Which Should I Get? Plasma or LCD?

[davi78239]

Moving in a new house in a couple of weeks and I'll be getting a 42" Flat Screen in the living room. I already got the 32" Phillips LCD today at Best Buy for the Master Bedroom and now I'm deciding what to get for the living room. Should I stick with a Phillips brand, which looks promising from the smaller one I just bought or is there another key, popular recommended brand? And which is the best buy, a Plasma or LCD? Thanks guys.

[inconvertible]

people keep telling me LCD is better and not as delicate, but who really knows.

[SAtown]

Get whatever is more expensive.

[atxrocker]

lcd

[Beno Udrih]

lcd > plasma.

[Solid D]

Which Should I Get? Plasma or LCD?

If it's a serious situation, I'd go with the plasma.


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[Mister Sinister]

If it's a serious situation, I'd go with the plasma.


http://www.af.mil/shared/media/photodb/web/070805-F-0000G-155.jpg
God help me, I lol'd.

[jaffies]

you're gonna want a larger display than 42" in the living room (unless the room is tiny)
I prefer plasma over lcd, but the price could be an issue if you go larger, and it could be an MUCH bigger issue if you want 1080p.

IF you...
-don't need a larger screen than ~40"
-aren't too concerned with 1080p (which you shouldn't be with smaller displays)
-don't have too much ambient light that might cause glare
THEN go plasma

IF you...
- want a larger screen (48" and up)
- want 1080p (which can be noticeable in a larger screen) at a reasonable price
- have a bright living room (glare)
THEN go lcd

If you get an lcd, DO NOT get a shitty one!





oh...and don't buy that shit at best buy unless you have to...there are so many other (and much cheaper) options. ex. I saved $1000 dollars on my display by shopping somewhere other than b&m stores.

[Slomo]

you're gonna want a larger display than 42" in the living room (unless the room is tiny)
I prefer plasma over lcd, but the price could be an issue if you go larger, and it could be an MUCH bigger issue if you want 1080p.

IF you...
-don't need a larger screen than ~40"
-aren't too concerned with 1080p (which you shouldn't be with smaller displays)
-don't have too much ambient light that might cause glare
THEN go plasma

IF you...
- want a larger screen (48" and up)
- want 1080p (which can be noticeable in a larger screen) at a reasonable price
- have a bright living room (glare)
THEN go lcd

If you get an lcd, DO NOT get a shitty one!





oh...and don't buy that shit at best buy unless you have to...there are so many other (and much cheaper) options. ex. I saved $1000 dollars on my display by shopping somewhere other than b&m stores.Sorry but you're wrong on the screen size



Screens of 42" and above = plasma

Smaller screens = LCD

Biggest problem is finding plasma screens with true 1080 resolution. I hear the choice is getting better but they are expensive.

The other reasons are roughly correct.

There's a 3rd option which are rear projection TVs. Big screen with good picture quality (3 DLP), true 1080 widely available and reasonable prices.

The downsides would be:
- smaller viewing angle (both vertical and horizontal - although different)
- ambient light plays an even bigger role
- Space - they are deeper than LCD and Plasma
- Bulb replacement every few 1000 hours that come at a price - always check at purchase.

[blizz]

My father just bought a 52" Regza Cinema Series.....it is absolutely amazing...BUT you're gonna pay for it. $4000...but worth every penny IMO.

[exstatic]

One more thing to consider is the long term costs. Plasma uses more juice, AND throws more heat, making your AC work harder, and use even more juice. If you don't believe me about the heat, walk around somewhere like Costco where they have a bunch of both types of TVs set up, and run your hand over the top of the TV, where the vents are.

I currently have a 32" Vizio LCD in my master suite, and by Superbowl time, I will have a 47" Vizio LCD in the living room.

[Slomo]

My father just bought a 52" Regza Cinema Series.....it is absolutely amazing...BUT you're gonna pay for it. $4000...but worth every penny IMO.Although I agree it's among the best I've seen. It does have a problem with processing iartifact in the picture - something all large LCDs have. I don't really know how much a problem it is for casual viewers, but I have a professional deformation and can't take my eyes away from faults when I find them :lol.

