LCD or Plasma...
25-10-2005, 05:42 PM
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LCD or Plasma...
noticed a few people on here have plasma's etc, so interested in some views.. Basically, which is best and why.. keep hearing about HD which both LCD and Plasma are capable of..
are there any pro's or cons to these, and if it was your money, whichh would you have..
also, if you have one, wouldnt min#d a pic.. especially if its wall mounted with one of those tilts
are there any pro's or cons to these, and if it was your money, whichh would you have..
also, if you have one, wouldnt min#d a pic.. especially if its wall mounted with one of those tilts
25-10-2005, 05:54 PM
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not sure if this was a sales tactic or not, but apparently Plasma's have a restricted life.. the gas runs out 
and the guy in the shop told me, once this happened, there over, dead, finito.. Whereas LCD, they donty have a restricted screen life
spadge.. im not on about 20 inch TV's.. talking man size ones here
and the guy in the shop told me, once this happened, there over, dead, finito.. Whereas LCD, they donty have a restricted screen life spadge.. im not on about 20 inch TV's.. talking man size ones here
25-10-2005, 05:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Westy
not sure if this was a sales tactic or not, but apparently Plasma's have a restricted life.. the gas runs out and the guy in the shop told me, once this happened, there over, dead, finito.. Whereas LCD, they donty have a restricted screen life
spadge.. im not on about 20 inch TV's.. talking man size ones here
and the guy in the shop told me, once this happened, there over, dead, finito.. Whereas LCD, they donty have a restricted screen life spadge.. im not on about 20 inch TV's.. talking man size ones here
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25-10-2005, 05:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Westy
spadge.. im not on about 20 inch TV's.. talking man size ones here
Who's it for then Westy as obviously not for you
Mine is only 37" but is the dogs bollox 'Mega Pixel' jobbie and is the tits
Anyone buying bigger isn't that bothered about picture quality but bragging rights as to size lol 
25-10-2005, 05:58 PM
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Excuse the terrible pic,its well out of focus...
It was the older/first generation of plasmas had issues with how long they would last.LCD's are good but they dont make them in in 42"+ yet...well i think they do but its 6k+ also heard LCD's sometimes have problems with fast moving images
Depends on what Plasma you buy would depend if the quality was shite or not!
It was the older/first generation of plasmas had issues with how long they would last.LCD's are good but they dont make them in in 42"+ yet...well i think they do but its 6k+ also heard LCD's sometimes have problems with fast moving images
Depends on what Plasma you buy would depend if the quality was shite or not!
25-10-2005, 06:02 PM
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im a laydeeeeeeeeeeeee dont ya know
anyway.. thing is the equivalent size LCd to a Plasma, is something like an extra 600 pounds, just need to justify to myself if an LCD is worth the extra
near you is a company called Richer Sounds, Spadge.. thats where im thinking of purchasing from
25-10-2005, 06:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Rick
LCD is a superor technology, and can work to much higer resolutions than plasma. It's more expensive though.
but seriously i had it plugged into an ntl sat receiver ans the picture on the footie was shit really bright luminous on the kits, and changed receiver for a german job perfect picture looks like its as only as good as the signal
25-10-2005, 06:08 PM
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also heard LCD's sometimes have problems with fast moving images
Depends on what Plasma you buy would depend if the quality was shite or not!
Depends on what Plasma you buy would depend if the quality was shite or not!
as for Plasma's.. assume the likes of Pioneer, Panasonic, Sony, JVC are ALL quality units?
25-10-2005, 06:14 PM
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Westy i have had no problems with fast moving images on mine!
Its a Philips as per the pic below but do not confuse it with the identical looking cheaper inferior onre they also make. Checked out the usual so called 'good makes' and none were a patch on this one
It even has built in ambient lighting
Its a Philips as per the pic below but do not confuse it with the identical looking cheaper inferior onre they also make. Checked out the usual so called 'good makes' and none were a patch on this one
It even has built in ambient lighting
25-10-2005, 06:15 PM
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It was something i read on the AV forums,
You should have a look on there before making any decisions,very good info on there
I got my from Richer Sounds,very good service
You should have a look on there before making any decisions,very good info on there
I got my from Richer Sounds,very good service
25-10-2005, 06:31 PM
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will be runni ng digital, so hopefully be a good quality signal
Spadge.. any chance of a pic from a digital camera as opposed to from your phone cam ... In all seriousness, looks good
But for a 37inch LCD looking at 1600 + and thats not even with HD ready
Spadge.. any chance of a pic from a digital camera as opposed to from your phone cam
... In all seriousness, looks good But for a 37inch LCD looking at 1600 + and thats not even with HD ready
25-10-2005, 06:42 PM
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if i had the money i would be buying this LCD TV
http://www.empiredirect.co.uk/conten...e=PHI-37PF9830
Philips 37" 9830
I think its baby brother (the 28") has won LCD TV of the year and uses the same technology.
http://www.empiredirect.co.uk/conten...e=PHI-37PF9830
Philips 37" 9830
I think its baby brother (the 28") has won LCD TV of the year and uses the same technology.
25-10-2005, 06:56 PM
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hd technology is high density which is a new thing sky are doing on there box next year and also dvd players etc it does away wiv the old scart lead and is a new connection which gives better quality pictures and sound etc ,
hope this clears things up it a little bit this is a rough explaination i got from some bloke in comet when looking 4 one myself so if i got anything a little wrong don't shoot me
hope this clears things up it a little bit this is a rough explaination i got from some bloke in comet when looking 4 one myself so if i got anything a little wrong don't shoot me
25-10-2005, 07:41 PM
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plasmas can look real good but you still have to think about spending money on good cables , and also if you are going to run composhit or componant . i spent Ł1600 on a plasma tv and about Ł350 on good quality cable and rca plugs. but must say picture looks the dogs
25-10-2005, 08:32 PM
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I have a 42" Plasma downstairs and i'm typing this on a 27" LCD on my PC.... for what I want my screen's for (and I dont give a monkey's hoof, what some egg head says on avforums), but my Plasma is staying and my LCD is fine for my PC. In all honesty I prefer the Plasma though for sky and gaming.
