Plasma, DLP, LCD, etc any opinions on what to get ?

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TigersHere

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I wanted a plasma and I do game and run the PC through my TV so burn I worry about.
I was told a new LG model has double life and burn protection but not sure about the Brand.
Then there is LCD and DLP
I really want a thin widescreen so it seems LCD or plasma are the two optins
but i worry about getting damage from static images being displayed too long

Just any 'expert' on video I would love some feedback before i drop the $$ into something like this
I at times can plan xbox for hrs on it and the HUD is of course static and would not
want that burned into the screen.
If that LG claim is accurate I guess that's solved but I don't trust the hype, lol

Thanks
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If by "thin" u mean you want a flat panel, then your two choices are plasma and LCD. Plasma is cheaper by the inch, but is suseptable to burn in, whereas LCD isn't. With hours of fixed image ( a pause or an background for too long ) you might want to stay away from plasma.

Check out www.avsforums.com
 
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If you want "pretty thin" then DLP fits. Samsung makes nice models from 42" - 71"

A 46" DLP is only around 70 pounds and IIRC about 18" deep. GottaDeal has a last-year model 46" linked that's under $1,600 (720p, so your PC would use something like 1024x768 or a custom widescreen resolution near that).
 
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The new plasma models are not nearly as susceptable to burn in as the early models. Many models have 60,000+ hour HALF life. Which is approaching the expected lifespan of a LCD. Frankly, if you want large and flat, plasma is the way to go. If you don't need flat, DLP or LCD RP will both have very similiar pictures with PQ being on a model by model basis.

One thing I would check out is how easy it is to color correct the TV. I have seen some new RP that are pretty far off what they should be
 
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Can't get much thinner than a projector screen or a blank wall ;)

If you have a room that you have good light control over and want a movietheater type environment (it's quite fun) then check out projectors.

:thumbsup: to AVSforum.

Go out and look at some different technologies to see if you're bothered by any of the drawbacks (rainbows for DLP etc)

What's your budget?
 
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Cattlegod

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DLP, esp if you are going to hook a static image up to it (such as a computer like i have).
 
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teckmaster

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since DLP and LCD are immune to burn in, look that way. The only other problem with plasma other than burn-in, is the maintenance costs if something malfunctions. I work in the Rent-To-Own industry and we won't even consider Plasma because we know the maintenance on them is ridiculous.
 
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Jeraden

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Some DLPs aren't good for gaming as they have "gaming lag". Samsung's are particularly bad at it.
 
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DaveSimmons

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That Toshiba refurb looks pretty good, and is $300 cheaper than the brand-new Samsung at GottaDeal.

Feature-wise they are about the same, so it's up to you whether the extra 2" of screen and 9 months warranty are worth $300.

Some DLPs aren't good for gaming as they have "gaming lag". Samsung's are particularly bad at it.
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Good point, I haven't seen anything on the Toshiba but it probably has the same problem. For the Samsungs I've read you can fix the lag by using an analog 480i connection from your console instead of a progressive 480p
 
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TigersHere

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thanks for the great input

I was told samsung was the best dlp but will check that game lag. I will be doing tons of xbox and when the 360 comes out I will be playing that a lot.
Other than that I leave my tv on 14 hrs a day pretty much. I would prob use the old set when I am not inthe living room just to not use it as a stereo ya know.

DLP surely will save the $$

I am going to a store Monday maybe and see one for myself. It's 35 miles to even find a store as I live where they pump the sunshine in, lol

and I do for hrs run the PC direct into a DVD recorder which is connected to the composite of my TV. I fear the plasma might get bad burn in. If the LG does indeed have protection .......but it's their latest and not sure if they is feedback to back the claim on that. Plus I think it's going to be twice a DLP in price.

Again thanks for the tips as this is not money you really want to just waste.
If it was just movies plasma would prob be the choice but it's not going to be

Thanks
Tiger


 
mindmaniac

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Originally posted by: YOyoYOhowsDAjello
Can't get much thinner than a projector screen or a blank wall ;)

If you have a room that you have good light control over and want a movietheater type environment (it's quite fun) then check out projectors.

:thumbsup: to AVSforum.

Go out and look at some different technologies to see if you're bothered by any of the drawbacks (rainbows for DLP etc)

What's your budget?
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Would you recomend a DLP projector? I'm thinking about going that route since prices are so low, and contrast ratio seems pretty good even on $900 inFocus projectors with 4,000 hr bulb life. I would like to still be able to watch tv on it so that makes me lean towards actually getting a tv.
 
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TigersHere

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the new LG has 60,000 hrs and the 'supposed' burn protection and a 5000-1 contrast which is very good, excellant
I just think I might have to go some form of LCD as I use a lot of PC/Gaming at times. I might o months and then months where I use one of the other every day. Actually think the gaming would be ok. So many plasmas have PC inputs and if it's damaging why would they ?
Dells has it if I recall. Dell actually has a buttload of inputs
I see all of the awards for the dell but i go and read user feedback and from
that i hear they are 'crap', lol
 
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Originally posted by: mindmaniac
Originally posted by: YOyoYOhowsDAjello
Can't get much thinner than a projector screen or a blank wall ;)

If you have a room that you have good light control over and want a movietheater type environment (it's quite fun) then check out projectors.

:thumbsup: to AVSforum.

Go out and look at some different technologies to see if you're bothered by any of the drawbacks (rainbows for DLP etc)

What's your budget?
Click to expand...

Would you recomend a DLP projector? I'm thinking about going that route since prices are so low, and contrast ratio seems pretty good even on $900 inFocus projectors with 4,000 hr bulb life. I would like to still be able to watch tv on it so that makes me lean towards actually getting a tv.
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I'm loving my Infocus 4805 :)

It looks very good for DVDs and it's nice for computer gaming too.

You really need a dark room though (like dark enough that you'd have a very hard time reading a book with the level of ambient light in the room as a rough brightness level). If you can't get close to total darkness your picture isn't going to look as good.

If you have a light controlled room though, it's a great way to get a high quality huge image for not much $$$.
 
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