LCD tv's vs Plasma which are better?
05 August 2005, 10:45 AM
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LCD tv's vs Plasma which are better?
I know nothing about the above!
are LCD tv's a better ownershipo proposition than a plasma tv's, they seem to be gaining popularity, and are Plasma tv's really that bad?
are LCD tv's a better ownershipo proposition than a plasma tv's, they seem to be gaining popularity, and are Plasma tv's really that bad?
05 August 2005, 01:12 PM
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Originally Posted by KiwiGTI
I think Plasmas are loads better, have a look at sets like the new HDMI Panasonic Vieras.
Are the cheap 42" plasma's under 1500 quid a bit crap?
05 August 2005, 01:16 PM
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deffo plasmas , much better quality picture than the crystals , just go have a good look round all off them but i bet u will opt for the plasma in the end, assuming off course u have the money plasmas are more expensive but thats cos they are better ! 
05 August 2005, 01:19 PM
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I got a Sony KE P42M1 a little while ago, it was good value and I am impressed with the picture for a VGA screen. It has a progressive scan which I understand is better for flicker free and for viewing motion. The interlaced scan produces more lines but I do not know whether that is an advantage as far as picture quality is concerned. It is not HD ready but I think it will be some time before that is generally available except maybe from Sky who will charge heavily for it. There may be someone who can put us in the picture! about all that.
I think the picture quality is good on mine and is excellent for viewing sport etc. Can't tell you whether the cheap ones are any good or even reliable.
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I think the picture quality is good on mine and is excellent for viewing sport etc. Can't tell you whether the cheap ones are any good or even reliable.
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05 August 2005, 01:24 PM
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gotta disagree with most of the above ... if you can afford to wait then hold off until next year. LCD will be the better technology for the long term and even if you're happy with the quality of plasma, there will be some bargains around for non HDTV models next year.
Personally I'm gonna wait for a decent HD ready LCD screen
Personally I'm gonna wait for a decent HD ready LCD screen
05 August 2005, 04:20 PM
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if you can, wait for organic LCD's - just on the horizon, thanks to a new chip ( AFAIK a Texas Instruments development). Cheap to produce and far better quality than the current offerings.
For now, my Philips 32" LCD with Pixel Plus 2 looks as good as any Plasma I've seen, if not better
Neil
For now, my Philips 32" LCD with Pixel Plus 2 looks as good as any Plasma I've seen, if not better
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05 August 2005, 05:17 PM
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I bought one of these samsung HDTV ready 32" LCD's at a great price from empiredirect...see link below... TV looks great (except when close up) and when connected to a pc (as is the case now 
)...well the quality is awesome...
That just demonstrates though that the quality of the input has a lot to do with the quality the picture appears!!
anyway... cant complain at this price!
http://empiredirect.co.uk/content/pr...M-LE32R41B.htm
)...well the quality is awesome...That just demonstrates though that the quality of the input has a lot to do with the quality the picture appears!!
anyway... cant complain at this price!
http://empiredirect.co.uk/content/pr...M-LE32R41B.htm
05 August 2005, 11:23 PM
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Previously had high-end 42" plasma, swapped it 4 a much smaller LCD screen when moved here as 2 big 4 cottage.
Picture quality great on current Hitachi LCD but hard 2 compare 2 plasma as picture always looks better on a smaller screen anyway.
Picture on plasma was superb but was, as stated, high-end model with excellent black definiton & no ghosting, cheaper ones we looked at were all pretty dire on the whole.
Main disadvantage with plasma is the rapid deterioration in picture quality, noticeable after only a couple of years apparently & after 5 years or so, anything up 2 a 40% loss of picture quality, obviously this depends heavily on how often u watch it.
This does not happen with LCD & if I was looking 4 another large screen tv, would go 4 LCD everytime. Mght have done so orginally but at that time LCD screens were only available in small screen sizes.
Picture quality great on current Hitachi LCD but hard 2 compare 2 plasma as picture always looks better on a smaller screen anyway.
