LCD vs plasma.. - GoFuckYourself.com

xxweekxx · 01-07-2009, 08:29 PM

OK its time to buy a BiG tv.. 50" +

Ill be using it to watch DVDS and playing xbox..

im in panama so the cable is not HD...

Anyway what do you guys recommend?

CIVMatt · 01-07-2009, 08:31 PM

Better deals on 50+ plasma, they are on their way out, heavy as fuck, better colors but not quite as crisp as LCD's

xxweekxx · 01-07-2009, 08:32 PM

so which one has better "quality"

There so much confusion and misinformation

tony286 · 01-07-2009, 08:32 PM

I heard lcd is better.

Jim_Gunn · 01-07-2009, 08:36 PM

There is no comparison. LCD is far superior. Plasma is like looking at high definition tv through a glass window. Simply put plasma sucks. Spend the extra for an LCD. My 52 inch tv is awesome!

BV · 01-07-2009, 08:41 PM

plazmas get hot as hell and use more electwicity

tranza · 01-07-2009, 08:46 PM

Plasma all the way.

xxweekxx · 01-07-2009, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by tranza

Plasma all the way.

see what i mean?

you say plasma.. two other guys here say LCD.. its a never ending debate

KillerK · 01-07-2009, 08:51 PM

Plasma is way way way way better...

Maybe if you sit straight on the LCD and are in a Dark as fuck room the lcd might look better. But under normal conditions in your family room the plasma beats it hands down.

Si · 01-07-2009, 08:53 PM

are you nuts? LCD is better quality, last longer, and is overall better quality. plasma lasts a max of 5 years! max! some blow out at 2 or 3 and get burnt in pixels. if you got the money for an LCD get it! don't go plasma thats 90s and is not good at all!

CIVMatt · 01-07-2009, 09:02 PM

LCD looks better overall, but Plasma has better colors, looks better in a "movie" setting

xxweekxx · 01-07-2009, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by KillerK

Plasma is way way way way better...

Maybe if you sit straight on the LCD and are in a Dark as fuck room the lcd might look better. But under normal conditions in your family room the plasma beats it hands down.

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Originally Posted by mobilefun1987

are you nuts? LCD is better quality, last longer, and is overall better quality. plasma lasts a max of 5 years! max! some blow out at 2 or 3 and get burnt in pixels. if you got the money for an LCD get it! don't go plasma thats 90s and is not good at all!

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talk about confusion

camgirlshide · 01-07-2009, 09:12 PM

I love my plasma. In fact, it's so bright that if I don't use the feature to automatically turn down the brightness at night it hurts to look at it.

It was heavy as anything to mount

KillerK · 01-07-2009, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by mobilefun1987

are you nuts? LCD is better quality, last longer, and is overall better quality. plasma lasts a max of 5 years! max! some blow out at 2 or 3 and get burnt in pixels. if you got the money for an LCD get it! don't go plasma thats 90s and is not good at all!

Facts are simple

1.Plasma tv's will last longer, with greater than 50% brightness, than most users will want them. Some tests outpreform tubes;

2. Burn-in, or aging, may have been a sympton of old, old first units, but not a problem as any imaging fades, just as in a tube;

3. Advantage-Plasma exhibit no motion artifacts like other flat panel tv's;

4.Advantage- Plasma's horzizontal and vertical viewing is better than any new technology on the market and as good as any tube, including Sony;

5. Advantage-Plasma contrast ratio and black level make it the best big screen home entertainment choice available.....enough said

I would not get an LCD unless you have a small room and you want to view the shit straight on, if you have any sort of viewing angle then get Plasma. You will enjoy a brighter more lively picture with Plasma.

If you lived near me i'd say come over and you can see the difference, and you'll go Plasma.

I should add. I am not saying a LCD picture is bad because it's not. Plasma is just better!

Si · 01-07-2009, 09:16 PM

people who own plasma TVs will find out in a few years they need replacing or they are no longer standard. they are betamax to VHS and HDDVD to Blu Ray. they do not perform like LCD. simple as that. Why are LCD more Expensive than plasma? is the same question as why pay $250,000 for a lambo when i can buy a hyundai accent for $10,000

KillerK · 01-07-2009, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by camgirlshide

I love my plasma. In fact, it's so bright that if I don't use the feature to automatically turn down the brightness at night it hurts to look at it.

