What is the best big screen tv rear projection, LCD or plasma?
We will be buying a big screen tv (probably around 52″) soon and don’t know what is the best. We have heard that the plasma tvs don’t last as long and the ones we have looked at are higher in price. We are looking for something that is not huge in size like some of the rear projection models but want a big screen with good picture without an outrageous price. Any tips?
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I’m in the midst of shopping. We’ve always heard the plasma myth as well, but if you do research (thru reputalbe sources like Consumer Reports) turns out, thats a myth. LCD and Plasma are both made for the same number of hours of use (its like, 60,000 or 600,000 or something like that.).
Rear Projection, however, DOES have its limits. We bought a $2200 one in 2003 and it broke about 6 months ago. My hubby was so made he ran it over with my truck! It was huge and heavy and didn’t last. Definitely go flat panel.
LCD / PLASMA use different technologies but they are fairly similar in price. Its just about finding the best bang for your buck. We’re getting a 42″ Plasma for about $1500 at the end of the month.
i was in your position not long ago.i also wanted a wide screen and after comparing all three i found that for the price i got the rear projection.it is big but for the money it serves my purposes well.i couldn’t justify the price diffference for lcd and plasma.i would just suggest you go to the store that has all 3 kinds hooked up and ask a bunch of questions based on where you are going to locate it..you can see the picture much better from all angles with the lcd and plasma.
as far as the question of how long they last it all depends on how much you watch it.
It sort of depends on a few factors….
RP is ok if you are extremely limited on cash…
LCD is best if you have a well lit room. Because it is a backlit technology it shows better.
Plasma is best if you watch mostly at night or in a dimly lit room because it has better blacklevels becuase it doesn’t push light thru the screen. So the blacks look black not grey. The statement that most Plasma’s are EDTV is completely incorrect. Most are HD TV.
LCD’s now have reasonably priced 1080P models. Thats the horizontal line scans (1920×1080) That gives you more pixels (dots that make up the screen) meaning a more life like picture.
In summary:
Go with LCD unless you only watching at night or a dark room.
Best choice in models:
LCD: Sony – KDLV46XBR2
Plasma: Panasonic TH-50PX600U