I am waiting for manufacturers to solve the processing problems they all have (different levels of course) and then I think that it will be the beginning of the end for plasma.


Of course OLED is supposed to become an option soon...:p:
http://reviews.cnet.com/4520-6449_7-6741419-1.html
(http://reviews.cnet.com/4520-6449_7-6741419-1.html)

[Twisted_Dawg]

You do need a TV bigger than 42" for the family room.

Unless you are a techno-expert, most of the better named sets look good. I think the brands like Samsung, Sony, Panasonic, Hitachi, look better than Philips, Magovox, HP, etc.

Don't get snowed by all the tech talk from anybody. 1080P is ONLY available if you have a Sony Blue ray or an X Box. NO networks broadcast in it now, AND will not for a couple of years. (Of course 3 years ago we were told ALL broadcasts would be HD two years later). Some guys at one of the stores told me they hooked up a Sony Blue Ray to a Sony HD TV...then hooked up a regular DVD to the same set and the difference was barely noticeable.

Both LCD and plasma look awesome. But on the bigger sets, 48" and bigger, there are not that mnay LCD models and the ones that are made are pricey.
So if you go 50" or bigger, you will proably get a plasma.

If I were you go on price. I bought a 50" Hitachi 1080i at Circuit City for $1499.00-$300.00 if I signed up for Direct TV for a gross of $1199.00. When I called Direct they told me they were 3 weeks out from installing. I told them to fuck off, cancelled the order, and took my Time Warner box to their service office and got a HD box and had service 30 minutes later.

And I got a bad ass 50" Plasma 1080 TV for a whopping $1199.00.

[dougp]

If you're going to be gaming on it, you will hands down need to get an LCD.

If you're into watching movies, don't care about resolution (1080i or p), and you want huge? Get a plasma, or look into getting a DLP.

[Richard Cranium]

I'd go to Bjorn's....just Bjorn's..he'll answer questions you didn't even you were supposed to ask.

[BigZak]

Yeah, get that 3-D set from Bjorns!!!

[tlongII]

Sorry but you're wrong on the screen size



Screens of 42" and above = plasma

Smaller screens = LCD

Biggest problem is finding plasma screens with true 1080 resolution. I hear the choice is getting better but they are expensive.

The other reasons are roughly correct.

There's a 3rd option which are rear projection TVs. Big screen with good picture quality (3 DLP), true 1080 widely available and reasonable prices.

The downsides would be:
- smaller viewing angle (both vertical and horizontal - although different)
- ambient light plays an even bigger role
- Space - they are deeper than LCD and Plasma
- Bulb replacement every few 1000 hours that come at a price - always check at purchase.


I would get a LCD over Plasma up to 60". LCD is the better technology and the screen sizes are getting larger as time goes on.

[Thunder Dan]

I got a LCD because they are better for fast movements (Sports & Video Games). Plus Plasma has a timetable for life and has the burn-it factor. LCD is the way to go.

[leemajors]

I got a LCD because they are better for fast movements (Sports & Video Games). Plus Plasma has a timetable for life and has the burn-it factor. LCD is the way to go.
burn in with plasma is pretty much a non-issue at this point.

[Cry Havoc]

Keep in mind that with plasma, the vibrancy of the colors on-screen will diminish over time, according to cnet.com.

[TDMVPDPOY]

50' get plasma

under 50' get lcd

plasma is short term

lcd long term << color wont fade

technology is improving just wait till you move in the house, during christmas sale, or the day after it boxing day sale..., then you have end of year sale, if you wait longer theres the end of financial year sale

[missmyzte]

I got a beautiful 42" Panasonic plasma, love it! Burn in is non-existent. Most likely time for this to occur is within the first 100 hours of operations, but if it does happen just put on a white screen and it will fix the burn in.

To enhance picture quality, lower power consumption and extended the life of the TV (both plasma and LCD), get the TV calibrated by a professional after purchase.

