Plasma HDTV question

[RESORT2ME Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close RESORT2ME]

I see these on sale at Best Buy. They look great in the store.
I wonder the pros and cons.

#1

PANASONIC 42"
Model: TH42PX75U
TH-42PX75U 42-IN Plasma HDTV with SD Memory Card Slot
• HDTV
• Resolution: 1024 x 768
• Aspect Ratio: 16:9
• Contrast Ratio: 10,000:1
• Colors: 29 Billion
• View Angle: 160 degrees
Reg: $2,799.99. Our Price $1,355.00

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#2

PANASONIC 42"
Model: TH42PX600U
TH-42PX600U 42-IN Plasma HD with SD Memory Card Slot and PC Input
• HDTV
• Resolution: 1024 x 768
• Dot Pitch: 0.90 x 0.675 mm
• Aspect Ratio: 16:9
• Contrast Ratio: 10,000:1
• Colors: 29 Billion
MSRP:: $3,999.99. Our Price $1,190.00
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Also, would the PC input be advisable? Most likely I would never get to use it.

I can only imagine editing Trip West photos on a 42" Plazma HDTV.

[bigfrank Administrator Find all posts View Profile Close bigfrank]

How does $899 sound for a 42 Plasma?

Newegg.com - Westinghouse Black 42" 16:9 8ms HD LCD TV Model W4207 - Retail

[RESORT2ME Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close RESORT2ME]

One buyer review

Cons: Only one HDMI input. No built in tuner. Menus lack higher end sets' functions. Cheap feeling remote. This set doesn't smooth or soften Standard Definition feeds as well as higher end sets. Slightly uneven backlighting (only noticeable when TV is on with with plain black screen). Poor speakers.
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Only one HDMI input. No built in tuner. . . What does that do for me?

[bigfrank Administrator Find all posts View Profile Close bigfrank]

If you have cable do you even need a tuner>

Use $100 off code NEWEGGTVS100 to get A $100 off bringing the price to $799.

[RESORT2ME Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close RESORT2ME]

If you have cable do you even need a tuner>

Use $100 off code NEWEGGTVS100 to get A $100 off bringing the price to $799.

Have satalite dish with tuner. That looks like great price.

Can't use for PC monitor though, right?

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Have satalite dish with tuner. That looks like great price.

Can't use for PC monitor though, right?

Why not. It has a Divi does it not and that is what a PC uses. Am I wrong?

[RESORT2ME Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close RESORT2ME]

Why not. It has a Divi does it not and that is what a PC uses. Am I wrong?

Will have to look at hooking PC to the TV we have. I don't know what all it has available.

[bigfrank Administrator Find all posts View Profile Close bigfrank]

Here is another one for $799 but this is LCD. Not sure if that code I posted will work on this if it does that brings it to $699 plus shipping.


Newegg.com - i-inc Black / SIlver 42" 16:9 8ms LCD HDTV w/ ATSC Tuner Model LT-42-US99 - Retail

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Here is a deal on a Panasonic 42 inch for $999, Not sure if that $100 code will take off another hundred or not.

Newegg.com - Panasonic TH-42PH9UK Black 42" 16:9 Professional Series HD Plasma Display - Retail

[Sandcrab Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Sandcrab]

I realize this was about four years ago but: We installed multiple plasmas where I worked. I think they were around 60 inchers. Installers recommended a service contract due to many problems and incredibly high prices to get serviced. Had image retention problems that some say have been resolved. Very heavy and needed wall re-inforcement to mount the larger screens. I recommend LCD. Have had a 32" Vizio for two years. No problems. HD is incredible and at least previously didn't have the image burning problem as plasmas. Plasma would be my LAST choice.

[arlene22 Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close arlene22]

FWIW, we have #2 and really enjoy it. No problems so far. Picture is just beautiful, and stunning on HD channels. DH picked it out, so I don't know what he compared it with, but we really like it.