Flat Screen Recommendations: 50 to 60 inch


I'll consider any option, LCD, Plasma, "internet" TVs, etc.
Just want something that will look good out of the box. We watch DVD movies, stream from a Roku box, and news and a few stupid shows from cable TV. Will get less than 10 hours a week of play time. Interested in all opinions and experiences with current models.
Thank you in advance.
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Showing 2 responses by learsfool

Panasonic plasmas are definitely the way to go now that Pioneer is not making their model anymore. I have a 50" plasma, and it is fantastic, especially after having it professionally calibrated after the break-in time (I watched carefully so I can do it myself in the future, or adjust this one if I need to).

Plasmas are the best for a couple of reasons - they have better blacks, so all color looks more realistic, and if you are a fan of black and white film, it looks WAY better on plasmas than LCD or LED. Also, movement in sports looks much better on plasmas, if you are a sports fan. And if you are viewing from an angle, plasmas look better than LCD's and LED's as well. The only real disadvantage is that they do put out more heat, and use more power.
I agree completely with Allchemie - my mother-in-law just got an LED LCD, and it isn't even close to my Panasonic plasma. Also agree that the Samsung plasmas are quite good.