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Jagamus Pr
So, I've been working on some spec to try to find a good deal on a TV. I have a few requirements, though...
- The TV must be 1080p (and actually display at 1920x1080 or 1920x1200)
- At least 42 inches, though bigger is better.
- As cheap as possible, but no sceptre brand unless they've gotten better since I bought my monitor.
Size, weight, type of TV, all not concerns. I have no preference on the technology. A 1080p projector, rear projection TV, LCD or Plasma TV would all work just as well for me.
My question is, where can I go to compare deals and browse TVs? I've tried best buy's website, walmart's website, newegg, circuit city, ABC Warehouse and others. Is there a de facto website to go to? Does anyone know of any phenomenally good deals? I'm not above used TVs (that work) from craigslist, etc or reliable refurbs/open box.
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Phenomenally good deals = stolen goods. Don't go there.
Best Buy has good deals on their sale items. And they will price match major competitors. So they are a reasonable place to go. You could also check out J&R.
To meet your size, resolution, and price demands, you need to go Plasma. You're not going to find a decent LCD with those desired parameters. But you can find a really great Plasma 42" right at your budget limit.
The Panasonic VIERA S1 Series TC-P42S1 42-Inch 1080p Plasma is listed at $790 on Amazon right now. I think that's about as good a price as you'll get on that. And that is a top flight HDTV through and through. You get all the Plasma advantages (perfect fast motion playback, vivid colors, true blacks, and deep contrast), you get Panasonic reliability (the top dog in Plasma right now), and a good price (to get a comparable quality LCD, you'd need an LED LCD with 120Hz refresh rate at least, which would be well north of $800).
Honestly I think that's the single best TV you can get for your specs. Other sets would require a compromise in quality in some sense or the other, OR, would require you up your budget.
Phenomenally good deals = stolen goods. Don't go there.
Best Buy has good deals on their sale items. And they will price match major competitors. So they are a reasonable place to go. You could also check out J&R.
To meet your size, resolution, and price demands, you need to go Plasma. You're not going to find a decent LCD with those desired parameters. But you can find a really great Plasma 42" right at your budget limit.
The Panasonic VIERA S1 Series TC-P42S1 42-Inch 1080p Plasma is listed at $790 on Amazon right now. I think that's about as good a price as you'll get on that. And that is a top flight HDTV through and through. You get all the Plasma advantages (perfect fast motion playback, vivid colors, true blacks, and deep contrast), you get Panasonic reliability (the top dog in Plasma right now), and a good price (to get a comparable quality LCD, you'd need an LED LCD with 120Hz refresh rate at least, which would be well north of $800).
Honestly I think that's the single best TV you can get for your specs. Other sets would require a compromise in quality in some sense or the other, OR, would require you up your budget.
What's the best kind of Televisions for gaming?
John
Well I've been looking through Google reading all the opinions that are about the best TV's for gaming.
I have always believed that LCD/LEDs are the best televisions for gaming. Recently though I have been reading about something called "input lag". And I have been seeing that a lot of people say Plasma televisions are better for gaming as they have refresh rates of 600hz with this gaming mode or something. I heard the Plasma TV also have burn-in or something where an image can become burned into the television if left on too long (such as the HUD), but I have also read that new models aren't so bad.
What's your opinion for the best gaming TV? Panasonic or LED/LCD. And what size do you recommend? My TV at the moment is an Full HD LCD 42". But I'm getting a new TV for myself. Thanks.
Answer
Plasma TVs are MADE for gaming, sports, and action movies. They have true black colors, giving the overall picture a darker look than LCD and LEDs. They are not energy efficient, costing about $35 a year to run one. The have a glass screen, causing glare if there is a light source opposite of the TV. They are the least expensive TV to buy, and are great for many things. They have a 600hz refresh rate, giving smooth motion control in all programming (thus making it good for gaming and sports). The burn in issue is a problem of the past. They're equipped with an anti-image retention device, which will flush the gases to eliminate any still picture that would have been left in it.The weight of a 50" plasma is usually under 100 pounds. Plasma TVs start in 42" (price $400+) and go up from there. An average price of a good 50" 1080p plasma is $800.
