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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Deathwish238 @ May 21st 2007 4:46PM
Plasmas can burn in...but it takes a lot longer than it used to(12 hours or so generally if your settings aren't horrible). Even if you do burn in the plasma you can get rid of it by whitewashing it. Also, the halflife of the gas is 60,000 hours which is more than most will ever use it the display.
I have a DLP projector and I love it, but I'm no longer a big fan of rear projection displays. Yeah they're a great value, but I absolutely hate the Silk Screen Effect. I can see it on any DLP, SXRD/LCoS, or LCD RP display.
Also good plasmas like Pioneers or Panasonics have even better black levels than DLPs and some LCoS displays. We all know how important black level is, it really makes a good image stand out
I'm not a fan of LCD, their black levels are still not at the level of DLP, LCoS, or plasmas and it really hurts the image imo.
Joseph R @ May 21st 2007 7:14PM
Quote from above - "I think rear projection LCD is the best HD bang for the buck".
Well, I disagree, and think it's the worst HD bang for your buck. While SXRD LCoS (a form of LCD) is somewhat acceptable, both have problems with a blurring image in fast moving scenes or sports, same as flat panel LCDs. It doesn't matter the "pixel response rate", as the blurry effect is inherent to LCD technology (especially).
DLP is a better technology (with excellent black levels also, unlike LCD), but can also have some blurring if you sit too close. New LED-light based models from Samsung (slim design, 1080p resolution) are also quite an improvement in the DLP category!
The best image technology (other than classic CRT displays) is PLASMA, with deep black levels and no pixel image blurring on fast moving scenes or sports.
I'm a Sharp Aquos LCD owner (since '05), and while I've appreciated my set the last few years, I clearly can see the improvement and better quality that plasma displys provide, and will be upgrading to a larger plasma by the fall, either a model from Panasonic, Pioneer, or Samsung - probably Pioneer since they are the best, but also have the highest price tag.