davidmbell
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I am hoping those out there that are susceptible to the Panasonic Flicker can respond with what TV they ended up with?
I've had 1 Samsung PS-50B530 that had its PDP replaced and still have same issue, so that was returned (awaiting refund).
I upped the budget £100 and have now got a Panasonic TX-P50S10B - I was aware of the flicker issue as I've seen it on them in stores, but thought I'd give it a go.
Turns out I can't live with it. Anything quite bright flickers annoyingly, when looking at the screen and its even worse out of the corner of my eye.
So what are my options now?
My parents might take the Panasonic off my hands, but I really don't know what to go for.
Do I try another Samsung again? Or do I try an LG? I can't afford for the new 2010 models to come out, it needs to be around £700-£750 (paid £550 for the Sammy, paid £725 for Panny (inc 5yr warranty)). So you can see my budget.
I know the Panny fans will poo poo both of the above, and having seen the deep blacks and excellent lack of IR on the Panny I can see partly why.
I'd have kept the Samsung as I liked the picture but for the brightness flicker. So are there other Samsungs that don't have flicker, or are there models that don't have this 'tearing' issue i've read about?
Finally, LGs - seen a few with reliability problems, is it very much pot luck to get a good one?
Help...
David
I've had 1 Samsung PS-50B530 that had its PDP replaced and still have same issue, so that was returned (awaiting refund).
I upped the budget £100 and have now got a Panasonic TX-P50S10B - I was aware of the flicker issue as I've seen it on them in stores, but thought I'd give it a go.
Turns out I can't live with it. Anything quite bright flickers annoyingly, when looking at the screen and its even worse out of the corner of my eye.
So what are my options now?
My parents might take the Panasonic off my hands, but I really don't know what to go for.
Do I try another Samsung again? Or do I try an LG? I can't afford for the new 2010 models to come out, it needs to be around £700-£750 (paid £550 for the Sammy, paid £725 for Panny (inc 5yr warranty)). So you can see my budget.
I know the Panny fans will poo poo both of the above, and having seen the deep blacks and excellent lack of IR on the Panny I can see partly why.
I'd have kept the Samsung as I liked the picture but for the brightness flicker. So are there other Samsungs that don't have flicker, or are there models that don't have this 'tearing' issue i've read about?
Finally, LGs - seen a few with reliability problems, is it very much pot luck to get a good one?
Help...
David