LCD versus Plasma

MissHannah

LCD all the way,
Plasmas heat u way too much, and can burn an image into the screen if left on too long. They're a bit cheap and nasty.

Captain Slog

Hello Everyone.
Pleased to read your discussions.
No one has mentioned the new AMOLED or GRAPHENE Displays that are coming out soon.
Check them out in YOU TUBE by putting AMOLED Displays in the Line above the frame, or The Future of Graphene. Amazing!
These new displays are far better than LCD's and Plasmas and they are far better than HD. They will be NANO Displays. Each tiny Pixel will be 30,000th of a Millimetre giving pictures Brighter, Clearer, Sharper and more Vivid than anything we know now.
I'm looking forward to them.
By the way, SAMSUNG will be making them, and TOSHIBA is also looking into this Technology.

Anonymous

The main thing everyone looks for when buying a television is the picture that you get.
Plasma televisions and LCD's are very much alike in this sense. Although, LCD's have the new LED backlighting which will take the picture to a whole new level. All in all, if you are looking for a new television then wait a bit untill this new feature comes out, trust me you will be blown away!

Anonymous

The main thing everyone looks for when buying a television is the picture that you get.
Plasma televisions and LCD's are very much alike in this sense. Although, LCD's have the new LED backlighting which will take the picture to a whole new level. All in all, if you are looking for a new television then wait a bit untill this new feature comes out, trust me you will be blown away!

Dragoth888

Just read all the discussion & I thought I might drop my ten cents worth in
Basically the plasma is better for live pictures i.e. Sport but the LCD is better for DVDs etc because of the different technologies

PukPuk

It is more important to look at the technicals of the TV rather than the type and matching that to your viewing habits, eg, just movies or fast action sports. The rental option is probably a good idea given that this years technology went out of fashion last year overseas and gives you the chance to see what type and quality range meets your viewing habilts leading up to eventually spending the big bucks.

misstarnia

i've had my LCD for around 18 months, we got the LCD because the room the TV is in does not have a huge amount of light. Its great, I never considered Plasma's when I got my TV, they were expensive and no where near the pricing they have now. I suspect the plasma devices use a lot of energy.

My next trip, to throw a lefty in the mix, is to get an LED. I love shiney things.
misstarn

shachah7

general consensus that the best tv on the market is a pioneer kuro plasma. the panasonic viera plasma is very close. they are better than lcds because of their black levels and ability to handle fast moving objects.

they do have a smaller life than lcds but it will probably last at least 30years by which time no one will own a plasma or lcd anymore.

spoof

Hi, Paul here. I'm rather reluctant to buy either now that 3D has arrived. Having seen Avatar, I loved the special effects and now want it full time and I really do think it is the way of the future. I can enjoy this a lot more than in the past and as I already wear glass's don't need them when viewing through the 3D ones, weird eh, but makes sense to me. To me, it makes you feel more a part of the action and at my tender age of 59, that is important.
Re: the better between Plasma and LCD, well I would lean toward the LCD if it lasts longer, as when on a pension, replacing TV's is a costly exercise. Maybe some firm would like to subsidise us poor old pensioners to trial all these new fangdangled contraptions. Ha! Ha!

zombie

Ialso forgot to mention details. My LCD is 55cm and only weighs 7.5Kgs in the box...and it uses 25% of the power of a CRT

zombie

Ialso forgot to mention details. My LCD is %%cm and only weighs 7.5Kgs in the box...and it uses 25% of the power of a CRT

zombie

I prefer an LCD simply because it uses less power than a Plasma and it's so much lighter if you have to move it.

phoenix555

A friend who works in the AV industry advised me that 42" and under get LCD, 50" and over get Plasma. Not sure how viable his information is, but it was nice to have a guideline of some sort!

My partner hates LCD - thinks he can 'see' pixel degradation of the image... so we went with a 50" Plasma.

maomao

can i just ask what you mean when you say you 'rent' a tv? how do you do that? and from where? i've never heard of that before but would like to find out more about it.

maomao

can i just ask what you mean when you say you 'rent' a tv? how do you do that? and from where? i've never heard of that before but would like to find out more about it.

Anonymous

Plasma is basically better for quick motion, and LCD is ideal for bright rooms which have alot of sunlight. So if your going to buy a plasma, ensure that the room you use it in is dark!!

Anonymous

I find theyre both good.

Just study/research and look for reviews for the one your looking at and you should be fine.

c663330

some plasmas dran 1800w .. same as a hearter ie 20c per hour ! wish i had know when i first got my power bill and was $100 more :(

Jack

Just upgraded our Rear Projection for a Plasma, today as it happens. We are sitting watching "Valley Girl" with Nicholas Cage.
I am a big fan of Rear Projection, so it's going to take some getting use to the Plasma. Watched a lot of LCD's and don't like the effect they have on my eye's. At the end of the day isn't it the WOW FACTOR we buy these tvs for.
AS for buying this tv, the main concern was Matt screen, and which Manufacturer. The deal took only a matter of minutes, and the salesman had knocked $700 off the price.

kezza052

Some people say they are both the same and they both use the same amount of power. I myself can not tell the difference between them,so I will leave it to the people that know.

benno86

I am a big fan of LCD - Plasma has true black colour viewing yes, but it also has issues with transport and plasma replacements after a certain amount of years.