If you look at Vizio (or if you have one), here are some things you should know:
(http://hdguru.com/?p=107)

Next up, Vizio HDTVs. Here is what appears on its website, with bold added by the HD Guru.

”Service Labor
During the one (1) year warranty period, VIZIO will provide, when needed, service labor to repair a manufacturing defect at its designated service center. To obtain warranty service in the United States, you must first contact VIZIO Technical Support via email at [email protected] or via phone at (949) 428-2525. The determination of service will be made by VIZIO. PLEASE DO NOT RETURN YOUR UNIT TO VIZIO WITHOUT PRIOR AUTHORIZATION.

Service
During the one (1) year warranty period, VIZIO will, at its option and sole discretion, repair or replace defective parts, which may be new or remanufactured, including replacement of the entire unit. The Customer will be required to ship the product to the service center indicated by VIZIO when the return authorization is provided. The Customer is responsible for all transportation charges to the service center. VIZIO is not responsible for the de-installation or re-installation of the product.

Packaging and Shipping Instruction
When shipping the product to an authorized VIZIO service facility, the original carton box and packing material, or an equivalent as designated by VIZIO, must be utilized.”

According to Vizio, all TVs 37” and larger must go by truck to California. Fed Ex Ground from NY to Vizio in Irvine, CA is $88.95 for its 42” LCD TV and $108.95 for its 50” plasma. You threw out the TVs packing carton? If you are in the warranty period, it’s no problem, Vizio will ship you a new cardboard box at no charge (according to its CS rep).

If the Vizio flat screen breaks after the one-year warranty expires is where it gets expensive. The prices are shocking.

For any Visio 42” LCD, the carton and packing material with shipping is $300. Its out of warranty service is at a “Flat Rate” of $300 parts + $140 labor. Outbound shipping (FED EX ground) to Vizio cost $89. For return freight, Vizio charges $250 bringing the total cost of an out of warranty repair cost a staggering $1079. The current cost of a new Visio 42” LCD at Circuit City is $1099. Think of it, twenty bucks more and you get a brand new disposable TV with a new one-year warranty. What a deal!

[mrsmaalox]

I currently have a 32" Vizio LCD in my master suite, and by Superbowl time, I will have a 47" Vizio LCD in the living room.

We have the same set in our bedroom and it is really nice. I've been quite impressed with Vizio; good TV, great value.

[MoSpur]

LCD in my opinion. DLP projections are very nice, but take up more space.

[SequSpur]

Just got a 50" LG Plasma for the game room.... Its bad azz!! Best Buy dropped price to $1499 2 weeks ago...

Dude.. it's frickin awesome....... you can see ants crawling on a blade of grass during football games....

[DisgruntledLionFan#54,927]

Panny or Pioneer if you decide plasma.

And screen size should be determined by how far you'll be sitting from the set.

http://www.myhometheater.homestead.com/viewingdistancecalculator.html

[boutons_]

plasma and RP burn-in, LCD doesn't

[tlongII]

Plasma is less expensive currently I believe.

[Walter Craparita]

avsforum.com

[Jimcs50]

Get LCD!!!

I have both and LCD>>>>>Plasma, plus if you are going to hang it on wall, you want LCD even moreso, because it weighs about 1/3 what a plasma weighs as well.


Sanyo is the best LCD by far for the money.

[tlongII]

I saw a 46" Sony LCD that was the best I've seen so far. Of course the best price I saw for it was $3,400.00.

[thispego]

42" LG Plasma, dah, its baaaaaaaaad.


The only reason i would want an LCD is to reduce or eliminate the glare factor. Is this true or is that an uuuuuurban legend?

[mrsmaalox]

I got a beautiful 42" Panasonic plasma, love it! Burn in is non-existent. Most likely time for this to occur is within the first 100 hours of operations, but if it does happen just put on a white screen and it will fix the burn in.

To enhance picture quality, lower power consumption and extended the life of the TV (both plasma and LCD), get the TV calibrated by a professional after purchase.

If you look at Vizio (or if you have one), here are some things you should know:
(http://hdguru.com/?p=107)

Next up, Vizio HDTVs. Here is what appears on its website, with bold added by the HD Guru.

