Blu-Ray has won the war

[hitmansb]

I'm going to be buying a 50inch Panasonic plasma that can display 1080p soon, so the timing for this is perfect for me. I can buy a blu-ray player with confidence.

[Bouncer]

I'm going to be buying a 50inch Panasonic plasma that can display 1080p soon, so the timing for this is perfect for me. I can buy a blu-ray player with confidence.

i would go with an LCD over a plasma.

[hitmansb]

i would go with an LCD over a plasma.

From all the side-by-side comparisons I've done, the Viera has a better picture than the top LCD TV's (Sharp Aquos, Sony Bravia). The only reason I can see for chosing LCD over plasma is if you want to play video games on it. I was planning on buying a cheaper LCD for the basement to do that. Unless something has changed in the last 4 months (that's how long ago I did all the comparisons)...have LCDs taken a leap forward in picture quality?

[Bouncer]

From all the side-by-side comparisons I've done, the Viera has a better picture than the top LCD TV's (Sharp Aquos, Sony Bravia). The only reason I can see for chosing LCD over plasma is if you want to play video games on it. I was planning on buying a cheaper LCD for the basement to do that. Unless something has changed in the last 4 months (that's how long ago I did all the comparisons)...have LCDs taken a leap forward in picture quality?

the thing that is tricky is comparing tv's in a store. they all have contrast turned all the way up. you really cant judge a tv until you get it home and look at it under proper lighting etc. most plasmas have a high gloss screen. that is all well and good until you realize that when you sit down to watch tv and you can see yourself. lol. LCD's are also much cheaper both in price and cost in electric to run.

[Timma]

I agree with bouncer. I have never liked the plasmas. I feel the picture quality isnt the same as an lcd. Even with the non hd stations the picture is better on an lcd.

[hitmansb]

the thing that is tricky is comparing tv's in a store. they all have contrast turned all the way up. you really cant judge a tv until you get it home and look at it under proper lighting etc. most plasmas have a high gloss screen. that is all well and good until you realize that when you sit down to watch tv and you can see yourself. lol. LCD's are also much cheaper both in price and cost in electric to run.

Hmmm....maybe I'll have to do one final compare before I decide. My father has a Panasonic Viera plasma, and I haven't noticed any reflection on it the way he has things set up. A buddy of mine just bought a 42 inch Sharp Aquos LCD, so I'll go to his place and check out his set in 'real world' lighting and contrast conditions before I make my final decision.

[blm]

dlp's have a much better picture than lcd's. If you compare a plasma to an lcd with the same video input from a quality dvd other video source you will see that the lcd doesn't come close to image quality of a plasma. I'm very surpirsed to hear you say that Bouncer. I see lcd's, dlp's, crt's, and plasmas every day and lcd's are definitely at the bottom. They aren't bad by any means, but they do show video aliasing more than the others. The biggest benefit of an lcd aside from cost is that it is the best option for rooms with a lot of sunlight.

[Bouncer]

dlp's have a much better picture than lcd's. If you compare a plasma to an lcd with the same video input from a quality dvd other video source you will see that the lcd doesn't come close to image quality of a plasma. I'm very surpirsed to hear you say that Bouncer. I see lcd's, dlp's, crt's, and plasmas every day and lcd's are definitely at the bottom. They aren't bad by any means, but they do show video aliasing more than the others. The biggest benefit of an lcd aside from cost is that it is the best option for rooms with a lot of sunlight.

you never heard me say anything about a better picture. i was saying all things considered. there is a reason LCD is the top selling HD technology.

P.S. DLP is a dieing technology for home theater use.

the market is all about flat panel and LCD is King.

[blm]

P.S. DLP is a dieing technology for home theater use.

the market is all about flat panel and LCD is King.

I think you're crazy if you think dlp is a dying technology. They are modifying the technology and using laser as opposed to regular projected light. The so called flat panels will reportedly only be cm's thick and the picture quality will be exponentially better than lcd and easily rival plasma.

However, since they have been talking about implementing this technology for quite some time...in your defense the right here right now best buy is lcd.

[ROCKETW19]

dlp's have a much better picture than lcd's. If you compare a plasma to an lcd with the same video input from a quality dvd other video source you will see that the lcd doesn't come close to image quality of a plasma. I'm very surpirsed to hear you say that Bouncer. I see lcd's, dlp's, crt's, and plasmas every day and lcd's are definitely at the bottom. They aren't bad by any means, but they do show video aliasing more than the others. The biggest benefit of an lcd aside from cost is that it is the best option for rooms with a lot of sunlight.

I was told this also when I went to get a LCD the guy said if I dont play games on the TV Plasma has a better pitcure. he showed me the LCDs have light colored darks if that makes sence. the blacks were blacker ect on plasmas.

[Bouncer]

I think you're crazy if you think dlp is a dying technology. They are modifying the technology and using laser as opposed to regular projected light. The so called flat panels will reportedly only be cm's thick and the picture quality will be exponentially better than lcd and easily rival plasma.

However, since they have been talking about implementing this technology for quite some time...in your defense the right here right now best buy is lcd.

maybe i should have said, current DLP technology as in RPTV's. The End of RPTVs - News and Analysis by PC Magazine

i seriously doubt you will be able to buy a DLP set in 2-3 years.

[Bouncer]

by the way blm, nothing personal bro. its obvious you have a DLP. its not a personal attack. :fufool:

[blm]

by the way blm, nothing personal bro. its obvious you have a DLP. its not a personal attack. :fufool:

actually no I don't. I have 2 old crt's, a 4 yr old rptv and an lcd.

[Bouncer]

actually no I don't. I have 2 old crt's, a 4 yr old rptv and an lcd.

ok, then shut the hell up. :)

[Bouncer]

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