Which TV should I get? : Othor Games

» Tue Nov 13, 2012 6:01 am

http://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/samsung-ue40eh5000-full-hd-40-led-tv-12350447-pdt.html

OR

http://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/panasonic-viera-tx-p42x50b-hd-ready-42-plasma-tv-12544503-pdt.html

Which of the two TVs above should I get? Looking online, they seem the best budget TV. I want it almost solely for my Xbox 360: playing games, accessing apps and a few DVDs. I also want built-in Freeview since I like to watch television at night.

» Tue Nov 13, 2012 5:19 am

I would go for the http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Sharp+-+AQUOS+-+70%22+Class+-+LED+-+1080p+-+120Hz+-+Smart+-+HDTV/4841581.p?id=1218541221976&skuId=4841581&ref=06&loc=01&ci_src=http://forums.bethsoft.com/topic/1422832-which-tv-should-i-get/14110944&ci_sku=4841581&extensionType=pla:g&s_kwcid=PTC!pla!!!45017590991!g!!20352568871&gclid=CMWM7ZifyrMCFeJ9OgodkHoA3w.

» Tue Nov 13, 2012 6:16 am

I would go for the http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Sharp+-+AQUOS+-+70%22+Class+-+LED+-+1080p+-+120Hz+-+Smart+-+HDTV/4841581.p?id=1218541221976&skuId=4841581&ref=06&loc=01&ci_src=http://forums.bethsoft.com/topic/1422832-which-tv-should-i-get/14110944&ci_sku=4841581&extensionType=pla:g&s_kwcid=PTC!pla!!!45017590991!g!!20352568871&gclid=CMWM7ZifyrMCFeJ9OgodkHoA3w.

Be serious. That isn't a budget television by any stretch of the imagine...

» Tue Nov 13, 2012 4:46 am

I'd go with the first one, because I'm not a fan of plasma TVs.

» Tue Nov 13, 2012 9:41 am

Depends on what you value the most. The Panasonic plasma TV have the best image quality, while the Samsung TV is more energy efficient and give you slightly lower electricity bills and is a bit lighter to carry.

EDIT: Oh, I haven't looked it up, but the Panasonic plasma TV probably have lower input lag, so it's more suitable for gaming.

» Tue Nov 13, 2012 11:14 am

Depends on what you value the most. The Panasonic plasma TV have the best image quality, while the Samsung TV is more energy efficient and give you slightly lower electricity bills and is a bit lighter to carry.

I don't care about being electronically efficient. I want a good picture to play my games on! My concern is how the Panasonic isn't full HD though, which may be a concern in a year or so's time once technology progresses and gaming consoles begin to output 1080p (the Wii U will). However, the Samsung also has a low refresh rate and I actually like plasmas. The other Panasonic I saw, which was admittedly full HD and more money, was beautiful looking.

» Tue Nov 13, 2012 9:08 am

I'd go with the first one, because I'm not a fan of plasma TVs.

Might I ask why? They look quite nice to me...natural colours and all.

» Tue Nov 13, 2012 6:49 am

Might I ask why? They look quite nice to me...natural colours and all.

They aren't that bad, but they have some cons, one being that the screen tends to suffer from burn-ins if the TV displays an image (or something that's not moving) for too long. So sometimes an image will burn on the screen and stay there forever, if you're not careful. :shrug:

» Tue Nov 13, 2012 5:05 am

They aren't that bad, but they have some cons, one being that the screen tends to suffer from burn-ins if the TV displays an image (or something that's not moving) for too long. So sometimes an image will burn on the screen and stay there forever, if you're not careful. :shrug:

I believe, from personal experience, that LCD displays have been worse for burn-ins than Plasmas (admittedly have only owned a single Panasonic). Regardless, I am not going to display long periods of a still image, unless a game perhaps displays text constantly in one part of the screen. Just want the best picture quality. Which TV has that?

» Tue Nov 13, 2012 1:56 am

Burn-ins from plasma TVs are extremely rare these days. They used to be rather common, but that was on models released 5+ years ago. They are pretty good at fighting that now.

» Tue Nov 13, 2012 2:27 am

Burn-ins from plasma TVs are extremely rare these days. They used to be rather common, but that was on models released 5+ years ago. They are pretty good at fighting that now.

Agreed. So, what TV do you recommend? The plasma offers much less motion blur with a faster frequency, which is always a nice touch for gaming, and there is also the more natural colours of plasma televisions. However, the Samsung offers a higher resolution with a low frequency. Do I need a Full HD television? Could a HD Ready still output 1080p?

» Tue Nov 13, 2012 12:30 pm

I regret not buying a full HD tv for my Xbox 360. It makes no difference in resolution, but 1080p makes things look a bit smoother. I do not regret buying a plasma screen. The LCDs I've used have had serious input lag. Plasma all the way as long as you dont have lots of lights on in the room. The screen reflects horribly.

» Tue Nov 13, 2012 4:54 pm

I regret not buying a full HD tv for my Xbox 360. It makes no difference in resolution, but 1080p makes things look a bit smoother. I do not regret buying a plasma screen. The LCDs I've used have had serious input lag. Plasma all the way as long as you dont have lots of lights on in the room. The screen reflects horribly.

The television will be in front of the window, so no light could possible shine on it besides the small amount from the actual lights. I love plasmas too for their low input lag, lack of motion blur and often natural colours. However, I also do want a full HD TV. What do you think is better? Full HD LED Edge-lit or HD Ready Plasma? The Panasonic is 600 Hz whilst the Samsung is only 50 Hz, but the Samsung trumps it in resolution.

» Tue Nov 13, 2012 4:23 pm

I don't know what to get and need to decide tonight since it's a limited offer! Help?

» Tue Nov 13, 2012 7:03 am

Consult the runes.

» Tue Nov 13, 2012 1:28 pm

Consult the runes.

Be serious.

» Tue Nov 13, 2012 7:19 am

Option 1:

Full HD LCD
Suffers with motion-blur
Low refresh rate
Higher resolution

Option 2:

HD Ready Plasma
Natural colours
No motion-blur
No input lag
Lower resolution

It is basically a simple question of whether or not Full HD is really needed or whether having no input lag and less motion-blur is better for gaming?

» Tue Nov 13, 2012 2:43 am

pre owned ebay.i just got lcd 32 1080p fof kitchen xbox 80 quid..

» Tue Nov 13, 2012 1:58 pm

~~http://www.avsforum.com/f/~~

Looks like you already bought something...

I recommend more bumps

» Tue Nov 13, 2012 1:06 am

pre owned ebay.i just got lcd 32 1080p fof kitchen xbox 80 quid..

No, thanks. I simply want an opinion between the two.

» Tue Nov 13, 2012 1:27 am

~~http://www.avsforum.com/f/~~

Looks like you already bought something...

I recommend more bumps

I haven't already bought something and haven't made any bumps?

» Tue Nov 13, 2012 12:34 pm

I just want someone to give me their opinion. I don't know what to do...

» Tue Nov 13, 2012 5:13 am

Get the better TV for the price...

» Tue Nov 13, 2012 5:41 am

Something to consider here is power consumption. Plasma TVs use a ton of power compared to other TVs. If power is cheap where you live, that shouldn't matter much, but otherwise...

» Tue Nov 13, 2012 9:13 am

No need to rush, the Panasonic is ￡330 on Amazon.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B007ISAL4C/ref=mp_s_a_1?qid=1352757461&sr=8-1&pi=SL75

I'll have a look around and see if I can't find a full HD Panasonic.