OT: Need Opinions On Plasma vs. LCD

[mulderxcoltrane]

We bought a 50" Panasonic Plasma and I LOVE it.

I did a trashload of research (online forums, consumer reports, visited friends' houses with LCDs and Plasmas, CNET, etc). I went with a plasma b/c of the better picture quality. The processor speed (how quickly the pic refreshes) on most LCDs is either 60hz or 120hz. Our plasma is 600 hz.

The issue with image retention/burn in is slowly becoming a thing of the past. Our tv is a model released this year and has an anti-image-retention function that will help wipe the screen IF an image gets burned in. However - my research showed newer models don't have risk of burn-in unless a static image is one for 3-4 hours straight. Therefore - as someone else suggested - if you plan on using the TV as a 2nd computer monitor - plasmas are not for you.

In terms of glare - the only time we notice a glare on our screen is when it is off. I might notice it a bit when we watch a dark movie (i.e. Dark Knight) but otherwise - we don't notice it - and have a large sliding door opening into the room.

I've heard great things about the Samsung - it was our 2nd choice.

 

[mulderxcoltrane]

P.S. - we bought our at Best Buy and they have a no-questions-asked return pokicy within the 1st 30 days.

Had we hooked up our TV, watched it for a couple of weeks and found out there was too much glare, we could have brought it back and exchanged it.

 

[wdwfreeksince88]

There are also a lot of new plasmas that are anti glare. Nice new feature they have out.

 

[mulderxcoltrane]

There are also a lot of new plasmas that are anti glare. Nice new feature they have out.

Good call - my new Panasonic has the glare-reducing screen and I thought the tech said most new (this year) plasmas have one.

 

[Madi100]

Thanks again for all the opinions. I think we have decided to stay with our purchase. Now, I've got to convince him I need a different camera.

 

[wendyinoc]

I have a 40" LCD. We added an old pc and a web cam. Love sitting at the couch talking to fam.

 

[kimisabella]

We recently bought a 46" Samsung LCD 1080p - I wanted to go w/the plasma as well, but, the TV is in our den w/alot of windows so I'm glad we went with the LCD. Samsung is supposed to be one of the best, so you will be happy. We have verizon fios so that coupled w/the HD makes the picture incredible. Enjoy!

P.S. I'm looking to get a new camera too, after seeing Don's fancy camera last week, I definatley want a step up from my boring digital point and shoot!