TV Plasma/LCD/LED advice

[MazdaFan]

Hi Guys

I'm in the process of shopping around for a new TV for my lounge. I currently have a 74cm Sony WEGA which I'm happy with, but I want to go the flat panel route. I've read a few threads on here about Plasma being better if you mainly watch TV or non HD content.

There are a few fairly large Plasmas I've seen on specials brochures recently, but they all seem to be HD Ready only, and not full HD, even though they have 3D capability. I currently use my TV to mainly watch DStv and I do have an HD PVR, with the occasional DVD being played through a fairly old generic brand DVD player. If I do go for a new TV I'll probably upgrade to Blu Ray/3D in due course.

So, with my setup, would a plasma cut it, or should I rather save up a little more and splash out on LCD/LED with full HD capability ?

Thanks in advance.

[audiomuze]

LCD/LED (in reality same thing, slightly different engineering) cannot compete with plasma where action/ fast movement is concerned.  Have a look at Hersch's and you'll find plenty Full HD plasmas at good prices, and a lot cheaper than LCD & LED.

[Crankshaft]

Plasma all the way.  I always feel like I'm watching a movie on a computer monitor when viewing an LCD.

[surfsup]

Take a look at the Samsung 50inch(ish) plasma. Good value and is Full HD. My dad got one from Makro in November for about R9000!

[audiomuze]

+1 Samsung

[ivman]

+1 Plasma
Have the Samsung 50 inch... Magic screen for the price..

[perfectionist]

If you intend going the bluray route at some stage then you should definitely go the full HD route.
I to have a Samsung and for me it's a wonderful unit. Samsung to tend to push the greens a little high which cannot be rectified by calibration but the eye cannot see this so its not a major concern.

[gifs]

I just bought myself a Samsung PS51D550 Full HD plasma and I am very happy.

Check out this awesome deal at R8099:
http://www.fotodiscountworld.com/catalog/product_info.php/cPath/287_289_412/products_id/1770

[GearSlave]

^^^ I got that exact same display and very happy with it. Prior to this I was firmly in the LCD camp but this display changed my mind about that. Mush better at SD than my old LCD was. I paid R11k for it though

Speaking of which, I bought this display at DionWired. Generally they match the price of other retailers, but I wonder what's the chances that they'll refund the difference after I bought the TV? What's the chances

[MazdaFan]

Thanks guys.

As far as longevity goes, is there anything to consider here ?

Would a Plasma operate longer than a LCD/LED panel ? Is there any maintainence issue here, like a Plasma needing to go in for recalibration or whatever (I'm a total noob to this - as you can see) ?

[gifs]

Thanks guys.

As far as longevity goes, is there anything to consider here ?

Would a Plasma operate longer than a LCD/LED panel ? Is there any maintainence issue here, like a Plasma needing to go in for recalibration or whatever (I'm a total noob to this - as you can see) ?

Nothing like that to worry about.

ONe thing to consider is the fact that plasmas in general are quite reflective. So if you have a bright sunny TV room, LCD might be a better bet.

[ViVoAudio]

^^^ I got that exact same display and very happy with it. Prior to this I was firmly in the LCD camp but this display changed my mind about that. Mush better at SD than my old LCD was. I paid R11k for it though

Speaking of which, I bought this display at DionWired. Generally they match the price of other retailers, but I wonder what's the chances that they'll refund the difference after I bought the TV? What's the chances

I think you get 21 days to find a cheaper price and ask for refund.

[MazdaFan]

Gee whizz, the Foto Digital World price is like 2 Grand cheaper than Cats Digital...... 

[GearSlave]

I think you get 21 days to find a cheaper price and ask for refund.

You sure? I don't want to go there and make my name (more) poopoo

[ViVoAudio]

You sure? I don't want to go there and make my name (more) poopoo

just phone them beforehand