What is the best HDTV for gaming and blu ray - Blu-ray Forum

Nealten10 · 12-01-2008, 02:37 AM

im buying one this weekend and have no clue what brand or size or anything... anythings helpful

BACsader · 12-01-2008, 02:57 AM

Well first you need to set a price range. Then room conditions to decide between Plasma, LCD, etc... Give more information, or someone might say, go out and buy this TV that cost $7000. More than likely, you are not going to do that.

PanasonicPlasmaMan · 12-01-2008, 03:08 AM

My friend has the Samsung 650 and playing Call of Duty world at war on that is amazing.

TVguy86 · 12-01-2008, 03:09 AM

Well i would suggest lcd or dlp if you say your gonna do gaming. That way no burn in or image retention issues.
I know people will say plasma doesn't burn in and the image retention is not that big of a deal.
I had a plasma, played call of duty 4 a lot, and i had image retention and it annoyed me.
I have a DLP now and play a lot of call of duty and no image retention or burn in.
Make sure you understand what native resolution is. Will you be happy with spending less money on a 720p or do you want to get an HDTV that will go full 1080p. Its just personal prefrence but make sure you get the one you want.

And yes call of duty world at war looks amazing on my samsung as well

AppleCrumbDlite · 12-01-2008, 03:13 AM

holy subjective question

PanasonicPlasmaMan · 12-01-2008, 05:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TVguy86

Well i would suggest lcd or dlp if you say your gonna do gaming. That way no burn in or image retention issues.
I know people will say plasma doesn't burn in and the image retention is not that big of a deal.
I had a plasma, played call of duty 4 a lot, and i had image retention and it annoyed me.
I have a DLP now and play a lot of call of duty and no image retention or burn in.
Make sure you understand what native resolution is. Will you be happy with spending less money on a 720p or do you want to get an HDTV that will go full 1080p. Its just personal prefrence but make sure you get the one you want.

And yes call of duty world at war looks amazing on my samsung as well

LCD also gets burn in

AppleCrumbDlite · 12-01-2008, 05:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PanasonicPlasmaMan

LCD also gets burn in

you would literally have to have a stationeary image on the screen for days for this to happen with new lcds

PanasonicPlasmaMan · 12-01-2008, 05:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AppleCrumbDlite

you would literally have to have a stationeary image on the screen for days for this to happen with new lcds

please give me a article link that says that.

AppleCrumbDlite · 12-01-2008, 05:49 AM

http://www.projectorpeople.com/resou...-projector.asp

LCD's are not susceptible to burn in. They can however have temporary ghosting if an image is left on for several hours without movement, but once the picture is moved or turned off the ghosting will dissipate shortly.

My_Two_Cents · 12-01-2008, 12:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AppleCrumbDlite

you would literally have to have a stationeary image on the screen for days for this to happen with new lcds

As you would to get burn-in on a plasma.....

My_Two_Cents · 12-01-2008, 12:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AppleCrumbDlite

http://www.projectorpeople.com/resou...-projector.asp

LCD's are not susceptible to burn in. They can however have temporary ghosting if an image is left on for several hours without movement, but once the picture is moved or turned off the ghosting will dissipate shortly.

Yes, they are, though it would take longer for this to happen than with plasma. I thought I had a link (but I don't) to the article dobyblue has posted numerous times showing an LCD monitor with severe burn-in.

Beta Man · 12-01-2008, 01:19 PM

Please don't turn this into YET ANOTHER LCD vs. Plasma thread

BACsader · 12-01-2008, 01:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beta Man

Please don't turn this into YET ANOTHER LCD vs. Plasma thread

I think it is already too late.

obiwopkenobi62 · 12-01-2008, 01:35 PM

Check my sig. Fantastic for gaming.

BACsader · 12-01-2008, 01:36 PM

We shouldn't even waste our time anymore. The OP posted this without any indication of price, other uses, room conditions, etc...

RealSkyDiver · 12-01-2008, 02:25 PM

Definitely plasma because of virtually no delay time in compare to LCD and therefore much better with fast paced scenes. The colors look more natural as well with superior blacks.

TheZoof · 12-01-2008, 02:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AppleCrumbDlite

http://www.projectorpeople.com/resou...-projector.asp

LCD's are not susceptible to burn in. They can however have temporary ghosting if an image is left on for several hours without movement, but once the picture is moved or turned off the ghosting will dissipate shortly.

pwned.

I suggest going to a store, looking at them all and find out what works for you.

Bigger is not always better. I also wouldn't get anything unless it is 1080P.

dobyblue · 12-01-2008, 02:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AppleCrumbDlite

http://www.projectorpeople.com/resou...-projector.asp

LCD's are not susceptible to burn in. They can however have temporary ghosting if an image is left on for several hours without movement, but once the picture is moved or turned off the ghosting will dissipate shortly.

http://www.hdguru.com/?p=151

LCD's are susceptible to burn in.

swearfield · 12-01-2008, 04:38 PM

LCD does not burn in...

show me a computer monitor with burn in...
it must take years of constant static images to burn in to an LCD cuz I've never seen it.

Also after 100 hours, most plasma's are no longer susceptible to burn in...
and new modern day plasma's have built in features to help prevent burn in..
dont be afraid to buy a TV because of burn in... buy the tv you feel has the best picture. which in most cases will be a plasma, samsung, pioneer or panasonic. be careful of the samsung 550 and 650's though... they have major issues.. want to know more. pm or something... k later noobs

Hammie · 12-01-2008, 05:33 PM

I have a NEW Samsung 860 LCD and Page 34 of the Users Guide specifically states:

"Temporary image retention may occur when viewing a static image on the set for more than two hours."

