LG 50" Plasma 3D 1080p HDTV + (2) 3D-glasses for $799 (Fry's)?

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I need some quick insights/thoughts on this, as a family member will likely purchase it later today!

LG 50PZ550 1080P 3D PLASMA HDTV with (2) 3D Glasses - $799 at Frys B&M
http://www.frys.com/product/6523403?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG

($1,299 on the website, in-person it's $799)

Fry's ad: http://images.frys.com/art/facebook...Utha/images/Oregon/FRYS_ORG_FRI_P1_040111.jpg

LG site for product info': http://www.lg.com/us/tv-audio-video/televisions/LG-plasma-tv-50PZ550.jsp

Any comparo's to equivalent Panasonic plasma sets? They've been going for around $899-$999 a month or so ago (ie. 50", plasma, 1080p, 3D, etc), though I'm not sure if they were slim/low-profile like this LG offering. Heck, I'm not sure if they were 3D as well.

Yes, I've gone through the motions regarding LCD / LED-LCD (edge-lit, back-lit) as well & their pro's/con's. Other than more power consumption, I can't think of a downside to this LG plasma offering...(?) I believe burn-in phenomenon is a thing of the past...(?) LED-LCD edge-lit sets offer slim profile (which this LG also does), lower power-consumption (compared to LCD & Plasma). But their picture quality isn't an improvement over their LCD counterparts. Back-lit LED-LCD's are pricier (relatively speaking) along w/ less than a handful of models even available.

So that's that. Thanks in-advance! :D
 
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I just weighed all the info and bought a LED LCD TV myself a few weeks ago.

Plasma sure is nice, but still consumes more power than LCD or LED-LCD. When I was at the store, just touching the Plasma TV's I felt a lot of heat coming off versus the LCDs or LED-LCD TVs. In the long run not a big deal if energy costs stay stable and low.

Plasma also has elevation restrictions. Above a certain elevation there is buzzing so make sure it's sea level or not much higher.

Finally, you can't lay plasma down flat, the screen is glass and will break. I had a friend helping me with his van, so I laid my LED LCD TV down flat without worry. :biggrin:

Oh one more thing, plasma is not good for brightly lit rooms ( a lot of glare off the glass screen). That's why LCD or DLP is better for bright locations.

But if all the concerns are non-issues, then go ahead and buy, and enjoy! :smile:

PS - don't forget to use a break in DVD for the plasma http://www.eaprogramming.com/ (no such worries with my LED LCD) :)
 
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looks to be solid...

NsXMas said:
I just weighed all the info and bought a LED LCD TV myself a few weeks ago.
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Yea, my own household is all LCD at the moment (2 bigscreen LCD's, 1 oversized computer LCD, 1 desktop LCD), so plasma is unchartared territory for me.

NsXMas said:
Plasma sure is nice, but still consumes more power than LCD or LED-LCD... In the long run not a big deal if energy costs stay stable and low.
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That's a good point. I believe the individual I have in mind for this this tv wouldn't have it on endlessly (unlike my household). They do have school-age kids, but they are quite active, scholastic, and outdoorsy so all-in-all they don't veg'out to the tube much on weekdays. It's more-so for occasional tv shows/cartoons, dvd's, news/sports. And being 3D capable (w/ glasses included), works out well as the kids are quite into the animated 3D movies (and other 3D content) coming out as of late.

NsXMas said:
Plasma also has elevation restrictions. Above a certain elevation there is buzzing so make sure it's sea level or not much higher.
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Oh, ah- this is new to me! Thanks. If I'm not mistaken, yes- the residence is above sea-level, anywhere from 500 feet to 1,000 feet (to the best of my recollection). I need to look into this further.

NsXMas said:
Oh one more thing, plasma is not good for brightly lit rooms ( a lot of glare off the glass screen). That's why LCD or DLP is better for bright locations.
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I will relay this as well to them. FWIRC, there is average amount of light in the room midday, though I can't recall earlier or latter parts of the day.

NsXMas said:
PS - don't forget to use a break in DVD for the plasma http://www.eaprogramming.com/ (no such worries with my LED LCD) :)
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I had that bookmarked, from when I was researching the set. Thanks for the reminder!
 
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I'd say get it if you're an average TV consumer and want 3D.

If you are a videophile or need the extra features of a pricier set, then pass. By videophile, I mean, does the person buying it plan to have it color calibrated by a professional? I'd say 90% - 99% of consumers probably don't get it calibrated. .

At that price point, and the amount of use you are expecting there's almost no way you'll make up the difference in electricity savings vs the LCD or LED.

Some LCDs and LEDs also have glass fronts. It all depends on the manufacturer and the model. This may or may not be an issue.

At the elevation 500-1000 ft you shouldn't have any elevation issues with Plasma.

Lastly, if you don't need 3D, there's deals around for 2D plasmas that are even cheaper.
 
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I just went from 58" plasma to 55" LED for my bedroom TV. If you don't have the plasma in a large space it will make the whole room hot.
 
Oh, no! It just got cheaper! Today's LA Times ad. Price match it!!
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Osiris_x11 said:
I need some quick insights/thoughts on this, as a family member will likely purchase it later today!

LG 50PZ550 1080P 3D PLASMA HDTV with (2) 3D Glasses - $799 at Frys B&M
http://www.frys.com/product/6523403?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG

($1,299 on the website, in-person it's $799)

Fry's ad: http://images.frys.com/art/facebook...Utha/images/Oregon/FRYS_ORG_FRI_P1_040111.jpg

LG site for product info': http://www.lg.com/us/tv-audio-video/televisions/LG-plasma-tv-50PZ550.jsp

Any comparo's to equivalent Panasonic plasma sets? They've been going for around $899-$999 a month or so ago (ie. 50", plasma, 1080p, 3D, etc), though I'm not sure if they were slim/low-profile like this LG offering. Heck, I'm not sure if they were 3D as well.

Yes, I've gone through the motions regarding LCD / LED-LCD (edge-lit, back-lit) as well & their pro's/con's. Other than more power consumption, I can't think of a downside to this LG plasma offering...(?) I believe burn-in phenomenon is a thing of the past...(?) LED-LCD edge-lit sets offer slim profile (which this LG also does), lower power-consumption (compared to LCD & Plasma). But their picture quality isn't an improvement over their LCD counterparts. Back-lit LED-LCD's are pricier (relatively speaking) along w/ less than a handful of models even available.

So that's that. Thanks in-advance! :D
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Playing video games buy plasma.
 
Video games would be one of the few areas that burn in would still be of a concern with a plasma given fixed logos and displays. I've been playing on various LCDs for at least 5 years and no lag issues.
 
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