My LCD is perfect, comes with 100hz true view and does all i want it too... plus it was cheaper than a plasma.

benno86

I am a big fan of LCD - Plasma has true black colour viewing yes, but it also has issues with transport and plasma replacements after a certain amount of years.

My LCD is perfect, comes with 100hz true view and does all i want it too... plus it was cheaper than a plasma.

benno86

I am a big fan of LCD - Plasma has true black colour viewing yes, but it also has issues with transport and plasma replacements after a certain amount of years.

My LCD is perfect, comes with 100hz true view and does all i want it too... plus it was cheaper than a plasma.

tash

I've got an awesome 52" Plasma and i love it to death but i hear LCDs are more better for energy saving and think we should of bought one of those instead. Plasmas are good for fast moving action like sport or action movies or games.
Choose the screen size that you like and think where is it going to go and make sure you don't break the bank or you might regret buying a wonderful TV
Oh a handy hint, wait until it's boxing day sales and head to a department store, the prices are so cheap it's insane

Dirk

I have had a 40 inch LCD 100hz HD tele for 6 months now and would not be without it. Programs like Wild China are absolutely breath-taking and BlueRay DVDs through the Sony Playstation 3 that came free with the tele means we don't have to go to the cinema to get a great picture and surround sound. I compared LCD and Plasma for weeks and decided on LCD for longevity and power consumption once I was able to play with the contrast and brightness on the demo TVs and satisfy myself that 100hz LCD can match a plasma picture.
I shopped around and pushed hard for good deals and in the end it was a local furniture/electrical store that came $1000 under RRP and beat the big national chains by hundreds.
An LCD TV has been an expensive investment in my enjoyment, but I have decided that I deserve it!!

mysty

It is interesting to read the different views on plasma V LCD.My friends recently purchased the most enormous LCD TV,which I find I need to almost stand in their backyard to view,it really is over the top size wise,and if I'm too close to it I noticed the pixels are very obvious.

ryan

when the time il eventually upgrade my TV, id definitely go with an LCD, a Full HD...my step dad has one and its bloody awesome.

waldo

I have three tvs a rear projection a plasma and a LCD and the LCD kicks ass.I think if its size you want go plasma but LCD's quality is much better.The salesman will push the LCD but just remember its your tv and there is nothing wrong with a plasma.The only problem I have had with my plasma is a few things have burnt a image into the screen eg sunrise time and the bar at the bottom but you cant really see it unless your right up close

GreenLego

I discuss this with a lot of people and I would always recommend LCD. Without getting into the argument of which is better tech etc etc:
1) some companies (like Pioneer) have stopped making plasmas. I don't think the future is bright - what happens in few years and you can't get parts to fix your tv? If the item is a small ticket item, sure, its not an issue but for $1000+ item, longevity is a big deal.
2) plasma uses a lot more electricity, and heats up the room. if you live in hot weather (like me in BNE) this is a big deal, and also more cost in electricity - and power is always getting more expensive
3) the panels themselves last longer on LCD than plasma, so again, longevity.

If you can afford to replace a big ticket item every few years, and also afford the extra power bill (to power the tv, and power the extra load on your air-con) then I guess there really isn't a difference between the two. however, if you are cost conscious and want best bang for the buck, go LCD all the way.

Sonny

I read somewhere, I think the Sunday Herald Sun, that LCD are better for anything smaller than 45 cm. Above that Plasma takes over. I might be wrong.

ronnie

lcd everytime because it is newer tech and it is cheaper and lighter
it has overtaken plasma with the new 100hz models and sport is just the same on either
crt is to heavy uses heaps of electriscity but it is good for normal tv
yes i had to deal and ring around but i saved about 1000 in doing so as each store has different promotions
some sales people have no idea and others are biast
on choosing the right screen you look and judge for yourself check whether they are on the same hz, channel, etc and on hd or not signal strenght if possible bring in a dvd and paly on both.
most of them are ok for dvd but hd dvd which is outdated now as blu is the wiinner !!!
blu ray always looks great on a sony because they are made for that one with refresh rate and hd dvd is better on panasonic and toshiba it is a slight difference if you view both but the blu ray has more strenght and the picture is better
sometimes hddvd is a bit grainy as you get closer aND Tyou cN SEE the individuakl particles etc
hope that helps
it really comes down to refesr rate strenthg of signal which medium you use and whether you are fussed with black or not it is only one colour

scbco

The choice is simple I have a 2 metre wide by 1.3 metre high screen with a DLP projector takes up less space and gives a great picture Why would you choose anything else.

jim

We went out and bought a 40" samsung LCD when out CRT gave up the ghost,That was about 10 months ago.I never looked back...love the built in HD tunner.All those stories about the image leaving trails is only from the first LCD's that came out.The ones these days are 6ms response time and quicker.And going the way the video game revolution is be it a Wii,XboX or Ps3 LCD is the way to go!....No burn through and the amount of hours you get out of an LCD far exceeds a plasma....

