plasma/lcd

[losixxx]

ok its time for a new TV
what have you got or recommend?? plasma or lcd.
im torn between the 2 have been looking at the panasonic 37ldx70 plasma but not sure, not going to be using sky HD or blueray or connecting ps3/xbox but possibly a nintendo wii.....

[Lee]

Plasma is still better than lcd more depth/sharper colours, better blacks etc.

In the coming years lcd will be the one to have but for now go for plasma

Pioneer are fantastic

[Richard Lowe]

Originally Posted by Lee

Pioneer are fantastic

And a bit spendy

I really like my Panny TH37-PX70 plasma, the scart inputs are a bit poo but if you stick to the HDMI/Component inputs it's really good

[Nick Goodall]

Go and look at the two back to back in Curry's or similar shop - That's the only way you can really see the difference in picture quality.

The difference between LCD and Plasma is pretty big, and I personally prefer LCD's - They seem brighter and due to not having a glass screen you don't get reflection or anything if you have the curtains open and TV on during the day.

I've had my Sony LCD for about 2 years now and it's been superb, looks great even at a 70 degree angle.

Guess it all comes down to personal preference (and budget of course) but i'd suggest going to look at the two around your budget and see what YOU prefer as everyone has an opinion but it's not always right

[Southwell]

I'd be wary of in store displays, they are rarely the quality it will be on it's own. Small shops or specialists are probably the way to go to see what a tv looks like.

[craigosh]

Cant go wrong with a Samsung.

We have the r37, it think, one of last years models, and its ace. I'm pretty fussy about monitors and TV's and i'm more than happy with this one. Blacks are decent, colors are good. Sound is pants though.. lol but thats what a hifi or surround system is for!!

Craig

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[Southwell]

I have the 40" version of this: http://www.samsung.com/uk/products/t...6r87bdxxeu.asp
My mate has the 32" one.
Imo it's a very good set, the PS3 and Wii look superb on it. My only niggle is the sound isn't amazing, it's good but wont set your ears on fire. It was given 5 stars on everything but sound on the reviews i read a while ago. It has 8000:1 contrast ratio, which is very good.

The full HD sets have just come down in price and the new Samsung has a 15000:1 contrast ratio, which is on par with plasma, but mine was £630 + £70 for a big glass stand from Dixons using some special codes

[losixxx]

looked at the newer version the le40m87 comes out very highly think its between those 2 really but not 100% sure (and i work in the trade ) lcd/plasma-plasma/lcd