Plasma TVs! Is it the end?

Posted By: Tina Wood | Nov 26th, 2006 @ 10:42 PM
Now that the holiday purchasing madness is officially upon us I've been reading lots of product articles and I gotta say it looks like the Plasma is dying a slow death.  I actually have a Samsung DLP which I'm thrilled with, but am looking towards adding an LCD.  I thought about the Plasma but the more I research, the less justified I feel. I'm also looking for something less than fifty inches.  LCDs provide a higher resolution to Plasmas but I want to believe.  Can anybody give me a solid reason to buy a Plasma over an LCD? 
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#Nov 27th, 2006 @ 12:41 AM
Arztek
Arztek
No, I cannot offer a solid reason to buy a plasma over an LCD.  Until a year ago, plasmas were great for offering the highest picture quality and strongest colors at smaller sizes, but LCDs are really improving...and the prices are diving.  I plan on adding something above fifty inches to my gaming pad next year, but I'm undecided.  I've found it really helps to go out and look at televisions in action; online reviews can't show you what you'll be looking at.

While I'll avoid giving you any specific models, my advice would be to go for an ultra-thin LCD display...or suggest that to any parties interested in giving you a pleasant holiday gift.

Then again...you could wait a year for the laser televisions, but until then you're better off with a reasonably priced high quality LCD smaller than fifty inches.
#Nov 27th, 2006 @ 12:56 AM
TeddyB
TeddyB

Prices are plummeting quickly. As a gamer I have to have an HD with these new systems. I'll hopefully buy one this year if I have any money left over after getting a PS3.

#Nov 27th, 2006 @ 12:57 AM
TeddyB
TeddyB
I'm no expert on HDTVs. My dad has a plasma and it does look incredible, but I've heard rumors that plasma's burn out quicker than LCDs and they also suffer from burn in on the screen. My dad has had his for about a year and a half now and it's perfect, so who knows? Recently I spoke to a salesman about HDs and he said if you're gonna go with a TV above 42 inches a plasma is better, but below you should go with an LCD. It's really up in the air to me.
#Nov 27th, 2006 @ 1:15 AM
Arztek
Arztek
Plasmas used to suffer from hard burn-ins, but they are much better now...to the point where they don't unless you're really careless.  While they're grand for anything smaller than fifty inches, they consume between two or three times the power of other models the same size.  That was justifiable until this year when LCDs reached true color and contrast status.  Now, they are in danger of market fallout.  They just aren't worth it for the money anymore.
#Nov 27th, 2006 @ 1:43 AM
SuperBfred
SuperBfred

Hello,

I did test several LCD,Plasma screens and choose for a pioneer plasma 50inch . In term of color,brighness plasma has no competition....Colors look just natural....

Newest LCDs like bravia or philips have more pixels but feature flawed video processor and bad response time.

Burn in is indeed the weak point.....but large LCD also suffer from this problem although in a lesser degree...

use star wars of test DVD over HDMI and you will find out that a black is never black on any LCD....it will be fixed in the future with SED or OLED ,etc...

In the meantime I would advice high end Pioneer machine.

#Nov 27th, 2006 @ 2:38 PM
Resvrgam
Resvrgam

I'm not sure how viable an anonymous person's opinion would be regarding a purchasing decision but, in my experience, DLP and LCD are preferred over the experimental Plasma displays.

I've seen the phospherous gases in a Plasma lose its chromatic-cohesion (the saturation was lost completely) over the span of three years.   Cost is also a major strike against Plasma.

DLP seems to be the poor-man's HDTV but, there's all sorts of complaints I've heard regarding the "rainbow effect" from owners.  I have no complaints with my Sony Wega (1080p) but, what I perceive as perfection, others may find flawed.

As for LCD displays, I've heard myriad complaints ranging from the heat output of the displays to deplorable refresh rates and "ghosting" effects.

Ultimately, it will be up to you to decide what flaws you can live with: Is cost a factor? How high are your visual quality standards?  Do you want to hang this display on a wall or can a 6" deep display suffice? 

Good luck with your purchase and would you please update us on what you've found?

#Nov 27th, 2006 @ 3:36 PM
Erik
Erik
I bought a 42" plasma almost 5 years ago and I haven't had any burn in yet.