imar7027

I actually own several LCD tvs of various sizes and brands and cannot find a fault with them. I have not personally owned a Plasma but have watched plenty of them at friends places. From my experience and research (prior to purchasing my first screen) LCD is the way to go. They are supremely clear, viewable in any light conditions and I believe will have less problems the older they get. Althought a CRT chews a little less power, they in comparison are so large and heavy. I still have a 68cm flat screen standard tv which takes up a good square meter of floor space not to mention the bloody thing weighs in at about 80kg! So for me personally its LCD all the way.

mpz28427

From what i've seen and know about both of these systems they both have there good and bad points, LCD's down sides is with dark colours and price, while Plasma is life of the unit, you also have a smaller viewing angle to watch it with clearly (meaning that you have to be in front of the unit and not to the side). another down side with Plasma is they use more power to run than a LCD. As for buying one of these i looked at both units for a long time plus also projector systems and rear projection also, in the end i ended up buying neither one of these and went for one of the others instead.

Zippy

I have a large CRT and would seriously think twice about the life span of a plasma with my young children always wanting to watch dvds and the like so it is on most of the time i have also had the experience of having the screen break and having to buy a new tv recently and i have found that the difference between my new tv and my sisters new plasma is very minimal but the price is greatly different.

timmeee

I am not too bothered with either, from what I have seen they are both just as good as each other and have great quality and clarity. I would get either and not wonder if I have made the right choice or not.

wal

i bought a 50" plasma (lg) for $2000. i got it for 1/2 price and love it.

stylez

i currently have both a Plasma and a LCD TV i have to say i prefer my Plasma!
the only difference i really notice is when playing the PS3 one of the HD games you notice the quality in the LCD alot more.
however for TV viewing i find the plasma wins

OzRos

We took the advice of our tv repair man, terrific chap and very reasonable price wise. He said up to 101 cm, use LCD and over that, plasma. We have a LCD and its terrific, great for any sporting activity and documenturies

wicko

my idea about any new technology. WAIT, until the product is mature.
I know people in my own family who have had bad experiences with plasma,one lasted a month before blowing the power supply. Guess what,there were none ine Australia! had to wait one month for the part !!
another downer,they chew power,so if you are trying to be "green" forget it.
if you want a flat screen go for an LCD type.

catsgocosmic

I have both and am very happy with both. I hope that the new generation of plasma TV's can embrace the safety standard set in stone by LCD's. We never really hear about the exploding gas TV's. It is one reason I would never get a Chinese Plasma TV. The one I have is a Japanese Hitachi and I have been pretty much converted to the fact that it is safe. I have a Phillips LCD TV and am quite happy with that as well. I have heard that the TV manufacturers are already phasing out LCD TV's as we debate the fact. A Retravision shop assistant told me this when I was in the process of buying my Plasma last November. That means by 2010 that we won't be having this discussion on this topic again.

zacisbac

I like the idea of renting as i dont like keeping up with the jones and my crt is fine at the moment. I do have an LCD monitor for my PC as its more convenient.
I am waiting for the Laser TV's to come on to the market as they are supposed to be better than both Plasma and LCD and cheaper.

uncle fat stuff

I prefer the L.C.D. tele, as it generates a lot less heat than Plasma units...a safety factor, and when a Pixel goes it stands out like a sore toe once spotted.
Out of all the types television receivers I prefer the C.R.O. for ordinary viewing, but when it comes to DVD or HD-HDV possibly the LCD.
I have never purchased an LCD or Plasma tv so I don't have any experiences to share

19tony44

From all of the advice i have received from many retailers it is a matter of your own choice .I chose a 106 cm Panasonic Plasma and i am very happy with my decision

RobBwoofer

I won't buy either type at the moment (sticking to flat screen CRT), they are far too expensive for people on restricted incomes, not only that though, you need a fairly large room to appreciate the wide screen.

If I was to buy one of the newer types I would go for the LCD as these are cheaper than Plasma, lighter and use 40 to 50 % less electricity to operate, which is far better for the environment. The only thing that concerns me is the dead pixels can be a problem with LCD, and there for you need to get a reputable brand when buying.

Sam

I have a plasma, which I love. I think both are great, but I'm drawn to plasmas because they're a bit cheaper. Plasma's fantastic for broadcast TV, DVDs and HD-DVD, but I haven't had an LCD so I can't compare.

tracwy

we have a plasma and have no troubles with it and we didnt really do any deals as it was on sale but we did check out the same one in other stores first before we brought it

billtz

New LCD technology is getting better & soon there will be only one option, LCD.

billtz

New LCD technology is getting better & soon there will be only one option, LCD.

lucaswestlund

i have a 40 inch sony bravia and i think its great...if u look at lcds today they are pretty much the same as plasma in regards to contrast...mine has a ratio of better than most plasmas.i think if ur buying lcd go for a more expensive one or u will be disapointed but if u are going for a plasma then the more "budget" option is fine.i believe that both are great but u have to look at pros and cons of each and what u will be using the tv for.

