Q. We would be putting up spread sheets and the like on the screen as well as power point presentations.
What features should I look for?
Brands and models would be appreciated. We are looking in the 47" or so range.
What features should I look for?
Brands and models would be appreciated. We are looking in the 47" or so range.
A. You totally need to be careful about getting caught up in hype over features that make watching TV or movies or such better. That's not going to be an issue for you. But can add significant cost. So you can ditch those things and save a tone of money.
So ignore 120Hz/240Hz rates. Great for sports, action movies, and gaming. Way overkill for your needs (and adds a lot of $). Ignore LED LCD. Again great for other types of uses, but way overkill for you (and huge expense). But do go with LCD. I think that's far better suited for the kind of corporate uses you talk about (a Plasma would be good if you were a TV production company only).
But I disagree with the other comment about 720p. I think you should go for 1080p to get full 1920x1080 resolution. Your LCD TV is just there to serve as a really large scale computer monitor really. So I would go with one with greater resolution incase you need it. If you want to tone down the resolution you can, but at least you have the option to do 1920x1080 if you want.
Definitely look out for VGA or DVI ports. That way its easy to hook up laptops to the TV. Most sets in that size range will have such, but just double check.
I would look to Samsung, Sony, Sharp, or LG at that size. I think you'll get a good option from any of them. They are all top tier brands. As for some example options,
Samsung LN46B530 - 46" CCFL LCD 1080p 60Hz - http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-LN46B530-46-Inch-1080p-HDTV/dp/B001U3Y8OU/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1257205600&sr=8-4 - $1,074 Amazon
Sony KDL-46V5100 - 46" CCFL LCD 1080p 120Hz - http://www.amazon.com/Sony-BRAVIA-KDL-46V5100-46-Inch-1080p/dp/B001T9N0EO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1257205829&sr=1-1 - $1,099 Amazon (normally I wouldn't bother with the 120Hz, but Sony gives it to you here at a decent price)
Sharp Aquos LC46D65U - 46" CCFL LCD 1080p 60Hz - http://www.amazon.com/Sharp-Aquos-LC46D65U-46-Inch-1080p/dp/B001E8YQ1Q/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1257205920&sr=1-1 - $950 Amazon
All of those have VGA PC inputs. So you'd be in good shape. Any of those would serve you well. I kind of like the Sony option as it falls within a similar price range as the others but adds in the 120Hz. Again, while not necessary for your needs, it could be had for a decent price and so if you ended up showing something with some fast motion on it for some reason, it would be a bit better suited than the other choices.
Also use cnet.com to do your own review checks if you want.
So ignore 120Hz/240Hz rates. Great for sports, action movies, and gaming. Way overkill for your needs (and adds a lot of $). Ignore LED LCD. Again great for other types of uses, but way overkill for you (and huge expense). But do go with LCD. I think that's far better suited for the kind of corporate uses you talk about (a Plasma would be good if you were a TV production company only).
But I disagree with the other comment about 720p. I think you should go for 1080p to get full 1920x1080 resolution. Your LCD TV is just there to serve as a really large scale computer monitor really. So I would go with one with greater resolution incase you need it. If you want to tone down the resolution you can, but at least you have the option to do 1920x1080 if you want.
Definitely look out for VGA or DVI ports. That way its easy to hook up laptops to the TV. Most sets in that size range will have such, but just double check.
I would look to Samsung, Sony, Sharp, or LG at that size. I think you'll get a good option from any of them. They are all top tier brands. As for some example options,
Samsung LN46B530 - 46" CCFL LCD 1080p 60Hz - http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-LN46B530-46-Inch-1080p-HDTV/dp/B001U3Y8OU/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1257205600&sr=8-4 - $1,074 Amazon
Sony KDL-46V5100 - 46" CCFL LCD 1080p 120Hz - http://www.amazon.com/Sony-BRAVIA-KDL-46V5100-46-Inch-1080p/dp/B001T9N0EO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1257205829&sr=1-1 - $1,099 Amazon (normally I wouldn't bother with the 120Hz, but Sony gives it to you here at a decent price)
Sharp Aquos LC46D65U - 46" CCFL LCD 1080p 60Hz - http://www.amazon.com/Sharp-Aquos-LC46D65U-46-Inch-1080p/dp/B001E8YQ1Q/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1257205920&sr=1-1 - $950 Amazon
All of those have VGA PC inputs. So you'd be in good shape. Any of those would serve you well. I kind of like the Sony option as it falls within a similar price range as the others but adds in the 120Hz. Again, while not necessary for your needs, it could be had for a decent price and so if you ended up showing something with some fast motion on it for some reason, it would be a bit better suited than the other choices.
