What's better? I already have a 42" plasma TV but it's on the way out. (bought it 4 years ago when the technology was still fairly new) Looking for a replacement I see that LCD now has much bigger share of what's available. So has LCD now got better than plasma?
LCD has got to the point that it's very very close I think, probably to the point that it's not worth shelling out unless you're a real
enthusiast. Only area where plasma is still noticeably better is viewing angle. Contrast ratios, colour depth, dot pitch and refresh times have got
to the point where you'd only tell the difference with them side by side, and then not enough to warrant much extra outlay. At least that was
the conclusion I reached!
I believe plasma uses a lot more power than LCD, and there are even moves afoot to ban sale of plasma tvs in the EU.
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Originally posted by aerosam So has LCD now got better than plasma?
. Plasma for me,fast moving pictures better
Plasma for me, I've had an LCD monitor for a bit now and it went off, just like that, on one minute black screen the next. It needed a new bulb
so in the bin and off to Tesco for anew Samsung
Plasma for me,especially if you like fast moving stuff,sports etc.watched footy rugby and motorsports on both,plasma every time.Black comes out better on a good plasma too.
The main disadvantages to plasma are they get hot (therefore require quite a hefty amp supply) and need re-gassing at intervals. Then again, at least it is possible to "repair" them, if you get a dead LCD pixel you don't have the luxury of that option...
i have plasma for main tv and is the best thing picture spot on and sund good
have 32"lcd in bedroom just because have window at each end of room and
get alot of light on to the screen and you get no reflection on lcd
so i think it also depend on you room
but my 2 tvs in the room work jus right
re-gassing plasma screens is salemans gas for selling warranties - afaik not actually possible to do! I am a plasma fan, yet to see a LCD picture that I'm 'happy' with....
I recently bought a Panasonic plasma, after comparing them in the show room the plasmas are definitely better in the larger sizes.Cheaper plasmas
seemed to compare with decent LCDs.
I think plasmas use more power , i found mine gets quite hot and the electrical rating is 250 watt for a 42 inch, so costs more to run.
Paul
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Originally posted by BenB
The main disadvantages to plasma are they get hot (therefore require quite a hefty amp supply) and need re-gassing at intervals. Then again, at least it is possible to "repair" them, if you get a dead LCD pixel you don't have the luxury of that option...
When I went shopping for my TV recently I was advised that 40" plus screens really need to be plasma as lcd technology struggles with the larger
sizes.
Comparing the two you will often notice 'blacker' blacks with plasma as they are not lit from behind.
I went for a 50" Panasonic plasma and I am very pleased with it - much better than my old 40" rear projection (which was the size of a small
car)
I got a Plasma Panasonic Vierra 37" and it beats the pants off my sons 37 " Samsung 37" LCD
Plasma for me too. The real thing I noticed, is LCD are VERY bright, in fact painfully bright in a normal house (looks great in the shop)
And the best 42" plasma by far is the £1500 Pioneer, it's really superb, hoping to get one by the end of the year.....
Hmm plasma seems to win hands down then.
So maybe it's worth trying to get this one fixed then. If not there are some very nice plasma's about at the moment, prices are far lower
than 4 years ago as well.