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Kavvy · 03-02-2013, 10:16 AM

I just bought a TV and this is what I found in my research. Others can correct me if I am wrong, but since it is an older technology (not worse, older),

For a cheaper price plasma will give:

Better Picture
Larger Size
Deeper Colors
Better Blacks
Same viewing angle from all angles - LCD's have viewing angles issues, some more extreme then others, with a Plasma, this doesn't exist (theoretically, meaning I am sure at some angle it would hit you). If your LCD is high up, that counts as a viewing angle if you don't/can't tilt it.
LCD's (depending on if their side or back lit) have brighter edges then centers, plasma don't have this problem.

All the "issues" for LCD's above would change from LCD TV to LCD TV, meaning some LCD's may not have any noticeable issue with one thing or any of the above, but theoretically they all have some degree of problem (as I understand it, someone can correct me if I am wrong).

Meaning if you want to spend $2000 on a TV, a $2000 plasma route is generally a better TV then a $2000 LCD. However,

They don't do well in high light areas, but as this is a basement, it should not be an issue
Must be Active 3D - no passive exist for plasma. However, if it matters, only active 3D is true HD 3D, passive cannot achieve true HD. I have one, I never use my 3D but I don't have kids, they may want to use it a whole lot more.
Heavier then LCD (still a feather compared to a tube TV)
Pixels burn out - buy a high end one, new technology makes this much less an issue. I am cautious with mine, but I don't know if I have to be. Some reports say this is 100% non-issue with new TV's, I don't know if this is true, and kids may leave the TV on a video game for days.

Hope it helps, from what I understand, everything I said is correct but feel free to call me out on it.

03-02-2013, 10:16 AM	#3
Kavvy Self Imposed Exile Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Calgary Exp:	I just bought a TV and this is what I found in my research. Others can correct me if I am wrong, but since it is an older technology (not worse, older), For a cheaper price plasma will give: Better Picture Larger Size Deeper Colors Better Blacks Same viewing angle from all angles - LCD's have viewing angles issues, some more extreme then others, with a Plasma, this doesn't exist (theoretically, meaning I am sure at some angle it would hit you). If your LCD is high up, that counts as a viewing angle if you don't/can't tilt it. LCD's (depending on if their side or back lit) have brighter edges then centers, plasma don't have this problem. All the "issues" for LCD's above would change from LCD TV to LCD TV, meaning some LCD's may not have any noticeable issue with one thing or any of the above, but theoretically they all have some degree of problem (as I understand it, someone can correct me if I am wrong). Meaning if you want to spend $2000 on a TV, a $2000 plasma route is generally a better TV then a $2000 LCD. However, They don't do well in high light areas, but as this is a basement, it should not be an issue Must be Active 3D - no passive exist for plasma. However, if it matters, only active 3D is true HD 3D, passive cannot achieve true HD. I have one, I never use my 3D but I don't have kids, they may want to use it a whole lot more. Heavier then LCD (still a feather compared to a tube TV) Pixels burn out - buy a high end one, new technology makes this much less an issue. I am cautious with mine, but I don't know if I have to be. Some reports say this is 100% non-issue with new TV's, I don't know if this is true, and kids may leave the TV on a video game for days. Hope it helps, from what I understand, everything I said is correct but feel free to call me out on it.