led tv 720p vs 1080p image
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Answer
It all matters on your preferences. If you want a higher quality, better picture TV, then you'll want to get a 1080p TV with a higher amount of hertz (120+). Disadvantage is the price is higher. If you want a lower quality, lower hertz, but better cost then go for the 720p TV. It depends on do you want better picture for your TV/Games?
It all matters on your preferences. If you want a higher quality, better picture TV, then you'll want to get a 1080p TV with a higher amount of hertz (120+). Disadvantage is the price is higher. If you want a lower quality, lower hertz, but better cost then go for the 720p TV. It depends on do you want better picture for your TV/Games?
What type of tv is better: Plasma or LCD? & what size?
polish_pri
I'm looking to buy my first TV, I'm not sure what type of tv I should get. I went looking at the store and they both seem the same to me. The pictures looked the same and I really didn't see any major difference. I tried talking to the sales guy but he tried to sell me on huge tv that I really don't need.
Does anyone have any opinon on which is better? Any particular brand that is good?
Answer
Budget
One of the most helpful things you can do for yourself in buying an HDTV is establish your desired budget right off the bat. With a specific number (or range), you can quickly establish which television sizes and technologies may or may not be suitable for you.
TV Size
TV size matters first and foremost. If you look through various consumer and guru guides you will see that its essentially a consensus that you need not worry about high end features unless you are going to break 40" and more so 50". The reason being is that you can not see the advantages of those features in smaller sets.
The features I'm talking about are 1080p (vs 720p), 120Hz/240Hz (vs 60Hz, only applies to LCDs), LED (vs CCFL, only applies to LCDs), and Plasma (vs LCD). So in sets of 37" or less a CCFL 720p 60Hz LCD is actually what you want for the best bang for the buck.
LCD
( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liquid_crystal_display_television )
LCDs inherently suffer problems with motion playback. They suffer from motion blur (ghost trails). This is compensated for with the 120Hz/240Hz refresh rates. This feature helps out a lot, but is not 100%. And you are expected to pay a price premium for this add-on.
CCFL LCDs have muted colors, grey blacks, and so-so contrast. This is compensated for with the modern LED LCD. The LED backlight provides a massive jump in quality in regard to those 3 things. It brings it to a near Plasma/CRT/DLP level.
But again size matters and some of those issues aren't as glaring (if at all noticeable) if you go 37" or less.
Plasma
( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plasma_display )
Plasmas are inherently near instantaneous in their refresh rate. They are flawless in motion playback. While you might see some tagged with 480Hz or 600Hz sub-field motion drives, this is not a refresh rate. Its more so marketing to trick consumers (because of LCD's refresh rates). But in reality the technology just works quite differently (its more like your old CRT/tube set).
Plasmas inherently deliver vivid color, true blacks, and deep contrast. They do this right out of the box. They are a better overall image. And so you get a better image and perfect motion playback without having to pay anything extra.
Plasmas only suffer from many myths and misconceptions. The main ones being that they suffer from burn-in, they are more expensive, they have shorter life spans, and they are energy hogs.
Modern Plasmas do not suffer from burn-in. If you want be cautious condition them. On a new set keep the brightness and contrast turned way down for the first 100-200 hours of use. After that optimize and enjoy.
Plasmas are not more expensive than LCD rivals anymore. Any especially with LCDs needing high end features like 120Hz and LED backlights to compete. Those features often make LCD far more expensive to buy.
Plasmas do not have shorter life spans. The reputable brands will deliver models that are rated to 60,000 - 100,000 hours. That basically means that in 10 years time, at 8 hours a day, 365 days a year, you would only really see at most about a 10% loss in brightness. So the set is likely well useable for beyond 10 years.
Current Plasma models are now energy star certified. This means no more being power hogs against LCDs. They can match LCDs in this regard.
Brands & Models
( http://reviews.cnet.com/televisions/ )
For a Plasma stick with Panasonic first and foremost. They will hands down deliver the best image quality bang for the dollar. If that's just not for you, try Samsung or LG.
For LCD of 37" or less, I still prefer Panasonic. Just because of how the image looks. But that's mainly personal taste. Otherwise, for any size, also look at Samsung and Sony to start, but also LG, Sharp, and Toshiba.
Budget
One of the most helpful things you can do for yourself in buying an HDTV is establish your desired budget right off the bat. With a specific number (or range), you can quickly establish which television sizes and technologies may or may not be suitable for you.
TV Size
TV size matters first and foremost. If you look through various consumer and guru guides you will see that its essentially a consensus that you need not worry about high end features unless you are going to break 40" and more so 50". The reason being is that you can not see the advantages of those features in smaller sets.
The features I'm talking about are 1080p (vs 720p), 120Hz/240Hz (vs 60Hz, only applies to LCDs), LED (vs CCFL, only applies to LCDs), and Plasma (vs LCD). So in sets of 37" or less a CCFL 720p 60Hz LCD is actually what you want for the best bang for the buck.
LCD
( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liquid_crystal_display_television )
LCDs inherently suffer problems with motion playback. They suffer from motion blur (ghost trails). This is compensated for with the 120Hz/240Hz refresh rates. This feature helps out a lot, but is not 100%. And you are expected to pay a price premium for this add-on.
CCFL LCDs have muted colors, grey blacks, and so-so contrast. This is compensated for with the modern LED LCD. The LED backlight provides a massive jump in quality in regard to those 3 things. It brings it to a near Plasma/CRT/DLP level.
But again size matters and some of those issues aren't as glaring (if at all noticeable) if you go 37" or less.
Plasma
( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plasma_display )
Plasmas are inherently near instantaneous in their refresh rate. They are flawless in motion playback. While you might see some tagged with 480Hz or 600Hz sub-field motion drives, this is not a refresh rate. Its more so marketing to trick consumers (because of LCD's refresh rates). But in reality the technology just works quite differently (its more like your old CRT/tube set).
Plasmas inherently deliver vivid color, true blacks, and deep contrast. They do this right out of the box. They are a better overall image. And so you get a better image and perfect motion playback without having to pay anything extra.
Plasmas only suffer from many myths and misconceptions. The main ones being that they suffer from burn-in, they are more expensive, they have shorter life spans, and they are energy hogs.
Modern Plasmas do not suffer from burn-in. If you want be cautious condition them. On a new set keep the brightness and contrast turned way down for the first 100-200 hours of use. After that optimize and enjoy.
Plasmas are not more expensive than LCD rivals anymore. Any especially with LCDs needing high end features like 120Hz and LED backlights to compete. Those features often make LCD far more expensive to buy.
Plasmas do not have shorter life spans. The reputable brands will deliver models that are rated to 60,000 - 100,000 hours. That basically means that in 10 years time, at 8 hours a day, 365 days a year, you would only really see at most about a 10% loss in brightness. So the set is likely well useable for beyond 10 years.
Current Plasma models are now energy star certified. This means no more being power hogs against LCDs. They can match LCDs in this regard.
Brands & Models
( http://reviews.cnet.com/televisions/ )
For a Plasma stick with Panasonic first and foremost. They will hands down deliver the best image quality bang for the dollar. If that's just not for you, try Samsung or LG.
For LCD of 37" or less, I still prefer Panasonic. Just because of how the image looks. But that's mainly personal taste. Otherwise, for any size, also look at Samsung and Sony to start, but also LG, Sharp, and Toshiba.
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