a good gaming hdtv?

Q. anyone a very good gaming hdtv i mean i have a ps3 and i wqant a hdtv with amazing visuals that looks sharp and smooth and clear plz tell me a good hdtv to get

A. Currently the best LCD out there is the LN-52A650 by Samsung.... it looks INCREDIBLE with the 360/PS3 and Blueray! and pretty much anything else...

Cnet.com just gave the 52 inch version an 8.0 ratingmaking it their best rated LCD tv!! (it also comes in 40 and 46 inch versions)
I've seen this tv myself... and trust me.... this tv is NO JOKE!
The picture quality is STUNNING!
It has 1080p, 120hz, 50:000:1 Contrast ratio, 4ms Response time, Game/movie/sports modes.. pretty much all the latest goodies to look for in an LCD.. (better response time and contrast ratio than the Sony XBR).. plus it looks cool too (it has a red bezel) Currently Beachcamera.com has the lowest price for the 40 inch model at around 1500

Here is the Cnet.com review for the Samsung LN-52A660
http://reviews.cnet.com/flat-panel-tvs/s...

Samsung LN-40A650:
http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-LN40A650-4...


Another good gaming set is the Sharp Aquos LN-32GP1U..... this tv was made for gaming!!It's a little cheaper than the Samsung but its still really good!!

Check it out:
http://www.sharpusa.com/products/ModelLa...


Also... check out Sony's new 2008 Bravia lineup.. 2008 Sony Bravia lineup:
http://www.hdtvlounge.net/sony/2008-hdtv...

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Can Samsung T200 LCD Monitor be used as HDTV?

Q. Hi, I have recently bought a LCD Monitor wrongly as I actually want a HDTV. So, I would like to ask if this monitor can display high definition programs or maybe just digital programs? Do I need to use an antenna?
The monitor is a Samsung T200HD LCD Monitor. Does it function High Definition?

A. You can. This Cnet video explains it fairly well.

http://www.cnet.com/1990-7387_1-6341848-3.html?tag=dh;dh_m

You'll need either cable/satellite box or antenna with a converter box

If the monitor doesn't have built in speakers, you'll need speakers with a small amp (like computer speakers)

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a good gaming hdtv?

Q. anyone a very good gaming hdtv i mean i have a ps3 and i wqant a hdtv with amazing visuals that looks sharp and smooth and clear plz tell me a good hdtv to get

A. Currently the best LCD out there is the LN-52A650 by Samsung.... it looks INCREDIBLE with the 360/PS3 and Blueray! and pretty much anything else...

Cnet.com just gave the 52 inch version an 8.0 ratingmaking it their best rated LCD tv!! (it also comes in 40 and 46 inch versions)
I've seen this tv myself... and trust me.... this tv is NO JOKE!
The picture quality is STUNNING!
It has 1080p, 120hz, 50:000:1 Contrast ratio, 4ms Response time, Game/movie/sports modes.. pretty much all the latest goodies to look for in an LCD.. (better response time and contrast ratio than the Sony XBR).. plus it looks cool too (it has a red bezel) Currently Beachcamera.com has the lowest price for the 40 inch model at around 1500

Here is the Cnet.com review for the Samsung LN-52A660
http://reviews.cnet.com/flat-panel-tvs/s...

Samsung LN-40A650:
http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-LN40A650-4...


Another good gaming set is the Sharp Aquos LN-32GP1U..... this tv was made for gaming!!It's a little cheaper than the Samsung but its still really good!!

Check it out:
http://www.sharpusa.com/products/ModelLa...


Also... check out Sony's new 2008 Bravia lineup.. 2008 Sony Bravia lineup:
http://www.hdtvlounge.net/sony/2008-hdtv...

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Can Samsung T200 LCD Monitor be used as HDTV?

Q. Hi, I have recently bought a LCD Monitor wrongly as I actually want a HDTV. So, I would like to ask if this monitor can display high definition programs or maybe just digital programs? Do I need to use an antenna?
The monitor is a Samsung T200HD LCD Monitor. Does it function High Definition?

