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they offer what they say are optimal settings...

#1 - in order... RUNCO, VIDICRON, FUJITSU are the top displays for plasma.

just go buy the Avia DVD esentials disc and actually calibrate your display the right way (well, short of hooking up a signal generator and a laptop). It isn't much and you'll be a lot happier with the results... and you can do it to ANY display you have.

Panasonic Regularly has the best rated Plasma Displays, check out http://www.plasmatvbuyingguide.com/ for any info on plasmas.

A friend of mine got one at BestBuy on Black Friday for $999. Even though they opened at 5 AM and there were only 5 guaranteed per store, he went at 10 AM and got the last one. Lucky mofo!

Anyway, the Panasonic plasmas are always highly rated, and not just by Consumer Reports. I have an older one of their commercial plasmas, no tuner or speakers, and am happy with everything but the fact that the price has come WAAAY down in the past 3 years. Of course, I expected that, but it still hurts.

Sui, is that you?>?>? You are like me and still don't have a plasma huh after fry's screwed us around. What do you think extra $50 from what it was last week and pull trigger on this deal??

-Bean

#22 who the hell is Runco? My trash company around here is Rubinico is it an off-spring of them. Vidicron? Wtf either these are very high end or cheap piecez of sheet. Everyone knows Panny rulez for plasma like the one guy said earlier no burn in problems or longevity.

This is a decent deal. I'm still holding out for the 600u version of this to drop in price.

#16, the deal at BB was $999, not $900...I know because I got it on BF so quit trying to be cool. By the way, this TV friggin rocks...watching the Bengals and Ravens right now and it's amazing.

I personally prefer the Samsung S4253. The picture quality is better and the piano black bezel is alot nicer.

"is there a website to show what's the best color setting for each model HDTV?"

Not that I know of but that is a great effing idea. You can start one and make a lot of money like Ben does!

#20: There are calibration DVD's that you can buy. You set your TV so that it looks perfect.

what do u think ben makes off this site? does he work ? he does post at all hours. Does he work alone? Im guessing this cash cow is worth $50 k a year. Any one?

boscovs is a mall like jc penny and kauffmans... i think they are part of kauffmans actually, as their credit cards work with each other. Reputable, nice store - i bought suits from them before - nice $300-400 suits for $100.

Question - I want to get the best value TV 37-42"... 1080p preferred... which one should i get?

5 years = 60,000 hours?

for all they say about sharp aquos LCDs i really have no idea what the big deal is. never been crazy about them. the only LCDs i really like are sony bravias, but to me, they still do not hold a candle to plasmas when it comes to black levels. panasonics represent the best value, but the best in terms of image quality goes to pioneer and hitachi plasmas supposedly. i'd still go with the panny though..

5 years = 60,000 hours?

for all they say about sharp aquos LCDs i really have no idea what the big deal is. never been crazy about them. the only LCDs i really like are sony bravias, but to me, they still do not hold a candle to plasmas when it comes to black levels. panasonics represent the best value, but the best in terms of image quality goes to pioneer and hitachi plasmas supposedly. i'd still go with the panny though..

5 years = 60,000 hours?

for all they say about sharp aquos LCDs i really have no idea what the big deal is. never been crazy about them. the only LCDs i really like are sony bravias, but to me, they still do not hold a candle to plasmas when it comes to black levels. panasonics represent the best value, but the best in terms of image quality goes to pioneer and hitachi plasmas supposedly. i'd still go with the panny though..

#25 Wow!!! I went to Best Buy at 9 PM the previous to day waiting for the TV and I still didn't get one!!! It was my #1 item I tried to get. .

Its good to see these in the store before u buy ….u can compare and see if you like the way the image looks especially if u r spending 1300 $

#21, just use THX Optimizer to adjust color settings. You can find them on these DVDs, The Incredibles, Cars, Star Wars Episode II (though I think you can find them on any SW epi).

you can even order THX optimizer glasses from THX for a few bucks.

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