Also use cnet.com to do your own review checks if you want.
What is better for gaming and blu-ray movies LCD or Plasma TV?
Q. I don't have HD programming hooked up, so I am only going to be watching blu-ray movies and playing games on either xbox 360 or PS3. I may have an antenna hooked up for over the air broadcast HD channels. So I wasn't sure if an LCD or Plasma would be better. I am looking for 42-46" TV. Also should I get 60hz or 120hz TV, is there much of a difference?
A. 40" - 46" is the kind of grey area size. Below that you want a basic LCD. Above that you definitely want a Plasma (or if you must go LCD, LED LCD). But in that range both can potentially get the job done.
Same with the 60Hz vs 120Hz options. Gamers would most likely all tell you to go 120Hz. But again, at those sizes, its still a grey area. It will definitely make a difference, but enough that you'll notice or enough that it warrants the added cost? That's where its into the grey.
For both, LCD vs Plasma, or 60Hz vs 120Hz, I highly recommend you go to a store and use your eyes. Everyone's visual sensitivities are different. If you can see differences, then go with the one that you think is giving you the best picture (make sure they hook up a game for you if that's going to be your main use). If they all look the same to you, go for the cheapest.
But do stick with the big name brands. Panasonic, Sony, and Samsung are your main friends. They are the leaders of the pack. But Sharp, LG, and Toshiba also make viable options for your to consider as well. But that's it, other than those 6, you're looking at 2nd tier brands that will be a risk. They might work out, but the risk is much greater.
Personally, I would hands down go with a Panasonic Viera plasma for your needs. It will be wicked for gaming and movies. Its the top of the line manufacturer with one of the single best reputations for reliability. Plasma has a near instantaneous response time (0.001ms) and so is flawless in fast motion playback (LCDs are typically in around 4ms - 8ms, the 120Hz can help overcome that, but its not Plasma good).
Plasma haters will claim burn-in. But a modern Plasma doesn't suffer that anymore. Especially one from Panasonic. Though a cautious person would recommend you still condition a Plasma TV. So that means no gaming for the first 20-50 hours of operation (watch a lot of movies really quickly). And for the first 100-200 hours of operation keep the brightness and contrast cranked down (so probably stay away from games with dark scenes during that time as well, as they'll be hard to play). But after that, optimize it and know that you're getting as good as it gets in HDTVs.
Same with the 60Hz vs 120Hz options. Gamers would most likely all tell you to go 120Hz. But again, at those sizes, its still a grey area. It will definitely make a difference, but enough that you'll notice or enough that it warrants the added cost? That's where its into the grey.
For both, LCD vs Plasma, or 60Hz vs 120Hz, I highly recommend you go to a store and use your eyes. Everyone's visual sensitivities are different. If you can see differences, then go with the one that you think is giving you the best picture (make sure they hook up a game for you if that's going to be your main use). If they all look the same to you, go for the cheapest.
But do stick with the big name brands. Panasonic, Sony, and Samsung are your main friends. They are the leaders of the pack. But Sharp, LG, and Toshiba also make viable options for your to consider as well. But that's it, other than those 6, you're looking at 2nd tier brands that will be a risk. They might work out, but the risk is much greater.
Personally, I would hands down go with a Panasonic Viera plasma for your needs. It will be wicked for gaming and movies. Its the top of the line manufacturer with one of the single best reputations for reliability. Plasma has a near instantaneous response time (0.001ms) and so is flawless in fast motion playback (LCDs are typically in around 4ms - 8ms, the 120Hz can help overcome that, but its not Plasma good).
Plasma haters will claim burn-in. But a modern Plasma doesn't suffer that anymore. Especially one from Panasonic. Though a cautious person would recommend you still condition a Plasma TV. So that means no gaming for the first 20-50 hours of operation (watch a lot of movies really quickly). And for the first 100-200 hours of operation keep the brightness and contrast cranked down (so probably stay away from games with dark scenes during that time as well, as they'll be hard to play). But after that, optimize it and know that you're getting as good as it gets in HDTVs.
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