Plasma or HDTV which saves energy? Which is the best to buy?

Q. I want to buy a flat screen tv. But I want one that's a energy saver, and one that will last longer than 2yrs. w/o needing repairs.

A. Plasma TV / LCD TV / LED TV ( LCD-LED BACK-LIGHT ) all are HDTV. only difference in HD . full HD 1080 P or HD 720P.
Plasma TV available only 42 inc and above screen. prefect in total pictures quality suited for moving image / sports fast action movies with out so call " motion blur ".
OLD Plasma TV before 2007 is " junk ". very high power consumption over heat . easy burn in. life time not more than 40,000 hours.
Panasonic New Plasma totally " LIVE '. with out over heat. burn in is not an issue any more even long hours still image / play games.
all new Panasonic Plasma from 2008 models are ENERGY STAR QUALIFIED , 60,000 LIFE TIME .
some 2009 new models is super low power consumptions . compare to same screen size LCD TV , no difference in electric use. life time is up to 100,000 hours.better than LCD/LED TV.
if you looking for big screen , Panasonic New Plasma is PREFECT in total pictures quality and PRICES too.
http://panasonic.net/avc/viera/asia/product/z_plasma.html
http://www.smarthouse.com.au/TVs_And_Large_Display/Plasma/W3U2A3U7
^^
LCD TV come with full screen size from 1 inc to 108 inc. use 40 % less Power consumption than Plasma . such issue is over , New Panasonic Plasma power consumption W , is about LCD TV ( compare to same screen size ).
due to Response time . there must be so call motion blur, even hi end LCD TV try to use 120HZ / 240 HZ high refresh rate to " cover ' the motion blur. but really not that good .
if you like fast action sports movies, 120 HZ with 4 ms Response time is an MUST. but that only available to HI END models.REMEMBER . none of any LCD TV reach Plasma TV total pictures quality.
^^
LED TV ( LCD display use LED as back-light )
LED TV is RE-FINE of LCD TV. those LCD unable to performs well. like dark colour / black colour. LED TV just do it much better . LED TV able to cove much better in motion blur. due to lower Response time 2ms g to g standard .
LED TV use 40 % less ENERGY than LCD TV. compare to Panasonic Plasma is about 30-40 % less too. compare to OLD Plasma ( before 2007 models ) is 90 % lower !
LED TV total pictures quality is very close to Plasma. in general, Mose of human EYE will not get the difference between LED TV/ PLasma TV.
beware of some SMART consumer , there either do not compare or watch any LED TV before or there do not want to paid such high prices for LED TV. some once will tell you " no difference in pictures quality , just use difference back-light. is all the same .is LCD TV with LED back light . no big deal. " that totally not true. is totally some new technologies , the " back light " change and improve many areas. is make great difference. and is very easy for our EYE to noticeable the great difference between LED/LCD TV. jude by you own EYE.
HD 720P VS FULL HD 1080P.
technically , our eye will not getting the difference from an screen size below 40 inc. and the only source provide 1080P is via blue-ray. free view digital channel / Box cable TV / DVD all are 720P.
but TV maker always take LCD TV 720P models as STANDARD.
1080P models as mid HI END models . any 1080P models always much better in pictures quality than 720P models from any in-put source, need not via blue-ray. you eye able to notice the quality.
MAKER QUALITY.
International brand always in quality and reliable , WORTH to paid more.
Local in house brand / buyer brand is cheap, subject to quality and reliable .
an International brand HD 720P models MAY better than house brand 1080P in pictures quality.
Back to you Question > if the above answerer too technically. forget about it.
make it simple .
big screen . Panasonic Plasma PREFECT in PRICES and QUALITY. is LONG LIFE.
LED TV is lower power consumption. great pictures quality . but cost more.
LED TV > Sony and Sharp are new vision of LED technologies .
Samsung Pioneer in LED TV. but is very first LED technologies in use , need to improve.
all LED TV is 1080P 120 HZ or even 240 HZ.
LCD TV , if you need quality also less motion blur , go for hi end FULL HD 1080 P / 120 HZ models.
Samsung / LG / Sony / Panasonic / Sharp / Toshiba LCD equally quality in SAME RANGE PRODUCT. usually the above brand 90 % able to use for 5 years with out any problems.
screen size 42 inc and below , Panasonic is SUPER RELIABLE . 97 % of Panasonic 22- 42 inc able to use for 8 + years with out any repair.
never TOUCH any Local / house brand. there are not manufactures . 30 % get trouble in less than one year.

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Which is a better HDTV; Plasma 600 Hz or LED-LCD 120 Hz?

Q. Both 1080p and 46 inch screen size

A. I say Plasma.
Response times and refresh rates are naturally almost instantaneous on Plasmas and they have better viewing angles as well. LCD/LED's have to use more technology to overcome their weaknesses in these areas. By doing so they can suffer from screen lag or blur if their processors aren't up to the task. Screen lag is when images seem to streak across the screen. Control lag can also happen. That's when the image on the screen doesn't respond quickly to your control inputs when you play games. Again the processors have to be up to task to render the image fast enough. And again, Plasma's don't have these problems.
Now a good LED/LCD would keep these issues to a minimum, and most from what I can tell are good, but I just went on and bought a Plasma anyway. I didn't feel like dealing with these issues if they were to come about. Plus, after all this time, LCD/LED's are still trying to play catch up to Plasma's picture. Some people call Plasma's outdated but it's funny how the best 3D TVs are Plasma's.
Yes, they use more energy but they don't seem to use much more than my old CRT and they don't get "hot". They do give off heat that will warm the TV but it's not dangerous to the touch or anything like that.
My 42' LG plasma has been great for my PS3 games, cable watching and Blu-rays. No problems at all.

My advice, get a good plasma and save some money. You really don't need 1080p either if you're not going higher than 42' and are only going to play games most of the time since most games are in 720p. 1080p gets the most out of Blu-ray's if you thinking about playing some later on it.

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Which is a better HDTV; Plasma 600 Hz or LED-LCD 120 Hz?

Q. Both 1080p and 46 inch screen size

A. I say Plasma.
Response times and refresh rates are naturally almost instantaneous on Plasmas and they have better viewing angles as well. LCD/LED's have to use more technology to overcome their weaknesses in these areas. By doing so they can suffer from screen lag or blur if their processors aren't up to the task. Screen lag is when images seem to streak across the screen. Control lag can also happen. That's when the image on the screen doesn't respond quickly to your control inputs when you play games. Again the processors have to be up to task to render the image fast enough. And again, Plasma's don't have these problems.
Now a good LED/LCD would keep these issues to a minimum, and most from what I can tell are good, but I just went on and bought a Plasma anyway. I didn't feel like dealing with these issues if they were to come about. Plus, after all this time, LCD/LED's are still trying to play catch up to Plasma's picture. Some people call Plasma's outdated but it's funny how the best 3D TVs are Plasma's.
Yes, they use more energy but they don't seem to use much more than my old CRT and they don't get "hot". They do give off heat that will warm the TV but it's not dangerous to the touch or anything like that.
My 42' LG plasma has been great for my PS3 games, cable watching and Blu-rays. No problems at all.

My advice, get a good plasma and save some money. You really don't need 1080p either if you're not going higher than 42' and are only going to play games most of the time since most games are in 720p. 1080p gets the most out of Blu-ray's if you thinking about playing some later on it.

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Samsung LCD or Samsung LED-LCD? cant decide between the two, and why/how is one better than the other?

Q. Samsung 46" LCD - http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Samsung+-+46%22+Class+/+1080p+/+240Hz+/+LCD+HDTV/9298431.p?id=1218079342418&skuId=9298431
and
Samsung 46" LED-LCD - http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Samsung+-+46%22+Class+/+1080p+/+120Hz+/+LED-LCD+HDTV/9238835.p?id=1218065985439&skuId=9238835

in these two there's not much in the price difference, but if you have seen an LED-LCD like the one above or an LCD like the one above which would you choose and why? or what are some positive points and negative ones too of each or the type LCD vs. LED?
LCD one does have 150,000:1 contrast ratio

A. First of All LED tvs, are not really a new type of tv, instead of using standard cold-cathode fluorescent lights (or CCFLs) to backlight the display, They use Light emitting diodes instead (LEDs) to lite of the display from behind. They have used different approaches to use this LED technology. One way results a quite worse picture, one pretty much looks the same, and another results in probably the best picture you'll ever see on an LCD tv (of course for a very high price). The benefit all LED tvs offer, is the very high energy efficiency.

DEFINITELY choose the LCD version. The Samsung LED-LCD tv on the link you put, Uses an edge lit LED lighting method to create superthin TV, engineers needed to eliminate that extra layer of LEDs and move it to the sides of the display. With this form of backlighting, the LEDs are affixed to all four sides of the TV and light is projected inward to the middle of the TV via "lightguides." This results in an non-uniform overall display (the brightness isn't even distributed properly) (this is said in many review on cnet about tvs using this technology). Plus the LCD version, has a better refresh rate (240hz), reducing blur better during fast moving scenes.

The second type is just a full array of backlit LEDs, instead of a full array of CCFLs. The picture is pretty much the same (super hard to tell a difference). However the third type simply boasts the best picture you'll see on a tv besides plasmas. It features a full array of LEDs, where each one is capable of dynamically dimming itself or turning itself off, depending on whats being displayed on the screen. Creating the darkest black levels on an lcd tv, and great colour reproduction and detail. This is found on the higher end models like the Samsung UN55B8500.

To conclude, the LCD has double the refresh rate, much higher contrast ratio, a full array backlighting method, thats much better than edge lit methods, and double the response time for clearer results during fast moving scenes, and gaming. That LCD you've been looking at is the better choice.

