Board 8 > Anyone here knowledgeable about TVs?

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Bigwig_rah 08/31/11 1:45:00 PM #1:	I need a TV for my new place, but I've never actually bought one before. I'm looking for something in the 32" range and could use some opinions: Sony, Samsung, Panasonic, LG, or Other? LCD or Plasma? 720p or 1080p? Will be used pretty much only for gaming. -- http://img.imgcake.com/nio/2bigwigpngut.png <cite>Bigwig_rah posted [p:281187] in Anyone her... [t:60188243]...</cite> <quote> I need a TV for my new place, but I've never actually bought one before. I'm looking for something in the 32" range and could use some opinions:Sony, Samsung, Panasonic, LG, or Other?LCD or Plasma?720p or 1080p?Will be used pretty much only for gaming. -- http://img.imgcake.com/nio/2bigwigpngut.png </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
DaruniaTheGoron 08/31/11 1:47:00 PM #2:	LCD 1080p Brand doesn't matter so much. -- http://www.last.fm/user/VinnyMendoza "This is all we have... when we die.." <cite>DaruniaTheGoron posted [p:281188] in Anyone her... [t:60188243]...</cite> <quote> LCD1080pBrand doesn't matter so much. -- http://www.last.fm/user/VinnyMendoza"This is all we have... when we die.." </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Bigwig_rah 08/31/11 3:37:00 PM #3:	*DaruniaTheGoron posted...* LCD 1080p Brand doesn't matter so much. I've been told that certain brands are crappy, though maybe that's just things like Dynex that no one has ever heard of. -- http://img.imgcake.com/nio/2bigwigpngut.png <cite>Bigwig_rah posted [p:281189] in Anyone her... [t:60188243]...</cite> <quote> DaruniaTheGoron posted...LCD1080pBrand doesn't matter so much.I've been told that certain brands are crappy, though maybe that's just things like Dynex that no one has ever heard of. -- http://img.imgcake.com/nio/2bigwigpngut.png </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
tee316 08/31/11 3:42:00 PM #4:	If you want to game on it, stay far away from Plasma TVs. <cite>tee316 posted [p:281190] in Anyone her... [t:60188243]...</cite> <quote> If you want to game on it, stay far away from Plasma TVs. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Lockes Ragnarok 08/31/11 3:45:00 PM #5:	Samsung 1080p LED. Best picture ever, man. -- Let's get drunk and make bad decisions <cite>Lockes Ragnarok posted [p:281191] in Anyone her... [t:60188243]...</cite> <quote> Samsung 1080p LED. Best picture ever, man. -- Let's get drunk and make bad decisions </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Chrono1219 08/31/11 3:54:00 PM #6:	they don't plasmas below a certain size (42" I think). If you want to go bigger, and want to stay away from Plasma, then you have to dish out some bucks for a LED. There are some other factors you might want to look into too. LCDs often suffer from angle problems (like what happens if you view your laptop screen at a weird angle) this has gotten less prevalent over time, but it's worth checking into. Plamsa's have also been traditionally better at handling blacks. Plasmas will have less motion blur simply because the refresh rate is so high. However, if you have a 240LCD, or even a 120, it's not easy to notice. Also, while getting like a 1080p 32" might be tempting, it's not really worth it. The screen is too small to really make a difference in 720 versus 1080. While there are factors like how far you are from the TV, and the brand, etc, often times you would have to guess in a blind test. -- Chrono1219 <cite>Chrono1219 posted [p:281192] in Anyone her... [t:60188243]...</cite> <quote> they don't plasmas below a certain size (42" I think). If you want to go bigger, and want to stay away from Plasma, then you have to dish out some bucks for a LED.There are some other factors you might want to look into too. LCDs often suffer from angle problems (like what happens if you view your laptop screen at a weird angle) this has gotten less prevalent over time, but it's worth checking into. Plamsa's have also been traditionally better at handling blacks. Plasmas will have less motion blur simply because the refresh rate is so high. However, if you have a 240LCD, or even a 120, it's not easy to notice. Also, while getting like a 1080p 32" might be tempting, it's not