A. You can. This Cnet video explains it fairly well.

http://www.cnet.com/1990-7387_1-6341848-3.html?tag=dh;dh_m

You'll need either cable/satellite box or antenna with a converter box

If the monitor doesn't have built in speakers, you'll need speakers with a small amp (like computer speakers)

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What is the best 32" LCD HDTV?

Q. I'm looking for the best 32" HDTV that has a great look, deep blacks and wealthy color (LOL), an excellent PC monitor (pc connectivity), just superb quality and every aspect possible. I went to cnet.com and read everything, especially the Samsung, but I would like to hear from the real consumers out there.
Thanks in advance HDTV fans!!!

A. Samsung is the best one for LCD TV.I suggest this one Samsung LN32A650 32-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV with RED Touch of Color http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00141AYR8?ie=UTF8&tag=ya09-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00141AYR8

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LCD HDTV Calibration?

Q. How do i get my new LCD HDTV calibrated for the best picture?
I've heard that there's professionals who can do this for you. Where do i find someone for this?

A. You can do this in one of three ways. They are, in descending order of cost and effectiveness:

1.) You can find ISF calibrators here:
http://www.imagingscience.com/isf-trained.cfm

2.) You can buy a DVE HD calibration disc to do it yourself.
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_gw?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=dve+hd+basics

3.) See if CNET has reviewed your TV. They will list the settings for the TV after calibration. Or you could visit tweaktv.com to see if any ISF calibrators have listed the settings they've used.

I used a combination of 2 and 3.

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Is there a 32" lcd hdtv that kicks 1080 pixels?

Q. or if not what is the smallest size tv with 1080p and where can I find it

A. I'm in the same boat--looking for a new LCD, and i really want 1080p. The Westinghouse LVM-37w3 is a 37" 1080p [monitor], although not a real 'HDTV', with no integrated ATSC tuner.

Sharp has a 32" out--the [LC-32GP1U]... IMO very overpriced, and probably not worth it since the resolution [1080p] isn't very recognizable on the 32" screen. CNET says so as well.

P.S. I gather you're talking about a native 1080 lines(1080p) of resolution--1080i is readily available on a 720p display.

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best HDTVs for gaming?

Q. I recently tried out a 46" 120hz insignia lcd (6.5 ms) from best buy and it was complete crap, had to return it. I was told that i needed the 120hz for gaming however when I tried to play any FPS the 120hz feature just made it so "laggy" i could not even attempt to play but when i turned the 120hz off it seemed okay.
I now have a cheapo 40" rca lcd from walmart (I believe 8ms and 60hz) nothing to write home about. with both of these tvs (more so with the rca) it is making fps games really hard to play. i would not say it seems like input lag, when i click A to jump my person jumps immediately etc. The best way I can describe it is when I look Left or Right, Up or Down it feels/looks really "jerky", god forbid I am also Moving while Looking, so jerky its not even funny. Also, sometimes I swear my cursor moves on its own, like I have auto aim set to "ON" which I do not. I notice this "moving cursor" thing mainly when there is alot of stuff happening in front of me (ie" a bunch of enemies running around in front of my cursor) I feel like I would be better off just using my 15 year old 27" sharp tv even though any text on it is unreadable and blurry which makes RPG impossible to play.

So what exactly do I need to do? I thought about trying out a plasma but they seem sooo dark, the cd/m2 ratings on plasmas seem very low and every plasma at the stores seem alot darker than lcds. And its not about the money, I would be okay with splurging a little on something that was actually worth it, so far I have been trying to be cheap about it and get 700 and 500 dollar tvs, which suck apparently. My goal would be to get a 46 or 47" 1080p, but I could live with a 40 or 42" I guess. I just want something that is bright, good black levels but still able to discern detail, and good for games. Any suggestions would be appreciated!

