Futureshop Norcent 42inch Plasma EDTV -> 1299

[Traveller999]

Actually a plasma TVs colour contrast fades the second you get it home and turn it on (all be it VERY slowly). so basically plasma starts to die out slowly because of the gas leaking.

What you are saying applies to an LCD, where the bulb burns out. LCDs (42" an under) just die when the bulb dies, just like a projection and they can be fixed.

Either way, plasma or LCD, they will die, if you are going 42" the go LCD, the picture will be sharper down the road.

I still think that is a stupid comment. Show me a 42" LCD for $1299... That would be great. It is rated for 60,000 hours. LCD are about 3x the price of the plasma. You are talking apples and oranges. You can compare these. If you have unlimited amounts of money then go for LCD of course. But you have to look at the price....

[Drew_W]

The life of a plasma panel is so long, you'll never notice any degradation whatsoever, and get many many many many many years of useful life out of that panel.

And anything about burn-in is also rubbish.

LCD panel life is shorter, but still rather long. I don't think "which panel will last the longest" is at all relevant since they are ALL going to last a long time (except for LCD/DLP projections which need bulb replacements every ~4000 hours).

At this price, a good LCD (like Sharp) will be better than a cheap plasma. Quality product versus not, HDTV versus EDTV...size is smaller, but how big of a TV do you really need? If you need the full theatre experience, get a projector.

[Drew_W]

I still think that is a stupid comment. Show me a 42" LCD for $1299... That would be great. It is rated for 60,000 hours. LCD are about 3x the price of the plasma. You are talking apples and oranges. You can compare these. If you have unlimited amounts of money then go for LCD of course. But you have to look at the price....

You can get the Dell 37" HDTV LCD for $1999, the 32" for $1499, etc etc.

Is size EVERYTHING?

[Traveller999]

You can get the Dell 37" HDTV LCD for $1999, the 32" for $1499, etc etc.

Is size EVERYTHING?

Whoever thinks size doesn't matter probably lives in their parents basement.
When you live in a house that has a theatre room or room that is about 14-16' long size of course matters. That is a stupid comment. Why not have a 7" lcd on your lap if size doesn't matter.

This RFD site needs some adults on it. I have a 61" TV now and this 42" plasma has made a nice addition to my living room.

[Drew_W]

Whoever thinks size doesn't matter probably lives in their parents basement.
When you live in a house that has a theatre room or room that is about 14-16' long size of course matters. That is a stupid comment. Why not have a 7" lcd on your lap if size doesn't matter.

This RFD site needs some adults on it. I have a 61" TV now and this 42" plasma has made a nice addition to my living room.

If you have a serious theatre room, you should seriously get a serious projector....as I already said in this thread. Forget all these junky TVs and get a huge image for half the price.

Do you even stop to consider the room this guy's putting his TV in? If he's watching from 6 ft away, he doesn't need a 42" plasma.

[Traveller999]

If you have a serious theatre room, you should seriously get a serious projector....as I already said in this thread. Forget all these junky TVs and get a huge image for half the price.

Do you even stop to consider the room this guy's putting his TV in? If he's watching from 6 ft away, he doesn't need a 42" plasma.

What are you talking about??? The point of this thread is the 42" plasma. We are not going into detail of what is the best theatre equipment. I have a great setup. That is why i said this is a GREAT ADDITION... Not replacement or only thing to use. In a 14-16' room I would think you would have a hard time to use a 32" screen.

[Jon Lai]

If you have a serious theatre room, you should seriously get a serious projector....as I already said in this thread. Forget all these junky TVs and get a huge image for half the price.

Do you even stop to consider the room this guy's putting his TV in? If he's watching from 6 ft away, he doesn't need a 42" plasma.

Projectors bring down the resolution by a lot. You can never tune it so that it is as sharp and crisp of a picture as a plasma/LCD/LCD-Projection/DLP. If that was the case, then I would be seeing a lot more sales in projection, whereas I'm seeing more sales in LCD-P/DLP than projectors.

[Drew_W]

What are you talking about??? The point of this thread is the 42" plasma. We are not going into detail of what is the best theatre equipment. I have a great setup. That is why i said this is a GREAT ADDITION... Not replacement or only thing to use. In a 14-16' room I would think you would have a hard time to use a 32" screen.

The nature of a good deal is bang for your buck...and this isn't it IMO. There. We come full circle back to the plasma.

In a 14-16' room you should have a projector. The Infocus SP5000 will cost you less than even a good 26" LCD

[Traveller999]

The nature of a good deal is bang for your buck...and this isn't it IMO. There. We come full circle back to the plasma.

In a 14-16' room you should have a projector. The Infocus SP5000 will cost you less than even a good 26" LCD

Ya. Right. Show me one that works in daylight.

[Drew_W]

Projectors bring down the resolution by a lot. You can never tune it so that it is as sharp and crisp of a picture as a plasma/LCD/LCD-Projection/DLP. If that was the case, then I would be seeing a lot more sales in projection, whereas I'm seeing more sales in LCD-P/DLP than projectors.

What on earth are you talking about? Have you even ever seen a projector setup properly? Guess why you're seeing more LCD/DLP-P sales.....because that's what BB/FS have. They don't carry the good projectors. Sensible videophiles know better.

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[Traveller999]

What on earth are you talking about? Have you even ever seen a projector setup properly? Guess why you're seeing more LCD/DLP-P sales.....because that's what BB/FS have. They don't carry the good projectors. Sensible videophiles know better.

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Drew, you don't know what you are talking about. I have great setup. That isnt what we are discussing here. 42" plasma is the discussion. If you think someone that is interested in buying a 42" plasma should buy a projector, receiver, tuner, screen etc. instead just to watch TV in a large room you are on crack. These things are TVs and to watch movies on. They are a great addition to anyones setup.

[Drew_W]

Ya. Right. Show me one that works in daylight.

I'm beginning to see that you're not really interested in quality, just getting the largest image possible (some sort of macho thing). It's okay, go enjoy your big toys.

[Drew_W]

Drew, you don't know what you are talking about. I have great setup. That isnt what we are discussing here. 42" plasma is the discussion. If you think someone that is interested in buying a 42" plasma should buy a projector, receiver, tuner, screen etc. instead just to watch TV in a large room you are on crack. These things are TVs and to watch movies on. They are a great addition to anyones setup.

Would you stop and for once consider that what works for you doesn't work universally for everyone else?

Again, there are more things to consider than getting the largest image at he lowest price. We know what you have, I'm glad you enjoy your setup and think it's great....you've made your point.

[Traveller999]

I'm beginning to see that you're not really interested in quality, just getting the largest image possible (some sort of macho thing). It's okay, go enjoy your big toys.

Why don't you put your money where your mouth is and tell us the best setup you bought for a consumer with $1299.

[Drew_W]

Why don't you put your money where your mouth is and tell us the best setup you bought for a consumer with $1299.

I couldn't tell you. Different applications and lifestyles require different solutions.