Need a 42 inch HDTV: plasma or LCD recommendations?
Plasma or LCD? We’re in the process of buying a new TV. We want a wall mount in the 42 +/- inch range. I’m hearing conflicting stories on LCD and plasma TVs but the LCD appears to be the better choice. Opinions?
Answer #1: Check out CNET. They’ve always got good info on this kind of stuff. I’m obsessed with DLP.
Answer #2: LCD’s are really closing the gap. We have a Plasma, my brother has an LCD. Honestly, the difference isnt that huge, but the price difference is.
Answer #3: I just got a new Samsung 40″ LCD. A new model just came out so I got the “old” one for $1450. Perfect size for my living room. I love it. Plus its not a huge piece of equipment
I keep hearing about Plasma wearing out after long usage. Not sure if thats correct about new ones, but it seems the industry is leaning towards LCD now. DLP is great if you want a bigger set for less money.
Answer #4: I’m looking at a Sharp 37 in. LCD TV/Integrated HDTV, AQUOS® Liquid Crystal Television, Widescreen for $1530. Just remember to get the most out of your system, HDMI cables are needed. They run anywhere from 50-100 bucks for 3 feet. Not sure if cable/sat companies offer these with their HD packages.
Answer #5: I fell in love with the 60″ panasonic LCD at best buy…. I just don’t have $7000 to buy it.
Answer #6:Â You can purchase an inexpensive, good quality HDMI cable from monoprice or bluejeans. As far as LCD or plasma, I have a Samsung LCD and I love it. A friend of mine has a Pioneer plasma and I was disappointed by the picture, although I’m pretty sure it’s not properly calibrated.
Answer #7: I have LCD 42″ Sony Grand Wega…I paid $1700 earlier this year, you can pick up it for $1200 or less now. I love it.
Answer #8: I bought a flat panel Panasonic 42-inch plasma last week and had it installed on a swivel bracket on the wall. It is sweeeet. Very happy with it thus far.
Answer #9: It’s all about what type of room you are putting it in.
Plasma’s have a truer “black” than LCD’s, but I personally find the LCD screen to be much brighter. If you are buying it to put in a dark room, as a sort of movie room, Plasma might be a better bet. For us, we were putting it in our family room, which has a lot of windows and therefore a lot of glare, and the LCD screen’s brightness really helps minimize glare.