What TV, Plasma or LCD

Post by **sonny** » Tue May 27, 2008 8:52 pm

I think its about time I got rid of my 10 year old TV, I'm feeling a flat screen, the trouble is what type, iv heard mixed reports from a few friends and have read reviews about plasma/LCDs, but no one is saying what is best!

whats your opinions guys and Girls?

Post by **LSWP** » Tue May 27, 2008 10:24 pm

It would always be a nagging doubt in my mind about plazma screen burn so im earing in favour of an LCD. Plazma used to offer a faster response on a larger screen but recently LCD has caught up this term. What size of Tv are u looking for as that will dictate which is better for u.

Rob

Post by **Virdee Autos** » Tue May 27, 2008 10:39 pm

Whichever you choose, have a look at Panasonic's range of Panel TV's

Post by **Jarv** » Tue May 27, 2008 10:41 pm

Samsung panels always get a good rep for the money. I've got a 32 and a 40 and I'm very happy with them. Don't get disapointed with the settings out of the box though, it gives an awful picture. Go on http://www.avforums.com/forums/index.php and have a good search around, you'll get some good advice on kit and settings.

HTH.

Post by **johneroberts** » Wed May 28, 2008 9:01 am

Market leaders are Pioneer "Kuro" and personally i would buy that as they are undoubtably the best picture quality out there
The pricing is really good too!
Cheers
jr

Post by **kcsun** » Wed May 28, 2008 9:22 am

If you can wait 6 months do so. Freeview are starting transmissions of HD in July. Yes you can buy a seperate box but they will be supplying TV's with built in HD freeview soon.

The existing freeview box will not receive HD.

kc

Post by **neily** » Wed May 28, 2008 9:36 am

LCD all the way for me (have 4 of them splattered around the house). Prices have come down a lot recently as well

Post by **saf** » Wed May 28, 2008 10:36 pm

I can second the Panasonic LCD's and the Plasmas, particularly the Vierra Plasma Model 42 inch at 1080P. My uncle does most of the repairs under warranty for the major companies, and he has this in his house. He recommends it by far over all the rest. Access time of this unit is 0.001 which is by far better than anythign out on the market.

They go for £1299 in comet but you get online at other places cheaper, but you can check out the specs there.

http://www.comet.co.uk/shopcomet/produc ... TH-42PZ85B#

Id normally go for an LCD over a plasa, but after using this Plasma, Id have to go for this. Worth the money!!!!

Post by **sonny** » Thu May 29, 2008 8:14 am

Thanks for the info and advise guys, looks like its in favour of a LCD

TV size im looking at between 30"=40" my living room is rather small so dont want it to look chad, having huuumassive TV on the wall lol

Post by **Virdee Autos** » Thu May 29, 2008 6:31 pm

At that size I'd definitely consider a LCD panel

Post by **PaulF** » Thu May 29, 2008 8:03 pm

Just on a side note I believe the plasma screens are a lot heavier.

When I was considering this issue I took up a temporary subscription to Which, which you can do for about £1.95 for three months. It's not a lot of money for some independent reviews on this and all manner of stuff. I ended up with an LCD Sony because it's compatible with a Sony DVD system I have through which I run Sky. Been pretty pleased with it, with non HD Sky.

Post by **saf** » Thu May 29, 2008 8:57 pm

Go with the panasonic LCD 37 inch then. PANASONIC TX-37LZD80 Or if you want somethinh smaller, go with the 32 inch version but make sure it has the 1080 resolution for full HD on board.

Panasonics use certain parts from B&O units so definitely excellent onthe quality side.

Post by **JamieG** » Fri May 30, 2008 11:30 am

I have a 27" LCD Panasonic Viera in the bedroom and 32" LCD Sony Bravia in the lounge. Both are great tellies. I always thought that LCD was better in smaller format and plasma's took over on the bigger stuff however all of Sony's products are LCD and all good if not a little over priced. For a balance between quality and price would buy Panasonic.

Post by **Soupie69uk** » Fri May 30, 2008 12:07 pm

I just got the Sony KDL32d3000. I am very please with it.

It looked tiny beside all the other 40"+ screens in John Lewis but once I got it home its perfect for the siz of my room as I only sit about 3m away.

http://whathifi.co.uk/forums/t/77.aspx

Plus the Avforums link Jarv posted will help also. You will find peoples reviews and settings help. I would look for the TV set you are after and then find the cheapest deal and get a pricematch with John Lewis as you get a 5 year guarantee.

http://www.avforums.com/forums/showthre ... 0&page=514

Thats other peoples price matches.

Post by **lemond** » Sun Jun 01, 2008 11:53 pm

Panasonic Plasma

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