HDTV Choice

B.O.F.H. said:
Sorry.. I tend to agree with Dolby on this one..

You HAVE to compare sets because you don't buy a general technology, you buy a specific set that implements a technology in a certain way.
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Kay now compare a 40" Series 5 50Hz LCD vs a 42" Series 4 plasma for TV/sport.
 
wow you guys giving it horns here... :)

can I please ask something here...

I'm on the verge of buying a Sony 32" full HD LCD (http://www.sony.co.za/product/kdl-32ex400) which I'm going to have connected to my PC to watch movies and series (also gonna play the odd game), and also to my DSTV to watch the odd rugby game and tennis.

Your thoughts?

no fighting now!!! :D
 
HTC_guy said:
I'm on the verge of buying a Sony 32" full HD LCD (http://www.sony.co.za/product/kdl-32ex400) which I'm going to have connected to my PC to watch movies and series (also gonna play the odd game), and also to my DSTV to watch the odd rugby game and tennis.
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Have you read?

Plasma is superior for motion, black level, white level, gray level, gaming, static images, brightness, fall off points and every other catagory. Ever.
 
HTC_guy said:
wow you guys giving it horns here... :)

can I please ask something here...

I'm on the verge of buying a Sony 32" full HD LCD (http://www.sony.co.za/product/kdl-32ex400) which I'm going to have connected to my PC to watch movies and series (also gonna play the odd game), and also to my DSTV to watch the odd rugby game and tennis.

Your thoughts?

no fighting now!!! :D
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You mentioned tennis. Going to be k@k on entry-mid range LCD with 50Hz as with most sport involving balls in motion. You need 100+Hz on LCD for decent sport/motion and cheapest 32" 100+Hz is about R8500.

Just go into the shop and see for yourself. Simple. :)
 
Dolby said:
Have you read?

Plasma is superior for motion, black level, white level, gray level, gaming, static images, brightness, fall off points and every other catagory. Ever.
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dude I dont appreciate the sarcasm

Im about to spend (for me) a lot of money, so Id appreciate some helpful advice

:rolleyes:

:D
 
HTC_guy said:
dude I dont appreciate the sarcasm

Im about to spend (for me) a lot of money, so Id appreciate some helpful advice

:rolleyes:

:D
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You coming Southern Suburbs way today?

Tuesday 14 December 2010
12:30 SHD World Team Tennis Final - Kansas City v Ny Sportimes
13:00 SS2 Venetian Tennis Showdown Soderling/Davydenko v Berdych/Ferrer
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I will prove to you that TV/sport/tennis owns on plasma.

We can watch on HD and SD.
 
PostmanPot said:
You mentioned tennis. Going to be k@k on entry-mid range LCD with 50Hz as with most sport involving balls in motion. You need 100+Hz on LCD for decent sport/motion and cheapest 32" 100+Hz is about R8500.

Just go into the shop and see for yourself. Simple. :)
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I must be honest this has crossed my mind as my friend has a plasma and tennis looks awesome on there (in SD) where LCD seems to look a bit :erm: Is that because of the refresh rate?

So would it be possible to spend the same amount and get a plasma full HD?
 
PostmanPot said:
You coming Southern Suburbs way today?



I will prove to you that TV/sport/tennis owns on plasma.

We can watch on HD and SD.
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no way Im going to get out of the office today :(

I owned a 32" samsung a while back and the tennis on there look quite bad, so now Im wondering
 
HTC_guy said:
I must be honest this has crossed my mind as my friend has a plasma and tennis looks awesome on there (in SD) where LCD seems to look a bit :erm: Is that because of the refresh rate?
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Whoa. Who would have thought that when we have clowns here saying a 50Hz LCD will be better for TV/sport than a 600Hz plasma? :rolleyes:

Yes it's because of plasma's fast response time. There is no artifacting/motion blur, which you get with LCD.

So would it be possible to spend the same amount and get a plasma full HD?
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Game somewhere (hopefully all stores) has/had the Samsung 50" full HD plasma + Blu-ray player for R11,999. I'm guessing if you gave them back the Blu-ray player you could knock around R1000 off the price.
 
i srsly cant afford that... :( My budget is around R5500

:(

if I upgrade to HD dstv then that would be fine on LCD right?
 
HTC_guy said:
i srsly cant afford that... :( My budget is around R5500

:(
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Then get the Samsung 42" PS42C430 at around R5600.

It's HD, but from viewing distance you won't be able to tell the difference from FHD.

I have the PS42C450. Same panel. I am still jaw-dropped at how awesome Alice and Avatar 1080p rips look.

:whistle:
 
HTC_guy said:
i srsly cant afford that... :( My budget is around R5500

:(

if I upgrade to HD dstv then that would be fine on LCD right?
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The picture would be much better, but you will still have motion blur problems, since your budget only caters for entry-mid LCD/non 100+Hz LCD.
 
HTC_guy said:
dude I dont appreciate the sarcasm
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Ok ok ok ...

My 'thing' has always been that LCD isn't nearly as bad as people (read : Postman) try make out. He seems very intent on persuading everyone to buy a plasma and you really need to sift through what he says to find anything of value. When you add the fact that he's never had an LCD, he's anti LCD/pro plasma debates lose credibility.

That said - he's right on the motion of the budget doesn't extend to a 100hz LCD. A plasma would more than likel be a better option than a 50hz LCD screen.
 
PostmanPot said:
The picture would be much better, but you will still have motion blur problems, since your budget only caters for entry-mid LCD/non 100+Hz LCD.
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True. I saw this for myself this weekend in a store that had a 42" Philips LCD placed next to a Samsung Plasma of the same siza. The motion on the plasma is as real as reality gets and the glossy screen on the plasma delivers softer, deeper and more natural colours.
 
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