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Redhead
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Jennifer
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Plasma/LCD
which brands are good?
Sony, Phillips, samsung etc etc
Message edited 11/26/2006 4:23:50 PM.
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ml110
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Re: Plasma/HDTV
we have a samsung DLP that we've had for over a year that we love... great picture quality
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| Posted 11/26/06 4:13 PM |
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randella
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Re: Plasma/HDTV
Sony and Panasonic I believe are the best. You are better off purchasing an LCD HDTV as the plasma technology is sorta on it's way out-- the bulbs or whatever that power the TVs tend to burn out after a certain amount of usage-- so, an LCD will be a better bang for the buck. Blue Ray is a new technology that is coming out from Sony in the LCD TVs.
eta- we have a Sony.
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| Posted 11/26/06 4:13 PM |
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MegZee
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Re: Plasma/HDTV
I had a new samsung - the picture tube went after TEN MONTHS. it was so expensive to fix, I needed a new TV. I complained to samsung and they pretty much said I was out of luck.
no more samsung's for me!
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| Posted 11/26/06 4:16 PM |
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Sneezy
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Re: Plasma/HDTV
Last month we bought a Samsung LCD television. We love it!!!!!!
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| Posted 11/26/06 4:16 PM |
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nrthshgrl
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Re: Plasma/HDTV
From Consumer Reports:
LCD TVs
Like flat-panel computer displays, these thin sets have a backlight and thousands of red, green, and blue pixels that open or close to let light through, creating colorful images.
Quick take: Trendy flat screens with decent picture quality, but larger screen sizes are more expensive than other types of TVs.
Common screen sizes: 23 to 45 inches. Manufacturers have showcased sets as large as 82 inches.
Typical selling prices: About $1,000 to $1,500 for a 26-inch wide-screen set; $1,200 to $2,000 for a similar 32-inch model; $2,000 to $2,500 for a 37-inch set; $3,000 and up for 40-inch-plus screens.
Pros: Thin and light. Can be wall-mounted. The best are capable of displaying bright, detailed images. Some new 1080p models have excellent overall picture quality. Antireflective screen minimizes glare from bright light. No risk of burn-in of static images.
Cons: Price goes up sharply as screens get bigger. Most sets can't display deepest black or distinguish subtle shades of gray and black. Fast-moving images may blur. Image may dim as you angle away from center of screen, especially up and down. Long-term reliability not yet known, but our initial data indicate low rate of repairs during the first year of use for several major brands.
Plasma HDTVs
Flat-panel, big-screen TVs with thousands of red, green, and blue pixels that are energized by "plasma"; these work somewhat like fluorescent lights, creating very bright images.
Quick take: Big, bright screens with a real wow factor.
Common screen sizes: 42 to 60 inches. Manufacturers have shown sets as large as 103 inches.
Typical selling prices: About $2,500 to $3,000 for a 42-inch set, $3,500 to $4,500 for a 50-incher. Enhanced-definition (ED) sets that can display a lower-quality version of HD broadcasts cost hundreds less.
Pros: Thin and light enough to be wall-mounted. The best are capable of displaying excellent images with high brightness and contrast and crisp detail. No limit on viewing angle. Bigger sizes are cheaper than LCD TVs of comparable size.
Cons: Shiny surface can produce distracting reflections in bright lighting. Brightness may dim over time. Fixed items displayed for long periods can leave ghosted image. Some sets don't include speakers or a tuner. Long-term reliability not yet known, but our initial data indicate low rate of repairs during the first year of use for several major brands.
If you want me to look up the ratings, FM me.
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Karen
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Re: Plasma/HDTV
we bought a 50" samsung plasma. love it!!!! no issues.
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| Posted 11/26/06 4:20 PM |
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Redhead
You Live, You Learn
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Re: Plasma/HDTV
Posted by Meaghan729
I had a new samsung - the picture tube went after TEN MONTHS. it was so expensive to fix, I needed a new TV. I complained to samsung and they pretty much said I was out of luck.
no more samsung's for me!
was that a plasma or LCD
Message edited 11/26/2006 4:23:38 PM.