”Service Labor
During the one (1) year warranty period, VIZIO will provide, when needed, service labor to repair a manufacturing defect at its designated service center. To obtain warranty service in the United States, you must first contact VIZIO Technical Support via email at [email protected] or via phone at (949) 428-2525. The determination of service will be made by VIZIO. PLEASE DO NOT RETURN YOUR UNIT TO VIZIO WITHOUT PRIOR AUTHORIZATION.

Service
During the one (1) year warranty period, VIZIO will, at its option and sole discretion, repair or replace defective parts, which may be new or remanufactured, including replacement of the entire unit. The Customer will be required to ship the product to the service center indicated by VIZIO when the return authorization is provided. The Customer is responsible for all transportation charges to the service center. VIZIO is not responsible for the de-installation or re-installation of the product.

Packaging and Shipping Instruction
When shipping the product to an authorized VIZIO service facility, the original carton box and packing material, or an equivalent as designated by VIZIO, must be utilized.”

According to Vizio, all TVs 37” and larger must go by truck to California. Fed Ex Ground from NY to Vizio in Irvine, CA is $88.95 for its 42” LCD TV and $108.95 for its 50” plasma. You threw out the TVs packing carton? If you are in the warranty period, it’s no problem, Vizio will ship you a new cardboard box at no charge (according to its CS rep).

If the Vizio flat screen breaks after the one-year warranty expires is where it gets expensive. The prices are shocking.

For any Visio 42” LCD, the carton and packing material with shipping is $300. Its out of warranty service is at a “Flat Rate” of $300 parts + $140 labor. Outbound shipping (FED EX ground) to Vizio cost $89. For return freight, Vizio charges $250 bringing the total cost of an out of warranty repair cost a staggering $1079. The current cost of a new Visio 42” LCD at Circuit City is $1099. Think of it, twenty bucks more and you get a brand new disposable TV with a new one-year warranty. What a deal!
Just buy it from Costco; they will exchange it (not repair it) for as long as you are a member.

[Vinnie_Johnson]

Plasma do not last 10 yrs max. LCD for tons of reasons just better.

[DisgruntledLionFan#54,927]

Less than 10 years? Sure, if you keep your TV on 20 hours a day.

Plus, the plasma does not explode. It simply loses brightness. I believe nowadays they can recharge plasmas as well. Research and decide which looks better to you, in your price range, in your living room, in your set-up. And then research again.

I have a Mitsu DLP and, IMO, it looks better than most of the newer sets out there. And that's through component, which looks better than HDMI on my set.

[missmyzte]

Just buy it from Costco; they will exchange it (not repair it) for as long as you are a member.
You're a little behind the game, that's not true anymore.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/17350641/


The new policy, which the company quietly noted on its Web site, will give customers only 90 days to return televisions, computers, cameras, camcorders, portable music players and cell phones.

[exstatic]

You're a little behind the game, that's not true anymore.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/17350641/
I think that's for flat out "returns" for refund. The exchange policy is limited now, though. Costco extends all TV and computer warranties to 2 years.

[leemajors]

Plasma do not last 10 yrs max. LCD for tons of reasons just better.
surely there would be something out there you would want/could afford in the next ten years. i'm sure most people keep their tvs for far less than that these days. i've had mine for 9 and have been itching for something new for a couple years.

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

I got a LCD because they are better for fast movements (Sports & Video Games). Plus Plasma has a timetable for life and has the burn-it factor. LCD is the way to go.

Actually plasmas are better for sports as they have an instantaneous refresh rate, compared with anything from 4 to 8 ms for LCDs.

The 'time table' for plasmas is that they (speaking of modern plasmas that you could buy new in stores) have a half life of 30,000 hours, at which time they will reach half their original brightness. Keep in mind no one runs their plasmas at 100% brightness anyway, and you can see they'd last a long time (I've got mine set at about 45 out of 100, and it's plenty bright enough).

