So, does anyone have any experience with LCD TV's?

[Dargo]

So, does anyone have any experience with LCD TV\'s?

After waiting for about 3 years, I went ahead and ordered me a "starter" LCD TV for my bedroom. I was all set to go plasma but several of my techno buddies who have them talked me out of them. Apparently burn in is still a major issue with plasma as well is life span. So, I went with with this Sony TV unit.

I know it's a little late to ask for opinions, but I'm still curious if anyone has had any experiences with LCD TV's. At first the LCD monitors for computers were crap and seemed to last about 3 months. It looks like they have most of those bugs worked out. Hopefully that means that the LCD TV's will also last for a while. So, what's your thoughts on the flat panel LCD TV's? Space, weight, and where I could put the TV all moved me towards LCD over a regular CRT in case anyone was wondering.

 

[Dargo]

So, does anyone have any experience with LCD TV\'s?

After waiting for about 3 years, I went ahead and ordered me a "starter" LCD TV for my bedroom. I was all set to go plasma but several of my techno buddies who have them talked me out of them. Apparently burn in is still a major issue with plasma as well is life span. So, I went with with this Sony TV unit.

I know it's a little late to ask for opinions, but I'm still curious if anyone has had any experiences with LCD TV's. At first the LCD monitors for computers were crap and seemed to last about 3 months. It looks like they have most of those bugs worked out. Hopefully that means that the LCD TV's will also last for a while. So, what's your thoughts on the flat panel LCD TV's? Space, weight, and where I could put the TV all moved me towards LCD over a regular CRT in case anyone was wondering.

 

[MikePA]

Re: So, does anyone have any experience with LCD TV\'s?

Before Christmas, I replaced both our std TVs with LCDs and upgraded our cable service to include HD channels and HD DVRs. Due to where the TVs are, I was limited to a 27" and a 32". Both are Toshibas. Great picture. I went with LCD because of heat and weight.

 

[MikePA]

Re: So, does anyone have any experience with LCD TV\'s?

Before Christmas, I replaced both our std TVs with LCDs and upgraded our cable service to include HD channels and HD DVRs. Due to where the TVs are, I was limited to a 27" and a 32". Both are Toshibas. Great picture. I went with LCD because of heat and weight.

 

[flwiii]

Re: So, does anyone have any experience with LCD TV\'s?

You are wise to stay away from the Plasma TV's. The picture is excellent and slowly fades away until they look like crap after about 5 years. The plasmas are too costly to rebuild. All the in the know people I know call them throw away TVs.

The best ones on the market currently are the rear projection LCD TVs. The RP LCDs use a bright white projection bulb that will eventually burn out, but can be replaced. Once replaced the picture returns to the same great quality it had when purchased. These bulb's I believe last about 10 years. Also, RP LCDs do not suffer from burn in as do the plasmas because of the design of the LCD.

The plasma emits light, thus when an image becomes too constant (I.E. the black bars of letter box movies) you wind up with shadow images burned in.

The LCD does not suffer this problem because an LCD does not emit light. It requires a backlight (the bright white projection bulb) to work.

I purchased a Sony 42 inch XBR (rear-projection LCD HDTV) and it has a wonderful picture. The king of the Sony Line is the 60 Inch SXRD which has an even better picture, but the price tag kept me away from that one.

 

[flwiii]

Re: So, does anyone have any experience with LCD TV\'s?

You are wise to stay away from the Plasma TV's. The picture is excellent and slowly fades away until they look like crap after about 5 years. The plasmas are too costly to rebuild. All the in the know people I know call them throw away TVs.

The best ones on the market currently are the rear projection LCD TVs. The RP LCDs use a bright white projection bulb that will eventually burn out, but can be replaced. Once replaced the picture returns to the same great quality it had when purchased. These bulb's I believe last about 10 years. Also, RP LCDs do not suffer from burn in as do the plasmas because of the design of the LCD.

The plasma emits light, thus when an image becomes too constant (I.E. the black bars of letter box movies) you wind up with shadow images burned in.

The LCD does not suffer this problem because an LCD does not emit light. It requires a backlight (the bright white projection bulb) to work.

I purchased a Sony 42 inch XBR (rear-projection LCD HDTV) and it has a wonderful picture. The king of the Sony Line is the 60 Inch SXRD which has an even better picture, but the price tag kept me away from that one.

 

[_RaT_]

Re: So, does anyone have any experience with LCD TV\'s?

