Ok looking to upgrade my CRT HDTV

CrAkD · 11-02-2009, 03:43 PM

In january im going to use my taxes to get a new tv. Ive had my panasonic 34" Tau for about 5 years now and even tho I have no quams really with it it only supports 1080i and weighs like 300lbs plus I want to go bigger and wall mount to clean up my ent center. I basicly rushed into the panasonic so I want to do research to make sure I get this one right. heres what im looking for.

52" LCD or Plasma
Picture in Picture (mandatory)
min 3 but would prefer 4 HDMI inputs
I play alot of video games (rhythm games like rockband) So ive done some research but still not sure which has less lag for games like this (plasma or lcd)

My budget is anywhere from $1500-$2500

Let me know what you guys think. I think my biggest problem is the picture in picture I really like the 52" bravia set but it doesnt have PIP.

Thanks in advance.

**PFC5** · 11-02-2009, 06:00 PM

Hardly any HDTVs have PiP because it is not a big seller with everyone going to cable/sat service since you would need two cable/sat boxes to use it on 2 different channels.

I have played games on both and plasma DEFINITELY has less to zero lag like the CRTs, and LCDs DO have it from my personal experience with both.

Techlord · 11-02-2009, 10:33 PM

While there are a lot of nice LCDs out there, plasma would be a better way to go for many reasons! I wish I had bought a Panasonic TCPV10 54" plasma!

Before we go there hows your room lighting and how far will you sit from the display? Just do one thing before you buy anything, have a look at the Panasonic TCPV10 54" plasma!

CrAkD · 11-02-2009, 10:57 PM

room lighting is bad its basicly never too bright in there. there are 2 lights on the ceiling but they are not bright at all. no glare from sun as the shade is usually always down. as far as how far. its a bedroom and id say my head would probably be about 10-12' away from where the set will be. only issue is im kind of constrained to 52" cause the set is going to mount on the wall between 2 beams and the wall is exactly 50" across and i cant have the edges of the set hanging off the wall. and most 52" sets are like 49" across.

DIRECTVMAN · 11-03-2009, 12:20 AM

I'd recommend a SAMSUNG plasma.

Bigloww · 11-03-2009, 12:58 AM

I rec the Panny 54G10 onsale for around $1500.. A ton of TV that fits your gig and on the low end of your budget. A huge bang for your buck IMO.

http://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-VIER...7231143&sr=8-1

tsetal · 11-04-2009, 01:31 AM

I'd say read the reviews especially the ones coming from the experts if you want to have an idea on which is the best LCD TV that fits your budget. That's what most people do if they are unsure which one to choose. Hope this helps.

Techlord · 11-04-2009, 02:23 AM

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Originally Posted by CrAkD

room lighting is bad its basicly never too bright in there. there are 2 lights on the ceiling but they are not bright at all. no glare from sun as the shade is usually always down. as far as how far. its a bedroom and id say my head would probably be about 10-12' away from where the set will be. only issue is im kind of constrained to 52" cause the set is going to mount on the wall between 2 beams and the wall is exactly 50" across and i cant have the edges of the set hanging off the wall. and most 52" sets are like 49" across.

A dimmly lit room isn't bad at all, sounds like you have the perfect viewing environment! At 10-12ft. your looking for a 52" LCD or a 54" plasma, what kind of space do you have where this display will be hung? I could recommend many LCDs or plasmas, in all honesty plasma has come a long way in the last few years! LCD has also come a long way, but plasma is King for now!

Panasonic Plasma displays are just the hot ticket right now, Samsung, Toshiba and even Vizio has some awesome LCDs (forget LED)! The Panasonic S1, G10 & G15 (latter more slim) and V10 represent the best plasma has to offer in my opinion, the V10 being the very best available! Plasmas shine in low lit environments and produce inky black levels LCD can't touch without killing shadow detail.

CrAkD · 11-04-2009, 02:55 PM

(excuse the messy old picture)

what were going to do once that CRT comes out of that spot were going to fill in the spot so its just a wall and hang the flat panel on the wall. which is why i was trying to keep it at 52" cause from post to post its 50" which is PERFECT for a 52" tv 54" is like 51" wide so ill have to do something to make up that extra inch.

