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  Anonymous
  Posted on:
  8th Jun 2007 08:42pm
  
  Last Post 30th Aug 2010
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  Discussion: Lcd versus plasma

  Plasma

  VERSUS

  LCD

  
  After a little investigation I know LCD outlasts Plasma screens.  Plasma is better at displaying darker colours and LCD is brighter.  Plasma is also generally cheaper.
  
  Who has experience in which one is best?  Should you choose Plasma or LCD or stick to the plain CRT (standard TV)?  Which one is best for watching normal broadcast TV and which one is best for DVD or HD-DVD?
  
  Finally I am interested for people to share their experiences in actually buying one of these.  Did you have to "deal"?  Any recommendations on how to choose the right screen?
  
  

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  jaxx
  Posted on:
  9th Jun 2007 03:33pm

  jaxx says: I rent a plasma, which I find is great, especially for watching the footy on. With this sort of technology, I wouldn't buy anything - I think renting is more flexible, and more secure (anything goes wrong, it's their problem) I upgraded from a rented CRT, because the rental company had a special offer, and it was cheaper to rent the plasma than the (smaller) CRT! I have a HD tuner, and find the reception is much better, especially for SBS and the ABC. As I understand it, if your viewing space is very bright, you might be better off with LCD, but I'm very happy with how the plasma screen performs in my situation.
  
  

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  squidina
  Posted on:
  9th Jun 2007 04:23pm

  squidina says: Have to agree with Jaxx. If you don't really need to upgrade your TV, it's more a "keeping up with the Joneses" thing, then hold off for a year or so. If you must get one now, then rent it with an option to upgrade at the end of the lease. The technology is improving, and prices are dropping, and this trend will only continue.
  
  I'm sticking with the good ol' CRT for now. I'm sure I'll upgrade at some point though, but not for the next year or so!
  
  Of course, if you do get a big new shiny tv, make sure to invite us all over to watch the footy, ok?!? =D
  
  

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  andy
  Posted on:
  20th Jun 2007 11:54pm

  andy says: I own a LCD and find no problems with it at all, I have heard all the stories of why each is better but at the end of the day it is what you prefer to look at that counts.
  
  

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  possiepye
  Posted on:
  22nd Jun 2007 08:48pm

  possiepye says: We have a Plasma and are very happy with it and have had no problems at all.
  
  

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  khamie
  Posted on:
  27th Jun 2007 10:02pm

  khamie says: i let my husband choose which one he likes the most.........and said LCD...... please!
  
  

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  coppas
  Posted on:
  9th Jun 2007 05:22pm

  coppas says: I was renting with mates we had a Plasma it was great but the mate who owed the TV was moving out so we hired a LCD to see the differences and we thought the LCD was better. So I went out and brought a LCD 6 mouths later I moved out and in the new place it was not as good worked out to be the light effected the quality if it. But is still better then the old CRT TVs
  
  

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  evlspcmk
  Posted on:
  10th Jun 2007 06:23pm

  evlspcmk says: im going to have to go with the LCD couple of my mates have plasmas and i gotta say they look nice but even my 32" LCD moniter looks nicer with a HD TV tuner card in it
  
  

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  Macca
  Posted on:
  11th Jun 2007 05:33am

  Macca says: Me and my dad are currently looking into getting a flatscreen tv to hang on the wall in the loungroom, especially since my current dvd collection has made its way well into the hundreds. Plasma was the big thing at first, but then LCD came out with their 'pro' - they last longer. Plasma are now hitting back, after losing a fair share of the market - they are clearer. If you compare the quality of an LCD tv to that of a plasma it is quite noticable, especially in HD and fast moving images - So those of you wishing to watch your favourite sporting matches, or settle down and experience a movie much like you're actually in the middle of the action then plasma is the way to go.
  
  

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  dook
  Posted on:
  14th Jun 2007 04:23pm

  dook says: i like plasma screens, it is best for both tv and dvd, however in the hd department i think lcd may just have it...
  i have bought a plasma screen, i got it with a set top box included, you choose the best for your home usage and availabiltiy of tv types, videos and dvd, also is it asetically pleasing to the eye with the rest of your furniture
  
  

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  Rick
  Posted on:
  15th Jun 2007 11:19am

  Rick says: i think the plasma is better and its cheaper i got one in my lounge room and its greats for sports and thats pritty much all i use it for but one of my mates has a lcd and he says its better but i cant really tell the difference maybe its just me or maybe i just dont know what to look for either way my vote goes to plasma
  
  

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