LCD and LED TVs are identical in the way the colors are produced. The ONLY difference between the two is the light source. LCD uses fluorescent lighting, while LED uses LED lights on the edge or back of the screen. They will have brighter colors than a plasma, but they will not achieve true black colors. They have a matte (plastic) screen, eliminating some glare problems. They come in 60hz, 120hz, and 240hz. It's difficult to find TVs with 240hz, plus the naked eye typically cannot tell the difference. The lower refresh rate makes gaming and sports a little blurry at times. They are more energy efficient that plasma TVs. It will cost about $20 a year for an LCD and about $16 a year for an LED. The lifespan on LCD and LED TVs is about a year or two longer than a plasma. The weight of a 55" LED is around 70-80 pounds. The price for a 55" Samsung LED Smart TV typically runs about $1500. LEDs are the most expensive.
The programming you watch and the room you're putting it in are going to determine which type of TV that would suite your needs the best.
The energy consumption dollar amounts I gave are based on 50"-55" TVs, with smaller TVs being less expensive.
Only buy name brand TVs, or you'll suffer some serious quality issues. Only buy Samsung, Panasonic, Sony, or LG. The Sharp Quattron is also an excellent LED TV. For plasma, Panasonic is the top making, with Samsung following closely. Samsung and Sony make great LED and LCD TVs. LG makes pretty good TVs, but the other brands I named tend to have better pictures, in my opinion.
3D technology varies depending on brand. Most brands use an active 3D technology where the glasses lenses shutter back and forth. You can get a 3D Samsung 1080p plasma 51" for about $900. A 3D Samsung 55" LED is about $1600. LG uses a passive technology for 3D, allowing you to use the movie theatre glasses, unlike with the passive technology. Active 3D will allow for a full HD 1080p signal, while passive will not.
Plasma TVs are MADE for gaming, sports, and action movies. They have true black colors, giving the overall picture a darker look than LCD and LEDs. They are not energy efficient, costing about $35 a year to run one. The have a glass screen, causing glare if there is a light source opposite of the TV. They are the least expensive TV to buy, and are great for many things. They have a 600hz refresh rate, giving smooth motion control in all programming (thus making it good for gaming and sports). The burn in issue is a problem of the past. They're equipped with an anti-image retention device, which will flush the gases to eliminate any still picture that would have been left in it.The weight of a 50" plasma is usually under 100 pounds. Plasma TVs start in 42" (price $400+) and go up from there. An average price of a good 50" 1080p plasma is $800.
LCD and LED TVs are identical in the way the colors are produced. The ONLY difference between the two is the light source. LCD uses fluorescent lighting, while LED uses LED lights on the edge or back of the screen. They will have brighter colors than a plasma, but they will not achieve true black colors. They have a matte (plastic) screen, eliminating some glare problems. They come in 60hz, 120hz, and 240hz. It's difficult to find TVs with 240hz, plus the naked eye typically cannot tell the difference. The lower refresh rate makes gaming and sports a little blurry at times. They are more energy efficient that plasma TVs. It will cost about $20 a year for an LCD and about $16 a year for an LED. The lifespan on LCD and LED TVs is about a year or two longer than a plasma. The weight of a 55" LED is around 70-80 pounds. The price for a 55" Samsung LED Smart TV typically runs about $1500. LEDs are the most expensive.
The programming you watch and the room you're putting it in are going to determine which type of TV that would suite your needs the best.
The energy consumption dollar amounts I gave are based on 50"-55" TVs, with smaller TVs being less expensive.
Only buy name brand TVs, or you'll suffer some serious quality issues. Only buy Samsung, Panasonic, Sony, or LG. The Sharp Quattron is also an excellent LED TV. For plasma, Panasonic is the top making, with Samsung following closely. Samsung and Sony make great LED and LCD TVs. LG makes pretty good TVs, but the other brands I named tend to have better pictures, in my opinion.
3D technology varies depending on brand. Most brands use an active 3D technology where the glasses lenses shutter back and forth. You can get a 3D Samsung 1080p plasma 51" for about $900. A 3D Samsung 55" LED is about $1600. LG uses a passive technology for 3D, allowing you to use the movie theatre glasses, unlike with the passive technology. Active 3D will allow for a full HD 1080p signal, while passive will not.
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