Comparisons Between Plasma TV and LCD TV Questions

What is the difference between plasma tv with lcd tv? Both models are likely same but i'm counfused about their differences between both types of tv's.

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Plamas have better viewing angles, black-levels, and no motion-blur. LCDs are cheaper, doesn't reflect as much light, and waste less electricity.

with plasma if you sit in like a bad angle you wwont see the pivture. LCD you can view it at any angel and still see the picture

with plasma if you sit in like a bad angle you wwont see the pivture. LCD you can view it at any angel and still see the picture

eo_the_shaman

just to let you know you have them round the wrong way

above all it's nitpicking, they are both good..LCD technology has seriously caught up to Plasma. top end plasma may still be slightly better (blacks), but companies are focusing on LCD/LED technology. Plasma is on the way out.

What is the difference between plasma tv with lcd tv? Both models are likely same but i'm counfused about their differences between both types of tv's.

amirzaim

Supposedly ,LCD's last much longer, but I don't see that as necessarily true, because by time your Plasma kicks the dust, you'll been done moved on to way better technology. Lastly, LCD's can be had in any type of lit room without worrying about reflections etc. Anyone else can add to this if they'd like.

EDIT: Almost forgot, Plasma's are cheaper than LCD's, so that's a plus-plus.

What is the difference between plasma tv with lcd tv? Both models are likely same but i'm counfused about their differences between both types of tv's.

amirzaim

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What is the difference between plasma tv with lcd tv? Both models are likely same but i'm counfused about their differences between both types of tv's.

StealthKnife

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What is the difference between plasma tv with lcd tv? Both models are likely same but i'm counfused about their differences between both types of tv's.

LoserMike

it really depends on the specific set and your own personal prefs. i have an lcd and i love it. my folks have a plasma which they love but to me the picture looks grainy.. best advice is to shop around and decide what you like by looking at lots of setscomp_atkins

Agree to that, I've got a Sharp LCD HDTV and an HP plasma. The picture of LCD looks good in the living room where most people can see it from the front. Plasma is also good, but not good for your electricity bills.

Plasma.

Bummer because the best mfgr(Pioneer)is backing out of the market.

i believe sony has stopped making plasma'sstarwarsjunky

[QUOTE="starwarsjunky"]i believe sony has stopped making plasma'smotherboop

Sony is in the market, but they sat on the "sidelines" while other companies became more popular for Plasmas. With quality of LCDs evolving and new technology arriving I think Plasma will be phased out eventually.

Good plasma's don't have reflection problems. Pioneer Kuro's for example. They have an almost 160 degree viewing angle. Do Not Burn-In. and have no motion blur. they are by far the superior televisionharless

hiii there...its very difficult to compare them but plasma outperforms lcd in area of picture quality which is very important...plasmas are perfect for gaming as it can render moving images and motion flow with ease...but lower power consumption makes lcd a good eco product than a plasma...

Plasma has the best image quality, but it tends to degrade rather quickly compared to other display types.

LCD is generally accepted as the best balance between quality, Longevity, and price.

Other projection based displays can last longer than LCD, but you have to replace the bulb to the projector every 6000 to 8000 hours of use.

Plasma has the best image quality, but it tends to degrade rather quickly compared to other display types.

LCD is generally accepted as the best balance between quality, Longevity, and price.

Other projection based displays can last longer than LCD, but you have to replace the bulb to the projector every 6000 to 8000 hours of use.

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Plasma has the best image quality, but it tends to degrade rather quickly compared to other display types.

LCD is generally accepted as the best balance between quality, Longevity, and price.

Other projection based displays can last longer than LCD, but you have to replace the bulb to the projector every 6000 to 8000 hours of use.

motherboop

sounds like a spot of bad luck, or a devective TV/bulb.

Also, how old is the TV? I know that older models use phosphors which tend to burn out causing everything to have a greenish tint.

[QUOTE="motherboop"][QUOTE="swazidoughman"]

Plasma has the best image quality, but it tends to degrade rather quickly compared to other display types.

LCD is generally accepted as the best balance between quality, Longevity, and price.

Other projection based displays can last longer than LCD, but you have to replace the bulb to the projector every 6000 to 8000 hours of use.

sounds like a spot of bad luck, or a devective TV/bulb.

Also, how old is the TV? I know that older models use phosphors which tend to burn out causing everything to have a greenish tint.

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[QUOTE="motherboop"] Get this- i work at a nursing home, we have a 65' Sony Projection TV for the residents, and the bulb usually only lasts about a couple years or so. It just died on us last month, and after getting the $125 replacement bulb, it too is going dead, with the yellow/greenish color saturating the screen.motherboop

sounds like a spot of bad luck, or a devective TV/bulb.

Also, how old is the TV? I know that older models use phosphors which tend to burn out causing everything to have a greenish tint.

I have a Rear Projection from around that time and it too is getting green :P

Plasma has the best image quality, but it tends to degrade rather quickly compared to other display types.

LCD is generally accepted as the best balance between quality, Longevity, and price.

Other projection based displays can last longer than LCD, but you have to replace the bulb to the projector every 6000 to 8000 hours of use.

swazidoughman

Plasmas manufactured over the last couple of years have the same half life as LCD's (60,000 hours) so the degrading comment is incorrect.

http://www.plasmatvbuyingguide.com/plasmatv/plasmatv-lifespan.html

[QUOTE="swazidoughman"]

Plasma has the best image quality, but it tends to degrade rather quickly compared to other display types.

LCD is generally accepted as the best balance between quality, Longevity, and price.

Other projection based displays can last longer than LCD, but you have to replace the bulb to the projector every 6000 to 8000 hours of use.

rastan

Plasmas manufactured over the last couple of years have the same half life as LCD's (60,000 hours) so the degrading comment is incorrect.

http://www.plasmatvbuyingguide.com/plasmatv/plasmatv-lifespan.html

Manufacturers often lie about such numbers.

