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said53
06-14-10, 02:34 PM
Hi guys i need your help please to find good TV for Xbox 360 and PS3 Plasma or LCD i don't care i have 1500@ to blow so please post your links :) and Thank you <3
Stoneyguy
06-14-10, 02:55 PM
I don't think it really matters. I have a PS3 and 360 hooked up to both my bedroom (LCD) and Living Room (Plasma) and it's hard to tell the difference. I give a slight edge to plasma when it comes to color and contrast. My LCD seems to be a bit sharper and so it's more fitting for a bedroom setting where your closer to your TV. Again these differences are slight.

Personally I would be more concerned about the proper size TV. You want to be careful and buy a TV that's fitting for your viewing distance.
said53
06-14-10, 03:57 PM
Thank you stoneguy which models do you have?
Stoneyguy
06-14-10, 04:23 PM
I have a PN50C550 Samsung Plasma and a LG 46LD550 LCD.
Smee
06-14-10, 04:25 PM
Isn't plasma the worst possible choice for gaming, due to burn-in?
said53
06-14-10, 04:27 PM
Isn't plasma the worst possible choice for gaming, due to burn-in?

I would like to know that too? How are they now?
Smee
06-14-10, 04:30 PM
I would like to know that too? How are they now?

Little more on the subject here.. http://www.nvnews.net/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=100858

The last plasma I had, had permanent Fox sports scoring hud burned in it.. this was 5-6 years ago however.
Stoneyguy
06-14-10, 04:32 PM
Never had any problem with burn-ins. I have my samsung set to move the picture a pixel or so every so often. Maybe that's why I never had problems.
Dr.Nick
06-14-10, 08:55 PM
I also game on a plasma and can't say I have ever noticed any burn-in though I would not recommend one if you're going to be using it in a very bright room with lots of windows and such as glare can be a little of an issue.
But gaming is one of the areas I think plasma excels at since there is no motion blur. Having said that I think you will be very hard pressed to beat this plasma (http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Panasonic+-+VIERA+/+50%22+Class+/+1080p+/+600Hz+/+Plasma+HDTV/9788953.p?id=1218175321979&skuId=9788953) on size, price, and especially picture quality.
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said53
06-15-10, 08:29 PM
I also game on a plasma and can't say I have ever noticed any burn-in though I would not recommend one if you're going to be using it in a very bright room with lots of windows and such as glare can be a little of an issue.
But gaming is one of the areas I think plasma excels at since there is no motion blur. Having said that I think you will be very hard pressed to beat this plasma (http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Panasonic+-+VIERA+/+50%22+Class+/+1080p+/+600Hz+/+Plasma+HDTV/9788953.p?id=1218175321979&skuId=9788953) on size, price, and especially picture quality.
gl

Thank you man i think that's what i gonna get :)
Dr.Nick
06-16-10, 12:37 PM
No prob, enjoy the sweet new tv:)


Edit- Don't forget to check out avs forums for some good calibration info. It makes a HUGE difference
HiCZoK4
06-16-10, 01:51 PM
I am playing 360 on my display 226bw. 22"

But I am sometimes hooking up in a living room where is full 1080p Sony 42" and it looks crisp and good overall
Liquitronic
07-27-10, 11:42 PM
I will go defenitly with led for gaming and computing use because of the plasma still burning when you freeze a image or leave a same image for a long period of time.

I know that they offering white out but i reduce the life of the tv.
Bah!
07-28-10, 07:44 AM
Plasmas are just awesome all the way around BUT I would definitely take care, for the first 200 or so hours, with what you watch.

I have a 50 inch Samsung that has about 2500 hours on it and not a hint of burn-in. For the first 200 hours, though, I didn't play any games, watch any letterbox movies, 4:3 content or anything with a logo. It was kind of a pain in the ass, and I probably was more careful than I needed to be, but the end result is that I now play games all the time, watch letterbox movies, and tons of sports and don't have any problems with the tv at all.

Easily the best tv purchase I've ever made.
NaitoSan
07-28-10, 09:02 PM
Yeah, only bad thing about Plasma is that you have to be extra careful if you choose not to do break in for first 100 to 200 hours. Chances that you might get IR or burn in issues. If you choose to break in for 100 to 200 hours, you won't have to worry too much about it afterward.

To be honest, I have been researching a lot between LED and Plasma since I'm planning to upgrade my old HDTV. I don't really care about 3D until technology matures. I'm looking into getting this TV (Panasonic G25), it does look very nice and has gotten a lot of great reviews based on picture quality (some said almost as good as Pioneer's KURO series). It's reported that Panasonic has opted several patents and technology from Pioneer when they exited Plasmas business in 2009.

I'm a bit concerned about black level rise over time but I think it shouldn't be an big issue because it'll still look better than Samsung, Sony or other's TV.
tweaked
07-29-10, 10:39 AM
I've been using a Fujitsu 50" Plasma (Pioneer's glass, proprietary electronics) for 8 years for gaming. (Christ it's hard to believe it's been that long)

PC Gaming and then a PS3 when they came out.

Not a HINT of burn in, and i've been anything but careful.

Plasma has the dual benefit of zero ghosting and zero INPUT LAG, which i find even more important.

And my TV has shown me that Plasma is a rather robust technology. I KNOW that technically the phosphorous has dimmed in 8 years of viewing... but i can't see it.