Is this a good deal for a Plasma T.V.
 

$900 for the following, good deal or not?

Features:
HDTV Ready
1024×1024 Resolution
720p and 1080i capable
16:9 aspect ratio
1000:1 Contrast ratio
16 million colors
1100 cd/m2 brightness
True XGA Display Capability (over 1,000,000 pixels)
Excellent Off-axis Viewing ? 175º (Vertical/Horizontal)
Dynamic Automatic Image Picture Control
Digital Progressive Scan
3D Digital Y/C Separation
720 TVL
3D Chrominance-luminance Separation
Digital Progressive Scanning
Dynamic Automatic Image Control
Dimensions (WxHxD) 40.8? x 25.2? x 4.6?
Weight: 78.8lbs

Inputs:
DVI with HDCP
Composite x 3
Component x 2
S-Video x 3
D-SUB 15
RS-232 serial (D-Sub 9)

Outputs:
Monitor
Video (BNC/RCA)
Audio (RCA x 2)
External Speaker Optional; Push-type connector
Included:
Sanyo PDP-42H2A 42? Plasma
Remote Control w/Batteries
Owner?s Manual
AC Power Cord
BNC-RCA Converter Jacks

Yes or no?

siounds good, where is it from?

Great deal. My 37" this summer was $1900.

I paid $700 for a 32 LCD .. SO a 40 for $900 seems pretty good to me but I'm sure someone here can give you a much more detailed answer

The HDTV ready is the only thing that I don't like about it, means it has no HD-tuner. But if you are using devices that have tunes in them it won't be an issue. Only issue other than that is it's '1024x1024' resolution, it couldn't possibly be true 1080i (1920x1080 resolution). Price seems pretty fucking solid, regardless.

With the HD thing, if I am watching a channel that is broadcast in HD the it won't display as true HD?

Not if your device (say satellite receiver) isn't an HD-device. Most devices with component or better hookups do have HD tuners, but definitely not all. Double check first that your receiver has a HD tuner in it.

ask chio to give you one... he has 23 (32 inches) and 17 (50 inches)....

he has some guy from new york that gets them after they fall off some truck...

If you're going through cable or satellite, its an extra $5-10 a month for the HD service, which includes a tuner.

If you're going through antenna for the basic broadcast channels (total waste of HD, IMO), then yes, an actual tuner will be needed.

Not really.
Shitty colors, not built in HD tuners, no HDMI(most HDCP compliant dvd's players, etc use HDMI, you'll need a dvi to hdmi converter most likely), low contrast, no digital audio outputs, etc......
For $500-600 you could get a much much better plasma.

Ah, cool. Thanks. :thumbsup

Right, which is what I said in fewer words. :1orglaugh Because words lead to books and books are for fags. :|

We're not supposed to talk about that.

:1orglaugh

Waste of HD?
OTA HD broadcasts have some of the highest bandwidth through put currently. Sat and cable companies lower bitrates and resolutions(1440x1080) to save on bandwidth. Both directtv and dish do this with all their HD channels aswell as most cable companies.

Getting only the network channels as opposed to getting channels like ESPN, TNT, Discovery, and HBO... yes, a waste. :-)

its actually $905 :P

sounds good to me! Good luck with it!

hahaha... so true. :thumbsup

Yeah for those you got to pay extra, but if you watch any of the local HD channels it's best to get them OTA then through your cable/sat company in most cases.

1080p is 1920x1080

I would save your money, they ran some killer deals at Frys/Bestbuy over this last weekend on Panasonic 42/50" and I would wait and get one of those.

I have been wanting the Pioneer Elite 50" 1080p plasma but I really don't want to spend $9500.

so is 1080i. :thumbsup

And personally for me I?m waiting for SED TV?s before I get a better TV. For now I have a Hitachi 51? HDTV Projection CRT and I couldn?t be happier with it. I don?t like how LCD and Plasma screens look; when SED screens come out I?ll be just as happy as an Iraqi civilian getting a free taco on Wednesday.

send us joins and we will buy you one. Free is always better!

send us joins and we will buy you one. Free is always better!

I paid 4k$ for my 43" pioneer. that's awesome!

$3k for my 40" Samsung LCD

http://www.samsung.com/au/products/t...s/l_la40r7.jpg

tv's seem alot cheaper in the US :(

Do you need a plasma TV or you just wanting to get one because its cool or you can hang it on a wall?

Plasma is not all that any more, once upon a time it had a great picture, now its just an ok picture compared to some of the new technology on the market.

I have the Samsung 61 DLP HDTV, when I was shopping I went in to get a plasma, but left with the DLP instead, picture was way better in my opinion, its also 1080P.. best picture I have ever seen on a TV... I have zero complaints

http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Samsu...oductDetail.do

Do NOT buy 1024×1024!!! 1920x1080 resolution is the resolution for blu-ray!!!

HAHA, true. :)

Have to agree with you on the dlps..I ended up getting a 62 inch Toshiba dlp HD set..better pic that a plasma or lcd hd screen.

I don't really NEED a new one at all, but if its a good deal then its working picking up.

Thanks for the link, I'll check it out. :thumbsup

By the way, this isn't you is it? I need to figure out who she is so I can go join her site. :Graucho

http://picturehost.com/d/9742-1/Ever...ife-11-036.jpg

nope, never seen her before, but if you find out who she is let me know

that deal must be on woot on what your talking about

sounds good.
when i will buy a plasma TV pre prices will be even more lower

Just get a DLP.

Its much more expenciere here,but i dont like plasma anyway :(

I guess that aint bad at all, mate. :thumbsup

I heard better.
One like this for 800$

whats the brand? thats a good deal if you want to put it on the wall and have it look nice, but youre going to get much better pictures with both DLP and (especially) the SXRDs from Sony. And like notabook said above, it sounds like once SEDs come out (probably not for at least a year) they will set the standard for picture quality.

You can do better. That isn't even an HD resolution. You can get 1080p LCDs for only a tad more. I doubt you are super concerned with things like black levels etc. I'd keep looking.

You can find some pretty good deals from this site on HD tv's for today only http://bfads.net/

I think some of these sales are still going but not sure which ones http://bfads.net/search.php?what=HD+...re=all&cat=all

ask xxxjay he was hanging out with her.

Some of the tv's over here are stupidly priced aswell. At the end of the day, it's the same shit you're watching anyway... :winkwink:

sounds like a good deal

I think it's worth the money so go for it.:)