CJ Posted January 17, 2007 Share Posted January 17, 2007 For fooks sake - take a chill pill mate.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted January 17, 2007 Share Posted January 17, 2007 Lol were gonna need to get more of these pills ordered in. Danny, the guy who is asking for advice had his plasma fail on him. Thats why he is buying another TV. Think he wrote about it in the first post of this thread when he was asking. Scott =op Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muffleman Posted January 17, 2007 Share Posted January 17, 2007 Maybe you're right, but tbh I don't give a ****. Here's my facts. 1. I like the picture I get from my plasma. Fact. 2. Looked into LCDs and Plasmas without bias before I decided on Plasma. Fact. 3. I personally found LCDs to be harsh, kinda like a monitor. Fact. 4. The black areas of a picture on an LCD looked kinda grey. Fact. 5. The colours looked much more vibrant on the plasma to my eyes. Fact. 6. To my eyes, the picture on my plasma was a great deal better than my 32" Philips CRT. Fact. Even though my CRT had rave reviews and was more expensive than my plasma (originally). Incidentally, I don't think Supra's are the best car on the planet, but when looking at buying a car I took into consideration an awulf lot of factors - all based around me and my preferences. Kinda like whether I bought an LCD or Plasma. I daresay you're right, LCDs are technically better than a Plasma. I still don't believe this bit about them only lasting 2 years tho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnA Posted January 17, 2007 Share Posted January 17, 2007 Has anyone here who said plasmas are great not bought one? ....I knew this thread would turn into a pissing contest with most of the plasma users doing the pissing. Not really, I did my research very well, and actually leaned towards a Sony 40" LCD in the end. It was my 'other half' who made me change my mind, when she compared the colours of LCD and Plasma displays and plasma won comprehensively (she is a graphics designer, much better tuned to colour accuracy than I am) I was initially unhappy with the half-life of phosphors and the general fragility of them (can't lean them, let alone drop them!), plus the lower resolution of the screens (nominally, LCDs like-for-like give you more pixels for your buck) I went for plasma purely on merit, if it wasn't perfect I'd have no qualms to return it point blank to John Lewis and tell the to shove it where the sun don't shine - swapping it for an LCD As it happens I did demand a swap, but one from a better batch (apparently!). Who knows, maybe they don't treat them well at the warehouses, maybe some get damaged in transit. Mine now is the dog's dangles, and it was at the LOW end of the price range, and it kicks ass even with SD programs. What more would I want, until the FullHD displays become widespread? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muffleman Posted January 17, 2007 Share Posted January 17, 2007 http://plasmatvbuyingguide.com/plasmatvreviews/plasma-vs-lcd.html LONGEVITY LCD manufacturers claim that their displays last, on average, 50,000 to 65,000 hours. In fact, an LCD TV will last as long as its backlight does - and those bulbs can sometimes be replaced! Since this is nothing more than light passing through a prismatic substrate, there is essentially nothing to wear out in an LCD monitor. However, one nasty little known fact about LCD technology is that as the backlight ages it can change colors slightly (think of florescent office lighting). When this occurs the white balance of the entire LCD will be thrown for a loop and the user will need to re-calibrate, or worse, try to replace the backlighting or ditch the unit altogether. Some of the early purchasers of larger LCD screens will be learning this tidbit in a couple of years. One thing that I’ve found in this industry, it is not easy to find out whether the backlighting on LCDs can be replaced. Manufacturers are either hesitant to discuss the topic, or they just don’t know. Plasma, on the other hand, utilizes slight electric currents to excite a combination of noble gases (i.e., argon, neon, xenon), which glow red, blue, and/or green. This is an essentially active phenomenon, so the phosphoric elements in plasma displays fade over time. Many manufacturers state a new half life of 60,000 hours. While I am skeptical of this spec, I do believe strides have been made to nearly even the playing field with LCD. At half life, the phosphors in a plasma screen will glow half as brightly as they did when the set was new. There is no way to replace these gases; the display simply continues to grow dimmer with use. ADVANTAGE: Even depending upon manufacturer quality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewen Posted January 17, 2007 Share Posted January 17, 2007 For fooks sake - take a chill pill mate.... Just about to post the above and you beat me to it ya bugger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted January 17, 2007 Share Posted January 17, 2007 When i was buying i was going for a big screen TV. I had no idea what i was going to buy. I went into the local Comet and compared all the tv's. CRT is the clearest picture. Its the only thing you can walk up to, when not using HDTV, and not see any pixle blur at all. LCD has less pixle blur than plasma but when moving back its basically unnoticeable. At the time Plasma's were in the paper constantly for how long they lasted and people complaining about them so i decided to give up on plasma. I then looked at LCD but for the size i was wanting 42" there was no way i was paying that kind of money. I ended up looking at rear projection LCD's. Started off looking at the Sony, not in the store though, and decided that was the one for me. I had always loved sony and always regarded them as the best when it came to TV's. Unfortunately that was only true with CRT as the picture quality on this thing was absolutely ridiculous. It was fooking terrible. That was my "BIG TV" bubble burst as there was nothing in my price range that i was willing to buy. Until i got talking to a mate who was also looking at them. He told me to check out DLP. I had never heard of it but he told me that he saw a TV in comet and the picture would blow me away. I went in and sure enough, there it was. Its the TV i have now and its, wait for it, a Sagem. Normally i would never touch a TV from a company who aren't known for it but after seeing this picture i went for it. It actually blew all the other TV's out of the water