DingoDennis8

Well if I had to buy or rent a TV it would be LCD as I hear the stat's are better watching with the lights off to save a bit of power as I'm on the pension so a cheaper power bill that way only have lights on at night if it's too dark too cook dinner ;-) & if worried about stand by power usage un plug your TV's, DVD's & computers before going to bed also saves when them form power surges & lightning strikes in the neighbourhood & I like my televisions high off the ground gives a better effect with my surround & when I sitting back on the lounge in the dark gives it that theatre feel but at home. I presume if one can't afford like me too buy these new tele's if you have a set top box like Foxtel it tricks the old TV's in thinking it can get standard definition if one can't afford the new high definition tele's.
Here's some of the prices one get around for shopping LCD's too rate against other sites for a good price with PC input.
http://www.dealsdirect.com.au/p/conia-19-lcd-television-built-speakers/
They have TV's from this size up too 127cm with up to 300 bucks off.

kazza

It depends on the size of the screen, anything over a 34" should be plasma, as in sport you will see a lag in time with the ball like a trail behind it. If anyone is not sitting directly in front of the screen, i.e. to one side then again a plasma is better. Under the stated size both show sport and computer animated programmes quite well, however the 34 the plasma is definately the best.
Panasonic have a very good brochure out called "LCD's V Plasmas" well worth the read.

Shore boy

I'm uncertain if the 'rule' still applies, but I had understood that if you were buying a smaller screen, say 32" or below, then LCD was the format of choice. If you want a larger screen then Plasma is the way to go. Is this still the case?

cartoon_dave

For watching movies, plasma wins hands down. LCD brighter? I don't think so. My plasma is fine even in bright conditions and there's no problem with reflection either. Some of the earlier plasmas were a bit dubious, but the current generation are fantastic. The colour of plasma is fantastic, and for screens over 42" they currently represent better value for money too. At the end of the day, the one that is better is the one that you enjoy watching the most - and that could be either.

regus49

As time goes by Lcd is improving over the plasma i have looked at the clarity between both of them before i finally purchased lcd if you look at plasma from say about 1 to 2 metres away you can see the pixles or the pal blocks if you do the same with lcd it is so much harder to notice it in other words it is just about the same as the computer lcd screen plus they use less power and dont run as hot as the plasma

spaniel

go for plasma anyday

smokey

We have a plasma hd dvd and after the crt there is no comparsion

waspnin

Your plasma Tv will die in a few years LCD is beautiful and will live a long life

Hugo Boss

Recently purchased a Sony Bravia X Series, ( Floating glass encasement), 40inch LCD. Pure in Form, true to Colour and a investment worth its expansive price tag match by its Performance and Creditability.

Anonymous

I HAVE a plasma and i went to buy it .the guy showed me taht lcd have a ghosting effect when watching footy

BURGO

it all depends on what you need it for and what suits you

Anonymous

I have an LCD which i find great, the picture is sharp and it integrates well with my XBOX360

Nychelle

We tried out and researched Plasma and LCD tvs, and we have a pretty good standard tv. For us, the choice was a 81cm LCD - and we find it much better to watch than the previous. The screen is bigger by 6" but the biggie was the clarity - especially for any of the normal sporting telecasts. HD-DVD was well up to our expectations - and the size is perfect for our place. We hook up the surround sound for special movies, but it would be a bit much for normal telecast - for us anyway.
And yes, we did have to 'deal' - but we ended up buying from the salesperson who gave us the most helpful information and seemed genuinely interested in helping us. So long live service - even in today's world.

trace38

We bought a plasma about 4 years ago & have been so happy with it. The screen is wonderful & the colour & clarity are fantastic. My mother-in-law has an LCD & the picture is grainy, no colour & very bland. We were able to deal when we bought our screen as we got them to throw a set-top box as well as a discount on the price & free delivery. We picked our screen by looking at clours & clarity of all of the TV screens on display.

Rit

lcd's are better theyhave better quality picture and also if u sit sidewards the picture doesnt become blurry

satanel

I have my computer which it is an LCD and my TV which is a Plasma and there is a difference.When you try to see movies on an LCD and if the movie is night time, it is very hard to see what is going on but if you see it on a plasma it is clear and you can see it. But sometimes on plasma the image gets blurry if you try to watch bike racing or any other racing.I haven't tried on a LCD but definitelly on plasma it is blurry if the image moves to quick.

gmrudlin

LCD is trhe way to go! Better clarity, better technology

Josh81

Until Midday tomorrow 8/10/07, Catch of the Day have a 81cm/32" widescreen LCD TV with built in digital tuner for only $699. Decent specs too, better than the Philips i mentioned before. Not sure how much postage is though.

http://www.catchoftheday.com.au/?gclid=CIGQ2ur33o4CFRNkYwodlG3LQg

gokat6

I recently bought an 80cm integrated HD LCD TV from a website. I had heard anecdotal stories of people having problems with plasma, so I decided to initially upgrade my computer monitor to LCD to see whether I had any problems with it and to give the industry time to get cheaper. So, 2-3 years later, I finally bit the bullet and bought my LCD TV. As I am disabled and spend a fair amount of time watching TV, it is essential for me to have something reliable. It is also a plus that I can now get rid of the HD set top box, as this is now integrated. The 80cm size screen is the right size for the room I have it in.

