Samsung v Panasonic

Ladybelle · 10-08-2008, 22:03

Can anyone advise whether a Samsung LCD is any better or worse than a Panasonic. I am looking for a budget model, either the Samsung LE37A558P3FXXU 37in 1080P LCD from Argos which is on a good deal for £629 but Panasonic local shop is selling the TX-37LXD85 for £649 and that one has 100hz. The Samsung has better ratio/contrast numbers. I am such a numpty at this, and wont have a HD box for some time (if ever) and just need a good quality LCD telly. We dont really watch much sport but family do watch football occasionally so would an 100hz be better ? The panasonic one also comes with 5 year warranty, as opposed to a 'free' 3 year one with argos (samsung). Does that make it a better deal ?
I am more concerned which is the better tv. Can anyone help please ?

the hamster · 10-08-2008, 22:20

The best way to judge is to see both tv's working. I strongly advise NOT buying without seeing the picture 1st or you may be very disappointed with your choice. Walk into currys, look at the 2 models then decide. Personally, I wouldnt go for an LCD, but others will disagree. I'm a tv engineer by trade and see dozens of tv's every week and would chose plasma over lcd every time.

100hz picture will more than likely make the picture appear worse if you are used to watching a CRT Tube tv. LCD's are notorious for dragging/comet effect on ball sports so this may be a big anti-climax. Also, depending on what you watch day to day and what you have connected in terms of dvd/sky etc will make a difference to the picture.

I have a Samsung plasma, I chose it over the others as it gave the most "natural" CRT like picture and performs well on all my devices (sky, ps3 etc).

Prices can be found easily under £700 and a review can be found here.

http://www.hdtvorg.co.uk/reviews/pla...ps42q97hdx.htm

Its a bit of a read but the conclusion reads

Conclusion

The Samsung PS42Q97HDX is the most accomplished 42in Plasma we have come across for the price. Not only is it a superb HD performer, the SD performance is more than a pleasant surprise with performance that does not quite match a CRT but comes close.

the hamster · 10-08-2008, 22:30

you can also read what others say here

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/forums/s...d.php?t=835730

techsmedders · 10-08-2008, 22:58

I would normally go for the Panasonic as I find the picture quality is usually a lot better and so is the reliability. However, this is all down to personal opinion so have a look around

Ghostleader · 10-08-2008, 23:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by techsmedders

I would normally go for the Panasonic as I find the picture quality is usually a lot better and so is the reliability. However, this is all down to personal opinion so have a look around

I have the 32" Panasonic, the 100Hz is alot of sh*te, a mad white pixel array project's before moving edge's etc. I found it so anoying I was going to turn off the 100Hz in the engineers menu, for whatever reason some clever clogs choose not to give the consumer the opition of turning it off, which you could on the Panasonic 100Hz CRT's I remember.

Samsung's are terrible for long term reliability though in my experience. Colour banding has just popped up on my father inlaws 40" LCD, still it's a little over a year old now, which is a lifetime according to some forum members on here, o.k. then.

techsmedders · 11-08-2008, 00:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ghostleader

I have the 32" Panasonic, the 100Hz is alot of sh*te, a mad white pixel array project's before moving edge's etc. I found it so anoying I was going to turn off the 100Hz in the engineers menu, for whatever reason some clever clogs choose not to give the consumer the opition of turning it off, which you could on the Panasonic 100Hz CRT's I remember.

Samsung's are terrible for long term reliability though in my experience. Colour banding has just popped up on my father inlaws 40" LCD, still it's a little over a year old now, which is a lifetime according to some forum members on here, o.k. then.

I have the Panasonic 32LZD85 - the newest one with 100Hz and I do not experience any of the problems you mentioned. However, I doubt it is actually needed as I have seen the identical model without the 100Hz and there is virtually no difference between the two.

I have a 5 year old Panasonic 26" (non-HD its that old) in the spare bedroom and thats still going strong so reliability of the Panasonics i find a lot better than Samsungs

Ladybelle · 11-08-2008, 07:12

Thanks for all your advice. I dont have the option of viewing them though as I live in a small town and there is only a panasonic shop I can actually see one in and they will be biased. I dont have any way of getting to a bigger city to see any. I do think I shouldnt rush though, but it's tempting when an offer appears. It was the panasonic that seemed the best offer but when I looked into it thought the samsung seemed better, but that is without the stand and I am on a tight budget. I also wont have HD receiver probably for ever, so I just want the tv which will give the best picture for me really. Sounds like the panasonic possibly is a better option ??

pdtrewern · 11-08-2008, 07:48

The Panasonic you have mentioned is a nice screen however check carefully as Panasonic are aware of bezel faults on them. I have had two back at my shop where the gloss black framework has stressmarks where it is attached, and gives an unpleasent finish. Run around the frame with your eye.

