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"This One Sets a New Standard" on by Spoogemonkey
Pros: - The price is awesome.
- Better picture than any other 50" currently available.Cons: I'd prefer a matte frame.
Summary: Like many, I researched ad nauseam before purchasing this set. LCD?s aren?t as natural, giving off a fake brightness which causes viewer fatigue after prolonged viewing, so the latest plasma offering is the best viewing experience available in my opinion.
I've had this on my wall for a couple of weeks now and am blown away every time I see it. My buddy owns a slightly older 50" Panasonic is he's also loving my G10.
I had a budget of up to $2500, and toyed with the Samsung A550 58? panel for $2100, the Pioneer 5020 50? for $2000, or this one for $1700 street ($1999 retail). Best Buy had just received two of the G10s, and was kind enough to set up one while I waited. They had it set up next to the Pioneer 5020 and I was stunned. Heck, even the sales rep was surprised. After all, the Pioneer is IT when it comes to plasmas.
Not this time. The G10 was even more natural, showing that the Pioneer 5020 was over saturated, almost giving the impression that the picture was computer generated.
At first, the Pioneer appeared brighter and the colors more rich, but upon further examination, it was not natural at all, but an exaggerated representation of the real scene. As a result, the Panasonic appeared more soft, but without any hint of a cloud layer over the top. It was a truer representation of the actual scene, which also gave it a greater 3D look. Objects appeared where they should in space, making the experience more involving.
Panasonic has done a great job with this new lineup, and for the money it?s just sick. I?d have preferred the 54? of this model, but it?s not going to be out for another 3 months (June) and I couldn?t wait.
Updated on Apr 10, 2009
It does indeed set a new standard, given the price/performance. If you have a preference for Pioneer, then go for it! But a safe bet would be to make sure and view them both side by side before spending your money.
And regarding the frame, I'm considering painting it with a matte black, as it's far too shiny and reflective. -
"Best Value in a HDTV, Bar None" on by chingiss
Pros: There is no better value in a HDTV at this moment. This set has excellent black levels and gorgeous colors. Other reviews have commented that light output in THX mode is dim but if you position this TV in a really dark room it is bright enough.
Cons: Sound maybe be a little thin but that is the case with most TV's. I do wish the 3rd HDMI port was on the front panel. Do yourself a favor and partner this baby with a good soundbar or better yet a decent midlevel receiver.
Summary: I looked at and researched several TV's including the new Samsung B series and a Pioneer and 2 Sony LCD's and frankly even without the price advantage(I paid $1511 at Amazon) I know I made the right choice with the Panny. I am so satisfied that I am in danger of becoming a couchpotato.LCD screens may be brighter but Plasma is a much more natural picture. Also motion is displayed much smoother than on even much more expensive 120hz TV's. Until OLED technology becomes wide spread this TV is The Bomb Baby!.
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"Absolute Perfection." on by LyndonHughes
Pros: Picture quality, black level, THX mode, NO IR/Burn-In!, color accuracy, ease of use, styling, internet connectivity, black level, PS3 and XBOX 360 gaming, response time, refresh rate, black level, everything....
Cons: No swivel stand. Maybe mediocre sound... But if you have this TV without a sound system, you are moronical.
Summary: This is the perfect television.... and I have done my research. This is what I wanted from a home theater viewing experience... and it is an experience. I previously had the Samsung PN50B650 and Panasonic S1 in my house, and there is no comparison. In my opinion, the debate between Panasonic vs. Samsung is over. There is a clear winner in picture quality, and that winner is Panasonic. Simply superior technology.
Same could be said about Plasma vs. LCD (including LED based LCD TV's). Plasma is the superior technology. It (unfortunately) got a bad rap in it's infancy due to burn-in issues and short life span. BUT THESE PROBLEMS ARE COMPLETELY GONE!!!! It is up to people like me and other plasma owners to let the world in on what we are experiencing. LED refresh rate, response time, black level, side angle viewing and color accuracy can't compete with plasmas. Period. They are making great strides, but are still trying to catch up and mirror the picture quality of a plasma.
In conclusion, I have waited for 8 years to get a HDTV. This is the purchase of my adult life. I was not biased or swayed any way toward any specific brand or type of TV except for looking at it myself. If you are looking to get a new, incredible, image-"popping", blu-ray playing, video gaming, life changing, LIVING ROOM HUB.....
GET A PANASONIC PLASMA. Specifically, the Panasonic TC-P50G10.
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"Panasonic's THX plasma, really is top notch" on by battousai147
Pros: Excellent black's, stunning color and a really great price. I really do enjoy this set. The anti reflective screen works really well, THX mode is really all i use, and it is really well featured.
Cons: speaker's really do kinda suck but a set like this is really made for surround. a little more control over pic settings would have been nice.
Summary: anyone looking to purchase a new tv should really stop and take a look at this set. stunning picture quality, excellent feature's and a great price. and if you need another expert review check out hd guru's review of this set, they scored it higher in nearly every catagory than pioneer's 141 except solid black's and it came close but they did say the panasonic had better dark shadow detail.
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"Simply Amazing!" on by jeffreygolladay
Pros: Incredible picture and everything I wanted it to be. The cnet review is spot on and kudos to the editors as the reviews prompted my purchase of his tv.
Cons: Every "con" (if one could say this tv has cons) on this tv is clearly stated in the editors review and is absolutely dead on. I would have nothing further to add.
Summary: This plasma is just quite spectacular! I am blown away with every bluray I watch.
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