I guess it comes down to semantics. While burn in is typically geared towards phosphor based TV's, image retention is the same thing. However, IR can possibly be used more widely as LCD can "retain an image" after prolonged use of static images.

Is it as common with LCD's, probably not. But to say that an LCD doesn't experience this is just wrong, inaccurate and misleading.

12-01-2008, 02:37 AM	#1
Nealten10 Active Member Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Louisiana 4K collection:35 Blu-ray collection:484 Blu-ray reviews:2	What is the best HDTV for gaming and blu ray im buying one this weekend and have no clue what brand or size or anything... anythings helpful

12-01-2008, 03:09 AM	#4
TVguy86 Active Member Member since:Jul 2008 Location:GO HUSKERS.	Well i would suggest lcd or dlp if you say your gonna do gaming. That way no burn in or image retention issues. I know people will say plasma doesn't burn in and the image retention is not that big of a deal. I had a plasma, played call of duty 4 a lot, and i had image retention and it annoyed me. I have a DLP now and play a lot of call of duty and no image retention or burn in. Make sure you understand what native resolution is. Will you be happy with spending less money on a 720p or do you want to get an HDTV that will go full 1080p. Its just personal prefrence but make sure you get the one you want. And yes call of duty world at war looks amazing on my samsung as well Last edited by TVguy86; 12-01-2008 at 03:27 AM.

12-01-2008, 04:38 PM	#19
swearfield New Member Member since:Dec 2008	You nubs need to learn how to drink the water LCD does not burn in... show me a computer monitor with burn in... it must take years of constant static images to burn in to an LCD cuz I've never seen it. Also after 100 hours, most plasma's are no longer susceptible to burn in... and new modern day plasma's have built in features to help prevent burn in.. dont be afraid to buy a TV because of burn in... buy the tv you feel has the best picture. which in most cases will be a plasma, samsung, pioneer or panasonic. be careful of the samsung 550 and 650's though... they have major issues.. want to know more. pm or something... k later noobs

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12-01-2008, 02:57 AM	#2
BACsader Expert Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Cooper City FL Home Theater Gallery:29 Blu-ray collection:72 Blu-ray reviews:9 Trading Score:1	Well first you need to set a price range. Then room conditions to decide between Plasma, LCD, etc... Give more information, or someone might say, go out and buy this TV that cost $7000. More than likely, you are not going to do that.

12-01-2008, 03:08 AM	#3
PanasonicPlasmaMan Special Member Member since:Jul 2008 Location:California Home Theater Gallery:14 Blu-ray collection:25 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:18	My friend has the Samsung 650 and playing Call of Duty world at war on that is amazing.

12-01-2008, 03:13 AM	#5
AppleCrumbDlite Senior Member Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Gainesville, FL (Un)Official BD Release poller PSNetwork: Blackhawkin Raptors offed: 26 Home Theater Gallery:15 Blu-ray collection:103 Blu-ray reviews:4 Trading Score:7	holy subjective question

12-01-2008, 05:49 AM	#9
AppleCrumbDlite Senior Member Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Gainesville, FL (Un)Official BD Release poller PSNetwork: Blackhawkin Raptors offed: 26 Home Theater Gallery:15 Blu-ray collection:103 Blu-ray reviews:4 Trading Score:7	http://www.projectorpeople.com/resou...-projector.asp LCD's are not susceptible to burn in. They can however have temporary ghosting if an image is left on for several hours without movement, but once the picture is moved or turned off the ghosting will dissipate shortly.

12-01-2008, 01:19 PM	#12
Beta Man Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Juuuuuuuust A Bit Outside.... Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:268 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:25	Please don't turn this into YET ANOTHER LCD vs. Plasma thread

12-01-2008, 01:35 PM	#14
obiwopkenobi62 Blu-ray Samurai Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Deatsville, Al Home Theater Gallery:531 Blu-ray collection:1143 DVD collection:62 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:6	Check my sig. Fantastic for gaming.

12-01-2008, 01:36 PM	#15
BACsader Expert Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Cooper City FL Home Theater Gallery:29 Blu-ray collection:72 Blu-ray reviews:9 Trading Score:1	We shouldn't even waste our time anymore. The OP posted this without any indication of price, other uses, room conditions, etc...

12-01-2008, 02:25 PM	#16
RealSkyDiver Active Member Member since:Nov 2008	Definitely plasma because of virtually no delay time in compare to LCD and therefore much better with fast paced scenes. The colors look more natural as well with superior blacks.

12-01-2008, 05:33 PM	#20
Hammie Blu-ray Champion Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:May 2008 Location:Washington, DC Metro Home Theater Gallery:53 Blu-ray collection:545 DVD collection:12 Trading Score:12	I have a NEW Samsung 860 LCD and Page 34 of the Users Guide specifically states: "Temporary image retention may occur when viewing a static image on the set for more than two hours." I guess it comes down to semantics. While burn in is typically geared towards phosphor based TV's, image retention is the same thing. However, IR can possibly be used more widely as LCD can "retain an image" after prolonged use of static images. Is it as common with LCD's, probably not. But to say that an LCD doesn't experience this is just wrong, inaccurate and misleading.

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