Plasma or LCD? Share your knowledge here.

[StereoInstaller1]

I am buying a new TV for the bedroom.

I am going to be using a HTPC to do DVR duties, running Windows 7.

I will be watching movies (not many, but some) and the wife will be using it to watch her damn time shifted soaps.

She also plays "Pogo" type games for hours on end

This will also see plenty of internet stuff...like R3V, y'know?

Rumor has it that plasma has huge burn in issues, but is better image quality, plus better action/movement, while LCD is brighter and has no burn in issues, but cannot make black to save its life.

I can get the 32" Panasonic LCD at Costco for $429, then upgrade later, when the bug hits.

I can get a 42" Plasma from Samsung for $650 right now, but am worried about the burn in issues.

Let me know what you think!

Thanks,
Luke

[416stroker]

Samsung LED.


But if i were to chose out of those to id go lcd. Plasma's picture just isnt as good.

[TexasTerp]

I would suggest an LCD, particularly either a Samsung or Sony Brand. the LCD has a faster refresh rate, higher contrast, negligible picture-burn issues, longer life and better display. If you decide on a plasma, Best Buy's Insignia series is just an LG with a different name, but they are the exact same tv as the LG's. I have a 32" plasma Insignia and it's a fantastic TV, burn in is a slight issue but I also don't use it for gaming, internet or htpc (That's what the 50" LCD is for).

[z31maniac]

I am buying a new TV for the bedroom.

Does not compute.

The bedroom is for two things. And watching TV isn't one of them.

[Naplm00]

I work for Samsung as a support engineer at the US HQ in NJ. Pm me for anything you would like to know.

In short: Plasma is a dying techology, new LED driven LCDs are the best picture on the market.

[808BMW]

LCD hands down. When I was making this decision the biggest downfall to LCD was a shorter life. Most places recommended setting the TV to more medium settings.

Most stores turn up the color/contrast/brightness to make it look prettier, I have a custom setting that is a bit "dull" for normal tv watching, and I just hit a button for the "movie" settings when I'm watching something good.

[guibo09]

LCD faster refresh rate and contrast? what the hell are you talking about.

plasma has the most natural colours, the best blacks, and no blocking/blur. all this without resorting to fancy technology tricks. LCD has gotten much better, but only by 'patching' its shortcomings with filters, selective darkening, true motion, etc etc.

i have not yet seen an LED LCD. but, comparing traditional LCD to plasma, i am yet to see any LCD beat a good plasma.

burn in issues in plasma are as significant as dead pixels in LCDs these days. shouldnt be a problem.

[Unearth078]

plasma technology has gotten alot better! low memory phosphates used in gas have reduced burn in. anlso the whole 10 year life span has been greatly increased as long as you dont have to white wash the tv due t burn in

they have the best colors and backlightint

however lcd has gotten better as well, i have a sony 41inch z and its wonderful.
120hz is perfect for gaming and sports and the advanced backlightint technology is perfect for darker colors by dimming the back light in that area.

Toss up

[lylefk]

If it will be used for gaming and PC stuff, LCD all the way. I was in Costco the other day, they had some great prices.

[Jean]

Have experience with both, Plasma (the better ones) have great color and black. LCD is very close 2nd. No experience with the new LED based TVs though.

[Danny]

Roommate bought a 50" plasma for the living room.

I like it.

[StereoInstaller1]

LED is #1 choice, IMO...but no way on the moneyz.

Keep it coming, guys!

Luke

[bejbis]

Leds are just LCD tv's with a different backlighting. Most modern plasmas don't have burn in probs anymore due to pixel shifting, and newer tech.

My advise. Get the cheapest 1080, 120hz tv you can afford with the inputs you need at the size you want. The difference between a high end samsung and a low end is software and a different color bezel. A LCD will probally suit your needs better. Espically for a bedroom if you like to keep it cool. Plasmas will emit more heat into the room.

Dan

[Hick]

just got a tv the other day.

40" Sharp Aquos 1080p 60hz for $599

[xwill112x]

The bedroom is for two things. And watching TV isn't one of them.

sig worthy!