Plasma Dlp Lcd

Plasma Dlp Lcd

What is the difference between DLP LCD & Plasma?

What is the difference between DLP LCD & Plasma also 1080i, 1080p and 120Hz. I'm really interested in the Mitsubishi 73" DLP 1080p tv but a guy at Best Buy said they were eliminating all the DLP's because the light bulb cost $200.00 and goes out every 18 to 20 months, but I love the huge screen and willing to sacrifice replacing that bulb. I was told that with the Plasma's and LCD's that they get hot and warm up a room. What should I go for and which tv would you buy if you wanted the biggest tv with good picture resolution ?

You're getting a serious mix bag of information.

1080p = progressive image, so each time an image is drawn on the screen every vertical line is drawn; this produces a better image but requires more bandwidth (so right now isn't used very often)

1080i = interlaced image, so each time an image is drawn on the screen every other vertical line is drawn (each half set is known as a field); because the way the human eye works we can get away with this visually. This is far more common.

60Hz vs 120Hz vs 240Hz are all refresh rates. These come into play for LCD TVs only. The lower the number the worse the TV is at fast motion (sports and action movies). The higher the number the better it is, but the more it will cost you. Plasmas and DLPs work differently so its not an issue for them.

For the biggest TV with a great image, I would go Plasma myself. But if budget is a major issue, then I'd likely go LCD. DLP is a good technology, but its still rather bulky and well there is the whole bulbs burning out issue, so I'm just not a fan.

DLP is the most cost effective way of going with really large screens. Samsung and Mitsubishi are the last manufacturers to still make the rear projection DLP. As you were told, they are dying off and soon only front projection systems will exist for DLP. But you should be able to buy bulbs for a while to come. I would go Samsung over Mitsubishi myself, for picture quality. Lamp lifespans are all over the place. Some can go as quickly as a year, others 3-4 years, and there are some that claim they get a good image for 6-8 years. It mainly depends how much you watch TV. So what you do save in the short run, you might end up paying for in the long run (again depending on how much you watch).

LCD - is the everyman HDTV. It is cost effective, hence its popularity. It is also lighter than Plasma. It tends to draw less power than Plasmas as well. It has a matte finish so is useful for rooms that have too much ambient light which can not be controlled. LCD whites are a bit brighter than Plasma whites (but how often do you crank your brightness to 100%). LCDs are considered better for gaming (but I don't think you'd be disappointed with gaming on a Plasma). LCDs are sharper in SD (think evening news instead of film); this isn't a good vs bad, its just a personal preference thing.

It has problems with fast motion though. That is why you see ones advertised with 120Hz refresh rates. This does not come close to Plasma though. So they aren't as good for fast motion (sports and movies).

Plasma - they have better blacks, contrast, and motion blur. They are better TVs, but you must pay a premium for them. Images look smoother. They have grader ranges in blacks/whites so you get greys instead of clumps of black and white. The colors in Plasmas tend to have more "pop" to them; this isn't a good vs bad thing, its just personal preference. Plasmas are great for fast motion (sports and action movies).

Plasma's are glass though so are glossy. They can have reflection issues if you are in a room with lots of light that you can't control (you can't turn off the lights and you don't own any blinds). Also for SD viewing they are a bit "softer" (think more like film less like the evening news). This isn't a good vs bad thing, its personal preference. Most plasma owners get used to it and don't mind it.

They do have to be conditioned. The gasses of new Plasmas need to be conditioned. All you have to do is keep the brightness/contrast cranked way down for the first 100 hours, then optimize, and you'll have a TV that blows LCD out of the water.

Plasma myth (1) - They experience burn-in. This is BS, those days are gone. Just condition the gasses and then use it as normal and you're fine. Also, the better sets have built-in features to prevent this (on top of the technology just generally being better now than say 5 years ago).

Plasma myth (2) - They have short life spans. This is more BS. You can leave your Plasma on 24/7 for 34 years before killing it. So do you think you'll still want/own the same TV in 15 years, let alone 30?

Plasma myth (3) - They won't work in high altitude because of problems for the gasses. This is again no longer an issue. Current Plasmas can be purchased and used in mile high Denver, and above, so you'll be fine where ever you are (unless you're living in the Himalayas).

Plasma vs LCD - One important note though is TV size. In 42" and above you see and get the benefit of the Plasma advantages. But 40" and smaller and the benefits are diminishing. So if you're going way smaller than LCD is likely the better option.

Plasma brands - Pioneer Kuro Elite is the best, followed by Pioneer Kuro. But these can cost as much as a small car. Panasonic Viera is the next best and is much more cost effective. Then I would go with Samsung.

LCD brands - I would stick with Samsung, Sharp Aquos, and Sony (but only Sony if its on sale, otherw

The Next Generation TV Plasma Or LCD

Today's market is filled with different sizes, models and manufactures to fulfill any movie watcher needs in today's world, there are so many choices that most people are confused. There is a wide range of sizes, manufactures, models and screen choices available which would fulfill the movie bug needs these days, that is why we are so confused about what is the best tv to purchase. If you are one of those people that loves to watch DVD's you need to make sure you look at the ratio of a plasma television screen, this is very important to consider.

The war between plasma and LCD continues with many people, it is almost like the war between PC and Apple users. The new LCD televisions are High Definition Television ready and digital television ready which will make these types of TV last much longer down the line as the HDTV signal becomes more widespread in homes. LCD televisions are now available at increasingly lower prices, and the smaller units are available for as low as two hundred dollars with several retailers. Many of the large manufacturers of electronics have created technology such as LCD screens, some of these companies are Sony, Samsung, Phillips, Toshiba and Panasonic, even computer system manufactures are getting into the TV market, Dell has created TVs that compete with other electronic giants.

Watching a show on HDTV explains why so many people are switching to this type of technology, you realize how the older type of TV picture clarity is not what you thought it was. HDTV has brought a new way of watching TV, plasma screens are crisp, sharp images and when the HDTV signals becomes more prevalent more and more channels and households will be able to enjoy it. The large size and high definition capability are just a few of those great features HDTV televisions.

The viewing angle in DLP is big. The plasma screen is a streamlined picture-frame screen that has a 160 degree viewing angle, the screen is evenly illuminated across the screen and it has no curvature. These types of televisions provide a much clearer image which will make your investment of this new type of tv a sound one. Bigger is not always better, and a certain distance must be maintained between the plasma TV and the viewing area for optimal viewing experience.

The plasma display is unsurpassed because of the aspect ratio of 16:9 and the incredible resolution of 1366 x 768. They have great resolution and incredible color definition. Using the display resolution of 1024x768 gives the TV a picture that is sharp and crisp and an almost 3D effect. Plasma TV allows you to experience high resolution HDTV and DTV signals with exceptional color accuracy.

As time goes on and the manufacturing costs diminish the prices will start to drop on plasma TVs and the cheap plasmas will be introduced which will cost in the $800 - $1200 range, and as technology get better the screen size will start to grow and the screen will get larger for less. You want the model with the right size and weight to look and fit right into your space. While quality is important size and color are equally important.

In setting up the environment for your plasma TV, a primary consideration is to determine the screen size to match the floor plan or available space where the plasma will be displayed.

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