samsung or panny

mclarenf1 · 11-07-2008, 07:38

I need some help here

ive narrowed down my new tv search to 2 models - SAMSUNG LE52A557P2FXXU and PANASONIC TH-50PZ80B

ITs basicly LCD v Plasma. Panasonic seems better than samsung yet the samsung has PIP and the panny doesnt - so im confused.

any help would be good here

Nigel Goodwin · 11-07-2008, 09:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by mclarenf1

I need some help here

ive narrowed down my new tv search to 2 models - SAMSUNG LE52A557P2FXXU and PANASONIC TH-50PZ80B

ITs basicly LCD v Plasma. Panasonic seems better than samsung yet the samsung has PIP and the panny doesnt - so im confused.

Why do you want PIP?, it's just a gimmick that almost no one ever uses.

While knowing nothing about either of those two models, I would go for the Panasonic as been by far the better brand.

mclarenf1 · 11-07-2008, 10:35

Well ive got PIP in the tv i have atm, and while not alot of peopel use it, i find it quite helpful, if playing on the xbox 360 while waiting on a tv show to start (sometimes delays can kick in) - but this is the only reason i'd go for PIP again in the tv or having the CCTV on so its not taking away the main tv picture - and i can flick on an doff it

Smerph · 13-07-2008, 21:57

If PIP is such a dealbreaker, try and find a decent price for the Panasonic PZ800 50". Slightly older (but still superior) to the PZ80.

It has PIP but I'd question whether it's a huge benefit. Note that HDMI pictures cannot be configured fully by this feature, so it's debatable whether it will be much use in the future.

Ghostleader · 14-07-2008, 20:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nigel Goodwin

Why do you want PIP?, it's just a gimmick that almost no one ever uses.

While knowing nothing about either of those two models, I would go for the Panasonic as been by far the better brand.

Oh my God I actually agree with Nigels comment!?!

Nigel Goodwin · 14-07-2008, 23:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ghostleader

Oh my God I actually agree with Nigels comment!?!

How could anyone not?

It's like saying I can get a BMW or a Kia for the same price, which should I buy?

11-07-2008, 07:38	#1
mclarenf1 Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Edinburgh, Scotland Posts: 3,062	samsung or panny I need some help here ive narrowed down my new tv search to 2 models - SAMSUNG LE52A557P2FXXU and PANASONIC TH-50PZ80B ITs basicly LCD v Plasma. Panasonic seems better than samsung yet the samsung has PIP and the panny doesnt - so im confused. any help would be good here

11-07-2008, 09:38	#2
Nigel Goodwin Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: North Derbyshire Posts: 41,789	Quote: Originally Posted by mclarenf1 I need some help here ive narrowed down my new tv search to 2 models - SAMSUNG LE52A557P2FXXU and PANASONIC TH-50PZ80B ITs basicly LCD v Plasma. Panasonic seems better than samsung yet the samsung has PIP and the panny doesnt - so im confused. Why do you want PIP?, it's just a gimmick that almost no one ever uses. While knowing nothing about either of those two models, I would go for the Panasonic as been by far the better brand.

11-07-2008, 10:35	#3
mclarenf1 Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Edinburgh, Scotland Posts: 3,062	Well ive got PIP in the tv i have atm, and while not alot of peopel use it, i find it quite helpful, if playing on the xbox 360 while waiting on a tv show to start (sometimes delays can kick in) - but this is the only reason i'd go for PIP again in the tv or having the CCTV on so its not taking away the main tv picture - and i can flick on an doff it

13-07-2008, 21:57	#4
Smerph Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 2,849	If PIP is such a dealbreaker, try and find a decent price for the Panasonic PZ800 50". Slightly older (but still superior) to the PZ80. It has PIP but I'd question whether it's a huge benefit. Note that HDMI pictures cannot be configured fully by this feature, so it's debatable whether it will be much use in the future.

14-07-2008, 20:52	#5
Ghostleader Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Laughing at Sky fanboys! Posts: 714	Quote: Originally Posted by Nigel Goodwin Why do you want PIP?, it's just a gimmick that almost no one ever uses. While knowing nothing about either of those two models, I would go for the Panasonic as been by far the better brand. Oh my God I actually agree with Nigels comment!?!

14-07-2008, 23:39	#6
Nigel Goodwin Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: North Derbyshire Posts: 41,789	Quote: Originally Posted by Ghostleader Oh my God I actually agree with Nigels comment!?! How could anyone not? It's like saying I can get a BMW or a Kia for the same price, which should I buy?

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