Best 1080p display for around $1500

I have about that much to spend. Possibly a little more.

- Must be 1080p

- Preferably 40 inches or larger

- If possible, 120hz

- No obscure off brands

This will be almost exclusively a Blu-ray / Gaming display and will likely never have HD satelite or cable connected to it.

Im more concerned with overall picture quality than i am with pointless or gimmick features. Good color production and excellent dark levels are also a must. Thanks in advance.

http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-LN46A650-46-Inch-1080p-120Hz/dp/B001413D94/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1228250211&sr=8-1#rmerri52

Beat me to it. It's an absolutely awesome tv.

NEGATIVE

This one beats it hands down.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16889187090

NEGATIVE

This one beats it hands down.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16889187090

brian6751

the truth brian speaks, hmm

NEGATIVE

This one beats it hands down.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16889187090

brian6751

i would recommend that Panasonic as well, Ive been looking around lot recently and I think im going to be getting the 50" version of the TV

Panasonic 50"

its $1,800 at Best buy.

The Samsung would provided a cleaner image. Panasonic Plasma's have terrible picture noise when viewing content that is NOT Blu Ray or videogames because the noise reduction feature is useless. You'll be forced to use Cinema mode since that's the only picture mode that looks clean with correct gamma. It also has a red push that you can't get rid of even after having it professionally calibrated. Don't get me wrong. Cinema is fine but what sucks is that you customize it with each input. You also have to worry about image retention and burn-in. The viewing angles aren't as great on the Samsung but unless you're sitting to the sides of the TV, you'll never notice. In the end, the Panasonic has a great picture but too many flaws along with only 3 HDMI inputs.DaGamingGod

yeah, i found this article today on my lunch break comparing the 50" model of these two TVs. and according to it, the sammy has a sight advantage.I was going to go with the panasonic, but now I think i shoudl go with the samsung.

[QUOTE="DaGamingGod"]The Samsung would provided a cleaner image. Panasonic Plasma's have terrible picture noise when viewing content that is NOT Blu Ray or videogames because the noise reduction feature is useless. You'll be forced to use Cinema mode since that's the only picture mode that looks clean with correct gamma. It also has a red push that you can't get rid of even after having it professionally calibrated. Don't get me wrong. Cinema is fine but what sucks is that you customize it with each input. You also have to worry about image retention and burn-in. The viewing angles aren't as great on the Samsung but unless you're sitting to the sides of the TV, you'll never notice. In the end, the Panasonic has a great picture but too many flaws along with only 3 HDMI inputs.snowren24

yeah, i found this article today on my lunch break comparing the 50" model of these two TVs. and according to it, the sammy has a sight advantage.I was going to go with the panasonic, but now I think i shoudl go with the samsung.

The Samsung would provided a cleaner image. Panasonic Plasma's have terrible picture noise when viewing content that is NOT Blu Ray or videogames because the noise reduction feature is useless. You'll be forced to use Cinema mode since that's the only picture mode that looks clean with correct gamma. It also has a red push that you can't get rid of even after having it professionally calibrated. Don't get me wrong. Cinema is fine but what sucks is that you customize it with each input. You also have to worry about image retention and burn-in. The viewing angles aren't as great on the Samsung but unless you're sitting to the sides of the TV, you'll never notice. In the end, the Panasonic has a great picture but too many flaws along with only 3 HDMI inputs.DaGamingGod

[QUOTE="brian6751"]

NEGATIVE

This one beats it hands down.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16889187090

snowren24

i would recommend that Panasonic as well, Ive been looking around lot recently and I think im going to be getting the 50" version of the TV

Panasonic 50"

its $1,800 at Best buy.

[QUOTE="snowren24"][QUOTE="brian6751"]

NEGATIVE

This one beats it hands down.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16889187090

Jacobistheman

i would recommend that Panasonic as well, Ive been looking around lot recently and I think im going to be getting the 50" version of the TV

Panasonic 50"

its $1,800 at Best buy.

