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This is a dilemma
many people face when looking for a new TV or
HDTV these days and one I have encountered on a
couple of occasions now. After extensive
research into both formats, studying the pros
and cons of each and comparing prices, spec and
deals on offer the conclusion I came to is.....
CHOOSE WHATEVER ONE TAKES YOUR FANCY....AS LONG
AS IT IS A NEWER MODEL AND PRODUCED BY A
REPUTABLE MANUFACTURER!
The technology is so far advanced now that the
days of worrying about burn in on your LCD or
Plasma is a thing of the past and has been for a
few years. The difference in picture quality is
negligable between the two formats and the fear
of your TV dropping dead after five years or so
is an urban myth based on the original models
introduced in these markets. Make sure when
researching that any you have in your shortlist
are not old stock (2 years or more) trying to be
shifted.
LCD and Plasma have, and are, advancing all the
time. The expected lifespan of sets available
today is between 15 and 20 years, but whether
the design concious in you will let a
prehistoric set hang on your wall in 2020 is
another question. The quality of picture is
improving all the time. When you eventually
decide to buy shop around and stick to the top
boys in this technology field and DON'T buy
anything that's been on the market for over two
years.
Samsung & Panasonic are the undoubted leaders,
stick with them and you will NOT go wrong. The
cheaper makes are less expensive for a reason.
Samsung and Panasonic lead the way with flat
screen technology and the rest follow..that's
not to say that great deals cannot be found by
shopping around, again, one of the keys to
getting yourself the best possible set within
the budget you have.
I've got a Samsung LCD and a Panasonic Plasma.
Both are over 40" and both cost under the $2000
mark. I spent hours reading reviews, spec and
noting the pros and cons of each. It is
undoubtedly the way to do things these days and
I'd advise anyone out there to forget the
question of 'Oh, LCD or Plasma?" and concentrate
on swotting up on your spec, reviews and bargain
hunting
If I'm not still sitting back with my feet up in
15 years time in my retirement home I'll eat my
hat!
GOOD LUCK!
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