Led versus lcd pros and cons please.

[Tallbut Buxomly]

Hi

What are the pros and cons led versus lcd as i can get my hands on a bravia led 37 inch for around 120 quid new and want to know if its worth it?

[Dr Doofenshmirtz]

At that price - isn't 'LED' just a reference to the backlighting, i.e. LED back light (or edge light), rather than CFL tube?

[PJ S]

LED is only a marketing term for the type of white light employed to shine through the LCD pixels that are still used to comprise the viewable screen.
If you want to see RGB LEDs in action, go to a sporting event and watch the advertising hoarding, the big screens, or a concert/TV studio using a "videowall".

[STiG911]

^ This is correct. LED TV's are becoming the norm now as they are more cost effective to produce and a lot more accurate than CCFL backlit screens.
It's worth mesaying that a 37" Sony LED for £120 sounds like a steal, BUT if it's a discounted early model, be wary as it's only within the last 9 to 10 months that Sony has got on top of niggles with their first sets that had bad uneven light patches.

[Tallbut Buxomly]

Cool thanks all. I have been out of the tv tech game the last year or three as my tv worked fine for me so this new LCD led thing threw me. Sadly the tv was sold out/discontinued.


Oh well life goes on.