It was heavy as anything to mount

yes, heavy! but how many times do you move it? lol

KillerK · 01-07-2009, 09:19 PM

Plasma 50" http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....2097722 10029 - $2500

LCD 50" http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1202649422514 $2300

not enough of a difference in price, and sharp makes a great lcd and panasonic a great plasma.

xxweekxx · 01-07-2009, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by mobilefun1987

people who own plasma TVs will find out in a few years they need replacing or they are no longer standard. they are betamax to VHS and HDDVD to Blu Ray. they do not perform like LCD. simple as that. Why are LCD more Expensive than plasma? is the same question as why pay $250,000 for a lambo when i can buy a hyundai accent for $10,000

so far plasma and lcd are tied in recommendations..

funny how u know lcds and other ppl here swear by plasma.. i need help though i want to buy a tv tomorrow, and ive read many guides and they recommend plasma, while others recommend lcd.. so help

Spunky · 01-07-2009, 09:21 PM

Plasmas lasting 5 years?..fuck that,I'm sticking with the black and white RCA

Si · 01-07-2009, 09:28 PM

While plasmas are traditionally better in dark rooms, LCDs have been credited with having much less glare in a light-filled room. But, some critics contend that plasmas have a harder time displaying content in 1080p resolution, thereby making future plasmas more expensive

LCD is the best no questions asked. why are people dropping plasma? why are they less popular? why do they burn out? why do they pixelate?

May I also add. TFT monitors are the TV version of plasma.
LCD monitors are brighter, sharper, and last longer!

To be frank with you. if you don't have HD whatever tv you get with a shit quality picture it will pixelated anyway so why bother?

Get a hd projector and skip the lcd plasma debate

xxweekxx · 01-07-2009, 09:33 PM

ya since i dont have anything running full 1080p HD, should i just go for plasma?

Dead · 01-07-2009, 09:35 PM

LSd and than the Plasma. Can't go wrong!

Si · 01-07-2009, 09:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xxweekxx

ya since i dont have anything running full 1080p HD, should i just go for plasma?

stick with LCD its better than plasma, cheaper, will be the standard of the future (until something else comes along) and will generally be better for you in the long run.

Like i said if you want a big picture and ain't too fussed about quality just buy a projector. huge picture and get what you pay for. no lcd plasma bollocks at all.

Jim_Gunn · 01-07-2009, 09:42 PM

I cannot believe anyone could even suggest plasma as better looking than LCD. Just go to a store and look for yourself. The difference is night and day. With plasma the image is behind a glass like you are looking at tv through a reflective window. LCD is crisp and brilliant.

Si · 01-07-2009, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Jim_Gunn

I cannot believe anyone could even suggest plasma as better looking than LCD. Just go to a store and look for yourself. The difference is night and day. With plasma the image is behind a glass like you are looking at tv through a reflective window. LCD is crisp and brilliant.

Finally someone making sense in this thread.

papill0n · 01-07-2009, 09:56 PM

I agree Jim LCD all the way

StuartD · 01-07-2009, 09:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mobilefun1987

are you nuts? LCD is better quality, last longer, and is overall better quality. plasma lasts a max of 5 years! max! some blow out at 2 or 3 and get burnt in pixels. if you got the money for an LCD get it! don't go plasma thats 90s and is not good at all!

Old facts

That was all true but is not any longer. They have "moving pixels" now to make burn in impossible and are likely to last a very long time.

As for your "LCD is better quality, last longer, and is overall better quality" statement, saying it has better quality twice does not make it true.

Quality is a vague word. Plasma is every bit as good as LCD, and vice versa. It all comes down to preference.

As far as the "looking at it through a glass" argument, the same can be said when picking laptops. Some are matte finishes, some are gloss. They are both the same quality.

Sly · 01-07-2009, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by CIVMatt

LCD looks better overall, but Plasma has better colors, looks better in a "movie" setting

I agree. My plasma has beautiful colors. The only problem with plasma is it will get pixelated if action is too fast... like action movies or watching sports, but I think you only notice if you are sitting really close.

bangbang · 01-07-2009, 10:13 PM

Dude, simple things you should consider when you buy a gadget.
1.) how much? ( if you have enough money thats given)
2.) Quality (this one can confuse you a lot)
3.) Durability (never spend money in a short term service)

Yngwie · 01-07-2009, 10:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KillerK

Plasma is way way way way better...

