Looking for a plasma or a lcd.

[Greenmatiz2]

If you can wait... then wait. I think we'll see some much better models (and some better prices) in the Fall.

I prefer LCD to Plasma, but it's really a user-preference sort of thing. I wouldn't buy anything with a black level lower than 10,000 to 1 (meaning don't get 5,000 to 1). Some of the newer models coming out here in Korea have 15,000 to 1. That's really great for an LCD, and is on par with (or better than) blacks many PDPs put out, IMHO.

My LG XCanvas has a 10,000 to 1 ratio, but some Samsung PAVV monitors I've seen at 10,000 have a bit better blacks. As always, it's not just about specs.

The biggest mistake you can make is to get excited because one monitor is brighter / more vibrant than everything else. They are often set up to look that way on the showroom. At the showroom-common preset, my TV about burns my eyes in my home. I have to tone it down.

Pay attention to details in blacks -- very important.

[blu-fett]

Well if you had read the first post I wrote, I stated I've been in the business for ten years, and we do have them on display for 14 hours a day for 8-12 months at a time. And you know what? They look just as good as the day they came out of the box. We sell these demos all the time. I don't know what plasmas you may be used to, but any of the company's worth their salt stand up to many many years of nice bright pictures. Maybe you're looking at the low end crap plasmas like LG or Westinghouse or Visio. Companies like Panasonic, Pioneer, Fujitsu and Samsung put out quality Plasmas that stand up. Nobody else is bothered by the lack (compared to plasma) of deep color or good black levels in LCD? I've had an Elite plasma for three years, and it still looks good.

[drummerboy]

Originally Posted by blu-fett

That isn't true anymore. A few years ago sure, but now plasmas are up to
65,000 hours to half brightness. Even if you watched for 8 hours a day, you would't notice any difference for at least fifteen years. Not that anyone keeps TVs for fifteen years anymore.

Interesting you saying that, and i do tend to agree with the first half of the statement. The reason i think it is well stated is because, i feel we as enthusiasts should concentrate on comparing plasmas with plasmas and lcd's with lcd's so that way we get a clearer picture of the overall picture. And i dont mean that just literally, i also mean the big picture in the way technology is going and thats why i agree with the first half of that statement. I currently own a projector and have noticd a big difference in this one i have now, compared to the last one especially in the lamp life, and also the temperature difference. To add to that i had no reason to change companies, the one i have now is still Yamaha.(There's a plug for yu Yamaha if your reading ) I believe however it is still ok to compare lcd's to plasmas, but only to a point. Splitting hairs too much can result in a negative purchase also and be self misleading, especially when spending big money. I have been my own worst enemy a few times. So to sum up i would say "baby steps are the way to go (for me) with home theatre " , lcd or plasma.