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Samsung LCD or Samsung LED-LCD? cant decide between the two, and why/how is one better than the other?

Q. Samsung 46" LCD - http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Samsung+-+46%22+Class+/+1080p+/+240Hz+/+LCD+HDTV/9298431.p?id=1218079342418&skuId=9298431
and
Samsung 46" LED-LCD - http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Samsung+-+46%22+Class+/+1080p+/+120Hz+/+LED-LCD+HDTV/9238835.p?id=1218065985439&skuId=9238835

in these two there's not much in the price difference, but if you have seen an LED-LCD like the one above or an LCD like the one above which would you choose and why? or what are some positive points and negative ones too of each or the type LCD vs. LED?

A. First of All LED tvs, are not really a new type of tv, instead of using standard cold-cathode fluorescent lights (or CCFLs) to backlight the display, They use Light emitting diodes instead (LEDs) to lite of the display from behind. They have used different approaches to use this LED technology. One way results a quite worse picture, one pretty much looks the same, and another results in probably the best picture you'll ever see on an LCD tv (of course for a very high price). The benefit all LED tvs offer, is the very high energy efficiency.

DEFINITELY choose the LCD version. The Samsung LED-LCD tv on the link you put, Uses an edge lit LED lighting method to create superthin TV, engineers needed to eliminate that extra layer of LEDs and move it to the sides of the display. With this form of backlighting, the LEDs are affixed to all four sides of the TV and light is projected inward to the middle of the TV via "lightguides." This results in an non-uniform overall display (the brightness isn't even distributed properly) (this is said in many review on cnet about tvs using this technology). Plus the LCD version, has a better refresh rate (240hz), reducing blur better during fast moving scenes.

The second type is just a full array of backlit LEDs, instead of a full array of CCFLs. The picture is pretty much the same (super hard to tell a difference). However the third type simply boasts the best picture you'll see on a tv besides plasmas. It features a full array of LEDs, where each one is capable of dynamically dimming itself or turning itself off, depending on whats being displayed on the screen. Creating the darkest black levels on an lcd tv, and great colour reproduction and detail. This is found on the higher end models like the Samsung UN55B8500.

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plasma vs lcd vs led lcd hdtvs?

Q. im planning to get an hdtv soon and was wondering what the real difference between plasma, lcd and led lcd screens are in terms of resolution, contrast ratio, refresh rate, or well just overall image quality. and which type would you recommend for gaming. lastly any particular brand you can recommend?

A. The final decision as to what type of flat panel television to purchase (LCD or Plasma) is really up to you here are pros & cons of each for your decision

Pros of Plasma
- Better contrast ratio
- better ability to render deep blacks, more color depth,
- better motion tracking (response time)
- more availability in very large screen sizes.
Cons of Plasma
- more susceptible to burn-in (although this is not as much of a factor now, due to technology improvements in the past few years)
- more heat generation (as well as more power consumption)
- screen glare in brightly lit rooms
- heavier weight, and more delicate to ship.
Good brand that I would recommend for Plasma is Panasonic or Samsung
http://www.amazon.com/s?ie=UTF8&x=0&ref_=nb_sb_noss&y=0&field-keywords=plasma%20tv&url=search-alias%3Delectronics&tag=rtvhh1-20

Pros of LCD
- LCD television advantages include no burn-in susceptibility
- cooler running
- less screen glare, more functional at high altitudes
- longer display life (although improvements are being made in Plasma screen life)
- looks better in brightly lit rooms
- less power consumption than Plasma.
Cons of LCD
- Lower contrast ratio
- not as good rendering deep blacks
- not as good at tracking motion (although this is improving, especially with the implementation of 120Hz refresh rates (and some now offer 240Hz) on higher-end models).
Good brand for LCD that I would recommend is Samsung or Sony

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Plasma or HDTV which saves energy? Which is the best to buy?

Q. I want to buy a flat screen tv. But I want one that's a energy saver, and one that will last longer than 2yrs. w/o needing repairs.

A. Plasma TV / LCD TV / LED TV ( LCD-LED BACK-LIGHT ) all are HDTV. only difference in HD . full HD 1080 P or HD 720P.
Plasma TV available only 42 inc and above screen. prefect in total pictures quality suited for moving image / sports fast action movies with out so call " motion blur ".
OLD Plasma TV before 2007 is " junk ". very high power consumption over heat . easy burn in. life time not more than 40,000 hours.
Panasonic New Plasma totally " LIVE '. with out over heat. burn in is not an issue any more even long hours still image / play games.
all new Panasonic Plasma from 2008 models are ENERGY STAR QUALIFIED , 60,000 LIFE TIME .
some 2009 new models is super low power consumptions . compare to same screen size LCD TV , no difference in electric use. life time is up to 100,000 hours.better than LCD/LED TV.
if you looking for big screen , Panasonic New Plasma is PREFECT in total pictures quality and PRICES too.
http://panasonic.net/avc/viera/asia/product/z_plasma.html
http://www.smarthouse.com.au/TVs_And_Large_Display/Plasma/W3U2A3U7
^^
LCD TV come with full screen size from 1 inc to 108 inc. use 40 % less Power consumption than Plasma . such issue is over , New Panasonic Plasma power consumption W , is about LCD TV ( compare to same screen size ).
due to Response time . there must be so call motion blur, even hi end LCD TV try to use 120HZ / 240 HZ high refresh rate to " cover ' the motion blur. but really not that good .
if you like fast action sports movies, 120 HZ with 4 ms Response time is an MUST. but that only available to HI END models.REMEMBER . none of any LCD TV reach Plasma TV total pictures quality.
^^
LED TV ( LCD display use LED as back-light )
LED TV is RE-FINE of LCD TV. those LCD unable to performs well. like dark colour / black colour. LED TV just do it much better . LED TV able to cove much better in motion blur. due to lower Response time 2ms g to g standard .
LED TV use 40 % less ENERGY than LCD TV. compare to Panasonic Plasma is about 30-40 % less too. compare to OLD Plasma ( before 2007 models ) is 90 % lower !
LED TV total pictures quality is very close to Plasma. in general, Mose of human EYE will not get the difference between LED TV/ PLasma TV.
beware of some SMART consumer , there either do not compare or watch any LED TV before or there do not want to paid such high prices for LED TV. some once will tell you " no difference in pictures quality , just use difference back-light. is all the same .is LCD TV with LED back light . no big deal. " that totally not true. is totally some new technologies , the " back light " change and improve many areas. is make great difference. and is very easy for our EYE to noticeable the great difference between LED/LCD TV. jude by you own EYE.
HD 720P VS FULL HD 1080P.
technically , our eye will not getting the difference from an screen size below 40 inc. and the only source provide 1080P is via blue-ray. free view digital channel / Box cable TV / DVD all are 720P.
but TV maker always take LCD TV 720P models as STANDARD.
1080P models as mid HI END models . any 1080P models always much better in pictures quality than 720P models from any in-put source, need not via blue-ray. you eye able to notice the quality.
MAKER QUALITY.
International brand always in quality and reliable , WORTH to paid more.
Local in house brand / buyer brand is cheap, subject to quality and reliable .
an International brand HD 720P models MAY better than house brand 1080P in pictures quality.
Back to you Question > if the above answerer too technically. forget about it.
make it simple .
big screen . Panasonic Plasma PREFECT in PRICES and QUALITY. is LONG LIFE.
LED TV is lower power consumption. great pictures quality . but cost more.
LED TV > Sony and Sharp are new vision of LED technologies .
Samsung Pioneer in LED TV. but is very first LED technologies in use , need to improve.
all LED TV is 1080P 120 HZ or even 240 HZ.
LCD TV , if you need quality also less motion blur , go for hi end FULL HD 1080 P / 120 HZ models.
Samsung / LG / Sony / Panasonic / Sharp / Toshiba LCD equally quality in SAME RANGE PRODUCT. usually the above brand 90 % able to use for 5 years with out any problems.
screen size 42 inc and below , Panasonic is SUPER RELIABLE . 97 % of Panasonic 22- 42 inc able to use for 8 + years with out any repair.
never TOUCH any Local / house brand. there are not manufactures . 30 % get trouble in less than one year.

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Which is a better HDTV; Plasma 600 Hz or LED-LCD 120 Hz?

Q. Both 1080p and 46 inch screen size

A. I say Plasma.
Response times and refresh rates are naturally almost instantaneous on Plasmas and they have better viewing angles as well. LCD/LED's have to use more technology to overcome their weaknesses in these areas. By doing so they can suffer from screen lag or blur if their processors aren't up to the task. Screen lag is when images seem to streak across the screen. Control lag can also happen. That's when the image on the screen doesn't respond quickly to your control inputs when you play games. Again the processors have to be up to task to render the image fast enough. And again, Plasma's don't have these problems.
Now a good LED/LCD would keep these issues to a minimum, and most from what I can tell are good, but I just went on and bought a Plasma anyway. I didn't feel like dealing with these issues if they were to come about. Plus, after all this time, LCD/LED's are still trying to play catch up to Plasma's picture. Some people call Plasma's outdated but it's funny how the best 3D TVs are Plasma's.
Yes, they use more energy but they don't seem to use much more than my old CRT and they don't get "hot". They do give off heat that will warm the TV but it's not dangerous to the touch or anything like that.
My 42' LG plasma has been great for my PS3 games, cable watching and Blu-rays. No problems at all.

My advice, get a good plasma and save some money. You really don't need 1080p either if you're not going higher than 42' and are only going to play games most of the time since most games are in 720p. 1080p gets the most out of Blu-ray's if you thinking about playing some later on it.

