Author Topic: Bang for the Buck Plasma: Panny X30 vs. Sammy D450/90 vs. LG PW350 (Read 7777 times)

arudorin · « **on:** Sep 05, 2011 at 09:14 PM »

Hi there!

Newbie here, i'd like to ask your opinion about 3 of the most desirable plasmas available in the country today.
I've been itching for an upgrade for a looooong time, but it's just really hard to choose the most reasonable upgrade nowadays.. i'm in my early 20's so it's a make or break situation for me since i am the bread winner and i have a lot of other obligations.. haha!

Let me start off with the most reasonably priced:

Panny 42X30 (can't afford the 50" yet!)

best quote i got:
gameXtreme @ 25K

best feature i like:
picture quality + internet capabilities

worst thing to consider:
bulky (it's still fat compared to it's competitors) + doesn't play everything thru usb

Sammy 43D450/D490 (3D is over rated, no just can't afford it yet!)

best quote i got:
SnS @ 26.5K (non-3D)
voltz @ 33K (3D with 2 glasses)

best feature i like:
sharp looks + usb playability + that extra inch

worst thing to consider:
not so great picture and power consumption (well what do i expect from a plasma)

LG 42PW350 (ahhh, 3D again!)

best quote i got:
SnS @ 32.5K (3D with 2 glasses)

best feature i like:
3D??? + lowest power consumption vs. the two above (on paper) + LG's warranty fit for a king!

worst thing to consider:
pale picture quality..

Verdict:
I wanted 3D but it's not affordable (costs 6K to 7k more), i wanted that extra 1-inch and led-like slim panel but it costs an extra 1.5K! Panny packs good picture quality + internet + the best price but it's not a looker.. don't really know what to get until now!

bosschix · « **Reply #1 on:** Sep 05, 2011 at 10:18 PM »

get the 42x30 marami kme member d2 satisfied and happy owner of 42x30 iba pa rin experience manuod kpag maganda pq,,,iwall mount mu lng d na halata pag ka bulky nia hehehe,mganda tlga looks ng samsung nakukulangan naman ako sa pq so ng 42x30 ako

arudorin · « **Reply #2 on:** Sep 05, 2011 at 10:26 PM »

wow! thank you po for the reply.. 1 point for the panny!
actually feeling ko panny na talaga.. but the sammy is very closely priced..
geez.. sana 30k na lang sya hanggang ngaun! hahaha

oui · « **Reply #3 on:** Sep 05, 2011 at 10:46 PM »

Go for Panny! Good PQ.

bosschix · « **Reply #4 on:** Sep 05, 2011 at 10:49 PM »

panny deeper blacks mapapa wow ka sa pq

retro12195 · « **Reply #5 on:** Sep 05, 2011 at 10:52 PM »

Panny for me

leomarley · « **Reply #6 on:** Sep 05, 2011 at 11:46 PM »

I think there's already a thread regarding/comparing these 3 plasma hdtvs. Base mo na lang decision mo dun. Personally i go for a panny is plasma talaga. Don't worry about usb playback capabilities since most probably you'll go the route of nmts.

Destroben · « **Reply #7 on:** Sep 06, 2011 at 12:42 AM »

Bro I will go with the samsung 490 try asking for a qoute again, kasi ang best qoute ko diyan is 30k with 2 glasses and 4 shrek 3d movies.

tantra2gadget · « **Reply #8 on:** Sep 06, 2011 at 12:48 AM »

Ill go for the 450 samsung mura kaso power consumption lang mataas....
Yan ang gusto ko sna bilhin sa sns this coming monday usap pa kami ni misis

arudorin · « **Reply #9 on:** Sep 06, 2011 at 05:31 AM »

thank you so much guys! people here are really really helpful!
appreciate the camaraderie..

panny - 4
sammy 3d - 1 (at 30k? where the heck did you get that quote?

)
sammy non-3d - 1 (good luck with the wifey!