It's what YOU find the best (after seeing things in the flesh), not what some mekon says is the best and the latest technology.
Digital TV/SKY picture is worse than a DVD (on certain channels), so don't expect a pin sharp picture from this input (artifacts are quite common on the compression that SKY use). It's certainly acceptable, but not the best.
Just going back to what is qualified as being the best (and this by no means I am suggesting that a Plasma or even my Plasma is the best).....
My mate was buying a screen and said it had to be LCD. I said "Why?" and he said "Well, I want the same picture quality as yours", I said "Well mine is a Plasma", he said "Seriously????". Just goes to show peoples conceptions on what they have heard and relate to.
It's what YOU find the best (after seeing things in the flesh), not what some mekon says is the best and the latest technology.
Digital TV/SKY picture is worse than a DVD (on certain channels), so don't expect a pin sharp picture from this input (artifacts are quite common on the compression that SKY use). It's certainly acceptable, but not the best.
Just going back to what is qualified as being the best (and this by no means I am suggesting that a Plasma or even my Plasma is the best).....
My mate was buying a screen and said it had to be LCD. I said "Why?" and he said "Well, I want the same picture quality as yours", I said "Well mine is a Plasma", he said "Seriously????".
Just goes to show peoples conceptions on what they have heard and relate to.
25-10-2005, 09:35 PM
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The amount of pixels in plasma screens varies a LOT and a whole load of them will be no good for HDTV when it comes out next year, some are only 480 lines I'm hopeing my 42 inch Hitachi will interface OK with the new signal as it has 1024x1024 pixels and gives a very nice picture, some of the Sky transmission quality is shite though and shows up on a big screen especially where there is moving water for some reason as you can see the individual blocks that make up the picture. DVD's do not have this problem though.
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I'm hopeing my 42 inch Hitachi will interface OK with the new signal as it has 1024x1024 pixels and gives a very nice picture, some of the Sky transmission quality is shite though and shows up on a big screen especially where there is moving water for some reason as you can see the individual blocks that make up the picture. DVD's do not have this problem though.Mark
25-10-2005, 09:48 PM
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Originally Posted by RS2300 4x4
some of the Sky transmission quality is shite though and shows up on a big screen especially where there is moving water for some reason as you can see the individual blocks that make up the picture.
Sky only gives high bandwidth to the programs they feel "deserve" it.
Originally Posted by RS2300 4x4
DVD's do not have this problem though.
A large screen will show up more imperfections in the signal quality, it's like putting a magnifying glass to a stamp, you suddenly realise that the sharp picture you were looking at isn't all that sharp underneath.
The sharpest picture will always be on the smallest screen.
LCD's don't suffer from screen burn as much as plasmas (or is it the other way round... can't remember).
25-10-2005, 10:00 PM
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For HDTV, your set must accept DVI or HDMI or Component (HDMI becoming the defacto standard tbh). If the screen can accept a progressive scan signal... all is cool!
The native resolution of the screen has nothing to do with whether it is HDTV compatible or not. Who ever told you that needs a jolly good thrashing!
My Screen happily displays up to 1080i (the full del monte of Hi-Def) but my native res is only 852x480!
Always best to find out the "chuff" from the "chaff".
The native resolution of the screen has nothing to do with whether it is HDTV compatible or not.
Who ever told you that needs a jolly good thrashing! My Screen happily displays up to 1080i (the full del monte of Hi-Def) but my native res is only 852x480!
Always best to find out the "chuff" from the "chaff".
25-10-2005, 10:07 PM
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For HDTV, your set must accept DVI or HDMI or Component (HDMI becoming the defacto standard tbh). If the screen can accept a progressive scan signal... all is cool!
The native resolution of the screen has nothing to do with whether it is HDTV compatible or not. Who ever told you that needs a jolly good thrashing!
My Screen happily displays up to 1080i (the full del monte of Hi-Def) but my native res is only 852x480!
Always best to find out the "chuff" from the "chaff".
The native resolution of the screen has nothing to do with whether it is HDTV compatible or not.
Who ever told you that needs a jolly good thrashing! My Screen happily displays up to 1080i (the full del monte of Hi-Def) but my native res is only 852x480!
Always best to find out the "chuff" from the "chaff".
Do you know what Sky are going to be charging for the new decoder?
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26-10-2005, 07:12 AM
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Just be careful if you buy an LCD as anything with an LCD screen can suffer from dead pixels. It's not a real common issue but it does happen, and the place you bought it has an obligation to exchange it if you get one and it has this.
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26-10-2005, 07:14 AM
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Originally Posted by frog
Originally Posted by croppy
hd technology is high density
Maybe Croppy is suffering from high density
26-10-2005, 07:20 PM
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cheers lads.. so LCD can suffer.. and Plasma's suffer to.. widescreen it is then
in all seriouslness i am having trouble still deciding.. whats this new cabling required??
can anyone point me in the rght direction for a 1500 quid max, plasma please? big LCD's arew too expensive
widescreen it is then in all seriouslness i am having trouble still deciding.. whats this new cabling required??
can anyone point me in the rght direction for a 1500 quid max, plasma please? big LCD's arew too expensive