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Do hertz matter on a smaller hdtv?

Q. I plan on buying an HDTV (1080p 60hz) that's 22 inches from Amazon for about 200 bucks. I know that hertz matter for fast paced movement on television, but can you really notice the lack of hertz on a smaller tv (22 inches)? Thanks peeps.

A. - Top brands: Panasonic (Plasma) and Samsung (LED). (Plasma > LED > LCD). (LCD is going to be discontinued. A LCD tv uses cold cathode fluorescent lamps/CCFL backlights. A LED tv is a LCD tv, but with white or red, green, blue LEDs on the edge of the screen or a full array on the back of the screen).
= Plasma has best picture and audio quality (best response times, best viewing angle, best color quality, less/no motion blur for crisp/clear images because how it's refresh rate works). Newer Plasmas have improved their burn issues by using pixel shifting/scrolling. LCD/LED is best for bright rooms and have most light coming off the screen (Plasmas are not great for bright rooms because of screen glare and faded whites, but do great for dim or dark rooms). Newer Plasmas use less energy consumption and they are cheap to buy. LED are more popular because the manufacturers want to sell you their LED expensive tvs rather than their cheap Plasmas.

- I recommend 1920x1080p for movies, computer monitor/display, some tv shows, and some game console games and I recommend 1280x720p for some tv shows and some game console games. I recommend 40+ inches for movies and/or tv shows and 20-30 inches for computer monitor and 30-40+ inches for game console games.
- FPS (frames per second): Every video consists of a number of frames per second, think of a video as a fast moving flip book. NTSC countries use 60i or 30i FPS (newer stations use 30p or 60p FPS) for tv shows. PAL/SECAM countries use 50i or 25i FPS (newer stations use 25p or 50p FPS) for tv shows. Movies use 24p/25p/30p FPS (first movie to use 48p was LOTR: The Hobbit). Games use anywhere to 2 to 120 FPS (older games use lower FPS while newer games use higher FPS, usually they are up to 60 FPS today).
- TV refresh rate (measured in hz): Example, A tv with a refresh rate of 120 hz means it refreshes/flashes the entire screen 120 times a second.

- How do LED or LCD tv refresh rates work with the FPS of a video? (I recommend real/true 240hz refresh rate, some tv advertising may fool you by listing the fake interpolation or fake backlight scanning/dimming refresh rates).
- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motion_interpolation (Names of the new technologies for newer tv's at the link): Motion Interpolation or Motion Compensated Frame Interpolation (MCFI), is a form of video processing in which new fake frames are generated between existing ones to up the FPS of a video to reduce motion blur and/or for judder removal/judder adjustment. MCFI video processing may cause gamer input lag and/or artifacts such as the soap opera effect (may ruin the look of a video).
- Many tv's allow viewers to turn motion interpolation (MCFI) off. The tv repeats the frames a certain number of times to match the tv's refresh rate. Example; To display 24 frames per second on a tv with a 120 hz refresh rate, each frame is repeated 5 times every 24th of a second.
- But what happens if the FPS of a video does not match the refresh rate of the tv? Then you get a pulldown, a pulldown is what causes a jittery screen (aka judder) because the tv repeats the odd frames a different amount of times the tv repeats the even frames. Example; A 3:2 pulldown is post popular because it is needed to match a 24 fps video with a 60hz refresh rate tv, odd frames are repeated 3 times (12x3=36) and even frames are repated 2 times (12x2=24) and 36+24=60 FPS for a 60hz refresh rate tv.

How does Plasma tv refresh rates work with the FPS of a video?
- It will take each pixel in a frame and and repeat it a number of times based on the number of sub-field drives (SFD) the tv has with it's refresh rate. Example 1; (NTSC countries) 600hz sub-field drive/motion tv means 60hz FPS x 10 sub-fields per frame = 600hz refresh rate. Example 2; (PAL/SECAM countries) 600hz sub-field drive/motion tv means 50hz FPS x 12 sub-fields per frame = 600hz refresh rate.
- What is focused-field drive (FFD) on Neo-Plasmas? (Light switching speed = better colors and less motion blur) 2500hz focused field drive means sub-fields are virtually packed into 1/2500th of a second as a sharp impluse, creating crisp motion images even in very very fast movining images (FFD is defined as a inverse of light emission period t. 1/t = 1/0.4ms = 2,500 FFD). Regular sub-feild drives like 50 FPS x 12 sub-fields = 600 hz, light emission spreads as wide as 1 field time (1/60th sec) maximum which results in blurry images for very very fast moving images.
- Refresh rates on Plasmas work similar to LED/LCD tv's. These settings are usually automatic, but you can change them in the advanced picture settings, Example 1; 2D 24p FPS mode and choose refresh rates of 48hz/96hz or 30hz/60hz with pulldown (might use interpolation frames for pulldowns), Example 2; 3D mode and choose refresh rates of 96hz for 24 FPS or 100hz for 50 FPS or 120hz for 60 or 24 fps.ect Of course it has gamer mode or many other adjustments.

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Which HDTV is better for gaming, Plasma or LED LCD? (Best Picture)?

Q. Samsung 55" 8 series LED LCD TV is by far the best picture I have witnessed myself. However, I keep reading reviews that plasmas offer better pictures for movies. Can someone that has actually personally seen these TV's tell me which one has the better overall picture quality?

A. It's all about numbers!

LED LCD's and Plasma's have the highest contrast ratios resulting in the blackest blacks, whitest whites and the most vivid and rich looking colors! But that's were their similarities end!

Plasma's also have the fastest pixel response times(.001ms) as well as the fastest refresh rates(600hz), making them perfect for fast motion content like sports, movies and gaming! LED LCD's are still limited by LCD's inherent technology flaw...slower response times(2ms) and refresh rates(240hz)! This doesn't mean they're terrible at fast motion content, it just means Plasma's are better at reproducing it then LED LCD's! Plasma's have smoother picture motion!

Another difference between the two is energy consumption. LED LCD's use about 40% less energy then Standard LCD's and Plasma's! Which is good if you're into the whole eco-friendly thing! Keep in mind however, LED LCD's are also the most expensive HDTV on the market right now! So you have to ask yourself, Is it worth saving $25/year for a TV that costs $3,000 more? You'd need to have the TV for 10 years for it to pay for itself!

When it comes to gaming...dollar for dollar...Plasma is best! It's facts, not opinion here!!! See this: http://www.plasma-lcd-facts.co.uk/

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HDTV for video games?

Q. I haven't been able to find the lag rate for TV's so i figured I'd just ask you guys. I'm getting really really antsy, i haven't had a tv for months and im tempted to buy the LG 42LV4400 42-Inch 1080p 120 Hz LED-LCD.... http://www.amazon.com/dp/B005JK01GO?m=ATVPDKIKX0DER
Does anyone have it, and can they vouch for gaming experience with it (sound,visuals, lag).

A 46in Samsung LED for $800 was my ideal and after missing this deal (http://dealnews.com/Samsung-46-120-Hz-1080-p-LED-Backlit-LCD-HDTV-for-800-free-shipping-/470443.html#similar) I've been trying to hold out for it again but I'm not sure if I'm gonna make it much longer

A. you wont find a lag rate for tv's due to it does NOT exist,,

some lcd/led tv's motion blur when playing fast action based games and there is NO cure while plasma tv's do NOT

if your thinking of buying a tv for playing games your better off getting a panasonic plasma tv,,

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Plasma or HDTV which saves energy? Which is the best to buy?

Q. I want to buy a flat screen tv. But I want one that's a energy saver, and one that will last longer than 2yrs. w/o needing repairs.

