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    • ChrisC
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      And the picture quality on a plasma set is generally better.  Color reproduction is more accurate, no blurring on motion, better off angle viewing…

      I have two Panasonic plasma TVs and we love them.  Not familiar with Samsung's offerings, however. Smart TV features are largely useless.

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      • seanoconoS
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        I can attest to the uselessness of Smart TV features. If you have a Playstation, XBOX, Apple TV, Roku, etc. you already have the same features. I have a Samsung 3D LED Smart TV. I don't use the smart features, at all. I've used the 3D a handful of times (there just aren't many films that utilize the technology on Blu Ray). The picture is excellent, though. I had it optimized with a calibration software program and I don't have any of the issues Chris mentioned; which, admittedly, are common problems with LEDs. I agree that for a no-fuss, great picture experience, next generation plasmas are probably the way to go. You certainly get the best value with them. Previous generation's concerns, such as burn-in, aren't an issue, anymore.

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        • injunjackI
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          I was under the impression that LED is the word nowadays…

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            Another thing to note: the day after you buy your TV, the manufacturer will announce the next generation, which will be 33% better and 62% cheaper. You will be sad.

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            • FurattoHeddoF
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              ^that applies to pretty much all electronics sadly enough… I'd go for LED to stay on topic

              "Don't ever be sorry"

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              • J
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                but the choice is 51 plasma vs 43 led… not knowing size of the room, have to go with bigger. 43 is not that big

                saw a 90 led yesterday... amazing

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                • seanoconoS
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                  I'm sure this doesn't apply to you, Mega. But in the US, the best time to buy a TV, other than Black Friday, is before the Super Bowl and now, during March Madness. Real helpful, I know.

                  IJ, yes, don't get me wrong, I love my LED; but I think you probably get more for your money with a high-end plasma.

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                  • SeulS
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                    How about energy efficiency?.. My old LG plasma (42") has been crapping out recently, so all your intel is of great value to me (as well)!.. Thanks lads  🙂

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                    • Megatron1505M
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                      I went with a completely different TV, and brand new to the market (last week) LG 43", LED. I can definitely tell that it is smaller, but in a week I won't notice any more. The picture is a major upgrade from my old LCD, it's an A rated energy efficient set, and I like the fact that I can now watch Netflix without turning on the PS3.

                      Made in England, clothed in Japan, fed in America and drunk in Belgium !

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                      • injunjackI
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                        @seanocono:

                        IJ, yes, don't get me wrong, I love my LED; but I think you probably get more for your money with a high-end plasma.

                        probably so, but LED should be also longer life…

                        sidenote, We have a 42" TV, I watch it from a bit over 2m distance. It's fine, used to have a 37" here which was OK also...
                        It's just what you're used to. And ask your wife...does the size matter 😉

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                        • seanoconoS
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                          Congrats, Mega.  Energy saving is a great feature that doesn't get enough credit.  Your TV sucks more energy than any other electronic, or appliance, in your house.

                          IJ, haha, agreed.  I will take picture quality over size any day.

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                          • ChrisC
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                            For energy efficiency, get an edge lit (aka LED) LCD TV.  Nothing else is even close.

                            Plasmas are horrible energy hogs, and they put out a ton of heat.  Those are the biggest drawbacks, as far as I'm concerned.

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                            • JCar2666J
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                              LED's all day long

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                              • seanoconoS
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                                G, are you accepting kidneys as forms of payment, yet?

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                                • GilesG
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                                  Only in sets of 3…..

                                  "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                                  • SeulS
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                                    How do you feel about stabwounds in kidneys?.. And a follow up question: how do you feel about there still being a body attached to the kidneys?..

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                                    • GilesG
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                                      If that body is yours, no feckin deal…..

                                      "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                                      • Megatron1505M
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                                        Contentious question maybe, but I have an opportunity to acquire some Vibergs service boots in black CXL in exchange for another item. As a confirmed fan of Whites, would it be good for my perspective balance to give Viberg a go finally?

                                        Made in England, clothed in Japan, fed in America and drunk in Belgium !

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                                        • GilesG
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                                          Absolutely…

                                          "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                                          • madmondayM
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                                            depends on what you are giving up.

                                            mini or tommytron & i would have to think about it some more.
                                            now a shirt, jacket or maybe jeans that don't get use consider it strongly.

                                            oh also depends on the sole of the boot

                                            head high, middle finger higher

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