Looking For Recommendations 42-50 Plasma

I'm moving from a house to a condo and am considering a wall mountable
plasma to replace my rear projection to save space. I have to admit I
haven't kept up with all the latest tech news because it gets overwhelming.
Could someone recommend a 42 to 50 inch plasma. I'd like at least 1080i
capability, but don't need the HD decoder built in as my cable company
provides a set top box and I wouldn't want to give up the dual tuner DVR
inside. While I'm looking for a bargain, I'd prefer it not be a simple
monitor as 99% of the time I don't fire up the surround sound system, I just
listen to the broadcast audio. I always scan the Sunday papers for sales,
but they're not reliable when it comes to specifying the sets resolution.
Are some of the bargain brands out there actually any good?

"Ric" wrote in message ...
I'm moving from a house to a condo and am considering a wall mountable
plasma to replace my rear projection to save space. I have to admit I
haven't kept up with all the latest tech news because it gets
overwhelming. Could someone recommend a 42 to 50 inch plasma. I'd like at
least 1080i capability, but don't need the HD decoder built in as my cable
company provides a set top box and I wouldn't want to give up the dual
tuner DVR inside. While I'm looking for a bargain, I'd prefer it not be a
simple monitor as 99% of the time I don't fire up the surround sound
system, I just listen to the broadcast audio. I always scan the Sunday
papers for sales, but they're not reliable when it comes to specifying the
sets resolution. Are some of the bargain brands out there actually any
good?

Depends on what you mean by "capability". You can run a 1080i signal into
any set; BUT:
A) There is no plasma set smaller than 50 inches that can display all the
pixels of even a 720P signal.
B) There are 50+ inch sets that can display a 1080 signal. Very expensive.
Your best bet is to look at the Pioneer, Panasonic, etc web sites. Elite
makes a 50" 1080P set for $10K. 45 inch LCD sets with 1920 x 1080 resolution
can be had for less than 4K. (Samsung, Sharp, Sony)

Tam

"Tam/WB2TT" wrote in message
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"Ric" wrote in message ...
I'm moving from a house to a condo and am considering a wall mountable
plasma to replace my rear projection to save space. I have to admit I
haven't kept up with all the latest tech news because it gets
overwhelming. Could someone recommend a 42 to 50 inch plasma. I'd like at
least 1080i capability, but don't need the HD decoder built in as my
cable company provides a set top box and I wouldn't want to give up the
dual tuner DVR inside. While I'm looking for a bargain, I'd prefer it not
be a simple monitor as 99% of the time I don't fire up the surround sound
system, I just listen to the broadcast audio. I always scan the Sunday
papers for sales, but they're not reliable when it comes to specifying
the sets resolution. Are some of the bargain brands out there actually
any good?

Depends on what you mean by "capability". You can run a 1080i signal into
any set; BUT:
A) There is no plasma set smaller than 50 inches that can display all the
pixels of even a 720P signal.
B) There are 50+ inch sets that can display a 1080 signal. Very expensive.
Your best bet is to look at the Pioneer, Panasonic, etc web sites. Elite
makes a 50" 1080P set for $10K. 45 inch LCD sets with 1920 x 1080
resolution can be had for less than 4K. (Samsung, Sharp, Sony)

Tam

Well, I guess that shows that I am behind the tech curve when it comes to
understanding HD. So, what are my best options for a 42 to 50 inch HDTV that
can be mounted on the wall?

Westinghouse makes 2 very interesting HDTV 1080p LCD displays, a 37 inch and
a 42 inch. They are priced around $1600 and $2100 respectively, and have
received mostly favorable reviews.


Smarty


"Tam/WB2TT" wrote in message
...

"Ric" wrote in message ...
I'm moving from a house to a condo and am considering a wall mountable
plasma to replace my rear projection to save space. I have to admit I
haven't kept up with all the latest tech news because it gets
overwhelming. Could someone recommend a 42 to 50 inch plasma. I'd like at
least 1080i capability, but don't need the HD decoder built in as my
cable company provides a set top box and I wouldn't want to give up the
dual tuner DVR inside. While I'm looking for a bargain, I'd prefer it not
be a simple monitor as 99% of the time I don't fire up the surround sound
system, I just listen to the broadcast audio. I always scan the Sunday
papers for sales, but they're not reliable when it comes to specifying
the sets resolution. Are some of the bargain brands out there actually
any good?

