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HDTV's Difference between DLP and Plasma?
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Posted by: pwnographer

Hi guys, as you know HDTV's are now becoming standard and I will be purchasing one in the next few months.

I wanted to know what the differences between DLP and Plasma HDTVs are. DLP HDTV's are significantly cheaper and seem to look as good as some plasmas. Why are they cheaper and what might be a wise decision for the future assuming I'm not made of money (budgeting 3k at most for one). I'd like to get a 50", 58" or 61" TV.

Please enlighten me and I will bake you a cake :eek: !

Posted by: andrewsvalesen

I guess I help you out. Goto Google and type Plasma VS. HDLCD

First link.

And about DLPs, they are bad. Not as good picture, and real expensive to repair.

Plasma is the way to go, cheaper and just plain better.

Posted by: TheEnd187

dlp is projection and wighs like 50tons.

Plasma tvs
use phosphorous gas to create picture
vulnerable to burn in(although not really a big deal in new models) but still present
wall mountable
flat and takes up less space
first 1080p's came out 3 months ago so 1080p is really expensive 720p plasmas have dropped in price
1080p(true HD) very expensive

LCD(liquid crystal display)
use liquid crystal
XHD models coming soon 2x picture clarity compared to 1080p
lighter and uses less energy than plasma
not prone to burn in
may experience ghosting
wall mountable
available from edtv t 1080p
less expensive than plasma
slightly less vibrant volor than "top" plasmas
slighlty less veiwing angles than plasmas

DLP(digital light processing)
uses millions of tiny mirrors to produce picture
very heavy(newer models get lighter everyday)
less expensive than lcd or plasma
excellent contrast and blacks
may experince "rainbows"
big ugly box
no bragging rights( like saying i have a 65" plasma in my room lol)
uses more power than lcd or plasma

CRT(cathode ray tube)
big ugly box
sux

Big Screen(Projection)
very huge box
heavy
poor veiwing angles
prone to burn in

theres a little guide

Posted by: tqualizerman

I still cannot bring myself to purchase LCD or Plasma and DEFINITELY
prefer my big, sucky 46" Song Wega HD rear projection.

The picture on my two year old model is better than anything I've seen on these fancy newer models.

I don't think plasma and LCD are quite there yet, there's a few issues I really can't get over like 'trailing' and I'm not happy with the black levels.

Posted by: TheEnd187

im going to wait for laser tv's to come out instead of going 1080p plasma

Posted by: swtwc

Laser Tv's?

Posted by: TheEnd187

[url]http://consensus123.blogspot.com/2006/11/laser-tv-predicted-to-be-death-of.html[/url]

Posted by: korky122

hey i have a 57" hdtv, progection tv. looks awsome, there really isn't a huge difference. except the price. i go to bestbuy and they dont look that different

Posted by: TheOtis

Did andrewsvalesen honestly say plasmas are better?

No, not by a long shot. Not in anyway what so ever.

I have a 32" LG LCD HDTV that I game on with my PC and it looks amazing.

Posted by: charles_scott

You should really explain why a Plasma tv isn't any better than an LCD. Plasma televisions have improved signifigantly over the years and cost about as much as a LCD dont they? That and Plasma has wider viewing angles....