Personal Opinions:50" 3d plasma or 54" non-3d - Canadian TV, Computing and Home Theatre Forums

Renegade · 2010-07-19, 11:27 PM

Given budget constraints if you were to buy a tv today would you take a smaller 3d plasma or a larger non-3d.

More specifically, 54" S2 or 50" samsung c7000.

cooper83 · 2010-07-20, 12:48 AM

Larger non-3D TV.

eimaj · 2010-07-20, 03:58 AM

+1 to coopers comment.

idrive · 2010-07-20, 08:32 AM

+2 with Cooper

We got a non-3D 54" Pany just after x-mas and we just loooooooove it !

nursedude · 2010-07-20, 08:33 AM

^^^ Ditto. Until there is more programming and better viewing options that don't include getting special glasses that cost $$ 3D tv will probably not take off to the extent it's worth the premium. I, personally, am waiting for holographic TV to be developed.

Airsculpture · 2010-07-20, 03:13 PM

Always wondered why they don't put whatever is in the glasses on the screen so no-one has to wear the goggles ?

MarcP · 2010-07-20, 03:20 PM

I'm skipping 3D until there's an actual standard where 3D glasses can be used with 3D TVs from any manufacturers. Right now, the glasses you get only work for the TV you purchased and you have only one source to buy additional/replacement glasses.

eljay · 2010-07-20, 03:30 PM

Add one more vote for "larger non-3D TV".

753951 · 2010-07-20, 03:39 PM

No competition. Go with larger 2D set.

reidw · 2010-07-20, 04:50 PM

Yep. Get the larger 2D HD set. 3D is still too new/buggy to be taken seriously. If it is still around in three/four years you can get a much better 3D set then. There's no rush.

Renegade · 2010-07-20, 10:03 PM

thanks for all the responses, it's pretty clear what the consensus is. I was leaning toward the larger non-3d initially then started getting temped to go 3d...thanks for confirming my original thoughts and helping set me straight....sometimes a little confirmation from others helps

arminia · 2010-07-23, 12:52 PM

On AVS forum the consensus seems to be that the 3D VT series is also the best 2D tv out there.

stationg · 2010-07-24, 12:05 PM

Mine makes a buzz/hummm sound. Apparently plasma's do this. The PQ on this set is outstanding. I hope I can get the buzz/humm thing sorted out. I sit 6ft from the TV.

Good luck

TooSmooth · 2010-07-29, 04:27 PM

These exist, but you would need to sit straight infront of the TV (similar tech is in the new 3ds)

2010-07-19, 11:27 PM	#1
Renegade Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Burlington, ON Posts: 64	Personal Opinions:50" 3d plasma or 54" non-3d Given budget constraints if you were to buy a tv today would you take a smaller 3d plasma or a larger non-3d. More specifically, 54" S2 or 50" samsung c7000.

2010-07-20, 12:48 AM	#2
cooper83 Veteran Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Victoria, BC Posts: 2,537	Larger non-3D TV. __________________ Panasonic TH-42PE7U plasma, Toshiba HD-D3, PS3, Shaw DCX3400, Yamaha HTR-6160, Polk 6.1, Belkin PF30, Harmony 700

2010-07-20, 03:58 AM	#3
eimaj Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,491	+1 to coopers comment. __________________ tech junkie, but recently it's been junkie tech

2010-07-20, 08:32 AM	#4
idrive Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Gatineau, Québec - Videotron Posts: 143	+2 with Cooper We got a non-3D 54" Pany just after x-mas and we just loooooooove it ! __________________ Sharp LC-70LE640U /Yamaha RX-V373 / Explorer 8642HD / PS3 Fat upgraded to 320 Gb

2010-07-20, 08:33 AM	#5
nursedude Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 216	^^^ Ditto. Until there is more programming and better viewing options that don't include getting special glasses that cost $$ 3D tv will probably not take off to the extent it's worth the premium. I, personally, am waiting for holographic TV to be developed. Last edited by nursedude; 2010-07-20 at 08:34 AM. Reason: fixed typos

2010-07-20, 03:13 PM	#6
Airsculpture Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Fredericton NB, Panasonic TC-P50G25 & TC-P42G25, Pioneer 9140TXH, Sony BDPS580, PS3 Posts: 159	Always wondered why they don't put whatever is in the glasses on the screen so no-one has to wear the goggles ?

2010-07-20, 03:20 PM	#7
MarcP Veteran Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Airdrie, AB Posts: 3,812	I'm skipping 3D until there's an actual standard where 3D glasses can be used with 3D TVs from any manufacturers. Right now, the glasses you get only work for the TV you purchased and you have only one source to buy additional/replacement glasses.

2010-07-20, 03:30 PM	#8
eljay Premium Supporter Join Date: May 2003 Location: Ottawa (Orleans), ON Posts: 8,337	Add one more vote for "larger non-3D TV". __________________ MY HT SET-UP (PICS & GEAR LIST)

2010-07-20, 03:39 PM	#9
753951 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Calgary Posts: 587	No competition. Go with larger 2D set.

2010-07-20, 04:50 PM	#10
reidw Veteran Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Stratford, PE. Posts: 2,457	Stick With 2D Yep. Get the larger 2D HD set. 3D is still too new/buggy to be taken seriously. If it is still around in three/four years you can get a much better 3D set then. There's no rush.

2010-07-20, 10:03 PM	#11
Renegade Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Burlington, ON Posts: 64	thanks for all the responses, it's pretty clear what the consensus is. I was leaning toward the larger non-3d initially then started getting temped to go 3d...thanks for confirming my original thoughts and helping set me straight....sometimes a little confirmation from others helps

2010-07-23, 12:52 PM	#12
arminia Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 235	On AVS forum the consensus seems to be that the 3D VT series is also the best 2D tv out there.

2010-07-24, 12:05 PM	#13
stationg Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Downtown Vancouver Posts: 1,045	Mine makes a buzz/hummm sound. Apparently plasma's do this. The PQ on this set is outstanding. I hope I can get the buzz/humm thing sorted out. I sit 6ft from the TV. Good luck __________________ Gateway, Yamaha Receiver, 58" Panasonic 3D TV, Xbox360, PS3, Panasonic 3D Bluray Player, Definitive Speakers, SVS Sub

2010-07-29, 04:27 PM	#14
TooSmooth Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 55	These exist, but you would need to sit straight infront of the TV (similar tech is in the new 3ds)

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