lookin to buy a tv (plasma or LCD

[FREAK]

hey bro's what do you guys think?Everyone i talk to tells me something differant i just threw 800 down on a plasma but im wondering if i made a bad choice.

[StoneGRMI]

What kind? Size? etc...I have a 50 inch Pioneer plasma and I love it.

[FREAK]

its a 42''samsung

[FREAK]

i just got rid of my sony 58'' rear projection hd

[Kingweb50]

I think the plasmas look better then the lcds that was my deciding factor when i bought mine. People still have the fear of screen burn in on the plasmas but it doesnt happen anymore even with the video games it has an option that prevents it. So I say get the hd plasma you will like it.

[FREAK]

my kids play ps2 and wee all the time so thats what got me thinkin

[yourmom]

Just got an e-mail from Costco. They are selling a Vizio 42" 1080p for $949.00 after $150 rebate. If you like to game, get a LCD, because of a faster response time, some Plasmas have a 'ghosting' affect while playing games. LCD's can be too bright for some. I have a 23" in the bedroom, and I wish I had a Plasma in there. The 42" in the Living room works great.

Lasy Link to Costco

[FREAK]

thanx bro

[Amorphic]

i like lcds better for gaming

[StoneGRMI]

I think it will just come down to personal preference in what you think looks better to you. The jury is still out on the LCD vs. Plasma case.

[TheArtist]

i've got a 50" plasma here panasonic. 720p or 1080i... (not much difference, if any) but i would definitely recommend a plasma. Burn in IS a bit of a concern for me as well... Just don't leave a movie on pause for too long, or at the DVD menu, as it will almost always burn in. I've read that the first 200 hrs. of viewing are basically a "break in" period, and one should be careful of burn in, however, after that time period you should have a little more room for error. ie; accidently leaving it on pause too long to make a snack... whatever...
as for gaming, i only have an xbox 360, and if any of you play live you know the little logo that pops up when a friend signs on, well, that seems to have left a little light mark. Only visible when the screen goes completely black. And most games today adhere to plasma tv's so all the things on the screen like health meter, and all that stuff, are transparent, so they don't burn in.
ONE more thing, if you DO let something accidently burn in. I've read that leaving your tv on a "snow" channel, well more or less "reset" the pixels, and lessen the burn in.
enjoy yur plasma!

[Dizz28]

I think the LCD's have a longer signal to picture delay...something aroudn .8ms compared to plasma's that are around .4 - .6ms

I'm thinking about selling my 42" LG HD/LCD tv and getting a similar size 1080i.

[TheArtist]

I think the LCD's have a longer signal to picture delay...something aroudn .8ms compared to plasma's that are around .4 - .6ms

I'm thinking about selling my 42" LG HD/LCD tv and getting a similar size 1080i.

drop a little extra and get a 1080p. the picture is much mo betta.

[BITTAPART2]

i got a pioneer plasma and a panasonic LCD....I keep the plasma in the theatre room and the LCD in the den where it is bright, it seems to be the only option of glare and light are present, is an LC, but given an optimal enviornment for both types, I think the LCD picture is better HD than the plasma, and we got a 10k$ plasma and a 1k $ LCD if that tells you anything. I prefer plasmas in the dark and LCD in lighter rooms.

[Dizz28]

drop a little extra and get a 1080p. the picture is much mo betta.

Yes, but it'll still be a while before many programs are broadcast in 1080p instead of I

[StoneGRMI]

Yes, but it'll still be a while before many programs are broadcast in 1080p instead of I

Exactly. The picture is the same right now because nobody broadcasts in 1080p right now and no company has said when they'll upgrade yet. The only way the picture will be better is on Blue Ray disks.

[PROTEINSHAKE]

just got a samsung 46 LCD 1080p, 10,000-1 contrast ratio.... was 1700bux. WELL WORTH IT....... awesome...watching the super bowl was like 3d

[FREAK]

so maybe i will buy that plasma then

[wantmoremass]

i recently got a panasonic 42" plasma - i love it. it's full hd, and the highest consumer rated plasma (at least in canada). i chose plasma because i found on test lcd displays, you could sometimes see the pixelization type trail of the ball or puck. same with action movies, sometimes there will be visual trailing on slower-processor lcd's. don't game so the burn's not really a worry. i just love the picture on it.

[FREAK]

they said a plasma will only last 5-6 years

[ecto9]

I was in Cosco the other day. I always enjoy looking at the TV's. The Plasmas seem to have the best pictures. I've seen plasmas in resturants and some pizza joints.

When there left on for long periods of time everyday, the picture starts to take on a washed out appearance, but an LCD picture quality can last much longer.