Maybe if you sit straight on the LCD and are in a Dark as fuck room the lcd might look better. But under normal conditions in your family room the plasma beats it hands down.

I have a 46 inch 1080p LCD and no matter how much light is in the room, day, night, no matter what angle you look at the tv at it looks awesome.

2MuchMark · 01-07-2009, 10:48 PM

AARGHH!!!

Geeze guys, get up to date on your technology for f sakes....

If your TV gets pixelated when action is going too fast, it being LCD or PLASMA has nothing to do with it. It is the COMPRESSION of the signal that sucks. If the broadcaster can't compress the signal fast enough, or if your TV or Set top box can't DECOMPRESS the signal, or if there's not enough data in that particular moment of video, Thats when you get pixelation. Geeze. Or if your favorite station is a cheap-ass and they overcompress the signal (Thank you, SPACE! You fucking suck!) then you will get an ugly, muddy picture. Nothing to do with your TV at all there, Vern!

Anyway, if you want a cheap TV, Buy an LCD or plasma. Both are good, and you won't go wrong with either one. End of story.

BUT, if you want the Latest and greatest, DON'T BUY now. Wait a few months. There is lots of cool technology coming out right now which should hit your stores any day, like 120Hz TV's. 1 Million to 1 Contrast Ratios. True OLED TV's (instead of the current crop that use OLED's for backlights, or the older pile that use fluorescent backlights).

The BEST TV is the BEST TV FOR YOU, period. Buy the sexiest unit you can afford, and back it up with an all digital extras like a Blu Ray player, HD Satelite, Digital Sound with Dolby 7.1, DTS and THX. Use all HDMI Cable. Don't waste your money on that Monster Cable bullshit. ESPECIALLY don't waste your money on "power conditioners that extend the life of your equipment". Instead, spend extra money to get some good sound (100 Watts RMS x 7 is great for most rooms, 300 Watts RMS x 7 kicks ass). Don't forget a good quality sub-woofer.

Bring it all home, kick your wife out of the house, hook it all up yourself then watch THE DARK KNIGHT with your buddies. You'll be in theatre-tech couch potato heaven.

96ukssob · 01-07-2009, 10:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xxweekxx

OK its time to buy a BiG tv.. 50" +

Ill be using it to watch DVDS and playing xbox..

im in panama so the cable is not HD...

Anyway what do you guys recommend?

I have one of each - 42" plasma and 56" LCD both 1080p. In all honestly, the picture on the plasma is better. it provides an almost true black pixel and can give a sharper image.

however, plasmas are a bit more expensive for the higher end model and may require a little more care then a LCD (i.e. burn in on older lower quality models, have to keep it straight up during moving, etc).

the main thing is the glare and sun light in the room. if you have direct sunlight go with a LCD because it will have a brighter picture to counter act the sunlight

in all honestly, it comes down to your budget. dont be cheap, but think about how much you want to spend. anything less than $2k i would say LCD. $4k+ is a really nice quality plasma

webgurl · 01-07-2009, 10:53 PM

I have both this is what i noticed ,
LCDS much Brighter , (less energy use)
Plasma Heats up like INSANE summer time ur tv will even get hotter
but the images are little more crisp

hypedough · 01-07-2009, 10:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by **********

AARGHH!!!

Geeze guys, get up to date on your technology for f sakes....

If your TV gets pixelated when action is going too fast, it being LCD or PLASMA has nothing to do with it. It is the COMPRESSION of the signal that sucks. If the broadcaster can't compress the signal fast enough, or if your TV or Set top box can't DECOMPRESS the signal, or if there's not enough data in that particular moment of video, Thats when you get pixelation. Geeze. Or if your favorite station is a cheap-ass and they overcompress the signal (Thank you, SPACE! You fucking suck!) then you will get an ugly, muddy picture. Nothing to do with your TV at all there, Vern!

Anyway, if you want a cheap TV, Buy an LCD or plasma. Both are good, and you won't go wrong with either one. End of story.

BUT, if you want the Latest and greatest, DON'T BUY now. Wait a few months. There is lots of cool technology coming out right now which should hit your stores any day, like 120Hz TV's. 1 Million to 1 Contrast Ratios. True OLED TV's (instead of the current crop that use OLED's for backlights, or the older pile that use fluorescent backlights).

