[sinnet112]

Plasma has a problem of getting dimmer and dimmer the more you use it. LCD's, as you can tell with your computer monitor, doesn't have that problem. Contrast ratio is also better.

[BMWE90]

^ Plasma used to have that but not anymore I think.

Also, Plasma has better contrast while LCD has better resolution.

[sinnet112]

Nevermind, I guess I stand corrected then lol. I have two Samsung LCDs though, and they're great!

[Etnies]

I've got a 42" Sony Bravia LCD and a 47" LG LCD. Both are great, and I would buy again.

LCD > Plasma.

[Design1314]

LCD > Plasma, a Plasma TV would still last your 20 years until the color start to fade away. by the way, when you shop at a store for TVs, do not trust the contrast differences you see in them, because 1)default setting from factory (ie. Sony ALWAYS has a default contrast setting at brightest) 2)retailer marketing strategies for selling goal.

However I would trust a LCD more than Plasma.

[OC Guy]

Plasmas are fine, all the problems with Plasmas are in the past. They are on their like 8th generation now. Panasonic is your best bang for your buck, if you want to spend more money, you can't go wrong with a Pioneer Elite or Fujitsu.

Go to www.avsforum.com/ and do some reading there. You'll find a lot of misinformation here.

[335Xray]

Originally Posted by BMWE90

^ Plasma used to have that but not anymore I think.

Also, Plasma has better contrast while LCD has better resolution.

Sorry, gotta throw the BS flag. Resolution is entirely dependent on the "resolution" of the device. Your only choices are 720p or 1080p so depending on which one you buy, plasma van have a "higher resolution" than an LCD or vice versa.

Plasma does have better contrast ration and better blacks, which when viewed in an appropriately set up system, is way more important than resolution.

I would rather have a great looking 720p plasma than a 1080p LCD. The only time the LCD has a prayer of looking better is with Blue ray and/or HD DVD, for everything else, Cable/Satellite/Regular DVD etc the 720p plasma will look better.

My 2 cents

[OC Guy]

For under 50", you're wasting your money on a 1080p.

[TurboFan]

Originally Posted by 335Xray

Sorry, gotta throw the BS flag. Resolution is entirely dependent on the "resolution" of the device. Your only choices are 720p or 1080p so depending on which one you buy, plasma van have a "higher resolution" than an LCD or vice versa.

Plasma does have better contrast ration and better blacks, which when viewed in an appropriately set up system, is way more important than resolution.

I would rather have a great looking 720p plasma than a 1080p LCD. The only time the LCD has a prayer of looking better is with Blue ray and/or HD DVD, for everything else, Cable/Satellite/Regular DVD etc the 720p plasma will look better.

My 2 cents

+1. In every aspect.

[TurboFan]

among comparable models, LCD can not have better contrast than plasma. LCD can't do true black. It gets better with every generations, but it's still shining a light through the opaque crystal, so it's just a very deep grey. Watch LOTR on a calibrated LCD and then a calibrated plasma. No comparison. Plasma is much better with the blacks.

[BMWE90]

Originally Posted by 335Xray

Sorry, gotta throw the BS flag. Resolution is entirely dependent on the "resolution" of the device. Your only choices are 720p or 1080p so depending on which one you buy, plasma van have a "higher resolution" than an LCD or vice versa.

Plasma does have better contrast ration and better blacks, which when viewed in an appropriately set up system, is way more important than resolution.

I would rather have a great looking 720p plasma than a 1080p LCD. The only time the LCD has a prayer of looking better is with Blue ray and/or HD DVD, for everything else, Cable/Satellite/Regular DVD etc the 720p plasma will look better.

My 2 cents

Actually, on the same size tvs (both either 720 or 1080), the LCD will have better resolution. Plasmas have close to HD resolution so it's hard to tell the difference. That's one of the disadvantages of plasma.

here's my proof- http://www.cardiovision.tv/news/lcd_vs_plasma.asp

Also, if you do a search (on a search engine of your choice), you will find that virtually all sites that have the "resolution" section will say that LCDs have better resolution.

[OC Guy]

BTW, I think Panasonic is now on its 10th generation screen.

[TurboFan]

Originally Posted by BMWE90

Actually, on the same size tvs (both either 720 or 1080), the LCD will have better resolution. Plasmas have close to HD resolution so it's hard to tell the difference. That's one of the disadvantages of plasma.

here's my proof- http://www.cardiovision.tv/news/lcd_vs_plasma.asp

Also, if you do a search (on a search engine of your choice), you will find that virtually all sites that have the "resolution" section will say that LCDs have better resolution.

very interesting read. Thanks for the post. I didn't see where he came out and said definitively that LCD was a higher resolution - I did see where the writer said LCD is USUALLY and plasma is CATCHING and CAUGHT UP....other than that, plasma was generally regarded as a better display.

[TurboFan]

Originally Posted by 335Xray

Sorry, gotta throw the BS flag. Resolution is entirely dependent on the "resolution" of the device. Your only choices are 720p or 1080p so depending on which one you buy, plasma van have a "higher resolution" than an LCD or vice versa.

Plasma does have better contrast ration and better blacks, which when viewed in an appropriately set up system, is way more important than resolution.

I would rather have a great looking 720p plasma than a 1080p LCD. The only time the LCD has a prayer of looking better is with Blue ray and/or HD DVD, for everything else, Cable/Satellite/Regular DVD etc the 720p plasma will look better.

My 2 cents

And I'd take a 1080p plasma over any LCD! oh wait....i did...

[OC Guy]

IMO, Plasmas look more natural. It is my preference.

[TurboFan]

Originally Posted by OC 335i

For under 50", you're wasting your money on a 1080p.

ehhh....I don't necessarily agree. If you have a BluRay or HDDVD source - the 1080p makes a difference. On cable / sat - you are correct, IMO.

[OC Guy]

Originally Posted by TurboFan

ehhh....I don't necessarily agree. If you have a BluRay or HDDVD source - the 1080p makes a difference. On cable / sat - you are correct, IMO.

I thought since people with 42' Plasma TVs with only 1024 X 768 resolution, you can't take advantage of 1080p? It's not a true 1080p?

Since the sub 50" screens have lower than 1920×1080 native resolution and cannot display 1080p pixel for pixel. Correct? Or am I wrong here?

[oldaccount]

Panasonic 42" 1080p plasma (posted earlier) http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Panas...oductDetail.do

vs

Panasonic 50" 720p plasma http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Panas...oductDetail.do

which one?

[OC Guy]

Originally Posted by Suareezay

Panasonic 42" 1080p plasma (posted earlier) http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Panas...oductDetail.do

vs

Panasonic 50" 720p plasma http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Panas...oductDetail.do

which one?

How far are you sitting away? How big is the room. If the room is large, I'd rather get the 50" 720p.

[oldaccount]

Originally Posted by OC 335i

How far are you sitting away? How big is the room. If the room is large, I'd rather get the 50" 720p.

medium sized bedroom, i believe 12x15 or 10x12 feet. will be hanging on the wall viewed from the longer way.

[OC Guy]

Originally Posted by Suareezay

medium sized bedroom, i believe 12x15 or 10x12 feet. will be hanging on the wall viewed from the longer way.

A 42" plasma display may be optimally viewed from 10-14 feet. A 50" plasma display will look best from 12-16 feet. Give or take a couple feet, but that gives you an idea. Take a measuring tape then go to the store and back away from the TV and see if you like the viewing distance on both screens.

[oldaccount]

good call, theres a circuit city right down the street.

lets say both were viewed from an optimal viewing distance, which would you choose? just curious.