LCD or Plasma?
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my wife and i are thinking of replacing the tv in the hall at the end of the year...i'm thinking of going for plasma cos i heard that LCDs are more energy consuming...while she thinks the LCDs give a better resolution...and also, i worry about dead pixels...
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There is just one thing to remember: Plasma for movies, LCD for day to day use.
If you're worried about dead pixels, then no need to look here and there, plasma. -
the plasma craze is over
ppl now go for the more practical one -- LCD -
images look a hell lot brighter and sharper with LCDs..
screen sizes go bigger on plasmas..
biggest mama so far tho... projectors.. u just need a really dark room
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projectors not really practical...my bro-in-law has one installed and i don't really like the image...Originally posted by nOrmalbOi:images look a hell lot brighter and sharper with LCDs..
screen sizes go bigger on plasmas..
biggest mama so far tho... projectors.. u just need a really dark room
;D
anyone has verifications on LCD being energy consuming? -
I own a relatively large LCD tv, and after 2-3 hours use every night, its viewable surface is so hot, I swear I can boil water on that thing.Originally posted by Schwing:projectors not really practical...my bro-in-law has one installed and i don't really like the image...
anyone has verifications on LCD being energy consuming? I know eggs will start cooking at 32 degrees celcius, so I'm pretty sure this one will boil water. -
I dunno how LCD can actually produce heat.
Anyway, between LCD and Plasma i would go for Plasma.
Dead pixels in LCD is a whether it will happen or not at all. Usually if you manage to remain dead pixel free in the first 1-1.5 years, usually the screen will not get dead pixels.
Dead pixels are due to the manufacturing conditions.
Be sure to ask about their dead pixel policy when you decide LCD screen. As in, how that brand defines dead pixel or as to what degree they will replace the screen for you. Some brands are known to claim dead-pixel warranty but when it comes to actually servicing, they will claim that some dea pixels are actually not dead but just "off colour".
Some will not service the screen if your monitor only have 1-2 dead pixel.
My advice is that you go for branded LCD at the moment. They are really scared of people claiming dead pixels as replacing the screen cose almost as much as the TV itself.
For electric consumption, the typical 29-34 inch LCD is rated at 30-40W. This means you need to pay 20 cents per 25 hours of use (assuming electricity is 20cents per kWh. Currently it stands at 18 cents).
Plasma TV is IRREPAIRABLE once their lifetime is over.
Heavy users usually experience breakdown after 3-4 years use. Take this into accoutn. -
I still use projection TV cos the screen is big and it's standing on wheels so I can swift abit if the angle is not center to where I sit. So far 6 years liao, the condition is still very good. Now it is even more cheaper and also hard to find.
I saw once in someone place that a 42" Plasma with the screen kind of look weird, something like the ratio is out as you can see the person look shorter and fatter! I thing you need to look for a screen which is squarish. -
plasma tv show black colour better....
look out for important details like HDMI terminals and contrast ratio than the resolution....
plasma can last u like 10 years with normal everyday usage.. -
LCD/DLP projectors u mean ?Originally posted by Schwing:projectors not really practical...my bro-in-law has one installed and i don't really like the image...
anyone has verifications on LCD being energy consuming? -
woah! that is hot!Originally posted by ditzy:I own a relatively large LCD tv, and after 2-3 hours use every night, its viewable surface is so hot, I swear I can boil water on that thing. I know eggs will start cooking at 32 degrees celcius, so I'm pretty sure this one will boil water. -
i saw a segment of correspondent dairy on CNA and it featured an LCD tv manufacturing plant in Japan...the reporter mentioned that because LCD tvs are more energy consuming, they actually build a HUGE solar panel to bring down the electricity costs...Originally posted by Ponders:I dunno how LCD can actually produce heat.
Anyway, between LCD and Plasma i would go for Plasma.
Dead pixels in LCD is a whether it will happen or not at all. Usually if you manage to remain dead pixel free in the first 1-1.5 years, usually the screen will not get dead pixels.
Dead pixels are due to the manufacturing conditions.
Be sure to ask about their dead pixel policy when you decide LCD screen. As in, how that brand defines dead pixel or as to what degree they will replace the screen for you. Some brands are known to claim dead-pixel warranty but when it comes to actually servicing, they will claim that some dea pixels are actually not dead but just "off colour".
Some will not service the screen if your monitor only have 1-2 dead pixel.
My advice is that you go for branded LCD at the moment. They are really scared of people claiming dead pixels as replacing the screen cose almost as much as the TV itself.
For electric consumption, the typical 29-34 inch LCD is rated at 30-40W. This means you need to pay 20 cents per 25 hours of use (assuming electricity is 20cents per kWh. Currently it stands at 18 cents).
Plasma TV is IRREPAIRABLE once their lifetime is over.
Heavy users usually experience breakdown after 3-4 years use. Take this into accoutn.
irrepairable? but i'm sure that depends on what the fault is...right? and as for dead pixel, i guess it's something you cannot run away from in LCDs... -
i currently have a 44" projection tv...been using it for about 3 yrs...i'm quite happy with it, except that because of the layout of my flat, the distance between the tv and the couch is about less than 2 metres, a little too near...if it's a plasma or LCD, it'll be ard 3mOriginally posted by T.Ryousuke:I still use projection TV cos the screen is big and it's standing on wheels so I can swift abit if the angle is not center to where I sit. So far 6 years liao, the condition is still very good. Now it is even more cheaper and also hard to find.
I saw once in someone place that a 42" Plasma with the screen kind of look weird, something like the ratio is out as you can see the person look shorter and fatter! I thing you need to look for a screen which is squarish. -
They meant the energy required to MANUFACTURE LCD panels are more energy consuming. But LCD panels itself are not electricity consuming.Originally posted by Schwing:i saw a segment of correspondent dairy on CNA and it featured an LCD tv manufacturing plant in Japan...the reporter mentioned that because LCD tvs are more energy consuming, they actually build a HUGE solar panel to bring down the electricity costs...
irrepairable? but i'm sure that depends on what the fault is...right? and as for dead pixel, i guess it's something you cannot run away from in LCDs...
just go to the back panel of a TV, a CRT should be 70-120 W. An LCD hardly go beyong 50 W.
As for irrepairable PLasma, it is irrepairable once the tubes are gone.
Dead pixel in LCD as I said, if it happens early on, more will pop out. But if you manage to scrape thru first 1 to 1.5 or even 2 years without dead pixels you are safe.
My company has a 8 year old laptop... zero dead pixel at the moment. -
Just went to BEST Denki and compare the various brands of LCDs and Plasmas... Seems like LCDs for most brands except Sony do have quite a high emission of heat and quite hot using the back of my palm to feel... As for Plasmas, they are not as hot as LCDs...
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what are dead pixelsOriginally posted by ditzy:There is just one thing to remember: Plasma for movies, LCD for day to day use. If you're worried about dead pixels, then no need to look here and there, plasma. -
plasma use too much energy
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lcd.
lcd parts are easier and cheaper to repair and replace. plus the tech is more mature than plasma.
plasma once spoilt u can consider changing everything except the remote.
waht others said abt dead pixels is a common problem even with lcd monitors for computers. go for branded.