Depends on what you mean by "capability". You can run a 1080i signal into
any set; BUT:
A) There is no plasma set smaller than 50 inches that can display all the
pixels of even a 720P signal.
B) There are 50+ inch sets that can display a 1080 signal. Very expensive.
Your best bet is to look at the Pioneer, Panasonic, etc web sites. Elite
makes a 50" 1080P set for $10K. 45 inch LCD sets with 1920 x 1080
resolution can be had for less than 4K. (Samsung, Sharp, Sony)

Tam

"Smarty" wrote in message
...
Westinghouse makes 2 very interesting HDTV 1080p LCD displays, a 37 inch
and a 42 inch. They are priced around $1600 and $2100 respectively, and
have received mostly favorable reviews.


Thanks for the tip.

"Ric" wrote in message ...
I'm moving from a house to a condo and am considering a wall mountable
plasma to replace my rear projection to save space. I have to admit I
haven't kept up with all the latest tech news because it gets
overwhelming. Could someone recommend a 42 to 50 inch plasma. I'd like at
least 1080i capability, but don't need the HD decoder built in as my cable
company provides a set top box and I wouldn't want to give up the dual
tuner DVR inside. While I'm looking for a bargain, I'd prefer it not be a
simple monitor as 99% of the time I don't fire up the surround sound
system, I just listen to the broadcast audio. I always scan the Sunday
papers for sales, but they're not reliable when it comes to specifying the
sets resolution. Are some of the bargain brands out there actually any
good?

Best overall for the money is the Panasonic TH-50PX60U, or the 42" version
if you prefer that size. Check the reviews and you will find that Panasonic
is still the most bang for the buck. The Pioneer may be a tad better is
some areas, mostly aesthetic, but generally sells for $1k more.

http://www.plasmatvbuyingguide.com/p...0u-review.html

Tim McTeague

There is also now a 47" Westinghouse LCD display that has just hit the
market and has had some good comments on the AV Forum. It starts he
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showt...8&page=1&pp=30
Bob
"Smarty" wrote in message
...
Westinghouse makes 2 very interesting HDTV 1080p LCD displays, a 37 inch
and a 42 inch. They are priced around $1600 and $2100 respectively, and
have received mostly favorable reviews.


Smarty


"Tam/WB2TT" wrote in message
...

"Ric" wrote in message ...
I'm moving from a house to a condo and am considering a wall mountable
plasma to replace my rear projection to save space. I have to admit I
haven't kept up with all the latest tech news because it gets
overwhelming. Could someone recommend a 42 to 50 inch plasma. I'd like
at least 1080i capability, but don't need the HD decoder built in as my
cable company provides a set top box and I wouldn't want to give up the
dual tuner DVR inside. While I'm looking for a bargain, I'd prefer it
not be a simple monitor as 99% of the time I don't fire up the surround
sound system, I just listen to the broadcast audio. I always scan the
Sunday papers for sales, but they're not reliable when it comes to
specifying the sets resolution. Are some of the bargain brands out there
actually any good?

Depends on what you mean by "capability". You can run a 1080i signal into
any set; BUT:
A) There is no plasma set smaller than 50 inches that can display all the
pixels of even a 720P signal.
B) There are 50+ inch sets that can display a 1080 signal. Very
expensive. Your best bet is to look at the Pioneer, Panasonic, etc web
sites. Elite makes a 50" 1080P set for $10K. 45 inch LCD sets with 1920 x
1080 resolution can be had for less than 4K. (Samsung, Sharp, Sony)

Tam

"Smarty" wrote in message
...
Westinghouse makes 2 very interesting HDTV 1080p LCD displays, a 37 inch
and a 42 inch. They are priced around $1600 and $2100 respectively, and
have received mostly favorable reviews.


Smarty


"Tam/WB2TT" wrote in message
...

"Ric" wrote in message ...
I'm moving from a house to a condo and am considering a wall mountable
plasma to replace my rear projection to save space. I have to admit I
haven't kept up with all the latest tech news because it gets
overwhelming. Could someone recommend a 42 to 50 inch plasma. I'd like
at least 1080i capability, but don't need the HD decoder built in as my
cable company provides a set top box and I wouldn't want to give up the
dual tuner DVR inside. While I'm looking for a bargain, I'd prefer it
not be a simple monitor as 99% of the time I don't fire up the surround
sound system, I just listen to the broadcast audio. I always scan the
Sunday papers for sales, but they're not reliable when it comes to
specifying the sets resolution. Are some of the bargain brands out there
actually any good?

