Vidikron Plasma Displays

[mitch57]

What are your opinions on Vidikron Plasma Displays? I am thinking of purchasing one based on there warranty and some good things I've heard about them. I know they are basically a Runco that is some what scaled down. They also claim to have a zero pixel defect on their glass.

Any opinions good or bad? I am also considering Pioneer and Pioneer Elite as well as Fujitsu.

[Lex]

I've always liked Elite products, they usually don't disappoint. The Vidikron or Runco "could" be overpriced for what you are getting, but I'd have to do some comparisons to say for sure. I do know as high end companies, they have to maintain some margin on something. I'd like to think that any retailers is going to give you a zero dead pixel warranty, and send the unit back immediately if there were dead pixels. Yes, some could possibly say it's a warranty repair only though and not replace the unit immediately with a new one.

It would pay to find out their policy for this in advance regardless of what product you decide on...

[Snap]

It is said in some groups that Fujitsu has the best plasma on the market. I think they are awesome, just way out of my price range! They definatly are up there in price that is for sure. And they are currently offering a 1500 cash back rebate on the 55 inch plasma and higher. 500 on 50 inch and below. (I Think it is 500 ) Pioneer is also a very nice Plasma. Probably the best bang for the Buck is still going to be Panny. But if you have the money and are sold on Plasma, Fujitsu is a very nice TV. :yesnod:

[Shane Martin]

The 3 listed: Panny, Pioneer and Fujitsu are considered the top 3. From least to the best(at the top end of the scale).

Pioneer has recently came out with a new panel that fixes their contrast issues(they were less than Panasonic) so I would definitely consider one of them.

[aud19]

Yup Panny = best bang for the buck. Pioneer Elite = slightly better quality for slightly more money. Fujitsu = the best money can buy, just make sure you bring enough $$