Plasma vs. LCD The Showdown!

Question

We've finished our basement, and want to put a new tv down there. I've seen both Plasma and LCD. I'm looking for one that is 50 inches.

Answer 1

The best LCD tv's are

1) Sony Bravia XBR

2) Samsung Series 7

3) LG Scarlett

4) Sharp Aquos

The Plasma tv's are

1) Pioneer Kuro

2) Panasonic Viera

3) Samsung

Answer 2

If TV is in the basement go for a plasma. Way better colour and runs a lot smoother ( LCD 120 HZ VS  Plasma 480 HZ ). And with new plasma there is no more screen burn. If you can afford it purchase high end pioneer if not go with Panasonic, make sure it is full 1080P.

Stay away from Samung.

Answer 3

i suggest you get the best picture tv in the world at only 3999 its a pioneer go on the website for more info. also its plasma.

thanks

Answer 4

Is this for your MAIN TV viewing or for movies/parties?

There have been some great price reductions on small front-projectors.  These tend to NOT work well in a living room because windows/ambiant light is a problem. But a basement where you have total light control is perfect for a $1,500 projector.

Forget 50 inches - go 80 to 100.

Most people I know who have these, use the projector with a pull-down screen for movie nights/olympics/Superbowl. But they have a Plasma/LCD for standard TV watching.  (The bulbs in a front projector do not last so long.)

PLASMA vs LCD

Both are so good - I hesitate to recommend one over the other.  

What is more important - brand name.

For my main TV, it would be a Sony LCD, Sharp Aquous LCD, Pioneer Plasma, and Samsung Plasma.  These are the ones that 'fight' for best picture and the companies are in the business to stay so they make good equipment.

For any TV:

- Look at the number of inputs

- Can the remote "jump" to one input or another? (This is important)

- Do you have separate brightness/contrast/color settings for each input?

- Does the TV have optical output to feed a 5.1 receiver?

Dont forget - you will want to upgrade your CATV or Sat service to HD or it's kind of silly to buy a HDTV.  Add this to your budget.