It is price, along with features. A 50 inch Samsung or Panasonic can be had for $650 or less if 720p isn’t a problem. Power consumption is just as a good as an LCD and the weights are comparable. Burn in is no longer a problem. Refresh rates are 600hz, and picture quality is better.
You are exactly right in my case. I have purchased three 50 inch Samsung 720p plasmas in the last couple years (one got stolen). At around $750 at the time - can’t beat ‘em.
Could not be more pleased.
THose 720p Panasonic plasmas are the best deals out there, they have outstanding picture quality.
Plasma has always been a little better, although I still love my 55 and 60 inch Sony LCD’s. I’ve got the kind where you can replace the bulb and engine so they can go almost forever. Everything now has the super thin form factor which means you wind up mostly throwing them out when they wear out. With the prices going down though it shouldn’t be that huge of a factor. The new tv’s aren’t like tubes that last for decades.
Burn is not longer a problem? What about side view? Thanks!