The BEST TV is the BEST TV FOR YOU, period. Buy the sexiest unit you can afford, and back it up with an all digital extras like a Blu Ray player, HD Satelite, Digital Sound with Dolby 7.1, DTS and THX. Use all HDMI Cable. Don't waste your money on that Monster Cable bullshit. ESPECIALLY don't waste your money on "power conditioners that extend the life of your equipment". Instead, spend extra money to get some good sound (100 Watts RMS x 7 is great for most rooms, 300 Watts RMS x 7 kicks ass). Don't forget a good quality sub-woofer.

Bring it all home, kick your wife out of the house, hook it all up yourself then watch THE DARK KNIGHT with your buddies. You'll be in theatre-tech couch potato heaven.

I usually stay out of these threads because no one is ever right. **********, thanks for showing some sanity dude, you make a lot of sense

CC · 01-07-2009, 11:30 PM

Oh man, I am in love with my wall-mounted 50 inch plasma....the most gorgeous colors, so sharp and crisp, you can see it perfectly from any angle in the room. Love it.

BadBrad · 01-07-2009, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by xxweekxx

ya since i dont have anything running full 1080p HD, should i just go for plasma?

If it's a XBOX360 then yes you do have something that does 1080p. You should see the games in it. Kick ass.

And if you want something large, that looks as good as plasma and LCD then you might look at a DLP rear projection. I have the Mitsubishi 65" which does 1080p and the blueray movies look just as good as my 42" plasma at 1080p. The only difference I see is the LCD at 1080p. It has a strange look. Kinda like watching a home movie. My friends don't like the LCD as much for movies. But for gaming if you get one with 120Hz it kicks ass. But try finding a 65" LCD for $1400. The price I paid for my DLP. And they are pretty thin now days.

KillerK · 01-08-2009, 01:10 AM

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Originally Posted by xxweekxx

so far plasma and lcd are tied in recommendations..

funny how u know lcds and other ppl here swear by plasma.. i need help though i want to buy a tv tomorrow, and ive read many guides and they recommend plasma, while others recommend lcd.. so help

If you buy a good plasma you will not be upset.

Best of luck to you.

Slick · 01-08-2009, 01:21 AM

LCD all the way

paymeback · 01-08-2009, 01:36 AM

Wow so many uninformed people, ********** made some good points but and ill add some more.

First ill say i have a fairly new 50inch panasonic and i experience no heat issues but ive felt other branded plasmas and older model plasmas(2-3yrs old) that do give off ALOT of heat and i am very happy with it for SD/HD tv, xbox and bluray.

If you compare them instore check the back of the panel to see what input they are using, one might look better than the other if its using hdmi instead of component.

Compare the tvs from the distance that you sit from your tv, so if u sit 3meters from the tv stand 3meters back in the store not 1meter.

Best advice anyone can give you is find some people you know that have similar tvs that you are looking at buying, stick in your xbox play a game and watch a dvd and see what YOU like better.

Dont get sucked into buying the upsells, $100 for a monster cable, high end surge catcher, high end aerial cable etc...

Look online for tv forums that compare models and see what people are saying about the ones you are interested in, get consumer feedback.

chupachups · 01-08-2009, 01:47 AM

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Originally Posted by hypedough

I usually stay out of these threads because no one is ever right. **********, thanks for showing some sanity dude, you make a lot of sense

I agree. Thx **********!

StuartD · 01-08-2009, 05:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by **********

Bring it all home, kick your wife out of the house, hook it all up yourself then watch THE DARK KNIGHT with your buddies. You'll be in theatre-tech couch potato heaven.

Hahaha... my family got me the Dark Knight for Christmas, complete with IMAX scenes. My wife wanted to watch it right away and I said fine, but she'll be watching it again once we get home because I refuse to watch it on an old tv.
I've seen it in theaters but I want to watch it again at home on my plasma with surround sound. Not on an old boob tube.

So she said fine, and waited.

She thanked me later.