A. Plasma TV / LCD TV / LED TV ( LCD-LED BACK-LIGHT ) all are HDTV. only difference in HD . full HD 1080 P or HD 720P.
Plasma TV available only 42 inc and above screen. prefect in total pictures quality suited for moving image / sports fast action movies with out so call " motion blur ".
OLD Plasma TV before 2007 is " junk ". very high power consumption over heat . easy burn in. life time not more than 40,000 hours.
Panasonic New Plasma totally " LIVE '. with out over heat. burn in is not an issue any more even long hours still image / play games.
all new Panasonic Plasma from 2008 models are ENERGY STAR QUALIFIED , 60,000 LIFE TIME .
some 2009 new models is super low power consumptions . compare to same screen size LCD TV , no difference in electric use. life time is up to 100,000 hours.better than LCD/LED TV.
if you looking for big screen , Panasonic New Plasma is PREFECT in total pictures quality and PRICES too.
http://panasonic.net/avc/viera/asia/product/z_plasma.html
http://www.smarthouse.com.au/TVs_And_Large_Display/Plasma/W3U2A3U7
^^
LCD TV come with full screen size from 1 inc to 108 inc. use 40 % less Power consumption than Plasma . such issue is over , New Panasonic Plasma power consumption W , is about LCD TV ( compare to same screen size ).
due to Response time . there must be so call motion blur, even hi end LCD TV try to use 120HZ / 240 HZ high refresh rate to " cover ' the motion blur. but really not that good .
if you like fast action sports movies, 120 HZ with 4 ms Response time is an MUST. but that only available to HI END models.REMEMBER . none of any LCD TV reach Plasma TV total pictures quality.
^^
LED TV ( LCD display use LED as back-light )
LED TV is RE-FINE of LCD TV. those LCD unable to performs well. like dark colour / black colour. LED TV just do it much better . LED TV able to cove much better in motion blur. due to lower Response time 2ms g to g standard .
LED TV use 40 % less ENERGY than LCD TV. compare to Panasonic Plasma is about 30-40 % less too. compare to OLD Plasma ( before 2007 models ) is 90 % lower !
LED TV total pictures quality is very close to Plasma. in general, Mose of human EYE will not get the difference between LED TV/ PLasma TV.
beware of some SMART consumer , there either do not compare or watch any LED TV before or there do not want to paid such high prices for LED TV. some once will tell you " no difference in pictures quality , just use difference back-light. is all the same .is LCD TV with LED back light . no big deal. " that totally not true. is totally some new technologies , the " back light " change and improve many areas. is make great difference. and is very easy for our EYE to noticeable the great difference between LED/LCD TV. jude by you own EYE.
HD 720P VS FULL HD 1080P.
technically , our eye will not getting the difference from an screen size below 40 inc. and the only source provide 1080P is via blue-ray. free view digital channel / Box cable TV / DVD all are 720P.
but TV maker always take LCD TV 720P models as STANDARD.
1080P models as mid HI END models . any 1080P models always much better in pictures quality than 720P models from any in-put source, need not via blue-ray. you eye able to notice the quality.
MAKER QUALITY.
International brand always in quality and reliable , WORTH to paid more.
Local in house brand / buyer brand is cheap, subject to quality and reliable .
an International brand HD 720P models MAY better than house brand 1080P in pictures quality.
Back to you Question > if the above answerer too technically. forget about it.
make it simple .
big screen . Panasonic Plasma PREFECT in PRICES and QUALITY. is LONG LIFE.
LED TV is lower power consumption. great pictures quality . but cost more.
LED TV > Sony and Sharp are new vision of LED technologies .
Samsung Pioneer in LED TV. but is very first LED technologies in use , need to improve.
all LED TV is 1080P 120 HZ or even 240 HZ.
LCD TV , if you need quality also less motion blur , go for hi end FULL HD 1080 P / 120 HZ models.
Samsung / LG / Sony / Panasonic / Sharp / Toshiba LCD equally quality in SAME RANGE PRODUCT. usually the above brand 90 % able to use for 5 years with out any problems.
screen size 42 inc and below , Panasonic is SUPER RELIABLE . 97 % of Panasonic 22- 42 inc able to use for 8 + years with out any repair.
never TOUCH any Local / house brand. there are not manufactures . 30 % get trouble in less than one year.

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When is the best time to buy a new tv? Before or after the Superbowl?

Q. Could someone give a brief overview of the differences between LED and HDTV? (I am thinking of purchasing something around 40 inches.)
Also, my purchase would not have to coincide with a Superbowl party. Do you think that prices would be better before or after the game? Or is there a better time of year to purchase a new televsion as new models are introduced?

A. There are 3 type of HDTV which popular in market now LCD HDTV, Plasma HDTV and LED HDTV.

Plasma uses gas plasma cells charged by precise electrical voltages to create a picture.

LCD screens (liquid crystal display) are in layman's terms sandwiches made up of liquid crystal pushed in the space between two glass plates. Images are created by varying the amount of electrical charge applied to the crystals

LED-backlit LCD television or LED TV is an LCD TV that uses LED backlighting rather than fluorescent lights used in traditional LCD televisions

Each technology have their pro & con, here are pro & con for your decision

Pros of Plasma
- Better contrast ratio
- better ability to render deep blacks, more color depth,
- better motion tracking (response time)
- more availability in very large screen sizes.

Cons of Plasma
- more susceptible to burn-in (although this is not as much of a factor now, due to technology improvements in the past few years)
- more heat generation (as well as more power consumption)
- screen glare in brightly lit rooms
- heavier weight, and more delicate to ship.
Good brand that I would recommend for Plasma is Panasonic or Samsung
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Pros of LCD
- LCD television advantages include no burn-in susceptibility
- cooler running
- less screen glare, more functional at high altitudes
- longer display life (although improvements are being made in Plasma screen life)
- looks better in brightly lit rooms
- less power consumption than Plasma.
Cons of LCD
- Lower contrast ratio
- not as good rendering deep blacks
- not as good at tracking motion (although this is improving, especially with the implementation of 120Hz refresh rates (and some now offer 240Hz) on higher-end models).
Good brand for LCD that I would recommend is Samsung or Sony
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Pros & Cons of LED is almost same as LCD but LED come with better contrast ratio,better picture quality , super slim and 40% less power consumption but higher price
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There are good deals before Superbowl party and another good time is around March which there will be new model out and price of old model will drop down.

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Which HDTV is best for just bluray playback and video games?

Q. I'm not interested in a smart TV or anything like that. I just need to know what to consider when buying one. I've settled on 1080p and nothing under 46" (42" in a pinch). LCD, LED, or Plasma? Refresh rate? Is the Xbox 360 HD ready out of the box or do I need a different cable?

Thanks in advance.

A. While not as popular - Plasma does not have motion-blur issues like LCD panels.

If you do not go with plasma - you need to get a 120 hz LED back-light model to come close.

You use a HDMI cable for your xbox. But make sure to pop in a Pixar DVD go to the setup menu and you will find test-patterns and instructions to adjust the brightness, contrast and color.

You can get either a BluRay player with internet features or get a external Western Digital Live box to add netflix, pandora, etc.

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What are the best Gaming TV’s for 1080p ‘HD gaming’ on Xbox 360 and PS3?

Q. I want to buy a new HDTV for 1080p HD gaming on my Xbox 360 and PS3. I�m not sure what type of HDTV type is best gaming, whether it be plasma, LCD, LED, 3D etc.

Can someone please guide me on what type of HDTV works best for these systems for video games? Thanks!

A. There are specific types of HDTV's that work well for gaming and other types that don't.

First off, Wii does not support HD-Gaming. Only PS3 and Xbox 360 do.

Second, the most important feature needed for HDTV gaming is a high refresh rate to reduce lag and blur on fast moving objects. Older plasma models do not support this. You need to see the objects onscreen without any time-lapse with clarity or your gaming experience degrades severely.

The best gaming TV's are LCD/LED technology HDTV's due to higher refresh rates and lower lag rates. There are however a few exceptions in the Plasma category that were developed with more modern lag reduction features. So you will want to look at the AQUOS and VIERA Series HDTV's.

Read up more about these TV's at the link provided.

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when your playing ps3 games honestly does which hdtv really matter?

Q. rathers its plasma lcd led or whatever brand will that greatly make a difference in picture quality?? if so how much will it be dramatically different?

A. It depends on how hardcore of a gamer you are really. When plasmas first came out they were death for gamers or even frequent sports viewers because of the threat of "burn-in"-when a repetitive image on the screen would remain "burned in" even after the picture would change, think health/ammo bars or the scoreboard in sports. Newer plasmas don't suffer from it to the same degree, but they still can have problems resulting from extended gaming sessions. If you play like 3 hours at a time you will be fine with a plasma. If you are more of an 8 hour marathoner you may want to try a different direction. Once your type is chosen just compare refresh rates (Htz) and contrast ratios in like priced and sized models. Also make sure it has all the inputs you may need. Multiple HDMI inputs, VGA if needed etc. Often you can get a larger screen size with a plasma per dollar.

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What kind of an HDTV has the most bang for the buck?

Q. I am looking for an hdtv that is $399 or less, and I want to put into consideration all the other side costs that come with owning and maintaining an HDTV...I do plan on having a bluray player as well as an xbox, so I would want the quality to be very high as well...Overall, what is the best deal?

A. HDTV is you paid for what you get.
there is low end standard models . Mid End and Hi end models for LCD TV , there is also LED TV ( LCD -LED back-light ) that re-fine from LCD TV, but cost more.
$ 399 just enough for standard models with 720 P / 60 HZ refresh rate, that very " bad " for games / sport movies.
to enjoy Blue-Ray great quality , you need FULL HD 1080 P models.
for games , you need 120 HZ refresh rate to " cover / hide " away the " motion blur ".
you need 1080 P + 120 HZ refresh rate models for better quality. that cost more that 399.
if you looking the best , very " high as well " LED TV 1080 P with 120 HZ models is good enough.
you need to paid more for better Brand for total quality and reliable.Samsung / Sony / Sharp / Panasonic / LG / Toshiba cost more , worth to paid for.
quality to be very high as well...Overall, what is the best deal? $ 399 unable to get this !! you can get an good LCD TV. but don't excepted too high .

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what LED hdtv should I buy to avoid noticing any Lag whatsover?

Q. Hi I have 2 Vizio HDTV. One is an LED and it is a 120 HZ and it is a 47 inch and the other is an LCD 47 inch one and also 120 hz. Now I am gonna give you a great example. You know for anyone who watches NBC Sunday Night Football and they go to the replay and the NBC Logo comes up to show the replay and after they show the replay the NBC Logs comes up again to go back to Live TV, well this is a great example because I notice somewhat of a lag when that happens and I see like a ghosting effect I guess and I also notice the pixels when that happens. It happens on other channels too but I notice it more on NBC Sunday Night Football. I have HD Directv with HDMI cable. So that isn't the problem. It is crazy because the other night I also watched the game on NFL Game Rewind app on the IPAD MINI and I didn't notice any lag whatsoever during the game. Is this lag or ghosting or whatever you want to call it caused by the response time of the TV or is it caused by the Refresh rate of the TV. I mean both of my Vizio TV's are doing the same thing and I even have a 3rd Sony 60 hz tv and it does it on that as well. So my questions are as follows:

1)Is the Lag caused by the Response Time or the Refresh Rate or what exactly?

2)Why is it on the IPAD Mini I didn't notice the lag?

3)I want the images to be crisp without any lag or ghosting or anything like that. What specifications on the TV should I look for?

4)For a 2013 say tv between a 30 to 39 inch what exact tv model do I look at to not see any lag etc?