Josh81

I don't own either, but i believe that Plasmas are more fragile, and don't last as long, only like 5-10yrs.
Plus there is the problem of ghosting if left on pause for too long, or the same image is on the screen, i would always be worried about having it on a black AV channel that it would.
But as far as picture quality is concerned, i think plasma has no blur on fast moving action, so for image quality i think plasma is the best. But overall i prefer LCD.
I have wondered whether plasma is as good with displaying a PC monitor with VGA connection. Is it as good as LCD? Do most/all plasmas have VGA input?
BIG W have a Philips 80cm LCD for only $999 at the moment. The contrast ratio is only 800:1 though, not sure what that means, but most others are like 3000:1.

pangle

I have a LCD 101 sony bravia
LCD is very good to watch all programs, but people tend to forget one thing and that is to have a good
TV antenna in the right place.
You should also have the TV where you can see it from everywhere.
You have to buy the size screen that suits your area.
look around for the right price, they are different in every store
Do your home work before you go out or otherwise you can be pressured into buying anything.
Don't change your mind once you have made it up, it can be a costly exercise

3rrrs

I am going with LCD, but I have not tried a Plasma in my lounge room.

Anonymous

I have no problem with our Plasma. I can sit and watch it from almost any angle in the room. My daughter has LCD and if you sit at a 30 degree angle from the front of the screen there is a dramatic decrease in the definition in the picture. Plasma all the way.

Lyn

TV is a TV as far as I am concerned and many way out of any normal persons price range

tasha

we bought a plasma screen 10 months ago and a circiut board blew! i find in windy or stormy weather the picture becomes a cubist image or we see a no signal on the screen. Great but a headache all this new tecnology.

lizzied

LCD. Plasmas use 4 times the amount of energy as a 'normal' tv and, when on stand-by, still use the same amount of energy as a 'normal' TV when its on!!! Who can afford that extra in electricity bills????

Bobbie

It seems so confusing these days to buy a TV. So far I have not made up my mind which is better than which. It seems they are getting updated so often, you end up with an old model within a matter of a couple years if not months

Elle

From advice from experts not in the retail trade, we have been advised to not go with Plasma as there are too many recurring, expensive faults. Evidently LCD are the most reliable so that is what we are getting.

Liza May

I wonder if buyers realise the cost of Electricity in running either Plasma OR LCD.
Considering the low price today of H.D. set-top boxes.
A good make of a large (standard) screen TV will give (perhaps not quite as good) but excellent results.
Enough to satisfy the average viewer.

Liza May

I wonder if buyers realise the cost of Ekectricity in running either Plasma OR LCD.
Considering the low price today of H.D. set-top boxes.
A good make of a large (standard) screen TV will give (perhaps not quite as good) but excellent results.
Enough to satisfy the average viewer.

jurgen

I used them all, Plasma, LCD and CRT. I went back to use CRT, you don't have the ghosting effects on fast moving objects, also on a good computer flat screen LCD display you have a much better definition and also the upgrade rate is much much higher. So for the time being I went back to large CRT monitors. This might change in future but I frankly do not believe this. It simply takes a lot of time in microseconds to update the millions of pixels in use, so the ghosting on fast objects will be there for a long time to come.

woogle

I work at a retravision store and what I find is most of my customers don't do enough research before coming in to store there are salespeople out there that will take advantage of these people and convince them to buy something they don't want or need.
Both LCD and Plazma have their advantages and disadvantages. In my opinion LCD are the better choice, they are more expensive but as stated above the will have a longer life and they are brighter however they can hurt peoples eye's after prolonged use because of the brightness also the quality of an LCD will seem to drop when viewing it from to close or to much of an angle. Where as a Plazma will look good from anywhere in the room. Plazma's are cheaper but for a reason, they wont last as long. I have also found that when watching fast moving action like the footy on a Plazma you tend to get ghosts trailing behind. It's hard to explain but it is as if the back end of a fast moving object will appear to stay on screen for a second like a blurry trail. As for CRT it is an old technology and as with most older technologies they tend to last alot longer I have a CRT that is 20 years old still has a great picture and you can see it anywhere in the room because of it's convex screen mind you I think it's time to upgrade to a wide screen to stop me losing half of my television show and get rid of the black lines on top and bottom of my movies. Personally I'm getting a LCD.

dhep777

I have a plasma and a projector set up in my tv room (which is darkened), I think they work really well in conjuntion with each other and it was about the same price for both as a LCD. Its the old adage, horses for courses.

