-----------------------------------------------------------------
Dont help others because others have helped you,,,,help others because its the right thing to do!!!

http://www.indopia.in/

Hi,

I have been doing some search on the net on the issue for a while and found the following sites to be useful.


http://www.flattvpeople.com/tutorials/lcd-vs-plasma.asp

http://www.audioholics.com/techtips/specsformats/displays_LCD_vs_Plasma3.html

http://www.lcdtvbuyingguide.com/lcdtv-plasmavslcd.shtml

I have also read some reviews of the different brands and Panasonic seems to be winning hands down in terms of picture and sound quality. Pioneer is no doubt the best but the price difference between the two is quite a bit (you may be able to buy Sony Dream DVD Wireless Home Theatre DAV-FX900W with this difference). Panasonic claims lifetime of 60,000 hours and looks very impressive. Its 50" model was on sale for 2499 during this boxing day sale at Future shop while their sister company Best Buy was selling same model for 2699. Here is the link to review of Panasonic Plasma.

http://www.consumersearch.com/www/electronics/plasma-tv/index.html

Also check out:
http://www.panasonic.ca and
https://vieraconcierge.ca/

I also found this link to provide by far the best in-depth review of the plasma..

http://www.plasmatvbuyingguide.com/plasmatvreviews/panasonic-th42px60u-review.html
(you can select other models/brands here too)

Panasonic is introducing new line-up of Plasma this Spring and the current crop of models will see further decline in price in coming weeks.

-----------------------------------------------------------------
Rajeev Narula, Broker, REALTOR®
ACE TEAM REALTY INC., Brokerage
10 Kingsbridge Garden Circle, Suite 704
(Opp Square One - HWY10/403)
Mississauga, ON L5R 3K6
Bus: 1-888-355-3155 Ext. 300
Fax: 1-888-443-3155
Email:
Web: http://www.RAJEEV.ca" rel="nofollow">LINK

DLP or LCD projection has provision of replacing lamp, average expectancy of lamp life is 5000 to 10000 hrs (lamp cost is $300). These TV have bright colors but looses on black, which is hard to detect. They are bulky compare to LCD / Plasma but slimer compare to picture tube TV.

I have LCD projection Sony and do not feel any difference compare to LCD other than, it is impossible to be mounted on wall

-----------------------------------------------------------------
Check for pervert's database here http://www.perverted-justice.com

we just got plasma 50'' AKAI TV from Costco- great price and we love it. With HD - picture quality is amazing.

strongly recomm- totally worth it.
price $1799

The fact is tube-TVs last the longest when compared to LCDs and Plasmas. Also, many flat screen tube TVs are HD ready. So if you want your TV to last for, well, for a long, long time, you still would be better off with tube-TVs.

So, what is the selling point for you when it comes to LCD and/or Plasma?

When I did some research, I found that Sharp Aquos series LCD TVs are the only ones made in Japan. Rest are made in Korea, China etc.

With technology changing so fast, you may find that in 60,000 hrs or less (the life span of LCD/Plasma), you will be itching for another upgrade!

If you are planning to buy within 46 inch I would advice for LCD mainly 60,000 hrs comparing 20,000 hrs of plasma.
I purchased 40 inch LCD HD (contrast ratio 3000:1,Samsung) in Aug 2006 and last week helped my friend to purchase 32 inch LCD HD (contrast ratio 4000:1,Samsung).
If your budget permits buy only within Samsung or Sony bravia (contast ratio 3000:1 ot above) as they are the leader in the market.

btw in best buy Boxing week Samsung 46'' LCD sold at $2499 which I actually paid for my 40 inch one only 4 months back both LCD and plasme HD TVs are falling like anything so keep a good watch for a deal

-----------------------------------------------------------------
ani