Depends on what you mean by "capability". You can run a 1080i signal into
any set; BUT:
A) There is no plasma set smaller than 50 inches that can display all the
pixels of even a 720P signal.
B) There are 50+ inch sets that can display a 1080 signal. Very
expensive. Your best bet is to look at the Pioneer, Panasonic, etc web
sites. Elite makes a 50" 1080P set for $10K. 45 inch LCD sets with 1920 x
1080 resolution can be had for less than 4K. (Samsung, Sharp, Sony)

Tam

I started looking into the Westinghouse line of monitors and they look
interesting. One area raises my curiosity...please forgive my ignorance. I'm
so used to clicking on the TV for run of the mill viewing such as cable
news, it seems having a monitor without a tuner or sound would be a bit of a
pain. Of course my DVR and surround sound system will provide those
functions, but being lazy, I'd prefer to just turn on the TV. And often the
DVR is busy recording from two different channels when I'm watching a third.
Is there an easy way to overcome this inconvenience when purchasing a
monitor? Is there such a thing as a separate tuner that can be attached and
switched on simultaneously with the monitor? Like I said...pretty ignorant
in this area.

Thanks Bob for letting us know. The specs look very impressive but it will
apparently be a couple months until the 47" model is available. Should be
another winner.


Smarty


"Bob" wrote in message
...
There is also now a 47" Westinghouse LCD display that has just hit the
market and has had some good comments on the AV Forum. It starts he
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showt...8&page=1&pp=30
Bob
"Smarty" wrote in message
...
Westinghouse makes 2 very interesting HDTV 1080p LCD displays, a 37 inch
and a 42 inch. They are priced around $1600 and $2100 respectively, and
have received mostly favorable reviews.


Smarty


"Tam/WB2TT" wrote in message
...

"Ric" wrote in message ...
I'm moving from a house to a condo and am considering a wall mountable
plasma to replace my rear projection to save space. I have to admit I
haven't kept up with all the latest tech news because it gets
overwhelming. Could someone recommend a 42 to 50 inch plasma. I'd like
at least 1080i capability, but don't need the HD decoder built in as my
cable company provides a set top box and I wouldn't want to give up the
dual tuner DVR inside. While I'm looking for a bargain, I'd prefer it
not be a simple monitor as 99% of the time I don't fire up the surround
sound system, I just listen to the broadcast audio. I always scan the
Sunday papers for sales, but they're not reliable when it comes to
specifying the sets resolution. Are some of the bargain brands out
there actually any good?

Depends on what you mean by "capability". You can run a 1080i signal
into any set; BUT:
A) There is no plasma set smaller than 50 inches that can display all
the pixels of even a 720P signal.
B) There are 50+ inch sets that can display a 1080 signal. Very
expensive. Your best bet is to look at the Pioneer, Panasonic, etc web
sites. Elite makes a 50" 1080P set for $10K. 45 inch LCD sets with 1920
x 1080 resolution can be had for less than 4K. (Samsung, Sharp, Sony)

Tam

I'm waiting myself until I can pick one up personally at a local Best Buy.
They are available now and quite a few posters on the AV Forums have already
purchased them from Crutchfield at a very good price ( with free shipping!)
and so far their personal reviews sound like it's a great set. I have a 240
lb Sony 36" Wega that I will pass on to a relative as soon as I can get one
locally.
Bob
"Smarty" wrote in message
...
Thanks Bob for letting us know. The specs look very impressive but it will
apparently be a couple months until the 47" model is available. Should be
another winner.


Smarty


"Bob" wrote in message
...
There is also now a 47" Westinghouse LCD display that has just hit the
market and has had some good comments on the AV Forum. It starts he
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showt...8&page=1&pp=30
Bob
"Smarty" wrote in message
...
Westinghouse makes 2 very interesting HDTV 1080p LCD displays, a 37 inch
and a 42 inch. They are priced around $1600 and $2100 respectively, and
have received mostly favorable reviews.


Smarty


"Tam/WB2TT" wrote in message
...

"Ric" wrote in message ...
I'm moving from a house to a condo and am considering a wall mountable
plasma to replace my rear projection to save space. I have to admit I
haven't kept up with all the latest tech news because it gets
overwhelming. Could someone recommend a 42 to 50 inch plasma. I'd like
at least 1080i capability, but don't need the HD decoder built in as
my cable company provides a set top box and I wouldn't want to give up
the dual tuner DVR inside. While I'm looking for a bargain, I'd prefer
it not be a simple monitor as 99% of the time I don't fire up the
surround sound system, I just listen to the broadcast audio. I always
scan the Sunday papers for sales, but they're not reliable when it
comes to specifying the sets resolution. Are some of the bargain
brands out there actually any good?

Depends on what you mean by "capability". You can run a 1080i signal
into any set; BUT:
A) There is no plasma set smaller than 50 inches that can display all
the pixels of even a 720P signal.
B) There are 50+ inch sets that can display a 1080 signal. Very
expensive. Your best bet is to look at the Pioneer, Panasonic, etc web
sites. Elite makes a 50" 1080P set for $10K. 45 inch LCD sets with 1920
x 1080 resolution can be had for less than 4K. (Samsung, Sharp, Sony)

Tam