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LCD or Plasma?
Jan 3rd 2006, 12:14 pm
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Re: LCD or Plasma?
Originally Posted by ozzieeagle
Btw, seriously, what is the difference between Bittorrent and Limewire. I've yet to get a faster download on Bittorrent clients than limewire ?
As for TV, Loving football (errm real football) and enjoying the news when I want to watch it, especially as I'm a nghtshift worker, plus the fact that the kids are on Auto pilot, whilst the wife works days. Means for me Foxtel, is a must.
Got to admit, a hi fallouting TV is slightly wasted on foxtel though, For some reason the free to air Digi boxes, give a better picture the Foxtel one, although Foxtel managed to send me one without composite inputs, just RCA.
As for TV, Loving football (errm real football) and enjoying the news when I want to watch it, especially as I'm a nghtshift worker, plus the fact that the kids are on Auto pilot, whilst the wife works days. Means for me Foxtel, is a must.
Got to admit, a hi fallouting TV is slightly wasted on foxtel though, For some reason the free to air Digi boxes, give a better picture the Foxtel one, although Foxtel managed to send me one without composite inputs, just RCA.
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Jan 3rd 2006, 4:37 pm
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Re: LCD or Plasma?
I have a 42" panasonic plasma and 17"/22"" panasonic LCD's as well. The Plasma wins hands down when watching DVD, The LCD's aren't bad either. What you must remember Shite in = Shite out, so if you have a crap single going in you will have a crap picture coming out. Leads can make a big difference too. Contrast ratio on plasma is 3000:1, not bad for a screen that is 5 years old!, most of the new ones still don't come close. Gas will last about 10yrs depending on usage. Burnout will happen on most screens including your computer screen if picture is left on there too long (weeks/months). True Plasmas will fade out but the new screens will take a good few years to come down to be 'affordable' to most people.
The above is IMO, so don't have a go if you don't agree.
Thanks
Suni
The above is IMO, so don't have a go if you don't agree.
Thanks
Suni
Jan 3rd 2006, 4:42 pm
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Re: LCD or Plasma?
Originally Posted by Suni&Jay
The above is IMO, so don't have a go if you don't agree.
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Jan 3rd 2006, 5:24 pm
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Re: LCD or Plasma?
Originally Posted by Tiawamutu
Isn't it crap when you have to explain yourself like that
Jan 3rd 2006, 8:46 pm
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Re: LCD or Plasma?
Wouldnt waste money on any fancy TV equipment, the programmes do not warrant such expense. The best TV is the cheapest one switched off.
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Jan 4th 2006, 5:48 am
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Re: LCD or Plasma?
Those of you still in process of coming out, via Singapore, pop into Harvey Norman there in the Funan centre and see the High Definition TVs - it shows how stunning the picture can be.
Jan 4th 2006, 3:49 pm
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Re: LCD or Plasma?
Originally Posted by RogerUK
Wouldnt waste money on any fancy TV equipment, the programmes do not warrant such expense. The best TV is the cheapest one switched off.
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Jan 19th 2006, 11:03 pm
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Re: LCD or Plasma?
Got it today! 
It's lurvely
LCD btw
It's lurvely
LCD btw
Jan 19th 2006, 11:45 pm
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Re: LCD or Plasma?
Originally Posted by RogerUK
Wouldnt waste money on any fancy TV equipment, the programmes do not warrant such expense. The best TV is the cheapest one switched off.
Roger
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Jan 19th 2006, 11:59 pm
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Re: LCD or Plasma?
Originally Posted by ABCDiamond
I agree completely, take yesterdays schedule for ABC & Ch 9, for example:
18:00 - 19:00 Dr Who (UK SciFi)
19:00 - 19:30 The News (Australian)
19:30 - 20:25 Cutting It (UK Drama)
20:00 - 20:30 Nigel's Place in France (UK)
20:30 - 22:40 Midsomer Murders (UK Murder Mystery)
22:40 - 23:10 Airline (UK)
18:00 - 19:00 Dr Who (UK SciFi)
19:00 - 19:30 The News (Australian)
19:30 - 20:25 Cutting It (UK Drama)
20:00 - 20:30 Nigel's Place in France (UK)
20:30 - 22:40 Midsomer Murders (UK Murder Mystery)
22:40 - 23:10 Airline (UK)
Jan 20th 2006, 3:22 am
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Re: LCD or Plasma?
Originally Posted by ozzieeagle
Plasma "HIGH DEF" do not get the confused with Standard Defnition cheapies same specs at the Rear projection well over AUD, 7,500 for the same picture quality and specs
LCD's 50 inches would be around 11,000 Aud, sure you can get 32 inch for less than 2000 now, but the refresh rate on them is woeful. IE; you get little shadows/ghosts when watching fast action like a ball moving in a soccerr game.
Talk to someone about the Technical specs of a "DLP" rear Projection tv v the other two first. Sure they have a much bigger footprint, but the picture quality for price is far far better.
LCD's 50 inches would be around 11,000 Aud, sure you can get 32 inch for less than 2000 now, but the refresh rate on them is woeful. IE; you get little shadows/ghosts when watching fast action like a ball moving in a soccerr game.
Talk to someone about the Technical specs of a "DLP" rear Projection tv v the other two first. Sure they have a much bigger footprint, but the picture quality for price is far far better.
Jan 20th 2006, 3:41 am
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Re: LCD or Plasma?
Originally Posted by bru
Well I am going to ship all my gadgets from here for sure. You can get a Sony plasma HD for less than 5,000A$ here in bangkok. These guys must be keeping over 100% margins when sell in Australia!
Jan 20th 2006, 3:53 am
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Re: LCD or Plasma?
Originally Posted by ABCDiamond
Is a Plasma that's classed as HDTV Ready, actually HDTV ?
Jan 20th 2006, 4:04 am
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Re: LCD or Plasma?
Originally Posted by bru
Well.. I am not sure. Actually i use it for cable tv + DVD + VCD only. Not tried to connect to the PC. BTW, do you know how to check whether it is really HDTV or not. I thought HDTV ready means HDTV. I have seen samsung, lg etc sometimes back with stickers saying HDTV ready. After you highlight this here..now I am also curious to know this
Their $10,000 50" models are also marked as HDTV ready.
Jan 20th 2006, 5:23 am
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Re: LCD or Plasma?
Originally Posted by ABCDiamond
Is a Plasma that's classed as HDTV Ready, actually HDTV ?
Standard defintion TV has a resolution of 720 x 576 pixels in Australia. (vertical resolution is interlaced across two frames)
It seems there's two formats in use for HD in Australia, one with effectively twice the vertical resolution of standard definition (720x576 progressive or non interlaced) and one that has 1440 x 1080 interlaced pixels
So if your TV can do 1440 x 1080i or 720x576p then it ican display an HD content at full resolution.