Samsung TVs - LCD vs PLASMA?

Im sure this has been discussed before somewhere, but does anyone have any
thoughts on the current Samsung LCD TVs vs their Plasma range? I have
considered buying a 37 or 40" LCD.. But today I popped into a local currys
shop and saw the Samsung PS42A456P2D and was well impressed with the picture
quality. I really did think it was better than the LCD equivalents in the
shop. It also said it was 100Hz.

I want to know if there are any downsides to plasma TVs when compared to LCD
models. For example, lifespan, heat build up, screen burn etc. Basically
is there any reasons to avoid Plasma screens and in particular is this model
any good? It looked good to me, but would like to hear from anyone who has
Plasma experience with modern plasma sets.

Thanks a lot....

"John Mason" wrote in message
...
Im sure this has been discussed before somewhere, but does anyone have any
thoughts on the current Samsung LCD TVs vs their Plasma range? I have
considered buying a 37 or 40" LCD.. But today I popped into a local
currys
shop and saw the Samsung PS42A456P2D and was well impressed with the
picture
quality. I really did think it was better than the LCD equivalents in the
shop. It also said it was 100Hz.

I want to know if there are any downsides to plasma TVs when compared to
LCD
models. For example, lifespan, heat build up, screen burn etc. Basically
is there any reasons to avoid Plasma screens and in particular is this
model
any good? It looked good to me, but would like to hear from anyone who
has
Plasma experience with modern plasma sets.

Thanks a lot....






check the resolution... a lot of older plasmas are 1024x768 which isnt able
to full display 720p - let alone 1080i or 1080p.



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Gareth.

that fly...... is your magic wand....

There's a bullet point comparison of the various technologies at the
bottom of the page I linked previously:
http://tinyurl.com/5srngy
.... standing in for ...
http://www.cemh.eclipse.co.uk/JavaJi.../ChooseTV.html

As stated there, it is generally considered that Plasmas are hot and
have shorter life expectancies, and are prone to burn-in.

On Wed, 15 Oct 2008 20:18:07 +0100, "John Mason"
wrote:

I want to know if there are any downsides to plasma TVs when compared to LCD
models. For example, lifespan, heat build up, screen burn etc. Basically
is there any reasons to avoid Plasma screens and in particular is this model
any good? It looked good to me, but would like to hear from anyone who has
Plasma experience with modern plasma sets.

"John Mason" wrote in message
...
Im sure this has been discussed before somewhere, but does anyone have any
thoughts on the current Samsung LCD TVs vs their Plasma range? I have
considered buying a 37 or 40" LCD.. But today I popped into a local
currys
shop and saw the Samsung PS42A456P2D and was well impressed with the
picture
quality. I really did think it was better than the LCD equivalents in the
shop. It also said it was 100Hz.

I want to know if there are any downsides to plasma TVs when compared to
LCD
models. For example, lifespan, heat build up, screen burn etc. Basically
is there any reasons to avoid Plasma screens and in particular is this
model
any good? It looked good to me, but would like to hear from anyone who
has
Plasma experience with modern plasma sets.

Thanks a lot....

I can't speak for Samsung but I have had a 43" Pioneer plasma for 5 years
(the first set available in UK with hdmi and HD) as well as a Sony Bravia
LCD. The Pioneer picture is significantly superior to the Sony LCD with SD,
and the HD pictures are amongst the best I have ever seen. It is true that
the Pioneer is only 1024 x 768 but, at normal viewing distances, the HD
picture quality is still outstanding. Many modern plasmas, e.g. Pioneer and
Panasonic, have full 1080p but I believe the improvement only becomes
noticeable with screens much larger that 42". Certainly plasmas can consume
more power than LCD and can suffer from screen burn if badly mistreated but,
on balance, I am convinced that plasma gives the superior picture quality.

They kick out a lot of radio interference in my experience. There is a
peculiar smell as well, but maybe this is only temporary.

Brian

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"John Mason" wrote in message
...
Im sure this has been discussed before somewhere, but does anyone have any
thoughts on the current Samsung LCD TVs vs their Plasma range? I have
considered buying a 37 or 40" LCD.. But today I popped into a local
currys
shop and saw the Samsung PS42A456P2D and was well impressed with the
picture
quality. I really did think it was better than the LCD equivalents in the
shop. It also said it was 100Hz.

I want to know if there are any downsides to plasma TVs when compared to
LCD
models. For example, lifespan, heat build up, screen burn etc. Basically
is there any reasons to avoid Plasma screens and in particular is this
model
any good? It looked good to me, but would like to hear from anyone who
has
Plasma experience with modern plasma sets.

Thanks a lot....

People I know describe Plasma screens as 'less cold' than lcd. I suspect
this may be due to the back light colour balance in lcds though.

Brin

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"Malcolm H" wrote in message
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"John Mason" wrote in message
...
Im sure this has been discussed before somewhere, but does anyone have
any
thoughts on the current Samsung LCD TVs vs their Plasma range? I have
considered buying a 37 or 40" LCD.. But today I popped into a local
currys
shop and saw the Samsung PS42A456P2D and was well impressed with the
picture
quality. I really did think it was better than the LCD equivalents in
the
shop. It also said it was 100Hz.

