Q. By best I mean best brand and best quality tv. I was also wondering which is better LCD or plasma. I want to get my boyfriend a tv as a present when he gets back from iraq and Afghanistan. He's been wanting a good 50 inch so i'd really appreciate any ones advice. money is not an issue.
A. In terms of overall picture quality, Plasma trumps LCD. LCD fanboys will tell you otherwise, but industry professionals will show you a multitude of consumer tests that prove otherwise. Sorry to the LCD lovers, but its not the greatest technology known to mankind.
Plasma will provide stronger color, blacks, and contrast. It also handles fast motion better as it has near instantaneous refresh times (much like old CRT tube televisions). Plasma is a bit softer in SD (think major motion films). This isn't a good vs bad issue though, its personal taste more than anything else. Also, the Plasma colors tend to have a bit more 'pop' to them. Again this is purely a matter of taste.
Plasmas myths - (1) they experience burn-in, (2) they don't work at high altitudes, and (3) they have short life spans. The burn in issue is really no longer an issue. Just condition the TV. For the first 100-200 hours keep the contrast (picture) and brightness settings cranked way down. Then go ahead an optimize. For the high altitudes, its no longer an issue, you can own a Plasma in Denver, so you'll be fine. As for the short life spans, the better Plasma models out there are good for 100,000 hours, which means if you ran it for 8 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, it would last for 34 years. I think that's a respectable life for a TV.
Plasma's though are made of glass. So they are a glossy finish. If you have to put the TV in a room with too much uncontrollable ambient light (you can't turn off lights, you can't close blinds) then glare might become an issue.
LCD's are the everyman HDTV. They are cost effective. They are thinner and lighter than Plasmas (though the new Panasonic Plasmas are going to change that). On the whole they will tend to draw less electricity than Plasmas, but the better Plasmas can give the LCDs a run for their money.
LCDs have issues with fast motion. They experience a motion blur. This is a ghost trail behind the fast moving object. Better LCDs try to counter act this with 120Hz or 240Hz refresh rates. These still don't match Plasma (and CRT and DLP). But they help move it in the right direction. But you pay a price premium for those speedy refresh rates.
LCDs are sharper in SD (think the evening news). This isn't a good vs bad, its just personal taste. LCDs have a bit more muted colors. Again this isn't good vs bad, its personal taste. LCDs are though a matte finish, so a stronger option for you if you're in a room where glare issues are a big concern.
If you go Plasma stick with Panasonic Viera or Samsung. You'll get the best bang for the buck from them. The Panasonic Viera 50PZ80 or 50PZ800 are both solid options. The Samsung PN50A550 or PN50A650 are both solid choices.
If you go LCD, I would really try and stay with Samsung at that size. You could look at the Sony XBR lineup too, but I think you'll get far more picture quality bang for buck with the Samsungs. Specifically look at the Samsung LN50A550 or LN50A650 models.
Plasma will provide stronger color, blacks, and contrast. It also handles fast motion better as it has near instantaneous refresh times (much like old CRT tube televisions). Plasma is a bit softer in SD (think major motion films). This isn't a good vs bad issue though, its personal taste more than anything else. Also, the Plasma colors tend to have a bit more 'pop' to them. Again this is purely a matter of taste.
Plasmas myths - (1) they experience burn-in, (2) they don't work at high altitudes, and (3) they have short life spans. The burn in issue is really no longer an issue. Just condition the TV. For the first 100-200 hours keep the contrast (picture) and brightness settings cranked way down. Then go ahead an optimize. For the high altitudes, its no longer an issue, you can own a Plasma in Denver, so you'll be fine. As for the short life spans, the better Plasma models out there are good for 100,000 hours, which means if you ran it for 8 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, it would last for 34 years. I think that's a respectable life for a TV.
Plasma's though are made of glass. So they are a glossy finish. If you have to put the TV in a room with too much uncontrollable ambient light (you can't turn off lights, you can't close blinds) then glare might become an issue.
LCD's are the everyman HDTV. They are cost effective. They are thinner and lighter than Plasmas (though the new Panasonic Plasmas are going to change that). On the whole they will tend to draw less electricity than Plasmas, but the better Plasmas can give the LCDs a run for their money.
LCDs have issues with fast motion. They experience a motion blur. This is a ghost trail behind the fast moving object. Better LCDs try to counter act this with 120Hz or 240Hz refresh rates. These still don't match Plasma (and CRT and DLP). But they help move it in the right direction. But you pay a price premium for those speedy refresh rates.
LCDs are sharper in SD (think the evening news). This isn't a good vs bad, its just personal taste. LCDs have a bit more muted colors. Again this isn't good vs bad, its personal taste. LCDs are though a matte finish, so a stronger option for you if you're in a room where glare issues are a big concern.
If you go Plasma stick with Panasonic Viera or Samsung. You'll get the best bang for the buck from them. The Panasonic Viera 50PZ80 or 50PZ800 are both solid options. The Samsung PN50A550 or PN50A650 are both solid choices.
If you go LCD, I would really try and stay with Samsung at that size. You could look at the Sony XBR lineup too, but I think you'll get far more picture quality bang for buck with the Samsungs. Specifically look at the Samsung LN50A550 or LN50A650 models.
whats the most exspensive thing in your house and how much did it cost?
Q. just woundering! mine would be my 37 in lcd hdtv! cost $1300.00 plus tax! and dont say your car!
A. Mine would be my 50 inch plasma screen TV costing at about 6000-7000$
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