[dba-Tech] [dba-OT] LCD vs Plasma

Rocky Smolin rockysmolin at bchacc.com
Thu Oct 15 10:45:04 CDT 2009


Oh, cool. So all I need now is a TV with HDMI input.  Hmmmm.... 

-----Original Message-----
From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com
[mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Gary Kjos
Sent: Thursday, October 15, 2009 8:31 AM
To: Discussion of Hardware and Software issues
Subject: Re: [dba-Tech] [dba-OT] LCD vs Plasma

VGA will convert to HDMI. You just need a converter cable

http://www.amazon.com/HDMI-VGA-HD15-Male-Cable/dp/B001OLCHJ6

GK

On Thu, Oct 15, 2009 at 10:22 AM, Rocky Smolin <rockysmolin at bchacc.com>
wrote:
> Don't think I've got it.  It's a Dell Inspiron 1545 - 3 USBs, VGA, 
> Ethernet, SD MMC slot, mike and headphone holes - that's all. I paid 
> $430 for it on sale from Dell.  So I'm not complaining.
>
> R
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com
> [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Max 
> Wanadoo
> Sent: Thursday, October 15, 2009 7:17 AM
> To: Discussion of Hardware and Software issues
> Subject: Re: [dba-Tech] [dba-OT] LCD vs Plasma
>
> sorta "D" shaped.  Bit like the VGA but "thicker" round the edges.
> They are not compatible so you cannot make a mistake.
>
> You will not have seen one before, so "it is something that you have 
> not seen before "
>
> If you recognise it, then that is not it!  Does that make sense?
>
> Max
>
>
> On 15/10/2009, Gary Kjos <garykjos at gmail.com> wrote:
>> YOU decide to stretch or not stretch when the content is not 16x9.
>> Many people feel that bigger is better even if it's distorted. Others 
>> dislike the distortion. I generally just avoid the narrow format 
>> content for the most part. Are you going to be connecting to cable or 
>> satellite or watching over the air via antenna? Or mostly DVD's?
>> Pretty much all the prime time network stuff is wide screen now. I 
>> use cable and we have about 50 High Definition wide screen channels 
>> and I tend to stick to those about 95% of the time. There are some 
>> sporting events - Minnesota Gopher Hockey in particular - that I 
>> still have to resort to narrow screen content on. Or did last year. I 
>> am hoping that they go HD this year. Once you taste the HD content 
>> you won't want to go back to "regular" TV.
>>
>> LCD uses less electricity. LCD is much LIGHTER in weight for the same 
>> size screen. LCD is a bit brighter. Plasma has more "true colors" 
>> that match the movie theater picture supposedly. Plasma is a bit 
>> cheaper in the same size screen.
>>
>> I personally wouldn't go to the store thinking you want one or the 
>> other. First decide the SIZE you want. Then go at least one bigger
>> ;-)  Then go and see what your choices are. Chances are you won't 
>> need to decide between the two formats.
>>
>> If you want begger than 40inches or if you will be doing blue ray 
>> DVD's, you should only consider 1080P & 120Hz. Maybe that is all that 
>> you can find now anyway. When we bought our 40" Sony we went with 
>> 720P because I was told that at 40 inches and below you can't tell 
>> the difference between 720p and 1080P. We are very happy with the 
>> 720P picture. My 62Inch DLP is 1080i as that was all that was 
>> availaible in 2004. 1080P came out later or if it was out then it was 
>> prohibitively expensive. Most TV's now do 1080P though so that 
>> probably won't be a decision point for you.
>>
>> How big it the TV you are planning to replace?  I would say you 
>> should find out how TALL that picture is and then look for a TV that 
>> has a screen at least that same height regardless of the diagonol 
>> numbers on either. For the most part though, especially for those of 
>> us with weakening eyesight, bigger IS better.
>>
>> Oh, and one further thing..... don't forget about SOUND......  If you 
>> don't have a surround sound system, you definately should look at 
>> those as well when you are buying the TV. If' you've only been using 
>> the TV speakers with the old TV you WILL BE AMAZED what even a chinsy 
>> surround system will do for your viewing experience. Center channel, 
>> reat channel, subwoofer. Good stuff.
>>
>> GK
>>
>> On Wed, Oct 14, 2009 at 10:42 PM, Rocky Smolin 
>> <rockysmolin at bchacc.com>
>> wrote:
>>> So it sounds like LCD over plasma.   Yes?
>>>
>>> And a toss up between Samsung and Sony although Samsung seems to 
>>> have a slight edge in our unofficial poll.
>>>
>>> Now, another thing I've seen on these TVs - the aspect ratio is 
>>> fercockt - flattened out, regular picture stretched to fit the wider 
>>> screen.  What's up with that?
>>>
>>> Rocky
>>>
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: dba-ot-bounces at databaseadvisors.com
>>> [mailto:dba-ot-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Alice 
>>> Whalen
>>> Sent: Wednesday, October 14, 2009 8:20 PM
>>> To: Off Topic
>>> Subject: Re: [dba-OT] [dba-Tech] LCD vs Plasma
>>>
>>> I have heard that plasmas are being phased out. Gravity has it's 
>>> drawbacks, evidently.
>>>
>>> Alice
>>>> Well it sounds like Samsung has the inside track on these lists.
>>>> Still can't figure LCD vs. plasma (vs. LED?).  The room is bright 
>>>> in the daytime, dark at night (no surprise there).  I suppose we'd 
>>>> watch at
>>> night mostly.
>>>>
>>>> R
>>>>
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com
>>>> [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Bobby 
>>>> Heid
>>>> Sent: Wednesday, October 14, 2009 4:19 PM
>>>> To: 'Discussion of Hardware and Software issues'
>>>> Subject: Re: [dba-Tech] LCD vs Plasma
>>>>
>>>> I have a 52" Samsung 120Hz LCD and love it.  Had it about 4 months now.
>>>>
>>>> Bobby
>>>>
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com
>>>> [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Max 
>>>> Wanadoo
>>>> Sent: Wednesday, October 14, 2009 4:30 PM
>>>> To: 'Discussion of Hardware and Software issues'
>>>> Subject: Re: [dba-Tech] LCD vs Plasma
>>>>
>>>> Rocky,
>>>>
>>>> I have a 50" Plasma from Samsung.
>>>> It is fantastic.  Had it for about 18 months now.
>>>>
>>>> As well as the other stuff that people have pointed out, there is a 
>>>> 2xfactor in refresh rate between the two but I cannot recall which 
>>>> is
>>> faster.
>>>>
>>>> All I know is that I have never  regretted buying my Samsung.
>>>>
>>>> Max
>>>>
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com
>>>> [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Rocky 
>>>> Smolin
>>>> Sent: 14 October 2009 21:10
>>>> To: 'Off Topic'; List
>>>> Subject: [dba-Tech] LCD vs Plasma
>>>>
>>>> Dear Lists:
>>>>
>>>> I'm getting some pressure to upgrade our big TV to a flat screen.
>>>> Looked at a few in Frys the other day.  So what's the difference 
>>>> between LCD and plasma?  Which one to get?
>>>>
>>>> TIA
>>>>
>>>> Rocky
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
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