LCD or OLED? - The TV Thread

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Re: Plasma or LCD? - The TV Thread

Are Vizio TV's any good?

Good in terms of what? Compared to the "big three companies" they most certainly are not, but compared to the super low end brands they are alright.

[The Kid 24]

Re: Plasma or LCD? - The TV Thread

Good in terms of what? Compared to the "big three companies" they most certainly are not, but compared to the super low end brands they are alright.

I already have an LG TV (gaming) that I love but I'm looking for a TV for my wife to watch her shows and what not... She really doesn't care what kind of TV it is... I just noticed a Vizio the other day and like it.

I'm just talking like good picture, good sound... Things like that.

[ODogg]

Re: Plasma or LCD? - The TV Thread

This TV that I picked out about 2 months ago finally dropped a few hundred, I'm thinking of grabbing one..

http://www.amazon.com/LG-55LM6700-55...=14D7X5ZYB1GCD

[GAMEC0CK2002]

Re: Plasma or LCD? - The TV Thread

I already have an LG TV (gaming) that I love but I'm looking for a TV for my wife to watch her shows and what not... She really doesn't care what kind of TV it is... I just noticed a Vizio the other day and like it.

I'm just talking like good picture, good sound... Things like that.

For your needs, sounds like a Vizio will be a solid purchase.

Just don't expect Sony, Sammy, Panny, LG picture quality.

[The Kid 24]

Re: Plasma or LCD? - The TV Thread

For your needs, sounds like a Vizio will be a solid purchase.

Just don't expect Sony, Sammy, Panny, LG picture quality.

Yea that's understandable.

[wrigleyville33]

Re: Plasma or LCD? - The TV Thread

Trying to find a good tv for my mom. It will be primarily for sports. I want to say she should get a plasma. She won't pay a thousand... so I need to find something less. I have a couple picked out but feel free to make any other suggestions.


http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16889187245
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16889102662

Thanks in advance.

[GAMEC0CK2002]

Re: Plasma or LCD? - The TV Thread

Trying to find a good tv for my mom. It will be primarily for sports. I want to say she should get a plasma. She won't pay a thousand... so I need to find something less. I have a couple picked out but feel free to make any other suggestions.


http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16889187245
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16889102662

Thanks in advance.

If the budget is $600-800, don't settle for 720p.

There are several 50" 1080p plasmas from Samsung and Panasonic $800 and under on Amazon.

You may want to consider a LED though. You have to be delicate with plasmas the first 100 hours or so. A LED (LCD) would be worry free from day 1.

http://www.amazon.com/LG-42LS5700-42...065895&sr=8-16 LG

http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-UN40EH...8066469&sr=1-3 Samsung

[Stroehms]

Re: Plasma or LCD? - The TV Thread

Can someone explain to me why Plasma's refresh at a higher rate than LCD's?

[Blzer]

Re: Plasma or LCD? - The TV Thread

Can someone explain to me why Plasma's refresh at a higher rate than LCD's?

Ah, I explain that common misconception in this thread.

The higher refresh rate will absolutely make a difference in gaming. Especially in meter based stuff like pitching in The Show or reloading a weapon in shooters. I also noticed a difference in Rock Band and had to recalibrate.

My old TV was 120hz and my new one is 600hz and it is like night and day.

The 120 Hz and 600 Hz technologies are actually not a comparison, but instead are two completely different measures. Plasma still runs at 60 frames per second, so the 600 Hz is completely irrelevant to motion resolution. The "600" value is a product of its refresh rate and its number of subfields (10), all which produce that same frame ten times (once per subfield) with varying intensity to produce color gradations. The 120/240 Hz features on LCD's is specifically tied into refresh rate, and is an artificial interpolation at that.

That said, I still prefer plasma's inherent technology, as they do indeed seem to produce substantially less input lag, especially for gaming.

So, as far as refresh rate goes, you're still looking at 60 Hz for plasma screens.

[GAMEC0CK2002]

Re: Plasma or LCD? - The TV Thread

Best Buy has a 60" plasma for $1099+ tax

Not sure what price Amazon has (with free shipping and no taxes)

EDIT: The Panasonic VT50 plasma won the 2012 HDTV shootout. The pick the "Top 3" plasmas and LCDs and have calibrators come in to get each looking as close to perfect as possible.

The second place set was a Elite Pro LED that's only $2000-2,500 more expensive than the VT.

Interesting enough, a local dimming LED came in first in black level performance.

Rest of the results: http://www.valueelectronics.com/

[ODogg]

Re: Plasma or LCD? - The TV Thread

The TV I want is a good price now but my girlfriend said maybe the price will be better for Fathers Day sales, does anyone know if that might be the case? Are there usually good deals for Fathers day?

[Stroehms]

Ah, I explain that common misconception in this thread


So, as far as refresh rate goes, you're still looking at 60 Hz for plasma screens.

OK, just to understand... what would be better for watching Sports, BluRays and Videos games:

600hz Plasma

Or

120/240hz LED?

I'm Still a bit confused by refresh rate.


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[Blzer]

Re: Plasma or LCD? - The TV Thread

Personally, plasma (though at 60 Hz) just looks more natural. There is zero motion blur, and every frame is captured beautifully. An LCD at 120/240 Hz kind of looks cool in its own right, but only if you like the look. If you want it to look a little more like it would look "in real life," I would go with plasma.

[bigfnjoe96]

The TV I want is a good price now but my girlfriend said maybe the price will be better for Fathers Day sales, does anyone know if that might be the case? Are there usually good deals for Fathers day?

You might find a sale for Father's Day. Most places price match for 30 days.. Check to see if where your buying offers this. If so buy now & get the adjustment if the price drops within 30 days
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[GAMEC0CK2002]

Re: Plasma or LCD? - The TV Thread

Looks like a pretty sweet deal if you want passive 3D ($1049 + free shipping)

47" LG 47LM7600 WiFi 1080p 240Hz 3D LED HDTV, LG BP620 3D WiFi Blu-ray Player with 12-Pairs of 3D Glasses

http://slickdeals.net/permadeal/75112/amazon.com-47-lg-47lm7600-wifi-1080p-240hz-3d-led-hdtv-lg-bp620-3d-wifi-bluray-player-12pairs-of-3d-glasses?tag=operasport-20

That's a lot of glasses. Edit: The glasses are sold out. You'll have to call Amazon and get a $30 credit for the glasses to purchase when they come back in stock.