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Wednesday, June 20, 2012 - 5:28am

I got a great 42" plasma last year (Panny ST30).
Now someone I know wants the same or similar TV, but not bigger.
The problem is it seems 50" is the new minimum plasma!
Anyone know why this happened or how to find any that may still be on sale? I looked around and they seem to be nonexistent.
Thanks,
Matt

edit: OK, looks like the Panny UT50 was already discontinued.  Only a few around and they are not high-end at all.

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Submitted by John J. Puccio on June 22, 2012 - 6:03am

It looks like there are still new 42" Panasonic Viera plasmas available on Amazon, but they seem rather pricey at around $900:  http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B00752R9PK/ref=sr_1_1_olp?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1340344820&sr=1-1&keywords=panasonic+plasma+42

Why 42"?  A very small apartment will still accommodate a 50" screen, and most people sit much too far away from their sets, anyway.

Submitted by deep black on June 22, 2012 - 6:41am

Thanks for the help/opinions.

It is for a walk-in closet/bathroom/kitchen. No! Not really. 

But to someone who only has a 20" TV, a 42" would seem like an elephant. 50" is totally out of the question.

I had a 27" when I got this last year and it sometimes seemed huge ...at first.

So you think I should get a 50ST50 and sell the 42?broken heart

They just got a Samsung UN40EH6000 and I'll help set it up this weekend.  The Amazon reviews are just as good although the pro reviews are mixed.  (best LED for the price vs. disapointing black levels)

By the way, your link sent me to an Amazon page with this TV (it is an LED).enlightened

Panny TC-L42E50, 42" 1080p IPS LED-LCD TV

Matt

-deep black   (formerly "mra")

 

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Submitted by John J. Puccio on June 22, 2012 - 7:12am

Sorry.  I was looking at a number of sites and posted the wrong link.  Here's Panasonic's own site, where they list a 42" plasma for about $400:  http://shop.panasonic.com/shop/viera-televisions-viera-plasma-hdtvs

Submitted by Falcon01 on June 27, 2012 - 5:46pm

Deep Black, would you consider a Samsung plasma? I purchased a 43" about 5 months ago and am more than pleased with the image quality and price. I'm pretty sure Samsung still sells 43" plasmas.

Submitted by deep black on June 28, 2012 - 1:58am

Too late!  I already set up the Samsung LED.  It looks very good.