I don’t know why people won’t consider DLP - if you are hanging the TV on wall the it is LCD vs Plasma but if it is going in place of old tv then DLP is way to go becuase it is less expensive and picture absolutely rocks. Don’t you agree?
Answer #1: DLP is fine, but doesn’t have the wide viewing angle. DLP is a great technology, especially for the mega-huge sets (60″), but it still fails to match LCD or Plasma in terms of brightness or viewing angle. One of my favorite things about my LCD is that I can see it clearly and brightly, even from extreme angles. Makes it great for having a bunch of people over to watch a game.
Answer #2: I agree: I shoot HD and prefer DLP. Unless you want to hang it on a wall, DLP is the way to go. I have a 61-inch Samsung thats 3 years old and this viewing angle is not a horizontal issue…its a verticle issue. In my room the seating spans about 100 degrees and the picture is no worse at either end. However, if you stand up the quality dips a touch.
Who watches TV standing up?
Buy the largest TV you can afford or have room for. If you pass up on a 56-61 inch DLP for a 42 inch Plasma or LCD, and room or preference to hang it on a wall isn’t an issue, you’re making a mistake in my opinion.
My 61-inch set now looks a lot smaller than it did when I bought it. Always get the biggest screen you can afford and if you have to move to DLP to get it, because you’ll spend a lot more for a plasma thats really big, make the move. You won’t be sorry.
Answer #3: I asked this question a while ago and my buddy ended up getting a rear projection LCD 61 inch floor model that was retured at Best Buy. He bought it for 1900 and got a 500 dollar best buy card also – Can’t beat that deal. That TV is beautiful. You really can’t go wrong.
Answer #4: I went to buy the Panasonic 50″ plasma the other day and changed my mind when I saw the Samsung 46″ LCD. Sharper, brighter picture IMO. Best Buy was asking $2995, but I found it online for $1950 delivered and no tax. I also asked several people in the TV department what they thought had the best picture and they said the Sony or Samsung LCD. (same screen and the Samsung was much less expensive) I called Directv and asked them what it would cost me to get HD from them and they said $99 for the receiver rental and $10 a month. I asked if they could give me the receiver for free, and they said they would.
Answer #5: I had it explained to me like this: that plasma is better in low light viewing ares and will provide deeper, sharper blacks. LCD is better in lighted viewing areas. One of the factors in play is that the plasma has a glass screen like a regular TV and is more susceptible to glare. The LCD has a sort of matte finish which cuts glare. I’m also told that the issue of limited screen life for plasmas is no longer applicable. They last something like 40,000 hours which is something like 27 years if you watch it four hours a day 365 days a year. I have been shopping for a 42 inch set lately and haven’t settled on one, but the Samsungs look the best to me for picture quality.
I should just record this stock answer since it comes up so often. I’ve got both – one 37″ LCD and one 50″ plasma. Both HD, both manufactured around the same time. Here’s how I break them down:
- Size – both slim, the plasma is much heavier than the LCD
- Brightness – the plasma is brighter (by far), but the glass screen is reflective, whereas the LCD is not
- Response time – LCDs are a bit less responsive than plasma displays, only really a problem if you’re going to watch things with constant movement (didn’t notice it so much in sporting events, but a problem with some video games)
- Color depth – Plasma had better color depth (better black levels) than the LCD
- Viewing angle – you get almost 180 degrees out of the plasma, considerably less with the LCD
- Burn-in/longevity – Plasmas are greatly improved over what they were, and you can be sure that either will outlast it’s technology usefulness (or break before they had a chance to die from use 
LCD here if you plan on watching something with very static images (like all-day stock ticker, or closed-captioning)
For my money, I like the plasma better, but LCDs have been creeping up. I don’t think you can go wrong with either unless weight, ambient lighting, or burn-in are serious considerations to you. Whatever you do, avoid the DLP or other projection sets (due to replacing bulbs and bulb costs) unless you need more than a 50″ display.
Answer #6: Please take a look at the new-gen Sony. The 60″ model number is KDS-R60xbr2, the 70″ is KDS-R70xbr2, they’re incredibly clear for extra large screens. I would suggest Sunday while there broadcasting a game in HD. Their LCD and crisp, plasma naturally has a slight edge on brightness, however these sets will blow your socks off. Prices on the 60″ run between $3200 and $4300 on-line. The 70″ runs over $5000 to $6500. There’s a large gap in price for 10″… I’m going to go with the 60″.
Answer #7: I shoot HD and prefer DLP. Unless you want to hang it on a wall, DLP is the way to go. I have a 61-inch Samsung thats 3 years old and this viewing angle is not a horizontal issue – it’s a verticle issue. In my room the seating spans about 100 degrees and the picture is no worse at either end. However, if you stand up the quality dips a touch.
Who watches TV standing up?
Buy the largest TV you can afford or have room for. If you pass up on a 56-61 inch DLP for a 42 inch Plasma or LCD, and room or preference to hang it on a wall isn’t an issue, you’re making a mistake in my opinion.
My 61-inch set now looks a lot smaller than it did when I bought it. Always get the biggest screen you can afford and it is OK if you have to move to DLP to get it, because you’ll spend a lot more for a plasma thats really big. Make the move to DLP – You won’t be sorry.