Gilly

Love the [plasma, better for moving stuff

Ads

I prefer plasma, the refresh rate is higher and the picture doesn't look as grainy on the high definition pictures. I work with both at work and acknowledge the improvements on a LCD but I use mine for the action movies and high speed games the plasma is far superior in smoothness of pictures. I purchase approximately 100 tvs per year, I am constantly shopping for deals and usually get really good deals. The plasma is a cheaper Tv currently, LCD is old technology but they are bringing it up to speed. To get the right screen for you it depends on the room it is going into, LCD do really nice TV's in smaller sizes but if you have the room go plasma.

Anonymous

LCD's Well awsome for game consols they do have there down falls such as ghosting thats because the liquid crystal takes time to discharge but you dont have the problem of burning images into your TV set like the plasmas when the kids hit pause leave and the TV running all night it also uses less power to run a LCD then a plasma about 2/3 less power but plasmas if u do buy a true 1080p or 1080p HD you would be warry of them leaving it on
shelf life of the two are the same time (burning hours) if you have kids LCD is the way to go
if you dont have kids plasma for shore slight diffrence in the 1080p and the 1080i its difficult to explain but if you look at a tv screen close you will see little lines the (p) changes the picture 25 times a second like ne.other TV but go's from line 1 at the top in this sequence 1,23,4,5,6 and so on the (i) also change the frame 25 times a second but in this order from the top 1,3,5,7,9,and so on its technical and does have a significance but very little 2 a standard home TV user.

Anonymous

I own an LCD TV and my parents own a plasma. I mostly use my TV to play my xbox 360 and the quality is unbelievable. I often take my xbox to my parents house and I find the high def a bit lacking when playing it on their plasma. As for watching TV I find the quality about the same.

Anonymous

I belive that for a big screen the plasmas i have watched are much better at keeping up with with fast moving sports lke footy and such were as the LCDs seem to be really blotchy with any really fast movements
i still have a CRT and think i will wait another year or so also as they will only get better and cheaper

Anonymous

LCD for daytime watching or a room full of light, go Plasma for nighttime watching or a room you can dim the lights. My opinion is the Plasma will give you a better picture (Tone & Color) but needs to be in a dark room. For me I love my Plasma, but I dont watch it during the day, I retreat into my lounge room at night and enjoy HD Digital TV. Love It

jamiepaterson

Plasma wins regardless of life expectancy. LCD quality is poor in fast moving pictures. I would rather buy a new Pasma if mine dies than use a LCD. If find LCD is too hard on my eyes as well. Ultimately the old CRT is best quality, but doesn't come in the size I want at the right price. Give me Plasma anyday. Besides, Everything will ecentually die, break or fail. This is the disposable world in which we live.

chugs

Four unbeatable reasons exist why Plasma's are far better then LCDs.

Firstly the brightness/contrast and on a plasma is far superior. though against a CRT its a second best.

Secondly the viewing angle. I often use my plasma whilst on my computer, which (for technical reason) is beside my TV. As a result I view my television at a tight angle. This can be an issue if you've got a room full of family trying to watch the screen at various angles. A LCD just won't be able to display the picture to those who didn't get the comfy couch seat. With LCDs you have to be dead on in order to get a good viewing.

Thirdly the picture quality on a plasma is just far superior, especially when you take into account the motion and refresh rate. On LCD (though not an issue with the high end expensive models) you can get dithering (pixels staying on the screen, and blurred pictures during fast motion. With Plasma you just don't get any of these problems.

Fourth and last of all I found cost per inch, in addition to above criteria, meant that plasma was far more economical. For example you can purchase a 42inch standard definition (640X480 which is 307,200 pixels of image on the screen) for less then $1500 these days (brand name as well). You just can't beat that value with a LCD. Whilst you can get a staggeringly grat high definition Plasma (720p) model these days for less then $2,000. You just can't get such quality with a LCD at such a cost.

Buyer be warned though most manufacturers are either unwilling to give plain english advertisements, explaining their specifications, or have issues giving them at all. My issue is, be with LCD or Plasma, is the manufacturers refuse to usually advertise the type (as in the size) of the video signals they can receive (because if it can't receive it, it can't display it, regardless of how big or great your television is) and secondly they continue to use words such as "full-HD" which should mean 1080p but at the moment can mean anything from 576i, 720p, 1080i or 1080p (these values are short hand for how many thousands of pixels of pictures a screen can display). If you find a manufacturer who doesn't give resonable explanation of their products by all means don't buy it. I did but after much complaining this manufacturer has now changed its advertising policy and gives explanations of its specifications.

I purchased a plasma television in order to receive full-HD (high definition) video signals, mainly from a Playstation 3 (outputs at 1080p). Though my Standard Definition plasma may not be able to display the 2 million odd pixels of information that a HD signal of that size provides the important thing is to buy a television which can receive such a signal and display it the best it can, albeit with less pixels. The device that does this is a scalar. Good scalar, good picture quality.

Which takes the a video signal from the inputs on the back of the set, processes the information, and then outputs the signal to a size your television can handle. A good quality scalar can really improve the picture quality on a set that can display a limited quantity of pixels. So if you buy a SD (standard definition) television screen don't dispair, your eye at 3 metres can't see 2 million pixels but its still important for the scalar to take that image and display the best it can.

