Why are people saying that Plasma TVs are on their way out? Right now, it seems that Plasmas have just as good picture quality as LCDs, and tend to have deeper blacks and better shadow detail. They also don't suffer from a loss in picture quality when you are viewing from the side, as LCDs supposedly do. Plus, it looks like prices are just as good on plasmas right now as they are on LCDs.
I'm not trying to start a battle, or hijack the thread, but I really don't know as much about this stuff as some of the other people here do, and was just wondering what it is that is making plasmas a dying technology. I'm not questioning what you guys are saying, as plasmas may actually be on their way out. I was just wondering why.
Anyways, back on topic. BlueSeats, if you are looking for a TV in the 32" range, LCD would be the choice for you, as I don't think there are really any good plasmas at that size. I'm sure you would be plenty pleased with any of the TVs that have already been recommended. Toshiba might be another brand worth checking out.
When you go to a store like Sears or Best Buy to look at some TVs, it is important to remember that sometimes the store jacks the brightness and contrast settings on the TVs way up, so that they look super bright and colorful. You would probably not use settings like that in your house. Also, they will probably be showing a High-def Bluray movie, or some other HD feed, on the TV. If you don't plan to use your HDMI cables, or watch any HD content on the TV, then it won't look as good as it does in the store. Maybe ask the sales guy to switch the TV to a non-HD feed so that you can see what it looks like.
I'm not trying to start a battle, or hijack the thread, but I really don't know as much about this stuff as some of the other people here do, and was just wondering what it is that is making plasmas a dying technology. I'm not questioning what you guys are saying, as plasmas may actually be on their way out. I was just wondering why.
Anyways, back on topic. BlueSeats, if you are looking for a TV in the 32" range, LCD would be the choice for you, as I don't think there are really any good plasmas at that size. I'm sure you would be plenty pleased with any of the TVs that have already been recommended. Toshiba might be another brand worth checking out.
When you go to a store like Sears or Best Buy to look at some TVs, it is important to remember that sometimes the store jacks the brightness and contrast settings on the TVs way up, so that they look super bright and colorful. You would probably not use settings like that in your house. Also, they will probably be showing a High-def Bluray movie, or some other HD feed, on the TV. If you don't plan to use your HDMI cables, or watch any HD content on the TV, then it won't look as good as it does in the store. Maybe ask the sales guy to switch the TV to a non-HD feed so that you can see what it looks like.