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Post by Spencer on Dec 27, 2007 13:01:59 GMT -5
Any thoughts?
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Post by duceisinmyheart on Dec 27, 2007 13:06:48 GMT -5
depends on usage.
Plasmas have better picture quality.. but not with out some problems. They are also said to be terrible for gaming as it's been rumored that the game systems screw them up somehow.
LCDs on the other hand are perfect for gaming, DVDs, etc. They tend to last much longer and you can get some good deals on 32" - 37" with 1080p(highest picture quality available).
I myself am looking to buy an LCD sometime soon. LG and Philips are really nice.. even the "no-name" brands like Vizio, Insignia, etc are actually pretty solid. Don't but the extended warranty on an LCD either, it's a waste of money, unless you know the TV has had problems. I'd research on-line before buying a TV, if it has alot of problems, don't even bother. Find a TV that has no problems, you'll save a ton of money and won't regret it.
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Post by Spencer on Dec 27, 2007 13:13:46 GMT -5
LCD seems to be the way to go from what Ive read, but I like to hear feedback from people that are either going to buy, or have bought. They whole Plasma = negative gaming is big for me though.
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Post by duceisinmyheart on Dec 27, 2007 13:26:32 GMT -5
plasmas are actually very good for movies.. because they project better black images and are better when looking at an angle or what not... if your going to be watching your LCD straight on... no reason to get a plasma.
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Post by lock on Dec 27, 2007 13:34:21 GMT -5
Plasma"s do burn out faster then LCD"S. Ill ask some of my buddies at work which one is better.
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Post by Dave on Dec 27, 2007 14:53:57 GMT -5
i'm glad to hear about the lcd i got one for my mom for christmas a very small one that hooks up to the bottom of the kitchen cabinet but it still hasn't arrived yet(kinda pissed about this)
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Post by WillC on Dec 27, 2007 16:35:07 GMT -5
Plasma wins hands down for me.
But, if gaming is your thing, then I'd probably get an LCD.
I personally don't play computer games, so that's not important to me. For things like watching sport and movies, plasma TVs piss all over LCDs.
My brother completely disagrees with me, but there you go.
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Post by duceisinmyheart on Dec 27, 2007 16:37:30 GMT -5
i disagree too, somewhat.. for watching sports LCDs are so much better... but yeah for movies Plasma hands down.
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Post by WillC on Dec 27, 2007 16:37:55 GMT -5
For the record, I've got a Panasonic Viera TH37PE50B which cost me £1,300 ($2,600) two years ago, and is now pretty much obsolete haha...  |
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Post by WillC on Dec 27, 2007 16:39:01 GMT -5
i disagree too, somewhat.. for watching sports LCDs are so much better... but yeah for movies Plasma hands down. In what way are LCDs better for sport? Whenever I watch football (soccer) on an LCD, you get pixel blur. It looks terrible. On my plasma, the picture is 100x smoother, and the colours are always far more realistic and cinematic on a plasma. |
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Post by Dave on Dec 27, 2007 16:40:47 GMT -5
my tv made in the late 80s has a really good picture
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Post by DB on Dec 27, 2007 17:21:48 GMT -5
LCDS are pretty nice.
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Post by Dave on Dec 27, 2007 19:38:44 GMT -5
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Post by AllStar0608 on Dec 27, 2007 23:07:24 GMT -5
LCDs are by far the best. Ive watched HD on both Plasmas and LCDs and LCDs were better for every single show and game i saw on them. They win for regular shows, sports, and video games. Samsung is the best (but they are also one of the priciest). We just got a 46 inch samsung 1080p downstairs and i just got a 26 inch samsung 720p/1080i for my room.
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Post by WillC on Dec 28, 2007 4:39:54 GMT -5
If you like pixels, then you're right, LCDs are definitely the best.
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Post by duceisinmyheart on Dec 28, 2007 8:59:13 GMT -5
LCDs are by far the best. Ive watched HD on both Plasmas and LCDs and LCDs were better for every single show and game i saw on them. They win for regular shows, sports, and video games. Samsung is the best (but they are also one of the priciest). We just got a 46 inch samsung 1080p downstairs and i just got a 26 inch samsung 720p/1080i for my room. Yeah samsung, LG, and Philips are sick. |
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Post by lock on Dec 28, 2007 13:54:35 GMT -5
Ive seen very good deals on the Samsung. Plus do auto adjust to so the screen doesnt look like shit if the show your watching doesnt have the same format as the TV. So it stays clearer.
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Post by duceisinmyheart on Dec 28, 2007 14:04:44 GMT -5
best deal on an LCD TV right now is Toshiba 42" Full 1080P Regza HDTV - 42HL167 you can find it as cheap as 1,100 + free shipping on Amazon.
The best tv for that price, very good quality, no huge known problems... i may get this one soon.
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Post by dj on Jan 1, 2008 3:22:36 GMT -5
* While you might not want to hear this after buying a flat-panel LCD or plasma TV, but 2008 will bring the commercial availability of OLED (organic light emitting diodes) televisions, with 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio (for super dark blacks), response time measured in microseconds rather than milliseconds (ideal for fast sports and games) and screens just three millimetres thick. technology.sympatico.msn.ca |
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Post by Spencer on Jan 1, 2008 11:53:25 GMT -5
Id guess that would be out of my price range.
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Post by duceisinmyheart on Jan 1, 2008 22:19:50 GMT -5
Id guess that would be out of my price range. |
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