To get to 30,000 hours you'd have to watch TV for eight hours a day, 365 days a year, for 10 years and 3 months.

By then, newer technologies will be out anyway.

At that time you could adjust your brightness to 100% and get another 10 years out of it.

LCDs have similar lifetimes for their bulbs, but the difference is where you make a menu brightness change on your plasma, you'd have to hope you could actually track down a replacement bulb for your LCD, and when you do you're looking at a couple hundred dollars.

Burn in isn't a problem on plasmas unless you leave a static display on for a long period of time. Alter your viewing, and you won't have a problem.

Oh, by the way:

<--------- owns a 42" Philips plasma, and a 32" Olevia LCD.

LCD is less 'care' required, but it's stupid to argue sports or whatever being better on LCD. It's not contest, the plasma is better and has richer colors.

[Vinnie_Johnson]

Less than 10 years? Sure, if you keep your TV on 20 hours a day.

Plus, the plasma does not explode. It simply loses brightness. I believe nowadays they can recharge plasmas as well. Research and decide which looks better to you, in your price range, in your living room, in your set-up. And then research again.

I have a Mitsu DLP and, IMO, it looks better than most of the newer sets out there. And that's through component, which looks better than HDMI on my set.

Lets just say that the place I work is on plasma number three in four years. Yes it is on 12 hours a day. They will be finally getting a large LCD next.

[Fabbs]

Geeks, thanks for all the input.
Should not also everyone be told:

1. Do not go by the picture you see in the stores. Many-most have not been calibrated and set up correctly. Thus the picture does not reflect the true quality > or < .

2. Which is better, 1080P or 1080i ?

3. Should any considering holding off for Blu-Ray or does that have nothing to do with tv's?

[missmyzte]

Geeks, thanks for all the input.
Should not also everyone be told:

1. Do not go by the picture you see in the stores. Many-most have not been calibrated and set up correctly. Thus the picture does not reflect the true quality > or < .

2. Which is better, 1080P or 1080i ?

3. Should any considering holding off for Blu-Ray or does that have nothing to do with tv's?
1. Do not go by picture quality in the store because they don't have a true HD signal, the quality will be higher at home. Plus, they are calibrated to be a very bright picture with high contrast, which attracts the attention of the customer but isn't necessarily what you want at home.

2. 1080p

3. Don't delay your TV purchase for the Blu-Ray/HDDVD war, but do buy an up-convert DVD player so you can really enjoy your high picture quality.

Don't forget to buy the HDMI cables.

[Twisted_Dawg]

Some stores have a true HD signal. Recently, Circuit City had some HD TV's on one side of the store which had shitty pictures which the manager said was due to problems with their HD signal. BUT, on the other side of the store, on a different loop, they had perfect HD signal and beautiful pictures.

BEWARE of this.....Circuit City has this other piece of hardware which "cleans up" the electricity and makes the picture better. Their better sets are plugged into this. This hardware cost $300.00. Even after they showed me the demo, I thought it was bullshit about "dirty electricity" until an electrical engineer told me about it wasn't.

[Twisted_Dawg]

Actually plasmas are better for sports as they have an instantaneous refresh rate, compared with anything from 4 to 8 ms for LCDs.

The 'time table' for plasmas is that they (speaking of modern plasmas that you could buy new in stores) have a half life of 30,000 hours, at which time they will reach half their original brightness. Keep in mind no one runs their plasmas at 100% brightness anyway, and you can see they'd last a long time (I've got mine set at about 45 out of 100, and it's plenty bright enough).

To get to 30,000 hours you'd have to watch TV for eight hours a day, 365 days a year, for 10 years and 3 months.

By then, newer technologies will be out anyway.

At that time you could adjust your brightness to 100% and get another 10 years out of it.

LCDs have similar lifetimes for their bulbs, but the difference is where you make a menu brightness change on your plasma, you'd have to hope you could actually track down a replacement bulb for your LCD, and when you do you're looking at a couple hundred dollars.

Burn in isn't a problem on plasmas unless you leave a static display on for a long period of time. Alter your viewing, and you won't have a problem.

