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Finally got the 50" ST50 delivered by Amazon (price matched with Paul). Now I am running the slides so that I can take advantage of the professional settings. Broadwayblue is right. The TV is nice but too small and only good for daytime viewing. However, I can't think of paying twice for 65" when a comparable projector setup with bigger screen would be optimal for nighttime viewing.

Quote from koshawala : Finally got the 50" ST50 delivered by Amazon (price matched with Paul). Now I am running the slides so that I can take advantage of the professional settings. Broadwayblue is right. The TV is nice but too small and only good for daytime viewing. However, I can't think of paying twice for 65" when a comparable projector setup with bigger screen would be optimal for nighttime viewing.

Why is it only good for daytime viewing?

Quote from broadwayblue : Regardless, the cat is cute. To the point, these sets are excellent. Bought the 60" for my parents from Pauls a few months back for this price and they have been very happy with it. Still too small for a primary TV (for me anyway) but it would make a fantastic bedroom set. Go for FP in the main viewing area...that simply can't be beat for overall enjoyment.

Quote from koshawala : Finally got the 50" ST50 delivered by Amazon (price matched with Paul). Now I am running the slides so that I can take advantage of the professional settings. Broadwayblue is right. The TV is nice but too small and only good for daytime viewing. However, I can't think of paying twice for 65" when a comparable projector setup with bigger screen would be optimal for nighttime viewing.

Quote from string3599 : Why is it only good for daytime viewing?

I'll take projector snobs for $1000 Alex! Not that projectors are all bad mind you,
at large screen sizes they're much more forgiving (image blur instead of pixelation) as well as being a bit cheaper.

Also I wish I had the bedroom that went with broadwayblue's 60" TV, but I had to make room for the servants quarters and the tennis court.

Quote from string3599 : Why is it only good for daytime viewing?

I didn't say it correctly. In my setup projector is no good for day time viewing. Hence a TV is necessary.

Quote from triffid_98 : I'll take projector snobs for $1000 Alex! Not that projectors are all bad mind you, at large screen sizes they're much more forgiving (image blur instead of pixelation) as well as being a bit cheaper.

I am not a projector snob, rather a projector addict. You are kidding right when you are saying projectors are forgiving at large screen sizes? I can easily detect any imperfections in a DVD or blu-ray if I want to.

Quote from triffid_98 : Also I wish I had the bedroom that went with broadwayblue's 60" TV, but I had to make room for the servants quarters and the tennis court.

My bedroom is hardly palatial. Sure you need another foot or two of wall space to physically accommodate the 60", but it's not like we're talking double the size of a 50" or 42"...and most people are going to be at least 8' to 10' from the wall when watching tv in bed. If I'm 12' from my 112" screen in my living room I don't see what's crazy about being 10' from a 60" display in the bedroom.

Anyway, I don't have the 60" in my bedroom. I bought it for my parents who use it as their living room TV...and love it. But as I said, once you get used to a 100"+ screen as your every day TV you aren't going to want to go back to a 60" set, except for perhaps in your bedroom.

My 50ST50 showed up today but the surge protector is still in route. I have Prime, but the 2 day service was foiled by gremlins or something. It's nice the Amazon rep added an extra month to my Prime acct for the inconvenience. TV showed up via Pilot and the box looked pristine. The delivery guy Skyler was very friendly and yet professional - truly a white glove experience. He easily beat the delivery guys from BB and the delivery drivers from Ultimate Electronics (when they still existed). He was in no hurry and very helpful. Waiting for the surge protector and then start the D-Nice panel prep. Hopefully by Tuesday night it will be calibrated and ready for the Olympics (a little late I know).

I am done running the slides. I have been watching the TV for the last two days. The picture quality and other features are truly amazing.
Now, I am after finding a 3D projector that can match this quality.

I had the 55ST50 delivered this morning from Best Buy. I price matched to Fry's to get it for $1200. It's incredible! I love it.

By the way, Sears has the compatible Samsung SSG-4100GB 3D glasses for $12.79 right now. Pretty good savings over Amazon if you are buying several of them!

Quote from koshawala : Finally got the 50" ST50 delivered by Amazon (price matched with Paul). Now I am running the slides so that I can take advantage of the professional settings. Broadwayblue is right. The TV is nice but too small and only good for daytime viewing. However, I can't think of paying twice for 65" when a comparable projector setup with bigger screen would be optimal for nighttime viewing.

Only good for daytime viewing???????? You're kidding right? Otherwise, that's just absurd and ruins any credibility you have going for you.

If your preference is a 120" projector, why are you buying a Plasma in the first place? Of course you aren't going to get the same size and immersion from a 50", but at least you can watch tv during the day outside of a cave/theater unlike a projector.

FYI, the PQ on this plasma is worlds better than any DLP projector can achieve, and yes even at night. Nighttime viewing only enhances the picture. To make a statement that it is only good in the day is asinine.

Quote from koshawala : I am done running the slides. I have been watching the TV for the last two days. The picture quality and other features are truly amazing. Now, I am after finding a 3D projector that can match this quality.

Ok that makes more sense. Once projectors start matching the abilities of a good plasma/lcd, I'm all for them. You can't match the immersion of a huge screen with one half its size or less.

can I ask you guys how you proceed with a price match to paul's tv at amazon? do you buy the TV online first on amazon's site and then phone in for the price match, or do you make the purchase after the price match over the phone? Also, what is the ph # for amazon to call? I'm interested in the 55ST50 which is $1249 on pauls's and $1349 on amazon.

thanks

davemac

not bad, if the 65st50 is anything like the 65st30 look for the bottom of that price to be $1600 from legit online retailers.

Quote from davemac2 : can I ask you guys how you proceed with a price match to paul's tv at amazon? do you buy the TV online first on amazon's site and then phone in for the price match, or do you make the purchase after the price match over the phone? Also, what is the ph # for amazon to call? I'm interested in the 55ST50 which is $1249 on pauls's and $1349 on amazon. thanks davemac

Save the TV you want to buy in your cart. Call Amazon's big item purchasing dept. (866_423_5355) and ask them to pricematch Paul's price. Tell the CSR about free white glove delivery on all plasmas advertised here [paulstv.com] on Paul's website. If the CSR agrees to price match he/she will ask you to purchase the TV, set up a delivery time etc. In the end CSR will change the purchase price to Paul's price.