A. LG 32LH30 32-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV
http://www.mixxedbagg.com/2010/01/22/lg-32lh30-32-inch-1080p-lcd-hdtv/

Review: LG does�nt get enough praise.
Just bought this TV for the sake of it being an IPS panel and for its apparent adjustability (and also 1080p). Plus this tv is so easy to calibrate; the �picture wizard� is extremely helpful.
The amount of menu options is jaw-dropping, as is the style of the set. The LH40 model looks neat with the plastic square along the bottom of the panel, but I like the more minimalist look of the LH30, and I do not like the 120hz or the $100 price jump of the LH40.
I made a comparison to my sony 32M4000 (which I have now given to my father) and there are some interesting differences (many are polar opposites):
-The sound is far superior on the LG.
-Black levels are very close, sony�s is a bit deeper and maintains black colors better at angles.
-The whiteness of whites is slightly better on the sony, but colors and mid tones definitely have more of a �punchy� factor on the LG.
-Color is amazing; rich and saturated; best ive seen on any LCD, period.
-Color does not wash out at all from different angles, only very dark colors and black tend to become discolored (blue or red depending on the angle).
-Of course there are far, far fewer picture options on the sony.
-My sony has a ghosting problem with dark colors, not so on the LG; motion blur and lag is also reduced too.
-OTA HD channels look decent enough, not as sharp as the sony, but the better color makes up for it imo.
What was the main factor that made me get this LG?..its S-IPS panel.
Samsung is an excellent maker of lcds, but I steered clear of them this time, as buying a tv from them is like playing the lottery. They use 3 different panels with differing levels of color and contrast quality; you are not essentially getting what you pay for:
You may get Samsung�s own S-PVA panel, the best quality (if you�re lucky).
An A-MVA panel from Taiwan�s AUO (a notch worse than S-PVA).
Chinese company Chi Mei�s S-MVA panel (worst of the three).
Panasonics IPS Alpha panels are decent, but on some panels dark colors appear far too blue from different angles.
That narrows it down to LG�s S-IPS panel; its color saturation, vividness, and response time are worth the slight sacrifice in contrast and black depth (at least in my opinion).
This tv is not perfect, however; I spotted 3 dead pixels right out of the box (2 bright, 1 dark), right around the middle of the screen. They are practically invisible without being a foot from the screen and looking hard for them, however.
Viewing angles demonstrate some darkening of the picture, but its not too bothersome (swivel stand helps).
No other flaws I can think of at the moment, I recommend this tv!
My calibration settings use color adjustments from cnet.com along with some of my own tweaks, try them out!
Picture menu:
Aspect ratio: Just Size
Energy Saving: Off
Picture Mode: Expert 2
Backlight: 60
Contrast: 88
Brightness: 58
H Sharpness: 60
V Sharpness: 60
Color: 50
Tint: 0
�Expert control menu
Dynamic contrast: Off
Noise reduction: Off
Gamma: Medium
Black level: Low
Real Cinema: On [grayed out]
Color Standard: HD [grayed out]
Color Gamut: Wide
Edge Enhancer: Off
xvYCC: Auto [grayed out]
OPC: Off
Expert Pattern: Off[grayed out]
Color Filter: Off
White balance: Medium
Method: 10 point IRE
Pattern: Outer
IRE: [see below]
Luminance: 137 (100 Luminance only, 90 through 10 are preset)
� 10 point IRE calibration
IRE: [Red, Green, Blue results, respectively, for each IRE point]
100 [-8, 1, -40]
90 [-13, -5, -40]
80 [-20, -12, -40]
70 [-17, -14, -33]
60 [-17, -12, -31]
50 [-17, -13, -26]
40 [-13, -12, -19]
30 [-6, -4, -8]
20 [-6, -4, -10]
10 [2, 3, -1]
Color management system
Red color: 2
Red tint: 0
Green color: -1
Green tint: -7
Blue color: 2
Blue tint: 7
Yellow color: 0
Yellow tint: 1
Cyan color: 0
Cyan tint: 0
Magenta color: 0
Magenta tint: �2

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What's the difference between an LCD and an LED HDTV?

Q. I'm looking to purchase an HDTV and was wondering the difference between the two types. Is it worth is to spend the extra money for LED? How much better is the performance of an LED?

