2006-09-16 12:29:21 · 10 answers · asked by ozzyfan1965_04 2 in Consumer Electronics ➔ TVs
A lot of the information you are getting is outdated. Plasmas now last as long as LCD screen. A recent article in the NY Times compared CURRENT LCD and Plasma. I have incorporated some of that information into this summary:
Picture quality of plasma is brighter, better color, better blacks than LCD. (There is something about looking directly at glowing phosphors!)
Sharpness is the same for equivalent pixel counts. Some newer LCDs have 1080 x 1920 resolution, most plasmas still in the 768 x 1024 range.
Plasma is heavier and uses more power than flat panel LCD.
There are reports that plasmas are not as reliable or they don't last as long, but that is no longer true with the latest models. (Both LCD and plasmas have 60,00hr expected lifetime.) Plasma phosphors dim slowly over time (but not as fast as CRT phosphors); but direct view LCDs use flourescent lamps which also dim and eventually burn out (some are replaceable). Projection LCD sets have bulbs of limited life, but are replaceable and the lifetime is a few thousand hours of viewing.
Plasmas are subject to burn-in. A stationary image left on the screen for a long time could produce a permanent ghost image. The most risk is when viewing a lot of 4:3 ratio pictures (non-HD), which are displayed with vertical dark areas on the left and right to fill in the wide screen. Newer plasma designs have minimized this problem and here are ways to avoid it: many sets have a "stretch" mode which widens the picture to fill the whole screen, or will use gray bars instead of black bars. Burn-in also be a problem with extended playing of video games if there is a background image that remains stationary.
Plasmas come in larger sizes, although large flat panel LCDs are coming out, but they are expensive. LCD projectors can be 70".
LCD contrast and brightness can be reduced when viewing from off-center (both flat and projector, but sets will vary). At present, plasmas have very reflective front surfaces which could be a problem in room with lamps and windows that can be reflected by the screen. LCDs look better in bright environments, while plasmas look better in darker rooms.
2006-09-16 18:02:52 · answer #1 · answered by gp4rts 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It Depends On Your BUDGET!!! Shop & Compare!
Better Yet,have you considered a Projector. You can put together a "REALLY NICE" Home Theater System for the same or much less than either a LCD or Plasma TV alone! Check them out first.
2006-09-16 19:30:44 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My son has a 50" DLP. The quality is terrific especially in HD. From what I've read, the long term dependability of plasma is questionable.
2006-09-16 19:37:42 · answer #3 · answered by williegod 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
definitely LCD, I saw a report on plasma tvs, they lose plasma every time you turn them on, maybe last 5 years
2006-09-16 19:32:38 · answer #4 · answered by LatterDaySaint and loving it 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Definately LCD, no contest. Plasma begins deteriorating in a few years, giving a naturally crappy picture.
2006-09-16 19:30:48 · answer #5 · answered by Snickle Beast 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
LCD. Only way to go. Forget plasma, they suck. That's why they're so cheap compared to LCD.
2006-09-16 19:33:11 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Plasma will burn an image into the screen if it doesn't change very soon. I'd get LCD.
http://www.crutchfieldadvisor.com/learningcenter/home/tv_flatpanel.html
2006-09-16 19:38:21 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i own a 40"and 26" flat screen lcd tvs and i dont regret buying them they are very awsome
2006-09-17 00:59:46 · answer #8 · answered by boywonder 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
plasma
2006-09-17 00:43:49 · answer #9 · answered by kc2irv 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
check this one out i have it and its great http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=4872141
if u dont want that one then id go with lcd because they are the only screen that wont burn the image to the tv
2006-09-16 19:31:31 · answer #10 · answered by DarkLotus 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