Oh, by the way:

<--------- owns a 42" Philips plasma, and a 32" Olevia LCD.

LCD is less 'care' required, but it's stupid to argue sports or whatever being better on LCD. It's not contest, the plasma is better and has richer colors.

Thank you for the best thread on this topic. Especially regarding plasmas being better for sports. That is why I bought mine...to enjoy football this fall.

[Twisted_Dawg]

1. Do not go by picture quality in the store because they don't have a true HD signal, the quality will be higher at home. Plus, they are calibrated to be a very bright picture with high contrast, which attracts the attention of the customer but isn't necessarily what you want at home.

2. 1080p

3. Don't delay your TV purchase for the Blu-Ray/HDDVD war, but do buy an up-convert DVD player so you can really enjoy your high picture quality.

Don't forget to buy the HDMI cables.

Currently 1080P is $1000 more than a 1080i set. And if you currently have a 1080P, they only way you will get 1080P performance if you have a Sony Blue Ray, or run an X Box.

No networks broadcast in 1080P yet...supposedly 2 years away. Two years is like 10 years in the technology world.

Time Warner gives out the HDMI cables now.

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

Just don't do something stupid and leave your plasma on CNN with their little ticker for a day straight, and you should be ok.

* If you have to buy HDMI cables, get them from monoprice.com. $4.99 for a 6' cable that is just as good as Worst Buy's $100 monster cable.

* 1080p is the top of the line, but no one broadcasts in it and it's not worth the cost. 1080i is fine.

The dirty electricity thing is kind of lame. You shouldn't have a flat panel plugged into a wall outlet anyway. Buy a good battery backup/surge protector and plug it in between the wall and your unit. You don't need the $300 electricity cleaner shit, that's all hype.

Circuit's tvs often look like hell because they are running the signal through a 36 port splitter. If the amplifier on that doesn't have enough gain to offset the loss from splitting the signal, you get the crap picture on a whole section of their displays.

[BigBeezie]

I have a 42" Samsung plasma in my living room. The speakers mount on the sides of the TV, so it looks larger than 42". I really like the Samsung brand and I haven't had any problems with my TV over the last 3 years. I would get a Samsung again if I had to choose...

[dimsah]

My 42" Philips ambilight just crapped the bed a couple of days ago. The picture started going black over 1/2 of the screen, but would eventually correct. Then, all of a sudden, the whole shebang turned in to these glowing red vertical lines across the whole picture. Sucks! It's just over 2 years old and I paid about 3k for it.

[blizz]

plasma sucks...lcd rules!

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

My 42" Philips ambilight just crapped the bed a couple of days ago. The picture started going black over 1/2 of the screen, but would eventually correct. Then, all of a sudden, the whole shebang turned in to these glowing red vertical lines across the whole picture. Sucks! It's just over 2 years old and I paid about 3k for it.

Damn, that sucks. And that's my model too, maybe. I've got a pf9630a.

[Vinnie_Johnson]

My 42" Philips ambilight just crapped the bed a couple of days ago. The picture started going black over 1/2 of the screen, but would eventually correct. Then, all of a sudden, the whole shebang turned in to these glowing red vertical lines across the whole picture. Sucks! It's just over 2 years old and I paid about 3k for it.

Sorry to hear that Phillps are crap I have heard of nothing but problems with them.

[BeerIsGood!]

If you don't mind not hanging the thing on the wall then I'd suggest a good DLP. I've had mine for a year and it has worked great with no problems. The picture is nice, and in a decent sized living room it really looks sweet with the stand.

I also have an HD projector for the game/sports room, and if you have a separate room that you use for entertainment that you can regulate the amount of ambient light then it's a great way to go. I have an Optima HD72 that has been a great projector. I get a 110" image that I use for sports or the occassional video game.

[Twisted_Dawg]

Actually I think the DLP's are getting disrespected by the price drops on the LCD's and plasmas. Samsung makes a slimfit DLP that has a killer picture. And the price is a lot less. You can get a 50" 1080P Samsung DLP for about $1500.