really worth it. The screen is too small to really make a difference in 720 versus 1080. While there are factors like how far you are from the TV, and the brand, etc, often times you would have to guess in a blind test. -- Chrono1219 </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Sorozone 08/31/11 3:55:00 PM #7:	From: tee316 \| #004 If you want to game on it, stay far away from Plasma TVs. Uh no. Plasma are the best for gaming. Plasma > LCD > LED. LCD isn't bad a second choice, but if you game a lot, I'd stay away from LED's. It just looks bad imo. Plasmas have better blacks which is better for gaming imo. LED makes everything to bright and when you move causes blurring effects. If you are going for Plasma, Panasonic is generally considered the best, Samsung and Sony being 2nd. LED's the best brand is Samsung or Sony, but they picture is considerably different and really depends on your taste(neither are bad). <cite>Sorozone posted [p:281193] in Anyone her... [t:60188243]...</cite> <quote> From: tee316 \| #004If you want to game on it, stay far away from Plasma TVs.Uh no. Plasma are the best for gaming. Plasma > LCD > LED. LCD isn't bad a second choice, but if you game a lot, I'd stay away from LED's. It just looks bad imo. Plasmas have better blacks which is better for gaming imo. LED makes everything to bright and when you move causes blurring effects.If you are going for Plasma, Panasonic is generally considered the best, Samsung and Sony being 2nd. LED's the best brand is Samsung or Sony, but they picture is considerably different and really depends on your taste(neither are bad). </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Jukkie 08/31/11 4:00:00 PM #8:	From: Chrono1219 \| #006 they don't plasmas below a certain size (42" I think). If you want to go bigger, and want to stay away from Plasma, then you have to dish out some bucks for a LED. There are some other factors you might want to look into too. LCDs often suffer from angle problems (like what happens if you view your laptop screen at a weird angle) this has gotten less prevalent over time, but it's worth checking into. Plamsa's have also been traditionally better at handling blacks. Plasmas will have less motion blur simply because the refresh rate is so high. However, if you have a 240LCD, or even a 120, it's not easy to notice. Also, while getting like a 1080p 32" might be tempting, it's not really worth it. The screen is too small to really make a difference in 720 versus 1080. While there are factors like how far you are from the TV, and the brand, etc, often times you would have to guess in a blind test. ZING! -- * B8 LNC * ****es be crazy!! <cite>Jukkie posted [p:281194] in Anyone her... [t:60188243]...</cite> <quote> From: Chrono1219 \| #006they don't plasmas below a certain size (42" I think). If you want to go bigger, and want to stay away from Plasma, then you have to dish out some bucks for a LED.There are some other factors you might want to look into too. LCDs often suffer from angle problems (like what happens if you view your laptop screen at a weird angle) this has gotten less prevalent over time, but it's worth checking into. Plamsa's have also been traditionally better at handling blacks. Plasmas will have less motion blur simply because the refresh rate is so high. However, if you have a 240LCD, or even a 120, it's not easy to notice. Also, while getting like a 1080p 32" might be tempting, it's not really worth it. The screen is too small to really make a difference in 720 versus 1080. While there are factors like how far you are from the TV, and the brand, etc, often times you would have to guess in a blind test.ZING! -- B8 LNC ******es be crazy!! </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
