Plasma - Need to Decide Quick

Tripnologist · 25 Mar 2011 at 16:37

I need to pick up a new TV tomorrow and have it narrowed down to two but just cannot decide between them.

LG 50PK590
Panasonic TXP50G20B

Price-wise, the Panasonic is only £50 more than the LG.

It will be used 60% films, 30% TV, 10% gaming.

The majority of my film collection is backed up on my NAS so streaming is very important to me. From what I've read, the G20 cannot play MKV files, whereas the LG can.

That alone almost sells me on the LG, except that I've also read that glare/reflections are really bad on it.

Is there anyone who has seen both who could make a suggestion?

Skully · 25 Mar 2011 at 16:45

Not the quick answer you want, but you should look at both side by side and then decide before buying.

We, nor spec sheets cannot tell you which TV is best for you!

mattyg · 25 Mar 2011 at 16:46

Look at both together then buy the panasonic

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Tripnologist · 25 Mar 2011 at 16:49

Yeah, that's my problem, I can't find anywhere near me that actually has both.

I had actually decided on the LG, but with the recent price drop on the G20 at a few places, it's made it very tempting. Especially considering that it can be had for the same price RS is currently selling the 46" G20 for. If it played MKV files, I think it would be a done deal.

Edit: Aha! Ignore me. I've found somewhere with both so I can go take a look.

mysticsniper · 25 Mar 2011 at 17:02

How important are the MKV files to you? Personally I would go for the Panny every time, but I am biased as I own one

Tripnologist · 25 Mar 2011 at 17:12

mysticsniper said:
How important are the MKV files to you? Personally I would go for the Panny every time, but I am biased as I own one

Quite important. My wife only agreed to a new tv because I said it would mean we'd end up watching more films together.

I'm going to go and take a look at both and see if the difference between the two is enough to make it worthwhile buying the Panny and picking up a WD TV Live.

Zid_ · 25 Mar 2011 at 17:13

let us know what your decision is, OP!

MissChief · 25 Mar 2011 at 17:52

Panasonic.

insane200 · 25 Mar 2011 at 18:47

Get the Panasonic and then download multiavchd which can convert most video files to avchd which will then Work on the Panasonic

the wopster · 25 Mar 2011 at 19:05

is the 60% movies bluray or dvd/sky?

Snograt · 25 Mar 2011 at 19:18

Nymins · 25 Mar 2011 at 19:32

MissChief said:
Panasonic.

milkinc13 · 25 Mar 2011 at 20:26

plasma means panasonic simple as that

Tripnologist · 25 Mar 2011 at 20:55

woppy101 said:
is the 60% movies bluray or dvd/sky?

Bluray.

I went to a couple places tonight but neither had the G20, only the LG, which to be honest, I was quite disappointed by it.

However, I am going to assume both places were doing something really stupid with their display models because they had a PK590 and a PK350 side by side, and the picture quality of the 350 was so much better than the 590, even though they have the same panels.

I'm sure I'll love the G20, but I'm wary of ordering it online without having seen it in person.

the wopster · 25 Mar 2011 at 21:13

having owned both sets if you mosty watching bluray than yes get the panny if you were watching mostly sky/dvd i would have said get the lg

~Divine~Wind~ · 25 Mar 2011 at 21:29

Plasma ... Go Panny

Remeber the stores may not have set them up very well tho

Firestar_3x · 25 Mar 2011 at 21:34

Didn't like the G20 vs the PK590, hence ended up with several PK590's.

I tested both side by side with my own content.

Tripnologist · 25 Mar 2011 at 21:40

woppy101 said:
having owned both sets if you mosty watching bluray than yes get the panny if you were watching mostly sky/dvd i would have said get the lg

Any particular reason?

The majority will be Bluray, but there will be Sky and DVD.

the wopster · 25 Mar 2011 at 22:03

panasonic have a 50hz bug on all of there neo-pdp's which means the tv cant display a 50hz signal properly

Chong Warrior · 26 Mar 2011 at 18:07

woppy101 said:
panasonic have a 50hz bug on all of there neo-pdp's which means the tv cant display a 50hz signal properly

So lots of people keep saying. I decided to take the plunge after seeing them for £649. Spent couple hours in the store comparing the different sets on HD TV and Blu-Ray... there really was no contest, the Panasonic isn't just a bit better it's a lot better.

Can't say I've notice any 50hz bug in the week I've owned it. Few teething troubles at first as I didn't have it set up right, but once I'd turned off all the processing rubbish all was well again

Plasma - Need to Decide Quick

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