DamianJ · 01-08-2009, 05:28 AM

You could ask a bunch of cocks on here who don't know what they are talking about or you could read Robert Heron's guides on PCMag and DL.TV

He actually is an engineer. He TESTS the tvs in all manner of lab bench marks. He knows his shit.

http://www.extremetech.com/article2/...2326983,00.asp

xxweekxx · 01-08-2009, 05:33 AM

lets bump for morning crew

PersianKitty · 01-08-2009, 05:38 AM

tastes great

less filling

StuartD · 01-08-2009, 05:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DamianJ

You could ask a bunch of cocks on here who don't know what they are talking about or you could read Robert Heron's guides on PCMag and DL.TV

He actually is an engineer. He TESTS the tvs in all manner of lab bench marks. He knows his shit.

http://www.extremetech.com/article2/...2326983,00.asp

And he doesn't recommend one over the other either.
In fact, he makes an interesting comment about refresh rate. LCD's finally have 120hz but plasma doesn't even need it. It already has a crisp fast image. Does that make plasma better? No. Does it make it worse? No.

distingo · 01-08-2009, 05:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by **********

AARGHH!!!

Geeze guys, get up to date on your technology for f sakes....

If your TV gets pixelated when action is going too fast, it being LCD or PLASMA has nothing to do with it. It is the COMPRESSION of the signal that sucks. If the broadcaster can't compress the signal fast enough, or if your TV or Set top box can't DECOMPRESS the signal, or if there's not enough data in that particular moment of video, Thats when you get pixelation. Geeze. Or if your favorite station is a cheap-ass and they overcompress the signal (Thank you, SPACE! You fucking suck!) then you will get an ugly, muddy picture. Nothing to do with your TV at all there, Vern!

Anyway, if you want a cheap TV, Buy an LCD or plasma. Both are good, and you won't go wrong with either one. End of story.

BUT, if you want the Latest and greatest, DON'T BUY now. Wait a few months. There is lots of cool technology coming out right now which should hit your stores any day, like 120Hz TV's. 1 Million to 1 Contrast Ratios. True OLED TV's (instead of the current crop that use OLED's for backlights, or the older pile that use fluorescent backlights).

The BEST TV is the BEST TV FOR YOU, period. Buy the sexiest unit you can afford, and back it up with an all digital extras like a Blu Ray player, HD Satelite, Digital Sound with Dolby 7.1, DTS and THX. Use all HDMI Cable. Don't waste your money on that Monster Cable bullshit. ESPECIALLY don't waste your money on "power conditioners that extend the life of your equipment". Instead, spend extra money to get some good sound (100 Watts RMS x 7 is great for most rooms, 300 Watts RMS x 7 kicks ass). Don't forget a good quality sub-woofer.

Bring it all home, kick your wife out of the house, hook it all up yourself then watch THE DARK KNIGHT with your buddies. You'll be in theatre-tech couch potato heaven.

My Hero !

Mefo · 01-08-2009, 06:00 AM

Lcd all the way, I have a lcd myself and the quality is way way better than the average plasma screen.

Plasma is a bit more colorful but imho that's not really a point you should consider when buying one.

Btw if you can't view your lcd from the side then your lcd is just crap.

Cash · 01-08-2009, 06:13 AM

Every technology has its pros and cons, otherwise one would become obsolete. Raed the pros and cons on specialized sites and act.

u-Bob · 01-08-2009, 06:29 AM

plasma, no doubt about it.

Donfoolio · 01-08-2009, 06:32 AM

fuck them both.. DLP is the way to go.

01-07-2009, 08:29 PM	#1
xxweekxx Confirmed User Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 6,780	LCD vs plasma.. OK its time to buy a BiG tv.. 50" + Ill be using it to watch DVDS and playing xbox.. im in panama so the cable is not HD... Anyway what do you guys recommend? __________________ _________________ I am the best

01-07-2009, 08:31 PM	#2
CIVMatt Amateur Pimpin Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 13,075	Better deals on 50+ plasma, they are on their way out, heavy as fuck, better colors but not quite as crisp as LCD's __________________ Make easy money with Webcams

01-07-2009, 08:32 PM	#3
xxweekxx Confirmed User Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 6,780	so which one has better "quality" There so much confusion and misinformation __________________ _________________ I am the best

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Jim_Gunn Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Where The Teens Are Posts: 5,702	There is no comparison. LCD is far superior. Plasma is like looking at high definition tv through a glass window. Simply put plasma sucks. Spend the extra for an LCD. My 52 inch tv is awesome! __________________ Jim Gunn Filming Cinematic Porn Skype JimGunnProductions

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tranza ICQ: 197-556-237 Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: BRASIL !!! Posts: 57,559	Plasma all the way. __________________ I'm just a newbie.

