ugly and too dear. Pioneer Kuro PDP-LX5080D plasma, the best panel I have ever seen, it's not even close, it's stunning, and the new PDP-LX5090 should be even better, but not cheap. I've also had a Sharp 46" LCD, but we won't mention that!

I haven't put the new Samsung LCDs (the LE46A656 and LE52A656) in for anyone yet, but based on the demo I had, they are really nice. A lot of people won't want them due to red edging on the case though.

 

[tourettes]

One thing that you should keep eye on is to make sure that 24p mode(s) are supported natively (no 3:2 pulldown or some other nasty tricks).

 

[jestermgee]

Well I have a 46" Sony Bravia and it is awesome. I'm no expert on tv's but I did some research on this one and then when I saw it playing a blueray animation cartoon in JB HIFI I thought "I have to have that"...

I will admit though, it's a bit big for 46" due to the speakers on the side and the glass trim around the edge, but theres a nice glowie SONY on the bottom that, well, is just a gimmic. The other thing, as TritonT said, it is on the pricey side, but the picture quality is really stunning. 50" versions are now available for just a little more than I paid for the 46" but i'mm struggling to fit this one in a lounge.

 

[bobrap]

Thanks for all the info. I decided on the 46" Samsung Series 6 (LN46A650). Really like it so far and I actually like the red touch of color.