A. LED and LCD HDTVs are actually both LCD. The only difference is when the HDTV says it's LED, it's actually referring to the type of backlighting. LEDs use light emitting diodes which turn on and off extremely fast. This helps to make dynamic contrast possible (black scenes are darker, white scenes are brighter). LCDs use fluorescent tubes that are not so fast. Performance wise, picture quality varies greatly between manufacturers in regards to both technology. Before making a purchase, do your homework and read up on specs and reviews on websites like http://www.cnet.com and http://www.specsandreviews.com

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How do I choose the right LCD TV?

Q. I am planning to buy a 32" or 37" LCD TV (HDTV), but I am not sure about the best specs. Do you have any brand preferences?
I would like to use the TV occasionally to play games, like with pS2 and XBOX 360/

A. If you're going to be playing video games on it, I don't recommend getting a LCD TV. LCD TV's still aren't quite as good as .. well, anything else in terms of refresh rates. Refresh rates matter anytime fast movements take place (such as video games). The higher the refresh rate, the higher the chance of blurring. Many people don't notice it, but unfortunately I'm not one of those people and it bugs the heck out of me. I was in China/Japan/Taiwan last month and I've seen the latest models of televisions. LCD has certainly come a long way, but it's still not as good as plasma tv's were two years ago. The higher end LCD TVs that don't have as much of a blurring issue but is also as expensive as a car. LCD has it's pluses, higher resolution for example ... but I personally think it stinks for gaming. That's my opinion of course, so I urge you to check out sports on a LCD TV and see if the blurring bothers you.

Here are some websites to help you out.

http://www.cnet.com.au/tvs/0,239035250,240036500,00.htm
"Plasma pundits will also tell you that some LCD screens have a tendency to blur images, particularly during fast moving scenes in movies or in sports. While that was true for older generation LCD screens, newer models have improved significantly - so much so that the differences in performance between LCDs and plasmas in this regard is almost negligible (here's a tip -- if you're shopping for LCDs, check the refresh rate. The lower it is, the better the image quality in fast moving scenes)."

http://www.lcdtvbuyingguide.com/lcdtv-plasmavslcd.shtml
"While the "response time" of LCD TVs has markedly improved in the last couple of years, they still suffer from a slight "trailer" effect, where the individual pixels are just slightly out of step with the image on the screen. During fast moving sports scenes, the most discerning eyes can detect this slight motion response lag."

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The other answerer was commenting on how the life of a plasma TV is poor. That's simply not true anymore. Do your own research on that matter, this hasn't been an issue for quite some time now. Don't believe what he says about being an idiot for buying a plasma. People who say that can't see the difference in image quality, perhaps their attention to detail is lacking .. who knows. He has very strong opinions towards plasma tvs and hybrid cars, those are exactly the wrong people to listen to. Keep an open mind. For the record, I have a HDTV CRT, Plasma TV, and three LCD TVs (all larger than 32'') .. they all have their purpose. The LCD TVs are great for connecting to computers, they have high resolutions. For watching TV, nothing beats CRT and Plasma... yet.

http://www.plasmatvbuyingguide.com/plasmatv/plasmatv-lifespan.html

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What is the best online source for understanding HDTV sets?

Q. What I really need is "HDTV Buying for Dummies" (smile) or a good online glossary so that I can understand all of the different technical terms and functions related to the new LCD televisions, and how these things relate to me as a buyer. Things have gotten very complicated over the last decade. Thanks.

A. You can see the CNET buying guide for televisions at: http://reviews.cnet.com/tv-buying-guide/?tag=leftColumnArea1.0

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What's the difference between an LCD HDTV and a Plasma HDTV?

Q. Which one is better?

A. They both have their pluses and minuses....I would recommend you check out the c/Net Guide:

http://www.cnet.com/4520-7874_1-5108443-1.html?tag=main.understand

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What kind of a/v connection should i get for my xbox 360?

Q. I am getting a 1080p HDTV and I want to know the best a/v solution for my xbox 360. i have an old 360 so i don't have an HDMI port. Should i use VGA or composite HD or should I buy a HDMI converter even though they are ridiculously expensive? Also, how do you tell if a HDTV has a VGA input and what brand of 32" LCD HDTV would you recommend? Thanks.

