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In short I feel that plasma is overrated. And the price you pay for some of them is just ridiculous considering the very little increase (if any at all) in PQ.]]>Jan 17th 2009 12:02PMhttp://hd.engadget.com/2009/01/17/poll-do-you-prefer-plasma-or-lcd/http://hd.engadget.com/2009/01/17/poll-do-you-prefer-plasma-or-lcd/Jan 17th 2009 12:21PMhttp://hd.engadget.com/2009/01/17/poll-do-you-prefer-plasma-or-lcd/http://hd.engadget.com/2009/01/17/poll-do-you-prefer-plasma-or-lcd/
LCDs are always cheaper and to me their a better deal.]]>Jan 17th 2009 12:27PMhttp://hd.engadget.com/2009/01/17/poll-do-you-prefer-plasma-or-lcd/http://hd.engadget.com/2009/01/17/poll-do-you-prefer-plasma-or-lcd/Jan 17th 2009 12:55PMhttp://hd.engadget.com/2009/01/17/poll-do-you-prefer-plasma-or-lcd/http://hd.engadget.com/2009/01/17/poll-do-you-prefer-plasma-or-lcd/http://www.engadgethd.com/2009/01/16/lcd-vs-plasma-in-2009/.

In the non MAG category you have to pass the SONY KDL-46XBR6 and the Samsung LN46A850 to get to the TH-50PZ80U from PANASONIC.

Plasmas provide better MOTION LINES of Resolution, Better CONTRAST, and Better COLOR Accuracy, hands down. Some of the newer ones also provide that energy star new spec crap. ]]>Jan 17th 2009 1:45PMhttp://hd.engadget.com/2009/01/17/poll-do-you-prefer-plasma-or-lcd/http://hd.engadget.com/2009/01/17/poll-do-you-prefer-plasma-or-lcd/Jan 17th 2009 6:01PMhttp://hd.engadget.com/2009/01/17/poll-do-you-prefer-plasma-or-lcd/http://hd.engadget.com/2009/01/17/poll-do-you-prefer-plasma-or-lcd/Jan 18th 2009 2:33AMhttp://hd.engadget.com/2009/01/17/poll-do-you-prefer-plasma-or-lcd/http://hd.engadget.com/2009/01/17/poll-do-you-prefer-plasma-or-lcd/
I am not certain that the EU is specifically banning plasmas, just any model which exceeds some maximum consumption criteria, which just happens to be *most* plasmas. That alone will doom the format.

I don't think LCDs should rest on their laurels. For those devices which meet the EU criteria, they will still have to show an energy rating. I very much hope the rating motivates the industry and consumers to seek out more energy efficient devices. I know that all things being equal I would prefer an A rated device over a B or lower. Ultimately it means HDTVs that are cheaper to run which is no bad thing.]]>Jan 18th 2009 5:20AMhttp://hd.engadget.com/2009/01/17/poll-do-you-prefer-plasma-or-lcd/http://hd.engadget.com/2009/01/17/poll-do-you-prefer-plasma-or-lcd/Jan 18th 2009 2:33PMhttp://hd.engadget.com/2009/01/17/poll-do-you-prefer-plasma-or-lcd/http://hd.engadget.com/2009/01/17/poll-do-you-prefer-plasma-or-lcd/Jan 19th 2009 8:30PMhttp://hd.engadget.com/2009/01/17/poll-do-you-prefer-plasma-or-lcd/http://hd.engadget.com/2009/01/17/poll-do-you-prefer-plasma-or-lcd/Jan 17th 2009 12:16PMhttp://hd.engadget.com/2009/01/17/poll-do-you-prefer-plasma-or-lcd/http://hd.engadget.com/2009/01/17/poll-do-you-prefer-plasma-or-lcd/Jan 17th 2009 1:56PMhttp://hd.engadget.com/2009/01/17/poll-do-you-prefer-plasma-or-lcd/http://hd.engadget.com/2009/01/17/poll-do-you-prefer-plasma-or-lcd/
If you're buying and footing the electric bill, the Kuro please.]]>Jan 17th 2009 12:13PMhttp://hd.engadget.com/2009/01/17/poll-do-you-prefer-plasma-or-lcd/http://hd.engadget.com/2009/01/17/poll-do-you-prefer-plasma-or-lcd/Jan 17th 2009 12:14PMhttp://hd.engadget.com/2009/01/17/poll-do-you-prefer-plasma-or-lcd/http://hd.engadget.com/2009/01/17/poll-do-you-prefer-plasma-or-lcd/
Plasma at any size over 40" is cheaper.

