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Originally Posted by BobKat1
A bit off topic, but what kind of TV did you get, LED or plasma? We're leaning towards plasma, but haven't ruled out an LED.
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I have both, a Panasonic 58V10 plasma (new model is vt25 in 3D) and a Samsung un46c8000 led (also 3D), which are or were one of top models offered by both companies. Each have their advantages. Plasma has better blacks, better off angle viewing, and 600hz, so there's not a problem with motion. You also usually pay less for a plasma with a bigger screen than led. Disadvantage is not as thin as led in most cases (Samsung has a thinner model, but I'm told it buzzes), not as efficient, could be subject to image retention, and gives off more heat. My led is thinner, more efficient, much lighter in weight, has a brighter picture, and is cooler looking. Disadvantages are, not as deep blacks and less viewing angle. When I move down for good, the plasma goes in the living room and the led goes in the master bedroom because the plasma has a better picture and will get viewed much more. To be fair, I had a top calibrator come in to do the plasma, so any comparison to the led is not apples to apples. He also told me that he preferred plasma, but if you want an led, and money wasn't a consideration, to get an led that has local dimming rather than edge lit. I also have edge lit, and they have good pictures, but the local dimming is superior. Bottom line is, they all have good qualities, just compare the pictures and choose the one who's picture is most appealing to you.