Post by: Killa420 on November 01, 2005, 08:15:00 PM
I have $3000 to spend $3500 max. I want a 42" tv for sure I know. However I dont know anything about plasma vs lcd. I have read some stuff that says lcd is better and last longer or you can change a bulb or something if they burn out and you cant on a plasma tv. But then they say lcd leaves ghost trails on some stuff thats moving quick and plasma doesnt? Which would be better for using the 360 with? Thats my main question. Also, if ya'll have $3000 to spend on a 42 " tv, what would you get? Any links or anything would be really helpful. I cant stand going to bestbuy or something and people trying to sell me stupid crap that I dont need or dont want. Thanks in advance.
Post by: VOlition on November 01, 2005, 08:17:00 PM
Post by: Killa420 on November 01, 2005, 08:40:00 PM
Post by: pingrr on November 01, 2005, 08:47:00 PM
I would recomend LCD over plasma for gaming.
Post by: LowProfileWurm on November 01, 2005, 08:52:00 PM
Post by: Killa420 on November 01, 2005, 08:58:00 PM
How do you exactly burn a plasma tv? Like if I had a game paused and left the tv on for hours or something?
Post by: JEB-101 on November 01, 2005, 09:03:00 PM
QUOTE(Killa420 @ Nov 2 2005, 02:09 AM)
How do you exactly burn a plasma tv? Like if I had a game paused and left the tv on for hours or something?
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Title: Lcd Or Plasma ?
Post by: tonloc79 on November 01, 2005, 09:04:00 PM
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Post by: tonloc79 on November 01, 2005, 09:04:00 PM
QUOTE(Killa420 @ Nov 2 2005, 06:09 AM)
Ah, forgot they had that section of the forums.
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Title: Lcd Or Plasma ?
Post by: Dipset_Juelz on November 01, 2005, 09:09:00 PM
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the brightness starts to diminish the MOMENT you first turn a plasma on, so unless you have 3,000 for a tv every 5 or 6 years i say go with lcd, you will be just as happy
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Title: Lcd Or Plasma ?
Post by: cliffy88 on November 01, 2005, 09:38:00 PM
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http://www.bestbuy.c...d=1112808997121
Thats what I got. I don't know that much about tv's, but I looked into them and ended up with this one. I can't stand buying anything small from a best buy because I can always get it cheaper of newegg or ebay. However this was a good piece of money and if something were to happen to it I'd want to be able to get it fixed easily. The serveice plan wasn't that bad for the three year deal, plus they threw in the 500 dollar stand for free. Then all the reward zone points I got back. I purchased this back when it had a 200 or so instant rebate with it, so I think I got a great deal. I know you said you only wanted a 42...but still I thought I'd through it in.
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Title: Lcd Or Plasma ?
Post by: Killa420 on November 01, 2005, 10:01:00 PM
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Ya, thats a nice tv to. I am pushing it since my room is pretty small with a 44" but maby after some rearrangeing I could get a 50" or so inch in here. I think I will definiltly get a lcd tv b/c I dont want to have to buy another one in a couple of years if plasmas go bad. It took me almost a year to save up the money I have to blow for this tv.
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Title: Lcd Or Plasma ?
Post by: tirri313 on November 01, 2005, 10:50:00 PM
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Post by: Dipset_Juelz on November 01, 2005, 09:09:00 PM
Post by: cliffy88 on November 01, 2005, 09:38:00 PM
Thats what I got. I don't know that much about tv's, but I looked into them and ended up with this one. I can't stand buying anything small from a best buy because I can always get it cheaper of newegg or ebay. However this was a good piece of money and if something were to happen to it I'd want to be able to get it fixed easily. The serveice plan wasn't that bad for the three year deal, plus they threw in the 500 dollar stand for free. Then all the reward zone points I got back. I purchased this back when it had a 200 or so instant rebate with it, so I think I got a great deal. I know you said you only wanted a 42...but still I thought I'd through it in.
Post by: Killa420 on November 01, 2005, 10:01:00 PM
Post by: tirri313 on November 01, 2005, 10:50:00 PM
QUOTE(Killa420 @ Nov 2 2005, 12:51 AM)
Dam, thats a nice tv and only for $2500? Hell yea. I could buy some more games. Anyone else have any suggestions?
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Title: Lcd Or Plasma ?
Post by: Deftech on November 01, 2005, 10:58:00 PM
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I dislike both but if I had to chose, Id get an LCD over Plasma.
