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Plasma vs. LCD, can't decide which to buy

 
 


famousredhead
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Aug 8, 2010, 10:49 PM

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Hi> I am thinking of buying a flat screen and a plasma because everything I have read says plasma has a better picture. However someone told me a plasma heats up & can get really hot. Some have fans (can that be noisy)?

So I am looking for advice on pros and cons of plasma vs. LCD. Which would you buy and why?

Thanks



KevDawg
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Aug 9, 2010, 1:50 PM

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We bought an LCD and in a day, took it back to get a plasma. Bestbuy luckily is good about returns. I vote for plasma. No problem with heat these days.


mackie76
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Aug 16, 2010, 11:25 PM

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Hi,

Theres lots of info about the relative merits of lcd vs plasma if you google it.

However- some questions...
1. Whats your budget?
2. What screen size do you want/need?

Plasma have a better reputation for the deep blacks you get (high contrast ratio) which means better picture quality and also good viewing angles, but are often more power hungry than lcds (if its a decent make i.e. Panasonic it shouldn't get hot and will be able to dissipate any extra heat). Plasmas are better at 42" and larger.

Narrow your selection, get a demo of one instore and then buy online to get the best price!Smile

Hope this helps!
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tan123
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Aug 23, 2010, 5:32 AM

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Plasma screens tend to come in a bigger range of sizes than LCDs, ant the black and gray colors tend to be richer than in an LCD tv.

However LCDs are generally lighter, less fragile and often easier to set up. Also older model plasmas, and some of the low-end models currently out there, have had issues with permanent screen damage when an image is left on the screen too long. However this has mostly been corrected in the newest models available.
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Repair man
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Aug 29, 2010, 2:52 AM

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From a repair point-of-view as a technician LCD is the way to go, they are easier and less expensive to repair if needed.

Plasma TVs are on their way out. Even Sony will not make them anymore due to too many repair issues (want proof try doing a search for a Sony plasma & I'll bet you won't find a new one) that should tell you something, one of the largest electronics companies in the world and they've dropped their Plasma line.





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