01-07-2009, 08:32 PM	#4
tony286 lurker Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: atlanta Posts: 57,021	I heard lcd is better.

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BV wtf Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bikini State, FL USA Posts: 10,914	plazmas get hot as hell and use more electwicity

01-07-2009, 08:51 PM	#9
KillerK Confirmed User Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 3,406	Plasma is way way way way better... Maybe if you sit straight on the LCD and are in a Dark as fuck room the lcd might look better. But under normal conditions in your family room the plasma beats it hands down.

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Si Such Fun! Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 13,900	are you nuts? LCD is better quality, last longer, and is overall better quality. plasma lasts a max of 5 years! max! some blow out at 2 or 3 and get burnt in pixels. if you got the money for an LCD get it! don't go plasma thats 90s and is not good at all!

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CIVMatt Amateur Pimpin Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 13,075	LCD looks better overall, but Plasma has better colors, looks better in a "movie" setting __________________ Make easy money with Webcams

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Si Such Fun! Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 13,900	people who own plasma TVs will find out in a few years they need replacing or they are no longer standard. they are betamax to VHS and HDDVD to Blu Ray. they do not perform like LCD. simple as that. Why are LCD more Expensive than plasma? is the same question as why pay $250,000 for a lambo when i can buy a hyundai accent for $10,000

01-07-2009, 09:19 PM	#17
KillerK Confirmed User Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 3,406	Plasma 50" http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....2097722 10029 - $2500 LCD 50" http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1202649422514 $2300 not enough of a difference in price, and sharp makes a great lcd and panasonic a great plasma.

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01-07-2009, 09:28 PM	#20
Si Such Fun! Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 13,900	While plasmas are traditionally better in dark rooms, LCDs have been credited with having much less glare in a light-filled room. But, some critics contend that plasmas have a harder time displaying content in 1080p resolution, thereby making future plasmas more expensive LCD is the best no questions asked. why are people dropping plasma? why are they less popular? why do they burn out? why do they pixelate? May I also add. TFT monitors are the TV version of plasma. LCD monitors are brighter, sharper, and last longer! To be frank with you. if you don't have HD whatever tv you get with a shit quality picture it will pixelated anyway so why bother? Get a hd projector and skip the lcd plasma debate

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xxweekxx Confirmed User Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 6,780	ya since i dont have anything running full 1080p HD, should i just go for plasma? __________________ _________________ I am the best

01-07-2009, 09:35 PM	#22
Dead They left the door open Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 4,450	LSd and than the Plasma. Can't go wrong!

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Jim_Gunn Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Where The Teens Are Posts: 5,702	I cannot believe anyone could even suggest plasma as better looking than LCD. Just go to a store and look for yourself. The difference is night and day. With plasma the image is behind a glass like you are looking at tv through a reflective window. LCD is crisp and brilliant. __________________ Jim Gunn Filming Cinematic Porn Skype JimGunnProductions

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papill0n Unregistered Abuser Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 15,547	I agree Jim LCD all the way

01-07-2009, 10:13 PM	#29
bangbang Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 1	Dude, simple things you should consider when you buy a gadget. 1.) how much? ( if you have enough money thats given) 2.) Quality (this one can confuse you a lot) 3.) Durability (never spend money in a short term service)

