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Originally Posted by Flash Walken
Yes, I understand the blink. I believe that Plasmas definitely have their place as a technology and are superior to LED/LCD in different applications.
However, GENERALLY, I would say for the average TV buyer that the cons associated with plasma outdo their positives for the general end consumer.
If you're taking into account your receiver, speaker position, mounting area, room size and light penetration, I could definitely see picking a Plasma (or projector) over LED/LCD. For general use though, I think LED is where it's at.
Source: I have owned plasma, LED and LCD, but am not a certifiable nerd when it comes to judging specifications. I kneel before the Zods of audio/visual wizardry.
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The cons of plasma are as mentioned here, direct sunlight sensitivity, slightly more expensive to run, in most cases bulky and not as sexy display cabinet.
The pros are better picture, smoother picture. Trust me the picture in a dark room is amazing, especially on a Kuro or the new Panasonics.
"receiver, speaker position, mounting area, room size" I am not so sure this matters as both are just displays. There is little display type will have to do with sound. Your point on light is valid.
My last post outlined what I believe to be the best general questions to ask when choosing. It is not at all comprehensive, but a start.
This is actually a good little segment on the death of Plasma:
http://cnettv.cnet.com/end-plasma-tv...-50160839.html
My personal opinion is that Plasma was killed off by mass consumerism. LED became thin, sexy, and good enough picture wise. The average joe will walk into a show room and see a Samsung 8 series and ignore the brick looking Plasma 9/10. Picture just doesn't matter anymore, its all good enough for most folks.
I don't know how many times I have been to a persons house and seen motion blur on and brightness set to max. I am not a snob but come on, how does that not give you a headache. At least Google your model and basic calibrate it GD!
But that's also why I am selling a Kuro right now and there are no takers. When you can get a Dynex 50" LCD for the same price why get a bulky old Kuro from 5 years ago. It's all the same right?
On the side, I am not a audiophile and I have trouble talking with them (vacuum tubes, really?), so I know how it may seem talking to us display guys.