Samsung plasma or LCD

home_alone

I have a chance of buying a new 42" Samsung plasma (£600) but is it better to buy the Samsung 40" LCD at slightly more(£707).

gary

cdbrown

Any specs on these 2 screens. Hard to compare otherwise.

home_alone

cdbrown wrote: »

Any specs on these 2 screens. Hard to compare otherwise.

42"
Display Type: Plasma Display
Display Format: 480i (SDTV),
480p (EDTV),
576i,
576p,
768p
Input: Analog Coaxial(RF),
Component Video,
Front A/V (Composite),
Front S-Video,
HDMI,
SCART,
VGA
Output: Audio - Line Out (1/8" Mini),
SCART,
Variable/Fixed Audio
Aspect Ratio: 16:9 (Widescreen)
Resolution: 1280 x 768
Freeview (DVB-T) Tuner: Yes
Brightness: 1300 cd/m2
Diagonal Screen Size: 42
Display Panel
Contrast Ratio: 10,000:1
Brightness: 1300 cd/m2
Resolution: 1280 x 768
Aspect Ratio: 16:9 (Widescreen)
Diagonal Screen Size: 42 in
Viewable Size: 107 cm
Display Type: Plasma Display
Broadcast Standards
Broadcast Format Displayed: 480i (SDTV),
480p (EDTV),
576i,
576p,
768p
Broadcast Format Supported: 1080i (HDTV),
480i (SDTV),
480p (EDTV),
576i,
576p,
720p (HDTV)
Freeview Tuner: Yes
HDTV Compatible: Yes
Interface
Output: Audio - Line Out (1/8" Mini),
SCART,
Variable/Fixed Audio
Input: Analog Coaxial(RF),
Component Video,
Front A/V (Composite),
Front S-Video,
HDMI,
SCART,
VGA
Picture Features
Comb Filter: 3D Digital
Picture in Picture: Single Tuner PIP
Vertical Viewing Angle: 175 degrees
Horizontal Viewing Angle: 175 degrees
Other Features
General Features: Commercial Sound Leveler,
Headphone Jack,
Multi-Language Menu,
Progressive Scan
Remote Control: Basic Remote
Audio Format Supported: MTS Stereo,
NICAM Stereo,
SRS
Included Components: Speakers,
Stand

40"

Display Type: Active Matrix LCD
Display Format: 576i,
576p,
768p
Input: Analog Coaxial(RF),
Component Video,
Front A/V (Composite),
Front S-Video,
HDMI,
SCART,
VGA
Output: A/V (RCA Composite),
Audio - Line Out (1/8" Mini),
SCART
Aspect Ratio: 16:9 (Widescreen)
Resolution: 1366 x 768 (WXGA)
Freeview (DVB-T) Tuner: Yes
Brightness: 500 cd/m2
Diagonal Screen Size: 40
Display Panel
Brightness: 500 cd/m2
Response Time: 8 ms
Resolution: 1366 x 768 (WXGA)
Aspect Ratio: 16:9 (Widescreen)
Diagonal Screen Size: 40 in
Viewable Size: 101.6 cm
Display Type: Active Matrix LCD
Broadcast Standards
Broadcast Format Displayed: 576i,
576p,
768p
Broadcast Format Supported: 1080i (HDTV),
576i,
576p,
720p (HDTV)
Freeview Tuner: Yes
HDTV Compatible: Yes
Interface
Interface Type: Serial - 9 pin D-shell (EIA 574/232)
Output: A/V (RCA Composite),
Audio - Line Out (1/8" Mini),
SCART
Input: Analog Coaxial(RF),
Component Video,
Front A/V (Composite),
Front S-Video,
HDMI,
SCART,
VGA
Picture Features
Picture in Picture: Single Tuner PIP
Vertical Viewing Angle: 178 degrees
Horizontal Viewing Angle: 178 degrees
Other Features
General Features: Commercial Sound Leveler,
Headphone Jack
Remote Control: Basic Remote
Audio Format Supported: NICAM Stereo,
SRS
Included Components: Speakers,
Stand

richt71

home_alone wrote: »

I have a chance of buying a new 42" Samsung plasma (£600) but is it better to buy the Samsung 40" LCD at slightly more(£707).

gary

According to independant reviews Samsung are the brand in LCD tv's as they totally make their own. Panasonic are the leaders for plasma.

Carmen

We have just bought a samsung 42" plasma. Having read quite a few comments on here regarding plasma vs lcd, I came to the conclusion that it was down to individual tastes and budget! Budget for us, and O/H is very pleased with our purchase...now he thinks is on the football with the players;) Good luck with your choice.
Carmen x

cdbrown

Just from those specs it's a bit hard.
LCD has a higher resolution which is a + but it has poor brightness compared with the plasma. Also doesn't give the contrast ratio which is quite important. Suggest reading any reviews you can find online - might find that the LCD is a bit on the lower end of specs and that the plasma is a better all rounder.

emmaroids

lcd all the way for me, plamsas lose a lotta picture quality over time.

sniperpenguin

LCD here too.... Just bought a Samsung 40" LCD

deanos

At 40" a plasma would be miles better than a LCD

http://www.plasma-lcd-facts.eu/

deanos

emmaroids wrote: »

lcd all the way for me, plamsas lose a lotta picture quality over time.

Myth
Plasma screens have a shorter lifespan than LCD screens.

Fact
Plasma TVs actually have a lifespan that’s at least equal to that of LCD TVs. TVs using either technology will provide at least 60,000 hours of life under normal viewing conditions before they lose more than half their original brightness. This translates to 27 years of continuous viewing for six hours a day.

Plasma screens can actually be made to last even longer depending on the picture settings you use. For instance, keeping the contrast low could potentially extend a plasma screen’s life.

ginjim

so where can u get these lovely deals from?