Sony Bravia (RIP)

Now since u have asked about Plasmas, let me mention a few things to look out for, before buying them........

1) If u are going to watch it, where Sunlight is abundant, then avoid it - coz the picture looks very dull when sunlight falls on it.
2) As mentioned earlier, avoid it for PCs.
3) Before buying 1, check out how much "Image burn-in" is affecting it. That Ghost effect that is being discussed, is the image burn-in problem. People are saying that its a thing of the past, but in reality it does exist in negligible amounts. Just recently my uncle got it & he said there is minor issue, but he can live with it. So u need to check how much burn-in issue is there.

Burn-in happens when an image stays still on the screen, and not in fast-paced sequences. this is the reason why it is isnt recommended for PCs.

4) Power usage. Of all the 3 techs, Plasma is the biggest power hungry technology. If Plasma uses 100 units, LCD uses 50 units. LED uses 20 Units..........thats the scale of comparison for power.

Still, all said & and done, it gives good viewing experience. Its quality is as good as LEDs & obviously super-high refresh rates make them ideal for sports viewing.

And i havent come across this "PROBLEM" of Plasmas, that they need Ventilation!!!!! :O

1. I am using it in my bed room...no sunlight

2. I have not bought this TV for laptop usuage..

3. image burn-in problem still now i have not seen it...will recheck on it today evening........

4. I knew very much during the purchase that it consumes more electricity than LCD or LED TV's but it consumes less electricity than my 29" Normal TV...
 
IMO if thickness is not an issue, DLPs are amazing devices with a higher VFM quotient compared to LCDs and Plasmas.
 
@jaymin, ghost effect and burn in, are two different things, ghost effect is when tv's refresh rate is not that fast and in fast scenes clarity reduces , burn in as u have mentioned is a separate issue.:Boy Bow:
 
Ghosting generally affects gamers. Its indicated by the response time between images (2ms, 4ms) and should not be an issue for TV usage. In ghosting the outline of the previous image can still be seen in the new one.Burn in cause the image to be continously present after that image has been viewed for a long period of time. Thats the reason why its advisable to change the wallpaper on your PC every few days or use a screensaver.
 
@ ajuravi......Thats what i meant actually in my last line. that if u can do away with these issues, then it can perfectly suit u!@ Toocool......I thought that the reduction in clarity occuring due to low refresh rates is due to pixelation/jarring. If that is called ghost effect, then there surely isnt any chance of it occuring in Plasma, due to super-high refresh rates.
 
Ghosting generally affects gamers. Its indicated by the response time between images (2ms, 4ms) and should not be an issue for TV usage. In

ghosting the outline of the previous image can still be seen in the new one.

Burn in cause the image to be continously present after that image has been viewed for a long period of time. Thats the reason why its

advisable to change the wallpaper on your PC every few days or use a screensaver.

ghosting also effects to who watches fast paced movies and sports enthusiast like soccer and racing.
 
@ ajuravi......

Thats what i meant actually in my last line. that if u can do away with these issues, then it can perfectly suit u!

@ Toocool......

I thought that the reduction in clarity occuring due to low refresh rates is due to pixelation/jarring. If that is called ghost effect, then there surely isnt any chance of it occuring in Plasma, due to super-high refresh rates.

it may be because of both in lcd,led, due to ghost effect and also due to dth pixelisation result of poor quality signals.
 
ghosting is mostly not related to what technology display is using but refresh rate . ask any professional TV reviewer , he'll tell you to buy plasmas for big sizes (45inches +) and sizes lower than that tilt more in favour of LEDs. burn-in was a factor for plasmas about 2 years back , not anymore . with windows 7 , you don't even need to put screensavers , just select more than 1 wallpaper if your plasma is more than 2 year old or is of bad quality .
 
Few corrections about Full HD channels (1080p) in India... Firstly none of the channels in India are 1080p.. they are mostly 1080i...

Infact 1080p DTH broadcast is yet to enter in US (not sure of any country which is does it now)

But do interlaced and progressive matters much ? Both have resolution of 1920 x 1080. Only noticable difference is Each frame of 1080i video consists of two fields of 1920×540 pixels each in technical terms.



Above Image shows a huge difference between Progressive and Interlaced scan, but in practical situations I don't think there is much difference.

And if 1080p is still to enter in US then in India 1080i will definately be called Full HD :p bcoz it will take decade to enter Indian DTH Industry in 1080p format .
 
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