Picture on plasma was superb but was, as stated, high-end model with excellent black definiton & no ghosting, cheaper ones we looked at were all pretty dire on the whole.
Main disadvantage with plasma is the rapid deterioration in picture quality, noticeable after only a couple of years apparently & after 5 years or so, anything up 2 a 40% loss of picture quality, obviously this depends heavily on how often u watch it.
This does not happen with LCD & if I was looking 4 another large screen tv, would go 4 LCD everytime. Mght have done so orginally but at that time LCD screens were only available in small screen sizes.
06 August 2005, 12:43 AM
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just bought a 20" sony wega plasma for bedroom ... picture is ****e on normal TV ariel, but OK on sky - but clearly well short of direct dvd quality.
I figure that obviously the digital sky pic is a better signal and the reason the normal TV reception looks crap is the better definition of the plasma over normal cheap crt which "hides" the crap reception.
or am i wrong and just have a crap regular ariel ?
at the moment it feels like the emporer's new clothes
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I figure that obviously the digital sky pic is a better signal and the reason the normal TV reception looks crap is the better definition of the plasma over normal cheap crt which "hides" the crap reception.
or am i wrong and just have a crap regular ariel ?
at the moment it feels like the emporer's new clothes
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06 August 2005, 02:08 AM
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my LCD is about 3 years old and picture is near perfect.
A mate bought a HDTV and has some demo stuff, he really rates it, personally I don't see the difference, and he gets so worked up about it. He watches a lot of TV though whereas I go out and socialise. Horses for courses.
A mate bought a HDTV and has some demo stuff, he really rates it, personally I don't see the difference, and he gets so worked up about it. He watches a lot of TV though whereas I go out and socialise. Horses for courses.
06 August 2005, 07:37 AM
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Sorry about the Dutch ^^^.
Mine is a plasma, there are two ways of building the picture electronically, there are different types of screen, VGA and the later XGA which is necessary for HD TV. It is better if the TV is HDMI ready because that is the socket for plugging a digital box such as Sky into. The cable will cost £90 !
Hope that helps
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Mine is a plasma, there are two ways of building the picture electronically, there are different types of screen, VGA and the later XGA which is necessary for HD TV. It is better if the TV is HDMI ready because that is the socket for plugging a digital box such as Sky into. The cable will cost £90 !
Hope that helps
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06 August 2005, 08:55 AM
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Originally Posted by The Chief
Ok is there any reasonably priced reliable plasma screesn out there then???
Currys at the mo have a Sony 42" for £999
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06 August 2005, 10:08 AM
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Originally Posted by Scoob99
Currys at the mo have a Sony 42" for £999
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http://www.currys.co.uk/martprd/stor...uct&sku=441027
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06 August 2005, 10:24 AM
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Originally Posted by Patt@firstime
^^That TV doesn't come with a tuner 
do you have to buy a seperate one with Plasmas? How much if so?
do you have to buy a seperate one with Plasmas? How much if so?Bear in mind also that with some monitors there may not b any built in speakers either so u may also need a separate sound system or add-on speakers 2 run it!
Get yourself a copy of What Hi-Fi or something, they even have a telephone helpline, on Fridays I think!
06 August 2005, 05:39 PM
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Projection System
I sold with my 35" TV and installed a 120 inch remote control screen, and a nice DLP digital projector, and extra long 25' cables... all for about 1200 pounds. It will put any TV to shame. The bonus feature is that the Govt can kiss my **** when it comes to paying thier stupid TV tax. It is amazing how much more spare time you have when you don't sit there canotized in front of the TV all night too. It works quite well for me and my wife. We still are amazed at the size and quality of the picture, it will make you never want to go to a theatre again. Lee
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I have a panasonic 42"PWD7, and am very happy with it. I looked into this for some time and found loads of great info on www.avforums.co.uk, loads of knowledgeable guys who are happy to offer advice (bit like here really!!) I would reccomend AVsales in kent who are competitive with their prices and have sales guys who unlike the comet/curry type know what they are talking about
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