Plasma vs. LCD HDTVs

[DoWhat]

Why?

I don't know a damn thing about LCD TV's.

 

[crabcake]

I don't know a damn thing about LCD TV's.

ya dork!

 

[Chasey_Lane]

Plasma. Nice pictures. Problem with "going bad". When they start to go bad, it isn't like you can replace a part here or a part there. When it goes, it goes.

What kind of "going bad" do you reference? I do believe it's just a theory.

 

[unixpirate]

What's the difference and which one (if any) is better? In shopping for an HDTV, I noticed the LCD prices seemed higher which would lead one to think they're better.

TIA.

This is what I got. Love it!

http://www.gateway.com/products/GConfig/proddetails.asp?system_id=lcd26tv&seg=hm

 

[crabcake]

This is what I got. Love it!

http://www.gateway.com/products/GConfig/proddetails.asp?system_id=lcd26tv&seg=hm

But I need more than 26 inches.

 

[Kizzy]

But I need more than 26 inches.

 

[crabcake]

I knew either you or NP would jump on that!

 

[FromTexas]

LG showed off its enormous 71" plasma television. If you're looking for a high-quality LARGE plasma television, this is an incredible unit. The imposing new 71-inch widescreen plasma high-definition monitor will be available in limited quantities in the United States in the fourth quarter.

LG's MW-71PY10 boasts 1920 x 1080p resolution and is driven by LG’s exclusive XD Engine, this 71-inch PDP displayed crisp HDTV images. Their XD Engine technology takes low-resolution analog signals and minimizes distortion and noise while enhancing details and colors for display on the HD monitor. The goal is a more film-like picture with truer colors and more realistic images. LG’s XD Engine technology also is available in the company’s new 42- and 50-inch PY10 plasma series models, and all of its LCD and DLP televisions.

A two-year limited warranty on parts and labor is standard with the MW-71PY10. This is probably one of the industry’s most aggressive warranty programs for plasma TVs, it extends two years from the date of purchase and covers defects in material or workmanship under normal use

Its only $50,000.

 

[FromTexas]

http://www1.us.dell.com/content/products/category.aspx/tvs?c=us&cs=19&l=en&s=dhs

 

[SmallTown]

What kind of "going bad" do you reference? I do believe it's just a theory.

A friend at work has gone through two of them. Might be a theory, but plenty of proof there as well

 

[chaotic]

I was strongly considering the samsung DLP models, VERY nice units. But I'm one of those people who can't watch a DLP for very long without getting a headache. Which I should have figured, because I have to wear reading glasses because my eyes don't focus quick enough. With the DLP's, my eye was catching the color wheel spinning (I assume that is what was causing it) and I would get a headache after only a few minutes. It was a shame, because I really liked there TVs.

On a similar note, the LCDs have the "screen door effect", but if you have adequate distance between you and the TV, it shouldn't be a problem.

I'm looking at the current generation Samsung DLP models, and they supposedly increased the rotational rate of the color wheel, reducing the rainbow effect even more. Apparently that's been a common issue with (otherwise excellent) DLP projection tv's. It doesn't affect me, it seems, even in last year's models, so I may not be the best judge of the new tech.

 

[unixpirate]

But I need more than 26 inches.

Ouch!

*scratchinghead*


Women perverts. God lov'em..

 

[crabcake]

I went to Fayetteville today to get a switch fixed in my SUV, and low-and-behold, came home with a 44-inch LG DLP HDTV.

 

[FromTexas]

I went to Fayetteville today to get a switch fixed in my SUV, and low-and-behold, came home with a 44-inch LG DLP HDTV.

LG

 

[chaotic]

LG

My neighbor has a 40-some-odd inch LG plasma HDTV. Loves everything about it.

 

[crabcake]

The features on this thing kick-azz. It's got Pic-in-Pic with a big and small window, a big and three small windows, and two pics sharing the screen (great for when football and nascar are on); the PC connection for if we want to connect he computer to it; very little glare from windows/lights thanks to the matted screen; total viewing ability from any angle (doesn't darken on the sides if you sit off-center; and a bunch of other things I haven't discovered yet. So far, we love it!

 

[morganj614]

I went to Fayetteville today to get a switch fixed in my SUV, and low-and-behold, came home with a 44-inch LG DLP HDTV.

That sure was a nice gift for bringing in your vehicle.. I am glad you love it

 

[Chasey_Lane]

A friend at work has gone through two of them. Might be a theory, but plenty of proof there as well

My b/f's B-I-L installs home electronics systems and has never seen one go bad. Just my theory. :shrug:

 

[crabcake]

Whoever it was that said plasma's don't run hot was full of crap! When I was looking at them yesterday, they were hot ... and had only been on for 3 hours! That's not even a whole race! Both places I'd been to said they have an approximate life expectency of 60K hours viewing time, but seeing how hot they run, I have a hard time believing that.

 

[Pete]

Whoever it was that said plasma's don't run hot was full of crap! When I was looking at them yesterday, they were hot ... and had only been on for 3 hours! That's not even a whole race! Both places I'd been to said they have an approximate life expectency of 60K hours viewing time, but seeing how hot they run, I have a hard time believing that.

Is your new one plasma or LCD?