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Plasma, LCD, or DLP television...which is best?

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Ok, I have did some research but I need some more info.

From my understanding LCD and DLP tv's require "lamp replacements" every so often, which is quite pricy. Is this true?
If so I do not want that.

I am leaning towards plasma. From what I've read, they will last approx 40,000 to 60,000 hours of viewing time. However there is no lamp replacement or any maintenance required. Is this true?
The only downside is they are more subject to "burn in".

Karmafor any advice/info.
 
gonelifting had a great thread on this where he asked the same questions. you should search for it and the one about box squats.
 
get a gawd damn regular tv
 
What are you looking to accomplish. If you like DLP and have the room for it buy it. You pay 200 bucks every 2 to 3 years and never have to buy another TV again. LCD's last longer than plasma's but the viewing angle sucks. Plasma's are good but they start to get crappy picture after 5 years. What brands are you looking at. I have worked with electronics for about 4 years for a mayjor electronics company so let me know
 
karma for everybody excpet frisky.

mrshll, Brand isn't real important as long as it's reliable. I have a rear projection Sony right now and have had no problems with it. So Sony would def be a consideration. I also like Samsung's products.

I wasn't aware plasma's fade after 5 years or so. Is there anyway to service them after 5 years?

LCD's are a tad pricy right now...I'd prob wait a while if I decided to get on of those.

I am trying to accomplish a bedroom tv that can be wall mounted or is no more than 16" deep. I will be watching digital tv, dvd, and possibly a video gaming console. I want something 37" or greater and under $1500.
 
also depends on how much cash you want to spend

theres "better" and theres "better for the $"

personally i went dlp, because i scored a 53 inch for about 25% less than the nearest priced plasmas or lcds, which were only 42 inch models

lamp replacements dont concern me, since imo, as a young guy, if you watch enough tv to need to replace the lamps, theres so much wrong with your life that being billed for replacement lamps isnt going to make much difference to your misery.

so far, i have watched all of 3 movies on it lol ;)
 
Syntax - (a cheap, off brand) is it reliable or a piece of crap?
 
Good luck finding anything 16" deep and paying less that 1500. IF you want shit go to Costco and buy something if you want quality look at Pannosonic plasmas which are cheep right now becuase they are #1 so they can. LCD's is Sharp or Samsung. The best TV's to buy in my opinion are Samsung or Panosonic. Sony was great a long time ago but if you look at consumer reports they are a dying breed. Don't stay loyal and buy something that sucks. Check out these models or Samsung HPS5073 HPS5053 for LCD LNS3251D 4051D. If you can find an LNR they are good to they come with a QAM tuner to get you free digital and some HI def with no cable box. Let me know what you decide if you go samsung maybe I can tell you where to go for a good price same with Pannosonic.
 
alien amp pharm said:
Syntax - (a cheap, off brand) is it reliable or a piece of crap?
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search online and find out who manufactured the screen/panel/tube whatever. liek d1 said above, critical components in cheapies are often made by well regarded manufacturers, particularly samsung for some bizarre reason - which are very good imo
 
GoldenDelicious said:
search online and find out who manufactured the screen/panel/tube whatever. liek d1 said above, critical components in cheapies are often made by well regarded manufacturers, particularly samsung for some bizarre reason - which are very good imo
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good idea!

you are usefull at times.

This being the first.
 
samsung makes everything. every picutre tube in any tv is made by samsung. samsung makes Akia that is there off brand
 
I have an LCD in the den and one in each of three bedrooms (32" in the den, 19" in the three bedrooms).

If I were to buy again for the den, I would have bought a plasma. Plasmas are much brighter, but as others have pointed out, don't last as long. While the light in an LCD fades and will need replacement, it's a lot easier to replace them if something goes wrong. Plasma pixels are lit individually. If one goes out, you have to replace a whole set of pixels, which is a lot more expensive.

With prices dropping so fast, if you buy a plasma now and need to buy one in five years, the prices will likely be more affordable.

