Panny or Sammy

[MaliBuckeye]

Soo... After months and months of research, I've got it narrowed down to either the [ame="http://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-VIERA-TC-P50G10-50-Inch-Plasma/dp/B001UAEWUS"]Panasonic TC-P50G10[/ame] or the [ame="http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-PN50B650-50-Inch-1080p-Plasma/dp/B001W6NU9E/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1253597260&sr=1-1"]Samsung PN50B650[/ame].

For the price, and the technology, this is what we're down to. Yes, I'd love to have a Pioneer Kuro or one of the newfangled Samsung full LED LCDs, but it ain't happening in today's economy.

CNet ranks them both highly, Consumer Reports gives the Samsung the edge, others I've talked to say that Panasonic is the industry standard for plasma while Samsung is tops for LCD (concluding that I should buy the Panny since we're going plasma).

I'd greatly appreciate any feedback that BP folks have- do you have one of these sets? What are your pros/cons? Any thoughts on brand reliability? Etc.

I'm not looking for a plasma/LCD/LED/DLP discussion, just the usual helpful insights that ya'll are known for.

Even Buckyle.

Thanks...

 

[Apache]

Either or

I have a Samsung DLP

Good TV.

I view both you have in question. I like the Panasonic a bit better but either will work for me.

You cant loose with either.

 

[Folanator]

I have that exact Samsung. Liked the Panny, but the Samsung was hard to beat the price.

Freeken awesome unit. It is heavy. But once you get it mounted on the wall it is spectacular.

I am very very very happy with it.

 

[CleveBucks]

I have a 50" Samsung plasma, my brother has the 42" Samsung, my parents have the 50" Panny, and my friend has the 42" Panny. All look great.

Honestly I don't think you can go wrong with either.

 

[powerlifter]

I had a series 4 50" plasma samsung awhile back. It was strong...The only reason I got rid of it was to upgrade to a series 8. Sooner or later i'll probably get rid of it and upgrade to a newer model again..I love them...Panny's kick ass as well though..You won't be heartbroken over either choice..You will enjoy football games much more though.

 

[MaliBuckeye]

Thanks for all the feedback, BP family...

Last night, I became the proud father of a Samsung PN50B650. Hooray!

All the better to watch Buckeye football with!!!

Thanks again...

 

[jwinslow]

:cheers:

 

[Mac]

Good choice.