as above looking at a new tv round 42 inch size which is better lcd or plasma as it all a bit confusing to me any one clued up

 

when i got mine i was told basically LCD for HD games and plasma for HD TV cant rely play HD games on plasma apparently

 

woman at currys said plasma is better for football but i hate footy so that not a problem but i thought the picture quality was better on lcd and i have a ps3

 

Ive got a 40" Samsung LCD, its spot on with my PS3 and SKY HD

 

TBH currys have got a good sale on and i am spoilt for choice the one i really like is a 50 inch samsung but love the look off the lg range too

 

if you go into a shop they have them all turned on, and you can see straight away which is best and which screen is brightest/more crisp

 

Id say LCD mate.. had them for years.. had a plasma once and it didn't last that long and didn't seem to have as crisp picture as LCD

 

For 42" id go plasma and dont believe all the crap that plasmas dont last very long.The ones now will last 10 years no trouble.Oh and you cant beat Panasonic mate

 

This is an arguement that will go on for years until LED TV's become common place. My advice would be go around the shops, look at them all and buy the one you like. I have just bought a new TV and in the end the deal breaker for me was the best deal i could get.

 

i went for plasma its better for NON HD stuff but its all the same TBH

 

i can actually get a 32 inch led tv for my budget so may look into that

and as for plasmas lasting a long time this worries me as my 21 inch plasma has packed up at 2 years old hence the new tv

 

rule i always stick by..

40" or smaller LCD pionneer/panasonic
42" and bigger plasma panasonic

 

Got a 42" Panasonic Plasma earlier in the year,very happy with it.

The best Plasma's are Pioneer apparently however cost a fortune, Panasonic are next best.
Was told by 'Sound and Vision' shop who sell quality stuff to not bother with Samsung.

 

Did you know although you have normally from the shop a 1 year warranty on your plasma, most manufacturers actually have a 3 year warranty but the shop don't tell you that. did they replace it or did you just buy a new one

 

panasonic P42G10 here, its the nuts shop around as these can be had for just over Ł600 with 5 years warrenty

 

ive always heard panasonic were the best for middle of the road price ,
i heard pioneer is to stop making tvs,and sony are using samsung screens


cheers james

 

Ditto bar who told me that.

Can't fault my 42" plasma Panasonic set. So pleased I'm considering a second for the bedroom when I get as far as decorating it

 

I've got a 42" Samsung Plasma and its spot on for watching any sport or playing games on the PS3 and Wii

 

well i just a 42inch LED one picture is sooooo much better than plasma and lcd i cound,nt resist it looks smart too

 

last i head pioneer weren't doing anymore plasma's not sure about LCD's but i know panasonic bought some of there technology.. i wouldn't worry to much about who uses what screen alot of of companys are using the same screens its what goes off inside the tv that matters and for now panasonic have it spot on

 

good stuff, what make? get some piccys up from the reviews ive read they still seem to have the same problem as the LCD's though from an angle

 

samsung 46" led best thing i've purchased all year fantastic for ps3/wii/skyhd

 

my one a samsung too will get some pics up soon

 

is this question asked everyday on here........???...............hands down Plasma for me....had both

 

im a tv engineer and i personally say lcd up to 40" and plasma above all really depends on your budget tho,

led is very good but the price shows

personally i recommend



panasonic if you can afford to pay top dosh

followed by samsung and lg

hope this helps

mat

 

Not just here it comes up everywhere

Every time im in the pub with mates, someone allways brings the dam question up! And 2hrs later no one still has a clue whats best

 

Ive got a 50'' plasma and the only problem ive had wiv it is the poxy screen burning

 

we have just purchased a panasonic plazma yesterday 42" from john lewis with 5yr guarentee

panasonic dont make a 42" lcd so thats saying something

 

I have a 43 pioneer plasma I bought 3 years ago all I can say it is excellent when playing games and blu ray/ HD I did pay 1650 for it but the old saying you only get what you pay for is true . I am in the Market at moment for a 37/40 screen for bedroom and like the look of led or the panisonic range LCD ,a couple friends have samsung LCD screens but have had problems with lines appearing on screen so make sure u get a long 5 yr warranty . Neil