On a funny note, my father bought a 50" Pioneer plasma about 5 years or so ago. He spent a LOT of money for it (about $20,000). For some odd reason, he and my mom took it off the wall to adjust something. As they were putting it back up, they dropped the TV. My mom called to tell me about it and I thought someone was dying. I've never seen my dad so upset about something in his life.
 
mrdeeznuts said:
i thought the samsung dlp tvs looked amazing.
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I'm definitely a DLP fan. The picture quality never fades, best contrast of colors/blacks and are viewable from a considerable angle. They're even light. My 42" Samsung weighs about 60 pounds and is just a tad over a foot deep. Put it this way; under normal viewing if you're not fuzed to the couch all day every day, the bulb will last about as long as the picture quality on a more expensive plasma tv. So instead of buying a whole new tv you can just drop a benjamin or two. They're easier than a plasma on your power bill too. Overall they're the best technology out there, and are getting better each "generation." Plasma I've read is dead end technology. LCD is better suited for computer screens.
 
alien amp pharm said:
Ok, I have did some research but I need some more info.

From my understanding LCD and DLP tv's require "lamp replacements" every so often, which is quite pricy. Is this true?
If so I do not want that.

I am leaning towards plasma. From what I've read, they will last approx 40,000 to 60,000 hours of viewing time. However there is no lamp replacement or any maintenance required. Is this true?
The only downside is they are more subject to "burn in".

Karmafor any advice/info.
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I really like my Samsung SlimFit CRT. It has awesome contrast, plenty of brightness, and the life of a regular TV. It's only 30" (about 12" deep)but it's a good fit for the size of my room, and the Xbox 360 looks amazing on it.

Much of your decision will have to relate to what you want to spend and how big you want it to be. DLP will definitely give the best size for the $.
 
There seems to be a lot of differences in what people prefer/say it the best here.

nugget: I looked and liked that Samsung slimfit tv you described. I only wish they made it in a 35" or above. Do you mind if I ask how much you paid for it? I couldn't find it below $750 which I thought was fairly high.

FFoS: I will be playing a lot of video games on the tv so I too am worried about motion being clear on some of these tvs. I've heard LCD is good for motion (CRT being the best)

DLP suprisingly isn't too expensive, but I am still not experienced with that technology.
 
bran987 said:
gonelifting had a great thread on this where he asked the same questions. you should search for it and the one about box squats.
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Then find it for me you lazyass
 
alien amp pharm said:
There seems to be a lot of differences in what people prefer/say it the best here.

nugget: I looked and liked that Samsung slimfit tv you described. I only wish they made it in a 35" or above. Do you mind if I ask how much you paid for it? I couldn't find it below $750 which I thought was fairly high.

FFoS: I will be playing a lot of video games on the tv so I too am worried about motion being clear on some of these tvs. I've heard LCD is good for motion (CRT being the best)

DLP suprisingly isn't too expensive, but I am still not experienced with that technology.
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700 @ Bestbuy. It was 'on sale' when I got it. The other thing to concider with an LCD vs a Plasma, et al, is that most of those have fixed pixel resolutions. If you have a 1080P LCD, you have 1920X1080 pixels. If you go to play a progressive scan DVD that is 480P, it has to upconvert to fit the pixels. The problem is that fitting 480 pixels in 1080 means some pixels are 'blended' which can cause the image to blur, especially in high motion if the processor on the TV can't keep up. Make sure you get a quality component or all of your media that is not native will look like ass. Beauty of a CRT is no native resolution, so it can render any of the formats flawlessly. :) As you said, the downside is the limitation on the size.
 
Samsung slim fit is a great TV and grat post by nugget right in. If you are worried about gaming go with LCD Samsung Sony back lit LCD or Sharp.

My opinion would be Samsung because it is very user friendly or Sharp for the best panel
 
I've been mulling over this one too as I've been considering a new tv purchase for some time.

For me, plasma is out of the question for a few reasons. The obvious is it will die/fade with time. Why spend a few grand only to have your tv be junk after a few years? Repair costs for a plasma will be much worse then the cost of replacing a bulb every few years. This is what sucks most about plasmas, they SLOWLY degrade with time. With a dlp the picture quality remains the EXACT same, and when it dies it dies just like that.

Also, plasma's are hotter and noisier because of their built-in fans. They suck more energy and are way heavier (then lcds) as a result. In addition, you can get pixelation with plasmas, and the only way to avoid this is going with a much higher end one which will incur a heavy premium.

