STOP buying LCDs for the time being

[redlikefire02]

with 120 hz being blown up and prices jacked, and with the news of 240 HZ and plasmas still being a better picture at 240hz-300hz right now like the 85 and 850u from panasonic why bother ?? anyone agree?

[mjbethancourt]

Originally Posted by redlikefire02

with 120 hz being blown up and prices jacked, and with the news of 240 HZ and plasmas still being a better picture at 240hz-300hz right now like the 85 and 850u from panasonic why bother ?? anyone agree?

Some people like the image they get from LCD. The games sure look good. Also, some of us have loyalty to brands that don't offer plasma. LCD isn't entirely without it's benefits.

[R3P0]

I would agree with that only if Laser TVs are right around the corner. Better Pic then plasma cheaper and same benefits as any wall mount LCD

[Beefbowl]

Originally Posted by R3P0

I would agree with that only if Laser TVs are right around the corner. Better Pic then plasma cheaper and same benefits as any wall mount LCD

I think we'll see OLED before LASER TV

[mjbethancourt]

Originally Posted by Beefbowl

I think we'll see OLED before LASER TV

Wasn't SED supposed to be all over the place by now? Whatever happened with that?

[arush5268d]

lolz you silly boy

I wouldn't have touched LCD anyways

[dobyblue]

If I had a family room with loads of windows that needed a TV for kids to watch primarily during the daytime, I'd go LCD no problem.

I don't have any other reason to pick LCD over plasma.

It's 48Hz and 60Hz by the way on the -800U. The 480Hz is a subfield drive - it's how quickly it processes to pick up 3:2 cadences for example. It's not the refresh rate.

[MacDaddyOJack]

I really like my LCD during the day. There are two large windows in my tv room. Plus, its great for gaming so to put a stop or a "ban" on buying LCD tv's would just be ridiculous.....

[Heart_Collector]

Originally Posted by R3P0

I would agree with that only if Laser TVs are right around the corner. Better Pic then plasma cheaper and same benefits as any wall mount LCD

Someone on this forum said they thought Laser was discontinued, and the Best Buy guy I talked to said they haven't heard a word about it (which probably doesn't mean much), but no one ever answers when I ask about it. The same guy was saying the new DLP's with LED had a lot of advantages over the old DLP (better colors with deep blacks), and that may have taken Laser's place. I was looking forward to Laser, especially if it's comparable in quality to LCD and comparable in price to old DLP's.

Before anyone says it...I can't afford to save thousands of dollars for Plasma.

[dobyblue]

Originally Posted by Heart_Collector

Before anyone says it...I can't afford to save thousands of dollars for Plasma.

Why save thousands?
You can get a 50" 1080p plasma from Panasonic for $1,500 (TH-50PZ80U)

[dobyblue]

Laser DLP is certainly not discontinued.

http://www.believingisseeing.tv/home.php

Mitsubishi showed off their 65" model at CES 2008 and their sets are supposed to start shipping this fall, so anytime between September 21st to December 21st.

[stockstar1138]

Originally Posted by mjbethancourt

Wasn't SED supposed to be all over the place by now? Whatever happened with that?

SED is Dead.

OLED
Laser
and FED are the TVs of the future.

[TooBlu]

the 800U is the best ever bro...I played COD4 on my Xbox Elite last night on Game Mode-After the break in period...and i couldnt even play really...it looked that great...it was like i was there playing in real life, before my PANNY i had a samsung DLP 1080p...and i thought "how much better can a Plasma be"...WAY BETTER...thank u THX MODE

[PLASMA-1080P-FULLHD]

PLASMA for the win!

[stockstar1138]

Originally Posted by PLASMA-1080P-FULLHD

PLASMA for life!

I hope you are old, because in about 5-10 years plasma is going to be very dated. LCD even more so.

[micks_address]

its really hard to stop the upgrade itch.. but i think lcds have improved a lot in the last 8-12 months and will do so even more in the next 12 months.. there's always something better around the corner.. i'm just staying away from forums and tv shops for a few years after buying my lcd during the summer

[PLASMA-1080P-FULLHD]

Originally Posted by stockstar1138

I hope you are old, because in about 5-10 years plasma is going to be very dated. LCD even more so.

who cares right now they are the king. thats all matters. who care about 20 years

[stockstar1138]

Originally Posted by PLASMA-1080P-FULLHD

I hope ur LCD can last as old as I am

LCD was the better pick for my needs. I will admit that Plamsa offers a better picture quality and i would actually prefer a plasma.

However, when you live in a house with 5 other college guys who like to play videogames and pass out, you're just asking for burn in.

[stockstar1138]

Originally Posted by PLASMA-1080P-FULLHD

who cares right now they are the king. thats all matters. who care about 20 years

you said Plasma for Life. I don't know about you, but I plan on being alive in 20 years. Plasma is not for life, in facet its not even for the next decade.

[PLASMA-1080P-FULLHD]

Originally Posted by stockstar1138

you said Plasma for Life. I don't know about you, but I plan on being alive in 20 years. Plasma is not for life, in facet its not even for the next decade.

I say whatever i want. that just the %^%$$& truth. its the best display right now on the market. I will say the samething until the next best display enter the market but until then plasma is for life as of now.