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Trevinem
18-01-2009, 04:07 PM
Is there much difference in quality between Plasma and LCD? In the middle of converting my attic into a TV room and I can get a 42in Plasma for the same price as a 37in LCD....any help would be grateful
irishman123
18-01-2009, 05:31 PM
plasma is the way to go from 42in up plasma is your only man it,s all mith about them running out of gas
red1965
18-01-2009, 05:36 PM
ive a 42 samsung plasma it has a great picture connected to sky box and a 5 year warranty so hopfully its not needed
fernsred
18-01-2009, 05:47 PM
don't know too much about them but we went for LCD because salesman said you can't hook up game consoles, laptops etc to plasma and with 2 kids (3 including dad) we use it more for xbox, playstation and wii.
rev
18-01-2009, 06:28 PM
don't know too much about them but we went for LCD because salesman said you can't hook up game consoles, laptops etc to plasma and with 2 kids (3 including dad) we use it more for xbox, playstation and wii.

Salesman was talking bull!! I use my xbox everyday on the plasma!
fernsred
18-01-2009, 06:36 PM
half suspected as much !
fermoyred80
18-01-2009, 07:08 PM
don't know too much about them but we went for LCD because salesman said you can't hook up game consoles, laptops etc to plasma and with 2 kids (3 including dad) we use it more for xbox, playstation and wii.

Its just that you cant/shouldnt pause the game for a long period and leave it paused because the image will burn into the screen.
rev
18-01-2009, 07:54 PM
Its just that you cant/shouldnt pause the game for a long period and leave it paused because the image will burn into the screen.

The same applies to pausing anythingon a plasma! Even Sky+
keithno1faneire
18-01-2009, 08:52 PM
Much better pic on LCD than plasma. No matter what size, but remember, it does make a difference how far you sit from the screen, with picture quality.
Trevinem
19-01-2009, 06:21 PM
so all in all im better with the 37in LCD?
vodkacolly
19-01-2009, 09:21 PM
so all in all im better with the 37in LCD?

I reckon so. Plasma might have slightly better pic quality but LCD doesnt suffer from screen burn and is cheaper on the elec bill.
Trevinem
19-01-2009, 09:32 PM
cheers lads thanks for the info
honald_tdb
20-01-2009, 08:57 PM
I reckon so. Plasma might have slightly better pic quality but LCD doesnt suffer from screen burn and is cheaper on the elec bill.

Screen burn is a big problem and cannot be gotten rid of. LCD is cheaper on electricity and Plasma WILL run out of gas....eventually! Vodkacolly is spot on :)
drow
22-04-2009, 05:49 AM
Find the best LCD TV (http://www.smartratings.com/electronics/plasma_and_lcds/472) that fits your budget. Do a little research by reading the expert reviews of some brands of your liking. As for me, I settled on a 32" Samsung 1080p tv.
crosstownk
27-04-2009, 09:52 PM
1080p tv.

+1. Get 1080 if you can afford it. That will "future proof" it for a few years and if you get Sky HD you'll be thankful......
RedWally
28-04-2009, 08:54 AM
+1. Get 1080 if you can afford it. That will "future proof" it for a few years and if you get Sky HD you'll be thankful......

+1

Better for blu-ray etc.
Kev03
28-04-2009, 09:19 AM
The same applies to pausing anythingon a plasma! Even Sky+

I bought a Samsung and now I read this, Its a lovely telly but playstation and Sky+ gets paused when little one needs feeding etc, perhaps for short periods of time, can anyone verify how bad this is and give any recommendations? how long will the gas last? farely pissed off now . . . :mad:
Aido82
28-04-2009, 09:39 AM
in fairness, i think the image has to be paused for a very long time, an hour or two is OK, we have displays in work and we were warned to change the display every week, so i imagine it is a similar time frame - anyone confirm or reject this statement
Coolfran
28-04-2009, 10:44 AM
I have a 50' Smamsung Plasma and I can guarantee it doesnt take 1 or 2 hours for screen burn; more like 1 or 2 minutes.

As soon as anyone pauses a game/Sky+ I have instructed them to turn the TV off but even when you are going through the SKY channel menus its still affects it.

It is really annoying and the TV is brand new
Paddser
28-04-2009, 10:50 AM
I have a 50' Smamsung Plasma and I can guarantee it doesnt take 1 or 2 hours for screen burn; more like 1 or 2 minutes.

As soon as anyone pauses a game/Sky+ I have instructed them to turn the TV off but even when you are going through the SKY channel menus its still affects it.

It is really annoying and the TV is brand new

Bring it back if it's only brand new. The problem is only going to get worse. I have a 46" Sony LCD,and the picture is fantastic, especially the Sky HD channels.
Kev03
28-04-2009, 11:47 AM
I have a 50' Smamsung Plasma and I can guarantee it doesnt take 1 or 2 hours for screen burn; more like 1 or 2 minutes.

As soon as anyone pauses a game/Sky+ I have instructed them to turn the TV off but even when you are going through the SKY channel menus its still affects it.

It is really annoying and the TV is brand new

How do you see the difference, is it screen quality :confused:, I have not noticed a difference but now when I go home I know I am going to be paranoid about it :eek:
Paddser
28-04-2009, 12:00 PM
How do you see the difference, is it screen quality :confused:, I have not noticed a difference but now when I go home I know I am going to be paranoid about it :eek:

Go in to any bookies and you'll normally see it. You'll see the outline of the SIS Service(like Sky Sports News) "Burned" onto the screen while they are showing a race. It looks terrible in some bookies.
Kev03
28-04-2009, 12:02 PM
Screen burn is a big problem and cannot be gotten rid of. LCD is cheaper on electricity and Plasma WILL run out of gas....eventually! Vodkacolly is spot on :)

Was annoyed when I read this so gave DID a call, I asked for a technician not a sales person, he said that the Samsung form Series 4 has Pixel Shift Engineering so to get screen burn would take approx 2-3hrs on pause and that they have software that will remove screen burn. That the best way to see it is as a shadow on a background such as a soccer pitch (how appropriate considering). It takes one day to remove. Also that the Gas would last for 15 yrs.

Anyone find additional ino please let me know,
Kev03
28-04-2009, 12:03 PM
Go in to any bookies and you'll normally see it. You'll see the outline of the SIS Service(like Sky Sports News) "Burned" onto the screen while they are showing a race. It looks terrible in some bookies.

I will do as I'll be in later . . .thanks . . .
GaryMc
28-04-2009, 12:25 PM
I am moving house this weekend and have not a clue how to get my 50" tv across town. I could get the lend of a van but dont want to take the chance of breaking the screen. I still have the orginal box.
Coolfran
30-04-2009, 12:29 PM
Was annoyed when I read this so gave DID a call, I asked for a technician not a sales person, he said that the Samsung form Series 4 has Pixel Shift Engineering so to get screen burn would take approx 2-3hrs on pause and that they have software that will remove screen burn. That the best way to see it is as a shadow on a background such as a soccer pitch (how appropriate considering). It takes one day to remove. Also that the Gas would last for 15 yrs.

Anyone find additional ino please let me know,

I researched this on the net the other day and then actually read my Manual.

I have Pixel Shift and it is already turned on. There are however functions on the TV i didnt know about such as White Screen and Wipe. These put certain images on which are supposed to 'clean' the screen. So maybe when I start using these the situation will improve.

I should add taht although I originally said I get 'Screen Burn' after 1-2 minuted that is not right. 'Screen Burn' is permanent, what I got is temporaray and gradually fades. (Its still annoying)