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Vizio 32" LCD 60 hz 1080p or Samsung 51" plasma 600 hz 720p? Both are comparable price. The Samsung is much larger obviously, plasma w/ much higher refresh rate, but is only 720p so I’m not sure. I will be using this TV for dramas, action, sports, and gaming and want the highest quality picture.

Well, without a doubt 1080p is better than 720p. Keep in mind however that this is only a slight difference and is only noticed if you TV is over 42" If it is less than 720p and 1080p looks exactly the same. Samsung is usually a superior brand to Vizio. I know you want to know about the picture quality but 720p is still exceptional quality and Sunday Football would look great with a 50" TV. Make sure you have an HD package with your cable company because if you don’t they will both look have the bad quality. Go with your gut and happy choosing!

We are looking for a new TV and have determined to probably buy a plasma. Basically we will be watching action movies and sports on the TV. Are there going to be problems with blurring and the image going crazy on these tvs? We are looking at the Samsung FPT-5084 which was reviewed well on Cnet.com and some versions of Panasonic Viera 42"-50". I periodically have heard reviews saying it was hard watching sports on these type of tvs. Thanks for the help. Also, how do these pictures do with standard cable signals? Are they just blurry or are these tvs only good with high def channels and programs.

I have a 50" plasma myself and I watch sports, movies, SDTV, HDTV, and play video games. I can vouch that plasmas are great for what you need.

Motion blur issues are LCD related. Fuzzy image with SD channels is related to all HDTVs (LCD and plasma).

Here are some things to watch out for.

If you are watching cable or satellite, buy a 720p TV. 1080p TV will only make your image quality look fuzzier. If you watching BluRay, HD-DVD, or playing HD video games, then buy a 1080p TV. Right now, all SD stations are 480p and HD stations are 720p or 1080i.

The would get a Panasonic. The Panasonics have the best plasmas out on the market without paying a premium. If you want to get a bang for your buck, buy a LG or Samsung.

Buy the TV with the highest contrast ratio, as this is related to color depth and quality. If you can, buy a TV with 2 or more HDMI inputs.