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Title: Which Plasma to buy?
Post by: julius22 on Dec 14, 2012 at 04:17 PM
hi guys im planning to buy a plasma tv this week, but still undecided. gusto ko yung 50" to 55". but need ba talaga yung 3d siya at Full HD? or pwede na ba yung hindi 3d at HD Ready lang? ang laki kasi ng price difference. I will use it for regular tv viewing lang naman. using satellite provider with HD channels.
thanks po.
Title: Re: Which Plasma to buy?
Post by: julius22 on Dec 15, 2012 at 10:45 AM
help po tnx.
Title: Re: Which Plasma to buy?
Post by: cnn on Dec 15, 2012 at 10:51 AM
help po tnx.


are you in manila?

visit Sight And Sounds... EDSA SHANGRILA... you can choose from their selection onsite :D

Personnaly, id recommend the PANA 50VT30... Full HD 3D plasma unit...
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Post by: revskie on Dec 15, 2012 at 10:56 AM
Agree.  50VT30 is the way to go. :)
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Post by: roygee on Dec 15, 2012 at 11:11 AM
help po tnx.

for just watching tv and HD channels... i'll go for a Samsung UA46EH5000, a little less that your 50 inch requirement, but its full HD, tipid sa kuryente, and will cost you less than 40K since its non-3D.
Title: Re: Which Plasma to buy?
Post by: emvi_2000 on Dec 15, 2012 at 11:22 AM
Pag 42incher, ano ok for cable TV, DVD and BRay and possibly, media player since wala nang 42VT30? Am eyeing the LG4520 since 19k na lang...or mag LED na lang ako na 40inch? I find the Sammy Plasma 43incher a bit big...Pag 40"LED, options ko are Sony EX430, Tosh PS200 and Sammy EH5000.
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Post by: house_rn on Dec 15, 2012 at 11:28 AM
If you have the budget go for the 50vt30. Best picture quality I've seen
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Post by: emvi_2000 on Dec 15, 2012 at 12:35 PM
Sir house_rn...too big na ang 50incher for me... :(
Title: Re: Which Plasma to buy?
Post by: house_rn on Dec 15, 2012 at 12:57 PM
I would recommend tosh 40pu200. Bang for the buck na yan 22-23k. May signal booster for cable viewing.
Title: Re: Which Plasma to buy?
Post by: emvi_2000 on Dec 15, 2012 at 01:04 PM
Thanks! :)
Title: Re: Which Plasma to buy?
Post by: julius22 on Dec 15, 2012 at 01:39 PM
so 3d is not a must for me
Title: Re: Which Plasma to buy?
Post by: house_rn on Dec 15, 2012 at 01:51 PM
so 3d is not a must for me
For 50" plasma. Pana 50vt30 is the best in its class. How much is your budget nga pala?
Title: Re: Which Plasma to buy?
Post by: julius22 on Dec 15, 2012 at 01:55 PM
PS51E450 how about this one for 30k? puwde na po ba yan?
Title: Re: Which Plasma to buy?
Post by: julius22 on Dec 15, 2012 at 01:56 PM
my budget is 35K but pwede naman madagdagan ng konti.
Title: Re: Which Plasma to buy?
Post by: house_rn on Dec 15, 2012 at 03:01 PM
For its size its really a good deal but at that size I would suggest get a full HD set. Pixelated na kasi pag ganyan kalaki. Ano ba viewing distance m chief?
Title: Re: Which Plasma to buy?
Post by: julius22 on Dec 15, 2012 at 04:08 PM
talaga po sir pixelated na ba pag ganung kalaki? mga 10-12 ft po viewing distance
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Post by: house_rn on Dec 15, 2012 at 05:40 PM
I suggest ask the owners. IMHO only bro based on my prev audition
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Post by: dodie on Dec 15, 2012 at 06:19 PM
for 35k, its only the sammy 51e450. but if you want to future proof your aquisition, get the sammy e550 full hd 3D. may mga trade offs yan because you cannot get the best plasma for that price. backread ka ng posting ni barrister on why he settle yata for a sammy 51e550 over its panny counterparts. dont get lg plasma.
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Post by: Tavus on Dec 15, 2012 at 06:29 PM
panasonic VT50 or ST50 wait... two of the best plasma and they don't have em here. rats.
Title: Re: Which Plasma to buy?
Post by: DTNS on Dec 15, 2012 at 06:53 PM
you are unlikely to find a 50 inch Full HD 3D plasma tv at 35k. maybe a 42 inch. (the Panasonic 42VT30) but if you're okay with a non-Full HD plasma, then I'd recommend the Samsung 51E450 or 51E490 (HD 3D).
Title: Re: Which Plasma to buy?
Post by: kylielouise on Mar 07, 2013 at 12:17 AM
If you have the budget go for the 50vt30. Best picture quality I've seen