)

sorry if there's already a thread regarding the 3.. didn't see it po.. will try to find it po.. hehe

bosschix · « **Reply #10 on:** Sep 06, 2011 at 08:53 AM »

Quote from: arudorin on Sep 06, 2011 at 05:31 AM

thank you so much guys! people here are really really helpful!
appreciate the camaraderie..

panny - 4
sammy 3d - 1 (at 30k? where the heck did you get that quote? )
sammy non-3d - 1 (good luck with the wifey! )

sorry if there's already a thread regarding the 3.. didn't see it po.. will try to find it po.. hehe

legalypogi · « **Reply #11 on:** Sep 06, 2011 at 12:37 PM »

best way is to audition side by side yun ginawa ko 50x30 vs 51d450 halos di naman nalalayo si sammy halos same deep blacks sila ni panny and tru calibration sa white balance halos pareho na ng picture quality yun kse nakikita ng mata ko hehe thats why end up buying the 51d450 coz of the plus inch, better slim bezel and less reflective ang sammy over panny... malaking factor yung mga user review dto at sa avsforum yun ang naging deciding factor ko thats y this time i choose sammy over panny dati kse akong 42x20 user hehe sinubukan ko si sammy so far no regrets...

tantra2gadget · « **Reply #12 on:** Sep 06, 2011 at 02:13 PM »

Di ba mataas masyado power consumption ng 51 inches ng samsung?
Parang mas ok yan kesa 43 parng bitin kasi sa size
By monday siguro kami punta sns ni misis ko
38k quote ni sir vic sa 51 d450

Quote from: legalypogi on Sep 06, 2011 at 12:37 PM

best way is to audition side by side yun ginawa ko 50x30 vs 51d450 halos di naman nalalayo si sammy halos same deep blacks sila ni panny and tru calibration sa white balance halos pareho na ng picture quality yun kse nakikita ng mata ko hehe thats why end up buying the 51d450 coz of the plus inch, better slim bezel and less reflective ang sammy over panny... malaking factor yung mga user review dto at sa avsforum yun ang naging deciding factor ko thats y this time i choose sammy over panny dati kse akong 42x20 user hehe sinubukan ko si sammy so far no regrets...

arudorin · « **Reply #13 on:** Sep 06, 2011 at 07:19 PM »

Quote from: legalypogi on Sep 06, 2011 at 12:37 PM

best way is to audition side by side yun ginawa ko 50x30 vs 51d450 halos di naman nalalayo si sammy halos same deep blacks sila ni panny and tru calibration sa white balance halos pareho na ng picture quality yun kse nakikita ng mata ko hehe thats why end up buying the 51d450 coz of the plus inch, better slim bezel and less reflective ang sammy over panny... malaking factor yung mga user review dto at sa avsforum yun ang naging deciding factor ko thats y this time i choose sammy over panny dati kse akong 42x20 user hehe sinubukan ko si sammy so far no regrets...

nice verdict sir, but can't really afford a 50 incher right now, will try to compare them side by side pero i don't look mayaman kasi sir eh, kaya halos walang pumapansin sakin sa mga electronic shops.. kahit sa SNS.. hehehe..

arudorin · « **Reply #14 on:** Sep 06, 2011 at 07:23 PM »

Quote from: tantra2gadget on Sep 06, 2011 at 02:13 PM

Di ba mataas masyado power consumption ng 51 inches ng samsung?
Parang mas ok yan kesa 43 parng bitin kasi sa size
By monday siguro kami punta sns ni misis ko
38k quote ni sir vic sa 51 d450

whoa! 38k.. noted on this one.. might sell na lang imported goods here in pdvd para makaipon pa..

OT: anyone interested in onkyo HTiBs & receivers PM me.. haha..

(e.g. HTS5400 - 27K shipped)

abcerase · « **Reply #15 on:** Sep 06, 2011 at 07:55 PM »

chief, why not consider the 42v20 @ 39k sa SnS? Just like what the gurus have here (and abroad) said, it's one of the best TVs of 2010--they will blow the choices here out of the water, in terms of PQ, full HD, and black levels (infinite black). No problem with reflectivity, as well.

