DLP HDTV v.s Plasma HDTV

bozo · #1 08-28-2006, 08:13 AM

I went away for 4 days, and my daughter "forgot" to tell us that she turned the TV on before we got in the car..It was on a bright blue screen (for those in the UK, think Sky TV guide) for the enitre time....Had no issues with it since then and thats not the first time it happened either...

And I have an old school JVC plasma, so I doubt if the newer ones would experience any burn in issues...

Bavarian · #2 08-28-2006, 09:27 AM

I personally went with a 46" Toshiba DLP, bought the matching stand, DVD player, and saved the rest.

I am extremely happy with this decision a year later, and would only recommend a plasma over a DLP if you have space issues, or just want something that "looks" cool on your wall. Other than that, DLP!

I do agree about the comment on Pioneer Plasma. When I was doing my research, I was also lead to their lineup - particularly their "Elite" line because the body frame is black.

ekaz · #3 08-28-2006, 10:05 AM

I have both a Samsung 61" DLP and a 50" Sony Wega LCD. In my opinion, both have a great picture and the price difference to go to a plasma isn't worth it. However, just to make note, some people are able to see a "rainbow" effect wtih fast motion on a DLP (not me); also on mostly older LCD's, some people mention a "screen door effect".
I haven't noticed either on either TV.

E61Silver · #4 08-28-2006, 12:34 PM

I saw a "Westinghouse" China TV for half the cost of the WEGA.

The Westinghouse is suppose to be same resolution but the Sony had a better picture. But not sure the picture was worth twice the cost.

I also herad reports that LCD and Plasma prices are still droping and you might be better waiting till next March?

pseto · #5 08-28-2006, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by x54.4blue

I also herad reports that LCD and Plasma prices are still droping and you might be better waiting till next March?

TV prices now are just like PCs, once you buy them, they're already outdated and cost less. Its been this way the last 4 years. I bought my 50" Panasonic plasma back then for $5k (at a big discount) and the same TV today could be had for less than $3500, a 30% price decrease.

So, IMO just get it now unless you want to wait for some sale incentive at Best Buy or whereever.

E61Silver · #6 08-29-2006, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by pseto

TV prices now are just like PCs, once you buy them, they're already outdated and cost less. Its been this way the last 4 years. I bought my 50" Panasonic plasma back then for $5k (at a big discount) and the same TV today could be had for less than $3500, a 30% price decrease.

So, IMO just get it now unless you want to wait for some sale incentive at Best Buy or whereever.

I think that TV's are not like PC's the cost of a good laptop is flat but the features go up. The LCD and Plasma is a new technology and the prices are dropping as new manufacturing methods evolve.