50" LCD or Plasma

[kevin]

We are looking @ some plasma 50” HDTV’s. Do you know anything about these? I assume we can hook this up just like our current tv (to our direct tv tivo receiver) and then ask the satellite company to come out (IF they need to) to set up the HDTV so we can get it on the channels that have it available. Is that correct?



We have this narrowed down to circuit city that has this tv for $1799 and free delivery and Sams that has one for $1688.



I just need to know if you know anything about plasma’s vs other tv’s. Thank you!!

[kevin]

Bottom line I think you should get a Plasma if your looking for a flat screen of that size. You may get a better value in the projection tv sets. The price range you mentioned for a 50" is good. My opinion is to have them deliver it so that they are liable on for any damage getting it delivered and setup. And I think an extended warranty is a good thing to have on this type of product, because it is very expensive to get repairs. With those points in mind, I would lean to circuit city because they offer delivery and extended warranties.

From a document on cnet.com: www.cnet.com.au/tvs/0,239035250,240036500,00.htm#3
"If you're in the market for a big screen television -- and we're talking 42-inches and above -- then we'd suggest plasma as a safe bet. Plasmas give you more bang for your buck at the big end of town, and while LCDs can give you better resolution, the price difference is currently too wide. However, if money's not an issue and you want the sharpest image in town, then a large LCD is for you. At the smaller end of things (15" to 36" TVs), LCD is the only way to go if you want something slim and tasteful. And the best thing is that LCDs are getting cheaper all the time."

As far as a the DirectTV setup. You need to contact Directv and get a HD Reciever from them, so that you can see the HD Channels. With Directv I dont think they will provide the local HD channels (At least the last I knew), so you might have to get an anetenna and hook it into the HD Reciever to get your local high definition channels.

Hope this helps. If you have other questions feel free to let me know.