Plasma vs LCD/LED

Charlie Brown · 01-19-2013, 04:36 PM

So my special lady friend and I want a new tv. The set budget is as close to $300 as possible but up to $400. We are looking for something in the 42" range in terms of size. We will be streaming Netflix, watching cable, and maybe using DVDs.

I know most everyone here has a 50-70 inch monstah on their wall, but just in case what do y'all recommend based on knowledge and experience?

a1fa · 01-19-2013, 05:05 PM

Samsung 65"+ DLP... the only way to go. WalMart Layaway usually has some good deals on abandoned, openbox, and returned items. Dont be shy to look on Craigslist and buy a big ass 1080P DLP for $400...

Charlie Brown · 01-19-2013, 05:26 PM

Yeah we don't want that size television. Thanks though.

Cogswell · 01-19-2013, 06:00 PM

Go with a Panasonic plasma, there is a fairly long thread in this forum regarding all the pertinent info. You could also PM SniperX, he provided most of the info on the Panasonic line.

Thread is http://www.advrider.com/forums/showt...nasonic+Plasma

Mike

Grainbelt · 01-19-2013, 08:50 PM

I have an older 42" Panasonic plasma, I would only go LCD if you have a bright room or a lot of glare. The dark blacks and greater overall contrast of plasma sold me.

720P should be in th four-bill range.

gastone · 01-20-2013, 04:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cogswell

Go with a Panasonic plasma, there is a fairly long thread in this forum regarding all the pertinent info. You could also PM SniperX, he provided most of the info on the Panasonic line.

Thread is http://www.advrider.com/forums/showt...nasonic+Plasma

Mike

I've got a Samsung LCD 1080 that I purchased 4 years ago. I love it. That being said, my next tv will be a panasonic plasma. The prices have come down unbelievably far on flat screens over the years. Shop around and you can pick up a nice tv for a song.

RocketJohn · 01-20-2013, 07:58 PM

I have a LCD, a Plasma, and a LED. Plasma TVs have glass fronts and reflect light if bright lights or windows are present. LED and LCD TVs do not have a gloss front. LED uses the least electricity but you are talking $10 vs $20 per year. Plasmas and LCDs are much cheaper than LED.

Charlie Brown · 01-20-2013, 08:30 PM

I came home from the gym today and my girlfriend asked me to get a box from the back of her CRV. It was a Westinghouse 40" lcd tv. she bought it from Brandsmart. Its not bad, and this way I didn't spend way too much time researching something we only turn on a few times a week.

01-19-2013, 04:36 PM	#1
Charlie Brown ^OP Cockblocked BY Jesus Joined: Jun 2002 Location: Atlanta Oddometer: 10,365	Plasma vs LCD/LED So my special lady friend and I want a new tv. The set budget is as close to $300 as possible but up to $400. We are looking for something in the 42" range in terms of size. We will be streaming Netflix, watching cable, and maybe using DVDs. I know most everyone here has a 50-70 inch monstah on their wall, but just in case what do y'all recommend based on knowledge and experience? __________________ Comparing the relative merits of Icy and Bartkim is like a battle for moral superiority between Idi Amin and Papa Doc Duvalier. ---VespaFitz Just take 1/4 of the regular population here and set them aside. The remaining 3/4ths have a vendetta against you. Kace Coyote

01-19-2013, 05:05 PM	#2
a1fa Riding Nomad™ Joined: Nov 2006 Location: Arkansas Oddometer: 12,717	Samsung 65"+ DLP... the only way to go. WalMart Layaway usually has some good deals on abandoned, openbox, and returned items. Dont be shy to look on Craigslist and buy a big ass 1080P DLP for $400... __________________ Learn to ride. Ride to learn. FS: 1993 Suzuki DR350S (wide ratio 6 speed - street legal kickstart)

01-19-2013, 05:26 PM	#3
Charlie Brown ^OP Cockblocked BY Jesus Joined: Jun 2002 Location: Atlanta Oddometer: 10,365	Yeah we don't want that size television. Thanks though. __________________ Comparing the relative merits of Icy and Bartkim is like a battle for moral superiority between Idi Amin and Papa Doc Duvalier. ---VespaFitz Just take 1/4 of the regular population here and set them aside. The remaining 3/4ths have a vendetta against you. Kace Coyote

01-19-2013, 06:00 PM	#4
Cogswell Spudly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2005 Location: Riding with my pal Richard Cranium Oddometer: 3,256	Go with a Panasonic plasma, there is a fairly long thread in this forum regarding all the pertinent info. You could also PM SniperX, he provided most of the info on the Panasonic line. Thread is http://www.advrider.com/forums/showt...nasonic+Plasma Mike __________________ Cogswell Rides To Big Bend See my airhead project here Time Warp Vintage Motorcycle Club The good thing is, your damn motor can't read. If it says oil on the container, it's pretty much OK to dump in there.... ED.

01-20-2013, 07:58 PM	#7
RocketJohn Hook em' Horns! Joined: Apr 2002 Location: Denver Metro Oddometer: 11,035	I have a LCD, a Plasma, and a LED. Plasma TVs have glass fronts and reflect light if bright lights or windows are present. LED and LCD TVs do not have a gloss front. LED uses the least electricity but you are talking $10 vs $20 per year. Plasmas and LCDs are much cheaper than LED. __________________ RocketJohn™ 1974 Honda CL350 / 2013 Yamaha Super Tenere Smugmug Coupon Here / SuperTune Motorsports in Denver My SuperTenere Blog

01-19-2013, 08:50 PM	#5
Grainbelt marginal adventurer Joined: Feb 2006 Location: Minnyhappiness Oddometer: 25,025	I have an older 42" Panasonic plasma, I would only go LCD if you have a bright room or a lot of glare. The dark blacks and greater overall contrast of plasma sold me. 720P should be in th four-bill range.

01-20-2013, 08:30 PM	#8
Charlie Brown ^OP Cockblocked BY Jesus Joined: Jun 2002 Location: Atlanta Oddometer: 10,365	I came home from the gym today and my girlfriend asked me to get a box from the back of her CRV. It was a Westinghouse 40" lcd tv. she bought it from Brandsmart. Its not bad, and this way I didn't spend way too much time researching something we only turn on a few times a week. __________________ Comparing the relative merits of Icy and Bartkim is like a battle for moral superiority between Idi Amin and Papa Doc Duvalier. ---VespaFitz Just take 1/4 of the regular population here and set them aside. The remaining 3/4ths have a vendetta against you. Kace Coyote

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