LG 50PK550R Owner's Discussion Thread

what about response time of plasma ?

Me also gonna use for gaming mostly and hook up my PS3

they say there is response time of 86 ms ? wth !! :mad:

What where did u get that from ?

Plasma vs LCD TV Response Time

Generally speaking if you are watching content with high speed scenes a plasma TV will offer an advantage versus LCD TV. This is because its response time is lower. This puts the Plasma TV right on top for sports, and games. If you watch fast moving scenes as sports on a LCD TV, you will see a blur around the edges of the moving objects. Note however that if you use to play games a lot of time, a plasma TV is not such a great idea because of it's susceptibility to burn-in. There are LCD TVs on the market now with fast response time, and one could get a model with response time of 5ms or lower. You just have to keep in mind that if crisp picture is important for you, a low response time (high refresh rate) is a feature you should be looking for.



:) Okay really sorry about that, that was a typo error in my other post, the input lag was .86ms and not 86ms, that is less than 1ms and not 86ms, i forgot to put the decimal and here is the proof as well, again sorry bout that, I tried to edit the Op but couldn't but as you can see from the pics the input lag is very less compared to LCD's and even less when using RGB ~ .64ms.

Pics courtesy @ shaddix from avsforums

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Okay bout the burn-in, yes you have to be careful when playing games that have permanent HUD's as that can get burned in, but i have played Uncharted 2 MP for 13 hours at stretch and haven't faced such issue, i had kept the contrast at 72 and other setting close to 50, I also ran colour wash 4 - 5 times during those 13 hours and this was inside the first 100 hours of break in period, so just a little precaution and burn in is also nothing to worry bout, but if you are playing single player missions try to run colour wash or whitewash every half an hour or so during the first 1000 hours after that their is a very very rare chance of getting a burn in.


Why there is a difference between the precautions to be taken for Single Player and Multiplayer ?
The answer is, In Multiplayer you usually play for a small amount of time and there is generally a score HUD which can get burned in, but after the game is over which lasts a few mins at the most, you are back to the lobby so that gives the phosphors a break themselves, whereas in Single player there is a continuous play which can stretch for hours, so you have to run colour wash every 30 mins or so for the first 1000 hours. games like Uncharted 2 does not have a HUD in Single player as well so you don't need to run colour wash one single time, i completed the whole story mode in 1 single sitting of 12 hours on my new display which was 80 or so hours into the break in period. But games like RDR or GTA4 have a permanent HUD and should not be played for long hours at stretch.


SO basically what i am trying to say is that phosphors need a break in between, just make sure they get that by whatever method suits your style of play and you are good to go.
 
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Got my TV upgraded to 3.28 version. I could not make out any difference. LG tech guy said he will speak to his technical head in bangalore and get back to me.
 
Re: Got it at last

Congrats mate !!!! do post your reviews ..... after you get it installed .... :clapping:
Thanks buddy....ya, i will post a short review as already many others have confirmed various aspects of this set....
Just busy with work.....

Congratulations :clapping: Purchased at what price? :licklips:

Thnx....i got this one for 63k.....not a great deal i know:o.......
 
Re: Got it at last

Thanks buddy....ya, i will post a short review as already many others have confirmed various aspects of this set....
Just busy with work.....



Thnx....i got this one for 63k.....not a great deal i know:o.......


Can you change your location from India to your city?:p
 
They're dumping a 29" CRT today as a standby set while I wait for a fresh 50PK550. Sigh! LG probably never gauged the demand for this set, because of the market hype surrounding LCDs and LEDs in India. The service guy told me that the PK was only popular with the "internet people". Guess he referred to y'all.
 
They're dumping a 29" CRT today as a standby set while I wait for a fresh 50PK550. Sigh! LG probably never gauged the demand for this set, because of the market hype surrounding LCDs and LEDs in India. The service guy told me that the PK was only popular with the "internet people". Guess he referred to y'all.

Coz of toomany calls and demand for this model I hope they dont hike up the price ......:sad:
 
Coz of toomany calls and demand for this model I hope they dont hike up the price ......:sad:

its the price to screensize ratio for which im inclined towards plasma , or else LCD :cool:

let them increase and see how many turn towards LCD ;)
 
Visited NXT showroom today. They dont have stock of 50pk550 & 50c550. They told Plasma is outdated technology and were trying to convene me that LED is better technology. :lol: I told them that 50 inch LED TV is out of my budget & I cant settle for 42 inch LED TV as viewing distance is 14 Feet.
Then they gave me option of Samsung 63 inch Plasma TV PS63C7000YR.

Reality has never looked this breathtaking - PS63C7000YR - Plasma TV - Television | SAMSUNG

MRP is Rs.3 Lac. Stock clearance price is Rs.1.5 Lac. What say? Is it worth to increase budget for this TV? :cool:
 
Visited NXT showroom today. They dont have stock of 50pk550 & 50c550. They told Plasma is outdated technology and were trying to convene me that LED is better technology. :lol: I told them that 50 inch LED TV is out of my budget & I cant settle for 42 inch LED TV as viewing distance is 14 Feet.
Then they gave me option of Samsung 63 inch Plasma TV PS63C7000YR.

Reality has never looked this breathtaking - PS63C7000YR - Plasma TV - Television | SAMSUNG

MRP is Rs.3 Lac. Stock clearance price is Rs.1.5 Lac. What say? Is it worth to increase budget for this TV? :cool:

Mate, IMO you should rather invest in a 60PK550 or even 60PK950 then buy the first generation 3D model, you wont regret it for sure.
 
