what should i look for in buying a flat panel HD TV...
2006-11-13 07:11:49 · 3 answers · asked by realsh2226 1 in Consumer Electronics ➔ TVs
Plasma flat panel TVs are okay. These will be the cheapest flat panels you can buy but they have many issues.
- they over heat. If you place one over the fireplace, you'll regret it. this is how most plasmas are killed. the heat from the fireplace basically fries the television.
- They have a glass front which is HIGHLY reflective. If you have many windows in the room, shy away from plasma.
- They have issues with color bleeding which make them kinda fuzzy up close.
- They still have burn in problems. don't get one if you play a lot of video games or use it as a large computer monitor.
Plasmas produce 150-240 lumens. (Brightness)
LCD panels produce 380-430 lumens. CLEARLY BRIGHTER.
LCD flat panels are the sharpest and best television you can buy. They have all the benefits of plasma with none of the cons. They are an incredible picture with no burn in, they don't produce a lot of glare and they work well in well lit rooms. HOWEVER, they are also the most expensive. LCD's and plasmas last just about 25-30 years now.
Get an LCD flat panel if you can afford it. Trust me, you won't regret it. The only down side is that a 46" is the largest you can get at a reasonable price.
Hopefully this gets you a good start on your research.
2006-11-13 08:53:20 · answer #1 · answered by uncletoon2005 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There's a great article on TechLore (http://www.techlore.com/) called "How To Find the TV that is Right for You" (http://www.techlore.com/article/10497) which directly addresses your question. I'd actually recommend a series of articles starting with this one to give you a feal for all the different aspects of selecting a modern TV.
2006-11-13 07:47:21 · answer #2 · answered by MrBlockHaus 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Read this.
http://www.avguide.com/features/bg-flat-panels/flatpanels-p2.php
2006-11-13 07:13:22 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