Circuit City & Best Buy had the 50" Panasonic 768p base model on sale two weeks ago for $999 - a bargain for superior quality (ok whinners, complain 'cause it ain't 1080p we know the truth about that debate) now its listed at $1099 at CC.
CNet review of the Toshiba RV530U version 1080p LCD at Fry's: GOOD = 3 stars The good: Inexpensive for a 1080p LCD; produces a relatively deep level of black; uniform picture across the screen; good video processing; superb connectivity with four HDMI ports and one PC input; sleek, compact styling.
The bad: Poor color decoding and primary color points make for inaccurate color reproduction; some minor false contouring artifacts.
CNet review: Panasonic PX80U series plasma: VERY GOOD = 3.5 stars The good: Relatively inexpensive; produces a deep shade of black; accurate initial color temperature; solid connectivity with three HDMI inputs; handsome, understated exterior.
The bad: Color decoding accentuates red; inaccurate primary color of green; ineffective noise reduction.
Take the $300 savings and go with a plasma, specifications never tell the real story anyways, let YOUR EYES make the decision. Panasonic is slightly behind Pioneer with the finest quality flat panel going, expert reviewers agree. I've had a Sony LCD initially, my two KURO's are way ahead in PQ in EVERY way (yes, and cheaper).
Noticing: CC has 132 LCD's for sale, 18 plasma's - its too bad more buyers are not told the truth about the superior flat panel for your money (its all about marketing).
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Circuit City & Best Buy had the 50" Panasonic 768p base model on sale two weeks ago for $999 - a bargain for superior quality (ok whinners, complain 'cause it ain't 1080p we know the truth about that debate) now its listed at $1099 at CC.
CNet review of the Toshiba RV530U version 1080p LCD at Fry's:
GOOD = 3 stars
The good: Inexpensive for a 1080p LCD; produces a relatively deep level of black; uniform picture across the screen; good video processing; superb connectivity with four HDMI ports and one PC input; sleek, compact styling.
The bad: Poor color decoding and primary color points make for inaccurate color reproduction; some minor false contouring artifacts.
CNet review: Panasonic PX80U series plasma:
VERY GOOD = 3.5 stars
The good: Relatively inexpensive; produces a deep shade of black; accurate initial color temperature; solid connectivity with three HDMI inputs; handsome, understated exterior.
The bad: Color decoding accentuates red; inaccurate primary color of green; ineffective noise reduction.
Take the $300 savings and go with a plasma, specifications never tell the real story anyways, let YOUR EYES make the decision. Panasonic is slightly behind Pioneer with the finest quality flat panel going, expert reviewers agree. I've had a Sony LCD initially, my two KURO's are way ahead in PQ in EVERY way (yes, and cheaper).
Noticing: CC has 132 LCD's for sale, 18 plasma's - its too bad more buyers are not told the truth about the superior flat panel for your money (its all about marketing).