5)How about a 40 to 50 inch TV which model should I look at?

6)Do I buy instead a monitor that is like 27 inch or 32 inch with an hdmi with a response time of say 1 ms. Please let me know.

Please answer each of my above 6 questions in details. Thanks.
For the Panasonic Plasma I should get a 1080P right rather than a 720P. The only problem that I have with Plasmas is that the picture is way too dim compared to the LED or LCD TV and I like a picture that is very bright. Please help. Thanks.

A. It's just a lag based on the distance of the TV and box from the satellite and just the broadcast in general. One of my family members had the same issue they have a 20 inch LED tv in their bedroom and a 32 inch LED tv in there living room. You can hear the TV's echo each other when on the same channel. Next the reason you didn't notice any lag on the iPad Mini is because it wasn't a live stream of it, it was a replay of what happened. So it's not looking for the live feed of the game over the internet, it's downloading it to the iPad's temporary memory just so it can play it through. This really isn't the TV at all VIZIO TV's are great options. This goes back to just DirecTV's ability to get the live video to the satellites and then to TV's across the US mainly. The only option would be to get a 240 Hz or 480 Hz HDTV but I really don't recommend that because those are mainly LCD TV's and LCD is probably the last option you want for a TV. LED is the best quality for a TV and LCD is better for a computer screen image. Overall for TV screen sizes you asked. The Best options are Samsung with there Smart HDTV's, Sharp's new IGZO display HDTV's, then Samsung is always reliable choice for HDTV's

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What kind of an HDTV has the most bang for the buck?

Q. I am looking for an hdtv that is $399 or less, and I want to put into consideration all the other side costs that come with owning and maintaining an HDTV...I do plan on having a bluray player as well as an xbox, so I would want the quality to be very high as well...Overall, what is the best deal?

A. HDTV is you paid for what you get.
there is low end standard models . Mid End and Hi end models for LCD TV , there is also LED TV ( LCD -LED back-light ) that re-fine from LCD TV, but cost more.
$ 399 just enough for standard models with 720 P / 60 HZ refresh rate, that very " bad " for games / sport movies.
to enjoy Blue-Ray great quality , you need FULL HD 1080 P models.
for games , you need 120 HZ refresh rate to " cover / hide " away the " motion blur ".
you need 1080 P + 120 HZ refresh rate models for better quality. that cost more that 399.
if you looking the best , very " high as well " LED TV 1080 P with 120 HZ models is good enough.
you need to paid more for better Brand for total quality and reliable.Samsung / Sony / Sharp / Panasonic / LG / Toshiba cost more , worth to paid for.
quality to be very high as well...Overall, what is the best deal? $ 399 unable to get this !! you can get an good LCD TV. but don't excepted too high .

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what LED hdtv should I buy to avoid noticing any Lag whatsover?

Q. Hi I have 2 Vizio HDTV. One is an LED and it is a 120 HZ and it is a 47 inch and the other is an LCD 47 inch one and also 120 hz. Now I am gonna give you a great example. You know for anyone who watches NBC Sunday Night Football and they go to the replay and the NBC Logo comes up to show the replay and after they show the replay the NBC Logs comes up again to go back to Live TV, well this is a great example because I notice somewhat of a lag when that happens and I see like a ghosting effect I guess and I also notice the pixels when that happens. It happens on other channels too but I notice it more on NBC Sunday Night Football. I have HD Directv with HDMI cable. So that isn't the problem. It is crazy because the other night I also watched the game on NFL Game Rewind app on the IPAD MINI and I didn't notice any lag whatsoever during the game. Is this lag or ghosting or whatever you want to call it caused by the response time of the TV or is it caused by the Refresh rate of the TV. I mean both of my Vizio TV's are doing the same thing and I even have a 3rd Sony 60 hz tv and it does it on that as well. So my questions are as follows:

1)Is the Lag caused by the Response Time or the Refresh Rate or what exactly?

2)Why is it on the IPAD Mini I didn't notice the lag?

3)I want the images to be crisp without any lag or ghosting or anything like that. What specifications on the TV should I look for?

4)For a 2013 say tv between a 30 to 39 inch what exact tv model do I look at to not see any lag etc?

5)How about a 40 to 50 inch TV which model should I look at?

6)Do I buy instead a monitor that is like 27 inch or 32 inch with an hdmi with a response time of say 1 ms. Please let me know.

Please answer each of my above 6 questions in details. Thanks.
For the Panasonic Plasma I should get a 1080P right rather than a 720P. The only problem that I have with Plasmas is that the picture is way too dim compared to the LED or LCD TV and I like a picture that is very bright. Please help. Thanks.

A. It's just a lag based on the distance of the TV and box from the satellite and just the broadcast in general. One of my family members had the same issue they have a 20 inch LED tv in their bedroom and a 32 inch LED tv in there living room. You can hear the TV's echo each other when on the same channel. Next the reason you didn't notice any lag on the iPad Mini is because it wasn't a live stream of it, it was a replay of what happened. So it's not looking for the live feed of the game over the internet, it's downloading it to the iPad's temporary memory just so it can play it through. This really isn't the TV at all VIZIO TV's are great options. This goes back to just DirecTV's ability to get the live video to the satellites and then to TV's across the US mainly. The only option would be to get a 240 Hz or 480 Hz HDTV but I really don't recommend that because those are mainly LCD TV's and LCD is probably the last option you want for a TV. LED is the best quality for a TV and LCD is better for a computer screen image. Overall for TV screen sizes you asked. The Best options are Samsung with there Smart HDTV's, Sharp's new IGZO display HDTV's, then Samsung is always reliable choice for HDTV's

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What kind of TV is best for video games?

Q. A plasma, LCD, or LCD LED.

A. Plasma!

Here are the facts:

Plasma = .001ms response time

LCD/LED = 2ms response time

Response time is the most important factor in producing the sharpest picture quality possible! Especially with fast motion content like sports and gaming! Plasma's .001ms repsponse time is 2,000 times faster(near instant) then LCD TVs(including LED)!

Plasma's also have the fastest refresh rate(600hz), making them better at producing a sharper and smoother picture quality with movies!

Plasma's are also the most affordable HDTV right now too!

For more info and facts, see this site: http://www.plasma-lcd-facts.co.uk/

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What kind of an HDTV has the most bang for the buck?

Q. I am looking for an hdtv that is $399 or less, and I want to put into consideration all the other side costs that come with owning and maintaining an HDTV...I do plan on having a bluray player as well as an xbox, so I would want the quality to be very high as well...Overall, what is the best deal?

A. HDTV is you paid for what you get.
there is low end standard models . Mid End and Hi end models for LCD TV , there is also LED TV ( LCD -LED back-light ) that re-fine from LCD TV, but cost more.
$ 399 just enough for standard models with 720 P / 60 HZ refresh rate, that very " bad " for games / sport movies.
to enjoy Blue-Ray great quality , you need FULL HD 1080 P models.
for games , you need 120 HZ refresh rate to " cover / hide " away the " motion blur ".
you need 1080 P + 120 HZ refresh rate models for better quality. that cost more that 399.
if you looking the best , very " high as well " LED TV 1080 P with 120 HZ models is good enough.
you need to paid more for better Brand for total quality and reliable.Samsung / Sony / Sharp / Panasonic / LG / Toshiba cost more , worth to paid for.
quality to be very high as well...Overall, what is the best deal? $ 399 unable to get this !! you can get an good LCD TV. but don't excepted too high .

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when your playing ps3 games honestly does which hdtv really matter?

Q. rathers its plasma lcd led or whatever brand will that greatly make a difference in picture quality?? if so how much will it be dramatically different?

A. It depends on how hardcore of a gamer you are really. When plasmas first came out they were death for gamers or even frequent sports viewers because of the threat of "burn-in"-when a repetitive image on the screen would remain "burned in" even after the picture would change, think health/ammo bars or the scoreboard in sports. Newer plasmas don't suffer from it to the same degree, but they still can have problems resulting from extended gaming sessions. If you play like 3 hours at a time you will be fine with a plasma. If you are more of an 8 hour marathoner you may want to try a different direction. Once your type is chosen just compare refresh rates (Htz) and contrast ratios in like priced and sized models. Also make sure it has all the inputs you may need. Multiple HDMI inputs, VGA if needed etc. Often you can get a larger screen size with a plasma per dollar.

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What computer video card do i need to run 3D on Samsung 3D HDTV 240hz?

Q. I am getting a new 55" Samsung 3D HDTV 240hz 1080p LCD-LED television very soon.

My question is what video card for my computer am I going to need to run 3D games on that TV?

The video card I am using now is a ATI Radeon HD 4850
The price needs to be within $100-$400 USD

A. Details that would help would be what operating system that you plan to run. And what other specs you have for the system that you plan on using. I see that you are currently using an ATI card, so I would assume that you would want to have an ATI replacement card. I will also assume that you have enough room around your PCI slot to fit a dual slot card. Also power supply specs come in to play as well, especially where graphics are concerned. You want 600watt supply at the bare minimum. I would strongly suggest over 800watts and above to give you room to grow later.

Now you say you plan on running 3D games. That kinda narrows your list of possible choices to the more expensive end of the spectrum. Being able to play them and being able to play them well are two different things as I'm sure you know :P.

Requirements for HD3D Be sure to check that your TV is supported on this list. Also listed are the graphics cards that I recommended below. Go for the best that you can afford.
http://www.amd.com/us/products/technologies/amd-hd3d/Pages/supported-hardware.aspx

An important note from that list is that you will also have to get additional hardware. (3D glasses and such). I couldn't find any on AMD's website. Researching further into it, it appears that AMD delegates the task of 3D hardware sourcing and compatibility to third party manufacturers. The other options force you to purchase a specific monitor and glasses.

