LCD or Plasma - Whats best

[skippy_nz]

Hi guys

im starting to take a look at the above and wonder what people think is better - and thier reasons.

cheers
skip

[stustunz]

lcd use less power
lcd higher resolution as far as bang for buck goes
lcd used to have a slower refresh but i think they have that sorted now
lcd are lighter
lcd last longer
lcd have less burn in
lcd better connection to PC
are you getting my drift

i think plasma may do better panning shots but that was when the refresh rate was a problem with the lcd not turning off and on fast enough Black to black
plasmas are meanty to do better black levels this is not such a big difference anymore
the colours are meant to be more natural
viewing angle is meant to be better but lcds are pretty good these days

[Deusxmachina]

LCD picture quality caught up to plasma real quick. Plasmas are less durable than LCD.

Honestly, imo, plasma is a dying technology.

Here's the important part:

Plasmas tend to be cheaper in BIG sizes.

LCD tend to be cheaper in small/medium sizes.

What size do you want?

CRT is still better than both, though.

[skippy_nz]

i have a 26" crt now - but was looking at getting a 46" samsung in the new M8 range - bose have them for about $4999 so was looking at that but thought i better confirm that LCD was better then plasma

[stustunz]

whats the resolution and refresh rate in ms
looking at your pc specs you will need a new video card aswell

[skippy_nz]

i dont know which tv to go for - theres a 40 and 46 that i wouldnt mind - from what i can see both have a resolution of 1920x1080 and 50hz

here are the specs of the 40" tv - http://www.samsung.com/nz/products/tv/lc...ifications

here are the specs of the 46" tv - http://www.samsung.com/nz/products/tv/lc...ifications

[stustunz]

the 50hz doesnt actually matter for a lcd as it works different than a crt (not important)
you wouldnt even notice the difference after a day so go with which ever

[skippy_nz]

the 50hz doesnt actually matter for a lcd as it works different than a crt (not important)
you wouldnt even notice the difference after a day so go with which ever

have you heard anything negative about the samsungs ? im keen to get the M8 cause they are around the latest brands to be released but dont want to get stuck with a shit tv if you know what i mean

[stustunz]

i know exactly what you mean
no i havent heard anything bad
the sucky thing is when you go to the shop to buy it they are always playing things that dont help you see whats good or bad about the tv
but i always buy lemons so dont ask me

[skippy_nz]

but i always buy lemons so dont ask me

haha sounds like me - although this is going to be my biggest spend for years so want to get something thats going to last - no lemons here please