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Re: 42" TV advice
« Reply #45 on: November 27, 2012, 09:08:22 am »
ok here goes,

I used to work for samsung for sales training and marketing and this is what I remember.

LED's use less power then plasmas
Lighter
No screenburn issues like plasmas
Better picture colours
Smoother motions (100hz as opposed to plasma 600hz sub motion)

Samsung used to make 42" screens but faced many problems as did Sony. It was something to do with the placement of each pixel on the panel so they scrapped the idea and just stuck to 40" screens

Ive had 2 samsungs

UE40C6000 and the UE40D6530. These were the 2 best selling models in the previous 2 years.

Im looking to get another one for my living room. UE40ES5520. at john lewis its 449.00 with 5 year guarantee.

Also dont be confused by the CMR number Samsung advertise. Just remember if youre looking for a tv with 100hz in the samsungs, its going to be a 6,7 or 8 series.

I have 3D but never use it.


Also found that samsung tvs play all major formats. I remember a customer once returned a panasonic as it didnt plat mp4's and buy a samsung.

also dont go for a EH model ( EH5000, EH5300) these have a larger rear end like an LCD except it has an LED backlit. it kinda defeats the point of having an LED tv. apprently the speaker is better in them.

Stick to the ES models.

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PS: hope i havent offended any plasma fans. Just my 2 pence.

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Re: 42" TV advice
« Reply #46 on: November 27, 2012, 09:12:51 am »
Samsung make plasma TVs, too...

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Re: 42" TV advice
« Reply #47 on: November 27, 2012, 09:14:35 am »
Panasonic plasma. FIN!

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Panasonic 42 G30  :notworthy:

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Re: 42" TV advice
« Reply #48 on: November 27, 2012, 09:24:23 am »
My 2p worth!

I had a 42" Panasonic plasma which was ace except-
There was a high pitched noise that came from the set during viewing!
Got a replacement and it was exactly the same. Ended up getting
A full refund.

Went and bought a 42" LG plasma and just after a year of ownership
I have started getting a kind of red pixeling in the whites. LG are not
Interested because it is out of warranty.

Trying to blag my dads pioneer......

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Re: 42" TV advice
« Reply #49 on: November 27, 2012, 09:26:43 am »
Samsung make plasma TVs, too...

but they like to push more on their LED's.

I still think Panasonic make better plasmas then Samsung.

Guess it comes down what you're after.

I would get a Panasonic plasma over a Samsung plasma.

But Samsung LED over Panasonic LED.


Dont know whats happening with Sony as ive been out of that job since march this year, but i do know they were struggling for a while.

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Re: 42" TV advice
« Reply #50 on: November 27, 2012, 09:28:44 am »

Trying to blag my dads pioneer......


I believe panasonic and pioneer have some sort of partnership ;)

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Re: 42" TV advice
« Reply #51 on: November 27, 2012, 09:29:07 am »
My 2p worth!

I had a 42" Panasonic plasma which was ace except-
There was a high pitched noise that came from the set during viewing!
Got a replacement and it was exactly the same. Ended up getting
A full refund.

Went and bought a 42" LG plasma and just after a year of ownership
I have started getting a kind of red pixeling in the whites. LG are not
Interested because it is out of warranty.

Trying to blag my dads pioneer......


Now you're Talking  :drool: :drool: :drool:

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Re: 42" TV advice
« Reply #52 on: November 27, 2012, 09:30:11 am »
My mum bought a passive 3D LG and it went pop one day later. Got a Panny GT50 now. Picture is brill on it, but I am massively underwhelmed with the 3D bit. It all works fine, but I can't really see the point, plus it's like wearing heavy sunglasses indoors with the picture darkening accordingly.

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Re: 42" TV advice
« Reply #53 on: November 27, 2012, 09:32:11 am »
My mum bought a passive 3D LG and it went pop one day later. Got a Panny GT50 now. Picture is brill on it, but I am massively underwhelmed with the 3D bit. It all works fine, but I can't really see the point, plus it's like wearing heavy sunglasses indoors with the picture darkening accordingly.

passive 3d always gave me a headache. Active shutter is where 3D really suits the home. You will find the development of active 3d glasses are improving each year in terms of size and comfort.

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Re: 42" TV advice
« Reply #54 on: November 27, 2012, 09:37:09 am »
You sure you don't want mine Rich? Top of the range Panasonic 42" 3D. Good Price. :signLOL:

As no one else has asked yet, how much is it then?

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Re: 42" TV advice
« Reply #55 on: November 27, 2012, 09:38:40 am »
Pioneer kuro - still the benchmark that most tv's are compared against in tests.

Still sell for top prices 2nd hand.

Spot on fella... I have 6 year Kuro and it still looks great...  It was the price that was the problem, You will get what you pay for  :grin:

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Re: 42" TV advice
« Reply #56 on: November 27, 2012, 09:52:32 am »

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Re: 42" TV advice
« Reply #57 on: November 27, 2012, 09:53:57 am »
Is it worth getting the TX-P42GT50 over the TX-P42ST50???

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Re: 42" TV advice
« Reply #58 on: November 27, 2012, 09:55:29 am »
On a related tip, this makes for interesting reading...

http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/home-entertainment/1292371/expensive-hdmi-cables-make-no-difference-the-absolute-proof

thats a good topic, The only difference ive seen in HDMI cables is when a Sony rep couldnt use 3D as he was using a version 1.3 hdmi.

These are what i use.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/HDMI-KING-Insulated-Fuss-Free-Packaging/dp/B001TYRJWS/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1354010115&sr=1-3

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Re: 42" TV advice
« Reply #59 on: November 27, 2012, 10:06:07 am »
I use the v1.4 ones from B&M Home Stores. They're the most expensive ones they sell at a massive £4.99,