LCD or PLASMA

Debras_Angel

Hi Guys,

We are looking at buying one of the new 42 inch flat screen HD TVs and I've read all the blurb on the HDTV posted earlier, so may decide to go with a normal one instead, anyway my question is should we go LCD or Plasma?

We had a look at the weekend and different stores/salesmen had differing views on both.

Any advice/opinions gladly accepted.

:xmassign: Debs

Soulistic

Hi Debs,

When you put a post like this down, there will be a lot of differing opinions, and in my case, tend to confuse more than help sometimes.

So, my suggestion is to figure the answers to some basic questions like,

1. How much do I use my TV?
2. What do plan to watch mostly (Comdies, Movies, etc.)
3. What kind of equipment I use mostly (Freeview box, DVD player, etc)
*4. How much do I want to spend?
5. Who else will use the TV?
6. Am I going to connect other devices? (Ie. Hifi system)

Questions like this can help your decision and allow you to arrive to an answer quickly.

But, in case you want to know where I stand, I would most probably go with an LCD TV. My primary reasons are:
1. Price
2. Portability (Using a wall mounted swivel would be a easier with an LCD)

But, if you want more information, you can just click on the following link:

http://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=en&q=lcd+vs+plasma&btnG=Google+Search&meta=

Good luck!

Debras_Angel

Thanks Soulistic, I never thought to look at it like that. There's only me and hubby and we watch a lot of mainstream telly rather than films.

I will take all your questions into account when choosing.

:xmassign: Thanks again Debs

Debras_Angel

Thanks Alex,

We will be wall mounting it and no issues with a fireplace.

Thanks for the link to the Pioneer I tend to agree it is the best although the price is putting us off, only because we are moving and downsizing so we have to buy every item of furniture from new for moving in February, so don't want to spend anymore than £2k max for the TV.

I assume the contrast ratio will be visible on the TV info details displayed or is this something we should ask?

We are going to hit the sales after Christmas but no doubt there won't be any bargains in this category!!

:beer: Cheers for all your valuable feedback Alex.

Debs

normal

Don't bother asking about the contrast levels from anyone. They're about as acurate as the power values on old stereos. Basic guide, have some money? Buy Panasonic, Sony or Pioneer. Don't have any money? Buy Toshiba or Hitachi. Again, this is a very basic guideline for you. If you can answer soulistic's questions then people may be able to advise. If you're moving somewhere smaller, a 37" telly may also suit you.

Debras_Angel

Hi Normal,

Answers to questions from Soulistic

1. How much do I use my TV?

On all the time - if I'm working from home during the day it is on as well as night.
2. What do plan to watch mostly (Comdies, Movies, etc.)

Standard TV programmes - the occasional DVD for films and comedy
3. What kind of equipment I use mostly (Freeview box, DVD player, etc)

We want to try and get onewith Freeview built in - we have Sky at the minute but will cancel when we move.
*4. How much do I want to spend?

Max max of 2k
5. Who else will use the TV?

Only the 2 of us.

6. Am I going to connect other devices? (Ie. Hifi system)

Not planning to add the hifi system but might consider using microsoft XP.

Think that's it.

Debs

Debras_Angel

We're coming around to the idea of paying more and going for the Pioneer.

We have a Sony widescreen TV that cost £2k 3 years ago and the picture is second to none and we're concerned that the picture wouldn't be as good on some of the Plasma screens, as we've seen in the stores. I think it might just be their reception in some cases.

Ta

Debs

Soulistic

Excellent choice... Pioneer do well. After reading this post, I began doing some of my own research, and came across some sites with reviews that I thought would be helpful. In case you have the time to look at it, here are the sites:

http://www.lcd-tv-reviews.com/

http://www.lcdtvbuyingguide.com/

Anyhow, good luck with your purchase!

Debras_Angel

Soulistic wrote:

Excellent choice... Pioneer do well. After reading this post, I began doing some of my own research, and came across some sites with reviews that I thought would be helpful. In case you have the time to look at it, here are the sites:

http://www.lcd-tv-reviews.com/

http://www.lcdtvbuyingguide.com/

Anyhow, good luck with your purchase!

:rudolf: Thanks for this Soulistic I will get hubby onto it as he is in charge of this purchase! That way I can blame him if it all goes wrong...only joking

many thanks

Debs

Debras_Angel

Thanks Alex,

Hubby checked the Freeview availability and they said it wasn't available in the area we are moving to, but he reckons we should be okay! if not it will probably be Sky again.

Will let you know next week what happens and thanks for all the comments, you're all a great bunch on here.

Debs

Hythers

If you can borrow a freeview box from a friend it would be worth checking for yourself.
Apparently i cannot get freeview here but no one seems to have told my TV.
Perfect picture on all channels