Plasma or LCD?

[RGD.]

Originally Posted by JE3146

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Blu-ray isn't going anywhere.... as much as people love to think.

Personally I look forward to the day that I actually pick up a Blu-Ray player. But that date will have to wait on two things - one I get the basement remodeled (with new tv set and theater system - and the most important - when I can burn my own Blu-Ray movies.

Originally Posted by vicvitola

Regarding LCD screens have a tendency to blur images, that was true for older generation (higher pixel response) LCD screens. On newer models it is almost negligible. Just as negligable as the "burn in" issues on Plasma now.

Viewing angles are also siginificantly better on newer LCD sets now.

Regarding life expectancy, it is reassuring to know you will most likely get 60,000 plus hours with an LCD. Great point to consider if you are looking for a work horse TV in the well lit family room that the kids are going to punish.

I have never noticed any blurring on my Sony Bravia. But yes I have seen it on other sets.

Plasma verse LCD - two different types cause one is not perfect for everyone. I tend to pause what I am watching quite often - sometimes for an hour or so. I also have my computer hooked up to it - can't do that with a Plasma. So really each person needs to decide what's best for them.

That said - once the basement is remodeled I will buy a Plasma for that room. Lighting will be lower, no computers hooked up to it - no games connected to it.


Ron

[LasciviousXXX]

Originally Posted by RGD.

- and the most important - when I can burn my own Blu-Ray movies.

Blu-Ray burners are becoming cheaper and cheaper by the day my friend

I tend to pause what I am watching quite often - sometimes for an hour or so. I also have my computer hooked up to it - can't do that with a Plasma.

Actually with today's technology you can my friend. Most HD DVR's as well as Blu-Ray/DVD players come with a screen saver function so that even if you do pause for an hour, the set is still fine.

[RGD.]

Originally Posted by LasciviousXXX

Blu-Ray burners are becoming cheaper and cheaper by the day my friend

I know - keeping an eye on them
Doubt I will get to the basement until next summer - so I have a while.

Actually with today's technology you can my friend. Most HD DVR's as well as Blu-Ray/DVD players come with a screen saver function so that even if you do pause for an hour, the set is still fine.

I have Cox cable and their DVR - which will actually blank the screen out. They are finishing up installing the Verizon Fios lines on my street - so looking to change over as soon as it's ready. Suppose to have been available last month. Looking forward to at least tripling my internet speeds -


Ron

Originally Posted by RGD.

I have Cox cable and their DVR - which will actually blank the screen out. They are finishing up installing the Verizon Fios lines on my street - so looking to change over as soon as it's ready. Suppose to have been available last month. Looking forward to at least tripling my internet speeds -


Ron

i had brighthouse before and now i've got fios. i get a ton more channels in HD but the picture quality is all really the same.

[RGD.]

Originally Posted by barbourjay

i had brighthouse before and now i've got fios. i get a ton more channels in HD but the picture quality is all really the same.

I currently have 75 HD channels - with exactly four HD movie channels - one each of HBO, Showtime, Cinemax and Starz -


Ron