LCD or Plasma HDTV -- What would you rather have and why?

[Caveman]

I'm looking to buy one in about a year, so I'm starting the research process now. No technology appears to be overly dominant although it looks like plasma is advancing faster (bigger picture available, etc)...

Any thoughts on these technologies?

 

[ed21x]

i was always under the impression that they were the same thing.... but i guess not

 

[Thor86]

Hmm...just guessing here, but there ain't no 50 inch LCDs on the market. But I would also guess that Plasma is nowhere near the resolution to LCDs. Someone correct me on these if I am grossly mistaken.

 

[Apex]

Are you talking LCD rear projection TV's (ie. Sony Grand WEGA and Panasonic PT-4xLC12) or LCD panel's (ie. Sharp Aquos LC-30HV2V)?

 

[Gunbuster]

DLP projector

LCD's are too small, plasmas look like ass up close

 

[ChrisIsBored]

45" LCD

edit: & DLP are still too new and too expensive... give them a few years before you buy a good one.

 

[Caveman]

I'm looking for something 32-40 inches and that can hang on a wall (4" depth or less). I'm willing to entertain projectors but I have no clue about this technology -- do you shine it on a white wall?

 

[Apex]

Well, no one currently makes a 32-40" LCD panel. The largest is the 30" Sharp.

If you have good light control, a front projection unit would work, but if you don't, go plasma.

 

[BuddyAtBzboyz]

Originally posted by: Caveman
I'm looking for something 32-40 inches and that can hang on a wall (4" depth or less). I'm willing to entertain projectors but I have no clue about this technology -- do you shine it on a white wall?

Well you can shine them on a white wall but getting a screen would be preferable however they are expensive so I would personally make my own. Check out
DIY Projectors Last time I was there they had an article on how to build yourself a screen for the projectors.