It never ceases to amaze me just how wrong the manufacturer contrast figures actually are when measured, how they come to those numbers really is a complete mystery to me.

As for which tv, i have an lcd cause my budget would only stretch to that tech for a full hd model but if money was no object then i would buy a plasma no hesitation at all.

If u can find a pioneer kuro then by it right now because pioneer themselves have stated they expect to have sold their complete stock of these fantastic tv's by march '10 so get one whilst u can.

On a side note though, apparently a number of the engineers from the kuro team have left pioneer and moved over to panasonic one of the only big names that still makes plasma displays. An intriguing development if ever i heard one.

LCDs once had some clear advantages over plasma, but nowadays the gap seems to have closed in plasma's favour. Burn-in is not as big a problem for plasma TVs as it was a few years ago, and while LCD screens still last longer there have been efforts made to extend the life of plasma TVs considerably. You can expect a good plasma to last tens of thousands of hours now ie. many many years. Not many people will keep their plasma TVs long enough to see it die. Price of plasma TVs has also gone down, at least from what i've seen in stores. You can now get a good plasma for only a bit more than an LCD - worth it in my opinion for the better blacks and contrast.

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Plasma has the best image quality, but it tends to degrade rather quickly compared to other display types.

LCD is generally accepted as the best balance between quality, Longevity, and price.

Other projection based displays can last longer than LCD, but you have to replace the bulb to the projector every 6000 to 8000 hours of use.

rastan

Plasmas manufactured over the last couple of years have the same half life as LCD's (60,000 hours) so the degrading comment is incorrect.

http://www.plasmatvbuyingguide.com/plasmatv/plasmatv-lifespan.html

[QUOTE="motherboop"][QUOTE="starwarsjunky"]i believe sony has stopped making plasma'slvgaming

Sony is in the market, but they sat on the "sidelines" while other companies became more popular for Plasmas. With quality of LCDs evolving and new technology arriving I think Plasma will be phased out eventually.

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[QUOTE="swazidoughman"]

Plasma has the best image quality, but it tends to degrade rather quickly compared to other display types.

LCD is generally accepted as the best balance between quality, Longevity, and price.

Other projection based displays can last longer than LCD, but you have to replace the bulb to the projector every 6000 to 8000 hours of use.

-GeordiLaForge-

Plasmas manufactured over the last couple of years have the same half life as LCD's (60,000 hours) so the degrading comment is incorrect.

http://www.plasmatvbuyingguide.com/plasmatv/plasmatv-lifespan.html

actually all TV's fade over time but with a plasma you can turn the brightness up unlike and LCD. once that bulb starts dimming you cant do anything.

Plasma's use alot more electricity, have a shorter lfe span, and get pretty hot. Plus they've had a pretty bad track record. I went with an LCD, and I don't regret it one bit...-GeordiLaForge-

False, False, and False. Newer plasma's do not necesarily use more electricity, they do not have a shorter life-span (actually current LCD's and plasmas have the same half-life (half as bright as original) of 60,000 hours), with newer plasmas using less enegy, they also aren't as hot. The track record of Pioneer, Panasonic, and Samsung plasmas have been very good. I've seen some good LCD pictures and some very bad ones. Same for plasma. That being said, I've not seen a an LCD perform as well as the Pioneer Kuros or upper end Panasonic's and dollar for dollar, I've not seen an LCD set with a better picture for the same money as a comaparably sized plasma.

[QUOTE="-GeordiLaForge-"]Plasma's use alot more electricity, have a shorter lfe span, and get pretty hot. Plus they've had a pretty bad track record. I went with an LCD, and I don't regret it one bit...rastan

False, False, and False. Newer plasma's do not necesarily use more electricity, they do not have a shorter life-span (actually current LCD's and plasmas have the same half-life (half as bright as original) of 60,000 hours), with newer plasmas using less enegy, they also aren't as hot. The track record of Pioneer, Panasonic, and Samsung plasmas have been very good. I've seen some good LCD pictures and some very bad ones. Same for plasma. That being said, I've not seen a an LCD perform as well as the Pioneer Kuros or upper end Panasonic's and dollar for dollar, I've not seen an LCD set with a better picture for the same money as a comaparably sized plasma.

I think new plasma tv's are a excellent choice. They are cheaper than quality LCD tv's and have much better picture quality. Plasma tv is not a dead technolgy. Recent plasmas from Panasonic and Samsung are amazing with only 1 inch thick bezels, low power consumption, amazing contrast ratio's and burn in is a thing of the past. I bought a 54 in Panasonic plasma and i am very happy with it. I did try the new 240 hz Samsung LCD with the LED backlight and hated it; the picture quality was no where near the plasma quality and it cost thousands of dollars more. You will get better bang for your buck if you get a plasma.

burn-in is not even a problem with plasmas really. once i had godfather part 3 on and it had black bars on the top and bottom. i was only flicking through channels but i accidently watched the whole of the film without changing the screen size to get rid of black bars. obviouslt gf3 is a pretty long film and afterwards there was no burn-in whatsoever. and this was when my tv was new so its none of that "give it 100 hours" crap. R_MAHIL

I'm not so mucha fan boy as someone who can truly appreciate one of the best TV's on the market at any price. I don't personally own one, but I have seen them and loved the picture. I personally own a Panasonic LCD projector that displays a pretty good picture itself on my 96" screen.rastan

Plasmas are hands down better. LCDs have the marketing and buzz though. LCD's are also cheaper to manufacture, especially in smaller sizes, so most dealers push them over Plasma. There really is no comparison in terms of PQ though.