Should I buy LCD or LED TV?

Steven Gia

I'm planning to buy one for PS3 gaming

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The first difference that strikes me is the price. Currently LED televisions are about 50% more than an LCD tv. However the price gap has been narrowing and will continue to do so. An LED tv uses light emitting diodes ad its source of light for the television. An LED tv uses these diodes to create a much more vibrant and colorful image. The blacks are truly black (not dark gray) and the colors are more realistic vs an LCD tv. LED tvs can achieve a contrast ratio of up to 500,000:1. They also in general have a higher refresh rate which will help when watching shows with motion such as sports or movies.

The second major difference between LED and LCD televisions is the environmental effect. LCD televisions use mercury in the manufacturing process versus the LED tv which does not! Mercury is very bad for the environment. Mercury is also used in making solar cells but that is off topic. An LED hdtv will also use about 40% LESS power than the same size LCD tv. Power usage is the dark secret of all the new line of HDTVs. An LCD or plasma television cost between $10-15 per month to operate. That is quite high particularly if you have more than one. The tree hugger in me comes down firmly on the side of LED televisions.

The thickness and therefore the weight is the last major difference of LED vs LCD tvs. LED televisions are about one third the thickness of the same size LCD tv. Correspondingly, the weight is about half. This could come into play when deciding how to mount your new HDTV.

It is my belief that LED televisions are vastly superior to an LCD tv.


LED FACTS

State of the Art Picture Quality
About 40% Less Energy usage than a same sized LCD TV
Mercury Free and a VERY Thin Design
Currently LED TV's Cost about 20-30% more


LCD FACTS

Good Picture Quality, but Images may "burn" in Display
Energy Costs run Between $150-200 per year to operate an LCD
Mercury IS used in Manufacturing Process
Cost is the Cheaper of the Two Choices


Heres a tip: for PS3 gaming, I HIGHLY recommend plugging the ps3 into the tv via HDMI cable. It makes a huge difference (it makes everything brighter and clearer, so you get the full effect of the hdtv

Which is best 32 inch led tv in market?

harsha

I'm looking around Sony Bravia models can u help me to choose best pick I can make in the market of any brand. Please help me

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Samsung UN F5000 is the best 32 Inch LED TV. The UN32 F5000 features a Clear Motion Rate of 120, allowing you to experience sharp picture quality, even when you are watching fast-moving images like sports or action movies. Clear Motion Rate was developed to accurately measure how well a LCD or LED TV can depict fast-moving images.
UN32 F5000 specs are:
LED TV, 32 inch, Resolution: 1920 x 1080 pixels, Aspect Ratio: 16:9 Enhanced.

If you just want Sony Bravia then the best model is Sony BRAVIA KDL-32EX340. Its specs are :
LED TV, 32 inch, Resolution: 1360 x 768 pixels, Aspect Ratio: 16:9, 14:9 Enhanced, Weight: 15.65 lb. (7,098.71 gr)

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What is better between a plasma and LCD TV?

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Mariposa

Shopping for a flat-screen TV. Mostly for watching regular TV channels, Movies and Sports.
Not really for Video Games.

Which has a better quality and what brand would you recommend? We are looking for about 40 in size.
Tell me more about the LED screen, I want to know all of my options before purchasing.

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It used to be that plasma was the hands-down winner on fast action like sports, while LCD's were better for bright rooms. These differences have largely gone away - and now there's LED'S. Do some research on the web (like PC World, CNET, etc.) to read pro reviews, owner's reviews, etc., but don't drive yourself nuts. If possible in your area, after some research, go to a big retailer and take a look - but hang onto your budget!

No matter what you buy, you'll probably love it. I'd also take a look at getting an extended warranty.
Take a minute to ask about HDMI cables and stuff, too. And then there's Blu-Ray. And - oh, never mind.

I'm a happy Toshiba owner, times three.

Happy Holidays

What is the best 46" LED 240hz 1080p 3D TV available? is it a sony, samsung or something else?

Jose

What is the exact name of it. I'm looking for a tv with outstanding picture quality that is good for regular tv watching and especially for sports. Any suggestions? no budget, so no need to worry about how good it is for its money or anything...thanks.

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Go online to Home Theater Magazine and read the reviews on tvs, along with the pro and con of each technology. Plasma tv is still considered to have the best picture quality of all tv in the market. Panasonic is the only plasma tv they recommend. As for 3D, it has not been a big hit with consumers. Keep in mind that to watch in 3D you will need the following: 3D HDTV, 3D blu ray disc player, 3D blu ray movies (at this time there are only around 110 title available and they are mainly animated movies from Disney) and 3D glasses. The price of 3D is still very high. I never had a Sony product that have lasted me more than 3 years. The first DVD player model 7000 and the following year 7700 both priced at over $1,100 each and the first HDTV in the market. A Sony 34" CRT HDTV for the price of $6.400. If you read yahoo yahoo questions all the time, you will notice many issue with Sony. Look at a Panasonic 46" Plasma 3D HDTV or a Samsung. Hope this will help you out.