I have never noticed a change in my electric bill by using a 50" 'inefficient' plasma. They are making them more efficient though, for those who care.]]>Jan 17th 2009 1:16PMhttp://hd.engadget.com/2009/01/17/poll-do-you-prefer-plasma-or-lcd/http://hd.engadget.com/2009/01/17/poll-do-you-prefer-plasma-or-lcd/Jan 17th 2009 12:29PMhttp://hd.engadget.com/2009/01/17/poll-do-you-prefer-plasma-or-lcd/http://hd.engadget.com/2009/01/17/poll-do-you-prefer-plasma-or-lcd/Jan 17th 2009 4:30PMhttp://hd.engadget.com/2009/01/17/poll-do-you-prefer-plasma-or-lcd/http://hd.engadget.com/2009/01/17/poll-do-you-prefer-plasma-or-lcd/Jan 17th 2009 12:44PMhttp://hd.engadget.com/2009/01/17/poll-do-you-prefer-plasma-or-lcd/http://hd.engadget.com/2009/01/17/poll-do-you-prefer-plasma-or-lcd/
If I had a sunless room and I was content to always sit in the dark to watch HDTV, then I'd go plasma. As it stands, I'll stick with LCD. ]]>Jan 17th 2009 6:17PMhttp://hd.engadget.com/2009/01/17/poll-do-you-prefer-plasma-or-lcd/http://hd.engadget.com/2009/01/17/poll-do-you-prefer-plasma-or-lcd/
Plasma is still king]]>Jan 17th 2009 12:47PMhttp://hd.engadget.com/2009/01/17/poll-do-you-prefer-plasma-or-lcd/http://hd.engadget.com/2009/01/17/poll-do-you-prefer-plasma-or-lcd/Jan 17th 2009 12:54PMhttp://hd.engadget.com/2009/01/17/poll-do-you-prefer-plasma-or-lcd/http://hd.engadget.com/2009/01/17/poll-do-you-prefer-plasma-or-lcd/
and, I'm scared of it because of the name.]]>Jan 17th 2009 12:53PMhttp://hd.engadget.com/2009/01/17/poll-do-you-prefer-plasma-or-lcd/http://hd.engadget.com/2009/01/17/poll-do-you-prefer-plasma-or-lcd/Jan 17th 2009 1:09PMhttp://hd.engadget.com/2009/01/17/poll-do-you-prefer-plasma-or-lcd/http://hd.engadget.com/2009/01/17/poll-do-you-prefer-plasma-or-lcd/Jan 17th 2009 1:03PMhttp://hd.engadget.com/2009/01/17/poll-do-you-prefer-plasma-or-lcd/http://hd.engadget.com/2009/01/17/poll-do-you-prefer-plasma-or-lcd/Jan 17th 2009 1:06PMhttp://hd.engadget.com/2009/01/17/poll-do-you-prefer-plasma-or-lcd/http://hd.engadget.com/2009/01/17/poll-do-you-prefer-plasma-or-lcd/Jan 17th 2009 1:16PMhttp://hd.engadget.com/2009/01/17/poll-do-you-prefer-plasma-or-lcd/http://hd.engadget.com/2009/01/17/poll-do-you-prefer-plasma-or-lcd/Jan 17th 2009 2:33PMhttp://hd.engadget.com/2009/01/17/poll-do-you-prefer-plasma-or-lcd/http://hd.engadget.com/2009/01/17/poll-do-you-prefer-plasma-or-lcd/
I encourage everyone who has both plasma and LCD sets at home to speak up.