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Post by: dulow on November 01, 2005, 11:22:00 PM
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WOW so much wrong info on plasma displays....Read up-----a lot has changed since you last checked burn in maybe but with all new plasma display implanting some sort of safety guard against it (pixel shifting) you have to try pretty damn hard to burn something in your screen ---7 years max at full brightness maybe true for your 1st and 2nd generation plasma displays....Try 27 years now.....Plasma are in the 5th and 7th generations now and with prices falling so fast why not invest in a great tv.....
http://www.plasmatvbuyingguide.com/
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Title: Lcd Or Plasma ?
Post by: dulow on November 02, 2005, 12:23:00 AM
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I guess it all comes down to choice it dont matter what the other guy/girl has are says its your money and your eyes......Pick what you like......
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Post by: Deftech on November 02, 2005, 01:32:00 AM
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Post by: Deftech on November 01, 2005, 10:58:00 PM
Post by: dulow on November 01, 2005, 11:22:00 PM
http://www.plasmatvbuyingguide.com/
Post by: dulow on November 02, 2005, 12:23:00 AM
Post by: Deftech on November 02, 2005, 01:32:00 AM
QUOTE(h23jdmlude @ Nov 2 2005, 02:03 AM)
i just got a mitsubishi 52" with the DLP technology , by texas instruments.. the picture on there is amazing . 
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Post by: boxrocker on November 02, 2005, 06:48:00 AM
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I've gotten my TV search down to a 52 in Mitsubishi, the new 1080p one. As soon as the 360 comes in, I'm hooking that bad boy up to it to test.
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Title: Lcd Or Plasma ?
Post by: Necrophiliac on November 02, 2005, 08:53:00 AM
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Post by: boxrocker on November 02, 2005, 06:48:00 AM
Post by: Necrophiliac on November 02, 2005, 08:53:00 AM
QUOTE(dulow @ Nov 2 2005, 02:33 AM)
WOW so much wrong info on plasma displays....Read up-----a lot has changed since you last checked burn in maybe but with all new plasma display implanting some sort of safety guard against it (pixel shifting) you have to try pretty damn hard to burn something in your screen ---7 years max at full brightness maybe true for your 1st and 2nd generation plasma displays....Try 27 years now.....Plasma are in the 5th and 7th generations now and with prices falling so fast why not invest in a great tv.....
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Title: Lcd Or Plasma ?
Post by: Chancer on November 02, 2005, 09:05:00 AM
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Because Sony have dropped all but one size now from their Manufacturing and that will be next. The TLO for Sony told me last time he visited that there had been too many problems with the Plasma range.
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Title: Lcd Or Plasma ?
Post by: xboxmodder4life on November 02, 2005, 10:32:00 AM
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^you talk about false info and then go on and give some your self. All samsung DLP's dont have a delay it's only some. This issue had to do with the DLP chip in a few of the samsung models not all. MY friend had a first generation DLP 50inch and it has no issues with delay at all. Alot of the delay issues were also because of the conversion from 480i to 720p. On some of the earlier DLP chips in the samsungs this caused lag.
My personal opinion is CRT>DLP>LCD>PLASMA
For gaming i would choose a dlp or crt. My toshiba CRT rear projection 46inch produces incredible picture especially when watching any animated movie in HD. HDTV looks amazing too especially Disovery HD. Xbox looks good to. I cant wait to hook up a 360 to it.
Again for me LCD's just dont do it for me. But i would choose a LCD over a plasma any day.
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Post by: hamwbone on November 02, 2005, 11:45:00 AM
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i personally prefer DLP and CRT. right now i have a 55 inch wide HD crt projection TV which still looks great (expect for the friggin over scan, ughhhhhh) my next purchase will most likely be a DLP in the 65-70 inch range. just my personal prefrence.
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Title: Lcd Or Plasma ?
Post by: ikecomp on November 02, 2005, 03:08:00 PM
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Post by: Chancer on November 02, 2005, 09:05:00 AM
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prices falling so fast why not invest in a great tv..
Because Sony have dropped all but one size now from their Manufacturing and that will be next. The TLO for Sony told me last time he visited that there had been too many problems with the Plasma range.
Post by: xboxmodder4life on November 02, 2005, 10:32:00 AM
My personal opinion is CRT>DLP>LCD>PLASMA
For gaming i would choose a dlp or crt. My toshiba CRT rear projection 46inch produces incredible picture especially when watching any animated movie in HD. HDTV looks amazing too especially Disovery HD. Xbox looks good to. I cant wait to hook up a 360 to it.
Again for me LCD's just dont do it for me. But i would choose a LCD over a plasma any day.
Post by: hamwbone on November 02, 2005, 11:45:00 AM
Post by: ikecomp on November 02, 2005, 03:08:00 PM
QUOTE(boxrocker @ Nov 2 2005, 08:59 AM)
As soon as the 360 comes in, I'm hooking that bad boy up to it to test.
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Title: Lcd Or Plasma ?
