Panasonic TC-54G25 or Samsung PN58C550?

I think the G25 is superior quality to the 550.

However, I do believe the additional 4" makes a noticeable difference.

Hometheatermag.com has reviewed a G25 and kept it on for over 1000 hours and has shown no loss of black levels in their controlled environment (variables are constant for higher accuracy).

However, I believe floating blacks may be more of an issue than the rising blacks in panny's.

I am looking at purchasing a Samsung C6400 plasma myself (costco)

I got a good luck at BB yesterday and was able to compare the g20 to the 550 and the panny s2. I have to say the g20 really looked sharper in all aspects. It was really much darker and sharper than the s2 and just seemed subjectively better than the c550. I know there would be a 4” difference between the c550 and the g20 but when I walked off the distances it was ok visually to me.
I am planning on buying the g25 from amazon, there is a 4yr service plan for $284 from them, anyone ever use it or have any opinions?

joe in mobile

i just bought a 50" g25 from amazon and it's being delivered tomorrow. i also got the 3 year service plan from square trade (only $105), which i think is a better deal.

i really think the 50" is the sweet spot in terms of price/performance, and having looked at the 2009 plasmas at hhgreg last year, it was no contest between the panny plamas and the rest of the samsung panels.