Eric
They both have their ups and their downs. Of course, plasmas have a great image refresh rate (600 Hz), but have a bad reputation for image retention and sometimes burn in. LED TVs don't have that same reputation, but they have a lower image refresh rate. As said, I play games a lot so static images may be retained by a plasma, but movements and colors won't be as sharp as a plasma on an LED.
Answer
You need to understand something.
"LED" televisions are LCD panels with LED back-lights. This is to solve the poor black level problem that normal LCD panels have.
"120 hz" is a defect-reduction feature because LCD panels have motion blur problems with fast moving objects. While it reduces the problem - it does not eliminate it.
"Burn In" is caused by 2 problems: Televisions are set to nearly 100% brightness at the factory to be eye-catching if used for a floor display, and old 8-bit game systems that used 16 colors. Properly setting the brightness and contrast, and using a modern PS3 or Xbox that has millions of colors and shades usually eliminate burn in. (Ok - there are some shut-in gamers that probably do burn in their screens by playing 10+ hours a day of the same game. You cannot fool-proof everything because there is always a bigger fool out there.)
Video games are one of the more difficult things to do on a computer. The same thing applies to a HDTV. The Motion Blur problems with LCD panels mean that Plasma is probably a better choice for someone who plans to do a lot of gaming.
For a family room, larger screen size, then LCD panels would be better.
Hope this helps.
You need to understand something.
"LED" televisions are LCD panels with LED back-lights. This is to solve the poor black level problem that normal LCD panels have.
"120 hz" is a defect-reduction feature because LCD panels have motion blur problems with fast moving objects. While it reduces the problem - it does not eliminate it.
"Burn In" is caused by 2 problems: Televisions are set to nearly 100% brightness at the factory to be eye-catching if used for a floor display, and old 8-bit game systems that used 16 colors. Properly setting the brightness and contrast, and using a modern PS3 or Xbox that has millions of colors and shades usually eliminate burn in. (Ok - there are some shut-in gamers that probably do burn in their screens by playing 10+ hours a day of the same game. You cannot fool-proof everything because there is always a bigger fool out there.)
Video games are one of the more difficult things to do on a computer. The same thing applies to a HDTV. The Motion Blur problems with LCD panels mean that Plasma is probably a better choice for someone who plans to do a lot of gaming.
For a family room, larger screen size, then LCD panels would be better.
Hope this helps.
LCD or LED TV for Gaming?
andrew
So, I'm wanting to buy a new TV for my room. The TV will be on my desk in my room and I will only be sitting a yard or 2 away from it. I'm going to be using it for gaming with my PC and my Xbox 360. I'm just wondering what kind of TV, around what size, and if you have any good suggestions for what TV to buy. I don't want to spend any more than 350$, so be sure to keep that in mind. Thank you!
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You do want a LED backlit TV if you can find one for $350.
FYI: A LED TV is a LCD TV.
LED just indicates what the light source is for the screen.
A normal/old LCD screen is lit usually by a florescent light instead of LED lights. The LEDs are supposed to last longer and are more energy efficient.
You do want a LED backlit TV if you can find one for $350.
FYI: A LED TV is a LCD TV.
LED just indicates what the light source is for the screen.
A normal/old LCD screen is lit usually by a florescent light instead of LED lights. The LEDs are supposed to last longer and are more energy efficient.
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