LCD Vs Plasma

[matc]

I'm looking for a new TV for the living room, something about 40-42" and on a stand so not worried about wall hanging capabilities. Anyway after having a wonder around the usual shops today I was suprised by how much of a minefield it is. I am really after some advice as to what would best suit my needs; It would be used occasionally for gaming (xbox360), but mostly for watching SKY (not HD yet).

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

Mat

[Plotloss]

Rough budget?

[kieran2006]

Plasma's better than LCD for sure, has much better contrast. Because LCD screens are backlight, black doesn't look that black.

[vonhosen]

matc said:

I'm looking for a new TV for the living room, something about 40-42" and on a stand so not worried about wall hanging capabilities. Anyway after having a wonder around the usual shops today I was suprised by how much of a minefield it is. I am really after some advice as to what would best suit my needs; It would be used occasionally for gaming (xbox360), but mostly for watching SKY (not HD yet).

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

Mat

Personally I prefer plasma.
www.avforums.com should be of help.

[matc]

Probably looking to spend about £900-£1k. I was a bit dubious of Plasma before but the quailty of the pictures i've seen on some today were very good and looked a lot sharper than the equvelent LCD.

[off_again]

Go with what ever Plotloss says..... he knows these things....

Edited by off_again on Friday 27th April 19:09

[kieran2006]

The best thing about LCD screens is that the're flat, therefore they look cool. Plasma's and decent CRT's are better in terms of picture quality.

[Tunku]

kieran2006 said:

The best thing about LCD screens is that the're flat, therefore they look cool. Plasma's and decent CRT's are better in terms of picture quality.

My new CRT is flat, receives digital, has a 100z refresh rate, and because it is on a stand with dvd recorders, takes up no more room that an LCD or Plasma. Has a brilliant picture though. Cost was bugger all compared to LCD/Plasma.

[Plotloss]

matc said:

Probably looking to spend about £900-£1k. I was a bit dubious of Plasma before but the quailty of the pictures i've seen on some today were very good and looked a lot sharper than the equvelent LCD.

Panasonic 42PX70B On a cabinet (£1078), wall mounted (£898) or a pedestal (£924).

Or

Hitachi 42PD9700 on the James Bond stand at £869.99 (which for the quality of television that it is, is astonishing value)

[shnozz]

I have a plasma for TV, an LCD for the playstation and another smallish LCD for the bedroom TV. I personally think the plasma is the daddy for films.

Edited by shnozz on Friday 27th April 19:29

[jonseyworld]

I always though that LCD was better for your smaller size (up to 37" where as your council estate 42+ inch was better with plasma.

[grant.d]

Iv got an LCD for my Xbox 360 and generally just watching tv and stuff and I find it very good

[huge]

Personally speaking,I got a Sony Bravia 42" in the New Year sales.....v v pleased with it...I reckoned (after a bit of research) that there isn't much to choose between LCD and Plasma.....but Im sure there are plenty of TV geeks who will disagree.I was told that above roughly 38" to go for a plasma,but couldnt see much difference in the showroom tbh,and certainly not disappointed with my choice.

[sa_20v]

Sony have stopped making plasma if that tells us anything...

I've just bought this beauty:
www.play.com/Electronics/Electronics/4-/3062321/Samsung_40_LE40F71BX_1080P_Full_HD_Ready_Widescreen_LCD_TV/Product.html

[vonhosen]

sa_20v said:

Sony have stopped making plasma if that tells us anything...

I've just bought this beauty:
www.play.com/Electronics/Electronics/4-/3062321/Samsung_40_LE40F71BX_1080P_Full_HD_Ready_Widescreen_LCD_TV/Product.html

They didn't make their own glass to start with, mostly using Fujitsu/Hitachi.

[Lagerlout]

Not sure at that budget but I can confirm that plasma blows LCD into the weeds. Proper blacks and better skin tones. I'd recommend Pioneer - superb units.

[sa_20v]

Lagerlout said:

Not sure at that budget but I can confirm that plasma blows LCD into the weeds. Proper blacks and better skin tones. I'd recommend Pioneer - superb units.

Agreed, although LCD is getting closer - especially the LCOS stuff.

[Nickyboy]

Lagerlout said:

Not sure at that budget but I can confirm that plasma blows LCD into the weeds. Proper blacks and better skin tones. I'd recommend Pioneer - superb units.

Agreed, smaller LCD's are excellent but the bigger screens make plasma a lot better. The new Digital Pioneer plasmas are mind blowing. I quite fancy the new Pioneer 60" but at £6k its a little out of my range lol

[chris_tivver]

In terms of reliability I think you'll find LCD is better, as a result on average the through life costs of LCD are way below those of plasma even where the purchase price is the same.

Of course if you reckon that you'll throw it away in a year because something better again will be available and you like new technology then that doesn't matter.

Thats based on my work, I have a small CRT which I hardly ever watch so what do I know?

[E38]

Can you still get CRT tvs? I havnt seen any for a long time and assume they have been phased out due to the idiot public thinking thinner is better...

Can you get a 1080p >32inch CRT ? I couldn't give a stuff about space saving as I have plenty of it!

If not someone recommend me a good 1080p tele, less than £3K, closer to £1K

Cheers