LCD or PLASMA?

[JimShaw]

I know there are many threads on this subject and I have read them all and even have a few set as a "favorite" so I can re-read.

LCD or PLASMA

I have been going back and forth and know all the pros and cons.

Here is my dilemma.

The pixels on the LCD (from all I have read) will burn out, go bad, etc. leaving small holes in the picture.

This is something I do not want to happen leaving me to lean towards a plasma.

Any thoughts on this? Is this something that one should worry about?

[crackinhedz]

plasmas can get dead pixels as well.

But this should not be a decision maker/breaker. My vote would be for a Plasma, but I would have no issue with an LCD either.

[JimShaw]

Originally Posted by crackinhedz

plasmas can get dead pixels as well.

But this should not be a decision maker/breaker. My vote would be for a Plasma, but I would have no issue with an LCD either.

Thanks for the info.

I didn't realize that plasmas had the same problem. I guess I haven't read enough.

[MaleManGuy]

LCD's have a transistor for every pixel... if anything happens to that active device the pixel will show it. Not only that... every transistor must not only be not dead, but biased properly too otherwise you get patches of permament clouds or slightly different looking pixels. Anyways... plasma is just electrons exciting gas which in turn excites phosphors... not as likely to die or have biasing issues.

I started with LCD... and now have plasma. I am biased towards plasma for the true to life color accuracy, speed, and no non-sense specs. Plasma is not relying on all the motion compensation schemes and on and on to display a speedy picture. The more I watch my TV and the more I remember the sharp I previously hyad the happier I get.

Jeff

[NJMetsFan]

Originally Posted by MaleManGuy

LCD's have a transistor for every pixel... if anything happens to that active device the pixel will show it. Not only that... every transistor must not only be not dead, but biased properly too otherwise you get patches of permament clouds or slightly different looking pixels. Anyways... plasma is just electrons exciting gas which in turn excites phosphors... not as likely to die or have biasing issues.

I started with LCD... and now have plasma. I am biased towards plasma for the true to life color accuracy, speed, and no non-sense specs. Plasma is not relying on all the motion compensation schemes and on and on to display a speedy picture. The more I watch my TV and the more I remember the sharp I previously hyad the happier I get.

Jeff

I had a Sharp Aqous as well, before I bought my Panasonic. I will never regret that upgrade. I love my plasma.

[MaleManGuy]

Originally Posted by NJMetsFan

I had a Sharp Aqous as well, before I bought my Panasonic. I will never regret that upgrade. I love my plasma.

I love my plasma too... it makes movies come alive, much better viewing angle. The pluses are a lot more. I play video games, watch TV, do blu movies and rarely get retention if it barely lasts a moment at all. Burn in will never happen for me... I never had burn-in on my CRT EITHER!!! If used normally a plasma should never get burn-in these days for a new panasonic or pioneer... they have anti-retention technology invisible to the eye... usually a pixel shifting technique... it is listed in the specs.
My next TV will be a plasma I know it. LCD has lousy contrast, viewing angles, and color balance. EVen the Cathode tube doesn't produce a 100% perfect white light that it relys on to generate all colors. LCD must start with white and then subtract levels of R G B using filters. On a plasma it is easier to just add levels of R G B to get white.
Anyways... I will do pioneer next time... or maybe panasonic. We'll see what the next gen brings :-)

[NJMetsFan]

Originally Posted by MaleManGuy

I love my plasma too... it makes movies come alive, much better viewing angle. The pluses are a lot more. I play video games, watch TV, do blu movies and rarely get retention if it barely lasts a moment at all. Burn in will never happen for me... I never had burn-in on my CRT EITHER!!! If used normally a plasma should never get burn-in these days for a new panasonic or pioneer... they have anti-retention technology invisible to the eye... usually a pixel shifting technique... it is listed in the specs.
My next TV will be a plasma I know it. LCD has lousy contrast, viewing angles, and color balance. EVen the Cathode tube doesn't produce a 100% perfect white light that it relys on to generate all colors. LCD must start with white and then subtract levels of R G B using filters. On a plasma it is easier to just add levels of R G B to get white.
Anyways... I will do pioneer next time... or maybe panasonic. We'll see what the next gen brings :-)

Eventhough I love my plasma, I will be open to any of the newest technologies when I eventually replace my tv. OLED might be available(I know its available, but I mean in larger sizes), LED backlit LCD's are supposed to be pretty good, Laser TVs are coming around as well. You never know what the future brings. So, I will look at all my options and see whats available that I could afford, and give me the best picture for the money.

