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Plasma vs. LCD: Six things you need to know

By David Carnoy on 08 April 2008

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Comments: I am a Technician of some 26 years and an Audiophile.
I also sub-contract lease supply and maintenance of big screens Plasma and LCD to both the retail (hotels, clubs) and domestic arenas. I was recently forced to part with my 42" CRT Grundig, which I prefer to any flat panel. I had to embark on research into buying a flat panel. I spent almost three months on and off researching. I found the answer for value versus quality to be without ANY doubt in the Toshiba Regza. I bought a 42" HD TUNER model 42WLT66A. My only regret is noy buying the 47". The only real close runner up was the new LG with built in hardrive.
As for Plasma, forget it. I am supplied with them for my home as part of my contract and each one of the 100+ cm sets are in other rooms than the lounge / entertainment ares. I gave one to my six year old to use for his game consoles and my technicians watch the news etc on one in my workshop. They are rubbish and I cannot give you one single good reason to buy them. You get a bigger screen for less dollars yes, but whats the point when its garbage. We buy them in bulk and lease them, fix them while they are in warranty and the next time they blow we send them to auction or the dump. Why do you think we supply them ? Because they are big and cheap! I liken them to a BIC disposable lighter.
This 'black colour' with LCD Backlighting problem people speak of. is 99.9% eliminated in the Toshiba Regza. If you want to buy a cheap reliable LCD screen then look at what TECO are selling. The use a 1st class screen. No whistles and bells but what do you expect for the $. My money for a Flat Panel LCD TV set is the Regza. The proof is always in the pudding and I am yet to find fault or error with the Regza unit. Oh for those who dont know the word "REGZA" means "BRILLIANT". I found this out after I bought the set. "HOW IRONIC"!!
All this will not be relevant soon as the sets we are talking about are 100hz and manufacture of 120hz plus is underway. They are only 'holding back' on release and sales because of existing stock. 120hz sets have passed the test bench 'bencmark'.
One company has a set plan for 200hz that has passed design stage but not been 'benched' yet. You should see 120hz sets later this year 2007 or early to mid 2008.
Enquiries to: leeweb@optusnet.com.au

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