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.

[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.

[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.

[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!

[Johnny Vinyl]

Originally Posted by Ricshoe

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

+1

[brett_day]

i have to say plasma.

i owned 2 lcd sets before my plasma and was never completely happy with them! the main problem with lcd was the motion blur issues that still plague the sets (even the 120hz sets) colors are not as accurate and blacks are not as deep on lcd

Plasma does not suffer from motion blur, the color pallets on plasma are the most realistic you will get and the blacks are the blackest you will find.

Both technologies suffer from dead pixels. LCD more so than plasma but plasma can still suffer with dead pixels.

Plasmas on the other hand can get Image retention! Now lets not get image retention and burn in mixed up here! Burn in is almost impossible to achieve on plasmas now. yes it CAN happen if you are completely reckless with the TV, but a static image will take 15-20 hours to burn in to the screen. LCD can also suffer from burn in as well

Now image retention. If you follow the 100 hour break in procedure on plasma's you will not have to worry bout IR. I have about 450-500 hours on my plasma now and have never had any image retention. All you have to do is make sure the settings are not above 50 on the contrast, brightness etc and that no black bars are present for the first 100 hours, then you will be golden. The reason you need to do this is so that the phosphors can get an even burn at the beginning of the tv's life! A little bit of patience in the beginning will ensure that you plasma gives you the bet possible picture you can get!

At the end of the day though it is personal preference. I prefer plasmas over LCD because of the wonderful, true to life color pallet, i also enjoy not having motion blur. Others enjoy the vivid colors LCD. it is all down to your personal taste!

Good luck with the decision making

[callas01]

I guess we're in camps now....

I guess my choice is the camp of impartiallity. Really this thread you created is every Plasma owner saying LCD sucks and LCD owners saying how much they love their LCD.

I say go with what you really want. Both have pros and cons and both look great when you get it in your living room and play movies. IF you do buy an LCD make sure you turn on the xvYCC color because it really make the picture look better and true to life. If you go Plasma, make sure you calibrate, cause the 2 I saw not calibrated, didn't look that great. The other 2 I saw that were looked great.

Enjoy, and no second guessing.

[JimShaw]

Originally Posted by callas01

I guess we're in camps now....

I guess my choice is the camp of impartiallity. Really this thread you created is every Plasma owner saying LCD sucks and LCD owners saying how much they love their LCD.

I say go with what you really want. Both have pros and cons and both look great when you get it in your living room and play movies. IF you do buy an LCD make sure you turn on the xvYCC color because it really make the picture look better and true to life. If you go Plasma, make sure you calibrate, cause the 2 I saw not calibrated, didn't look that great. The other 2 I saw that were looked great.

Enjoy, and no second guessing.

I know but I didn't mean to create this back and forth between two camps. All I wanted to know is about pixels which has been answered very well.

Yes, I agree either type would look great in my viewing room. I have now decided which to buy.

Thanks everyone for their knowledge and input!!

[arush5268d]

More people on this site will say "plasma" over those that say "LCD"

The facts about plasma: darker blacks, truer colers, no motion blur....and the best one? You can say, "Oh yeah, I've got a plasma baby"

[Chevypower]

If you just care about blacks, get a black piece of cardboard LOL it's a lot cheaper.

[arush5268d]

Originally Posted by Chevypower

If you just care about blacks, get a black piece of cardboard LOL it's a lot cheaper.

When is that going to come out on Blu?

[Chevypower]

Originally Posted by arush5268d

When is that going to come out on Blu?

Nahhh your comment on the car blu-ray players was funnier :-) - sorry it took me a while to think of a comeback... and that's all i could think of LOL.

[arush5268d]

Originally Posted by Chevypower

Nahhh your comment on the car blu-ray players was funnier :-) - sorry it took me a while to think of a comeback... and that's all i could think of LOL.

Did you not eat your brainfood before coming to post here recently?