Im on the hunt for a new TV so who knows the pros and cons of both. Im lookin to buy 50" or more and ive heard good things about Samsung tvs. Can anyone fill me in?
LCD or Plasma?
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Use the search link above, there are already a few threads on this subject.
You cant really go wrong either way. Ive got a 42inch LCD HDTV, and I use it in a dual monitor set up on my computer, and it pulls regular TV duty aswell.. Without no risk of burn in like on a plasma screen.. On a side note, 42inch Jenna Haze ftw.. lol
search... there was a huge discussion two weeks ago.
Yeah i just found it. Lot of opinions in that one...
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I'm leaning towards a LCD TV.
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I'm leaning towards a LCD TV.
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Read that thread, there are alot of arguments why a plasma is a better choice.
We've got a 42" LG plasma.. love it.. And if you are using it only a few hrs. a day (I highly doubt you'll have it on 12 hrs./day), burn-out won't be an issue. We expect ours to last at least 10 yrs. We'll have moved out by then, and left it for the next guy.
It DOES generate a lot of heat. But we get a GREAT picture, especially the hockey games, and it doesn't blur/lag like I hear some of the LCDs do when the picture can't sharply display moving objects.
As for Samsung, I have a lemon of a cell phone and a fried digital camera of theirs.. used to think they were great, but have moved on to better brand names since then!
JMHO.
It DOES generate a lot of heat. But we get a GREAT picture, especially the hockey games, and it doesn't blur/lag like I hear some of the LCDs do when the picture can't sharply display moving objects.
As for Samsung, I have a lemon of a cell phone and a fried digital camera of theirs.. used to think they were great, but have moved on to better brand names since then!
JMHO.
samsung is one of the best in the plasma market, i have a 50 inch plasma and love it the only thing that sucks about them is while playing games and such, some of the stats or whatever that are in the game while playing will burn in. i think the plasmas have a much better picture than the others, much brighter colors, but like he said above me, they generate a lot of heat.
I have two 1080 LCDs, 47 Visio and a 32 Westinghouse, both have fantastic pictures, reasonably priced as well.
There are also a lot of arguments why LCD is a better choice.
Both have their pros and cons. The bottom line is that you need to consider the viewing material and room lighting when you make a decision.
actually...samsung is one of the better LCD's and one of the worse plasmas...theyve had power supply issues for years
room lighting isnt even really a reason as LCD's are having the glossy front now and plasmas are having anti-glare coatings
other than that
ONLY reason to own an lcd is if you plan on using it as a computer monitor....in an lcd the pixels touch edge to edge making the picture clearer for high resolution and close viewing...in a plasma the pixels are separated by a thin piece of glass which creates a space between the pixels
Neither. DLP, or digital light projection. Has a better picture without being as dark as a plasma IMO.
This debate is about as washed out as HD versus BR .... Plasma has the better picture. Go over to CNET and do some reading.
Try and not be swayed by the myths out there on flat panels. One of them being burn in on Plasma.
Try and not be swayed by the myths out there on flat panels. One of them being burn in on Plasma.
Unless you will be using it for video games.
A top notch LCD such as the Sony XBR4 or 5 rules in that department.
120hz refresh rate and a contrast ratio which is 18,000:1
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I believe this is another one of those myths. My 50" plasma looks damn good with my Xbox 360. BTW ...it is only a 720p.
Now I will agree that a 120hz is a good thing, but to the general dweeb out there, either one (plasma/LCD) is an upgrade and will look fantastic.
I clearly am in the camp that plasma picture just looks better. I have yet to see a set that matches the depth of the blacks on my Panasonic.
Don't even get me started on HD DVDs. Simply put on the plasma ..WOW.
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I've got a Toshiba 42inch LCD 720hd tv.....Go with a lcd ive seen with plasma tv's that you can see yourself(kinda like a mirror)in the screen...Plus ive heard they dont last as long as a lcd
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