A 50" 1080P plasma will cost $2500.00.....a 44" LCD 1080P will also cost $2500.00

[oscarjunk25]

LCD for sure

[exstatic]

Dammit - Costco is having a sale this weekend, and they have 50" Vizio Plasmas for $999. The plan was to hold out for a Vizio 47" LCD, but that will take a few months and cost $1499.

[DannyT]

what is the best brand of plasma or LCD to purchase.....is vizio or polarid worth the money....and is it just me or are sony tv's truely over-priced

[exstatic]

I have a Vizio 32" LCD in my master suite and I love it. I'm just replacing my old 36" Sony dinosaur in my living room. I'm going to need to see the 50, perhaps at another store. They had a weird feed that said it was ABC/HD but words on the screen were truncated on the edges. It was on all of the HD sets at the new Selma store, so I'll check all three stores in town, probably Friday. The Costco prices are good Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. I'll also have to get box dimensions and call my buddy with the Durango. I got rid of my Jeep Grand Cherokee recently. :lol

[SequSpur]

I have a Vizio 32" LCD in my master suite and I love it. I'm just replacing my old 36" Sony dinosaur in my living room. I'm going to need to see the 50, perhaps at another store. They had a weird feed that said it was ABC/HD but words on the screen were truncated on the edges. It was on all of the HD sets at the new Selma store, so I'll check all three stores in town, probably Friday. The Costco prices are good Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. I'll also have to get box dimensions and call my buddy with the Durango. I got rid of my Jeep Grand Cherokee recently. :lol

gay.....................

[Sapphire]

We have a 42" LG plasma in the den, and a 60" LCD in the living room. They play games on the LCD and it's pretty awesome. The plasma is just for day-to-day TV watching and it's got a great picture. So I guess I would say, "Go with one of each." :lol

[exstatic]

gay.....................
Awwww. Yours isn't 50"?

[Slomo]

I have just tested the 52" Sony Bravia LCD TV with the newest picture processing software (3500 series). I've had it on loan for a week and I must admit it's the best picture I've seen on a LCD so far (even SD despite the 52" size). It has an excellent choice of inputs and a DVB-T tuner (it's a big thing in Europe).

They do make you pay for it though (approx. 4k EUR) - as usual...

[DarkReign]

I have a 60" Sony Grand WEGA LCD television.

Its badass...too fucking bad the right side fo the screen is turning yellow. I think the bulb is dying. Bought the service plan...probably should call them.

[ATRAIN]

I have been thinking about getting a new tv. I am going over 50", any recommendations on brands?

[AlamoSpursFan]

I got a 36" Sony Trinitron (I forget the model no.) tube set several years ago that is plenty HD enough for me (1080i/720p). The only problem I have with it is it weighs about 400 lbs. But at least I never have to worry about it getting stolen...

:lol

I just bought a PS3 and ran it through the component video input (no HDMI input...just missed that, and the satellite goes in through the DVI port), and the picture on the Blu-Ray is unbelievable. Games are awesome on it too. Even my PS2 games look better on the PS3.

Gonna be a while before I need a new TV.

[Slydragon]

I have a 60" Sony Grand WEGA LCD television.

Its badass...too fucking bad the right side fo the screen is turning yellow. I think the bulb is dying. Bought the service plan...probably should call them.

I don't think a bulb would do that to just 1 side.
I am looking at getting a 61" Samsung DLP rptv, but it runs off a led lamp and not a regular lamp so it will last much longer than tv that runs on the old type lamps.

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I got a 36" Sony Trinitron (I forget the model no.) tube set several years ago that is plenty HD enough for me (1080i/720p). The only problem I have with it is it weighs about 400 lbs. But at least I never have to worry about it getting stolen...

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I just bought a PS3 and ran it through the component video input (no HDMI input...just missed that, and the satellite goes in through the DVI port), and the picture on the Blu-Ray is unbelievable. Games are awesome on it too. Even my PS2 games look better on the PS3.

Gonna be a while before I need a new TV.

I have the same but 27", fucker weighs a shit load and moving sucks especially up to the 3rd floor.