Sir, How much po ang Panasonic 50vt30? If compare sa Samsung 51E550 which is priced at 49k ano po mas ok? Thanks po.
Title: Re: Which Plasma to buy?
Post by: DTNS on Mar 07, 2013 at 11:54 AM
Sir, How much po ang Panasonic 50vt30? If compare sa Samsung 51E550 which is priced at 49k ano po mas ok? Thanks po.

depending on the shop, the Panasonic 50VT30 costs 62+k. if you could afford the Panasonic, go for it! it has deeper blacks and better picture quality. if not, the Samsung 51E550 is also a good buy. ;)
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Post by: Nikkie on Mar 07, 2013 at 01:45 PM
Meron pa ba 42VT30 na mabibilhan? Anong next na magandang bilhin? Samsung 43E490 lang naiisip ko.
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Post by: DTNS on Mar 07, 2013 at 01:48 PM
Meron pa ba 42VT30 na mabibilhan? Anong next na magandang bilhin? Samsung 43E490 lang naiisip ko.

check mo sa Listen Up, Glorietta. nakakita ako ng Panasonic 42ST30 last time bumisita ako dun. Full HD at 3D din yun.

Sights & Sounds also has the new 42XT50 for just 24k. it's already 3D capable.
Title: Re: Which Plasma to buy?
Post by: Nikkie on Mar 07, 2013 at 02:09 PM
check mo sa Listen Up, Glorietta. nakakita ako ng Panasonic 42ST30 last time bumisita ako dun. Full HD at 3D din yun.

Sights & Sounds also has the new 42XT50 for just 24k. it's already 3D capable.

Mura nung 42XT50 ah. Is it better than Samsung's? Habol ko kasi talaga sana dun sa VT30 is the frame design. :D
Title: Re: Which Plasma to buy?
Post by: DTNS on Mar 07, 2013 at 02:14 PM
Mura nung 42XT50 ah. Is it better than Samsung's? Habol ko kasi talaga sana dun sa VT30 is the frame design. :D

the Samsung 51E550 is still better. but it is cheaper than the comparable 43E490 HD 3D plasma tv of Samsung. (this model costs 30+k)
Title: Re: Which Plasma to buy?
Post by: Nikkie on Mar 07, 2013 at 02:28 PM
the Samsung 51E550 is still better. but it is cheaper than the comparable 43E490 HD 3D plasma tv of Samsung. (this model costs 30+k)

Meron ba 43/42 nyang E550? Too big ang 51/50 sa paglalagyan ko. 4-5 feet away lang ang viewing distance.
Title: Re: Which Plasma to buy?
Post by: DTNS on Mar 07, 2013 at 02:30 PM
Meron ba 43/42 nyang E550? Too big ang 51/50 sa paglalagyan ko. 4-5 feet away lang ang viewing distance.

unfortunately, walang 43 inch na E550. :(
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Post by: muypogi on Mar 08, 2013 at 07:03 AM
Meron ba 43/42 nyang E550? Too big ang 51/50 sa paglalagyan ko. 4-5 feet away lang ang viewing distance.

Actually, with Plasma you can watch from 5 feet away and hindi masakit sa mata, unlike LEDs na medyo you need a bit of distance.  Also, if look at it, 42 vs 50 is not that big of a screen difference . . .
Title: Re: Which Plasma to buy?
Post by: joelsoldao on Mar 08, 2013 at 07:13 AM
check mo sa Listen Up, Glorietta. nakakita ako ng Panasonic 42ST30 last time bumisita ako dun. Full HD at 3D din yun.

Sights & Sounds also has the new 42XT50 for just 24k. it's already 3D capable.

Sir nacheck nyo po ba PQ nung 42XT50? ok ba?
Title: Re: Which Plasma to buy?
Post by: Nikkie on Mar 08, 2013 at 09:50 AM
How much is the cheapest 51E550 then? Ok ba 3D?
Title: Re: Which Plasma to buy?
Post by: DTNS on Mar 08, 2013 at 11:42 AM
How much is the cheapest 51E550 then? Ok ba 3D?

49k at Sights & Sounds, Shangrila.
Title: Re: Which Plasma to buy?
Post by: airnolds on Mar 16, 2013 at 12:28 AM
go for the Sammy 51E450.... i have the 51D450, no issues/complaints so far.. mag 1-year na sa akin...

for the past 6 months eh binaba namin sa living room ung TV for cable watching... ayos naman... was able to watch Lim vs Erap sa UKG the other day...haha.. wala lang...
Title: Re: Which Plasma to buy?
Post by: greatauror28 on Mar 16, 2013 at 01:35 AM
Go for a full HD unit, 3D is only optional - if you're in to that kind of stuff which IMHO will not be permanent.
Settle for no less than 50" if you're planning on viewing 10-12 feet away. Masyado na ngang malayo yun eh :)
Recommended minimum viewing distance should be 2x the size of your display.

And power-wise, hindi na nagkakalayo ang power consumption ng LCD, LED at Plasma. Very negligible na ang difference sa power savings - ni hindi mo mararamdaman un sa bill mo sa kuryente XD