LCD/Plasma/CRT/DLP - questions

[EvilBoris]

The Shiny panels should only really be used if they are going to apply some kind of Anti reflection finish to the front which would technically be better as then the light isn't being diffused through the matt finish, although how much difference that diffusion makes is probably negligible.

[IanE]

Things that are important to me:
- fast upscaling/deinterlacing from old consoles (PS2 through component mainly)
- not-messed-wth and fast VGA input for the 360; our LG 26LX2R just throws out whatever comes in, which looks great but inexplicably still has a little more input lag than the LCD monitor the 360 is also connected to
- blacks. Oooooh blacks. The LG really fails here.
- just a nice panel in general

You'd be stupid not to consider this:

http://www.digitaldirect.co.uk/products_moreinfo3/index.asp?product_id=12738

That ticks ALL of the boxes you need..ticking. And it's cheap.

[EvilBoris]

That really is a steal

[Lyris]

Wow, that's nuts! What's there not to like at that price?

[IanE]

Gutting that I paid £900 in November, really! It's a big load of quality for the price, even includes the pedestal stand!

[EvilBoris]

Wow, that's nuts! What's there not to like at that price?

Must. find. excuse. not. to. buy.

erm erm erm it doesn't have true 24hz support..
Must. Resist.

[Alyson]

Great price for a plasma... but plasmas give me headaches, like CRTs

It has to be an LCD, as that's the only display technology that doesn't hurt me

This has become even more timely as the VGA port just crapped out on our LG, forcing us to use component for the 360, which this TV just isn't that good at. The 40S3000 looks to be the one for us, so now I just need payday to happen!

[IanE]

Try this plasma first in a shop, I've had a few that have caused me trouble with their whining (LGs, mainly), just give it a try.. it causes me no issues.

On component - are you definitely switching the switch on the cable to HDTV, then setting the HD settings?

[Alyson]

It's definitely set up properly - our TV just gives a murkier picture through component than VGA, no matter how what the settings. At least with the thing through component we can play JSRF on it

I'll check out the plasma - one of the department stores is bound to have one - but to be honest I'm not sure if I could replicate the effect in a shop. Something about plasma's "glow" gives me a headache after prolonged use in a home environment, and I don't want to take up a bargain that may become a headache! In a manner of speaking.

[IanE]

Yeah, that's fair enough. If you're near Northampton, feel free to check mine out.

[TEENWOLF]

Im looking for a new TV at the moment and am torn between the Panasonic TH-42PX70ED which is a Plasma, and the Sharp LC42XD1E which is a 1080p LCD.

At the moment I've got a cheap, but not nasty 32" LCD which is great for gaming, but I've been given the go ahead from my other half to pick up something bigger.

Im swaying towards the Panny, but Im worried about image retention on the plasma, especially when I can sit and have 5-6 hour gaming sessions on my days off.
Anyone using either of those TV's? Can you recommend them for me?

[EvilBoris]

The panasonic is mean't to be one of the very best sets about, someone has posted a link to it for an obscenely cheap price a few posts back. Most plasma's have things to reduce the likelyhood of retention, I guess if you are really worried you could buy an extended warranty that covers screen burn.

[IanE]

The Sharp has bugs, and generally isn't nearly as good at anything in comparison to the plasma other than displaying 1080p; the plasma is awesome and cheap as anything. I own it and have had no retention, doesn't seem to exist on it for me! Highly recommended.

[TEENWOLF]

Cheers fellas you've just helped me make my mind up.

[honeymustard]

Hey, I'm looking to buy a TV, just wondering what you guys think of this model: http://www.ebuyer.com/product/139601

Or if anyone could suggest a decent 30-40inch HDTV around £400-600, that'd be great. Cheers.