I want to know if there are any downsides to plasma TVs when compared to
LCD
models. For example, lifespan, heat build up, screen burn etc.
Basically
is there any reasons to avoid Plasma screens and in particular is this
model
any good? It looked good to me, but would like to hear from anyone who
has
Plasma experience with modern plasma sets.

Thanks a lot....

I can't speak for Samsung but I have had a 43" Pioneer plasma for 5 years
(the first set available in UK with hdmi and HD) as well as a Sony Bravia
LCD. The Pioneer picture is significantly superior to the Sony LCD with
SD, and the HD pictures are amongst the best I have ever seen. It is true
that the Pioneer is only 1024 x 768 but, at normal viewing distances, the
HD picture quality is still outstanding. Many modern plasmas, e.g. Pioneer
and Panasonic, have full 1080p but I believe the improvement only becomes
noticeable with screens much larger that 42". Certainly plasmas can
consume more power than LCD and can suffer from screen burn if badly
mistreated but, on balance, I am convinced that plasma gives the superior
picture quality.

In article ,
Malcolm H wrote:
It is true that the Pioneer is only 1024 x 768 but, at normal viewing
distances, the HD picture quality is still outstanding. Many modern
plasmas, e.g. Pioneer and Panasonic, have full 1080p but I believe the
improvement only becomes noticeable with screens much larger that 42".

Totally depends on the viewing distance. For example you'd probably be
disappointed with only 1024 x 768 on a computer monitor that is far
smaller than 42".

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"John Mason" wrote in message
...
Im sure this has been discussed before somewhere, but does anyone have any
thoughts on the current Samsung LCD TVs vs their Plasma range? I have
considered buying a 37 or 40" LCD.. But today I popped into a local
currys
shop and saw the Samsung PS42A456P2D and was well impressed with the
picture
quality. I really did think it was better than the LCD equivalents in the
shop. It also said it was 100Hz.

I want to know if there are any downsides to plasma TVs when compared to
LCD
models. For example, lifespan, heat build up, screen burn etc. Basically
is there any reasons to avoid Plasma screens and in particular is this
model
any good? It looked good to me, but would like to hear from anyone who
has
Plasma experience with modern plasma sets.

Thanks a lot....



It depends on the size you are wanting to buy and what primarily you will be
using it for - SD, HD, gaming, hooking a HTPC up to it? If you are getting
a 720p plasma, the resolution will be lower than a 720p LCD. Power
consumption is greater with a plasma AFAIK. A friend of mine has a 42" LG
plasma and has awful screen burn where he left his PS3 on!!! I believe one
of the best (but far from cheap) plasmas is the Pioneer Kuro.

Dave Plowman (News) wrote:
In article ,
Malcolm H wrote:
It is true that the Pioneer is only 1024 x 768 but, at normal viewing
distances, the HD picture quality is still outstanding. Many modern
plasmas, e.g. Pioneer and Panasonic, have full 1080p but I believe
the improvement only becomes noticeable with screens much larger
that 42".

Totally depends on the viewing distance. For example you'd probably be
disappointed with only 1024 x 768 on a computer monitor that is far
smaller than 42".

I'm glad that someone's brought this up. I just don't understand this
resolution lark at all and your statement above, Dave, has just confused me
altogether.

I use a 17" "traditional" (4:3) LCD monitor for my computer and it's
excellent running at 1024 x 768. How can a 43" telly use the same
resolution??

On 15 Oct, 20:18, "John Mason" [email protected]
000 wrote:
Im sure this has been discussed before somewhere, but does anyone have any
thoughts on the current Samsung LCD TVs vs their Plasma range? *I have
considered buying a 37 or 40" LCD.. *But today I popped into a local currys
shop and saw the Samsung PS42A456P2D and was well impressed with the picture
quality. *I really did think it was better than the LCD equivalents in the
shop. * It also said it was 100Hz.

I want to know if there are any downsides to plasma TVs when compared to LCD
models. *For example, lifespan, heat build up, screen burn etc. *Basically
is there any reasons to avoid Plasma screens and in particular is this model
any good? *It looked good to me, but would like to hear from anyone who has
Plasma experience with modern plasma sets.

Thanks a lot....

I'ev got a samsung 42" Plasma and I couldn't be happier. Had it for
about 6 month now and it doesn't suffer from any of the problems
people are quoting below. I picked it because the picture is so much
better than the LCD equivalents. LCDs are backlit so when you stand at
the side you see noticable light 'bleed'. The Plasma I have reacts
extremely well to fast moving scenes and SD input material (i.e.
pretty much everything that I watch) look far superior to its LCD
brethren. yes it is 1024 x 768 but until such a time as HD is the
defacto broadcast standard for all material I won't be worrying for a
while. DVDs look excellent BTW whether via HDMI or RGB SCART. it even
does a good job with my network media player and DIVX movies. No
screen burn no funny smell just a very good picture.
I paid £670 but just seen it here
http://www.froogle.richersounds.com/...d=SAMS-PS42Q97
£469 ;_; an utter bargain.