Some will mention burn-in as a problem with plasmas and lcds, but nowadays you have screesavers and pixel orbiting that solves this problem. Burn-in is more likely to occur during the first hunrded hours or so, so this really isn't a concern anymore.

Comparing lcd vs dlp is where it gets tough. Asthetically speaking, I think everyone would choose lcd over dlp due to the space saving thin advantage, but dlps are a lot cheaper inch for inch and give just as good picture quality. Toughie that's for sure.
 
wutangnomo said:
I've been mulling over this one too as I've been considering a new tv purchase for some time.

For me, plasma is out of the question for a few reasons. The obvious is it will die/fade with time. Why spend a few grand only to have your tv be junk after a few years? Repair costs for a plasma will be much worse then the cost of replacing a bulb every few years. This is what sucks most about plasmas, they SLOWLY degrade with time. With a dlp the picture quality remains the EXACT same, and when it dies it dies just like that.

Also, plasma's are hotter and noisier because of their built-in fans. They suck more energy and are way heavier (then lcds) as a result. In addition, you can get pixelation with plasmas, and the only way to avoid this is going with a much higher end one which will incur a heavy premium.

Some will mention burn-in as a problem with plasmas and lcds, but nowadays you have screesavers and pixel orbiting that solves this problem. Burn-in is more likely to occur during the first hunrded hours or so, so this really isn't a concern anymore.

Comparing lcd vs dlp is where it gets tough. Asthetically speaking, I think everyone would choose lcd over dlp due to the space saving thin advantage, but dlps are a lot cheaper inch for inch and give just as good picture quality. Toughie that's for sure.
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I agree...the real debate seems to be between LCD and DLP now.

Both require lamp replacements. From what I have researched DLP is the better choice. LCD is indeed "thin" if that is a requirement for you. However, LCD is difficult to view from angles and you can also never get a true black to show....it's more of a dark brown.

I may have to get me a DLP. I may wait until Christmas shopping time though to get a better deal.
 
alien amp pharm said:
Syntax - (a cheap, off brand) is it reliable or a piece of crap?
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Piece of crap.. Def get the plasma! I've got the Sony PFM 50C1 50inch plasma...I've had it for 6years, In that time not once has it come off my wall! Very reliable and easy to use.. Worth every penny!

check this site out for moore info.. www.plasmatvbuyingguide.com
 
Ilk said:
Piece of crap.. Def get the plasma! I've got the Sony PFM 50C1 50inch plasma...I've had it for 6years, In that time not once has it come off my wall! Very reliable and easy to use.. Worth every penny!

check this site out for moore info.. www.plasmatvbuyingguide.com
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I am not taking advice from a chick when it comes to electronics, cars, or sports stuff.

Now if you want to suggest a laundry detergent or broom style, then I'm all ears.
 
alien amp pharm said:
I am not taking advice from a chick when it comes to electronics, cars, or sports stuff.

Now if you want to suggest a laundry detergent or broom style, then I'm all ears.
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:rolleyes: You'll be surprised! I brought my own Audi TT.. I put all my gym equipment together.. I know my stuff darlin! Never had any problems with the car.. So fast too! My dad did suggest what tv to go for and I did the rest.. Yes it does eat up alot of electricity.. But trust me.. I know my stuff! I actually wouldn't know the answer to the detergent...
 
alien amp pharm said:
I agree...the real debate seems to be between LCD and DLP now.

Both require lamp replacements. From what I have researched DLP is the better choice. LCD is indeed "thin" if that is a requirement for you. However, LCD is difficult to view from angles and you can also never get a true black to show....it's more of a dark brown.

I may have to get me a DLP. I may wait until Christmas shopping time though to get a better deal.
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Yup, LCDs are better for computer screens. They don't make them as big as DLPs. Plus if you want something lighter and less bulky just get a DLP front projector instead of the regular tv rear projector.
 
If you have UNLIMITED money: 61" pioneer plasma
If you have a couple grand to spend: 42" zenith EDTV plasma
If you are a video game player: Any dlp tv
 
letsrun4it said:
If you have UNLIMITED money: 61" pioneer plasma
If you have a couple grand to spend: 42" zenith EDTV plasma
If you are a video game player: Any dlp tv
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EDTV is NOT HD. Do not get an EDTV if you want to use it for something like an XBox360 as it will not support your games at 720P. Its max resolution will be 480P.
 
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