10-08-2008, 22:03	#1
Ladybelle Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 164	Samsung v Panasonic Can anyone advise whether a Samsung LCD is any better or worse than a Panasonic. I am looking for a budget model, either the Samsung LE37A558P3FXXU 37in 1080P LCD from Argos which is on a good deal for £629 but Panasonic local shop is selling the TX-37LXD85 for £649 and that one has 100hz. The Samsung has better ratio/contrast numbers. I am such a numpty at this, and wont have a HD box for some time (if ever) and just need a good quality LCD telly. We dont really watch much sport but family do watch football occasionally so would an 100hz be better ? The panasonic one also comes with 5 year warranty, as opposed to a 'free' 3 year one with argos (samsung). Does that make it a better deal ? I am more concerned which is the better tv. Can anyone help please ?

10-08-2008, 22:20	#2
the hamster Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: AA Aerials, Grantham & Melton Posts: 1,034	The best way to judge is to see both tv's working. I strongly advise NOT buying without seeing the picture 1st or you may be very disappointed with your choice. Walk into currys, look at the 2 models then decide. Personally, I wouldnt go for an LCD, but others will disagree. I'm a tv engineer by trade and see dozens of tv's every week and would chose plasma over lcd every time. 100hz picture will more than likely make the picture appear worse if you are used to watching a CRT Tube tv. LCD's are notorious for dragging/comet effect on ball sports so this may be a big anti-climax. Also, depending on what you watch day to day and what you have connected in terms of dvd/sky etc will make a difference to the picture. I have a Samsung plasma, I chose it over the others as it gave the most "natural" CRT like picture and performs well on all my devices (sky, ps3 etc). Prices can be found easily under £700 and a review can be found here. http://www.hdtvorg.co.uk/reviews/pla...ps42q97hdx.htm Its a bit of a read but the conclusion reads Conclusion The Samsung PS42Q97HDX is the most accomplished 42in Plasma we have come across for the price. Not only is it a superb HD performer, the SD performance is more than a pleasant surprise with performance that does not quite match a CRT but comes close.

10-08-2008, 22:30	#3
the hamster Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: AA Aerials, Grantham & Melton Posts: 1,034	you can also read what others say here http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/forums/s...d.php?t=835730

10-08-2008, 22:58	#4
techsmedders Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Chesterfield Posts: 422	I would normally go for the Panasonic as I find the picture quality is usually a lot better and so is the reliability. However, this is all down to personal opinion so have a look around

10-08-2008, 23:14	#5
Ghostleader Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Laughing at Sky fanboys! Posts: 714	Quote: Originally Posted by techsmedders I would normally go for the Panasonic as I find the picture quality is usually a lot better and so is the reliability. However, this is all down to personal opinion so have a look around I have the 32" Panasonic, the 100Hz is alot of sh*te, a mad white pixel array project's before moving edge's etc. I found it so anoying I was going to turn off the 100Hz in the engineers menu, for whatever reason some clever clogs choose not to give the consumer the opition of turning it off, which you could on the Panasonic 100Hz CRT's I remember. Samsung's are terrible for long term reliability though in my experience. Colour banding has just popped up on my father inlaws 40" LCD, still it's a little over a year old now, which is a lifetime according to some forum members on here, o.k. then.

11-08-2008, 00:13	#6
techsmedders Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Chesterfield Posts: 422	Quote: Originally Posted by Ghostleader I have the 32" Panasonic, the 100Hz is alot of sh*te, a mad white pixel array project's before moving edge's etc. I found it so anoying I was going to turn off the 100Hz in the engineers menu, for whatever reason some clever clogs choose not to give the consumer the opition of turning it off, which you could on the Panasonic 100Hz CRT's I remember. Samsung's are terrible for long term reliability though in my experience. Colour banding has just popped up on my father inlaws 40" LCD, still it's a little over a year old now, which is a lifetime according to some forum members on here, o.k. then. I have the Panasonic 32LZD85 - the newest one with 100Hz and I do not experience any of the problems you mentioned. However, I doubt it is actually needed as I have seen the identical model without the 100Hz and there is virtually no difference between the two. I have a 5 year old Panasonic 26" (non-HD its that old) in the spare bedroom and thats still going strong so reliability of the Panasonics i find a lot better than Samsungs

11-08-2008, 07:12	#7
Ladybelle Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 164	Thanks for all your advice. I dont have the option of viewing them though as I live in a small town and there is only a panasonic shop I can actually see one in and they will be biased. I dont have any way of getting to a bigger city to see any. I do think I shouldnt rush though, but it's tempting when an offer appears. It was the panasonic that seemed the best offer but when I looked into it thought the samsung seemed better, but that is without the stand and I am on a tight budget. I also wont have HD receiver probably for ever, so I just want the tv which will give the best picture for me really. Sounds like the panasonic possibly is a better option ??

11-08-2008, 07:48	#8
pdtrewern Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Hampshire Posts: 30	The Panasonic you have mentioned is a nice screen however check carefully as Panasonic are aware of bezel faults on them. I have had two back at my shop where the gloss black framework has stressmarks where it is attached, and gives an unpleasent finish. Run around the frame with your eye.

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