That is true in some cases, but not in all . You just have to do your research on which models you are buying.
Which TV is best for Dish?
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That is true in some cases, but not in all . You just have to do your research on which models you are buying.
You'll want a HDTV under 26-inches to enjoy the bit-starved DishHD_Lite programming. Anything larger and you'll quickly notice how soft and washed-out the picture looks compared to OTA and other providers who do not alter, overcompress and downrez (horizontal lines of resolution) from the programmers.
You'll want a HDTV under 26-inches to enjoy the bit-starved DishHD_Lite programming. Anything larger and you'll quickly notice how soft and washed-out the picture looks compared to OTA and other providers who do not alter, overcompress and downrez (horizontal lines of resolution) from the programmers.
Oh, thats just mean!!!!:rant:
You'll want a HDTV under 26-inches to enjoy the bit-starved DishHD_Lite programming. Anything larger and you'll quickly notice how soft and washed-out the picture looks compared to OTA and other providers who do not alter, overcompress and downrez (horizontal lines of resolution) from the programmers.
Just plain rubbish.... I have a 9 year old 65" Mits CRT RP and I get both OTA and Dish locals. The difference between them is minimal. Yes, OTA is a tiny bit sharper but not nearly what you make it out to be.
My son is a manager for Samsung and this topic recently came up. He says their Wal-Mart units are essentially the same only lacking an input or two and maybe some setups in the menu. Nothing drastic and if you can save some money and don't mind the idea of doing business with Wal-Mart there's no real reason not to.
Also, regarding plasma vs. LCD/LED he has said repeatedly "they finally made these TVs to have as good a picture as the Plasmas".
Having said that, plasmas consume more electricity, are heavier (especially when compared to LED), tend to look not as good in well lit rooms, and have screen glare.
The older LCDs had virtually no glare, but as the manufacturers have improved them (to match the pic quality of plasmas) this has become less true. When I'm browsing the TV area at BB, hhGregg, etc., I put myself at an angle where the TVs would reflect ceiling lights. Plasmas are worst, then LEDs, newer LCDs. If you can find an LCD with older technology (720p, 60hz, etc.) you'll find they have almost no glare.
I have a Panasonic Plasma with a great picture but shows really bad glare from one lamp that's always on. Drives me crazy. 'Course my wife doesn't notice it
My next TV will probably be an LCD with minimal glare characteristics. It’s that important to me.
Wow, I've spent way too much time on this. Need to get back to work! Hope it helps though.
I see many recommending plasma. You should consider that inch-for-inch plasma sets use more power and run warmer that LCD sets. If you are using it in a confined space where heat and ventilation may be an issue, or if you're into green technology, you should consider the merits of LCD.
:I bought my Panny plasma online. I just did a fair amount of research into reputable sellers then had one match the lowest price I could find. I bought from ABT and had them match Fry's price.
All you people are living in times past. Yes, a plasma left in "torch" mode will consume more power and run hotter. Who actually watches their TV in that mode when they get it home? Torch mode is for showroom floors only, nothing else. A new properly calibrated Panny plasma uses about the same amount of power as a comperable standard LCD. Look on Cnet for power usage of properly calibrated TVs.
LCDs...Plasma Wanna be's! And, budget busters! Yes, if one is dumb enough to leave their TV's on all day long (and I know a few), you will eat up juice. Maybe $5.00 a month?
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Sure glad you put that smiley there.
You'll want a HDTV under 26-inches to enjoy the bit-starved DishHD_Lite programming. Anything larger and you'll quickly notice how soft and washed-out the picture looks compared to OTA and other providers who do not alter, overcompress and downrez (horizontal lines of resolution) from the programmers.
Sure glad you put that smiley there.
the power consumption issue is only relevant on older plasma sets and possibly certain cheaper brands.
Most of the current gen plasmas have come down a lot in terms of power consumption. (Even compared to last years models.)
IIRC, California is supposed to be enacting rules that will require TV sets to be even more power efficient. Most of the big brand name plasma makers have come out and stated that they are working on new technology to meet those requirements.
There are a lot of review sites that have tested power consumption. If it's an issue for someone, then the info is out there to compare. When i was looking up info last year, the difference between LCD and plasma was not too far off. This years models should be even closer.
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In regards to comments about screen glare.
There are a lot of glossy LCD screens out there that will cause the same amount of problem. If screen glare is an issue in your viewing environment, then do your homework on a case by case basis rather than generalizing Plasma vs LCD. Plasmas have definitely gotten better, but there's a limit on what the screen coatings can do in a really bad environment that doesn't have good control of the light in the room.
In my case, I was able to angle the plasma a bit more for better daytime viewing. Plasma brightness continues to increase every year, so that might help offset some of these problems too. Even compared to last years models.
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Overall... the difference between plasma and LCD has narrowed substantially. Plasma still seems to have a price advantage for the time being, but i expect that disappear at some point.
The real reson they do that is because if they have "their own" models it makes it impossible to find an identical set else where, which makes it very hard to price chalenge
That's only part of the reason and not the "real reason". They do this to save money. Look in depth at what Walmart sells and compare their models to mainstream models. To start with they are almost always bottom-of-the-line models, then they go even further by reducing inputs/outputs as already stated, they leave out or cripple software/hardware on computers, the list goes on and on. Do some research is all I can say and you'll find it goes far beyond price matching.
The plasma that died on me last year, IIRC, used 500 watts, and you could fry an egg on it.
My current Samsung plasma uses about half that, and is only luke warm to the touch.
FWIW, I first purchased a 46 inch 120hz 1080p LCD to replace my dead 50 in. plasma, and it was, just OK. Then, I took it back, drove 60 miles to a BestBuy, and brought home a Sammy 50 inch plasma that was on sale. All I can say is...for me, the plasma's picture blew the LCD out of the water. I calibrated both the LCD and the Plasma with the AVIA dvd.
I did the same with my Sammy LCD. ABT price matched and the set was sent by Air to KY, free shipping & no tax...delivered into my house.
So what? If the thing works, most people could care less. You have to remember, the average person could care less how many inputs things have, or how many features in the menu, or things like that. In fact, it's a safe bet that if you asked most people which input they used to connect their cable or satellite receiver, they'd have no idea what you meant.
Yes, if you want high-end components, you're better off staying away from Walmart. But if you just want a TV and you don't have a big budget (or need some of those advanced features), there's nothing wrong with them.
Believe me, I know what I'm talking about. I've worked in the computer industry for quite a few years now. I even ran a computer store for a while, and people would come in and get quotes from us for systems. And then they would march right over to Walmart, Dell, Best Buy, or wherever, and buy the first thing they laid eyes on.
And if you think other companies don't load a bunch of crap on their computers, or have their own models to pimp, you're mistaken. They all do it, not just Walmart. Walmart's just an easy target.