11-02-2009, 03:43 PM	#1
CrAkD How can anyone watch standard def? Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 20	Ok looking to upgrade my CRT HDTV In january im going to use my taxes to get a new tv. Ive had my panasonic 34" Tau for about 5 years now and even tho I have no quams really with it it only supports 1080i and weighs like 300lbs plus I want to go bigger and wall mount to clean up my ent center. I basicly rushed into the panasonic so I want to do research to make sure I get this one right. heres what im looking for. 52" LCD or Plasma Picture in Picture (mandatory) min 3 but would prefer 4 HDMI inputs I play alot of video games (rhythm games like rockband) So ive done some research but still not sure which has less lag for games like this (plasma or lcd) My budget is anywhere from $1500-$2500 Let me know what you guys think. I think my biggest problem is the picture in picture I really like the 52" bravia set but it doesnt have PIP. Thanks in advance.

11-02-2009, 06:00 PM	#2
PFC5 Super Moderator Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 28,420	Hardly any HDTVs have PiP because it is not a big seller with everyone going to cable/sat service since you would need two cable/sat boxes to use it on 2 different channels. I have played games on both and plasma DEFINITELY has less to zero lag like the CRTs, and LCDs DO have it from my personal experience with both. __________________ Denon AVR-887 Klipsch RP-5 Pwred Towers (mains) (525 watts peak each 12"Subs) All Klipsch RC-25(ctr),(2)SS1(surr),(2)SS1(rearSurr) Toshiba (2)HD-A20,PS3,BD35 For SACD/DVD-A Samsung HD-841 Panny 50pz80u plasma SETTINGS RCA HD50LPW162 50"DLP w/HD2+ SA 3250HD 47" LCD+Yamaha5790+HD-A1(bedroom) Harmony 680 + (2) 670s (amazing remote/support) Game room with Onkyo receiver & B&W Speakers The_Cable_Game Take the high ground and be happier

11-02-2009, 10:33 PM	#3
Techlord High Definition is the definition of life. Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Orange County, California Posts: 1,132	While there are a lot of nice LCDs out there, plasma would be a better way to go for many reasons! I wish I had bought a Panasonic TCPV10 54" plasma! Before we go there hows your room lighting and how far will you sit from the display? Just do one thing before you buy anything, have a look at the Panasonic TCPV10 54" plasma! __________________ I'll admit when I am wrong, why live in denial? I should have bought a Panasonic Plasma! Samsung LN52B750 240Hz LCD HDTV Oppo Digital BDP-83 Denon AVR-5700 THX Ultra Certified Receiver M&K Sound LCR-750 THX Certified 5.1 Speaker System w/V-1250 THX Powered Subwoofer LCD's viewing angle issues seen here! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NOYnAmDLXbY Last edited by Techlord; 11-03-2009 at 03:02 AM.

11-03-2009, 12:58 AM	#6
Bigloww Shitter was full. Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: In a van, down by the river. Posts: 5,135	I rec the Panny 54G10 onsale for around $1500.. A ton of TV that fits your gig and on the low end of your budget. A huge bang for your buck IMO. http://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-VIER...7231143&sr=8-1 __________________ Commit to the Indian.. *In Loving Memory of Junkie, The Rizz, Eagle and the Boys.. They are gone (wasted in fact) but not forgotten..*

11-04-2009, 01:31 AM	#7
tsetal My plasma is High Def. Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 5	I'd say read the reviews especially the ones coming from the experts if you want to have an idea on which is the best LCD TV that fits your budget. That's what most people do if they are unsure which one to choose. Hope this helps. __________________ best LCD TV

11-02-2009, 10:57 PM	#4
CrAkD How can anyone watch standard def? Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 20	room lighting is bad its basicly never too bright in there. there are 2 lights on the ceiling but they are not bright at all. no glare from sun as the shade is usually always down. as far as how far. its a bedroom and id say my head would probably be about 10-12' away from where the set will be. only issue is im kind of constrained to 52" cause the set is going to mount on the wall between 2 beams and the wall is exactly 50" across and i cant have the edges of the set hanging off the wall. and most 52" sets are like 49" across.

11-03-2009, 12:20 AM	#5
DIRECTVMAN High Definition is the definition of life. Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 291	I'd recommend a SAMSUNG plasma.

11-04-2009, 02:55 PM	#9
CrAkD How can anyone watch standard def? Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 20	(excuse the messy old picture) what were going to do once that CRT comes out of that spot were going to fill in the spot so its just a wall and hang the flat panel on the wall. which is why i was trying to keep it at 52" cause from post to post its 50" which is PERFECT for a 52" tv 54" is like 51" wide so ill have to do something to make up that extra inch.