i currently have a 37" in my flat and want a black tv instead of silver.so going to upgrade size, really would like a 50 but worried it will dominate the room 2 much being so big.i sit around 12/13ft away. any1 got any recomendations from wat they have ??or pics would be good,
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42" or 50" plasma
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The parents have just gone for the 50" samsung plasma after 8 years with a 26"...It took about 2 hours before it stopped being HUGE and became normal again in a 3 bed semi lounge... Personally i think the quality is great from all distances, esp after seeing the £1500 46" lcd samsung. Id say go with decent quality 42 if you think 50 is too big...
Still large enough for my needs.
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We bought a 50" Panasonic earlier this year and when we first had it it seemed massive but after a couple of months it doesn't seem as big. Having said that our living room is about 26ft x 20ft so it maybe depends on the room size!
The picture is crystal clear and the sound is great as we already had a surround sound system so if you're swithering between a 42 and a 50 you may as well get the bigger one because the size difference is diagonal and not quite as obvious as if the width was straight across!
The picture is crystal clear and the sound is great as we already had a surround sound system so if you're swithering between a 42 and a 50 you may as well get the bigger one because the size difference is diagonal and not quite as obvious as if the width was straight across!
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Get a good 42". I would go with a Sony or Samsung 1080p set. The pioneers are really nice and have good pic but i think the newest sony and samsung 1080p sets just beat it.
50" would probably be ok in that room....just
You haven't stated a budget but most people have the budget to get an ok 50 or a good 40/42. I would chose the good 42.
I think samsung and sony both do a 46" 1080p i reckon that would be perfect for the size of the room your saying
50" would probably be ok in that room....just
You haven't stated a budget but most people have the budget to get an ok 50 or a good 40/42. I would chose the good 42.
I think samsung and sony both do a 46" 1080p i reckon that would be perfect for the size of the room your saying
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Got this from online Which?
Panasonic Viera TH-42PZ700
BEST BUY
The Best Buy high resolution TH-42PZ700 is the flagship model (i.e. priciest) from Panasonic's 2007 plasma range. For the price you get everything you'd expect - great picture, usability, zillions of sockets and a host of features, such as a light sensor and audio description.
However, it's ridiculously power hungry - more so than any other Panasonic plasma we've tested, sound quality is fairly mediocre and despite the high resolution screen it still doesn't work properly with high definition DVD players.
The screen is slightly reflective but the picture boasts some beautiful detail. Apart from the occasional fuzziness and a very slight green tint, there's nothing much to worry about. Freeview is soft but acceptable and high definition boasts great depth and colours. There is some slight colour banding on picture fades. It supports 1080p output but does not does not refresh at 24 frames per second and suffers from some judder on motion sequences (see FAQ and features explained).
Sound is fairly decent and full of energy but can lapse into some unrefined distortions on some frequency peaks. An irritating fan noise can be heard when the room is quiet.The 2007 range of Panasonic TVs are also the first TV in the UK to support audio description. Found on some Freeview programmes, this is an additional narration for visually-impaired people that describes significant visual information, such as body language and scenery.
It's also a pleasure to use, with well designed on-screen menus and EPGs. Sockets-wise, it's great. There are 3 Scart, 2 with RGB and Scart link (which can trigger a suitable VCR to record), plus 2 HDMI inputs for connecting to high definition equipment. There are handy sockets for a camcorder and headphones (with independent volume control) and it can be connected to either a surround-sound or HiFi system.
On the downside it's very power hungry and fails to meet Energy saving Trust requirements. A light sensor (which adjusts the picture brightness according to the ambient light in the room) does save on power – but not enough to make this set anything but wasteful.
LCD TVs & plasma TVs review
Panasonic Viera TH-42PX70
Panasonic LCD TVs have the edge on their plasma ranges but there's still a lot to shout about this HD ready, 42-inch plasma with integrated Freeview tuner.
This is a slightly lower spec'd version of the 42PX700. Both models feature good pictures but the cheaper PX70 loses out on sound quality.
Our expert viewing panel had a few grumbles about the standard definition picture; for example a slight green tint and some colour banding. It lacks some depth but overall detail is good.
Freeview pictures are pretty good and the sparkling HD looks convincingly natural. It supports 1080p output but does not have 'fullHD' 1920x1080 screen resolution and does not refresh at 24 frames per second, so is not fully compatible with high definition DVD players.
Sound-wise it's a tad unrefined, lacks some bass and can sound a bit scratchy at upper frequencies. Like the rest of the 2007 Panasonic range, there's a slight problem with interference with analogue tuner sound. But it's hardly noticeable and shouldn't detract from the overall sound quality.
The 2007 range of Panasonic TVs are also the first TV in the UK to support audio description. Found on some Freeview programmes, this is an additional narration for visually-impaired people that describes significant visual information, such as body language and scenery.
It's also a cinch to use and features well designed on-screen menus and Freeview electronic programme guide (EPG).
The remote is well laid out and clearly labeled. A coordinating pedestal stand is supplied but it can be wall mounted if a suitable bracket is purchased. However, it's a power hungry model and there's no light sensor to compensate.
It has two HDMI for connecting high definition equipment and two Scart sockets, both of which carry RGB and are Q-Link enabled (can trigger a compatible recorder.)
It can be connected to a hi-fi system via the stereo audio output socket but lacks conveniently positioned AV input sockets for camcorder use and there's no headphone jack.
Panasonic Viera TH-42PZ70
A new Panasonic TV will always bring an expectant grin from our eager viewing panel and hopefully this 42-inch HD ready plasma IDTV will be no exception.
It features the same Vreal picture processing software as the rest of the Viera range, so the outlook is good for picture quality. In our experience Panasonic TVs tend to be the easiest to use sets too, with intuitive and nicely laid out on-screen menus and EPG.
We're not 100% sure yet, but this TV might be properly compatible with HD DVD players. It certainly has 1080p output and a high screen resolution but there's still a question mark hanging over the 24 frames per second issue - see FAQ.
Results should be online by the end of December.
Pros: Possibly the first Panasonic to be fully compatible with high definition DVD players
Cons: If experience is anything to go by it won't be the most energy efficient of TVs
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