Originally Posted by PlayStationGuy
Hi, new member here.
After finding this link thanks to Google and reading through, I couldn't help but post a reply. First and foremost, I feel some of you have been a little unfair to the original poster (I think his nick was Plasmaguy or something sorry!). I had also before reading these posts and learning the difference was also wondering why so many movies were in the 2.40:1 view. Now I understand as I am sure he does, but it couldn't have hurt for a few of you to be slightly more polite about it. He was genuinely concerned over the proper use of his plasma television and the possible consequences for repeatedly viewing movies in formats larger than 2.40:1 for which to anyone who doesn't understand that 2.40:1 offers better viewing, it is a good question to ask.
Not sure which plasma he owns, but I myself bought a plasma (actually I've owned two) and I will tell you there is not an LCD around that can compare picture quality to the rich colours, deep blacks and the superior contrast of a good plasma. That's not speculation, boys and girls - it's fact. On the purchase of my second set I did consider buying an LCD but after becoming accustomed to Samsung plasmas I decided not to switch. I was looking for a television that could compare with my Samsung HPT4264 and came home with a model down - the HPT4254, to which I have no complaints. Yes, it is a 720p native television that will accept an 1080i signal BUT the picture is simply amazing on this television even more so than a 1080p television that was being showcased below it for more money. 15,000:1 contrast ratio, great burn-in protection, filterbright, 3 HDMI ports, Film Mode, Game Mode, etc. etc. Anyone who has doubts do your research and you will find this television among the top 10 plasmas.
I'm concerned that consumers are not well informed about plasmas and that LCDs are being introduced to address burn-in issues, because picture-wise plasmas ARE superior. Not to say I'd like to see LCD fail, but it would be a shame to one day see plasmas have stopped being manufactured over disinformation and consumer confusion. Plasma HDTVs today are less suseptible to screen burn-in and usually come equipped with various technologies to prevent/correct this issue. It isn't really that big of a deal anymore. I've heard salesmen tell customers that plasmas are not recommended as "gaming televisions" which I think is a crock of bull. A decent plasma will not give you the blur effect that an LCD will during fast motion and the excellent picture quality will give your games a more realistic quality. I bought my PlayStation 3 for my HPT4254 and both games and Blu-rays look absolutely stunning. In the case that I have just finished watching a 2.40:1 format movie and am preparing to watch another one (although rare but it might happen) I simply go into my Screen Burn-in Protection list and select Scrolling for a few minutes and PRESTO! No burn-in. I haven't had any issues with burn-in and video games thus far and I use my plasma for PS2/PS3 games, watching movies, surfing the internet, watching YouTube, etc. etc. Just remember like with any television, to maintain it properly and you should do well. Don't display static images on the screen for hours at a time.
Thanks for reading!
PlayStationGuy
(and no I am not affiliated with PlayStation, I am just a fan!)
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