hi,wanna buy a new flat screen tv next weekend but dont know the ins and outs of which type to buy.seen a 37 inch lcd in argos with 3 years free warranty for 400 quid.dont want to spend a fortune so what do you think.any info please.
2007-09-16 08:54:37 · 11 answers · asked by yanto1 2 in Consumer Electronics ➔ TVs
LCD has better quality and lasts longer.
(Oh Dear. The thumbs down brigade strikes again.)
2007-09-16 09:02:38 · answer #1 · answered by Superdude 5 · 1⤊ 3⤋
Here put simply is the differences between Plasma and LCD
LCD's: Higher resolution (Sharper),brighter, non-reflective.
PLASMA: Faster processor for movement, (Smoother images) more natural colours (because of higher contrasts),and 3 dimensional look.
Most people are buying LCDs, as with HD TV they look that much sharper, etc. If you are a sports fanatic, recommend Plasma still, because of lots of movement, but for general TV / Dvds and gaming, LCD. Follow the trend!
Both are great technologies, just different! Similar prices across the board too.
It seems that no matter who you talk too, or read reviews about, Plasma still comes up with the overall best picture, but most people would rather have Sharper Image, and Non-Reflective screen, than a more Realistic Image with Smoother Movement?!?!
Recommend: Sony/Samsung/Sharp LCDs. Panasonic/Pioneer/Samsung plasmas.
Hope this helps.
2007-09-17 04:17:02 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
There are many flaws with plasma. Being a new technology it's subjected to many different issues. The big ones are the length of life and the burn in factor. Burn in can be solved by whitewashing aka displaying an all white screen for a bit to get rid of the ghosting effect. Length of life on the other hand is very painful. Your TV could last 9 months or 2 years. Either way the length of time is fairly small for the price.
I have an LCD TV and just love it. If you want go expensive and get the Samsung or Sony LCD. Awesome picture, nice viewing area's, and less HD ghosting. If you don't have that kind of money the Vizio's and Sanyo's are nice TV's for the price. I have a Vizio and it's amazing for a low price.
I would def suggest the LCD's over the Plasma's. Plasma's are nice to show off but there are negatives you don't find in LCD's with a rivaled picture.
2007-09-16 16:25:25 · answer #3 · answered by kevingalley2007 2 · 1⤊ 3⤋
I had a 42 inch Plasma TV, which cost me over a thousand pounds. It only lasted 9 months before it broke down and was irreparable. It took 3 months of wrangling (and no TV) before I was given a replacement under the 12 month guarantee. After waiting the 3 months the TV finally arrived and we watched it with great excitement but it only lasted for...30 MINUTES before it too broke down. Again irreparable. I decided on a much cheaper LCD after that and would never buy a Plasma again.
2007-09-16 16:08:46 · answer #4 · answered by marge 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
yanto,
Firstly, please DO NOT buy a tv that is cheaper, to quote a fellow " buy cheap, buy twice ".
This 37" is it a name that you have heard, secondly is it a branded name. if both are no, then avoid.
If you are wanting a 37", and not sure what to get, ( lcd / plasma ) there is only one 37" plamsa, a panasonic for £800 ( shop price ).
Also if you are unsure about the difference between lcd and plasmsa, there have been many questions on this.
Myself and a few " hardcore " purist of yahoo answers and tv have answered many times.Just check out the discover icon.
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2007-09-16 17:05:18 · answer #5 · answered by wondergeezer 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
LCD. plasma burns the image onto the screen. ie: the skyone logo will stay on the screen for a little while once you have turned over. we have LCD and have had no problems. do you live near a John Lewis? they offer 5 year warranty and their prices are the same as everyone else, even their sony tv is cheaper than argos
2007-09-16 16:05:00 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
Well, ignoring all the, "Dur, I fink LCD is better, 'cos my mate said so" rubbish, 63% of TV viewers actually prefer to watch a plasma television.
For the truth (rather than the misinformed gibberish), check out the link below:
2007-09-16 17:09:22 · answer #7 · answered by Nightworks 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
plasma runs hot but has better pix -- lcd is much lighter to carry and wall mount cost alot less . plasma can give tru black and lcd only gives shades of gray -dark shade but not black so contrast on plasma much better compare them side by side-- maybe circuit city or best buy they have good displays
2007-09-16 16:47:09 · answer #8 · answered by electrondon76 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
My Mum bought a plasma but I bought LCD....LCD seems to have the better picture.
2007-09-16 16:06:03 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
lcd because pictures burn in the screen on plasmas
2007-09-16 16:59:07 · answer #10 · answered by Speeding D 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