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Samsung PN42A450 vs. Panasonic TH42PX80U

by hecaworld May 19, 2008 11:09PM PDT

Hi All,

Looking to buy a 42" plasma for my bedroom and have it narrowed down to these two. Best buy price is about $200 more for the panasonic but they look very similar so does anybody give an edge to one over another?

Also one other question...for a TV this size should I just stick with 720p or is it worth it to spend extra for 1080p?

Thanks!

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by DAROSE007 May 20, 2008 1:04AM PDT

BUY THE SAM AND PUT THE 200 BUCKS TOWARD THE RISING COST OF GAS. BE A SAVY SHOPPER!!! ONCE YOU GET IT HOME, EITHER ONE IS GOING TO LOOK GREAT. I PERSONALLY BELIEVE THE SAM HAS A LITTLE CRISPER PICTURE.DARK LEVELS PRETTY MUCH EQUAL.SAM MAY BE A TAD BRIGHTER.BUT OVERALL THEY ARE PRETTY MUCH EQUAL.HEY 200 BUCKS IS 200 BUCKS.ALSO I WOULD CHECK WITH COMPETITORS.IN MY AREA (GREENVILLE, S.C.)CIRCUIT CITY IS USUALLY LESS THAN BB AND HHGREGG IS LESS THAN BOTH. STAY WITH 720 UNLESS YOU'RE PLANNING ON BLU-RAY OR GAMING. DON'T FORGET BREAK IT IN PROPERLY AND SET UP PIXIL SHIFT. DON'T WANT THAT NASTY IMAGE RETENTION ON THE SCREEN.GOOD LUCK AND HAPPY VIEWING!!! DAROSE

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by hecaworld May 20, 2008 1:15AM PDT

Thanks for the response. BB has the sam for around 889 which seems to be the cheapest here in NJ. I think as a final decision I'll just go back to BB and look at the two side by side and make up my mind.

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Best buy has a great deal going for Home Entertainment setup
by tkepk181 May 28, 2008 1:26PM PDT

I just went in to BB here in Maryland tonight and purchased one of these TVs and they told me that they are having 3 years no interest financing on all home entertainment sales $999 and up. The cost of the TV was 897.99 and I bought a stand, surge protector, HDMI cables, and a service plan and now all I have to do is sit back and make the monthly 40-50 dollar payments each month because I've got 36 billing cycles to break even with.

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Went with the samsung
by hecaworld May 29, 2008 5:44AM PDT

I ended up having circuit city match the BB price since BB didn't have it in stock. I think its a great price and since both are good brands it was actually the swivel stand on the samsung plus the fact that it was over $100 cheaper that sold me over the panasonic.

Enjoy your TV...

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CONGRATS ON YOUR PURCHASE.........
by Riverledge May 29, 2008 10:55AM PDT

YOU DID QUITE WELL!!! AS A PANNY PLASMA FAN; YOU DID YOUR RESEARCH,
A WORD MOST NEWCOMERS SHY AWAY FROM. I HAVE VIEWED IT, AND IT'S A VERY
GOOD SET. ENJOY IT FOR YEARS TO COME!

Always,

River.

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