Is this a good HDTV? Picture quality is my main concern?

[cinnabun93]

I am looking at getting a 2nd tv set and was looking at this one.

Panasonic - VIERA 50" Class / Plasma / 1080p / 600Hz / 3D / HDTV - TC-P50GT30

I've read plasma tv's give you slightly sharper picture. Is it because of the 600hz refresh rate. If any tv's have better picture quality a link would be appreciated.

 

[isaacmorseMI]

Panny's are great TV's. You don't need to waste money on the 3D though. Not worth it.

 

[gadgtfreek]

The GT is a nice set, but the ST is nice too and cheaper. In that size range definitely Panny, if in the 55"-60" range, the D7000 is considered to be a better set/value.

 

[cinnabun93]

Panny's are great TV's. You don't need to waste money on the 3D though. Not worth it.

Thanks for pointing that out. I get a major headache from 3D. Is this tv a better value without the 3D?

Panasonic - 50" Class / Plasma / 1080p / 600Hz / HDTV - TC-P50S30

 

[gadgtfreek]

The S30 is really not a good tv, just because it can do 3d does not mean you have to use it. The faster phosphors 3d plasmas have result in a better 2d image.

 

[isaacmorseMI]

I would also take a look at other brands like Samsung and LG. They also make some great TV's.

 

[gadgtfreek]

I agree, I love my d7000. Only thing to point out is the 51" samsungs have a higher mll. I'd only buy them in 59" or 64".

 

[Ronnie-]

Just ordered one of these. Set for delivery on Friday. . I almost went with the d7000 series Sammy, but I went on elways posts, and my previous experience and got the panasonic. I think I'd have done well with either.

 

[dantheman77]

Remember, to get the BEST picture be sure to get Monster cabels.

 

[Ronnie-]

Remember, to get the BEST picture be sure to get Monster cabels.

Oh no doubt about it! The extra money spent makes the picture that much better!!!!

 

[ronfelder]

Oh no doubt about it! The extra money spent makes the picture that much better!!!!

You actually believe the hype put out by Monster that spending more gets you a better hdmi? A cheap one is just as good as an expensive one.It's all b.s.to say other wise.

 

[Ronnie-]

You actually believe the hype put out by Monster that spending more gets you a better hdmi? A cheap one is just as good as an expensive one.It's all b.s.to say other wise.

I figured that the smiley after my overly ridiculous statement would hint that it was pure sarcasm.

 

[Ronnie-]

Well it delivered about an hour ago. I had just enough time to assemble it to the base and get it set on the mantle.

I love the look of the set, cant wait to get home and play

 

[NotMe546]

I figured that the smiley after my overly ridiculous statement would hint that it was pure sarcasm.

I got that.

 

[teachsac]

I got that.

Me too. Recognized it in his original post

S~

 

[Ronnie-]

So far I am really enjoying the set. Great PQ. Still tweaking the settings, but pleased.