Plasma or lcd flat panel
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From: San Pedro CA
gee... that's a good question.
I can tell you this... plasma isn't all that great. You have to have them "recharged" every few years, and the process is expensive.
There is a new tech coming out, called Organic LCD, it should be out in 2005. Way cool. It's being used in phones and such right now. cheaper to make, and a better picture.
I still think LCD TV is a young and changing technology. I am going to hold off myself for a while longer. Let it settle down some.
I can tell you this... plasma isn't all that great. You have to have them "recharged" every few years, and the process is expensive.
There is a new tech coming out, called Organic LCD, it should be out in 2005. Way cool. It's being used in phones and such right now. cheaper to make, and a better picture.
I still think LCD TV is a young and changing technology. I am going to hold off myself for a while longer. Let it settle down some.
Le Mans Master
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From: Los Angeles Ca
Aren't they having trouble with olcd? I think the problem was its lifespan. That is why they use it in cell phones because the average cell phone is only in use for a year or two.
And i think that there is no way you'll get a 37/42 inch screen in a vette :-D
And i think that there is no way you'll get a 37/42 inch screen in a vette :-D
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Originally Posted by scott_fx
Aren't they having trouble with olcd? I think the problem was its lifespan. That is why they use it in cell phones because the average cell phone is only in use for a year or two.
And i think that there is no way you'll get a 37/42 inch screen in a vette :-D
And i think that there is no way you'll get a 37/42 inch screen in a vette :-D
I also wondered the same question, plasma vs. LCD.
Like Bogus, I'm waiting for improvements and prices to drop (which they WILL)
PS I do have a LCD TV in my white Talon TsiAWD and it is nice.
Le Mans Master
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From: Delray Beach FL
Originally Posted by bogus
gee... that's a good question.
I can tell you this... plasma isn't all that great. You have to have them "recharged" every few years, and the process is expensive.
I can tell you this... plasma isn't all that great. You have to have them "recharged" every few years, and the process is expensive.
They have all the information you will need to educate yourself on Plasma and LCD TV's, differences between ED and HD, and more.
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You do have to watch the "half-life" on the brightness with Plasma TVs (older sets are losing 50% of their brightness within 5 years, less common now on higher-end models) and then LCDs can't get a "true black". I'm sticking with my 12 year old 36" Sony tube until all this gets hashed out and sets with built-in HDTV tuners are more affordable. It still looks MINT. Woo-Hoo! High-definition (HD) picture-tube TVs set the standard for excellence. What’s more, they’re the least expensive route to HD enjoyment.
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Burning Brakes
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From: spring city pa
Many thanx to everyone , broke down today and bought a 42 inch sony lcd . What the heck, it is a good present to enjoy for the holidays . I was warned off buying the plasma unit by sales personell as being unreliable at this time .
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Melting Slicks
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From: Wesley Chapel Fl
You made a good buy with the Sony. But as for plasma being unreliable that is hog wash. Both TV's have ups and downs. Both look very good and the debate between the two could last weeks. It is the same with DLP and LCD rear projection. I have a 42" Pioneer plasma in my bedroom, a 42" Samsong DLP rear projection in my living room, and Vidikron DLP projector with a 92" screen in my theater. All look great and work well...no problems. I think you will be very happy with the Sony...my brother-in-law has a 72" Sony rear projection LCD...sweet TV. Try to feed it a DVI signal if you can. There is also a DVD available to maxize the picture...when I find the web site I will post it up. Works on any TV.
Personally if I had to buy everything over...I would go LCD on everything except the theater projector.
Personally if I had to buy everything over...I would go LCD on everything except the theater projector.
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