Plasma,LCD or what.

[samh004]

It also seems to be at ≥ 50” the prices start to skyrocket.

 

[straitman]

These posts generally indicate that currently < 50" LCD is a better option and ≥ 50" Plasma is better.

Of course, this may be moot in the future with the probable demise of Plasma.

I have to agree here. Up until approx 2 years ago I would have agreed with the comments from localknowledge (post #25 & 26) but not any more. The newer generation LCD's have surpassed the Plasma up to about 50in and that size is gradually getting bigger.

Face it, the Plasma is on the way out as the LCD is on the way up.

Give it a couple of years and they will both be surpassed by the next wave of what ever.

 

[RB]

Depending how much time you want to spend reading ( and sort through the chaff) maybe dtv forum (aust) is worth a look.

 

[medhead]

I am sure my plasma (Pioneer 50") will last at least 10 years. Purchased it 2.5 years ago, at the time it was double other tv's but the quality won over the price.

People these days are just taking to new technology faster.

ejb

Big warning on my memory here. But I recall reading something about the decay of brightness in plasma and I think it was something like 50% of the brightness will be gone in 5 to 7 years. That it is an exponential decay tye curve. This is basically because every time you apply electricity to the plasma it gets used up. I'm sure you'd get 20 years but it'd being interesting to see what the picture quality is like.

 

[samh004]

Yesterday, I bought an AWA 47" LCD at Big W for $1296 - It has a 3 year warranty and is found on the front page of this week's catalogue (ends tomorrow). Whatever you get, you'll love it! Makes a huge difference.

Me too! Got my LCD at Big W Kawana.

Ended up buying the one on offer and it looks great hanging on our wall. Already is heaps better than our projector!

Thanks for the advice.

 

[drron]

Well just back from taking the plunge.Went with Samsung-LED/LCD.55 inch.5 years warranty.At the Hardly Normal 20% off sale this weekend.

 

[samh004]

Well just back from taking the plunge.Went with Samsung-LED/LCD.55 inch.5 years warranty.At the Hardly Normal 20% off sale this weekend.

Even at the (quoted on the website) 40% off, that would have been well out of our price range. Looks really good though. Seems to be a typo on the website labelling it as 116CM or 55” though

 

[drron]

Even at the (quoted on the website) 40% off, that would have been well out of our price range. Looks really good though. Seems to be a typo on the website labelling it as 116CM or 55” though

Yes it is a 139cm model.Comes with a free 26 inch LCD as well.A little more than we were looking at but it did seem clearer than most and does have a 6 star efficiency rating.

 

[Dee Thom]

Good buying drron, amazing what deals appear in Nov prior to Chrissy, we're happy with our Samsungs.

Cheers Dee

 

[Sprucegoose]

Well just back from taking the plunge.Went with Samsung-LED/LCD.55 inch.5 years warranty.At the Hardly Normal 20% off sale this weekend.

I have heard these are the ants pants - how do you find it?

cheers

SPRUCE :shock:

 

[drron]

I have heard these are the ants pants - how do you find it?

cheers

SPRUCE :shock:

Delivered tomorrow.Looked good in store.

 

[yo yo ma]

Ended up buying the one on offer and it looks great hanging on our wall. Already is heaps better than our projector!

Thanks for the advice.

No worries mate! We are really happy with it too.

 

[drron]

Well I am impressed.Great picture quality.Spent the morning watching the NFL-looked great.
Also amazed by the ease of setting it up.Plug in the aerial,turn on the power and press OK for auto programming.Voila.So much for some retailers trying to push you to get someone to set it up for you-neither Hardly Normal or Joycie did though.

 

[Travel Guru]

Well I am impressed.Great picture quality.Spent the morning watching the NFL-looked great.
Also amazed by the ease of setting it up.Plug in the aerial,turn on the power and press OK for auto programming.Voila.So much for some retailers trying to push you to get someone to set it up for you-neither Hardly Normal or Joycie did though.

What did you end up getting it for if you don't mind me asking?

I "need" a new TV, that one looks like the bomb.

TG

 

[serfty]

List price x 60% or 80%

Samsung (55") 116cm LED LCD Television - TV, Audio & Gaming - Products

List price is ~$5799 ... :shock:

 

[drron]

List price x 60% or 80%

Samsung (55") 116cm LED LCD Television - TV, Audio & Gaming - Products

List price is ~$5799 ... :shock:

At the Hardly Normal sale on the weekend though it was $4000($3999.91 if you want to be pedantic).And it came with a 26 inch LCD,plus $100 off the extended warranty.No set of steak knives though.:shock:But because I used my DC that will be with 3700 AA miles.
So a Samsung LED 55inch/139cm.About 60% of the power rating of the equivalent LCD and 35% of same sized plasma.

 

[straitman]

But because I used my DC that will be with 3700 AA miles.

For someone on the Amex MR 3.5 points promo that is 14000 points :!:

I'm still not going to buy one though.

 

[drron]

For someone on the Amex MR 3.5 points promo that is 14000 points :!:

I'm still not going to buy one though.

But only 4800 AA miles.Amex 3MR to SPG 1 then flick to AA(in 20000 lots)=1.25 AA miles
DC 2points=SPG1=1.25 AA miles.

 

[medhead]

What is the small TV like? As good as the big one?

The kids have noticed that ABC3 starts in 3 days. I was considering upgrading them from kinda small CRT to a bigger LCD. But not quite ready, so I either get a cheap set top box to fill the gap or just bite the bullet and get them a new TV.

 

[drron]

What is the small TV like? As good as the big one?

The kids have noticed that ABC3 starts in 3 days. I was considering upgrading them from kinda small CRT to a bigger LCD. But not quite ready, so I either get a cheap set top box to fill the gap or just bite the bullet and get them a new TV.

Unfortunately you have to wait 4-6 weeks for the second.It is a LCD(large is LED)so probably wont be quite as good but looked perfectly reasonable in store and has an RRP of $998-though buying it straight last WE was ~$650.