I cannot decide what to buy, a plasma or LCD TV? What are tht pros and cons? And best brands?

Answer 1

Prices are dropping fast so if you can wait a while you will get a better deal....

PLASMA PROS:
1) You can get a bigger screen for less $ than LCD
2) There are more models to choose from

Plasma CONS:
1) They wear out faster than LCDs
2) They get hot under continued use

LCD PROS:
1) They are smaller (thinner) and lighter than plasma.
2) They last longer than plasma

LCD CONS:
1) If you are looking at the screen from an angle there is some color loss.
2) Screens over 38" start to get insanely expensive.

You should read this before you buy:

http://www.cnet.com/4520-7874_1-6635863-1.html?tag=tnav

Answer 2

Sony and Mitsubishi are the BEST BRANDS, followed by Hitachi and Toshiba.....

Sony LCDs --- Mitsubishi DLPs -- LG/ZENITH Plasma, then Samsung's Plasma

That's the list I would be using if I was shopping....If I couldn't afford the Sony, I'd step down to Mitsubishi, then LG/Zenith.

LCD technology is the most rugged, followed by DLP, and lastly Plasma....the only reason I would get Plasma is if I ABSOLUTELY must have it hanging on a wall......

And believe it or not....CRT Projection TV is the highest resolution out there....there are no pixels in a CRT projector, to limit it to 1920 x 1080....the only limit is the 6Mhz bandwidth of the TV signal !

They never tell you that......

Answer 3

can't you wait? just wait a little longer and the prices of both these will come down...its your dough but I would go to the LCD first...Plasma in the future when the bugs are worked out..BUY THE CHEAPEST ..AS THEY ARE ALL THE SAME IN THE END

Answer 4

Reggieman is correct.

Those are the best brands for picture quality, customer support, longevity.

Sony
Mitsubishi
Toshiba
Pioneer Elite
LG
Panasonic