[Dizz28]

they said a plasma will only last 5-6 years

newer plasmas (whithin the last couple years) will last you 20+ years use

You don't have to worry about burning in either LCD/Plasma with games either, recent ones won't

I had also mentioned earlier about signal to picture delay... LCD have around .8ms, plasma's are a bit faster with .4 - .6ms

[Kale]

so ramblin when you digest all this technical bullshit please come back and tell me what I should buy. I have a 32" Samsung LCD now but I want a bigger one

[Dizz28]

so ramblin when you digest all this technical bullshit please come back and tell me what I should buy. I have a 32" Samsung LCD now but I want a bigger one

What do you US your TV for mostly?? Watching Movies? Live Sports? Video Games? Basic Cable?

Knowing what you will use the TV for mostly will help you determine what tv specs/size you need to get

[FREAK]

well it would be a everyday tv to watch,my kids will play ps2 and wee on it

[Kale]

What do you US your TV for mostly?? Watching Movies? Live Sports? Video Games? Basic Cable?

Knowing what you will use the TV for mostly will help you determine what tv specs/size you need to get

just cable and movies pretty much

[Carlos_E]

Whatever you buy make sure it's 1080p!!!!! As far as LCD versus Plasma it's a personal choice. Demo them both, see which one you like better.

[firmechicano831]

I have a 50" panasonic plasma 1080p and the picture is amazing.

[bruteman]

How come everyone else can't see that these new tvs are horrible? I go into Best Buy , Walmart, Target...wherever they sell tvs and look at all of them. These new LCD's and Plasma tv's don't have nothing on a good old CRT. Their images are blotchy and messed up....just horrible. Until I am convinced otherwise I am sticking with my outdated picture tube.

[*El Diablo*]

How come everyone else can't see that these new tvs are horrible? I go into Best Buy , Walmart, Target...wherever they sell tvs and look at all of them. These new LCD's and Plasma tv's don't have nothing on a good old CRT. Their images are blotchy and messed up....just horrible. Until I am convinced otherwise I am sticking with my outdated picture tube.

When last did u have ur eyes tested?

[Carlos_E]

How come everyone else can't see that these new tvs are horrible? I go into Best Buy , Walmart, Target...wherever they sell tvs and look at all of them. These new LCD's and Plasma tv's don't have nothing on a good old CRT. Their images are blotchy and messed up....just horrible. Until I am convinced otherwise I am sticking with my outdated picture tube.

They look horrible because those stores do not have them setup properly. They're not feeding the TVs an HD signal. If you take standard definition TV from cable or over the air and blow it up to 50-60 inches it looks like hell. Shit in = shit out. If you want to see them properly go to a high end home theater store. High end stores usually have HD satellite and you can see what they really look like. You'll be blown away.

[*El Diablo*]

Welcome Carlos!.. Well said....

[Carlos_E]

Welcome Carlos!.. Well said....

I'm a bit of a home theater nut.

[*El Diablo*]

LOL... so i noticed... I also love being a couch potato now and then, specially with a female etc... But i dont think u know what im talking about! lmao... J/K!..

[Carlos_E]

LOL... so i noticed... I also love being a couch potato now and then, specially with a female etc... But i dont think u know what im talking about! lmao... J/K!..

Nope. I sure don't.

[*El Diablo*]

Ey Mr C. Ever since i joined this board have i ever been searching for threads u started etc. We have very similar Physique's except that my waist is 32 and im an inch taller than you and weigh about 18 or so pounds less ... But my aim is too full up like you on an off season. And everytime i see ur Avvy does it dedicate me to where i wanna get to.

Thanks
El-D

[bruteman]

They look horrible because those stores do not have them setup properly. They're not feeding the TVs an HD signal. If you take standard definition TV from cable or over the air and blow it up to 50-60 inches it looks like hell. Shit in = shit out. If you want to see them properly go to a high end home theater store. High end stores usually have HD satellite and you can see what they really look like. You'll be blown away.

What would be a place? I mean I went to best Buy and they are supposed to specialize in electronics and the picture looks the same there too. I dunno where else to go?

[RA]

Dont plasmas go to like half brightness after 2-3 years?

[*El Diablo*]

Dont plasmas go to like half brightness after 2-3 years?

It is possible, Coz its made up of Neon Gas and this might escape. But this is a "might" . i have mine for 3 + years now and its still good has new.

[RA]

Thats why Ive been hesitant to get plasma. Ive heard the life of plasma would be much much less than LCD. If not I would get plasma, they're cheaper.

It is possible, Coz its made up of Neon Gas and this might escape. But this is a "might" . i have mine for 3 + years now and its still good has new.