What kind of television should I buy to watch movies?

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Having saved up enough money I want to buy myself a new tv. I'm a bit confused about what type to go for...LCD or Plasma. I never watch tv so it would only be for watching blu ray films and maybe some game playing. I was advised by a sales assistant that LCD is better for movies but having looked into it on the internet, it appears a plasma tv would be better suited to films. (I'm confused!)

I have a budget of about £700-£800 and would ideally like a 42" screen. Any answers would be greatly appreciated...many thanks!

 

[roger06]

I'd go for plasma. I reckon LCDs look great in the shop as they're so bright but I reckon this would get really tiring.

I've no regrets getting a 42" Pana plasma

 

[professorhat]

Don't get sidetracked by the different technologies or even the different specs on offer from TV manufacturers and salesmen. Just draw up a shortlist of TVs in your budget by reading some reviews, audition these TVs in a proper low lit showroom / demo room and choose the one that looks best in your eyes watching the kind of material you will be watching at home. Make sure you buy from a reputable dealer who is happy for you to return the set if anything is not to your liking.

Simples.

 

[topbloke55]

Plasma for home.

LCD for shop floor.ÿ

 

[Dave_]

If it's solely for movies with a bit of gaming,i'd go for a projector personally.

 

[Frank Harvey]

Dave took the words right out of my mouth. Great Dave's think alike

42" or 80/90"?

"Will you the pork, or will you the lamb?"

 

[Anonymous]

Plasma TV got mirror reflection in bright lighting room but not LCD. But if you have a proper lighting system in the room, Go for projector.

 

[Anonymous]

Not at that budget...the need to buy a screen would take it down to 600-700 !!

No reflection from my panny plasma ! But take profs advice....he's right as per......

 

[Frank Harvey]

If you compare those TV's (regardless of whether they're plasma or LCD) that have shiny reflective screens and those that have a non reflective matt lookng screen, you'll notice that the reflective surfaces have a much better detail and black level. My previous laptop had a matt screen, looked fine. My new one has a reflective screen, and looks so much better. Compare them for yourself and see what you think.....