been looking at a few 42" plasma screens

which one would you recomend

 

dont buy one

get a HD LCD screen

plasma screens burn

 

there crap as craig say's go for HD or LCD

 

I disagree, I've got a 42" Panasonic Plasma Screen and it's absolutely spot on. I've had it for about a year now and have'nt had any problems whatsoever.

CheeRS,

Dave.

 

thay say that the plasma only last about 2 years

 

virtually all plasma's are HD ready (well the good ones i looked at) well mine has been fine for 3 years fujitsu make the gas panel's for All plasma's just each manufacturer using own electronics, the fujitsu's are dear but quality, read any "What Plasma" magazine.


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buy the new phillips lcd ambi light mate,, its the dogs

 

plasma life is more like 6 - 10 years now...

Go LCD over Plasma.. also make sure of HDMI...

 

how long the gas lasts issue is a sceptics myth, there is no evidence or reason why they will not last as long as a conventional crt

 

You are very right mate! a good quality crt will break every 5 years or so anyway.Q.. HOW LONG WILL A PLASMA LAST? A.... how long is a peice of string !!

 

oh and unless u have a very long living room go for 32 because otherwise u will be not @ the recomended viewing distance !

 

i will start looking at lcd ones then

 

all these TV EXPERTS on here saying dont get Plasma get LCD

how many of you have got either ??

42 inch Plasma spot on

 

No but i do install them all day every day for sony so i think i'm entitled to opinion. but u do find its just the same as the scooby v cossie argument. the fact is if you have a plasma then u ain't gonna like the lcd ect. and the people who say they run out of gas genrally have a shit tv anyway.

 

Ive got a 43" pioneer plasma No prob what so ever

 

pmsl @ people getting all defensive about there screens..



i asked the same question a week or two back, and tbh, thesame happened... plasma is better.. lcd is better...

Down to individual preference at the end of the day..

 

out of interest... what are the recomended viewing distance for 37inch and 42inch please

 

PMSL i was going to say that!

All down to personal preference folks! My TV fills my needs for what i want it for so thats why i bought it

 

All down to personal preference folks! My TV fills my needs for what i want it for so thats why i bought it [/quote]

 

check the manual they all vary on spec

 

Rough seating to plasma screen distance recommendations are as follows: 32-37" screens may be viewed from 6 to 10 feet. A 42" plasma display may be optimally viewed from 10-14 feet. A 50" plasma display will look best from 12-16 feet.You should have at least 15 feet to work with when installing a 61-inch or 63-inch plasma screen.

http://www.plasmatvbuyingguide.com/2...creensize.html

 

Hope it was a big shoebox you bought Westy

 

ive lost count of how many of these post's we have had
MODS can we have an electronics room

 

Got to agree Gareth as that is what i have

 

I did a bit of testing with the Plasma and the LCD screens and to be totally honest i couldnt tell THAT much difference in the 2

That was with watching DVD's

Then normal Sky TV

Then normal ariel TV

On both screens.

I went for a 42" Hitachi Plasma and it is awesome

As long as it is HD ready then it is personal choice i think

 

I reckon you must be bog eyed Tiff
Before passing an opinion can you please visit spec-savers

 

 

think there is alot of shite in this post,....plasma and LCD have come on leaps in the past few years.

Plasma will last as long as CRT if looked after and do not run out of Gas as stated above.

Screen burn on plasma can happen if a static picture is left on the screen for long periods with a bright picture. Say if you left the panel on SKY News for a week and changed channel you may see a ghost image of the Logo, but this is more so on the older panels.

LCD tends to be a brighter picture than plasma but not necessarily better just because of this, other factors are involved!.

Go and view the different sizes from the distance you will be sitting at home to get a feel for the size. I sit 12ft away from my 42" plasma and it is about right for every day viewing, this is the same distance I sit from a 6ft projector screen also. Another bonus is these flat panel TV's will actually make your room feel bigger due to the lack of bulk provided by CRT boxes.

Only thing I would say with regards to LCD is check to see how it handles fast moving objects across the screen, some are shite and also the Black level on LCD's can be very poor making the picture look very flat with no depth to the picture.

Also beware if the shop is playing an animated DVD like Nemo or similar, these can make a crap Plasma or LCD look the bollock's with excellent colour and depth, but when you put your Sky through it you will be pi55ed with the results......2 very different medias!!!
Again personal choice which one you choose but let your eyes be the judge, after all your the one who will be watching it!

Pick a good one and you'll never look back

 

me too. Great choice. Its the bollox. you got the PDP43XDE or the cheaper one that Richer sounds do?

Panasonic also really good

I watch alot of sport, the large LCDs I saw were wank. Can't handle the moving pics.

Spadge, come around and watch my Plasma! you will be shocked how good it is. I don't buy shite mate! I'm REALLY into home cinema and did my research before buying. Its VERY nice. I LOVE it

You can have a go of the Skybus as well, coz I know you think they are poo as well

 

Lee on the contrary i actually like Skylines and have done ever since hearing Ronnie launch his at totb2
As for your telly - I reckon 70's hairy muff porn will look the same on any tv but as long as it does the job then thats all that matters
Cheers for the invitation though and i'll look forward to launching your Liner one day soon

 

It PROPERLY goes but for all the noise and computers and spectatular looking launch action, your old Sierra would get off the line quicker! full time 4x4 is goooooooood for launching.

 

Don't think i'll bother then lol
God i miss my old Sierra

 

Porkie you bastard.. I want that g force computer..


I reckon I can make it fit the ecos.. or the M3!