A. just get the composite HD, with LCD TVs you're always safe sticking with the "3S" family; that is samsung, sony, and sanyo. Also LG and Olevia, but generally don't buy any tv without looking it up. Don't be in a hurry, go to whatever your electronics store of choice is, find the one you like, record the product info and look it up on CNET or a similar electronics review web site.

Getting back to HDMI vs. Component HD, you won't see the difference on a 360.

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What would be an average sizes plasma or lcd tv for a master bedroom?

Q. We are looking at either 32, 37 or 42 inch plasma or lcd tv's. Normally we watch tv at night so which type of tv would have a better picture quality at night. Can anyone recommend some good models?

A. Plasmas are better for night viewing than LCDs.

The size to get depends on the viewing distance and the programming types. If you are going to be watching mostly HDTV programming, you can be as close as 2 times the screen measurement away (so, for a 42-incher, you don't want it any closer than 7 feet away from your viewing spot).

If you watch a lot of standard definition, you probably want a smaller screen or want to have it a bit further back, so that it is at least 2.5 or 3 times the screen dimension away.

Plasmas generally don't come any smaller than 42 inches. If 42 inches is right for you, among the top choices among reviewers right now are the Samsung HPT4254 / 4264 and the Panasonic 42px75 / px77. Check reviews at CNET below.

Good luck.

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What's the difference between an LCD and an LED HDTV?

Q. I'm looking to purchase an HDTV and was wondering the difference between the two types. Is it worth is to spend the extra money for LED? How much better is the performance of an LED?

A. LED and LCD HDTVs are actually both LCD. The only difference is when the HDTV says it's LED, it's actually referring to the type of backlighting. LEDs use light emitting diodes which turn on and off extremely fast. This helps to make dynamic contrast possible (black scenes are darker, white scenes are brighter). LCDs use fluorescent tubes that are not so fast. Performance wise, picture quality varies greatly between manufacturers in regards to both technology. Before making a purchase, do your homework and read up on specs and reviews on websites like http://www.cnet.com and http://www.specsandreviews.com

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How do I choose the right LCD TV?

Q. I am planning to buy a 32" or 37" LCD TV (HDTV), but I am not sure about the best specs. Do you have any brand preferences?
I would like to use the TV occasionally to play games, like with pS2 and XBOX 360/

A. If you're going to be playing video games on it, I don't recommend getting a LCD TV. LCD TV's still aren't quite as good as .. well, anything else in terms of refresh rates. Refresh rates matter anytime fast movements take place (such as video games). The higher the refresh rate, the higher the chance of blurring. Many people don't notice it, but unfortunately I'm not one of those people and it bugs the heck out of me. I was in China/Japan/Taiwan last month and I've seen the latest models of televisions. LCD has certainly come a long way, but it's still not as good as plasma tv's were two years ago. The higher end LCD TVs that don't have as much of a blurring issue but is also as expensive as a car. LCD has it's pluses, higher resolution for example ... but I personally think it stinks for gaming. That's my opinion of course, so I urge you to check out sports on a LCD TV and see if the blurring bothers you.

Here are some websites to help you out.

http://www.cnet.com.au/tvs/0,239035250,240036500,00.htm
"Plasma pundits will also tell you that some LCD screens have a tendency to blur images, particularly during fast moving scenes in movies or in sports. While that was true for older generation LCD screens, newer models have improved significantly - so much so that the differences in performance between LCDs and plasmas in this regard is almost negligible (here's a tip -- if you're shopping for LCDs, check the refresh rate. The lower it is, the better the image quality in fast moving scenes)."

http://www.lcdtvbuyingguide.com/lcdtv-plasmavslcd.shtml
"While the "response time" of LCD TVs has markedly improved in the last couple of years, they still suffer from a slight "trailer" effect, where the individual pixels are just slightly out of step with the image on the screen. During fast moving sports scenes, the most discerning eyes can detect this slight motion response lag."

