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Ok, I want to answer but I don't know that much.
LCD are more expensive than the HDTV RP LCD's which are pretty new, I think as new as the DLP's.
I know the replacement bulbs for the dlp's and the hdtv rp lcd's run aroud 200 and change and last about 20,000 hours. I don't know how long the lcd's are supposed to last.
They are all supposed to be burn proof but I have heard a rumour that an LCD experienced burn in earlier this year.
I personally like the HDTV RP LCD's esp. the Sony XBR.
Now can you buy me one?
LCD are more expensive than the HDTV RP LCD's which are pretty new, I think as new as the DLP's.
I know the replacement bulbs for the dlp's and the hdtv rp lcd's run aroud 200 and change and last about 20,000 hours. I don't know how long the lcd's are supposed to last.
They are all supposed to be burn proof but I have heard a rumour that an LCD experienced burn in earlier this year.
I personally like the HDTV RP LCD's esp. the Sony XBR.
Now can you buy me one?
Plasma has superior depth portrayal.
I have an LCD screen in the kitchen, a regular plasma in the living room and an HD Plasma in the media room - there is a difference - if you like movies or watching sports it will show...
if you are casual viewer then LCD uis fine.
I have an LCD screen in the kitchen, a regular plasma in the living room and an HD Plasma in the media room - there is a difference - if you like movies or watching sports it will show...
if you are casual viewer then LCD uis fine.
MattTheSkywalker said:
You have to compare ALL the TV`s with HD tv and signals. I did`nt even know that plasma came in nonHD variety. I know that LCD comes with regular AND HD models.
They say the blacks on LCD is not as good as the Plasma as Matt is saying. But I`m sure with a top of the line LCD HD You `ll be very happy.
IMO If you don`t care about space/asthetics I would go with the Rear projection HD or DLP TV.
I think it's also a huge money thing. Plasma televisions are freaking obscenly expensive.
http://www.cheap-plasma-tv.com/plasma-vs-lcd-tv.htm
That`s a link to an explanation of LCD vs Plasma There`s three parts to it or I would have pasted the whole thing.
It`s pretty much the bigger the screen size the more one should opt for Plasma. good stuff.
That`s a link to an explanation of LCD vs Plasma There`s three parts to it or I would have pasted the whole thing.
It`s pretty much the bigger the screen size the more one should opt for Plasma. good stuff.
gonelifting said:
You have to be careful when buying plasma.
There is your standard "plasma" 42: runs you about $3000 - $4000.
There is an HDTV-capable plasma - gimmick all the way, goes for like $5000.
The true HD plasma is about a $9000 or above purchase.
(These are 42" prices)
HDTV plasma is not HD plasma. Shady marketing....but there is a noticeable difference in quality.
MattTheSkywalker said:
With all else being equal like quality/manufacturer etc. You have to know what the lines of resolution are. Some sets are 480 780? 1080 1200+ There`s Enhanced TV, High Def TV etc.
If you`re getting an HD TV DEFINATELY go with the 1080 That`s it. period. Anything less is`nt HD I don`t think. It MAY be classified as such but I would`nt go with less.
Yes they can be expensive. That`s why I`m saying if you have the room and don`t care about the looks of a RPTV, Then go for it and get a HD rear projection.
I`ll be looking at something like this at some point. http://www.bestbuyplasma.com/Plasma/Product.asp_X_Sku_Y_KDF70XBR950
There`s no sense in upgrading my 50 inch for a 60inch TV but a 70 makes it worth while. I`m sure when I`m ready the price will be more reasonable. I already seen it for 5k+ so it`s coming down. I love this stuff. lol
There`s no sense in upgrading my 50 inch for a 60inch TV but a 70 makes it worth while. I`m sure when I`m ready the price will be more reasonable. I already seen it for 5k+ so it`s coming down. I love this stuff. lol
Yeah..the RP LCD TV picture qualtiy was MUCH better than the plasma's I was looking at. The plasma's came in the regular, HDTV, and HDTV LCD (which may be the same as the LCD"s....not sure).
