I thought that I heard that by yr 2009 everyone will need an HD tv? What is the difference between LCD & Plasma? What should I look for when buying one? Best brands?
2007-12-09 04:11:21 · 3 answers · asked by tanner 7 in Consumer Electronics ➔ TVs
The cut off is 2/17/09 for analog over the air broadcast, digital will be the standard going forward from that date the current digital standards are NTSC, PAL or SECAM.
Digital can be standard definician or HD so a standard definitian digital capable TV will continue to work even though it is not HD.
Now for the selection process of a new TV
How much you want to spend, will you be hanging it on a wall or from a cieling, using a stand and how big of a diagnal picture you want are all important questions.
LCD is lighter than Plazma so it would be best for cieling mount.
Plazma and LCD can both be hung on a wall without a problem.
LCD and Plazma Problems
Plazma has a problem with an image being burned in (if you pause a video game for an extended period...) which is perminant. LCD can loose pixles and that can not be fixed also a LCD screen is easlily damaged by objects like a Wii controler, Plazma screens are more durable and easier to clean.
If the TV will be on a stand I highly recommend a DLP/LCos as they are far less expensive and a better picture on a whole
With DLP/Lcos it uses a high intensity bulb to produce the light which is replaceable for usually around 200.00
With Plasma or LCD if the screen goes out or pixels are lost you are done.
Sony Bravia 52" DLP is arround 1200-1300.00 and is capable of display highest available1080P HD signal (Blu Ray, HD DVD, PS3 XBOX 360) This TV is only 12" deep so on a stand it will have thin panel modern look.
I have 1 Plazma 42", 1 LCD 40" (from a cieling) and 2 DLP a 70" LCos and 61" DLP the DLP/LCos are my favorite by far (all are less than a year old and 1080P)
2007-12-09 06:56:11 · answer #1 · answered by Michael W 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
(This answer assumes you are located in the US)
No one needs to buy an HDTV!. It's true that almost all TV broadcasts will be sent as digital signals after 2/17/09; but the whole change over is designed to be backwards compatible. You could hook up a 50 year old TV to a converter box and watch any of the new digital signals.
If you want an HDTV, the best brands are also the most expensive. Sony & Sharp for example.
LCD and Plasma are the technologies used to make flat panel TVs. Smaller flat panels will all be LCD. In larger flat panel TVs you can also buy plasma. Compared to LCD, plasma TVs are: Cheaper, heavier, use more power, and have a wider viewing angle.
2007-12-09 08:44:56 · answer #2 · answered by Stephen P 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The most important consideration of a television is how the screen looks. And not from just directly in front, but from all angles. Plasma will always win this battle over LCD. But again, it's all about picture quality. I would rather have a flat tube television than a LCD.
Here's a good link that may help you decide. Otherwise your best bet is to go to a real audio/video store and ask the pros. In other words, stay away from Bad Buy or Circus City.
http://www.lcdtvbuyingguide.com/lcdtv-plasmavslcd.shtml
I personally own a 65" Panasonic plasma as well as a 40" Panasonic plasma. Unbelievable picture quality. And with my Sony PS3 for playing Blu-ray discs it is simply amazing.
2007-12-09 05:12:30 · answer #3 · answered by Steve M 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