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Mship · 20-01-08, 04:29 PM

I think this Plasma 'burn in' problem has been a tad overstated. If a Plasma, LCD or CRT showed the same channel, with the logo in the same place, for hours and hours every day, then they would all suffer from burn in i.e. The logo would remain on screen whatever you were watching.

Unless you're going to be watching the same channel for 10 hours a day, 365 days a year, I wouldn't worry about it

Kev

deepcat · 21-01-08, 08:52 PM

I would definelty say Plasma i have had both but my new samsung plasma is brilliant i was initially worried about th burn effect but with the pixel shift i think im covered, but quality and design perfect

shubagh18 · 06-07-08, 06:50 PM

LCD man

moviemadman · 26-07-08, 12:07 PM

I sell TV's every day of the week and I know for a fact that the likes of the panasonic viera which is a plasma with a resolution of 1920x1080p a stupidly high contrast ration and a 100MHz screem refresh rate is of superior picture quality over any LCD thats out at the moment easilly.

jan27 · 25-09-08, 11:35 AM

i've panasonic 37" plasma & i think its better picture quality than lcds & the picture looks better from any angle.

littlelion · 04-11-08, 08:46 PM

Above 40 inches plasma is better, LCD cannot handle quick movements at this size, large CRT,s are out because of their physical size, I had to dispose of a 37inch CRT at the weekend and nearly put my back out

jan27 · 17-12-08, 12:11 PM

i've panasonic 37" plasma & picture is clear & shrap from any angle.i find the lcd seem to lose shrapness when you look sides & lower angle.

bigbadmanbeard · 20-01-09, 05:32 PM

Plasma everytime

, preferable a top end plasma such as panasonic or poineer, but even budget plasma like lg still handle motion and give deeper black levels resulting in greater detail and depth of picture than lcd's.

charlie1966 · 20-01-09, 09:17 PM

Plasma for me and Pioneer to be specific, but now I'm just a bit disappointed that Pioneer have now dropped plasma on screen sizes below 50". They now have 32" to 46" in lcd. I will reserve judgment until I have seen them though.

bigbadmanbeard · 21-01-09, 10:46 AM

I've looked at the pioneer 32v and 37v and I must say for lcd screens they are impressive, and considering it's rare to get a plasma that small,I think we can let pioneer off

.

I wouldn't even entertainer an lcd at 46" no matter who makes it

.

The thing thats a bit off putting is the price, but if you can afford to pay for a 37" pioneer lcd

which was over £1000 when I last checked, then you can easily afford a 42" panasonic plasma

! I found one for what I thought was a bargain, think the place was Direct something,erm.. a ha yes Digital Direct! (hate it when your mind goes,sign of age or too many late nights out

lol) Buy plasma and shop on line for a good price.

It's the way forward

.

View Poll Results: In general terms, which is better, Plasma or LCD?
Plasma	46	41.82%
LCD	47	42.73%
I'll keep my CRT thanks	13	11.82%
I can't decide	4	3.64%
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20-01-08, 04:29 PM	#21 (permalink)
Mship Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Workington, Cumbria Posts: 909 Thanks: 1 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Re: In general terms, which is better, Plasma or LCD? I think this Plasma 'burn in' problem has been a tad overstated. If a Plasma, LCD or CRT showed the same channel, with the logo in the same place, for hours and hours every day, then they would all suffer from burn in i.e. The logo would remain on screen whatever you were watching. Unless you're going to be watching the same channel for 10 hours a day, 365 days a year, I wouldn't worry about it Kev __________________ 1m CM, feedhorn + Invacom C120 Quad, 36v Jaeger 128 motor, TM 6900 HD + 160gb HDD, TM 1500 CI+ Super, Skystar 2, DigitAlb Gold, Samsung 40F86BDX LCD

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deepcat Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 62 Thanks: 5 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: In general terms, which is better, Plasma or LCD? I would definelty say Plasma i have had both but my new samsung plasma is brilliant i was initially worried about th burn effect but with the pixel shift i think im covered, but quality and design perfect

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shubagh18 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 22 Thanks: 5 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: In general terms, which is better, Plasma or LCD? LCD man

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moviemadman Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 37 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: In general terms, which is better, Plasma or LCD? I sell TV's every day of the week and I know for a fact that the likes of the panasonic viera which is a plasma with a resolution of 1920x1080p a stupidly high contrast ration and a 100MHz screem refresh rate is of superior picture quality over any LCD thats out at the moment easilly.

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jan27 Junior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 12 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: In general terms, which is better, Plasma or LCD? i've panasonic 37" plasma & i think its better picture quality than lcds & the picture looks better from any angle.

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littlelion Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 9 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: In general terms, which is better, Plasma or LCD? Above 40 inches plasma is better, LCD cannot handle quick movements at this size, large CRT,s are out because of their physical size, I had to dispose of a 37inch CRT at the weekend and nearly put my back out

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jan27 Junior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 12 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: In general terms, which is better, Plasma or LCD? i've panasonic 37" plasma & picture is clear & shrap from any angle.i find the lcd seem to lose shrapness when you look sides & lower angle. Last edited by jan27; 18-12-08 at 12:49 PM.

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bigbadmanbeard im new-break me in gently Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: A cave in Greece, great reception for broadband. Posts: 7 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: In general terms, which is better, Plasma or LCD? Plasma everytime, preferable a top end plasma such as panasonic or poineer, but even budget plasma like lg still handle motion and give deeper black levels resulting in greater detail and depth of picture than lcd's.

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charlie1966 GT user and abuser! Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Co. Wicklow, Ireland Posts: 498 Thanks: 49 Thanked 108 Times in 89 Posts	Re: In general terms, which is better, Plasma or LCD? Plasma for me and Pioneer to be specific, but now I'm just a bit disappointed that Pioneer have now dropped plasma on screen sizes below 50". They now have 32" to 46" in lcd. I will reserve judgment until I have seen them though. __________________ If we all threw our problems in a pile and saw everyone else’s, we’d grab ours back.

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bigbadmanbeard im new-break me in gently Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: A cave in Greece, great reception for broadband. Posts: 7 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: In general terms, which is better, Plasma or LCD? I've looked at the pioneer 32v and 37v and I must say for lcd screens they are impressive, and considering it's rare to get a plasma that small,I think we can let pioneer off. I wouldn't even entertainer an lcd at 46" no matter who makes it. The thing thats a bit off putting is the price, but if you can afford to pay for a 37" pioneer lcd which was over £1000 when I last checked, then you can easily afford a 42" panasonic plasma! I found one for what I thought was a bargain, think the place was Direct something,erm.. a ha yes Digital Direct! (hate it when your mind goes,sign of age or too many late nights out lol) Buy plasma and shop on line for a good price. It's the way forward .