[QUOTE="DaGamingGod"]The Samsung would provided a cleaner image. Panasonic Plasma's have terrible picture noise when viewing content that is NOT Blu Ray or videogames because the noise reduction feature is useless. You'll be forced to use Cinema mode since that's the only picture mode that looks clean with correct gamma. It also has a red push that you can't get rid of even after having it professionally calibrated. Don't get me wrong. Cinema is fine but what sucks is that you customize it with each input. You also have to worry about image retention and burn-in. The viewing angles aren't as great on the Samsung but unless you're sitting to the sides of the TV, you'll never notice. In the end, the Panasonic has a great picture but too many flaws along with only 3 HDMI inputs.brian6751

The good: The Panasonic TH-50PZ85U can produce one of the deepest shades of black we've ever tested; it has punchy color; a relatively effective antireflective screen; and sleek styling.

The bad:Poor noise reduction; less-accurate primary colors; fewer picture controls than many HDTVs.

[QUOTE="brian6751"][QUOTE="DaGamingGod"]The Samsung would provided a cleaner image. Panasonic Plasma's have terrible picture noise when viewing content that is NOT Blu Ray or videogames because the noise reduction feature is useless. You'll be forced to use Cinema mode since that's the only picture mode that looks clean with correct gamma. It also has a red push that you can't get rid of even after having it professionally calibrated. Don't get me wrong. Cinema is fine but what sucks is that you customize it with each input. You also have to worry about image retention and burn-in. The viewing angles aren't as great on the Samsung but unless you're sitting to the sides of the TV, you'll never notice. In the end, the Panasonic has a great picture but too many flaws along with only 3 HDMI inputs.DaGamingGod

The good: The Panasonic TH-50PZ85U can produce one of the deepest shades of black we've ever tested; it has punchy color; a relatively effective antireflective screen; and sleek styling.

The bad:Poor noise reduction; less-accurate primary colors; fewer picture controls than many HDTVs.

[QUOTE="DaGamingGod"]

[QUOTE="brian6751"] I do not see this noise and I dont use the noise reduction. The picture looks very natural. That Panasonic in its THX setting is compared to the Pioneers. Dont know what else to say.......brian6751

The good: The Panasonic TH-50PZ85U can produce one of the deepest shades of black we've ever tested; it has punchy color; a relatively effective antireflective screen; and sleek styling.

The bad:Poor noise reduction; less-accurate primary colors; fewer picture controls than many HDTVs.

Im leaning towards the 46inch Panny plasma at the moment. I know its not that much of a problem anymore but i have a habit of playing games for extremely prolonged periods of time and having static images on screen for 12+ hours at a time concerns me a little bit.

I know as far as the Bluray playback that i want a top notch plasma over a top notch LCD, while im not sure if there are any direct and blatant drawbacks to gaming on a plasma over an LCD.

Unless someone changes my mind im probably going to wait until january and dig deep enough to get the 50inch viera. Pound for pound it looks to be the best bargain.

Im leaning towards the 46inch Panny plasma at the moment. I know its not that much of a problem anymore but i have a habit of playing games for extremely prolonged periods of time and having static images on screen for 12+ hours at a time concerns me a little bit.

I know as far as the Bluray playback that i want a top notch plasma over a top notch LCD, while im not sure if there are any direct and blatant drawbacks to gaming on a plasma over an LCD.

Unless someone changes my mind im probably going to wait until january and dig deep enough to get the 50inch viera. Pound for pound it looks to be the best bargain.

Alter_Echo

the only games I have heard you might have a bit of a problem are games like GH where there are bars on the screen all the time but if you are going to be watching movies and playing other games aswell I don't think you will have a problem.

I play alot of driving games and I have never had a problem because once the race is over the screen spends enough time wiping the speedo off with all the cut scenes and the like, and I play for hours at a time to

Im leaning towards the 46inch Panny plasma at the moment. I know its not that much of a problem anymore but i have a habit of playing games for extremely prolonged periods of time and having static images on screen for 12+ hours at a time concerns me a little bit.

I know as far as the Bluray playback that i want a top notch plasma over a top notch LCD, while im not sure if there are any direct and blatant drawbacks to gaming on a plasma over an LCD.

Unless someone changes my mind im probably going to wait until january and dig deep enough to get the 50inch viera. Pound for pound it looks to be the best bargain.

Alter_Echo