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 Posted: Wed Nov 21, 2007 5:00 am
Ace Paladin Quick question, for all the techfans in here.
What's the difference between an LCD and Plasma?
Are LCD's any good?
At my work, they are selling 19inch LCD TVs for $169.99, and I was wondering if it was worth it/a good deal.
Also, which TV's can show Blu-Ray?
I don't want to buy a TV that isn't compatible with Blu-Ray (for my future PS3 <3)
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Posted: Wed Nov 21, 2007 6:05 am
Ace Paladin Ace Paladin Quick question, for all the techfans in here.
What's the difference between an LCD and Plasma?
Are LCD's any good?
At my work, they are selling 19inch LCD TVs for $169.99, and I was wondering if it was worth it/a good deal.
Also, which TV's can show Blu-Ray?
I don't want to buy a TV that isn't compatible with Blu-Ray (for my future PS3 <3)It's really possible for television to be incompatible with the blu-ray?
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Posted: Wed Nov 21, 2007 7:04 am
I wanna find something I've wanted all along.... Those TV's you are talking about are most likely not compatible if we're talking HD.(Which is the whole point of HD-DVD and Blu-ray movies.) They'll show, but not in HD. It will be expensive but you're going to need a TV that ranges from the $1000 to $2000 range. ....Somewhere I belong
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Posted: Wed Nov 21, 2007 8:35 am
Ace Paladin Ace Paladin Quick question, for all the techfans in here.
What's the difference between an LCD and Plasma?
Are LCD's any good?
At my work, they are selling 19inch LCD TVs for $169.99, and I was wondering if it was worth it/a good deal.
Also, which TV's can show Blu-Ray?
I don't want to buy a TV that isn't compatible with Blu-Ray (for my future PS3 <3)Um... well my TV is an LCD that can output both 720p and 1080i and I can watch Blu-Ray movies on it. I think as long as you can do 1080i, you're good as far as BDs go. I can't remember if my Blu-Ray movies default to 1080i or 720p, though.
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Posted: Wed Nov 21, 2007 8:51 am
Arvis_Jaggamar Ace Paladin Ace Paladin Quick question, for all the techfans in here.
What's the difference between an LCD and Plasma?
Are LCD's any good?
At my work, they are selling 19inch LCD TVs for $169.99, and I was wondering if it was worth it/a good deal.
Also, which TV's can show Blu-Ray?
I don't want to buy a TV that isn't compatible with Blu-Ray (for my future PS3 <3)Um... well my TV is an LCD that can output both 720p and 1080i and I can watch Blu-Ray movies on it. I think as long as you can do 1080i, you're good as far as BDs go. I can't remember if my Blu-Ray movies default to 1080i or 720p, though. I wanna find something I've wanted all along.... Probably 1080i ....Somewhere I belong
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Posted: Wed Nov 21, 2007 9:14 am
Canis Lupus the LoneWolf I wanna find something I've wanted all along.... Those TV's you are talking about are most likely not compatible if we're talking HD.(Which is the whole point of HD-DVD and Blu-ray movies.) They'll show, but not in HD. It will be expensive but you're going to need a TV that ranges from the $1000 to $2000 range. ....Somewhere I belong
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Posted: Wed Nov 21, 2007 9:35 am
Ace Paladin Ace Paladin Quick question, for all the techfans in here.
What's the difference between an LCD and Plasma?
Are LCD's any good?
At my work, they are selling 19inch LCD TVs for $169.99, and I was wondering if it was worth it/a good deal.
Also, which TV's can show Blu-Ray?
I don't want to buy a TV that isn't compatible with Blu-Ray (for my future PS3 <3)Well...I would say plasma is better quality. Both are about the same, but LCD has that thing about viewing angles, meaning that you have to look at it almost straight on to get brightness. HOWEVER, minimum size for a plasma TV is somewhere upwards of 30", if I remember right. LCD TV's maintain quality no matter what size you get. A 19" TV would be very nice for a single person, and LCD would give you quality. Both technologies offer 1080p, but you have to make sure that they support 1080p before you buy. The LCD you're looking at probably only does 720p, but it's still in your price range. A lot of 1080p capable TVs are a lot expensive that their same-size-720p counterparts.
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Posted: Wed Nov 21, 2007 9:45 am
Bloody Ocean Romantic Ace Paladin Ace Paladin Quick question, for all the techfans in here.
What's the difference between an LCD and Plasma?
Are LCD's any good?