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| Posted 11/26/06 4:21 PM |
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2PreciousBlessings
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Re: Plasma/HDTV
We have the 42" by Sony. We love Sony products!!!
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| Posted 11/26/06 4:21 PM |
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Redhead
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Re: Plasma/LCD
Posted by nrthshgrl
From Consumer Reports:
LCD TVs
Like flat-panel computer displays, these thin sets have a backlight and thousands of red, green, and blue pixels that open or close to let light through, creating colorful images.
Quick take: Trendy flat screens with decent picture quality, but larger screen sizes are more expensive than other types of TVs.
Common screen sizes: 23 to 45 inches. Manufacturers have showcased sets as large as 82 inches.
Typical selling prices: About $1,000 to $1,500 for a 26-inch wide-screen set; $1,200 to $2,000 for a similar 32-inch model; $2,000 to $2,500 for a 37-inch set; $3,000 and up for 40-inch-plus screens.
Pros: Thin and light. Can be wall-mounted. The best are capable of displaying bright, detailed images. Some new 1080p models have excellent overall picture quality. Antireflective screen minimizes glare from bright light. No risk of burn-in of static images.
Cons: Price goes up sharply as screens get bigger. Most sets can't display deepest black or distinguish subtle shades of gray and black. Fast-moving images may blur. Image may dim as you angle away from center of screen, especially up and down. Long-term reliability not yet known, but our initial data indicate low rate of repairs during the first year of use for several major brands.
Plasma HDTVs
Flat-panel, big-screen TVs with thousands of red, green, and blue pixels that are energized by "plasma"; these work somewhat like fluorescent lights, creating very bright images.
Quick take: Big, bright screens with a real wow factor.
Common screen sizes: 42 to 60 inches. Manufacturers have shown sets as large as 103 inches.
Typical selling prices: About $2,500 to $3,000 for a 42-inch set, $3,500 to $4,500 for a 50-incher. Enhanced-definition (ED) sets that can display a lower-quality version of HD broadcasts cost hundreds less.
Pros: Thin and light enough to be wall-mounted. The best are capable of displaying excellent images with high brightness and contrast and crisp detail. No limit on viewing angle. Bigger sizes are cheaper than LCD TVs of comparable size.
Cons: Shiny surface can produce distracting reflections in bright lighting. Brightness may dim over time. Fixed items displayed for long periods can leave ghosted image. Some sets don't include speakers or a tuner. Long-term reliability not yet known, but our initial data indicate low rate of repairs during the first year of use for several major brands.
If you want me to look up the ratings, FM me.
WOW...thanks Barb 
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MrsJ
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Re: Plasma/LCD
We have a Sharp LCD and its one of the highest rated TVs - we love it
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| Posted 11/26/06 4:41 PM |
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Nicole728
My Happy Girl
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Re: Plasma/LCD
we have a 50" Samsung DLP LCD Projection TV and we LOVE It! we had a Samsung Plasma before, but the Direct Tv logo got burned on within the first week we had it...so DH returned it with no probs and got the DLP. Haven't had any probs with it.
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| Posted 11/26/06 5:10 PM |
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MikesWife
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Re: Plasma/LCD
We have the Sharp Aquos (LCD) and it has been excellent!!
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DaniJude
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Re: Plasma/LCD
we have a sony lcd- love it 
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| Posted 11/26/06 5:31 PM |
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CaMacho
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Re: Plasma/LCD
We have a Westinghouse 32" LCD HDTV and the picture is great! We've had it for 2 years. It's in our bedroom now.
We just got a Panasonic 42" Plasma HDTV last week for the living room and what a phenomenal picture!!! The HD channels just pop out at you... they are so clear. We're watching football now and it's amazing. Highly recommend this TV... great price at circuit city too!
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CunningOne
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Re: Plasma/LCD
LCD
Panasonic rates well.
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