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What is the currently best TV on the market for sports and gaming?

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Peter

Hey,

What is to today's date the best TV on the current market for watching sports and gaming PS3?

I want the best picture quality available, it doesn't matter whether it's a SmartTV or not, LCD, LED or plasma. Price is not a factor.

I was looking at either the new sony 4k TV, or the Samsung 75 SmartTV. But are there any better out there? And which of these two is the best?

PS: The bigger the screen the better. Thanks!

Answer
If you want the absolute best picture quality available right now either to with a sharp elite. Very expensive though. Or get a panasonic vt-50 plasma. However if you wait a few more months they are releasing OLED and 4k televisions that will basically be the best thing to ever touch home theater. Also panasonic is real easing the beyond reference plasmas which add a red phosphorous which makes your picture even better than the vt-50

What 50" plasma TV is best for watching sports?

Daniel G

I am looking for a 50" plasma TV which will mainly be used for watching sports. My research has led me to believe plasma will be better than LCD for sports. Looking at ratings and the actual TVs I have narrowed my choices down to the Panasonic TH-50PZ800U and the Samsung PN50A550. Any recommendations out of these or other models?

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I don't understand what research leads people to the Samsung PN50A550. Have you seen this TV? I have and it is ghastly! It is the worse plasma TV on the market in terms of picture quality. The PN50A650 from Samsung is superior to the A550 if you want a Samsung. The A550 has no brightness, no contrast and very little color saturation. If this was the best offering in plasma, I could never advise a customer to buy plasma. But fortunately this is not true.

The Panasonic is the best of the best. CNET has listed the TH-50PZ800U as the best new TV of 2008. Better than the Pioneer plasma TVs. Better than the Samsung DLPs. Better than the best LCD TV from Samsung. If you are looking for an compromised picture quality from the most reliable TV manufacturer with the best customer service, then hands down Panasonic is the winner.

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What 50" plasma TV is best for watching sports?

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Daniel G

I am looking for a 50" plasma TV which will mainly be used for watching sports. My research has led me to believe plasma will be better than LCD for sports. Looking at ratings and the actual TVs I have narrowed my choices down to the Panasonic TH-50PZ800U and the Samsung PN50A550. Any recommendations out of these or other models?

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I don't understand what research leads people to the Samsung PN50A550. Have you seen this TV? I have and it is ghastly! It is the worse plasma TV on the market in terms of picture quality. The PN50A650 from Samsung is superior to the A550 if you want a Samsung. The A550 has no brightness, no contrast and very little color saturation. If this was the best offering in plasma, I could never advise a customer to buy plasma. But fortunately this is not true.

The Panasonic is the best of the best. CNET has listed the TH-50PZ800U as the best new TV of 2008. Better than the Pioneer plasma TVs. Better than the Samsung DLPs. Better than the best LCD TV from Samsung. If you are looking for an compromised picture quality from the most reliable TV manufacturer with the best customer service, then hands down Panasonic is the winner.

What settings on my Toshiba 50" LED tv can I adjust to improve the slight motion blur that I notice.?

paul r

i notice that my Toshiba 50" LED tv has subtle motion blur while watching fast moving sports action. The picture is excellent, i just notice that the fast motion of a football / basketball player running isnt as smooth as the action was on my 6 year old Samsung DLP tv. i thought that the factory settings on the tv gave it a less then great picture so i played around and adjusted a lot of the picture settings and i was wondering if there is a setting that would make the sports action smoother. i would really appreciate anyones input on this. i also would love to see what settings anyone has on their tv to see if i can improve the picture quality even more on my LED tv. thank you in advance

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not much you can do to change this problem except grin and bear it

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How important is the refresh rate on LED tv's for picture quality?

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Sherri

I'm looking to purchase a 45-50" flat screen tv. We will mostly watch digital cable on it (sports and movies). But we will purchase a blu-ray player to hook up to it as well. Thanks.

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The refresh rate does not really FIX the inherent slow response of an LED or LCD TV.. If you want no lag or blurr on fast action...go Plasma.!!

Does the 720p or 60hz matter on a 32 inch TV?

alex s

I am looking at a VIZIO 32 inch LED TV that is 60hz and 720p. If the TV is mainly used for watching tv shows, sports and DVD's, with the Hz and 720p be sufficient?? I know for larger tv's 120Hz and 1080p is the way to go.

Any feedback is greatly appreciated. I am basically looking for a TV around 250 bucks and 32 inches.

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The resolution difference at 32" screen size is insignificant. As to the frequency, 120 would be smoother for sports, but it may not be worth paying extra for taht to you.

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