At my work, they are selling 19inch LCD TVs for $169.99, and I was wondering if it was worth it/a good deal.
Also, which TV's can show Blu-Ray?
I don't want to buy a TV that isn't compatible with Blu-Ray (for my future PS3 <3)It's really possible for television to be incompatible with the blu-ray? On this question...the answer depends on how the player sends the signal to the TV. If it is ONLY a digital signal, then you HAVE to have either an HD TV, or one of those boxes that will convert the signal to analog to play on your SDTV. With the PS3, I know that it comes with connections for SDTVs, so your disks will PLAY...they just won't really be high def. until you get at least a 720p TV.
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Posted: Wed Nov 21, 2007 2:31 pm
Hmm. Thanks for the help guys.
I think I just might get a PS3 and hook it up to my normal-50inch ******** Blu-Ray. ******** HD-DVD. D:
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Posted: Wed Nov 21, 2007 9:08 pm
SuperJawes2112 Ace Paladin Ace Paladin Quick question, for all the techfans in here.
What's the difference between an LCD and Plasma?
Are LCD's any good?
At my work, they are selling 19inch LCD TVs for $169.99, and I was wondering if it was worth it/a good deal.
Also, which TV's can show Blu-Ray?
I don't want to buy a TV that isn't compatible with Blu-Ray (for my future PS3 <3)Well...I would say plasma is better quality. Both are about the same, but LCD has that thing about viewing angles, meaning that you have to look at it almost straight on to get brightness. HOWEVER, minimum size for a plasma TV is somewhere upwards of 30", if I remember right. LCD TV's maintain quality no matter what size you get. A 19" TV would be very nice for a single person, and LCD would give you quality. Both technologies offer 1080p, but you have to make sure that they support 1080p before you buy. The LCD you're looking at probably only does 720p, but it's still in your price range. A lot of 1080p capable TVs are a lot expensive that their same-size-720p counterparts. If you get a plasma screen, prepare to need another television in about 5 years. Those things don't last very long.
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Posted: Wed Nov 21, 2007 9:21 pm
I believe plasma is better for larger sets than LCD. As for them being compatible with Blu-Ray players, any HDTV is compatible with a Blu-Ray or HD-DVD player. However, the quality of the video depends on what type of television you have (480p, 720i, 720p, 1080i, or 1080p) and what is connecting your player to the television (a composite video cable [red, yellow, white] will only output in standard def [480i], a component video cable [five ended behemoth] will output up to 1080i flawlessly and 1080p somewhat, and HDMI [single ended] outputs all levels of currently produced HD [up to 1080p] and offers unrestricted 1080p). In the end, if you're buying a plasma or LCD television, the more important thing to worry about is if it is HD or not (because there are plasma and LCD televisions that are standard def), and later, when you have a size in mind, determine whether you want a plasma or LCD television.
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Posted: Wed Nov 21, 2007 9:30 pm
Alright, let me put this a little more plainly.
*ahem*
Plasma sets are a waste of money. At any price range or any size. They are inconvenient, unreliable, expensive, and they wear out easily. If you want good quality HD picture, just stick with an LCD, or heck, even a rear projection model. If anyone tells you to get a plasma, ignore them. If you actually DO get a plasma... then you deserve whatever horrible thing happens to you as consequence.
*bows extravagantly*
I take my leave...
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Posted: Thu Nov 22, 2007 2:59 am
I raised this question because a large part of the PS3's price comes from the Blu-Ray player... I didn't want to buy one, all these Blu-Ray movies, and then not being able to tell the difference because I don't have the right TV.
Basically, I need to get a $2000 TV in order to view Blu-Ray games/movies? D:
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Posted: Thu Nov 22, 2007 10:36 am
Plasma is not good for gaming, LCD is the way you'd want to go.
Also, depending on the air pressure of where you live, that can also decrease the longevity of the plasma television.
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Posted: Thu Nov 22, 2007 7:27 pm
Daxelman Canis Lupus the LoneWolf I wanna find something I've wanted all along.... Those TV's you are talking about are most likely not compatible if we're talking HD.(Which is the whole point of HD-DVD and Blu-ray movies.) They'll show, but not in HD. It will be expensive but you're going to need a TV that ranges from the $1000 to $2000 range. ....Somewhere I belong Brilliant, DM. Now if you can find an upscaling device and medieval catapault for a low price, I'll be fulfilled. Some surface-air missile launchers would also be nice.......
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