It is so hard to find comparable reviews of TVs. The Plasma vs LCD vs LED vs 3D TV war is intense and quite frankly CONFUSING!
To get top of the line you are going to pay 300-400% more than just a GREAT TV! We recommend upgrading every year or two as prices keep dropping and new technology keeps coming out. You could buy a new TV this year, throw it away and buy another one next year instead of buying the absolute top of the line this year and still have an extra $1,000 in your pocket.
To keep things simple, we recommend Plasma or LCD. When plasma technology was new, it was cheaper than LCD but used more energy and had problems with things like “burn in”. Burn-In is no longer a problem. Also plasma’s are just about as efficient as LCDs. Also plasma’s can cost about 50% less than an LCD.
For 2011, the best Plasma TV (as judged by Consumer Reports) is the LG Infinia TV (model number 50PK750)
The LG 50-inch 1080p plasma TV, from LG's flagship Infinia series, delivers supreme picture quality with both HD and SD programs. It is only 2.2 inches deep and has numerous features, including access to the NetCast online service, CinemaNow, Netflix and Vudu. Unlink most TVs this infinia is Wi-Fi-ready (an optional dongle is required), and it can stream HD video wirelessly (using the WirelessHD format) when paired with an optional wireless media kit (which includes a transmitter and receiver). The THX-certified TV comes with Nero MediaHome 4 Essentials software, and it's DLNA-compliant, so you can view digital photos, music and videos stored on a PC via a home network.
Read the highs and lows from our testing
About - LG Infinia 50PK750
The LG Infinia 50PK750 is part of the TV test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, plasma TV models like the Infinia 50PK750 are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.
HD picture quality:
HD picture quality indicates trained panelists' evaluation of clarity and color accuracy of an high-definition (1080i) signal, such as that from a Blu-ray player, digital-cable box or satellite receiver. All signals were routed through a HDMI input. Picture-quality scores for HD and SD (standard-definition) aren't directly comparable, because each is capable of a different level of quality. Thus, a very good score for HD indicates a better picture than a very good score for SD.
SD picture quality:
Indicates how a TV displays "regular," non-HD TV programming. This picture quality score is based on a standard-definition (SD) TV signal, known as 480i, sent through the TV's HDMI inputs, except where indicated. The SD images are evaluated by trained panelists, using known references. Common sources of this standard-definition signal are digital cable boxes and satellite boxes.
Sound quality:
This is measured from the set's built-in speakers using computer-driven test equipment, with additional subjective testing by a listening panel. You can get better stereo sound if you bypass the built-in speakers and route the TV's sound to a receiver and external speakers. With a multichannel sound system, you can get the enveloping experience of surround sound from digital broadcasts and also DVD movies.
About This Brand
LG is a major brand in the plasma and LCD categories. It offers a wide variety of LCD TVs, in varying screen sizes and price/feature levels. Included are models with LED backlights and a line of 3D TVs. Its high-end models are designated Infinia. Its plasma TVs range from value-priced 720p sets to a line of full-featured Infinia 1080p sets. The company now sells LCD and plasma 3D TVs.
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