LCD versus Plasma TV pricing

[Rouxenator]

If you connect a PC to your TV like some people then Full HD is a very nice thing to have.

 

[bradel]

I think for an enthusiast, buying the LCD HD type seems to be the right option. Would average Joe, like myself who just wants a bigger TV and some extra features e.g. HD really need to fork out extra for branded top of the range types, i don't think we would appreciate the difference never mind see the difference. Use it, don't use it.

 

[RogueTr00per]

I plan on upgrading to a 50"ish Full HD LCD or plasma in the next couple of months. The main use will be PC gaming plus a bit of normal PC use, movies, browsing etc etc. I have floor to ceiling, wall to wall windows in my lounge though so will probably stick to LCD unless I can be convinced otherwise. Have a 32" HD Ready LCD which has served me well for the last 2 years.

I read a guide that said that if PC use is required, then LCD is the way to go. Will try to find that guide and post it.

 

[RogueTr00per]

LCD VS PLASMA

This is one of the write ups I have read. Sorry, I don't have the source, this was emailed to me.

LCD VS PLASMA

LCD vs plasma television sets in South Africa and how to choose from the hundreds of makes and models available on the market is a question that many visitors often ask and a valid one as placed side by side they can be difficult to tell apart. There are differences though of course and we will touch on this briefly but as informatively as possible within the confines of this article. When making a decision to choose between buying an LCD or plasma TV you need to ask yourself two questions. Where do you plan to put the TV and what do you plan to watch on it?

First thing to note when comparing LCD vs plasma screen televisions is that the LCD TV is better in a bright room while a plasma TV is better in a dark one for instance if you watch programmes mostly in the evenings. If you are going to be using the set for video games or hook it up to a computer then LCD is the one to go for as they are less likely to experience “Burn-in” (caused by a static image being on the screen for too long). Plasma screens are the choice if you are watching a lot of movies and sports because of the often fast motion in many sports.

As far as price between the two is concerned there is not too much difference between the smaller sets. If you are looking to go very large with a flat panel screen then you need to go with the plasma and price will depend on picture quality, at the end of the day you get what you pay for so yes, more expensive is generally a better quality.

Looking at the two from a technical point of view the LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) is very similar to the calculators we used at school or even the screens you get now for your computer. With the Plasma it is very basically tiny gas plasma cells being fired around in the screen which is what helps towards giving the vibrant colour. Both are estimated at lasting for approximately 60,000 hours which translates to approximately 15 years of average television viewing although picture quality is likely to fade at just over half this time.

Lets sum this up briefly then…

PLASMA TV’S – Best For…

* Dark Rooms
* Fast Motion
* Sports and Movies
* Larger Sizes

LCD TV’S – Best For…

* Bright Rooms
* Video Game Systems
* Computer Hook-Up

Salespeople will always tell you that now is the best time to buy any screen so be careful when shopping around. The cost of these TV’s has dropped considerably over the last few years but are not expected to plummet so anytime from now on is in our opinion a good time to buy one. We hope that this brief article has shed some light on the differences between these sets and answered your question on what comparisons can be made between LCD vs plasma television.


FULL HD vs HD READY

Full HD vs HD ready television choices are an issue that consumers compare before buying a new set and there seems to be some confusion over the difference. Many people seem to be under the impression that HD ready simply means that a set is ready to pick up an HD television broadcasting signal, while the full HD sets not only pick up the broadcast signal but display everything in high definition, including all DVDs and programming. This is a misconception and we will do our best to explain the real difference here without getting into too much technical jargon.

The main difference between full HD and HD ready televisions is the resolution capabilities. A full HD displays a 1920×1080 signal at 1920×1080 whereas the HD ready will take the same signals and display them at the panels resolution, which is normally 1366×768. Deciding which solution to go for can be determined by the size of the screen itself. In our opinion, anything under 32″ and there’s not really much point in going for a full HD TV.

This type of thing can also depend on how good or bad your eyesight is. Some sales assistants may be of the opinion that most people cannot notice any difference between 720p and 1080p when viewing a screen below 50″ from a normal distance. The recommended thing to do is to let your own eyes help you make the decision. Sit or stand away from the television in the shop at the same sort of distance as you will be watching the screen from at your home. You may or may not notice any differences but if you do then you will be able to buy the one with the better picture according to your eyesight and not have to worry about the issues between full HD and HD ready TV sets.

 

[RogueTr00per]

Plasma TV vs. LCD

Here's another guide which goes into more detail I think. Have only pasted the intro as it's too long to paste the full thing

http://www.plasmatvbuyingguide.com/plasmatvreviews/plasma-vs-lcd.html
Plasma TV vs. LCD

Reviewer: Phil Connor
This is a complicated topic: when choosing between LCD and plasma TVs, you're actually selecting between two competing technologies, both of which achieve similar features (i.e., bright, crystal-clear images, super color saturated pictures) and come in similar packages (i.e., 3.5 to 5 inch depth flat screen casing). To complicate the decision-making process further, price and size are two previous considerations that are rapidly becoming non-issues as LCDs are now being made in larger sizes and at competing prices with plasma TVs.

Despite all these similarities, these technologies differ in how they process and display incoming video/computer signals.

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