Plasma telly question

[Lester]

I have my finger on the submit order button - what do you think?

http://homecinema.tiny.com/packages.php?prodid=12619

 

[Yaka]

prolly wrong place to ask, best to try www.homecinmachoice.com forums (click community tab)

im after the new and hard to find tosh 32" lcd widescreen telly me self.

 

[old.user4556]

I think that you wanna view it before you buy it, you only get what you pay for.

There is a vaguely helpful thread on it on AVforums. I've seen cheap plasmas and they're not impressive, although if you're not a purest then perhaps it doesn't matter.

I can't state enough that if you're spending over a grand on a new screen that you want to test it with your fav DVDs so you know exactly how it looks. test it with some dark scenes (Matrix, LotR:TT for instance) which will show up poor black/dark replication, noise and bad 'dot crawl' that you get on cheaper panels.

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[Lester]

Aye, I'd sort of decided to go to Richers and have a play. I'm worried about the pixel policy too tbh.

 

[old.user4556]

Plasma also suffers from screen burn, so if you're watching programs with logos in the corners you might wanna factor that into your purchase decision.

 

[Bullitt]

Yeah my mate was going to go for a plasma telly but decided against it because we often play multiplayer games, then go out to town or something leaving it on the menu screen - he feared screen burn so went for something else.

 

[caLLous]

How about turning the screen off when you go out? Or is that a stupid suggestion...

 

[Tom]

Screen burn isn't a major problem AFAIK. It comes from airport screens and the like, but you need to remember those things are on for several thousand hours in a short space of time. Don't worry about it, you'd have to have that logo on for 5 years for it to burn in.

 

[old.user4556]

On Plasmas, it is a concern Tom. Webby here dedicated to logo free TV for that very reason.

 

[Tom]

Hmmm, fair enough, I'm surprised at this, I rather think its a limitation of Plasma devices than a problem with the signal thats transmitted. Is this also a problem on LCD screens?

Broadcasters aren't going to remove the DOG. Branding is very important in this day and age.

 

[Bullitt]

How about turning the screen off when you go out? Or is that a stupid suggestion...

But that's like effort and stuff, fuck that.

Plus by menu I mean we pause games in progress or whatever. I would have got the plasma personally but was his choice. Meh.

 

[Trem]

Let me know if you are gonna sell your Samsung Lester. Wanna get me mum a widescreen so I can drag her kicking and screaming into modern day TV.

 

[Ch3tan]

I was very close to going the plasma / LCD route so I could enjoy HDTV when DVD's with it became available, and to use with the next generation of consoles. However the one's in my price range were shite. I quickly found that unless you could afford to spend nearly 2grand or more, you would have to compromise screen size or quality.

from Richer Sounds http://www.richersounds.co.uk/plasma-tv.htm

• Our third myth at least has some truth to it. This is that Plasma Screens are particularly susceptible to screen burn – this happens when a image is left in the same place on the screen for too long, like those pesky channel logos, and you’re left with a permanent residue of the offending image – It is true that Plasma screens are more susceptible than conventional televisions (mainly in their first 50-100 hours of use) however, at the time of writing, many models come fitted with a variety of features designed to eradicate screen burn. That said, it is probably a good idea not to leave it on all night and to ensure that the screensaver on your DVD player is switched on.

 

[jaba]

Just recently got a 42" plasma in my house and its fookin amazing, absolutely huge and looks sweet. My only problem with it is the colours, sometimes it just doesnt look quite right, the only one I have seen that seems to be able to get this right is the panasonic viera's which are just beautiful to watch. Mine has been left on a lot as it was an end of line model from currys (they leave them on all day every day) and hasnt suffered any form of screen burn so I wouldnt worry about that too much, also the guarantee you get with it as well is great, if anything goes wrong ever in the slightest they will take it back and get you another one
I would say if you have the space and dont mind the slightly off colours and little bit of pixelation then go for it, you definitely wont regret it, the look on peoples faces as they walk in the house is worth it alone!

 

[WPKenny]

I'd like a wall mounted flat screen but I always think....well the DVD player et all will still be sticking out a mile. so I stick with my ickle 32" for now.

 

[inactionman]

I have a 30" Medion LCD TV, also doubles as a monitor. Got it for £1100, it was a great purchase, better than my 6 year old sony Wega, shame you can't get that model anymore!

You have to be very careful with cheap TV's, generally you get what you pay for!

 

[Danya]

Most manufacturers won't cover you for screen burn in their warranty which is something to consider.

 

[Tom]

Had a chat today with a mate of mine who has a plasma. He says its not a problem unless you leave a channel with a DOG on for more than about 3-4 hours, which lets face it is unusual (unless you're watching an entire day of programming, like a 24 marathon etc).

 

[Sar]

I think plasmas look shit tbh. Picture quality looks like US tv - ie a touch fuzzy.

 

[old.user4556]

Depends a bit, the Pioneer top range jobby at £4k looks incredible (as does Sony top jobby around the same price), but i know what you mean.

42" is too small anyway

 

[Trem]

Had a chat today with a mate of mine who has a plasma. He says its not a problem unless you leave a channel with a DOG on for more than about 3-4 hours, which lets face it is unusual (unless you're watching an entire day of programming, like a 24 marathon etc).

Or Crufts.

 

[Ch3tan]

Or Crufts.

:touch:

I did laugh though