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In Reply to: RE: Why are Plasma sets disappearing ? posted by Ross on October 20, 2009 at 19:27:42
Plasmas have a number of disadvantages, compared to LCD sets, that are practical/physical issues, not necessarily picture quality issues.
Plasmas require more energy for any given light output and this efficiency loss, compared to LCD sets, means that the "lost" energy is radiated as heat. This heat can be substantial in a tiny room. Plasmas also cannot be made to be as bright as LCD sets. However much plasma manufacturers have worked to reduce "burn-in" issues, there remains some concern about damaging the set with static images.
I personally prefer plasma images to LCD sets. They can deliver more natural, and nuanced colors. Plasmas also have less motion artifacts, though the latest generation of LCDs are improved in this respect. The Kuro sets do pretty decent blacks.
If you look at the latest LCD sets with locally dimming LED backlighting, the picture quality is quite good. I like the top of the line Samsung and Sony sets. These sets can deliver very good black levels and don't suffer too badly from motion problems. Both seem to have a bit of restricted viewing angle, but, not anywhere as severe as rear projection sets.
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...inferior shadow detail, although the motion artifacts are getting better.
But the loss of gradation in dark scenes is the killer for me. LCDs (and now LEDs) are much better with blacks and contrast than they used to be but at the expense of too much crush for me. The Pioneer, Panny and Samsung plasmas still have far superior shadow detail to my eyes.
Yes, I agree with you. It is just that the market has spoken and so we can hope that improved LCD/LED sets, or alternatives, like OLED sets, move the ball forward in terms of picture quality.
Panasonic remains in the plasma game (almost total domination in terms of making the glass), but you have to wonder how long they will stick around. After all, no one has been able to make plasmas ridiculously thin (an all important "virtue" in the marketplace) and light.
The 54" Panasonic Z1 plasma (1" thin) is available now. Next year will bring even more plasma models for the "thin is in" crowd.
...I really care more about the picture. I realize "normal" consumers love thin: the thinner the better. But as long as display is thinner than a RP, I don't care much about the form factor - great PQ, unobtrusive bezel, I'm good.
Panasonic's best screen (I haven't looked at the specs on their new/upcoming broadcast models) is the 1 sheet of glass Z1. The electronics are the same as found on the V-series, but there's a special coating on the Z1 that makes it better for rooms with light control problems. If the lighting is dim/controlled or the room is dark, it's the same as the V-series (the coating has no relevance).
It's funny how people react to the thinning of displays. What really is the difference, once a flat panel is on a wall or on a stand, between a 3.5" panel and a 1" panel? The "WOW" factor? The coolness factor? It's immaterial to people who know better. However, once again, there are plenty enough $ involved for manufacturers to steer in this direction if it increases profit. I'm into the best quality for my $, not being cool or being part of the latest trend.
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