replacing crt TV need some advice

[admin_exported]

hi, I am looking to replace my sony crt and am leaning toward a panasonic replacement. I would use tv more for sd viewing , also gaming and dvds. Also current location of tv means there is a large window opposite the stand. Also being based in africa i would buy in dubai as frieght is cheaper. I have come across a 42" plasma g11 panel and 37" lcd. Links are below, I would really appreciate some help. Also is my leaning toward a panasonic sound thinking. Also is image burn an issue with plasmas. Thanks

http://www.panasonic.ae/PMM/English/products/ProductDetails.aspx?PrdId=1694&CatId=221 plasma tv

http://www.panasonic.ae/PMM/English/products/ProductDetails.aspx?PrdId=1698&CatId=222 (lcd tv)

 

[Big Chris]

One thing. Unlike Plasmas, LCDs don't have a glass screen, so you'll get a lot less glare and reflection from an LCD than a Plasma. However, if your old CRT TV was in this same location, you're probably used to glare and reflection.

Never had a plasma TV myself, but apparently screen burn has all but been eradicated from the newer generation of Plasma TV. Some say they have still had issues with leaving strong images on the screen for extended periods, so as long as you're a bit careful, it shouldn't pose a problem.

 

[Andy Clough]

Full review of the Panasonic TX-37LZD800 here - it's an excellent, five-star set, although here in the UK it's a 2008 model.

Panasonic models are generally very good, and screen burn on newer plasmas shouldn't be a problem.

 

[Anonymous]

many thanks for your reply, I understand for movies plasmas are better buy, how about for satellite tv and gaming which would be a better buy? Also I understand you have to run plasma screen for approx 200hrs on medium settings is this true?

 

[professorhat]

The technologies of plasma and LCD themselves don't necessarily decide which is best for what type of use. For example, the Pioneer plasma TVs of old are still generally regarded as some of the best TVs out there (if you can source one now Pioneer have stopped production). However, recently Sony's range of LCDs have received many plaudits from WHF and others. It's not LCD or plasma which has decided this, but the company's implementation of that technology.

My advice would be, don't worry about whether a TV is plasma or LCD, just go get some demos and worry about which one looks best for what you are going to use it for.

As for running plasmas in, it seems to be a recommended practice, and I certainly wouldn't discourage it to be on the safe side, but I personally didn't and have had no issues (TV is over 3 years old now).