Looking for a new LCD TV

Post by **Yeando** » Tue Jan 02, 2007 5:50 pm

While on the subject too, how reliable are LCD TV's regarding stuck/dead pixels?

Post by **Pauly** » Tue Jan 02, 2007 5:50 pm

I found my LCD was great with HD but not so good with SD.

The plasma is utterly fantastic with both HD and SD. My LCD's did not handle black or darker tones as well as the plasma.

Post by **Pauly** » Tue Jan 02, 2007 5:52 pm

Yeando wrote:While on the subject too, how reliable are LCD TV's regarding stuck/dead pixels?

I never had any trouble with pixels.

Post by **+JuggerNaut+** » Tue Jan 02, 2007 5:55 pm

AmIdYfReAk wrote:Humm, to add to this bickering...

i have an LCD and a Plasma... and i perfer the picture on the LCD...

But in the same token, i havent had to recharge the plasma in the ~5-6 years that i have had it..

rof

Post by **Don Carlos** » Tue Jan 02, 2007 5:59 pm

In my house there is both Plasma and LCD and the LCD wins hands down.
The Plasma is less than a year old too.

Plasma FTL!!!

Post by **YourGrandpa** » Tue Jan 02, 2007 6:07 pm

Well if you've bought a shit Plasma and have an awesome LCD, that could explain your current situation.

Post by **MKJ** » Tue Jan 02, 2007 6:07 pm

what Pa said

Post by **+JuggerNaut+** » Tue Jan 02, 2007 6:10 pm

what MKJ said

Post by **Pauly** » Tue Jan 02, 2007 6:11 pm

The LCD was better than the Plasma for games, but I don't play games any more. I'm an adult hehe

Post by **MKJ** » Tue Jan 02, 2007 6:15 pm

Post by **Don Carlos** » Tue Jan 02, 2007 6:39 pm

YourGrandpa wrote:Well if you've bought a shit Plasma and have an awesome LCD, that could explain your current situation.

not the case
the plasma in question was voted TV of the year in a few mags

And its up against this:

LG 32LX2R

Hardly the best LCD in the market, though not the worst

Post by **+JuggerNaut+** » Tue Jan 02, 2007 6:43 pm

then there's something wrong with it. how about the make/model, please.

Post by **Don Carlos** » Tue Jan 02, 2007 6:47 pm

Toshiba and i don't know the model number and i cant find out atm....

Post by **Pauly** » Tue Jan 02, 2007 6:48 pm

That's the LCD I had. Mate, it aint great. If that's better than your plasma then you are either blind or it's a shit plasma.

Post by **Don Carlos** » Tue Jan 02, 2007 7:09 pm

My mistake, its a HITACHI 42PD7200

https://www.displaytek.co.uk/shop/produ ... cts_id=599

Post by **R00k** » Tue Jan 02, 2007 7:19 pm

Weren't plasmas found to be more susceptible to screen burn-in after a while?

Post by **Pauly** » Tue Jan 02, 2007 7:20 pm

This is my one.

http://www.trustedreviews.com/tvs/revie ... -Plasma/p1
It's all down to personal preference I guess, but I am well happy with it and it's much better for films and TV then the LG LCD was.

Then again, it's more money than the LCD was, so an equivalent priced LCD would be just as good if not better, I suppose.

Either way, HD is the nuts.

Post by **Don Carlos** » Tue Jan 02, 2007 7:22 pm

HD is the nuts and thats all that matters

Nice TV btw pauly

Post by **MKJ** » Tue Jan 02, 2007 7:22 pm

Don Carlos wrote:My mistake, its a HITACHI 42PD7200

https://www.displaytek.co.uk/shop/produ ... cts_id=599

that looks mediocre at best
Teevee Of the Year or whatever the fuck it won doesnt mean its the best out there, its usually 'best bang for your buck' kinda deal, ease of use, number of connectors. picture quality is just one of the factors they average out with

Post by **Pauly** » Tue Jan 02, 2007 7:22 pm

R00k wrote:Weren't plasmas found to be more susceptible to screen burn-in after a while?

I read that, and it is something to consider when buyng one. LCD's are 'safer' but so far I have had no issues or problems with Plasma. Apart than tripping over my jaw when it hits the floor LOL.

Post by **R00k** » Tue Jan 02, 2007 7:23 pm

Is DLP not worth looking into? I've done a little reading on it, but I'm not sure I like the idea of so many more mechanical parts.

Post by **Doombrain** » Tue Jan 02, 2007 7:23 pm

Pauly wrote:This is my one.

http://www.trustedreviews.com/tvs/revie ... -Plasma/p1
It's all down to personal preference I guess, but I am well happy with it and it's much better for films and TV then the LG LCD was.

Then again, it's more money than the LCD was, so an equivalent priced LCD would be just as good if not better, I suppose.

Either way, HD is the nuts.

nail - head.

it's my preference to buy a LCD because ALL the plasmas i've seen don't stand up to a LCD of the same price

Post by **YourGrandpa** » Tue Jan 02, 2007 7:34 pm

In the US, Plasmas are considerably cheaper than LCDs. So you can get more bang for your buck, with as good or better picture quality from a Plasma. Besides, I would only be watching TV/Movies on it anway, so gaming use wouldn't matter.

Later this year I plan to replace my 65" projection TV with another big TV. I'd rather have a 60" Plasma than a 50" LCD, probably for less $$$ as well.

Post by **R00k** » Tue Jan 02, 2007 7:38 pm

Pauly wrote:
R00k wrote:Weren't plasmas found to be more susceptible to screen burn-in after a while?
I read that, and it is something to consider when buyng one. LCD's are 'safer' but so far I have had no issues or problems with Plasma. Apart than tripping over my jaw when it hits the floor LOL.

Gotcha. Well it's enough to make me shy away from plasma, if I'm going to be dropping that much cash on one.

Post by **DTS** » Wed Jan 03, 2007 12:14 am

Is rear projection better than LCD or plasma?
There are LCD rear projection HDTVs, are they better than all LCD?