Pros and cons of what TV

[megy]

Hi all,

There are numerous threads on what TV etc and this got me thinking, what are the pros and cons of the 3 main TV types, Plasma, LCD and LED for a TV up to about 50 inch in size and for DVD and Blu-Ray use along with Net and Network connection if the TV has the availability.

I have heard plasma has to be run in, and that LCD is only really good for the smaller screens up to about 32 inch but these were both things I heard a few years back so are they still valid points to consider.

So, this isnt a what TV thread as such, and so much of what I read at the mo seems to recommend the current Panasonic range, but want to get a better idea of whats best to look out for.

Edited by megy on Thursday 15th September 11:51

[Disco You]

Plasmas no longer need to be run in.

[grumbledoak]

Our 36" Philips LCD is very good. We bought the more recent (faster response) version so we could watch the Rugby.

[Megaflow]

Not quite, the biggest OLED tv on sale is 15" and costs £1500.

Anything bigger than this or cheaper is an LED backlit LCD.

Edit: for that funny symbol my iphone insists on putting in front of the £ sign.

Edited by Megaflow on Thursday 15th September 19:49

[PhilboSE]

Go and take a look. It'll be your eyes using the telly.

Personally, I prefer the look of a plasma. More natural colours, greater contrast, deeper blacks.

And once someone pointed out the "aura" around moving areas of high contrast (e.g. people in front of a background!) on an LCD screen, I couldn't see beyond it.

Plasmas reputedly get better after a period of usage, but I've found mine excellent from the get go. I calibrated one (55VT30) fresh out of the box and will do so again after it's been used a bit to see if there's been any drift.