Flat screen TV / Monitor, LCD vs Plasma ?

[Heater]

All looking at buying a new flatscreen TV / Monitor
any suggestions on Which one and why what are the plus points and minus points of both...
Looking at a screen size of 100-117cm

Cheers
Heater

[DREDIOCK]

If your planning on playing video games on it such as Wii
Get an LCD.

Beyond that.
They say Plasma is better if you watch alot of action type stuff like sports.

I havr a 50 inch plasma.
I've watched all kinds of sports on both.
And honestly. I dont see the difference.

[SIK1]

Plasma has better black levels, uses more power than an LCD, are generally heavier than LCD's.
LCD's don't suffer from burn in, (in all fairness the plasma manufacturers claim that new plasmas' don't either.) LCDs' are usually cheaper when comparing like features. Glare doesn't wash the picture out as much on an LCD as it does on a plasma, so if you watch tv in a room with a lot of sunlight take that into account. Normal definition channels don't look real good on HD LCDs', and is supposed to look better on Plasmas'

As for the motion blurr on LCDs' the new 120Hz tvs' are supposed to eliminate that.

I went with a 47" LCD 1080P 60Hz tv. I have a room with large windows (glare), I don't really notice the motion blurr, (it's there, and sometimes I see it, it just doesn't bother me that much). The picture, on HD channels is fantastic, and I can live with the picture quality on the normal def channels.

[Mr No Name]

I use a 37" LCD 1080p monitor for AH... but i use 1024x768 resolution in the game to eliminate clipping on top and bottom,  It stretches a bit wide but it isnt that bad.  Now I can actually SEE what I am shooting at... even if my aim still sucks!

[SIK1]

I use a 42" 1080P LCD moniter in game at 1920x1080. I also use trackir, a must IMHO if you are going widescreen.

Comments above were aimed at the set being used primarily as a television.

[Shuffler]

For a computer LCD is fine. For TV I do not care for either the LCD or the Plasma. LCD will get dead pixels that are not repairable. You'll just end up with a visual with black dots spread throughout as they die. Plasma is very bright when you buy it, almost too bright. In a year it'll be just about right. Problem is it'll continue to dim as time goes on.

Three months ago I purchased a 61 inch Samsung DLP with LED engine. It has the most realistic picture I found at that time. At the bottom center this TV is 12 inches deep, weighs about 65 lbs. It has 3D technology that gives you the benefits of both a flat-panel set and 3D movie viewing and is great for 3D gaming.  DLP is the same technology used in your latest theaters.

[SIK1]

The poster asked specifically about LCD vs. Plasma.

[Shuffler]

The poster asked specifically about LCD vs. Plasma.

In that case.... I'd keep my old monitor TV. Both LCD and Plasma have inherent issues that I found deal breaking. When I decided to get a big screen I found that I had to re-school myself in the new TVs because of the availability of so many types with so many features. Lots of reading and asking questions for at least a couple of months. Once I had a firm grasp on the comparisons, qualities and features, then I chose the unit I have now.

All I can do is wish him good luck on the limited choices.

[MrRiplEy[H]]

Recently when I've compared new LCD models and plasma side by side, the LCD alwas had much darker black and brighter image even though the plasma sported double to triple contrast values. The plasma picture seemed fuzzy and bland compared to the ultrasharp LCD with high contrast and deep black.

I was surprised by the result but the difference was clear. I would not get a plasma. Just the ability to use the LCD for a gaming screen is a dealbreaker.

[SIK1]

The new LCDs are getting better with their black levels but there are still issues. Try watching a dark scene such as in a cave or at night and you start to lose definition on an LCD, (it just looks like a dark screen). The colors are more vibrant on a plasma for the most part. Also be careful when you are looking at tvs' in the store as the pictures quality is only as good as it was set up.

When my 27" Sony Trinitron died after seventeen years, and I started looking at tvs, All types DLP, CRT, LCD, and Plasma. I chose an LCD for several reasons. One being I have limited space in my living room and by mounting the tv and associated av equipment on the wall I gained some floor space. Also as I have stated earlier I have a very bright room with two large windows. For me I was able to get a large tv in a compact package that works for me.

[Dowding]

Plasma all the way for all round use. The new Panasonics are supposed to be nearly as good as the uber-expensive Pioneers. Screen burn is not the problem it was either - especially if you are careful with it for the first 200 hours.

[lazs2]

I have a 42" panasonic plasma in my bedroom.   there is no glare but still...  everyone who has seen this TV is amazed.  everyone says it is the best picture they have ever seen.  I find the LCD tv's to have a kind of dull finish that I don't like.. I like the glass screen.   

I will replace my 60" projection TV in the living room with a 50" plasma I think.   But first.. the el camino is in the shop getting painted.

lazs

[mg1942]

I think plasmas are unbeatable once you get it calibrated by an ISF tech or by do-it-yourself DVD calibration kit such as THX optimizer.

[LePaul]

There's some good articles on these TV technologies over at cnet.com  Check out the Reviews tab, then select TVs...the articles are down below.  Lot's of good articles about the technologies, the "myths" of each as well as info about 720p, 1080p, etc etc...good reading.  Print and bring to the bathroom 

That said, for the larger TV sizes (over 50 inch), almost all the articles I have read give the nod to Plasma.  For smaller, LCD is the better value.

I'm still waiting on buying one....if I were, it would be either a Pioneer or Panasonic plasma (50 inch).  But, the furnace quote arrived in the mail today, so guess what's the priority for me   

[mg1942]

You might wanna check these out heater
http://catalog2.panasonic.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ModelDetail?displayTab=O&storeId=11201&catalogId=13051&itemId=195663&catGroupId=14624&surfModel=TH-50PF10UK
http://catalog2.panasonic.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ModelDetail?displayTab=O&storeId=11201&catalogId=13051&itemId=176434&catGroupId=14624&surfModel=TH-50PH10UKA

Those 2 plasma monitors are professional grade.  I assume it will have accurate out-of-the-box colors (by SMTPE standards)