It might have 350W of power consumption, but since it's a plasma - you will not consume that wattage constantly (except if you're watching colorful movies, especially animation).

arudorin · « **Reply #16 on:** Sep 06, 2011 at 08:36 PM »

Quote from: abcerase on Sep 06, 2011 at 07:55 PM

chief, why not consider the 42v20 @ 39k sa SnS? Just like what the gurus have here (and abroad) said, it's one of the best TVs of 2010--they will blow the choices here out of the water, in terms of PQ, full HD, and black levels (infinite black). No problem with reflectivity, as well.

It might have 350W of power consumption, but since it's a plasma - you will not consume that wattage constantly (except if you're watching colorful movies, especially animation).

thank you for the feedback sir.. but out of budget na sir yung 42v20.. i can't afford it yet..
maliit lang din kasi yung house, around 6 feet lang yung viewing distance.. hehe

thanks again sir! might consider that after passing my CISA exam.. haha!

abcerase · « **Reply #17 on:** Sep 06, 2011 at 08:52 PM »

Quote from: arudorin on Sep 06, 2011 at 08:36 PM

thank you for the feedback sir.. but out of budget na sir yung 42v20.. i can't afford it yet..
maliit lang din kasi yung house, around 6 feet lang yung viewing distance.. hehe

thanks again sir! might consider that after passing my CISA exam.. haha!

Good luck with your hunt!

But between the choices, I will choose Panny - simply because of their mastery over plasma technology - and when you choose the plasma route, it's really PQ on movies that you're after.

Clondalkin · « **Reply #18 on:** Sep 06, 2011 at 10:35 PM »

Quote from: arudorin on Sep 06, 2011 at 08:36 PM

thank you for the feedback sir.. but out of budget na sir yung 42v20.. i can't afford it yet..
maliit lang din kasi yung house, around 6 feet lang yung viewing distance.. hehe

thanks again sir! might consider that after passing my CISA exam.. haha!

Is your name ALDRIN? hehehe

Ok pass the CISA and get the V20...6 feet is far enough kahit 50V20 pa.

arudorin · « **Reply #19 on:** Sep 06, 2011 at 11:29 PM »

hehehe.. yes sir ! but i kinda like my japanese name (that's the only thing i learned from our nihonggo sensei back in hs)

hopefully by next year sir, cisa na & 50 inch tv pa... hehehe.. might go for the 42 panny for now

appreciate the helpful tips mga sir! May God bless you all!

moral lesson :
sammy - looks can be deceiving , lg - price is not everything and the winner is.....
panny - picture with extra features.. fat but still hot.. cheapest but not the weakest.. one word "BEST"

bosschix · « **Reply #20 on:** Sep 07, 2011 at 05:57 AM »

Quote from: arudorin on Sep 06, 2011 at 11:29 PM

hehehe.. yes sir ! but i kinda like my japanese name (that's the only thing i learned from our nihonggo sensei back in hs)
hopefully by next year sir, cisa na & 50 inch tv pa... hehehe.. might go for the 42 panny for now

appreciate the helpful tips mga sir! May God bless you all!

moral lesson :
sammy - looks can be deceiving , lg - price is not everything and the winner is.....
panny - picture with extra features.. fat but still hot.. cheapest but not the weakest.. one word "BEST"

cryptile · « **Reply #21 on:** Sep 16, 2011 at 07:11 PM »

Mga sir, Noob question cause i never had an hdtv before specifically this model.