Who would you trust more? Someone with only one type of technology or someone with both types and can do direct comparisons, at home?

There are a few here with both plasma and LCD sets at home (I am one of them) and ALL of them so far stated plasma technology provides superior video performance than LCD technology.]]>Jan 18th 2009 7:19AMhttp://hd.engadget.com/2009/01/17/poll-do-you-prefer-plasma-or-lcd/http://hd.engadget.com/2009/01/17/poll-do-you-prefer-plasma-or-lcd/
now on the plasma set, the colors are natural and smooth not so intense like the lcd especially that it has no motion blur and artifacts my black levels and contrast are awesome. now this set is in my home theater room it's a 50" pioneer kuro pdp-5010 know were talking awesome.

in my opion is lcd is to bright for my taste and the screens are plastic, but there getting better.
plasma is the one for me because it's like having an old crt set in the room i prefer a glass screen over plastic.

]]>Jan 18th 2009 9:15PMhttp://hd.engadget.com/2009/01/17/poll-do-you-prefer-plasma-or-lcd/http://hd.engadget.com/2009/01/17/poll-do-you-prefer-plasma-or-lcd/Jan 17th 2009 1:30PMhttp://hd.engadget.com/2009/01/17/poll-do-you-prefer-plasma-or-lcd/http://hd.engadget.com/2009/01/17/poll-do-you-prefer-plasma-or-lcd/I too can't stand motion blur, narrower viewing angles, and not as good blacks like plasmas...
LCD's are getting better, but just look at the newest Pioneers, and Panny plasmas. Still ahead of LCD's, and seeing what Panny has coming soon (2009 CES ) it still looks like they will stay ahead.
If plasma was not as good / on it's way out, why would Panasonic have a 103'' out and 150'' coming out soon?]]>Jan 19th 2009 7:14PMhttp://hd.engadget.com/2009/01/17/poll-do-you-prefer-plasma-or-lcd/http://hd.engadget.com/2009/01/17/poll-do-you-prefer-plasma-or-lcd/Jan 17th 2009 1:30PMhttp://hd.engadget.com/2009/01/17/poll-do-you-prefer-plasma-or-lcd/http://hd.engadget.com/2009/01/17/poll-do-you-prefer-plasma-or-lcd/Jan 17th 2009 1:30PMhttp://hd.engadget.com/2009/01/17/poll-do-you-prefer-plasma-or-lcd/http://hd.engadget.com/2009/01/17/poll-do-you-prefer-plasma-or-lcd/Jan 17th 2009 2:59PMhttp://hd.engadget.com/2009/01/17/poll-do-you-prefer-plasma-or-lcd/http://hd.engadget.com/2009/01/17/poll-do-you-prefer-plasma-or-lcd/Jan 19th 2009 1:53AMhttp://hd.engadget.com/2009/01/17/poll-do-you-prefer-plasma-or-lcd/http://hd.engadget.com/2009/01/17/poll-do-you-prefer-plasma-or-lcd/
If I could choose whatever I wanted, I'd set up a projector and a big-ass wall screen in a lighting controlled room. A setup like this, when done with high quality parts, beats the pants off of both plasma AND LCD.]]>Jan 17th 2009 1:31PMhttp://hd.engadget.com/2009/01/17/poll-do-you-prefer-plasma-or-lcd/http://hd.engadget.com/2009/01/17/poll-do-you-prefer-plasma-or-lcd/
That being said, the LCD isn't bad and the new Sony's have LED backlighting which should give great color balance and a bright picture for the life of the set.]]>Jan 17th 2009 1:35PMhttp://hd.engadget.com/2009/01/17/poll-do-you-prefer-plasma-or-lcd/http://hd.engadget.com/2009/01/17/poll-do-you-prefer-plasma-or-lcd/Jan 17th 2009 1:51PMhttp://hd.engadget.com/2009/01/17/poll-do-you-prefer-plasma-or-lcd/http://hd.engadget.com/2009/01/17/poll-do-you-prefer-plasma-or-lcd/
But if I had to choose a flat panel, I'd definitely go with Plasma for it's superior color and black levels (at least until OLED arrives).]]>Jan 17th 2009 11:51PMhttp://hd.engadget.com/2009/01/17/poll-do-you-prefer-plasma-or-lcd/http://hd.engadget.com/2009/01/17/poll-do-you-prefer-plasma-or-lcd/Jan 17th 2009 1:55PMhttp://hd.engadget.com/2009/01/17/poll-do-you-prefer-plasma-or-lcd/http://hd.engadget.com/2009/01/17/poll-do-you-prefer-plasma-or-lcd/Jan 17th 2009 2:00PMhttp://hd.engadget.com/2009/01/17/poll-do-you-prefer-plasma-or-lcd/http://hd.engadget.com/2009/01/17/poll-do-you-prefer-plasma-or-lcd/
Ever watch an analog or low-def signal on an LCD? It looks like crap!