DaruniaTheGoron 08/31/11 11:09:00 PM #9:	I have a Dynex, XFD It honestly looks really good. I've played blu rays and game in HD on it and it looks beautiful. Not as great as a more expensive brand, but oh well. For the price, i didn't care. If you've got a lot of money to burn, yeah, get brand name plasma TV. LCD is generally cheaper though, and uses less power. They're also light as F*, which is really useful for when I LAN with people and we need an extra TV. I can carry it very easily by myself. -- http://www.last.fm/user/VinnyMendoza "This is all we have... when we die.." <cite>DaruniaTheGoron posted [p:281195] in Anyone her... [t:60188243]...</cite> <quote> I have a Dynex, XFDIt honestly looks really good. I've played blu rays and game in HD on it and it looks beautiful. Not as great as a more expensive brand, but oh well. For the price, i didn't care.If you've got a lot of money to burn, yeah, get brand name plasma TV. LCD is generally cheaper though, and uses less power. They're also light as F*, which is really useful for when I LAN with people and we need an extra TV. I can carry it very easily by myself. -- http://www.last.fm/user/VinnyMendoza"This is all we have... when we die.." </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
_stingers_ 08/31/11 11:16:00 PM #10:	From: Sorozone \| #007 Uh no. Plasma are the best for gaming. Plasma > LCD > LED. LCD isn't bad a second choice, but if you game a lot, I'd stay away from LED's. It just looks bad imo. Plasmas have better blacks which is better for gaming imo. LED makes everything to bright and when you move causes blurring effects. If you are going for Plasma, Panasonic is generally considered the best, Samsung and Sony being 2nd. LED's the best brand is Samsung or Sony, but they picture is considerably different and really depends on your taste(neither are bad). this flat out isnt true...at least these days, maybe ~5 years ago lol. LEDs can produce comparable if not flat out better dark levels to plasmas no contest in the modern day world. Not to mention reduced power consumption and thinner screens. LEDs are the best. -- http://img.imgcake.com/nio/10stingerspngvu.png http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=Apalachian <cite>_stingers_ posted [p:281196] in Anyone her... [t:60188243]...</cite> <quote> From: Sorozone \| #007Uh no. Plasma are the best for gaming. Plasma > LCD > LED. LCD isn't bad a second choice, but if you game a lot, I'd stay away from LED's. It just looks bad imo. Plasmas have better blacks which is better for gaming imo. LED makes everything to bright and when you move causes blurring effects.If you are going for Plasma, Panasonic is generally considered the best, Samsung and Sony being 2nd. LED's the best brand is Samsung or Sony, but they picture is considerably different and really depends on your taste(neither are bad).this flat out isnt true...at least these days, maybe ~5 years ago lol. LEDs can produce comparable if not flat out better dark levels to plasmas no contest in the modern day world. Not to mention reduced power consumption and thinner screens. LEDs are the best. -- http://img.imgcake.com/nio/10stingerspngvu.pnghttp://www.youtube.com/profile?user=Apalachian </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Sorozone 09/01/11 12:07:00 AM #11:	^Only if the LED has local dimming, which I'm not entirely sure are in every LED nowadays. LED's have advantages like you said, lower energy consumption($10 compared to $30-$40), vibrant colors, thinner screen if you care about that, but at the same time are still more expensive and no one is entirely sure on their lifespan yet. However that's only because Plasmas have been on the market longer. Plasmas still look better in darker rooms, because of the nature of how they are built, but have a bad glares during the day. So, like I said, if you are a movie buff, or a big gaming person, I think Plasma is still the way to go. That's just my opinion. LED's give me massive headaches when I play games on them, but are perfect for television. <cite>Sorozone posted [p:281197] in Anyone her... [t:60188243]...</cite> <quote> ^Only if the LED has local dimming, which I'm not entirely sure are in every LED nowadays. LED's have advantages like you said, lower energy consumption($10 compared to $30-$40), vibrant colors, thinner screen if you care about that, but at the same time are still more expensive and no one is entirely sure on their lifespan yet. However that's only because Plasmas have been on the market longer.Plasmas still look better in darker rooms, because of the nature of how they are built, but have a bad glares during the day. So, like I said, if you are a movie buff, or a big gaming person, I think Plasma is still the way to go. That's just my opinion.LED's give me massive headaches when I play games on them, but are perfect for television. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