Choices:

Radeon HD 5970 (Hemlock) 2GB $499
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102887
A bit over your price range, but well worth it. Fastest card out at the moment

Then right beneath that you have the Radeon HD 5870

Radeon HD 5870 (Cypress XT) 2GB $369
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102888

I chose that specific 5870 because of the memory. It's a 2GB card, beware of the prices there. Make sure that you are paying for the memory and not for an over clocked GPU on a 1GB card. Don't settle for less than 2GB. And don't pay for an overclocked card, any overclock that you would get is marginal and could be done for free yourself if you so choose.

Comparison chart of the two so you can see the differences and decide for yourself:
http://www.anandtech.com/bench/Product/162?vs=165

To stay in your price range, you would want to stay with the 5870 though.

Now with all this said... I must mention that standard refresh rate for 3D is currently 120Hz and not 240Hz.
http://www.lcdtvbuyingguide.com/lcdtv/120hz-240hz-60hz.html -- Some reading on the subject.

Overall, I'd say those two cards are your choices. And congrats on the new TV. But stick with the 2D games for now, as for 3D technology, ATI doesn't seem to be on the ball.

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when your playing ps3 games honestly does which hdtv really matter?

Q. rathers its plasma lcd led or whatever brand will that greatly make a difference in picture quality?? if so how much will it be dramatically different?

A. It depends on how hardcore of a gamer you are really. When plasmas first came out they were death for gamers or even frequent sports viewers because of the threat of "burn-in"-when a repetitive image on the screen would remain "burned in" even after the picture would change, think health/ammo bars or the scoreboard in sports. Newer plasmas don't suffer from it to the same degree, but they still can have problems resulting from extended gaming sessions. If you play like 3 hours at a time you will be fine with a plasma. If you are more of an 8 hour marathoner you may want to try a different direction. Once your type is chosen just compare refresh rates (Htz) and contrast ratios in like priced and sized models. Also make sure it has all the inputs you may need. Multiple HDMI inputs, VGA if needed etc. Often you can get a larger screen size with a plasma per dollar.

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What computer video card do i need to run 3D on Samsung 3D HDTV 240hz?

Q. I am getting a new 55" Samsung 3D HDTV 240hz 1080p LCD-LED television very soon.

My question is what video card for my computer am I going to need to run 3D games on that TV?

The video card I am using now is a ATI Radeon HD 4850
The price needs to be within $100-$400 USD

A. Details that would help would be what operating system that you plan to run. And what other specs you have for the system that you plan on using. I see that you are currently using an ATI card, so I would assume that you would want to have an ATI replacement card. I will also assume that you have enough room around your PCI slot to fit a dual slot card. Also power supply specs come in to play as well, especially where graphics are concerned. You want 600watt supply at the bare minimum. I would strongly suggest over 800watts and above to give you room to grow later.

Now you say you plan on running 3D games. That kinda narrows your list of possible choices to the more expensive end of the spectrum. Being able to play them and being able to play them well are two different things as I'm sure you know :P.

Requirements for HD3D Be sure to check that your TV is supported on this list. Also listed are the graphics cards that I recommended below. Go for the best that you can afford.
http://www.amd.com/us/products/technologies/amd-hd3d/Pages/supported-hardware.aspx

An important note from that list is that you will also have to get additional hardware. (3D glasses and such). I couldn't find any on AMD's website. Researching further into it, it appears that AMD delegates the task of 3D hardware sourcing and compatibility to third party manufacturers. The other options force you to purchase a specific monitor and glasses.

Choices:

Radeon HD 5970 (Hemlock) 2GB $499
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102887
A bit over your price range, but well worth it. Fastest card out at the moment

Then right beneath that you have the Radeon HD 5870

Radeon HD 5870 (Cypress XT) 2GB $369
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102888

I chose that specific 5870 because of the memory. It's a 2GB card, beware of the prices there. Make sure that you are paying for the memory and not for an over clocked GPU on a 1GB card. Don't settle for less than 2GB. And don't pay for an overclocked card, any overclock that you would get is marginal and could be done for free yourself if you so choose.

Comparison chart of the two so you can see the differences and decide for yourself:
http://www.anandtech.com/bench/Product/162?vs=165

To stay in your price range, you would want to stay with the 5870 though.

Now with all this said... I must mention that standard refresh rate for 3D is currently 120Hz and not 240Hz.
http://www.lcdtvbuyingguide.com/lcdtv/120hz-240hz-60hz.html -- Some reading on the subject.

Overall, I'd say those two cards are your choices. And congrats on the new TV. But stick with the 2D games for now, as for 3D technology, ATI doesn't seem to be on the ball.

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when your playing ps3 games honestly does which hdtv really matter?

Q. rathers its plasma lcd led or whatever brand will that greatly make a difference in picture quality?? if so how much will it be dramatically different?

A. It depends on how hardcore of a gamer you are really. When plasmas first came out they were death for gamers or even frequent sports viewers because of the threat of "burn-in"-when a repetitive image on the screen would remain "burned in" even after the picture would change, think health/ammo bars or the scoreboard in sports. Newer plasmas don't suffer from it to the same degree, but they still can have problems resulting from extended gaming sessions. If you play like 3 hours at a time you will be fine with a plasma. If you are more of an 8 hour marathoner you may want to try a different direction. Once your type is chosen just compare refresh rates (Htz) and contrast ratios in like priced and sized models. Also make sure it has all the inputs you may need. Multiple HDMI inputs, VGA if needed etc. Often you can get a larger screen size with a plasma per dollar.

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What computer video card do i need to run 3D on Samsung 3D HDTV 240hz?

Q. I am getting a new 55" Samsung 3D HDTV 240hz 1080p LCD-LED television very soon.

My question is what video card for my computer am I going to need to run 3D games on that TV?

The video card I am using now is a ATI Radeon HD 4850
The price needs to be within $100-$400 USD

A. Details that would help would be what operating system that you plan to run. And what other specs you have for the system that you plan on using. I see that you are currently using an ATI card, so I would assume that you would want to have an ATI replacement card. I will also assume that you have enough room around your PCI slot to fit a dual slot card. Also power supply specs come in to play as well, especially where graphics are concerned. You want 600watt supply at the bare minimum. I would strongly suggest over 800watts and above to give you room to grow later.

Now you say you plan on running 3D games. That kinda narrows your list of possible choices to the more expensive end of the spectrum. Being able to play them and being able to play them well are two different things as I'm sure you know :P.

Requirements for HD3D Be sure to check that your TV is supported on this list. Also listed are the graphics cards that I recommended below. Go for the best that you can afford.
http://www.amd.com/us/products/technologies/amd-hd3d/Pages/supported-hardware.aspx

An important note from that list is that you will also have to get additional hardware. (3D glasses and such). I couldn't find any on AMD's website. Researching further into it, it appears that AMD delegates the task of 3D hardware sourcing and compatibility to third party manufacturers. The other options force you to purchase a specific monitor and glasses.

Choices:

Radeon HD 5970 (Hemlock) 2GB $499
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102887
A bit over your price range, but well worth it. Fastest card out at the moment

Then right beneath that you have the Radeon HD 5870

Radeon HD 5870 (Cypress XT) 2GB $369
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102888

I chose that specific 5870 because of the memory. It's a 2GB card, beware of the prices there. Make sure that you are paying for the memory and not for an over clocked GPU on a 1GB card. Don't settle for less than 2GB. And don't pay for an overclocked card, any overclock that you would get is marginal and could be done for free yourself if you so choose.

Comparison chart of the two so you can see the differences and decide for yourself:
http://www.anandtech.com/bench/Product/162?vs=165

To stay in your price range, you would want to stay with the 5870 though.

Now with all this said... I must mention that standard refresh rate for 3D is currently 120Hz and not 240Hz.
http://www.lcdtvbuyingguide.com/lcdtv/120hz-240hz-60hz.html -- Some reading on the subject.

Overall, I'd say those two cards are your choices. And congrats on the new TV. But stick with the 2D games for now, as for 3D technology, ATI doesn't seem to be on the ball.

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when your playing ps3 games honestly does which hdtv really matter?

Q. rathers its plasma lcd led or whatever brand will that greatly make a difference in picture quality?? if so how much will it be dramatically different?

A. It depends on how hardcore of a gamer you are really. When plasmas first came out they were death for gamers or even frequent sports viewers because of the threat of "burn-in"-when a repetitive image on the screen would remain "burned in" even after the picture would change, think health/ammo bars or the scoreboard in sports. Newer plasmas don't suffer from it to the same degree, but they still can have problems resulting from extended gaming sessions. If you play like 3 hours at a time you will be fine with a plasma. If you are more of an 8 hour marathoner you may want to try a different direction. Once your type is chosen just compare refresh rates (Htz) and contrast ratios in like priced and sized models. Also make sure it has all the inputs you may need. Multiple HDMI inputs, VGA if needed etc. Often you can get a larger screen size with a plasma per dollar.

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What computer video card do i need to run 3D on Samsung 3D HDTV 240hz?

Q. I am getting a new 55" Samsung 3D HDTV 240hz 1080p LCD-LED television very soon.

My question is what video card for my computer am I going to need to run 3D games on that TV?

The video card I am using now is a ATI Radeon HD 4850
The price needs to be within $100-$400 USD

A. Details that would help would be what operating system that you plan to run. And what other specs you have for the system that you plan on using. I see that you are currently using an ATI card, so I would assume that you would want to have an ATI replacement card. I will also assume that you have enough room around your PCI slot to fit a dual slot card. Also power supply specs come in to play as well, especially where graphics are concerned. You want 600watt supply at the bare minimum. I would strongly suggest over 800watts and above to give you room to grow later.