Don't bother asking retailers about this, you'll just get lied to. Same for manufacturers. What you need to do is research Hifi websites and journals and ask questions on notice boards. Lots of helpful are about and statistically after polling the responses you can be fairly certain that you'll get a refreshingly honest response to your queries (unlike the rubbish retailers give you).

A word of warning. The 2nd and 3rd tier no-name manufacturers may have a great price on their LCD or plasma's however its the quality of these secondary devices (the inputs and scalar are where they cut corners) that impact greatly on the picture that is displayed.

beanie

I bought an LG plasma about 1 year ago and have had no problems. We chose plasma because they have a hard glass front panel unlike the LCD's which makes the pixels on the screen susceptible to damage if you have kids (think poking fingers and flying objects). Personally the Plasma is my choice for better picture quality. You do have to beware of leaving a still picture on the screen though as it can burn into the screen, usually it will go away with more usage. The Plasma do use a fair amount of power and put out a bit of heat but are still first choice for mine!

Anonymous

ye i agree plasma is avery good tv but for the average person is looking into its not worth. the money because you dont get enought time to watch tv . so u spend all that money and dont get to watch it .but i thinkin time all tv will be plasma cheers.

JCrugnale92

Personally i think they are both the same. You still have to look at them to watch your tv dont you? I really dont get which ones better. Just sit there and watch it and enjoy.

tayla-j93

At my house, we have one of each, A plasma and Lcd. It occurs to me that about every 6 months our lcd breaks down or the colour or screen wont operate. But when it is working, it gives off a magnificant picture, better than our plasma.
But, A plasma takes up less space generally speaking, especially if mounted on the wall. Even though the quality of picture isnt as high, I still rate plasma higher as is more practical

heymama

We went with LCD and its been brilliant...
My only regret is that when we upgraded, we got a hd tuner, lcd and home theatre DVD, all on sale, all different brands- so we have three remotes which is a MAJOR pain... bit off topic, but worth a mention..
We chose LCD as we found the picture quality better, and we were told they require less repairs and lasted longer...
Again off topic, we'd go for an "all in one" next time with LCD, HD tuner and dvd player recorder in the one unit...

Anonymous

My Hubby has got to be a fence sitter on this one ,he has plasma in rumpus room and lcd in family room lol...........me I don't think there is anything worth watching on either of them!!! he does prefer the plasma though.

Janine

I love these topics as I learn so much from everyones views. I have been in a dilemma for a while now not knowing how or when to replace my old TV!!! and what with (shirt buttens?)

After reading all your points I am going to rent a plasma tv, because it will suit my room ( lighting etc) fast moving movies and renting rather than buying suits my budget at present plus I can update in 3 years!!! Thankyou so much.

Once tested I will put my experience and views across to you all.

mia

We have a plasma and it is fantastic. Its a 50" so we are extremely happy. We bought it and managed to bargain down the price because it was the last of the Marants Panasonic would supply.

I have noticed and been told numerous times that LCD is better for smaller screens but no good large and Plasma is much better larger than smaller.

Nimjah-xo-Kahlia

i would just stick with the lcd coz i no sum1 who had a plasma and theirs fell and broke and im sure all tvs could have this happen
but i think lcd looks better and has better colour

Anonymous

Plasma's are great they have a good picture quality and not to XXX

lozza

we have a crt with a sd set top box, i find this is enough as we dont watch alot of tv.but it comes down to what best suits your needs.

Stagman

I have an LCD but concede that Plasma is better for fast moving images like sport and action movies. Having said that, I am more than happy with the quality of the picture when watching the footy or action movies. Sure, if you look for it, you can see where it isn't as good but if you take in the whole picture, you don't even notice the slight glitches.
What people forget is that your picture quality is only as good as the signal you receive. A bad signal on the best TV is still going to give you a bad picture.
I think if you're a real sports buff, then go plasma but otherwise LCD is awesome - especially when you hook it up to your PC. 37" monitor is awesome!

Jess

plasma all the way!

hotcocoa

I have a LCD computer screen and a 40" LCD TV. I believe it is better than plasmas as a friend of mine already had to have his plasma fixed twice. LCDs are also energy efficient on top of having a slighter better display.

Kia

Plasma TVs waste an enormous amount of energy

Anonymous

i think that plasma is better because it has better picture and sound quality

Anonymous

i guess i find LCD'S better as the quality of them is way better yet they may be more expensive but its worth getting a good TV...

pirategirl

LCD is bettr although plasma is cheaper they are known not to last as long as the pixels pop fair quicked than with LCDS so with an LCD you are payign for the quality, as they will last longer however both have crisp picture status

Darrin

I am not sure about the quality of picture and all of that but when it comes to spending the sort of money that these TV's cost I definately prefer LCD.

It may cost more but it last longer and when I am spending that much money on something I want it to last.

