Plasma vs. LCD

The lead tech guy here at ESPN was recently asked what he'd buy for his home... he replied that he really liked the Samsung DLP products.
I also hear good things about the Panasonic and Toshiba stuff.

IF your looking for best overall value I think best bang for the buck right now are LCD projection tv's.
That's what I'm leaning towards at the moment.

I don't think you can go wrong with Panasonic, they seem to be the leader in plasmas right now.

I was reading that the prices are starting to drop on the larger flat panel displays, so I figure by Christmas time, I may have to reward myself for a good year...

and I think I'll probably opt for LCD over Plasma...but we'll see.

Read up on screen resolutions. Alot of plasmas can't display full hi-def.
NFL is shot is 720P. Make sure the set you can buy can properly display it. If you dont, you will get a screen that looks like its chopped off in the corners. I have a friend with a dell plasma 42 inch, you can't even see the score...

Reviews:
TV Reviews: LCD, HDTV, Flat Screen & Plasma Televisions & more - CNET (http://reviews.cnet.com/Televisions/2001-6475_7-0.html?tag=promo.tv)

Resolutions:
HDTV-Resolution and TV Picture Quality (http://www.hdtvinfoport.com/HDTV-Resolution.html)

My best advice is go to the store and look at the tv's you like. Compare them to other floor models.


oh back on topic: The sony Sony KDS-R60XBR1 Reviews. Projection TVs Reviews by CNET. (http://reviews.cnet.com/Sony_KDS_R60XBR1/4505-6484_7-31481141.html?tag=tpr)

looks awesome!!! i dont know if they make a smaller version.

You should definately choose a projection-style TV over plasma for one simple reason: plasmas can't be repaired. They're basically disposable because of that reason.

Just buy a good 1080i projection TV and you'll be happy. I have a 42" Samsung and am VERY happy with it. It also cost a lot less than a plasma and I won't have to replace it if there's a problem down the road.

Read up on screen resolutions. Alot of plasmas can't display full hi-def.
NFL is shot is 720P. Make sure the set you can buy can properly display it. If you dont, you will get a screen that looks like its chopped off in the corners. I have a friend with a dell plasma 42 inch, you can't even see the score...

Reviews:
TV Reviews: LCD, HDTV, Flat Screen & Plasma Televisions & more - CNET (http://reviews.cnet.com/Televisions/2001-6475_7-0.html?tag=promo.tv)

Resolutions:
HDTV-Resolution and TV Picture Quality (http://www.hdtvinfoport.com/HDTV-Resolution.html)

My best advice is go to the store and look at the tv's you like. Compare them to other floor models.


oh back on topic: The sony Sony KDS-R60XBR1 Reviews. Projection TVs Reviews by CNET. (http://reviews.cnet.com/Sony_KDS_R60XBR1/4505-6484_7-31481141.html?tag=tpr)

looks awesome!!! i dont know if they make a smaller version.


I was also going to recomment CNET. They do a good job reviewing all aspects. I recently bought a 40" LCD Samsung and i'm very happy w/ it. The sound is not great but the picture is. Most of the time you'll be running the sound through a theatre system or stereo system anyway. I did some major research and finally decided to just get the one that looked the best and didn't cost the most.

The Phillips TVs I've seen all have wickedly reflective screens. Go with Panasonic.

Read up on screen resolutions. Alot of plasmas can't display full hi-def.
NFL is shot is 720P. Make sure the set you can buy can properly display it. If you dont, you will get a screen that looks like its chopped off in the corners. I have a friend with a dell plasma 42 inch, you can't even see the score...

Reviews:
TV Reviews: LCD, HDTV, Flat Screen & Plasma Televisions & more - CNET (http://reviews.cnet.com/Televisions/2001-6475_7-0.html?tag=promo.tv)

Resolutions:
HDTV-Resolution and TV Picture Quality (http://www.hdtvinfoport.com/HDTV-Resolution.html)

My best advice is go to the store and look at the tv's you like. Compare them to other floor models.


oh back on topic: The sony Sony KDS-R60XBR1 Reviews. Projection TVs Reviews by CNET. (http://reviews.cnet.com/Sony_KDS_R60XBR1/4505-6484_7-31481141.html?tag=tpr)

looks awesome!!! i dont know if they make a smaller version.

He cant see the score? Damn, I would have to exchange that.

They say, "Plasma is the choice now--but LCDs are gaining fast":
PCWorld.com - TV Screen Battle: Plasma vs. LCD (http://www.pcworld.com/news/article/0,aid,107907,00.asp)