Re: Plasma vs. LCD
 

You should definately choose a projection-style TV over plasma for one simple reason: plasmas can't be repaired. They're basically disposable because of that reason.

Just buy a good 1080i projection TV and you'll be happy. I have a 42" Samsung and am VERY happy with it. It also cost a lot less than a plasma and I won't have to replace it if there's a problem down the road.

Re: Plasma vs. LCD
 

[quote=jamf]Read up on screen resolutions. Alot of plasmas can't display full hi-def.
NFL is shot is 720P. Make sure the set you can buy can properly display it. If you dont, you will get a screen that looks like its chopped off in the corners. I have a friend with a dell plasma 42 inch, you can't even see the score...

Reviews:
[URL="http://reviews.cnet.com/Televisions/2001-6475_7-0.html?tag=promo.tv"]TV Reviews: LCD, HDTV, Flat Screen & Plasma Televisions & more - CNET[/URL]

Resolutions:
[URL="http://www.hdtvinfoport.com/HDTV-Resolution.html"]HDTV-Resolution and TV Picture Quality[/URL]

My best advice is go to the store and look at the tv's you like. Compare them to other floor models.


oh back on topic: The sony [URL="http://reviews.cnet.com/Sony_KDS_R60XBR1/4505-6484_7-31481141.html?tag=tpr"]Sony KDS-R60XBR1 Reviews. Projection TVs Reviews by CNET.[/URL]

looks awesome!!! i dont know if they make a smaller version.[/quote]


I was also going to recomment CNET. They do a good job reviewing all aspects. I recently bought a 40" LCD Samsung and i'm very happy w/ it. The sound is not great but the picture is. Most of the time you'll be running the sound through a theatre system or stereo system anyway. I did some major research and finally decided to just get the one that looked the best and didn't cost the most.

Re: Plasma vs. LCD
 

The Phillips TVs I've seen all have wickedly reflective screens. Go with Panasonic.

Re: Plasma vs. LCD
 

[quote=jamf]Read up on screen resolutions. Alot of plasmas can't display full hi-def.
NFL is shot is 720P. Make sure the set you can buy can properly display it. If you dont, you will get a screen that looks like its chopped off in the corners. I have a friend with a dell plasma 42 inch, you can't even see the score...

Reviews:
[URL="http://reviews.cnet.com/Televisions/2001-6475_7-0.html?tag=promo.tv"]TV Reviews: LCD, HDTV, Flat Screen & Plasma Televisions & more - CNET[/URL]

Resolutions:
[URL="http://www.hdtvinfoport.com/HDTV-Resolution.html"]HDTV-Resolution and TV Picture Quality[/URL]

My best advice is go to the store and look at the tv's you like. Compare them to other floor models.


oh back on topic: The sony [URL="http://reviews.cnet.com/Sony_KDS_R60XBR1/4505-6484_7-31481141.html?tag=tpr"]Sony KDS-R60XBR1 Reviews. Projection TVs Reviews by CNET.[/URL]

looks awesome!!! i dont know if they make a smaller version.[/quote]

He cant see the score? Damn, I would have to exchange that.

Re: Plasma vs. LCD
 

They say, "Plasma is the choice now--but LCDs are gaining fast":
[url=http://www.pcworld.com/news/article/0,aid,107907,00.asp]PCWorld.com - TV Screen Battle: Plasma vs. LCD[/url]

Re: Plasma vs. LCD
 

Remember back in the day when it was easy to buy a damn TV.

Man, things are really complicated now.

Re: Plasma vs. LCD
 

[quote=TheInspector]They say, "Plasma is the choice now--but LCDs are gaining fast":
[URL="http://www.pcworld.com/news/article/0,aid,107907,00.asp"]PCWorld.com - TV Screen Battle: Plasma vs. LCD[/URL][/quote]

that article is a little dated - 2002

Re: Plasma vs. LCD
 

[QUOTE=Hail2theskins]I thought that was the whole appeal of LCD is that they dont flicker, such as with LCD computer screens, they dont flicker so they are better for your eyes[/QUOTE]

I don't know about new LCDs but old LCDs had piss poor refresh rates (~30 hertz) and the higher the resolution the more noticeable it was. They also suffer from trailing artifacts when things are moving quickly.

Re: Plasma vs. LCD
 

[quote=Mattyk72]Remember back in the day when it was easy to buy a damn TV.

Man, things are really complicated now.[/quote]

Yeah, you could choose from 13", 19", or 25". If you picked the 25", you had to decide if you wanted just the tv or a console tv like most grandparents bought!

Re: Plasma vs. LCD
 

[quote=saden1]I don't know about new LCDs but old LCDs had piss poor refresh rates (~30 hertz) and the higher the resolution the more noticeable it was. They also suffer from trailing artifacts when things are moving quickly.[/quote]

Yeah that used to be the main issue with LCDs, I don't think it's as much of an issue anymore and it's only improving with the newer models.

Re: Plasma vs. LCD
 

[quote=Buster]Yeah, you could choose from 13", 19", or 25". If you picked the 25", you had to decide if you wanted just the tv or a console tv like most grandparents bought![/quote]

Seriously, now you really have to take some time and do some research. Especially for the $$, it's more of an investment that it used to be.

Re: Plasma vs. LCD
 

Still waiting for the price skimming to go down. Prices are droppping but not enough for me just yet. I think by the time the switch to digital cable takes effect prices on these tv's (LCD/DLP) should more closely reflect production costs rather than "new technology" novelty costs.

Re: Plasma vs. LCD
 

[quote=Mattyk72]Seriously, now you really have to take some time and do some research. Especially for the $$, it's more of an investment that it used to be.[/quote]

I understand. I took the dive into "big wide HDTV for football games" last year.

When my wife complained I was watching too much football, I told her "Look, they designed the TV for football games, don't you see how the screen is shaped like a football field?"