New TV. LCD/Plasma? Suggestions please.

Empty_pockets

Hi,


Really confused over what TV to buy. Been considering buying for best part of a year and still not decided whatI want. Had conflicting advice from retailers, manufacturers every man and thier dog!

Ok, definites.

The TV will be mainly used for gaming. 90% of the use.
It will get the of bit of TV but more likley a film/blue ray.

I want between 42" and 50"

I am currently using freeview. I plan to continue this though maybe upgrade to a Humax HD PVR box.

I want to purchace from John Lewis.

I plan on purchacing in the post Christmas sale. 27/28th Dec.


I had previously understood plasma was better for gaming mainly fur to the contrast ratios and refesh rate. A sony rep recently told me to go LCD.

I've had a look on AV forums which is helpful but almost too much information there for me!

any advice here from people that know their hadware?

Thanks.

Empty_pockets

Nobody.......?

Kurtis_Blue

It doesn't really matter to the vast majority of people and if you are finding this a bit confusing I would suggest you are within this group, just go to JL when its time to buy, look and listen to a few from good solid brands in your price range, look at extras including web enabled.

Choose, purchase and enjoy.

Empty_pockets

Well pretty much decided on a Panasonic Viera TX-P50S20.

600hz.

Hoping the drice will drop after Christmas to maybe 650/7 and there will be some left!

macman

Don't leave it too late or you will be hit with the VAT increase though.
Tried Richer Sounds?

Tulip09

I have both 50" plasma and LCD in my house and both used for gaming. I dont think there is to much difference between the quality etc however i think that the plasma is better in a "bigger room" so the distance from the tv is more than with the lcd. I prefer the look of the lcd though.

almillar

A Sony salesman told you LCD is better - why on earth would he say that? Oh, because Sony don't sell LCDs!
Yes as above a Panasonic S20 in 42 or 50 inch would make a great gaming screen. G20 too (adds a freesat HD tuner, maybe not much use, but they can be similar prices). I have a G10 which is last year's model that you might be able to get cheap...

Empty_pockets

Hi,

Looked at the G series this morning. Price has just dropped and I was very tempted to change my order, mainly due to the Viera Cast which is the internet service.

Stuck with the S in the end.

almillar

Considering that you're going to be gaming on the TV, if it's a PS3 or PC, they'll be far better than the TV for the connected stuff, so I think it would've been a waste to pay extra for the G. Enjoy!