Now you say you plan on running 3D games. That kinda narrows your list of possible choices to the more expensive end of the spectrum. Being able to play them and being able to play them well are two different things as I'm sure you know :P.

Requirements for HD3D Be sure to check that your TV is supported on this list. Also listed are the graphics cards that I recommended below. Go for the best that you can afford.
http://www.amd.com/us/products/technologies/amd-hd3d/Pages/supported-hardware.aspx

An important note from that list is that you will also have to get additional hardware. (3D glasses and such). I couldn't find any on AMD's website. Researching further into it, it appears that AMD delegates the task of 3D hardware sourcing and compatibility to third party manufacturers. The other options force you to purchase a specific monitor and glasses.

Choices:

Radeon HD 5970 (Hemlock) 2GB $499
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102887
A bit over your price range, but well worth it. Fastest card out at the moment

Then right beneath that you have the Radeon HD 5870

Radeon HD 5870 (Cypress XT) 2GB $369
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102888

I chose that specific 5870 because of the memory. It's a 2GB card, beware of the prices there. Make sure that you are paying for the memory and not for an over clocked GPU on a 1GB card. Don't settle for less than 2GB. And don't pay for an overclocked card, any overclock that you would get is marginal and could be done for free yourself if you so choose.

Comparison chart of the two so you can see the differences and decide for yourself:
http://www.anandtech.com/bench/Product/162?vs=165

To stay in your price range, you would want to stay with the 5870 though.

Now with all this said... I must mention that standard refresh rate for 3D is currently 120Hz and not 240Hz.
http://www.lcdtvbuyingguide.com/lcdtv/120hz-240hz-60hz.html -- Some reading on the subject.

Overall, I'd say those two cards are your choices. And congrats on the new TV. But stick with the 2D games for now, as for 3D technology, ATI doesn't seem to be on the ball.

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What are the best Gaming TV’s for 1080p ‘HD gaming’ on Xbox 360 and PS3?

Q. I want to buy a new HDTV for 1080p HD gaming on my Xbox 360 and PS3. I’m not sure what type of HDTV type is best gaming, whether it be plasma, LCD, LED, 3D etc.

Can someone please guide me on what type of HDTV works best for these systems for video games? Thanks!

A. There are specific types of HDTV's that work well for gaming and other types that don't.

First off, Wii does not support HD-Gaming. Only PS3 and Xbox 360 do.

Second, the most important feature needed for HDTV gaming is a high refresh rate to reduce lag and blur on fast moving objects. Older plasma models do not support this. You need to see the objects onscreen without any time-lapse with clarity or your gaming experience degrades severely.

The best gaming TV's are LCD/LED technology HDTV's due to higher refresh rates and lower lag rates. There are however a few exceptions in the Plasma category that were developed with more modern lag reduction features. So you will want to look at the AQUOS and VIERA Series HDTV's.

Read up more about these TV's at the link provided.

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when your playing ps3 games honestly does which hdtv really matter?

Q. rathers its plasma lcd led or whatever brand will that greatly make a difference in picture quality?? if so how much will it be dramatically different?

A. It depends on how hardcore of a gamer you are really. When plasmas first came out they were death for gamers or even frequent sports viewers because of the threat of "burn-in"-when a repetitive image on the screen would remain "burned in" even after the picture would change, think health/ammo bars or the scoreboard in sports. Newer plasmas don't suffer from it to the same degree, but they still can have problems resulting from extended gaming sessions. If you play like 3 hours at a time you will be fine with a plasma. If you are more of an 8 hour marathoner you may want to try a different direction. Once your type is chosen just compare refresh rates (Htz) and contrast ratios in like priced and sized models. Also make sure it has all the inputs you may need. Multiple HDMI inputs, VGA if needed etc. Often you can get a larger screen size with a plasma per dollar.

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When is the best time to buy a new tv? Before or after the Superbowl?

Q. Could someone give a brief overview of the differences between LED and HDTV? (I am thinking of purchasing something around 40 inches.)
Also, my purchase would not have to coincide with a Superbowl party. Do you think that prices would be better before or after the game? Or is there a better time of year to purchase a new televsion as new models are introduced?

A. There are 3 type of HDTV which popular in market now LCD HDTV, Plasma HDTV and LED HDTV.

Plasma uses gas plasma cells charged by precise electrical voltages to create a picture.

LCD screens (liquid crystal display) are in layman's terms sandwiches made up of liquid crystal pushed in the space between two glass plates. Images are created by varying the amount of electrical charge applied to the crystals

LED-backlit LCD television or LED TV is an LCD TV that uses LED backlighting rather than fluorescent lights used in traditional LCD televisions

Each technology have their pro & con, here are pro & con for your decision

Pros of Plasma
- Better contrast ratio
- better ability to render deep blacks, more color depth,
- better motion tracking (response time)
- more availability in very large screen sizes.

Cons of Plasma
- more susceptible to burn-in (although this is not as much of a factor now, due to technology improvements in the past few years)
- more heat generation (as well as more power consumption)
- screen glare in brightly lit rooms
- heavier weight, and more delicate to ship.
Good brand that I would recommend for Plasma is Panasonic or Samsung
http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fie%3DUTF8%26redirect%3Dtrue%26ref_%3Dsr%255Fnr%255Fp%255Fn%255Fsize%255Fbrowse-bin%255F3%26bbn%3D979929011%26qid%3D1264987075%26rnid%3D1232878011%26rh%3Dn%253A172282%252Cn%253A%2521493964%252Cn%253A1266092011%252Cn%253A172659%252Cn%253A979929011%252Cp%255Fn%255Ffeature%255Fthree%255Fbrowse-bin%253A724228011%252Cp%255Fn%255Fsize%255Fbrowse-bin%253A1232882011&tag=computer0bd-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=390957

Pros of LCD
- LCD television advantages include no burn-in susceptibility
- cooler running
- less screen glare, more functional at high altitudes
- longer display life (although improvements are being made in Plasma screen life)
- looks better in brightly lit rooms
- less power consumption than Plasma.
Cons of LCD
- Lower contrast ratio
- not as good rendering deep blacks
- not as good at tracking motion (although this is improving, especially with the implementation of 120Hz refresh rates (and some now offer 240Hz) on higher-end models).
Good brand for LCD that I would recommend is Samsung or Sony
http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fie%3DUTF8%26redirect%3Dtrue%26ref_%3Dsr%255Fnr%255Fp%255Fn%255Ffeature%255Fthree%255Fbr%255F0%26bbn%3D979929011%26qid%3D1264987075%26rnid%3D724226011%26rh%3Dn%253A172282%252Cn%253A%2521493964%252Cn%253A1266092011%252Cn%253A172659%252Cn%253A979929011%252Cp%255Fn%255Fsize%255Fbrowse-bin%253A1232882011%252Cp%255Fn%255Ffeature%255Fthree%255Fbrowse-bin%253A724227011&tag=computer0bd-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=390957

Pros & Cons of LED is almost same as LCD but LED come with better contrast ratio,better picture quality , super slim and 40% less power consumption but higher price
http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fie%3DUTF8%26redirect%3Dtrue%26ref_%3Dsr%255Fnr%255Fp%255Fn%255Ffeature%255Fthree%255Fbr%255F3%26bbn%3D979929011%26qid%3D1264987075%26rnid%3D724226011%26rh%3Dn%253A172282%252Cn%253A%2521493964%252Cn%253A1266092011%252Cn%253A172659%252Cn%253A979929011%252Cp%255Fn%255Fsize%255Fbrowse-bin%253A1232882011%252Cp%255Fn%255Ffeature%255Fthree%255Fbrowse-bin%253A2232445011&tag=computer0bd-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=390957

There are good deals before Superbowl party and another good time is around March which there will be new model out and price of old model will drop down.

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What is the best HDTV on the market today?

Q. I'm looking to buy a new tv and i was wanting to know best brand, best type (LCD, Plasma, LED, etc..) and best value.
I am also look for something under $2000.
And what all do I need to look for when buying?

A. Well i don't know what size you're looking for so i'm going to assume you're looking for sizes 42" or larger?!

What you should be looking for is a TV with high native contrast ratios and fast response times and/or refresh rates. These categories insure the best picture quality. Plasma TV's have the best numbers in all of these categories! They have the highest native contrast ratio(40,000:1) with Infinite dynamic black levels or Infinite dynamic contrast ratio! They have near instant response time(.001ms) and super fast refresh rates(600hz)! This insures that they maintain the sharpest pic possible with fast motion content like sports, movies & gaming!

The best brands of Plasma are: Pioneer, Panasonic & Samsung. Stay away from anything else! Pioneers are the best of the best but expensive! Panasonic's are just as good as Pioneers, but much more affordable. Samsung's come close to Panasonics, but lack their reliability(but not by much)!

Here are some TV's that i highly recommend:
Panasonic TC-P54S1 1080p 54": http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=9280164&type=product&id=1218073533060
Panasonic TC-P50S1 1080p 50": http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=9236294&type=product&id=1218064394819
Panasonic TC-P46S1 1080p 46": http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=9317269&type=product&id=1218084030037
Panasonic TC-P42S1 1080p 42": http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=9317287&type=product&id=1218084032650
Panasonic TC-P50G10 1080p 50": http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=9236338&type=product&id=1218064404632

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What computer video card do i need to run 3D on Samsung 3D HDTV 240hz?

Q. I am getting a new 55" Samsung 3D HDTV 240hz 1080p LCD-LED television very soon.

My question is what video card for my computer am I going to need to run 3D games on that TV?