Can i hook this 42x30 directly to my analog cable without digibox (Viacomm cable here in Baguio)? Will i get the channels i currently have from my jvc sd tv? I plan to get this set 80/20 analog cable/720p br rips... Also, can i still have a splitter for my cable when hooked to this model of plasma.. Forgive my ignorance. Thank you very much for helping.

bosschix · « **Reply #22 on:** Sep 16, 2011 at 09:30 PM »

u need a digibox,my member d2 owner ng 42x30 hindi sya makakuha ng channel with out the digibox

cryptile · « **Reply #23 on:** Sep 16, 2011 at 09:34 PM »

ok sir tnx.. will u still be able to split the connection when using digibox? ie: main cable--->splitter----->(tv1/sd tv analog),(tv2/digibox+42x30)

bosschix · « **Reply #24 on:** Sep 17, 2011 at 01:35 AM »

d ko sure sir pero pag kaka alam ko sa digibox 1:1,sa x30 ko kse orig baron antenna lng gamet ko

Miguel^ · « **Reply #25 on:** Sep 17, 2011 at 04:35 AM »

Quote from: cryptile on Sep 16, 2011 at 07:11 PM

Mga sir, Noob question cause i never had an hdtv before specifically this model.

Can i hook this 42x30 directly to my analog cable without digibox (Viacomm cable here in Baguio)? Will i get the channels i currently have from my jvc sd tv? I plan to get this set 80/20 analog cable/720p br rips... Also, can i still have a splitter for my cable when hooked to this model of plasma.. Forgive my ignorance. Thank you very much for helping.

First, are you saying you have a digibox, but plan on not using it w/ your x30? Or are you assuming you need a digibox to get cable on an HDTV?

Just connect the x30 the way you connect your JVC TV to cable and that'll do it.

Anyway, I have skycable and I don't have a digibox. I get cable fine and I also use splitters.

arvin_dp · « **Reply #26 on:** Sep 17, 2011 at 06:53 AM »

Quote from: cryptile on Sep 16, 2011 at 07:11 PM

Mga sir, Noob question cause i never had an hdtv before specifically this model.

Can i hook this 42x30 directly to my analog cable without digibox (Viacomm cable here in Baguio)? Will i get the channels i currently have from my jvc sd tv? I plan to get this set 80/20 analog cable/720p br rips... Also, can i still have a splitter for my cable when hooked to this model of plasma.. Forgive my ignorance. Thank you very much for helping.

Viacom should work with this TV since LCD/Plasma TVs have analog tuners as well. I am also in Baguio and have tried both Sky and Viacom. They do work. I do not have the 42x30 but have a D491.

cryptile · « **Reply #27 on:** Sep 17, 2011 at 08:59 AM »

Quote from: Miguel^ on Sep 17, 2011 at 04:35 AM

First, are you saying you have a digibox, but plan on not using it w/ your x30? Or are you assuming you need a digibox to get cable on an HDTV?

Just connect the x30 the way you connect your JVC TV to cable and that'll do it.

Anyway, I have skycable and I don't have a digibox. I get cable fine and I also use splitters.

I assumed that i wont be able to get all the analog channels in hdtv. ie: 13 channles instead of 80 analog channels... tnx for the info..

cryptile · « **Reply #28 on:** Sep 17, 2011 at 09:03 AM »

Quote from: arvin_dp on Sep 17, 2011 at 06:53 AM

Viacom should work with this TV since LCD/Plasma TVs have analog tuners as well. I am also in Baguio and have tried both Sky and Viacom. They do work. I do not have the 42x30 but have a D491.

Ty so much for the info. I thought new models of hdtvs only have digital tuners. How much do you think sns would charge delivery from manila to baguio for this item? Im planning to get this in manila cause price difference is Night and Day..

bosschix · « **Reply #29 on:** Sep 17, 2011 at 10:36 AM »

Quote from: cryptile on Sep 17, 2011 at 09:03 AM

Ty so much for the info. I thought new models of hdtvs only have digital tuners. How much do you think sns would charge delivery from manila to baguio for this item? Im planning to get this in manila cause price difference is Night and Day..

42x30 with Integrated Digital HD Tuner,sir for shipping lng ang sns kpag malau na ang loc,my thread d2 bout sa shipping ng sns back read ka na lng or inquire ka na lng kay e-reply