If I was to buy a new tv right now, it would be another plasma.

[ScarredLungs]

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=62763

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=13433

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=40042

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=58074

There are a few links that might assist you in your decision. You will find pro's and con's (or what people say are pro's and con's) to each kind of TV. Two tings to consider are what you are going to use it for: gaming or movies etc and how much you want to spend.

[My_Two_Cents]

Hmmmm....

Are you asking whether LCD has a more of a tendancy to come with stuck pixels versus plasma? All flat panel displays will have the occasional stuck pixel (none of my plasmas have that I am aware), though I've read that it is more common in LCD. As far as whether LCD has a tendancy to burn-out or go bad over time, not sure I've heard of that before. Because of the thread title, I'd say Dobyblue will be by shortly and can speak to your concerns.

Personally, I'd direct you toward plasma. If you've read all of the threads, then you already know it's the best display technology currently available.

Good luck in your quest!

[JimShaw]

Originally Posted by Ricshoe

Hmmmm....

Are you asking whether LCD has a more of a tendancy to come with stuck pixels versus plasma? All flat panel displays will have the occasional stuck pixel (none of my plasmas have that I am aware), though I've read that it is more common in LCD. As far as whether LCD has a tendancy to burn-out or go bad over time, not sure I've heard of that before. Because of the thread title, I'd say Dobyblue will be by shortly and can speak to your concerns.

Personally, I'd direct you toward plasma. If you've read all of the threads, then you already know it's the best display technology currently available.

Good luck in your quest!

You are correct regarding stuck pixels. That is exaclty what I was trying to say. My gift for termanology is fleeting.

Plasma is what I have been leaning towards but I wanted to double check all my fears before purchasing.

Thanks

[Petra_Kalbrain]

Here is the general rule of thumb when it comes down to making the decision between LCD and Plasma:

If there is a source of exterior light in the room (partially shaded window where lots of daylight still leaks in) then LCD is the best option.

If it is a completely darkened room with absolutely no exterior light coming in, Plasma is the better choice.

Otherwise, the rest of the decision factors should come down to the technical specs of the TVs themselves.

[allstar780]

Originally Posted by Petra_Kalbrain

Here is the general rule of thumb when it comes down to making the decision between LCD and Plasma:

If there is a source of exterior light in the room (partially shaded window where lots of daylight still leaks in) then LCD is the best option.

If it is a completely darkened room with absolutely no exterior light coming in, Plasma is the better choice.

Otherwise, the rest of the decision factors should come down to the technical specs of the TVs themselves.

And of course when you say technical specs you really mean "what looks good to you" because we all know how little such specs as contrast ratio truly mean.

[Lepidopterous]

I've done a ton of research before getting my TV too, and at the end of the day, I had to go with LCD. So my vote's for LCD.

[Johnny Vinyl]

Originally Posted by Petra_Kalbrain

Here is the general rule of thumb when it comes down to making the decision between LCD and Plasma:

If there is a source of exterior light in the room (partially shaded window where lots of daylight still leaks in) then LCD is the best option.

If it is a completely darkened room with absolutely no exterior light coming in, Plasma is the better choice.

Otherwise, the rest of the decision factors should come down to the technical specs of the TVs themselves.

I would agree with this for the most part and certainly as a general rule of thunb. However, my room is quite bright (although no direct sunlight) and I have no issues at all with my plasma display.

This whole issue of room brightness(light) sounds more to me as one created by the LCD camp. Remember the days when CRT was king and, in fact, pretty much the only game in town? We placed our TV's where we wanted and we just closed the curtains if the "light" bothered us.

Watch a lot of BD's? Watch a lot of live Sports? BUY A PLASMA!

[My_Two_Cents]

Originally Posted by John72953

Watch a lot of BD's? Watch a lot of live Sports? BUY A PLASMA!

Watch a lot of (fill in the blank), then buy a plasma!