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| Thread ID: 66437 | 2006-02-22 23:00:00 | LCD ver Plasma | Arnie (6624) | PC World Chat |
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| 433027 | 2006-02-22 23:00:00 | At around the 40" mark which is reccomended. I am confused by high plasma contrast figures (10000 - 1) as against LCD (1000-1) also brightness etc. Any comments? | Arnie (6624) | ||
| 433028 | 2006-02-22 23:50:00 | From what I understand Plasma has a much better black level, but slower response time? | mejobloggs (264) | ||
| 433029 | 2006-02-23 00:13:00 | Umm AFAIK LCD = higher resolution, longer life, higher price Plasma = lower resolution, better blacks, brighter colours, shorter life, lower price The response time really depends on the brand, price and how new it is :) |
HadO (796) | ||
| 433030 | 2006-02-23 02:07:00 | Does this mean the response time reduces with age on LCD or both?? | Arnie (6624) | ||
| 433031 | 2006-02-23 02:14:00 | The response time will not change with age. The brightness/vibrance of colours displayed on a Plasma usually decreases with age - but they usually come with a certain number of guaranteed hours of normal operation which equates to many years. Pixels on LCD screens sometimes stop working over time - leaving either a constantly white (or black) dot (or dots) on the screen at all times. If you are getting an LCD make sure they have a good warranty on dead pixels - unfortunately the TV warranties are no where near as good as the PC monitor warranties and the PC monitors cost a lot more naturally. Before you buy do a lot of research on brands and warranties whatever type you go for - its a sizable investment. If you want a bit of "future proofing" get a set with an HDMI input - AFAIK this is the next I/O standard which will support High Definition DVD and Blueray set top units and also Windows Vista High Def. interoperability. |
HadO (796) | ||
| 433032 | 2006-02-23 02:16:00 | Get an LCD. Basically you are in the area where the two types of displays overlap. Plasmas used to have an advantage over LCDs in terms of contrast ratio and response time, but the current generation of LCDs (make sure you check out Sony's Bravia line) have much better contrast ratios, 8ms response times and don't suffer from screen burn like Plasmas do. :) | maccrazy (6741) | ||
| 433033 | 2006-02-23 02:22:00 | I agree with maccrazy - if you are prepared to spend some serious money I would definitely take a good look at a Sony Bravia LCD. Features to look out for: HDMI/DVI inputs , High Def Capability (720i, 720p, 1080i, 1080p), VGA input, native (or highest) resolution supported - I think most of the LCDs I've looked at have been 1280x720 (720p) - OK - but higher is better - ideally you would want something capable of 1920x1080 but I think NZ is a bit behind :) |
HadO (796) | ||
| 433034 | 2006-02-23 02:55:00 | Features to look out for: HDMI/DVI inputs , High Def Capability (720i, 720p, 1080i, 1080p), VGA input, native (or highest) resolution supported - I think most of the LCDs I've looked at have been 1280x720 (720p) - OK - but higher is better - ideally you would want something capable of 1920x1080 but I think NZ is a bit behindJust a few corrections: ;) Most LCD screens have a resolution of 1366 x 768, though you are correct that 720p broadcasts will be 1280x720 when New Zealand finally gets HD. Most LCD televisions will not accept 1080p due to the processing power required to deal with the size conversions. This will probably change as time goes on - possibly there are screens coming out that support it now, but it would be a good idea to check on the spec sheet if you are concerned - note that while most television programs are being recorded in 1080p, movies will be broadcast at 720p and sports at 1080i for a long time to come so 1080p isn't really essential. I think you will see quite a few more 1920x1080 screens this year. Most Western countries are behind the likes of Japan in this regard (they also have an X series Bravia line from Sony with resolutions of 1920x1080 which isn't available anywhere else). While on the topic of HD, does anyone know when TVNZ and Canwest are planning on broadcasting HD? My guess would be 2008 based on New Zealand's typical 3-5 lag behind other countries, but then again, TV3 and C4 aren't even available as digital FTA at the moment so I doubt it will be any time soon. btw. After looking at all the options, we are considering a 40-inch V Series Bravia. Obviously you have to look at the screens in real life to decide but to our eyes the V Series screens are the best available at the moment. |
maccrazy (6741) | ||
| 433035 | 2006-02-23 03:02:00 | Most LCD screens have a resolution of 1366 x 768, though you are correct that 720p broadcasts will be 1280x720 when New Zealand finally gets HD . Interesting . . . although somewhat disappointing . I think you will see quite a few more 1920x1080 screens this year . Most Western countries are behind the likes of Japan in this regard (they also have an X series Bravia line from Sony with resolutions of 1920x1080 which isn't available anywhere else) . Sounds good - it will be better when we actually get some broadcasts/devices to support these resolutions . |
HadO (796) | ||
| 433036 | 2006-02-23 22:04:00 | Hi Thanks to you all for the info . Sorry I havn't been back but I have been running around getting Helicopters away to a couple of fires late yesterday, got home late . Collingwood has one at the moment . However back to the point . We are looking and am leaning to an LCD our 15 year old Sony is beginng to make weird noises etc through the speakers, could be a dry joints somwwhere . Should put it on trade me (ha ha) . The info supplied has assisted me greatly, takes me a while to get around the details of this new equipment . Regards |
Arnie (6624) | ||
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