Plasma or LCD Options

[StuartSuthe]

I'm looking to buy a 42" flat screen TV. Not sure whether to go with LCD or plasma. Which is better technology and briefly why? Any suggestions on models at £1,000?

Thanks,

[Roxanna Maynard]

You may want to check out the PriceRunner.co.uk buying guide before you make you purchase. Here are a few quick points taken from the article that maybe of interest to you:

• Plasma screens are usually thicker and significantly heavier than their LCD counterparts.
• Plasma screens are able to display a wider range of visible colours than LCD TVs and have better colour saturation and greyscale, allowing more authentic tones.
• LCDs can generally deliver brighter pictures than plasma, which is good for animated moveis.
• LCDs offer higher resolutions and make them better for use with high definition (HD) and computer sources.
• The fast response times offered by plasma screens mean that they can be better for watching fast action sequences and sports.
• LCDs are marginally easier to see in bright light than plasma screens.
• Plasma screens can be more expensive to run as they tend to use more electricity; up to twice as much as LCD TVs.
• Plasma TVs can suffer from ‘burn-in’, where any image on the screen that is static for significant periods during the first 100 hours or so of a TV’s life become permanently etched on the screen.

I would go for an LCD myself as I have heard the screens last longer. A nice LCD that you may want to consider is the Sony Bravia KDL-40W2000. Retailing from £863 - it also has an Energy Savings Recommended seal of approval as it is better for the environment than many other televisions. Alternatively the Panasonic Viera TH-42PZ70E is a good plasma screen worth a look, retailing from £935.

[Miss Tegla]

Hey,
I have a suggestion for each Plasma and LCD:
LCD: LG 42LG6100 retails at £672.90. 42 inch, Widescreen, LCD, HD Ready 1080p, LG XD engine Full HD. http://www.pricerunner.co.uk/pl/2-1093595/...-Compare-Prices

Plasma: Panasonic Viera TH-42PZ81E retails at £852.24. 42 inch, Widescreen, Plasma, HD Ready 1080p, Panasonic V-Real Pro 3.
http://www.pricerunner.co.uk/pl/2-1090476/...-Compare-Prices

[moorden]

Why don't you check the http://url=http://www.smartratings.com/ele...sma_and_lcdsLCD TV Ratings http:///url of various brands. Many find it useful especially if you're unsure of which item to choose. The expert reviews that you can see will help you get inform about certain products. Hope this helps.

[Meli]

thanks moorden, good review page though.

[blackpudding]

I'm holding off and waiting for OLED:

http://www.oled-info.com/sony-xel-2

[Meli]

Wow that's a TV! I've never heard of this new technology before:

OLED is a new display technology - using Organic Light Emitting Materials, one can create stunning displays that are very thin and efficient.
(source: http://www.oled-info.com/sony-xel-2)

What might it cost though?

[happyOX]

Gow do you like LG?

[Meli]

My bf has a 42" LG TV and the picture quality is really good. And it even doesn't matter from what distance we're watching TV.
Greta TV than ...
Why are you asking? Are you interested in a LG?

[rapid]

good

[blackpudding]

I have an LG W2234S 22" widescreen monitor that I'm using at the moment. It's really good. Better than the Samsung that is the market leader. Not sure if that transfers to their TV technology, but I don't see why not.

Attached File(s)

 LG-w2234s-Monitor.jpg ( 34.79K ) Number of downloads: 0

 

[SpadgeBirder]

Hi Troops

Im new to the forum
Am thinking of getting a new TV either LCD or Plasma and really do not know which to get

Any info would be most welcome

Thanks