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OldDutch · 12-16-2013, 09:38 AM

Table, my 2 cents.

- Even a mid-range plasma will outshine LED/LCD picture any day of the week. It is not opinion but science. LED's have a harder time reaching true black which is the measure of picture quality than plasma. Even a mid range Panasonic ST will outshine top level LED sets on picture. If picture quality is important, get a plasma.

- Yes plasma are more light sensitive. However, they have anti-glare built in to many sets. They are not as good by and large as LED in very bright rooms, but a bit of light should not hurt performance.

- Yes they use more power, but honestly the cost savings if on all the time is like $35-$50 a year. It's not insanely more.

To me Plasma are best for home theatre use (and people who have seen good Plasmas and therefore know better picture exists). LED are best for general TV watching. You can switch either technology, but really that is where they shine.

On the side, I would not worry about Plasma going out of production. Panasonic will be around for the life of that set if you need to warranty anything.

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OldDutch #1 Goaltender Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: North of the River, South of the Bluff Exp:	Table, my 2 cents. - Even a mid-range plasma will outshine LED/LCD picture any day of the week. It is not opinion but science. LED's have a harder time reaching true black which is the measure of picture quality than plasma. Even a mid range Panasonic ST will outshine top level LED sets on picture. If picture quality is important, get a plasma. - Yes plasma are more light sensitive. However, they have anti-glare built in to many sets. They are not as good by and large as LED in very bright rooms, but a bit of light should not hurt performance. - Yes they use more power, but honestly the cost savings if on all the time is like $35-$50 a year. It's not insanely more. To me Plasma are best for home theatre use (and people who have seen good Plasmas and therefore know better picture exists). LED are best for general TV watching. You can switch either technology, but really that is where they shine. On the side, I would not worry about Plasma going out of production. Panasonic will be around for the life of that set if you need to warranty anything. Last edited by OldDutch; 12-16-2013 at 09:40 AM.