Post by: Foe-hammer on November 02, 2005, 05:25:00 PM
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I have played the xbox on all formats, and here is my conclusion.
Plasma > CRT > DLP > LCD.
LCD is far and away the worst for gaming; colors are not as vibrant, and no true blacks.
Plasma's have the best overall picture quality, in terms of color vibrance, clarity, and brightness. They are the most expensive for a reason. You get what you pay for.
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Title: Lcd Or Plasma ?
Post by: Killa420 on November 02, 2005, 07:49:00 PM
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So DLP or CRT is the best for gaming over lcd or plasma? Are they cheaper or more expensive than plasma / lcd ? Also do dlp's or crt's last longer than plasma / lcd ?
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Post by: throwingks on November 02, 2005, 07:58:00 PM
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CRT is best for gaming. Last longest too.
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Post by: Necrophiliac on November 02, 2005, 08:42:00 PM
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Post by: Dipset_Juelz on November 02, 2005, 09:28:00 PM
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for plasma monitors is there a feature that like every 15 or 20 min the screen "shakes" or does some weird picture transition that will last like a second or too to help wipe the static image on the screen
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Title: Lcd Or Plasma ?
Post by: throwingks on November 02, 2005, 09:59:00 PM
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I think you mean degauss. I have never heard of an auto deguass other than when the power switch is turned on.
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Title: Lcd Or Plasma ?
Post by: adifel on November 03, 2005, 01:43:00 AM
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I'm a gamer and I've been looking for a "perfect" tv for games too and what I got is a 50" DLP, highly recommended by "XBOX 360 - the complete launch guide" magazine made by the editors of "Official XBOX Magazine", which contains everything you wanna know about XBOX 360. Anyway their ratings for TVs are:
LCD - 8
DLP - 9
Plasma - 6
CRT - 7
with lots of arguments pro/against. You should check it. I like the DLP but I can't compare with others, I haven't any chance to get to play on any of them yet.
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Title: Lcd Or Plasma ?
Post by: yoricksdeath on November 03, 2005, 08:34:00 AM
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double post.
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Title: Lcd Or Plasma ?
Post by: twistedsymphony on November 03, 2005, 09:29:00 AM
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Post by: Foe-hammer on November 02, 2005, 05:25:00 PM
Plasma > CRT > DLP > LCD.
LCD is far and away the worst for gaming; colors are not as vibrant, and no true blacks.
Plasma's have the best overall picture quality, in terms of color vibrance, clarity, and brightness. They are the most expensive for a reason. You get what you pay for.
Post by: Killa420 on November 02, 2005, 07:49:00 PM
Post by: throwingks on November 02, 2005, 07:58:00 PM
Post by: Necrophiliac on November 02, 2005, 08:42:00 PM
Post by: Dipset_Juelz on November 02, 2005, 09:28:00 PM
Post by: throwingks on November 02, 2005, 09:59:00 PM
Post by: adifel on November 03, 2005, 01:43:00 AM
LCD - 8
DLP - 9
Plasma - 6
CRT - 7
with lots of arguments pro/against. You should check it. I like the DLP but I can't compare with others, I haven't any chance to get to play on any of them yet.
Post by: yoricksdeath on November 03, 2005, 08:34:00 AM
Post by: twistedsymphony on November 03, 2005, 09:29:00 AM
QUOTE(Necrophiliac @ Nov 2 2005, 11:53 PM)
I want to get a new TV too but the problem is that I have a damn fireplace in the middle of my gaming room and Im tired of watching TV on an angle while having my 7.1 surround system set up as if the TV is in the middle of the room. It looks like my only options would be LCD or Plasma but it looks like for games that constantly have heads up displays on the screen (most games) plasma would be no good and LCD looks too washed out.
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Title: Lcd Or Plasma ?
Post by: LowProfileWurm on November 03, 2005, 09:47:00 AM
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Post by: LowProfileWurm on November 03, 2005, 09:47:00 AM
QUOTE(twistedsymphony @ Nov 3 2005, 01:40 PM)
Why not get a projector and a remote screen..
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Post by: twistedsymphony on November 03, 2005, 09:50:00 AM
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Twisted... for shame! Promoting Yanni!?! Ewww. 
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Post by: yoricksdeath on November 03, 2005, 09:51:00 AM
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Yea a projector is always another option, have one hooked up in the house too, played Xbox on it for a while, but couldnt get used to the size. Heres two pics of the projector running.
Post by: twistedsymphony on November 03, 2005, 09:50:00 AM
QUOTE(LowProfileWurm @ Nov 3 2005, 12:58 PM)
Twisted... for shame! Promoting Yanni!?! Ewww. Post by: yoricksdeath on November 03, 2005, 09:51:00 AM