OmarsComin 09/01/11 12:15:00 AM #12:	If you're only going to be gaming, might be good (and cheap) to find a used CRT. Almost any HDTV is going to incur anywhere between 2-5 frames of visual lag. Which is bad news! <cite>OmarsComin posted [p:281198] in Anyone her... [t:60188243]...</cite> <quote> If you're only going to be gaming, might be good (and cheap) to find a used CRT. Almost any HDTV is going to incur anywhere between 2-5 frames of visual lag. Which is bad news! </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
thundersheep 09/01/11 12:20:00 AM #13:	From: OmarsComin \| #012 If you're only going to be gaming, might be good (and cheap) to find a used CRT. Almost any HDTV is going to incur anywhere between 2-5 frames of visual lag. Which is bad news! CRTs are terrible for current gen gaming. -- http://soundcloud.com/thundersheep/lunatic-asylum http://soundcloud.com/thundersheep/summer-rain <cite>thundersheep posted [p:281199] in Anyone her... [t:60188243]...</cite> <quote> From: OmarsComin \| #012If you're only going to be gaming, might be good (and cheap) to find a used CRT. Almost any HDTV is going to incur anywhere between 2-5 frames of visual lag. Which is bad news!CRTs are terrible for current gen gaming. -- http://soundcloud.com/thundersheep/lunatic-asylumhttp://soundcloud.com/thundersheep/summer-rain </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
OmarsComin 09/01/11 12:38:00 AM #14:	CRTs are terrible for current gen gaming. They don't look as nice. Besides that, they're pretty swell! <cite>OmarsComin posted [p:281200] in Anyone her... [t:60188243]...</cite> <quote> CRTs are terrible for current gen gaming.They don't look as nice. Besides that, they're pretty swell! </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Demon HunterX 09/01/11 12:39:00 AM #15:	depending on the size of the tv, you might not need 1080p. If the tv is under 32 inches or so, 720p is perfectly fine, and probably a good bit cheaper -- (2:50:41 AM) Andrew Gripshover: and i've kind of accepted that pittsburgh is superior to my city <cite>Demon HunterX posted [p:281201] in Anyone her... [t:60188243]...</cite> <quote> depending on the size of the tv, you might not need 1080p. If the tv is under 32 inches or so, 720p is perfectly fine, and probably a good bit cheaper -- (2:50:41 AM) Andrew Gripshover: and i've kind of accepted that pittsburgh is superior to my city </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
thundersheep 09/01/11 9:00:00 AM #16:	From: OmarsComin \| #014 CRTs are terrible for current gen gaming. They don't look as nice. Besides that, they're pretty swell! The 2-5 frames of lag you're claiming are nowhere near as bad as all the resolution you're losing by playing on a CRT. I'm really curious to know what games you're playing if you believe it's a fair trade. The only game I'll even play on a CRT is SSF4, and even that is worse because it feels like you have less of the screen to work with. -- http://soundcloud.com/thundersheep/lunatic-asylum http://soundcloud.com/thundersheep/summer-rain <cite>thundersheep posted [p:281202] in Anyone her... [t:60188243]...</cite> <quote> From: OmarsComin \| #014CRTs are terrible for current gen gaming.They don't look as nice. Besides that, they're pretty swell!The 2-5 frames of lag you're claiming are nowhere near as bad as all the resolution you're losing by playing on a CRT. I'm really curious to know what games you're playing if you believe it's a fair trade. The only game I'll even play on a CRT is SSF4, and even that is worse because it feels like you have less of the screen to work with. -- http://soundcloud.com/thundersheep/lunatic-asylumhttp://soundcloud.com/thundersheep/summer-rain </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ShadowHalo17 09/01/11 9:10:00 AM #17:	I have an LG, 47" LED, and I freaking love it. Both movies and games look fantastic. LCD is pretty great too. I've always said that Plasma sucks and I will continue to say it, I don't like Plasma TVs, I don't think they're worth it at all when LCD and LED are so much better. If you're set on a 32", then as others have said, 1080p won't really be worth it, but if you're up to it, I would suggest getting a bigger TV. At least 40", if you can afford it. Then make sure it's 1080p and not 1080i, because actually I think 720p is better than 1080i (so if you do get a 32" still, make sure it's 720p). And also make sure you get 120Hz and not 60Hz. -- *~Halo* Give into the Night. http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a125/ShadowHalo/haloshadow1.gif <cite>ShadowHalo17 posted [p:281203] in Anyone her... [t:60188243]...