Are Vizio's any good ?

[Ed Pawlowski]

"Ron" wrote

That is why I use a separate receiver and surround sound system. Especially nice for movies with special effects.

[Peter]

...or for last night's PBS "Live From Lincoln Center" broadcast of "South Pacific", or any other program where the audio is a major aspect of enjoying what you are watching.

[hallerb]

It would of replaced a bedroom tv that was reported broke, but I hadnt looked at YET, when i got home i found a loose RCA connector the existing tv is working fine...

frankly i would rather spend the bucks on a new primary tv, it usually works ok but its a old tube type 34 inches a energy piggie and a hazard to move it must weight 300 pounds.....

its been acting flakey lately.

[LSMFT]

Would you guy a Yugo?

[Jay Hanig]

Ditto. When I bought my 46" Samsung LED TV back in February, the first thing I did was go out a very few days later and purchase an AV receiver, some nice speakers, and a subwoofer. It makes all the difference in the world.

I had a similar setup back when I was using a 36" Magnavox CRT TV because the speakers started buzzing on that TV several years ago. The addition of the home theater sound system allowed me to continue using the TV for many more years. I gave both the TV and the sound setup to my girlfriend when I moved to where I'm now living.

The audio is definitely the flat screen's weakest feature.

Jay

[Ron]

Bwhahahahahahaha!

[Ken]

You would replace your Plasma with a LCD? Is there a reason for doing so? I do not own either right now, but I would be interested in the views of those who do.

[keith]

We also have a Panasonic plasma TV, but about three years old. About a year ago (the set was within days of 2YO) the power supply went on it. It only had a 1-year parts and labor waranty but Panasonic picked up the entire tab without any question. Yes, I'd buy a Panasonic again. Service means a lot.

[keith]

eason for doing

The only advantage of an LCD is power consumption (and the associated heating). The picture of the plasma is worth it, IMO.

[LouB]

Dead wrong! Do some research. They are good stuff.

[JimT]

The only advantage of an LCD is power consumption (and the associated heating). The picture of the plasma is worth it, IMO.

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I can't tell that much difference but my wife says she can. When I look at them side-by-side at Costco they all look good. Before I buy I'll try to look closely. I've noticed now that Costco carries a lot more LED/LCD than they used to. FWIW: Costco sells Vizio too.

If I was single I might not even have a TV, or the I'd have the cheapest TV I could find. I don't need to be encouraged to watch more TV and I know I wouldn't have pay TV at all. The TV is my wife's idea. We have to be better than the Joneses.

Jim

[ransley]

eason for doing

Lcds are not equal, a 55" Plasma might consume for example 600 watts, the regular tube Lcd 350 watts. A LED Lcd might only consume 200 watts. Sharp has a new line comming out soon the 55 might only consume

160 watts Leds will cost less to operate, last longer and are said to give a better picture, but the current regular Lcds are very good.

[JimT]

Lcds are not equal, a 55" Plasma might consume for example 600 watts, the regular tube Lcd 350 watts. A LED Lcd might only consume 200 watts. Sharp has a new line comming out soon the 55 might only consume

160 watts Leds will cost less to operate, last longer and are said to give a better picture, but the current regular Lcds are very good.

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I'm really glad to hear someone say that. LCD/LED TVs still cost more on average though.

Jim

[trader4]

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reason for doing

Another big advantage is no reflection. If you're going to be using it in a room with lighting or daylight, that can be a key factor. Take a look at plasmas and LCDs on display in a store. With the plasma, you can see the reflection from overhead lighting.

[keith]

[JimT]

I think that's part of the higher contrast of plasma over LCD, but yes, that's something I'd forgotten.

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I'd think it would have more to do with the protective cover on the screen. (If there is one)

[Ron]

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reason for doing

More like 300 watts for a plasma and 100 watts for a LCD/ LED....probably a non-factor for most people. .

Last longer? You better do some research on the life span of a plasma TV. You will probably die before a Plasma or LCD/LED will.

Also, a "better" picture is debatable. I prefer the "warmth" of a Plasma's picture.

[Ron]

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re a reason for doing

Plasma's have a glass screen. LCD's have a plastic screen.

[keith]

[Ron]

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re a reason for doing

My 50" Pani draws 399W...the newer ones draw even less according to reviews I've read. Still a non-factor IMO.

LCD is brighter, but Plasma's are getter brighter, and LCD's are catching up in contrast.