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Thread ID: 107718	2010-02-27 02:48:00	How did you choose your LCD or plasma TV?	FoxyMX (5)	PC World Chat

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862106	2010-03-22 00:31:00	I bought LCD for one reason and that was they use less power. I am really interested in splitting hairs about piccy quality I dont watch any sport on tv so the frequency is a non issue. Normally just try and catch the news on 3 at 1800 hrs so black and white would be ok. Tree hugger :p, we are not talking huge amounts of energy difference between the two these days. Around $5 a month more to run a Plasma for the average family 6hrs a day. Sure if you are a business running 20 screens etc that can really start to have a impact. There is no splitting hairs, Plasma has a tangible better image, but LCD's are not "that" far behind. As I say to people, Plasma for the living room where it matters (unless you plan to use a game console frequently) and LCD's for the bedroom. omg!! post 666	Battleneter2 (9361)
862107	2010-03-22 00:36:00	I chose my one (Sony 40" WD4500, an older one) because it had in an integrated freeview tuner and was the cheapest one with frame interpolation (some people don't notice its effect, others notice it and dont like it, but I like it).	utopian201 (6245)
862108	2010-03-22 02:13:00	If you want Plasma go Panasonic, LCD then Sony or Samsung. You could pick up a Sony KLV40S550A (Full HD) - However no motion flow. (still nice TV) pretty cheap... Say from $1000 on special. Great Buy Sonys New TVs are due out next Month, panasonic and Samsung won't be long after, New Models = Great stuff but they will be more expensive. So now is the time to buy, if you want a cheap TV Panasonis best buy, Probably a 42" Plasma THP42S10Z From $1599 (Full HD with 550Hz Subfeild Drive)-Smooths out the picture. LCDs don't reflect the glare as much as Plasma, but pasmas are are good if you want a Big cheap tv, they also do a good job of keeping up with the picture - an inherent problem in LCD and somewhat Plasma to a smaller degree as well. Plasmas are also more forgiving to a Standard Definition broadcast, where as LCD like an HD input to perform. IMHO If you want a big cheap flat screen then choose a Plasma, If you to pay a little more get a good LCD with Motion flow (100Hz scanning) Apparently that motion flow thing is a bit of a con, and I noticed no difference myself, even when watching sports. This article backs that up at www.stuff.co.nz	robbyp (2751)
862109	2010-03-22 02:16:00	If you can, get one of the older sony 32 or 40 inchers with freeview, as they can be networked to your computer. The new model that has just been released doesn't have that feature, unless you buy the LED side lit versions, which are expensive. The new versions also look quite cheap and plasticy. I got mine on special on boxing day for just $777, but next year I am sure the price would have dropped, but that is technology.	robbyp (2751)
862110	2010-03-22 02:37:00	Apparently that motion flow thing is a bit of a con, and I noticed no difference myself, even when watching sports. This article backs that up at www.stuff.co.nz I quite agree. I have a Sony KLV-40V300A (model before freeview tuner) which I have had for 2 years and watch alot of motor racing and Sci Fi programs where they fire laser guns etc and don't see any problems. :)	Trev (427)
862111	2010-03-22 03:20:00	Apparently that motion flow thing is a bit of a con, and I noticed no difference myself, even when watching sports. This article backs that up at www.stuff.co.nz I wouldn't say it is a con... My parents don't notice it, but I do. The effect also depends a lot on what is being shown. I don't know if sports would be the best way to showcase the interpolation. Cartoons and animations benefit from it a lot though. Another disadvantage is that if it doesn't know how to calculate the difference between two frames, the inserted (calculated) frame can appear blocky. This is most noticeable when a car is driving behind a white picket fence for example; the spaces between the fence will be blocky and lag slightly behind the image.	utopian201 (6245)
862112	2010-03-22 03:21:00	Decide on your budget, Buy the best that fits in that budget. Pretty damn simple really. I saw plenty of stunning LCD and Plasma's when I was looking, But in my price bracket the Plasma was king. Having said that, If my budget was twice what I spent, I still would have bought the exact same television and left the rest of the money in the bank.	Metla (12)
862113	2010-03-22 05:46:00	The whole plasma vs LCD was Foxy's question, I just rode on her coattails and snuck my question in on her thread. :p Apparently that motion flow thing is a bit of a con, and I noticed no difference myself, even when watching sports. This article backs that up at www.stuff.co.nz is interesting. I made a shortlist of a couple of suitable 40" 100 Hz, now I think I will go back and look at the 50 Hz instead. Sigh. Probably will be a Samsung or a Sony. The wireless network DLNA looked nice ... :nerd:	Jen (38)
862114	2010-03-22 06:09:00	Going LCD or Plasma is a bit like going Intel or Amd, Nvidia ATI etc. :)	Trev (427)
862115	2010-03-22 10:08:00	I wouldn't say it is a con... My parents don't notice it, but I do. The effect also depends a lot on what is being shown. I don't know if sports would be the best way to showcase the interpolation. Cartoons and animations benefit from it a lot though. Another disadvantage is that if it doesn't know how to calculate the difference between two frames, the inserted (calculated) frame can appear blocky. This is most noticeable when a car is driving behind a white picket fence for example; the spaces between the fence will be blocky and lag slightly behind the image. I am sure it does have its usage and benefits, but for normal TV viewing, I am not sure if the average user would notice and is it worth the extra money. Also I have heard of people who do have it, actually end up disabling the motionflow effect, becuase they don't like the effect. When I got my TV, the 100HZ version was $400 more, than the $777 I paid.	robbyp (2751)
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