The video card I am using now is a ATI Radeon HD 4850
The price needs to be within $100-$400 USD

A. Details that would help would be what operating system that you plan to run. And what other specs you have for the system that you plan on using. I see that you are currently using an ATI card, so I would assume that you would want to have an ATI replacement card. I will also assume that you have enough room around your PCI slot to fit a dual slot card. Also power supply specs come in to play as well, especially where graphics are concerned. You want 600watt supply at the bare minimum. I would strongly suggest over 800watts and above to give you room to grow later.

Now you say you plan on running 3D games. That kinda narrows your list of possible choices to the more expensive end of the spectrum. Being able to play them and being able to play them well are two different things as I'm sure you know :P.

Requirements for HD3D Be sure to check that your TV is supported on this list. Also listed are the graphics cards that I recommended below. Go for the best that you can afford.
http://www.amd.com/us/products/technologies/amd-hd3d/Pages/supported-hardware.aspx

An important note from that list is that you will also have to get additional hardware. (3D glasses and such). I couldn't find any on AMD's website. Researching further into it, it appears that AMD delegates the task of 3D hardware sourcing and compatibility to third party manufacturers. The other options force you to purchase a specific monitor and glasses.

Choices:

Radeon HD 5970 (Hemlock) 2GB $499
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102887
A bit over your price range, but well worth it. Fastest card out at the moment

Then right beneath that you have the Radeon HD 5870

Radeon HD 5870 (Cypress XT) 2GB $369
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102888

I chose that specific 5870 because of the memory. It's a 2GB card, beware of the prices there. Make sure that you are paying for the memory and not for an over clocked GPU on a 1GB card. Don't settle for less than 2GB. And don't pay for an overclocked card, any overclock that you would get is marginal and could be done for free yourself if you so choose.

Comparison chart of the two so you can see the differences and decide for yourself:
http://www.anandtech.com/bench/Product/162?vs=165

To stay in your price range, you would want to stay with the 5870 though.

Now with all this said... I must mention that standard refresh rate for 3D is currently 120Hz and not 240Hz.
http://www.lcdtvbuyingguide.com/lcdtv/120hz-240hz-60hz.html -- Some reading on the subject.

Overall, I'd say those two cards are your choices. And congrats on the new TV. But stick with the 2D games for now, as for 3D technology, ATI doesn't seem to be on the ball.

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What should I know about getting an HDTV?

Q. Im in the direction of getting a 1080p LCD HDTV. However, I am still deciding. What do I need to know? Consider I am keeping my standard definition DVD player and PlayStation 2.

A. Unless you have some sort of HD channel coming in, the tv is worthless, save its size. Watching regular cable tv on my 65" makes it look like trash. And since nearly EVERY thing that is in "1080p" is actually 720 upscaled, you can probably save some cash by going for that instead. Yes, even xbox and ps3 gamers are almost all entirely in 720.

Edit:

The crazy idiot below me listed four, when he said there were 3! LED and LCD are COMPLETELY different. One is liquid crystal, the other is LED light. Duh...... He also forgot about DLP projection. Don't let the media or anyone else lie to you. DLP looks every bit as good as LCD or Plasma, but you will notice a difference between any TV we have listed yet, and the new OLED and Laser tvs. Mitsubishi is the only company to make laser tvs yet, and from what I have heard, the picture is amazing. Oh, and he said LCD doesn't use alot of electricity? Thats garbage. They put off a ton of heat, which means they use more than most types of tvs.

Ups and downs for each type of TV

LCD
pro: Flat, good picture, and decent colors, getting cheaper
con: eats electricity, creates ALOT of heat, heavy. older models are 60-120 hrtz

Plasma
pro: Good color representation for the most part, clear picture, flat, can be heavy. usually more than 120 hrtz.
con: terrible black color, high possibility for image burn on most models, cost, can be heavy.

DLP
pro: comes in largest size of any tv out there, great color, including black, good picture, wont image burn for a long time, doesn't eat electricity
con:heavy and bulky if you get a larger one, not flat, bulbs do burn out after a year or more, sometimes price, older models cheaper. Most are 60-120 hrtz, with newer models 120+

LED
pro:crystal clear color and picture, amazing lifespan, FAST refresh rate
con: cost

Laser
pro:color and image quality are the best you can buy, larger screen, fast refresh rate.
con: COST!($7000) might be too big and heavy depending on the size you get.

No matter what you get you are making some trade-offs. I have a DLP, and I love it. Its a 65" Mitsubishi. I was going to get the 73", but getting the deal I did, I couldn't pass it up. I play my Xbox on it, and had high definition cable through Comcast, and it looked amazing.

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What should I know about getting an HDTV?

Q. Im in the direction of getting a 1080p LCD HDTV. However, I am still deciding. What do I need to know? Consider I am keeping my standard definition DVD player and PlayStation 2.

A. Unless you have some sort of HD channel coming in, the tv is worthless, save its size. Watching regular cable tv on my 65" makes it look like trash. And since nearly EVERY thing that is in "1080p" is actually 720 upscaled, you can probably save some cash by going for that instead. Yes, even xbox and ps3 gamers are almost all entirely in 720.

Edit:

The crazy idiot below me listed four, when he said there were 3! LED and LCD are COMPLETELY different. One is liquid crystal, the other is LED light. Duh...... He also forgot about DLP projection. Don't let the media or anyone else lie to you. DLP looks every bit as good as LCD or Plasma, but you will notice a difference between any TV we have listed yet, and the new OLED and Laser tvs. Mitsubishi is the only company to make laser tvs yet, and from what I have heard, the picture is amazing. Oh, and he said LCD doesn't use alot of electricity? Thats garbage. They put off a ton of heat, which means they use more than most types of tvs.

Ups and downs for each type of TV

LCD
pro: Flat, good picture, and decent colors, getting cheaper
con: eats electricity, creates ALOT of heat, heavy. older models are 60-120 hrtz

Plasma
pro: Good color representation for the most part, clear picture, flat, can be heavy. usually more than 120 hrtz.
con: terrible black color, high possibility for image burn on most models, cost, can be heavy.

DLP
pro: comes in largest size of any tv out there, great color, including black, good picture, wont image burn for a long time, doesn't eat electricity
con:heavy and bulky if you get a larger one, not flat, bulbs do burn out after a year or more, sometimes price, older models cheaper. Most are 60-120 hrtz, with newer models 120+

LED
pro:crystal clear color and picture, amazing lifespan, FAST refresh rate
con: cost

Laser
pro:color and image quality are the best you can buy, larger screen, fast refresh rate.
con: COST!($7000) might be too big and heavy depending on the size you get.

No matter what you get you are making some trade-offs. I have a DLP, and I love it. Its a 65" Mitsubishi. I was going to get the 73", but getting the deal I did, I couldn't pass it up. I play my Xbox on it, and had high definition cable through Comcast, and it looked amazing.

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When is the best time to buy a new tv? Before or after the Superbowl?

Q. Could someone give a brief overview of the differences between LED and HDTV? (I am thinking of purchasing something around 40 inches.)
Also, my purchase would not have to coincide with a Superbowl party. Do you think that prices would be better before or after the game? Or is there a better time of year to purchase a new televsion as new models are introduced?

A. There are 3 type of HDTV which popular in market now LCD HDTV, Plasma HDTV and LED HDTV.

Plasma uses gas plasma cells charged by precise electrical voltages to create a picture.

LCD screens (liquid crystal display) are in layman's terms sandwiches made up of liquid crystal pushed in the space between two glass plates. Images are created by varying the amount of electrical charge applied to the crystals

LED-backlit LCD television or LED TV is an LCD TV that uses LED backlighting rather than fluorescent lights used in traditional LCD televisions

Each technology have their pro & con, here are pro & con for your decision

Pros of Plasma
- Better contrast ratio
- better ability to render deep blacks, more color depth,
- better motion tracking (response time)
- more availability in very large screen sizes.

Cons of Plasma
- more susceptible to burn-in (although this is not as much of a factor now, due to technology improvements in the past few years)
- more heat generation (as well as more power consumption)
- screen glare in brightly lit rooms
- heavier weight, and more delicate to ship.
Good brand that I would recommend for Plasma is Panasonic or Samsung
http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fie%3DUTF8%26redirect%3Dtrue%26ref_%3Dsr%255Fnr%255Fp%255Fn%255Fsize%255Fbrowse-bin%255F3%26bbn%3D979929011%26qid%3D1264987075%26rnid%3D1232878011%26rh%3Dn%253A172282%252Cn%253A%2521493964%252Cn%253A1266092011%252Cn%253A172659%252Cn%253A979929011%252Cp%255Fn%255Ffeature%255Fthree%255Fbrowse-bin%253A724228011%252Cp%255Fn%255Fsize%255Fbrowse-bin%253A1232882011&tag=computer0bd-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=390957

Pros of LCD
- LCD television advantages include no burn-in susceptibility
- cooler running
- less screen glare, more functional at high altitudes
- longer display life (although improvements are being made in Plasma screen life)
- looks better in brightly lit rooms
- less power consumption than Plasma.
Cons of LCD
- Lower contrast ratio
- not as good rendering deep blacks
- not as good at tracking motion (although this is improving, especially with the implementation of 120Hz refresh rates (and some now offer 240Hz) on higher-end models).
Good brand for LCD that I would recommend is Samsung or Sony
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Pros & Cons of LED is almost same as LCD but LED come with better contrast ratio,better picture quality , super slim and 40% less power consumption but higher price
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There are good deals before Superbowl party and another good time is around March which there will be new model out and price of old model will drop down.

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