01-07-2009, 10:48 PM	#31
2MuchMark Videochat Solutions Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 48,553	AARGHH!!! Geeze guys, get up to date on your technology for f sakes.... If your TV gets pixelated when action is going too fast, it being LCD or PLASMA has nothing to do with it. It is the COMPRESSION of the signal that sucks. If the broadcaster can't compress the signal fast enough, or if your TV or Set top box can't DECOMPRESS the signal, or if there's not enough data in that particular moment of video, Thats when you get pixelation. Geeze. Or if your favorite station is a cheap-ass and they overcompress the signal (Thank you, SPACE! You fucking suck!) then you will get an ugly, muddy picture. Nothing to do with your TV at all there, Vern! Anyway, if you want a cheap TV, Buy an LCD or plasma. Both are good, and you won't go wrong with either one. End of story. BUT, if you want the Latest and greatest, DON'T BUY now. Wait a few months. There is lots of cool technology coming out right now which should hit your stores any day, like 120Hz TV's. 1 Million to 1 Contrast Ratios. True OLED TV's (instead of the current crop that use OLED's for backlights, or the older pile that use fluorescent backlights). The BEST TV is the BEST TV FOR YOU, period. Buy the sexiest unit you can afford, and back it up with an all digital extras like a Blu Ray player, HD Satelite, Digital Sound with Dolby 7.1, DTS and THX. Use all HDMI Cable. Don't waste your money on that Monster Cable bullshit. ESPECIALLY don't waste your money on "power conditioners that extend the life of your equipment". Instead, spend extra money to get some good sound (100 Watts RMS x 7 is great for most rooms, 300 Watts RMS x 7 kicks ass). Don't forget a good quality sub-woofer. Bring it all home, kick your wife out of the house, hook it all up yourself then watch THE DARK KNIGHT with your buddies. You'll be in theatre-tech couch potato heaven. __________________ VideoChat Solutions \| Custom Software \| IT Support https://www.2much.net \| https://www.lcntech.com Last edited by 2MuchMark; 01-07-2009 at 10:52 PM..

01-07-2009, 10:53 PM	#33
webgurl Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Clouds with Carebears Posts: 7,951	I have both this is what i noticed , LCDS much Brighter , (less energy use) Plasma Heats up like INSANE summer time ur tv will even get hotter but the images are little more crisp

01-07-2009, 11:30 PM	#35
CC Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 1,690	Oh man, I am in love with my wall-mounted 50 inch plasma....the most gorgeous colors, so sharp and crisp, you can see it perfectly from any angle in the room. Love it.

01-08-2009, 01:21 AM	#38
Slick Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Houghton, MI Posts: 7,338	LCD all the way

01-08-2009, 01:36 AM	#39
paymeback Confirmed User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 1,478	Wow so many uninformed people, ********** made some good points but and ill add some more. First ill say i have a fairly new 50inch panasonic and i experience no heat issues but ive felt other branded plasmas and older model plasmas(2-3yrs old) that do give off ALOT of heat and i am very happy with it for SD/HD tv, xbox and bluray. If you compare them instore check the back of the panel to see what input they are using, one might look better than the other if its using hdmi instead of component. Compare the tvs from the distance that you sit from your tv, so if u sit 3meters from the tv stand 3meters back in the store not 1meter. Best advice anyone can give you is find some people you know that have similar tvs that you are looking at buying, stick in your xbox play a game and watch a dvd and see what YOU like better. Dont get sucked into buying the upsells, $100 for a monster cable, high end surge catcher, high end aerial cable etc... Look online for tv forums that compare models and see what people are saying about the ones you are interested in, get consumer feedback. __________________ ICQ:36-43-49-11

01-08-2009, 05:28 AM	#42
DamianJ Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: A magical land Posts: 15,808	You could ask a bunch of cocks on here who don't know what they are talking about or you could read Robert Heron's guides on PCMag and DL.TV He actually is an engineer. He TESTS the tvs in all manner of lab bench marks. He knows his shit. http://www.extremetech.com/article2/...2326983,00.asp

01-08-2009, 05:33 AM	#43
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01-08-2009, 05:38 AM	#44
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01-08-2009, 06:00 AM	#47
Mefo Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Amsterdam Posts: 6,169	Lcd all the way, I have a lcd myself and the quality is way way better than the average plasma screen. Plasma is a bit more colorful but imho that's not really a point you should consider when buying one. Btw if you can't view your lcd from the side then your lcd is just crap. __________________

01-08-2009, 06:13 AM	#48
Cash Click on my TCG signature Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 20,825	Every technology has its pros and cons, otherwise one would become obsolete. Raed the pros and cons on specialized sites and act. __________________ $9.95/month for 15000 GB bandwidth monthly, unlimited (sub)domains and MySQL5, PHP4/5, 500 GB disk storage! ; use any of these invitation codes: 216263692101; 408636009193; 846090586647; my ICQ 30160426!

01-08-2009, 06:29 AM	#49
u-Bob there's no $$$ in porn Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: icq: 195./568.-230 (btw: not getting offline msgs) Posts: 33,063	plasma, no doubt about it.

01-08-2009, 06:32 AM	#50
Donfoolio Confirmed User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Mars Posts: 963	fuck them both.. DLP is the way to go. __________________ Promote SipSap escort search ICQ: 227853047