The RP LCD was 5K less than the PLasma and had just as good of a picture....I think I'll opt for that.
The RP LCD was 5K less than the PLasma and had just as good of a picture....I think I'll opt for that.
beastboy said:
whooot whooot - I'm right behind you, in like 2 years.
What size are you looking for beastboy? Any particular manufacturer in mind?
CheeseDick said:
That and it's some pretty kewl bragging rights to be able to say that your tv is made from ghost-matter.
PIGEON-RAT
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plasmas look sweet, but their lifespan is 3-5 years. there's no way in hell i'm gonna blow that kind of cash on a tv that won't last past 5 years.
i have an lcd projection tv and only high definition video looks good on it. normal cable looks blocky because it has to reproduce the pixels (stretch the picture). dvd's and digital signals look great, but anything lower resolution looks worse than if it were on a standard tv.
i have an lcd projection tv and only high definition video looks good on it. normal cable looks blocky because it has to reproduce the pixels (stretch the picture). dvd's and digital signals look great, but anything lower resolution looks worse than if it were on a standard tv.
beastboy said:
Yes very interested in that as well.
Also beastboy if you have satellite, You gotta factor in another 1k on top of your Purchase price for wires and a receiver for the HD (if you don`t already have a HD tv) The receiver is anywhere from $300-$700 and then you`ll need component cables. Alot of people overlook these things.
Any HD tv will need a receiver like that UNLESS it is built in the TV which is rare and not recommended. I think that`s what Mattsky was talking about. Those are the very expensive ones.
Unless You only use an antenna (an actual antenna that you put in your attic/roof) which everybody is using now. But that`s only for local HD channels.
Or if you have cable TV then you`ll just need their HD boxes(decoders).
Unless You only use an antenna (an actual antenna that you put in your attic/roof) which everybody is using now. But that`s only for local HD channels.
Or if you have cable TV then you`ll just need their HD boxes(decoders).
gonelifting said:
I do recommend it as it is the superior picture, however, it is very expensive ($9000 and up). It is like looking out the window.
if you are furnishing something liek a media room I would get it. otherwise, it's just a luxury for the sake of luxury and probably not a wise purchase.
I don't know how a "regular" plasma set fitted with an HDTV receiver will compare to it.
MattTheSkywalker said:
The "built in" HD TV`s just have the unit inside them. You can almost compare it to Seperates to an Audio/Video receiver on a home theater. With e "seperate" one You have a choice of the newest top of the line receivers that are changing week to week. If you get the TV you`re stuck with the unit inside So to speak.
Of course it`s a great picture though- $15000.
But that`s all it really is= unit inside. Maybe it`s customized for that particular TV, I don`t know. Also It makes a night and day difference to get the TV professionally calibrated if spending that much money. AT LEAST get the do-it-yourself calibration DVD like AVIA or ... forget the name (I have AVIA lol)
If you have a media room you can put all the components in a closet/behind a wall and just have small "targets" to aim the remote at that controls the whole setup. They may be called IR transmitters that plug into the equipment with a long cable to a 1/2 inch sized circle. They sometime use them for those glass cabinets people have for their stereos and the remote won`t go through the glass...
I just upgraded to the "hdtv" digital box that cox offers, It's cool but there are only 5 true HD channels available here =/ I'm running it into an HD plasma.. it's sick, but I would not drop the cash on HD until there are more true HD channels... the box also has to resize every channel to the resolution of your tv... so it's kinda weird.
beastboy said:
OK after thinking about this question I come to the conclusion that Sat TV is difital already and like pigeonrat said, The picture looks good on it. Unless you have "normal" cable TV you should be fine. I hope. lol
ZKaudio said:
Although I don`t have cable TV, I agree 100% that you should get an HD tuner if you get an HDTV.
hellorhih2o
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LCDs will get there but they're still behind plasma imho. And, as far as I know, you can't get a 42" LCD. 37" is as big as they get right now. Just not big enough for a good movie experience.
