2007-08-20 03:43:33 · 8 answers · asked by tinotoin 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Monitors
LCD hands down. Granted Plasma will give you better quality, but really it is not worth the price difference. I would just go with the LCD. Then you have a 42" LCD Monitor for your computer. Awesome gaming experience there!
2007-08-20 03:51:16 · answer #1 · answered by The Shadow 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The more important question is resolution. You really want a 1920x1080 TV (1080p). Most plasma TVs are 720p and have a resolution somewhere in the neighborhood of 1280x720. That is about half the pixels. Remember, pixels equal better detail.
Plasma is nice for rich colors. However, if you play the same game a lot, like WoW, then some of the static areas will burn.
LCDs are nice for crisp pictures. However, the color is less vibrant.
As a side note, I got a 37" LCD 1080p TV and set it up as a monitor. That lasted about an hour before I put it back as a TV. It is a weird sensation to have to keep moving your head around to look at the screen. Also, flat panel TVs put off a lot of heat. I would see if the 42" is going to be too big or if you can set it back from your face before I would use it as a monitor.
Good luck.
2007-08-20 05:55:55 · answer #2 · answered by AlexAtlanta 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
LCD. Many plasma displays still suffer burn-in if the same graphic is displayed for extremely long periods of time.... The windows start bar, linux bar and macOS bar would all burn in over long time use.
LCD also has a longer life span and if you get one with vga and dvi inputs as well as high resolution it'll be a great bet.
You could just wait for OLED... those will be some lovely displays... if they ever come.
2007-08-20 03:52:47 · answer #3 · answered by ArtsyGuy83 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Plasma looks way better, but LCD will last way longer. Just be sure to get an LCD that can do 1080p, you'll be much happier that way.
2007-08-20 03:51:55 · answer #4 · answered by andrew0122 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Plasma will be higher quality, but the bulbs burn out quick if you use it for many hours at one time. LCD will last 40,000 hours on one bulb.
2007-08-20 03:49:50 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd go LCD, plasma's are to touchy, if you bumb it or set it down to hard...you're screwed.
2007-08-20 04:10:55 · answer #6 · answered by drizzt60 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your in a room with alot of light go LCD.
If you won't quality and like wating money go plasma.
Make sure you have an HD box to
2007-08-20 05:19:31 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
LCD! - no doubt
2007-08-20 03:49:37 · answer #8 · answered by Roger Wilco 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