Which is better...DLP or LCD

[308 Dave]

First off, stay away from Plasma.

Why?

[JTS]

Whats wrong with plasma? Had my Pioneer 52" for a while and no problems with it.

Edit: you beat me to the question 308Dave

[KRB]

for what its worth, I have a 47in Plasma Monitor that is awesome. They cost a ton less than a traditional tv with a built in tuner. My tv does not have a built in tuner, whats this mean? It means I have to have a outside source for a tuner. Dish Network, Direct TV, Cable, etc. I figured since I have always had dish at least for the last 10 years no problem. I hooked it up to the new HD Receiver and its the bomb. Great Picture, 1080P, does everything it needs to do. think I paid close to 1000.00 for it.

Just another option, I have had zero problems. I can also hook up my laptop straight thru my DVD USB port and use the tv as a computer screen.

[Brent]

I went with the 65" Mitsubishi DLP and love it. Works great for my setup. They also just came out with a 72" that is reasonably priced.

[Smart]

The only complaint I have heard about plasmas is the glare on the screen in a room with windows. My Dad's Pioneer plasma has this issue because his entire back wall is windows looking over the water. However, the picture is phenomenal.

Any truth to them "burning out" or having a specific life term? I've heard this as well but don't have any backup to the claim. I'd be interested to know any improvements that are different than the above as it would open the plasmas back up in my search.

[birkdog]

The reason I went with LCD over plasma is because plasma has a glass screen and LCD doesn't. I would have had issues with a glass screen with the positioning of the windows in our family room.

[JTS]

I don't know about the glare. I have shades (see through mesh type) on the windows but the light does not ever directly shine into the room anyways. That's what happens when living in the city and neighbors are 10 feet away. As far as picture and issues, none with the TV yet. 3 years old. I have many issues though with Comcast, Dish, and now ATT U-verse. Why ATT U-verse says they have a glitch with HDMI setups is beyond me, they didn't list that problem on their website when I ordered it. After long viewing times it is as if the signal starts to get lost and I have to reboot the dang DVR. LOL prickes.

[Smart]

Why ATT U-verse says they have a glitch with HDMI setups is beyond me, they didn't list that problem on their website when I ordered it.

[aggie82josh]

DLP's are great BUT, you have to replace the bulbs every 3 years or so, and they cost $300, if you do it yourself.

I just bought the samsung 4061f (40" 1080p LCD) and it has an awesome picture.

You just missed one of the 2 best times to buy TV's (Black Friday & the week before Superbowl Sunday)

If you plan on buying a tv from a retailer, you should look into Conn's. They guarantee they will have the best price.

[aggie82josh]

I wouldn't recommend going plasma, unless you are bound and determined to own a plasma.

Plasma's dont have the life of an LCD because plasma tv's are made up of gases. And with the gases comes a half life. The more you watch your tv, the more it will gradually become worse.

Another downfall of plasma's is images burning into the screen. For instance, if you are watching ESPN for a period of time, then change the channel, the ESPN logo will become a ghost image on your screen.

The also give off a lot of heat and cost more to opperate.

[Sackett]

Whats wrong with plasma? Had my Pioneer 52" for a while and no problems with it.

Edit: you beat me to the question 308Dave

For the reasons mentioned above. Glass screens=a lot of glare. Burn-in can occur.... They are a beautiful picture and i'm sure with newer models they'll correct the burn-in problems.

[JTS]

Yeah, they tell me on the phone with my call to tech support that there are "known issues" when using HDMI cable with their device. They ask me to use component cables? yeah right.

*** high tech cutting edge leading provider fortune 100 AT&T???? I am still trying to figure out a new acronym I can start calling AT&T.

[Smart]

*** high tech cutting edge leading provider fortune 100 AT&T???? I am still trying to figure out a new acronym I can start calling AT&T.

Verizon FIOS' biiiiaaatch....if you leave off the AT&T..

[deano70]

IMO it depends on the room you are wanting to place the monitor in. I chose the Panasonic 50" Plasma TH-50PX77U. Just bought it at Costco (different model number but same features TH-50PC77U plus Costco has a 90 day return policy as well as an additional 1 year warranty which extends Panasonic's 1 yr warranty by 1 yr.). This one has the new anti-glare screen and should work well in the family room (even with large windows to the right of the picture).

Main thing I can recommend is to do your homework and study your application before buying. These things are expensive no matter which route you go. TV was on sale (200$ off) so with tax, I spent the same as I would have ordering off the internet. They've pretty much solved the burn-in problem and the picture is advertised to last ~20,000 hours. Doing the math, you'd have to have it on for 8 hrs a day for ~9 yrs straight. They are a little warm so make sure it's ventilated.

Now I have to search for a home theatre system in a box (HTIB).

[JTS]

Now I have to search for a home theatre system in a box (HTIB).

Are you talking about the unit that has like 40+ tiny speakers in it? A sound bar? If so, I went with a yamaha one. Works great. Will look up model this evening if you want a referral on one.