Dargo much has changed in the world of TV's. Plasmas contrary to popular belief and misinformation that continues to dominant posts, is a very good, and getting to be far less costly way to go. Anti burn in is here and available. LCD flat panel (non projection) is a great way to go if you have glare issues, want the highest resolution (much higher then LCD rear projection) and want to hang it on a wall. Burn in is not an issue ever. Projection LCD is fine but is the least in terms of resolution. If I had a non glare room, Plasma would indeed be one of my choices. With glare or computer media use, LCD is the best way to go, no burnin whatsoever and the highest resolution for your computer. Sharp is king of LCD, Sony makes some very nice projection TV's, probably the best depending on the model. The Plasma market is huge. It will be here a long time.

A. Projection, inexpensive (respectively), big, good color, resolution good
B. LCD least glare, highest resolution, good color expensive
C. Plasma superb color, blackest blacks, price has come down considerably, some screen darkness after 45,000 hours, high resolution.


To get some extra info, try sites like Plasma Bay.com. They help to settle so many of the stubborn myths that continue to dominate the mindsets of consumers and the supposed A/V techs out there. There is a bunch of it.

I have my eyes set on Sharps LCD 45" 90U one of the first true 1080P TV's available. Its not available yet but will be any day. They have larger LCD's but the price is outrageous, I think the 65" is about $20K

 

[_RaT_]

Re: So, does anyone have any experience with LCD TV\'s?

Dargo much has changed in the world of TV's. Plasmas contrary to popular belief and misinformation that continues to dominant posts, is a very good, and getting to be far less costly way to go. Anti burn in is here and available. LCD flat panel (non projection) is a great way to go if you have glare issues, want the highest resolution (much higher then LCD rear projection) and want to hang it on a wall. Burn in is not an issue ever. Projection LCD is fine but is the least in terms of resolution. If I had a non glare room, Plasma would indeed be one of my choices. With glare or computer media use, LCD is the best way to go, no burnin whatsoever and the highest resolution for your computer. Sharp is king of LCD, Sony makes some very nice projection TV's, probably the best depending on the model. The Plasma market is huge. It will be here a long time.

A. Projection, inexpensive (respectively), big, good color, resolution good
B. LCD least glare, highest resolution, good color expensive
C. Plasma superb color, blackest blacks, price has come down considerably, some screen darkness after 45,000 hours, high resolution.


To get some extra info, try sites like Plasma Bay.com. They help to settle so many of the stubborn myths that continue to dominate the mindsets of consumers and the supposed A/V techs out there. There is a bunch of it.

I have my eyes set on Sharps LCD 45" 90U one of the first true 1080P TV's available. Its not available yet but will be any day. They have larger LCD's but the price is outrageous, I think the 65" is about $20K

 

[Dargo]

Re: So, does anyone have any experience with LCD TV\'s?

Thanks for the info. As I'd mentioned, this is my first 'experiment' into the non-CRT TV stuff. I have two entertainment rooms that currently have HD projection sets that I'd eventually like to change to plasma or LCD. One of the two it won't matter because the unit is set in a corner and the size behind the unit doesn't matter. The one in the entertainment room of the guest house is limited on the depth. However, that room is subject to glare from the pool and there are lots and lots of windows there. I simply figured that I'd start relatively small and see how things go. I'm certainly no expert in the area.

Heck, I see that the delivery is expected for tomorrow. Worse yet, I think I actually have my first sinus infection I've ever had in my life, and may have to miss work tomorrow. Bummer. /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif If these anti-biotics work as advertised by the Dr., I should feel better tomorrow; and be able to enjoy my new purchase. Right now, I'm not really likeing this sinus thing. I've seen other people suffer with it and just thought that they were wimps. I have some apologies to make now. /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif

 

[Dargo]

Re: So, does anyone have any experience with LCD TV\'s?

Thanks for the info. As I'd mentioned, this is my first 'experiment' into the non-CRT TV stuff. I have two entertainment rooms that currently have HD projection sets that I'd eventually like to change to plasma or LCD. One of the two it won't matter because the unit is set in a corner and the size behind the unit doesn't matter. The one in the entertainment room of the guest house is limited on the depth. However, that room is subject to glare from the pool and there are lots and lots of windows there. I simply figured that I'd start relatively small and see how things go. I'm certainly no expert in the area.

Heck, I see that the delivery is expected for tomorrow. Worse yet, I think I actually have my first sinus infection I've ever had in my life, and may have to miss work tomorrow. Bummer. /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif If these anti-biotics work as advertised by the Dr., I should feel better tomorrow; and be able to enjoy my new purchase. Right now, I'm not really likeing this sinus thing. I've seen other people suffer with it and just thought that they were wimps. I have some apologies to make now. /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif