Looking for a plasma only cos I need the deep blacks.
I;m almost decided on the 64E8000 just need some final advice regarding plasmas...
Plasma is excellent in having deep black levels even at the pixel level. From that aspect, it is great. Having said that Plasma offers the best PQ, there are some precautions that one has to take with Plasma. Theere are several threads or articles within and outside the form highlighting the pros/cons of Plasma. It would be better if you go through those articles on your own.
Since you have already mentioned about some of the problems of Plasma, let me list here as well. These problems are reduced with newer plasma panels, but not completely eradicated.
1. Power consumption very high compared to LED (around 300 watts to 400 watts for your screen size).
2. Not as bright as LED. So viewing in darker rooms, Plasma will be at the best in dark rooms for watching movies/
3. Image retention - There is already thread on this. this problem is not completely eradicated, but the probability is reduced. So you need to take few precautions like avoiding watching channels with station logos for a longer time and avoid watching static images for a longer time.
If you want an uncompromising PQ and if you are ready to take care of IR (there is a thread in this forum on guidelines to avoid IR), you will be be thrilled with the PQ of plasma.
There is an alternative in buying HX850 (LED) and Pana 65ST50 (Plasma). HX850 is the best LED TV and Pana 65ST50 is rately very highly by experts.
If you want the best, then try between these models.
1. 64E8000 (value for money and good black levels)
2. HX850 (slightly costlier, has good black levels and the best in LED)
3. 65ST50 (excellent black levels, not sure about the availaibility)
If you have any confusion, I can tell you that you won't regret buying any of the above models.