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The other answerer was commenting on how the life of a plasma TV is poor. That's simply not true anymore. Do your own research on that matter, this hasn't been an issue for quite some time now. Don't believe what he says about being an idiot for buying a plasma. People who say that can't see the difference in image quality, perhaps their attention to detail is lacking .. who knows. He has very strong opinions towards plasma tvs and hybrid cars, those are exactly the wrong people to listen to. Keep an open mind. For the record, I have a HDTV CRT, Plasma TV, and three LCD TVs (all larger than 32'') .. they all have their purpose. The LCD TVs are great for connecting to computers, they have high resolutions. For watching TV, nothing beats CRT and Plasma... yet.

http://www.plasmatvbuyingguide.com/plasmatv/plasmatv-lifespan.html

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What's the difference between an LCD and an LED HDTV?

Q. I'm looking to purchase an HDTV and was wondering the difference between the two types. Is it worth is to spend the extra money for LED? How much better is the performance of an LED?

A. LED and LCD HDTVs are actually both LCD. The only difference is when the HDTV says it's LED, it's actually referring to the type of backlighting. LEDs use light emitting diodes which turn on and off extremely fast. This helps to make dynamic contrast possible (black scenes are darker, white scenes are brighter). LCDs use fluorescent tubes that are not so fast. Performance wise, picture quality varies greatly between manufacturers in regards to both technology. Before making a purchase, do your homework and read up on specs and reviews on websites like http://www.cnet.com and http://www.specsandreviews.com

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How do I choose the right LCD TV?

Q. I am planning to buy a 32" or 37" LCD TV (HDTV), but I am not sure about the best specs. Do you have any brand preferences?
I would like to use the TV occasionally to play games, like with pS2 and XBOX 360/

A. If you're going to be playing video games on it, I don't recommend getting a LCD TV. LCD TV's still aren't quite as good as .. well, anything else in terms of refresh rates. Refresh rates matter anytime fast movements take place (such as video games). The higher the refresh rate, the higher the chance of blurring. Many people don't notice it, but unfortunately I'm not one of those people and it bugs the heck out of me. I was in China/Japan/Taiwan last month and I've seen the latest models of televisions. LCD has certainly come a long way, but it's still not as good as plasma tv's were two years ago. The higher end LCD TVs that don't have as much of a blurring issue but is also as expensive as a car. LCD has it's pluses, higher resolution for example ... but I personally think it stinks for gaming. That's my opinion of course, so I urge you to check out sports on a LCD TV and see if the blurring bothers you.

Here are some websites to help you out.

http://www.cnet.com.au/tvs/0,239035250,240036500,00.htm
"Plasma pundits will also tell you that some LCD screens have a tendency to blur images, particularly during fast moving scenes in movies or in sports. While that was true for older generation LCD screens, newer models have improved significantly - so much so that the differences in performance between LCDs and plasmas in this regard is almost negligible (here's a tip -- if you're shopping for LCDs, check the refresh rate. The lower it is, the better the image quality in fast moving scenes)."

http://www.lcdtvbuyingguide.com/lcdtv-plasmavslcd.shtml
"While the "response time" of LCD TVs has markedly improved in the last couple of years, they still suffer from a slight "trailer" effect, where the individual pixels are just slightly out of step with the image on the screen. During fast moving sports scenes, the most discerning eyes can detect this slight motion response lag."

-----------------------------------
The other answerer was commenting on how the life of a plasma TV is poor. That's simply not true anymore. Do your own research on that matter, this hasn't been an issue for quite some time now. Don't believe what he says about being an idiot for buying a plasma. People who say that can't see the difference in image quality, perhaps their attention to detail is lacking .. who knows. He has very strong opinions towards plasma tvs and hybrid cars, those are exactly the wrong people to listen to. Keep an open mind. For the record, I have a HDTV CRT, Plasma TV, and three LCD TVs (all larger than 32'') .. they all have their purpose. The LCD TVs are great for connecting to computers, they have high resolutions. For watching TV, nothing beats CRT and Plasma... yet.

http://www.plasmatvbuyingguide.com/plasmatv/plasmatv-lifespan.html

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What is the best online source for understanding HDTV sets?

