Community weekly poll: Which TV technology would you pick?
- 12/13/06 3:54 PM
Plasma
by ferramva - 12/15/06 7:14 AM In reply to: Which TV technology would you pick? by Marc Bennett
I wanted a big screen (50") I could afford and plasma seemed to have the best picture performance for sports and DVD's. The only erious downside is the prospect of burn-in which causes me to be very careful with regard to stationary images. One would think that CNN and the other logo minded brands might have thought about their impact on Plasma by now but that's not the case. Plasma manufacturers claim that this problem has been largly rectified but I'm not taking any chances just yet. Sooooooo, the kids don't get to play with it.
A year ago I bought a CRT-RP and CRT direct view HDTVs.
by jcrobso - 12/15/06 7:53 AM In reply to: Which TV technology would you pick? by Marc Bennett
A year later they still look good when I compare them to the new sets out there. Last year I spent six months looking a HDTV I looked at EVERY THING!
OK they cost far less than the other types, YES there are big, bulky and heavy, the direct view is 90lbs.
But the quality is excellent and reliability very good, both are 1080i sets.
But that was a year ago and things have changed. Today I would choose a Plasma or LCoS RP HDTV. John
HD-ILA
by lungjian - 12/15/06 10:54 AM In reply to: A year ago I bought a CRT-RP and CRT direct view HDTVs. by jcrobsoThe range of misinformation in the posts is indicative of the confusion in the market regarding the new HDTV standards and technologies. Rear-projection technologies provide the largest sizes, the most "inches per dollar", and the best image quality - at least in HD-ILA / LCOS technology.
According to Dr. Ray Soneira, president of the Imaging Science Foundation (ISF), LCOS and it's variants (HD-ILA, SXRD) are now the best video display technology, surpassing even CRT. JVC has been producing D-ILA and HD-ILA for over 10 years and their experience shows in picture quality and reliability.
CRT technology still has SLIGHT advantages in absolute black level and shadow detail, and while those are very important factors, the color gamut, accuracy, saturation, and lack of image degradation of HD-ILA tip the scales in favor of the newer technology. Additionally, of the currently available display technologies, none has a tighter fill ratio than HD-ILA.
At a recent tradeshow, I went into closed room with 3 HD-ILA FRONT projectors shining on the wall. Using the same imaging chip as the rear projection sets, the front projectors were making 12-14' diagonal images. Even from 1-2 feet away, it was nearly impossible to see the pixel structure. Now, imagine shrinking that down to 61" or 70"; you have a smooth, sharp image that provides the most film-like experience money can buy. Well, short of buying a film projector and buying or renting films for use in your living room.
Based either on pure performance or performance for the price, HD-ILA is the currrent hands-down winner in the display technology race.
"Other" TV Technology Is Best
by R41 - 12/15/06 7:57 AM In reply to: Which TV technology would you pick? by Marc Bennett
Why do you want a TV to kill your brain and infect it with counterproductive racist and sexists ideas cooked up by greedy capitalists in Ho-Town (Hollywood)? The best display technology is to remove the display entirely. And to complement this, you should also remove the speakers (so you no longer hear the laugh tracks that so many TV shows have). As for the boxing matches, why do you want to see your black and brown brothers smash each other's brains out for the entertainment of whitey and the enrichment of... (can't say that word, politically incorrect, but you know who). And then there are the trailer-trash court shows, the car chase news shows (to prevent you from knowing the REAL news), the one-sided political shows. Why do I care what Oprah thinks? Do you enjoy watching the Home Shopping Network? The fake preachers who will pray for you if you send 'em money (phone number at the bottom of your screen). And think of what you could do in two hours every day (grind and polish an excellent mirror for a 13" telescope). Nah, no more TV for me. If I need to watch a DVD video, I'll do it on my computer.
DLP is the the most cost effective, but...
by jbs221 - 12/15/06 9:30 AM In reply to: Which TV technology would you pick? by Marc Bennett
I vote for Digital Light Projection or DLP. While my reason for picking it is that it is a great value for money spent, DLP has the fewest vices. It is light and weight and easy to set up. There is no "screen door" effect as with the LCDs (this bugs my wife a lot). The color may not be as true as with plasma, but it can display true black. We have a 57 inch Mitsubushi set in a bright family room and can see the night scenes just fine during daylight. The biggest negative for me is the grainy image with a movie on cable. I have solved that by watching them in smaller format using the multiple display capability.
Plasma, Rear Projection LCD, DLP - pale in comparison
by disdainpunk - 12/15/06 10:04 AM In reply to: Which TV technology would you pick? by Marc Bennett
I just bought a 52" Sharp LCD Aquos - it's a 1080p HDTV flat panel.
I searched and searched, went to compusa, circuit city, BestBuy, fry's and on and on.
Finally, I went to Costco (for the third time) - they had a Plasma paired side by side with an LCD and there was no question. Crisper, clearer, cleaner - vivid. The plasma was dull. I was so glad to see them side-by-side.
Best of luck in your search.
Regardless of which TV you buy, make sure that you get one with "1080p" and "HDTV".
Cheers.
HD LCD Projector - big, vibrant and crisp, best deal so far.
by griley - 12/15/06 10:28 AM In reply to: Plasma, Rear Projection LCD, DLP - pale in comparison by disdainpunkWhat is the advantage of HDTV--a sharper picture with vibrant colors. What gets you into the action? A bigger than 100 inch display to make it life size and more realistic to display those sharper images and vibrant colors. An LCD projector on sale can give you just that for 2 to 3 grand including your sreen for 720P and 4-5 grand for 1080P. It is REAL HDTV at its finest that makes your surround sound come alive.
