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people keep telling me LCD is better and not as delicate, but who really knows.
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.
people keep telling me LCD is better and not as delicate, but who really knows.
Get whatever is more expensive.
lcd
lcd > plasma.
If it's a serious situation, I'd go with the plasma.
God help me, I lol'd.If it's a serious situation, I'd go with the plasma.
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 ty one!
oh...and don't buy that 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.
Last edited by jaffies; 10-03-2007 at 01:48 AM.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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...
http://reviews.cnet.com/4520-6449_7-6741419-1.html
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 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.
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.
I'd go to Bjorn's....just Bjorn's..he'll answer questions you didn't even you were supposed to ask.
Yeah, get that 3-D set from Bjorns!!!
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.
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.
Keep in mind that with plasma, the vibrancy of the colors on-screen will diminish over time, according to cnet.com.
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
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!
We have the same set in our bedroom and it is really nice. I've been quite impressed with Vizio; good TV, great value.
LCD in my opinion. DLP projections are very nice, but take up more space.
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....
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