Plasma does much better on low-def. Period.

Something that more ppl should talk about, especially if you're far removed and don't have a great selection of HD material like me.]]>Jan 17th 2009 2:03PMhttp://hd.engadget.com/2009/01/17/poll-do-you-prefer-plasma-or-lcd/http://hd.engadget.com/2009/01/17/poll-do-you-prefer-plasma-or-lcd/Jan 17th 2009 2:16PMhttp://hd.engadget.com/2009/01/17/poll-do-you-prefer-plasma-or-lcd/http://hd.engadget.com/2009/01/17/poll-do-you-prefer-plasma-or-lcd/
I fell asleep many times while leaving my 60" Kuro on 4:3 programs, and my screen is just fine.

So you do not have to "Baby" plasma screens anymore..,..]]>Jan 17th 2009 3:31PMhttp://hd.engadget.com/2009/01/17/poll-do-you-prefer-plasma-or-lcd/http://hd.engadget.com/2009/01/17/poll-do-you-prefer-plasma-or-lcd/Jan 17th 2009 9:50PMhttp://hd.engadget.com/2009/01/17/poll-do-you-prefer-plasma-or-lcd/http://hd.engadget.com/2009/01/17/poll-do-you-prefer-plasma-or-lcd/
Due to technology plasmas have about the same life span as LCDs, image burning is no longer an issue. Yes plasmas do burn more electricity, but do your math. I'd pay extra $2 a month for the better picture quality.

I love my 60" Kuro! My friends are absolutely blown away by the picture quality.]]>Jan 17th 2009 2:24PMhttp://hd.engadget.com/2009/01/17/poll-do-you-prefer-plasma-or-lcd/http://hd.engadget.com/2009/01/17/poll-do-you-prefer-plasma-or-lcd/Jan 17th 2009 2:34PMhttp://hd.engadget.com/2009/01/17/poll-do-you-prefer-plasma-or-lcd/http://hd.engadget.com/2009/01/17/poll-do-you-prefer-plasma-or-lcd/Jan 17th 2009 3:11PMhttp://hd.engadget.com/2009/01/17/poll-do-you-prefer-plasma-or-lcd/http://hd.engadget.com/2009/01/17/poll-do-you-prefer-plasma-or-lcd/Jan 17th 2009 6:29PMhttp://hd.engadget.com/2009/01/17/poll-do-you-prefer-plasma-or-lcd/http://hd.engadget.com/2009/01/17/poll-do-you-prefer-plasma-or-lcd/
I have heard how sales persons pitch for LCD sets with false information and myths from such stores over and over again... These sales persons have no clue what they are talking about, and once a shopper already invested a lot of money on a LCD set, they are inclined to WANT to believe they spent their hard earned money wisely so will fiercely protect the misinformation they were fed, so misinformation gets spread over and over... This is not any different from talking to anyone who were scammed into buying an over priced BOSE sound system... What is easier for them to do? Admit that they have been scammed by misinformation or keep believing they bought the best technology...?]]>Jan 18th 2009 6:59AM