regarding picture quality. It only had 2 downfalls. With it being rear projection its not as bright as LCD's or Plasma's and the speakers on it aren't great. I bought it even though it was a little bigger than i was looking for at 50" and its done me no wrong since (2 years old). Got a surround sound system to sort out the problem with the sound and messed around with the brightness controlls to keep the black while making the colours brighter. If looking for totally flat screen i still say LCD is better. I'm not saying its so much better than Plasma that its worth the difference in price but its definitely better IMO. As i said if i was buying a plasma it would be a Panasonic but at the time of me buying my TV these were 4k and the LCD's were the same money. Scott =op Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muffleman Posted January 17, 2007 Share Posted January 17, 2007 Now THAT was a good post, but if you come on here and state My advice is don't touch a plasma with a barge pole. They are absolutely bollocks you have to expect to put a few backs up mate But you're above post I generally agree with. I like the Plasma as it is a nice watchable picture. I daresay I would've bought something else if I had £4-5k to spend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DannyW Posted January 17, 2007 Share Posted January 17, 2007 A chap who helped me when i was looking to buy said, based on picture quality to go for LCD if 40" or under but plasma for 42" and larger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted January 17, 2007 Share Posted January 17, 2007 Yeah that was the general rule about a year ago. Mainly because after 37" the LCD's were ridiculously priced. Scott =op Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewen Posted January 17, 2007 Share Posted January 17, 2007 Christ knows what Scotsters gonna be like when choosing a set of wheels:p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted January 17, 2007 Share Posted January 17, 2007 I've got advan racing Sorted Scott =op Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted January 17, 2007 Share Posted January 17, 2007 you lot are all bias because you have plasma's and don't like them being knocked. Damn right I dont want mine knocking as I only mounted it on the wall with really small screws!! I knew this thread would turn into a pissing contest with most of the plasma users doing the pissing. Scott =op The only pissing I'm doing is pissing my sides at this thread.!! My telly is the best!! End Of!! H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted January 17, 2007 Share Posted January 17, 2007 Yeah but, My dad's bigger than your dad Scott =op Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted January 17, 2007 Share Posted January 17, 2007 Yeah but, My dad's bigger than your dad Scott =op You're kidding my dad's a fat cnut!! H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted January 17, 2007 Share Posted January 17, 2007 Lmfao Ok u win. Wanna swop TV's? Scott =op Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted January 17, 2007 Share Posted January 17, 2007 Lmfao Ok u win. Wanna swop TV's? Scott =op Do I!!! Damn right cos yours will be better than mine!! H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewen Posted January 17, 2007 Share Posted January 17, 2007 I've got advan racing Sorted Scott =op That explains a lot:d Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted January 17, 2007 Share Posted January 17, 2007 They not liked in the supra world? Most people that have MR2's would kill for them I didn't kill, i just threatened. Scott =op Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewen Posted January 17, 2007 Share Posted January 17, 2007 They not liked in the supra world? Most people that have MR2's would kill for them I didn't kill, i just threatened. Scott =op Just joshing Scott. Three-spokes have been described as old hat and similar on here, but I for one love them. They suit Supras IMO, and when my Supra came over from Japan I nearly did a deal with the importer for a set but they were not wide enough for the rears. Rare now are they not ? (sorry for careering off-topic Markymark) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted January 17, 2007 Share Posted January 17, 2007 Very rare. I absolutely HATE 3 spokes. I loved them when i was about 12 but i can't stand them now. When i saw the Advan's though i just had to have them. They actually came off of a supra, a gold one. Was a member of driftworx. Anyway, these have 6 spokes Scott =op Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewen Posted January 17, 2007 Share Posted January 17, 2007 Very rare. I absolutely HATE 3 spokes. I loved them when i was about 12 but i can't stand them now. When i saw the Advan's though i just had to have them. They actually came off of a supra, a gold one. Was a member of driftworx. Anyway, these have 6 spokes Scott =op I bet you'd argue with a signpost:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muffleman Posted January 17, 2007 Share Posted January 17, 2007 Good looking MR2 matey, sounds like you're deep into a project. Still on the CT26 tho, you aiming to change this ? Nice exhaust too. Still have my MR2, just can't sell it - cracking little car. Mine has forgies too and other stuff, but I went for a Stage 5 hybrid by Owens development, 56mm compressor wheel, 8degree turbine trim etc. Still working on it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted January 17, 2007 Share Posted January 17, 2007 It's between spending 5k on the engine ie HKS turbo, fuel management, EBC etc or selling it and buying a supra. At the moment the supra is winning. Ewen, no i wouldn't Scott =op Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markymark Posted January 18, 2007 Author Share Posted January 18, 2007 I see you lot have been busy:) Thanks for all the advice - was all taken on board. I was out this morning spending money - had a look at everything on offer and ended up going for the Samsung 40" LCD. Had no intention of going for an LCD but when comparing them side by side I have to admit I found the LCD to be much sharper IMHO. Plus it works well with Xbox360. Did look at the 50" Samsung Plasma which was similar in price but I thought would look far better on the wall than on stand(mine needs to be set up on stand). Appreciate all the help though I guess it's whats right for you personally as this thread has shown. :thumbs: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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