</cite> <quote> I have an LG, 47" LED, and I freaking love it. Both movies and games look fantastic. LCD is pretty great too. I've always said that Plasma sucks and I will continue to say it, I don't like Plasma TVs, I don't think they're worth it at all when LCD and LED are so much better.If you're set on a 32", then as others have said, 1080p won't really be worth it, but if you're up to it, I would suggest getting a bigger TV. At least 40", if you can afford it. Then make sure it's 1080p and not 1080i, because actually I think 720p is better than 1080i (so if you do get a 32" still, make sure it's 720p). And also make sure you get 120Hz and not 60Hz. -- ~Halo Give into the Night.http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a125/ShadowHalo/haloshadow1.gif </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Bigwig_rah 09/01/11 9:13:00 AM #18:	Good advice ITT thanks guys. Also lol at the guy who suggested a CRT, why don't I just throw my money down a well and wish for a decent display?! -- http://img.imgcake.com/nio/2bigwigpngut.png <cite>Bigwig_rah posted [p:281204] in Anyone her... [t:60188243]...</cite> <quote> Good advice ITT thanks guys.Also lol at the guy who suggested a CRT, why don't I just throw my money down a well and wish for a decent display?! -- http://img.imgcake.com/nio/2bigwigpngut.png </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ShadowHalo17 09/01/11 9:17:00 AM #19:	Oh and if you see anything above 120Hz, don't bother with it, as I'm pretty sure it's just a way to jack up the price of the TV, because you wouldn't really be able to see much of a difference from 120Hz and up. -- *~Halo* Live, fight, survive, as a family. http://img267.imageshack.us/img267/7469/batfamily.jpg <cite>ShadowHalo17 posted [p:281205] in Anyone her... [t:60188243]...</cite> <quote> Oh and if you see anything above 120Hz, don't bother with it, as I'm pretty sure it's just a way to jack up the price of the TV, because you wouldn't really be able to see much of a difference from 120Hz and up. -- ~Halo Live, fight, survive, as a family.http://img267.imageshack.us/img267/7469/batfamily.jpg </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
_stingers_ 09/01/11 9:34:00 AM #20:	CRTs are good for fighting games, because of the lag on HDs. I have like 3 for smash =] -- http://img.imgcake.com/nio/10stingerspngvu.png http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=Apalachian <cite>_stingers_ posted [p:281206] in Anyone her... [t:60188243]...</cite> <quote> CRTs are good for fighting games, because of the lag on HDs. I have like 3 for smash =] -- http://img.imgcake.com/nio/10stingerspngvu.pnghttp://www.youtube.com/profile?user=Apalachian </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Bigwig_rah 09/02/11 3:04:00 PM #21:	*ShadowHalo17 posted...* Oh and if you see anything above 120Hz, don't bother with it, as I'm pretty sure it's just a way to jack up the price of the TV, because you wouldn't really be able to see much of a difference from 120Hz and up. Is getting 120Hz really important? I've looked at quite a few TVs now and I haven't seen a single one with more than 60. -- http://img.imgcake.com/nio/2bigwigpngut.png <cite>Bigwig_rah posted [p:281207] in Anyone her... [t:60188243]...</cite> <quote> ShadowHalo17 posted...Oh and if you see anything above 120Hz, don't bother with it, as I'm pretty sure it's just a way to jack up the price of the TV, because you wouldn't really be able to see much of a difference from 120Hz and up.Is getting 120Hz really important? I've looked at quite a few TVs now and I haven't seen a single one with more than 60. -- http://img.imgcake.com/nio/2bigwigpngut.png </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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