Help me buy a TV, plasma or lcd? Options

[Hanyo]

My 10 year old CRT tv blew up recently and now its time to move up to a flat pannel and move up to HD.

Basically I'm looking for the best tv for Standard definition.

my size requirements is 40"-46", and budget is $1500.




My first pick was the samsung UN46B6000, but its a side lite led tv that has some dimming issues and the flatness of the tv means the sound would be terrible. I do have a home theatre set up but it would not be on all the time.

Second pick is the panisonic TC-P46S1, this is a plasma set so its picture is going to be amazing but the energy efficenty of this set is gonna hurt. It will cost more to own this set over the years then a more expencive LCD tv.

my last pic is the samsung LN46B750, the 240 hz lcd tv is suppose to a great tv according to the reviews. But i heard the standard definition is mediocre and the price of this set is on the high side. When i can get the same picture quality for 500+ dollars cheaper with a plasma.



I want to know your guys opinion on the best standard definition set. or at least point me in the right direction on who makes better SD set.


And suggestions?

thanks alot.

[Supersprynt]

Supersprynt, arguments are against the rules, quit trying to bring up a dead topic and ruin this guy's thread.

Ok so... this post is so retarded I can't imagine you're being serious.

200 hours is an insane amount of time to break-in a plasma. AT BEST you should stay away from letter box (black bars top & bottom, 4:3 programming (black bars on right & left), and static logos for 75-100 hours.

If you're in a room with a lot of windows - you may want to consider LCD (LED or CCFL) because of the matte screen. Plasma TVs have a high gloss screen.

Plasma TVs generally have a better picture than LCDs. Stronger colors, deeper blacks. LED LCDs help with the deeper blacks, but you're going to pay the premium.

Weight, heat, cost of operation are all more with plasma.

Sorry Hanyo, for ruining your thread with knowledge.

Oh and JC - you should probably note the dates at which Hanyo & I registered.

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This post has been edited by Supersprynt: Mar 10, 2010 - 9:40 AM