CRT OVERALL....
by Andrew RS - 12/15/06 10:48 AM In reply to: Which TV technology would you pick? by Marc Bennett
CRT will outlast DPL, PLASMA, LCD and all others. Just think how often have you changed the TUBE in your old CRT T.V.
Unlike Plasma and LCD, CRT Puts out no heat at all,( very little)
All the technology that applies to the rest can be apply to CRT ,
One example is the Samsung Slim Fit T.V. I own one and it beats all the rest by far. The Best Buy & Circuit city Stores here can keep up with the demand. It is true that LCD, PLASMA, DLP, are less heavy and can be placed in the ceiling and wall, but lets face it. How often do you move your T.V. around?
Pros for CRT..A Television forever...
Cons, for DLP NEED TO REPLACE THE LAMP EVERY 6,000 HOURS OR SO LAMPS CAN COST UP TO $500.00 OR MORE,and also they do not last too long.
LCD's puts out too much HEAT have a lifetime of less than 10 years ( no matter what they say )Can't play your VIDEO GAMES for too long,you are risking to burn the image on the screen.
The same goes for the PLASMA TV, This system being the WORST BY FAR, I DO NOT RECOMEND THIS SYSTEM. Gives out more heat than all the others and it's very fragile so be careful how you move it.
If you want better than LCD PLASMA DLP ( beside CRT ) try the REAR PROJECTORS THEY ARE A BETTER VALUE THAN DLP PLASMA AND LCD and will outlast DLP LCD PLASMA and the rest..( not CRT)
Plasma is DA BOMB, LCD is Next, then CRT
by HomelessClarence - 12/15/06 11:07 AM In reply to: Which TV technology would you pick? by Marc Bennett
The Plasma is the CLEARLY the best (I know the image is synthesized, but....) while the LCD is next - since it doesn't offer as much contrast as the Plasma. CRT is good, but for the screen size, becomes too unwieldy (especially for the Wall Mount).
Plasma and LCD can be viewed from obtuse angles and still be clear, while DLP is "fuzzy" unless viewed straight on.
In Today's "small and beautiful' world, Plasma rules the Kingdom.
LCD
by nuyorker - 12/15/06 12:34 PM In reply to: Which TV technology would you pick? by Marc Bennett
Space is an issue so a 32-inch LCD panel is all there's room for. It even knocks some 32-inch models out of consideration because the height exceeds 24 inches. A few NYC square inches exceeds the cost of the whole unit!
For the best picture pick one that u think is good
by edwin51 - 12/15/06 1:54 PM In reply to: Which TV technology would you pick? by Marc Bennett
All this hooey about picture technology just blows me away. I have searched for years for the optimals between plasma and dlp primarily with some side trips to LCD and LCOS. I say pick what you think looks good, that you can fit into the viewing area without going wall-eyed, and that you can afford. My biggest complaint is that after I got me beautiful Hitachi 55 inch, I am no longer sattisfied with anything less than 720p and that is border line. My set up-converts as much as possible, but after you've seen 1080p on big screen, most of rest puts me in a less than tolerant mood. I'll just have to move up to Dish HD (currently regular Dish Network subscriber - so digital no big deal)
NEW TV FLAT PANEL TECHNOLOGY
by Jim Brunner - 12/15/06 2:05 PM In reply to: Which TV technology would you pick? by Marc Bennett
I understand that the retailers are doing everything they can to unload the plasma TV's to make room for the new for 2007 Carbon tube technology, which is just about the same size as plasma, more dependable, less service, and about one half the price.
Overhead projector and media room
by Bob_Meyer - 12/15/06 4:59 PM In reply to: Which TV technology would you pick? by Marc Bennett
If money is no object, I would add on a media room and have a home theater. Premium sound, premium picture 16x9 FEET, premium seating, snack bar. If money is no object, I want it all. DLP in the den, Plasma in the master suite, LCD & CRT everywhere else.
LCD
by SusanHMurray - 12/15/06 5:46 PM In reply to: Which TV technology would you pick? by Marc Bennett
I just bought the new 40 inch Samsung fully high-def flat screen LCD tv, and I am so impressed by the picture. There aren't that many fully hi-def channels and shows being broadcast yet, but I believe that will change soon. It can be seen from any angle without distortion. My understanding is that it should last about 15 years. The sound is great. I like that images cannot burn into the screen, as with plasma. The biggest problem I have is that it is big and it puts out much more light than my old 32 inch did, and the amount of light makes it hard to fall asleep with the tv and sleep timer on. But, I love this tv. It was so light I could lift it myself onto the top of a high piece of furniture.
CRT now, OLED "video wallpaper" when it leaves the lab
by punterjoe - 12/15/06 8:20 PM In reply to: Which TV technology would you pick? by Marc Bennett
CRT has nearly a century of refinement behind it. I'll stick with it for now. I look forward to dumping tubes from my life, but TVs & illumination (Edison's filaments & Teslas flourescents) will be the last tubes to go. Of course, when they finally DO perfect OLED displays that are sold like rolls of wallpaper, the lighting problem may be solved as a serendipitous side effect. Imagine walls & ceilings that simply ...glow... when you're not actively displaying anything.
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