Panasonic VIERA TC-P50U50 50-Inch 1080p Full HD Plasma TV $599.99@Amazon

Quote from samijubal : You must be the most clueless person ever. LED is LCD, the only difference is the backlight. Plasmas do not lag. The game mode is to bypass upconversion. I hope you're not trying to say people are choosing LED monitors over plasmas, there's no such thing as a plasma monitor, never has been.

You said that only LCD lag. I was pointing out how completely incorrect your statement was and that most gaming monitors are LCD. Admit when you are wrong and move on.

Quote from samijubal : Plasmas do not lag.

There is NO such thing as "no lag." People are going to search this topic on the internet and read your ignorant remarks FYI. I suggest you edit or delete them now.

Lol and you called me clueless. So is everyone over at AVSforum clueless too? [avsforum.com] Read up on it. Then come back. Keep in mind that those initial numbers have now been proven to be too generous and the lag is actually more.

Input lag problems on Panasonic TC-P50U50
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That model.. it seems familiar. Where have I seen it before? What is this?

Quote : For example, if I'm playing Call of Duty and I'm trying to hit a guy who's far away, it's hard for me to line up my sights with him cause every stroke of the control stick is slightly delayed.

Here's another: So I'm gonna return that TV and now I'm looking into LCD monitors. [majorleaguegaming.com]

Pwned!

Quote from samijubal : The guy on here saying plasmas have delay is completely lost. Pay NO attention to him people. The only delay they have is a few millisiconds for video signal processing that ALL HDTVs have.

Yeah, first it was no lag.. now it's some lag? Make up your mind. When 30ms is the most that is acceptable a "few milliseconds" adds up quick. Educate yourself and stop spreading misinformation.

Quote from Slinger : Because computer monitors only come in LCD or old school CRT. it has nothing to do with LCD over Plasma.

Both lag. And please tell me where I was arguing LCD over plasma? I request you not join a conversation and start putting out of context words in my mouth. I simply asked a question, because I'm trying to pick a Plasma for gaming (if that's even possible) and these guys jumped all over me with misinformation up the wazoo.

Quote from Slinger : Also, as a ex- competitive gamer, going to tournies, you don't bring your set-up with you, you use what is provided to you, which are loaner machines from sponsored companies, mostly likes of Dell. You only bring your mouse, keyboard and mouse surface if you want.

That's great. Why are you telling me this again?

Quote from jddavid123 : , plasma's do not lag

The misinformation is already spreading. So many noobs here. This is a major buying decision for many people and their families. Hundreds or thousands of dollars are being spent and you want to just put blatant lies out there.

There is no such thing as "zero lag." Literally every display device has lag. Please stop misleading people.

Educate yourself on the topic. [wikipedia.org]

Quote from Zetroc : Very reflective. Multiple threads on this tv and it's Costco / Sams Club counterparts address this and the image brightness (vs LCD/LED units) aspects of this TV. You need a darkened room to take full advantage of this TV's (or any plasma TV) picture quality.

Yes.

Part of plasma's image sharpness is due to shinier screen. When I compared plasma/LED/LCD once at Best Buy, I noticed the LEDs' screens were not a shiny as plasma, but more shiny than LCD. I'm sure that is part of LEDs perceived better picture.

I've had a 50" Panasonic plasma since before the 2008 olympics... still the sharpest picture in the house.

FWIW..

Quote from slugbom : Both lag. And please tell me where I was arguing LCD over plasma? I request you not join a conversation and start putting out of context words in my mouth. I simply asked a question, because I'm trying to pick a Plasma for gaming (if that's even possible) and these guys jumped all over me with misinformation up the wazoo. That's great. Why are you telling me this again?

If you are going to come in and give information that MLG pros use LCDs and not Plasmas, then I am going to clarify to you why that is.

I can come in to any thread I want. This is a forum.

FOR PEOPLE WHO HAVE THIS UNIT:

Anyone care to share their calibration settings or have a way to calibrate this monitor? Thanks

I wonder if we can expect to see the 55ST50 drop below 1k anytime soon...

Really wanting to snatch one up.

Quote from Turismo : I wonder if we can expect to see the 55ST50 drop below 1k anytime soon... Really wanting to snatch one up.

Well a month ago it was $799 but military base only. Paul's TV has (or had) it for $950 shipped with white glove, use coupon GET100, might still work.

So I'm hoping somewhere in the range. Last year's model was only $600 at BB during Black Friday. I myself might just wait until Jan or Feb now if it doesn't come down around $900 shipped. This is the only tv in my price range that is being recommend for console gaming due to issues mentioned above.

Quote from Clutchm3 : FOR PEOPLE WHO HAVE THIS UNIT: Anyone care to share their calibration settings or have a way to calibrate this monitor? Thanks

PICTURE:

Picture Mode: Cimema
Contrast:100
Brightness:58
Color 43
Tint:0
Sharpness:50
Color Temp: Normal
Color Management: On
CATS: On
Video NR: Weak
Block NR: Off
Mosquito NR: Off
Black Level: Light
3:2 Pulldown Auto

AUDIO:

Bass: +11
Treble: +2
Balance:0
A.I. sound: Off
Surround: Off
Bass Boost: On
Volume Leveler: 0

Quote from Slinger : If you are going to come in and give information that MLG pros use LCDs and not Plasmas, then I am going to clarify to you why that is. I can come in to any thread I want. This is a forum.

Well, crush my muffin. I'm sure it has almost nothing to do with the tests putting them at >8ms

FYI the Panasonic Plasma mentioned in this thread is not 499 dollars in club, at least at the Deptford, NJ location. They had about five in stock yesterday.

Quote from slugbom : Well, crush my muffin. I'm sure it has almost nothing to do with the tests putting them at >8ms

You are just digging a deeper hole.

Unit just went $50 cheaper

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/...PDKIKX0DER

I've been on the fence since last Thursday for this unit. Read as many reviews possible, looked at it in BB, and have done a decent amount of research. I am still torn from just pulling the trigger or keep searching for a slightly better unit. I'd like to stay within a 800$ ish budget and will do plenty of gaming and cable watching on the TV. Any advice from anyone please would be appreciated if this unit will do the trick or can point me in the direction of something else. Ty in advance.