To get a large screen CRT you need a seperate room to fit it in. Both the LCD and plasma are great space savers and can be hidden in cabinets or specially made areas. You really don't want a room to be dominated by a TV screen so hidding it away when it is not being used helps make a house look more like a home.

pearly

My son has Plasma and its viewing angles are far superior to LCD . LCD is catching up on Plasma technology in so far as LCD having " blackout spots " or burn out on logo depicted or " on screen" advertising. Plasma are probably more economical but may have higher running costs with amberlite etc
Anyway enjoy

Anonymous

I find the plasma has a clear vision on a wider variety of colors.
Our household does a lot of gaming and watching sport and the LCD does not appear to handle the fast movements as well as Plasma

Bummy

I know that there are so many opinions out there, but all the people who I have spoken to have said LCD

Alicia

I have a huge LCD television, and would recommend it to any one! The picture quality is fantastic, and at the time, to buy a plasm of the same size, it was cheaper to go LCD.

I also have a set top box, which gives me the ability to watch shows in high definition. I can see the diference in the picture quality through the box, as apposed to watching it normally.

The best way, I think, to see how good your tele is, is to watch a cartoon, like finding nemo. There are so many colours happening at once, and your tele can show of it's ability. I like the brightness and clarity of the television.

I friend of mine works for Channel 7, and he has always said you would be crazy to go for a plasma, as they don't last as long, and other techno mubo jumbo I can't remember!!

We bought the tele from Harvey Norman, which we would normally not do as I generally find them to be over priced, but on this occasion we were able to strike a deal up with the sales person and got over $700 off the price by paying with cash.

jaffe

I will upgrade my TV soon, but know precious little about which way to go. Thanks to all those good folks helping out on this site with their experiences and opinions. Cheers

monkey

i have an lcd and i have watched a few plasma screens, the main difference i can see is that lcd's are really bad for fast moving shows/movies, for example, car chase scenes and such. plasma screens deal with this a lot better.

does anyone know why? im interested to know.

eviee1

From what i've learnt, Plasma actually makes little electric blasts in the screen which is why they don't last as long because they burn out. LCD uses a different technology which is better and doesn't burn out as quickly, my choice is LCD

donnango

I have the same experience, all my friends have large plasmas and its great for movies.

Rick

i think the plasma is better and its cheaper i got one in my lounge room and its greats for sports and thats pritty much all i use it for but one of my mates has a lcd and he says its better but i cant really tell the difference maybe its just me or maybe i just dont know what to look for either way my vote goes to plasma

dook

i like plasma screens, it is best for both tv and dvd, however in the hd department i think lcd may just have it...
i have bought a plasma screen, i got it with a set top box included, you choose the best for your home usage and availabiltiy of tv types, videos and dvd, also is it asetically pleasing to the eye with the rest of your furniture

Macca

Me and my dad are currently looking into getting a flatscreen tv to hang on the wall in the loungroom, especially since my current dvd collection has made its way well into the hundreds. Plasma was the big thing at first, but then LCD came out with their 'pro' - they last longer. Plasma are now hitting back, after losing a fair share of the market - they are clearer. If you compare the quality of an LCD tv to that of a plasma it is quite noticable, especially in HD and fast moving images - So those of you wishing to watch your favourite sporting matches, or settle down and experience a movie much like you're actually in the middle of the action then plasma is the way to go.

evlspcmk

im going to have to go with the LCD couple of my mates have plasmas and i gotta say they look nice but even my 32" LCD moniter looks nicer with a HD TV tuner card in it

Anonymous

I was renting with mates we had a Plasma it was great but the mate who owed the TV was moving out so we hired a LCD to see the differences and we thought the LCD was better. So I went out and brought a LCD 6 mouths later I moved out and in the new place it was not as good worked out to be the light effected the quality if it. But is still better then the old CRT TVs

squidina

Have to agree with Jaxx. If you don't really need to upgrade your TV, it's more a "keeping up with the Joneses" thing, then hold off for a year or so. If you must get one now, then rent it with an option to upgrade at the end of the lease. The technology is improving, and prices are dropping, and this trend will only continue.

I'm sticking with the good ol' CRT for now. I'm sure I'll upgrade at some point though, but not for the next year or so!

Of course, if you do get a big new shiny tv, make sure to invite us all over to watch the footy, ok?!? =D

khamie

i let my husband choose which one he likes the most.........and said LCD...... please!

possiepye

We have a Plasma and are very happy with it and have had no problems at all.

andycm

I own a LCD and find no problems with it at all, I have heard all the stories of why each is better but at the end of the day it is what you prefer to look at that counts.

andycm

Have to agree with Jaxx. If you don't really need to upgrade your TV, it's more a "keeping up with the Joneses" thing, then hold off for a year or so. If you must get one now, then rent it with an...

Thanks for those replies.  Good advice to look into the renting option.

jaxx

I rent a plasma, which I find is great, especially for watching the footy on. With this sort of technology, I wouldn't buy anything - I think renting is more flexible, and more secure (anything goes wrong, it's their problem) I upgraded from a rented CRT, because the rental company had a special offer, and it was cheaper to rent the plasma than the (smaller) CRT! I have a HD tuner, and find the reception is much better, especially for SBS and the ABC. As I understand it, if your viewing space is very bright, you might be better off with LCD, but I'm very happy with how the plasma screen performs in my situation.