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[Wolf]

Need to make a decision soon and need advice

Q. Does plasma consume far more power compared tp LCD?
Q. Has LCD overcome the "smear" during fast motion?
Q. Is there a definative answer to which system is best and why?
(generalising)
or a site that I can turn to.

[John]

Wolf wrote:

[www.168computers.com]

I agreed with John. LCD are more suitable for smaller size. They are
typically heavier and collapse on their on size when too big. Plasma is
able to go bigger but has some burn-in problem but hey, $5000 for 6 5
years not too bad. If you want to go bigger, projector is the way to go.

John wrote:

[Trevor Lees]

Sony V series LCD's are the best I've seen they are out now in some Sony
stores and up to Nov 9th in other stores,up to 40 inches above that you need
plasma,

cheers Trevor Lees
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[TommyGun]

I have a 42" HD plasma and it shows a fantasic picture. I would opt for
plasma at this size. I also have a 19" LCD in my bedroom and the
picture does not compare. Like you say, smears when in motion. The
picture on the plasma is much more fluid like. For me there is no
choice.
What people are saying above though is also correct, I also get to
watch a 68" HD plasma on a regular basis, and although the size of it
is comanding, the picture on my smaller unit does seem to be of better
quality.
Above 42" go projector......

[Olfda Lertih]

I recently posted this in another thread :
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Why would you waste so much on an LCD when the technology still is far
from being perfect. I have yet to see an LCD that can do as a black as
an equivalent plasma, or crt. True you can get true 1080i LCD's and not
plasmas, but what do we have in Australia at the moment (bar a good PC)
that takes advantage of it? Our HDtv system is still in early stages
and leaves a hell of a lot to be desired.

Only benefit I see in LCD is a) you can get them in sizes under 42" b)
all lcd's are generally HD c) LCD's are great for computer use as you
can't burn them. d) you can replace the backlighting

Flip side:

a) LCD's still have far from perfect blacks, I think the best ones are
800:1 b) screens are easy to
damage especially with children around c) Some LCD's pump out as much
heat as a plasma d) Many LCD's still suffer from poor viewing angles e)
LCD's are still ridiculously expensive compared to similar plasmas f)
Some LCD's still have a tendency to blur with fast movement. Granted
though all LCD's are getting better every generation that comes out.

Undecided : Power consumption, people say LCD's consume less however
some i've encountered pump out fair amounts of heat (how does this heat
affect the life of the panel itself?) - LCD's have their blacklights
continuously on, whereas Plasma each pixel is always changing its light
output. Has anyone have an solid figures on this? Because I've been
asked this question numerous times by customers, and I find it hard to
give a straight answer.
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At the end of the day LCD still has a long way to go, I haven't not yet
seen an LCD that would convince me to invest in one, bar the 1080i
sharp.

I work for Harvey Norman, so on a weekly basis I get to see and
compare. Mosst LCD's are good but not great, but still the plasmas
rule. The new LG 37" & 42" LCD's with integrated HD tuners have ghastly
pictures and poor viewing angles, the SD 42" LG with integrated tuner
has a superior picture in my honest opinion.

When dealing with customers I simply say if you want anything smaller
than 40" you only have LCD as an option, if you want bigger unless you
plan to hook your computer up to it, go a Plasma. If you want the best
value for money and picture quality, a plasma is the way to go.

I personally dont see a future in LCD, especially with OLED & SED on
the horizon. That being said I think plasma with fade out to. I see
plasma as just the transition from CRT to the next step (either OLED or
SED) but as I said at the moment Plasma is the best looking flat panel
tech currently available on the market and until something better comes
out, I'll be putting my money on the plasma horse.

[Olfda Lertih]

The 505 had/has HDMI.

Except for LG none of the other major plasma makers have integrated
tuners.

The new HD LG's with integrated tuners have so,so pictures.

I still think the SD model with the integrated tuner has a much nicer
picture.

[Alan Rutlidge]

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[Olfda Lertih]

We got a one only for $5999 as of yesterday. They are a nice plasma,
however sitting next to the 50" Philips, the Philips has the edge. But
then again the Pioneers out of the box apparently need pro calibration
to make them shine.

The sharp I was saw impressive, hooked up to a Chinese HVD player,
picture was stunning. But at the price of $14k, it just wasn't worth
it. Even the best LCDtv's at the moment can only do 800:1 contrast, the
best plasmas are far ahead of that.

I know how the salesdroid would've felt, I don't mind doing home setups
myself you can make great money on the side doing it :) sometimes I
throw it in as a freebie just to close a sale. Other times people just
like the idea that the person who served them will come out and help
them to (even if they have to pay) Although I hate when people
expect/demand it for free, as that's offensive, it's like people don't
understand petrol costs money and outside of work we do have a life. I
gotta balance work life and uni life, so my time is valuable and
precious and worth every $$$. Sorry i'm ranting here.

[TT]

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[TT]

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[Rod]

Olfda Lertih wrote:

[Olfda Lertih]

Yer I know, when I first saw one it was $14k.

Cost on them is like $9-10k anyway, there's not very much demand for
them here as far as i've seen.

I myself have never had a single customer even interested in one.
Neither has the store even bothered to order one for display, very few
people are interested in paying $10k for an LCD, when you can have a
much nicer looking plasma for $5-6K granted its not true 1080i, but as
I said I haven't seen an LCD that looks as good as a plasma, yet.

[Alan Rutlidge]

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