Q. What I really need is "HDTV Buying for Dummies" (smile) or a good online glossary so that I can understand all of the different technical terms and functions related to the new LCD televisions, and how these things relate to me as a buyer. Things have gotten very complicated over the last decade. Thanks.

A. You can see the CNET buying guide for televisions at: http://reviews.cnet.com/tv-buying-guide/?tag=leftColumnArea1.0

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What's the difference between an LCD HDTV and a Plasma HDTV?

Q. Which one is better?

A. They both have their pluses and minuses....I would recommend you check out the c/Net Guide:

http://www.cnet.com/4520-7874_1-5108443-1.html?tag=main.understand

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What's the difference between an LCD and an LED HDTV?

Q. I'm looking to purchase an HDTV and was wondering the difference between the two types. Is it worth is to spend the extra money for LED? How much better is the performance of an LED?

A. LED and LCD HDTVs are actually both LCD. The only difference is when the HDTV says it's LED, it's actually referring to the type of backlighting. LEDs use light emitting diodes which turn on and off extremely fast. This helps to make dynamic contrast possible (black scenes are darker, white scenes are brighter). LCDs use fluorescent tubes that are not so fast. Performance wise, picture quality varies greatly between manufacturers in regards to both technology. Before making a purchase, do your homework and read up on specs and reviews on websites like http://www.cnet.com and http://www.specsandreviews.com

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How do I choose the right LCD TV?

Q. I am planning to buy a 32" or 37" LCD TV (HDTV), but I am not sure about the best specs. Do you have any brand preferences?
I would like to use the TV occasionally to play games, like with pS2 and XBOX 360/

A. If you're going to be playing video games on it, I don't recommend getting a LCD TV. LCD TV's still aren't quite as good as .. well, anything else in terms of refresh rates. Refresh rates matter anytime fast movements take place (such as video games). The higher the refresh rate, the higher the chance of blurring. Many people don't notice it, but unfortunately I'm not one of those people and it bugs the heck out of me. I was in China/Japan/Taiwan last month and I've seen the latest models of televisions. LCD has certainly come a long way, but it's still not as good as plasma tv's were two years ago. The higher end LCD TVs that don't have as much of a blurring issue but is also as expensive as a car. LCD has it's pluses, higher resolution for example ... but I personally think it stinks for gaming. That's my opinion of course, so I urge you to check out sports on a LCD TV and see if the blurring bothers you.

Here are some websites to help you out.

http://www.cnet.com.au/tvs/0,239035250,240036500,00.htm
"Plasma pundits will also tell you that some LCD screens have a tendency to blur images, particularly during fast moving scenes in movies or in sports. While that was true for older generation LCD screens, newer models have improved significantly - so much so that the differences in performance between LCDs and plasmas in this regard is almost negligible (here's a tip -- if you're shopping for LCDs, check the refresh rate. The lower it is, the better the image quality in fast moving scenes)."

http://www.lcdtvbuyingguide.com/lcdtv-plasmavslcd.shtml
"While the "response time" of LCD TVs has markedly improved in the last couple of years, they still suffer from a slight "trailer" effect, where the individual pixels are just slightly out of step with the image on the screen. During fast moving sports scenes, the most discerning eyes can detect this slight motion response lag."

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The other answerer was commenting on how the life of a plasma TV is poor. That's simply not true anymore. Do your own research on that matter, this hasn't been an issue for quite some time now. Don't believe what he says about being an idiot for buying a plasma. People who say that can't see the difference in image quality, perhaps their attention to detail is lacking .. who knows. He has very strong opinions towards plasma tvs and hybrid cars, those are exactly the wrong people to listen to. Keep an open mind. For the record, I have a HDTV CRT, Plasma TV, and three LCD TVs (all larger than 32'') .. they all have their purpose. The LCD TVs are great for connecting to computers, they have high resolutions. For watching TV, nothing beats CRT and Plasma... yet.

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