Visited NXT showroom today. They dont have stock of 50pk550 & 50c550. They told Plasma is outdated technology and were trying to convene me that LED is better technology. :lol: I told them that 50 inch LED TV is out of my budget & I cant settle for 42 inch LED TV as viewing distance is 14 Feet.
Then they gave me option of Samsung 63 inch Plasma TV PS63C7000YR.

Reality has never looked this breathtaking - PS63C7000YR - Plasma TV - Television | SAMSUNG

MRP is Rs.3 Lac. Stock clearance price is Rs.1.5 Lac. What say? Is it worth to increase budget for this TV? :cool:


for that budget you get a fullhd projector :D fullhd screen :D fullhd remote :D fullhd lamp :D all fullhd and much much bigger than the 60inch tv mate...

:p
 
I think hifivision was a big factor in skpiking the demand for the PK...at this rate, they would have to ramp up manufacturing capacity to keep up with the demand.
 
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For people interested to buy the 50PK550 within Mid Sept or .. you're out of luck. Look at a LED LCD or some other plasma. For current owners you were the last of the lucky ones.
 
Mate, IMO you should rather invest in a 60PK550 or even 60PK950 then buy the first generation 3D model, you wont regret it for sure.

I have finalized to buy 50pk550. I think 3D technology for TVs is not mature yet. Also not much 3D content is available. I will buy 50 inch plasma now & after 3-4 years will buy 3D 60 inch TV.

60pk550 costs around 1.15 Lac.
Don't know price of 60pk950.

Samsung PS63c7000YR has some additional features like-
3D
Cinema Smooth
Internet TV
All Share Feature
USB HD Recording

I am not arguing but just sharing information.
I just want to make sure that rejecting Rs.1.5 Lac :licklips: offer for 63c7000 is right decision. (Market price of 63c7000 is around 2.2 Lac)
 
I have finalized to buy 50pk550. I think 3D technology for TVs is not mature yet. Also not much 3D content is available. I will buy 50 inch plasma now & after 3-4 years will buy 3D 60 inch TV.

60pk550 costs around 1.15 Lac.
Don't know price of 60pk950.

Samsung PS63c7000YR has some additional features like-
3D
Cinema Smooth
Internet TV
All Share Feature
USB HD Recording

I am not arguing but just sharing information.
I just want to make sure that rejecting Rs.1.5 Lac :licklips: offer for 63c7000 is right decision. (Market price of 63c7000 is around 2.2 Lac)


3D - hmmm howmany movies or programs come in a year
Cinema Smooth - That sounds :licklips: btw depends on kind of movie u watch
Internet TV - So people can hack into it and brake the panel or display their freaky logo
All Share - Can you explain what is this ?
USB HD Recording - The same programs in india are being showed for a month continuously why do you care USB HD recording all DVR STBs can do it....



Let me tell you something my friend was a dealfreak he bought 2 hdmi cables in USA for 0.99c and they gave him another free some crazy offer .... Came back to india and spent some 1 lakh to connect those 3 cables together.. LCD BDP and a Mediaplayer.... :lol: He is still paying the credit card bills :rolleyes:
 
Best of luck!! if u can get the 50PK550 you'll be a lucky man indeed

I have finalized to buy 50pk550. I think 3D technology for TVs is not mature yet. Also not much 3D content is available. I will buy 50 inch plasma now & after 3-4 years will buy 3D 60 inch TV.

60pk550 costs around 1.15 Lac.
Don't know price of 60pk950.

Samsung PS63c7000YR has some additional features like-
3D
Cinema Smooth
Internet TV
All Share Feature
USB HD Recording

I am not arguing but just sharing information.
I just want to make sure that rejecting Rs.1.5 Lac :licklips: offer for 63c7000 is right decision. (Market price of 63c7000 is around 2.2 Lac)
 
I have finalized to buy 50pk550. I think 3D technology for TVs is not mature yet. Also not much 3D content is available. I will buy 50 inch plasma now & after 3-4 years will buy 3D 60 inch TV.

60pk550 costs around 1.15 Lac.
Don't know price of 60pk950.

Samsung PS63c7000YR has some additional features like-
3D
Cinema Smooth
Internet TV
All Share Feature
USB HD Recording

I am not arguing but just sharing information.
I just want to make sure that rejecting Rs.1.5 Lac :licklips: offer for 63c7000 is right decision. (Market price of 63c7000 is around 2.2 Lac)

1.5 lac is a very tempting price for 63" tv, it is not much higher than US price

Are you sure it is not a display piece?

I think it has a 2d to 3d conversion feature as well, how effective i am not sure.

USB HDD recording is cool

cinema smooth is not that good, it pushes 24p material to 96hz and results in slightly elevated black levels

You could also go for a cheaper 50" and buy a projector for critical viewing with little bit more than 1.5 lakhs
 
for that budget you get a fullhd projector :D fullhd screen :D fullhd remote :D fullhd lamp :D all fullhd and much much bigger than the 60inch tv mate...

:p

Just curious-
If we can get a fullhd projector :D fullhd screen :D fullhd remote :D fullhd lamp :D all fullhd and much much bigger than the 60inch tv in 1.5 Lac budget. Why do people buy 60 inch plasma & companies manufacture 60 inch TVs. Is that due to amateur customers like me? :(
 
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