Which Should I Get? Plasma or LCD?

[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.

[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.

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."

[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 ing 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...



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 ing 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.

[ATRAIN]

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...



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", er weighs a load and moving sucks especially up to the 3rd floor.