A buddy just asked me and I admit to being clueless, anyone know any good recommends?
What is a good 42" full HD right now to buy?
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Can't say about TVs in the US but here in the UK, the Toshiba 42X3030D has been getting pretty good reviews and it's available at a decent price:
http://www.hdtvtest.co.uk/Toshiba-42X3030D/
I dare say Toshiba US will produce a similar model.
http://www.hdtvtest.co.uk/Toshiba-42X3030D/
I dare say Toshiba US will produce a similar model.
No clue on budget Capeta, but I'm pretty sure he wouldn't mind paying for quality. Not looking for the absolute top-o-the-line, but a really nice 42" with a great bang/buck ratio.
Does that help at all?
Does that help at all?
Check AVS for the Westly 42+ threads they have. I have an older one but it a true 1080p pannel and accepts 1080p on its inputs. The older fireware on my model did have some sparkels when trying to do 1080p via HDMI. Do not know if the newer sets have this issue. But it has a really good bang/buck ratio.
Here is the buddy...
Budget is like, 2500$, im really outdated on TV knowledge, which are the Pro/Cons of Plasma vs LCD?
Im in search of a good >= 42' display, Full HD, all the bells and whistles, possibly with a kickass contrast-ratio, hate LCD's non blackyness of black
(does it depend on contrast? )
Thanks diggy for having opened the thread b4 me
Budget is like, 2500$, im really outdated on TV knowledge, which are the Pro/Cons of Plasma vs LCD?
Im in search of a good >= 42' display, Full HD, all the bells and whistles, possibly with a kickass contrast-ratio, hate LCD's non blackyness of black
(does it depend on contrast? )Thanks diggy for having opened the thread b4 me
Your username is "Mummy" here? I had no clue.
I had no clue.Budget is like, 2500$, im really outdated on TV knowledge, which are the Pro/Cons of Plasma vs LCD?
Im in search of a good >= 42' display, Full HD, all the bells and whistles, possibly with a kickass contrast-ratio, hate LCD's non blackyness of black
Thanks diggy for having opened the thread b4 me
If you want CRT like deep blacks, there is no competition for the new 8th gen Pioneer Plasma's.
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=858455 Official 8G Pioneer thread
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=866654 A gamer's take on the 4280
Full HD on a 42 inch is only nice if you're going to sit within 1.5x or below the screen size.
For $2650ish, you can have the 8th gen Pioneer 5080 plasma delivered to your door. (not from me
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There are some Samsung LCDs with superclearpanel tech. I dont know the equivalent model in US but here a link from Brazil (portuguese language) http://www.fastshop.com.br/product.aspx?src=home&product_id=SGLN40M81BXXAZ&dept_id=531
Here a good review of the Samsung: http://www.hdtvtest.co.uk/Samsung-LE40M86BD/
There is also some very good Sony TVs.
But if budget is not his problem what about a 103" Full HD Panny plasma?
http://www.fastshop.com.br/product.aspx?src=home&product_id=PATH103PF9UK&dept_id=530
Only US$ 153,333,00
Here a good review of the Samsung: http://www.hdtvtest.co.uk/Samsung-LE40M86BD/
There is also some very good Sony TVs.
But if budget is not his problem what about a 103" Full HD Panny plasma?
http://www.fastshop.com.br/product.aspx?src=home&product_id=PATH103PF9UK&dept_id=530
Only US$ 153,333,00
Plasmas have better contrast and are general more expensive, but LCD's are catching up with the contrast side of things and of course they are cheaper.
here is a good link
http://www.flattvpeople.com/tutorials/lcd-vs-plasma.asp
here is a good link
http://www.flattvpeople.com/tutorials/lcd-vs-plasma.asp
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This screen is in demonstration in Paris and the quality is quite impressive for such a massive TV. 100 007€ over here....
But if budget is not his problem what about a 103" Full HD Panny plasma?
http://www.fastshop.com.br/product.aspx?src=home&product_id=PATH103PF9UK&dept_id=530
Only US$ 153,333,00
You'll need to goto the stores and actually decide that for yourself.
My take:
Plasma have better blacks, good deep colors and a very natural picture. They are generally a bit more pricey but that's coming down quickly. Glare is still an issue if you have a lot of reflections coming in.
LCD's has super bright whites but their black levels suffer. They're not prone to glare much. They produce a sharp picture but to me, it often looks over processed and fake.
Personally, I haven't seen a LCD comes close to a top end plasma for a clean natural picture, yet.
That looks to be a very sweet Plasma, I think that topped my list of what i'm looking for later this year for a TV, over the XBR and Aquos.
There are now, the Panasonic mentioned above is a full 19x10 resolution HD.
There are some Samsung LCDs with superclearpanel tech. I dont know the equivalent model in US but here a link from Brazil (portuguese language) http://www.fastshop.com.br/product.aspx?src=home&product_id=SGLN40M81BXXAZ&dept_id=531
Here a good review of the Samsung: http://www.hdtvtest.co.uk/Samsung-LE40M86BD/
There is also some very good Sony TVs.
But if budget is not his problem what about a 103" Full HD Panny plasma?
http://www.fastshop.com.br/product.aspx?src=home&product_id=PATH103PF9UK&dept_id=530
Only US$ 153,333,00
I have the Samsung that`s in the review. It`s not perfect (not the best SD picture) and has some firmware bugs in older models but with HD material and for gaming it`s one of the best LCDs.
