LCD Monitors

What is the difference between an LCD tv and a plasma?Which is the better buy?

admin — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 12:30:21 +0000

We are thinking of buying a new tv and dont know which one to get.Plasmas seem to be Cheaper but I am looking for the pros and cons between a plasma and a LCD.

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Due to posting limitations in Yahoo! Answers I have posted my attempt at a reasonably thorough overview of the pros and cons of plasma and LCD technology on the Google Docs Webpage to which I’ve provide a link below.

Plasma vs. LCD Technology

http://docs.google.com/View?id=dHPmqnbb_…

If you seriously value video image fidelity and would like a reasonably immersive experience when viewing movies then I strongly recommend purchasing the largest direct-view 1080p HDTV that you can afford (preferably a minimum of 50 inches, give or take 2 or 3 inches, up to a maximum of roughly 70 inches.) It is important that you choose an HDTV that’ll provide the ideal video (processing) performance when using a wide mix of video source material without sacrificing user-friendly operation as well as interoperability with other video equipment, namely HDMI-equipped video components such as upscaling DVD players, BD players, cable set-tops, etc.

Based solely on video image quality the costly Pioneer KURO PDPs set the standard and remain one of THE ideal consumer TVs currently on the market. I highly suggest taking a serious look at Panasonic’s (PZ800 Series) PDPs and—to a somewhat lesser extent—Samsung’s (650 Series) PDPs as well as VIZIO’s new VP505XVT if you’re interested in good quality, lower-cost alternatives.

If you’ve a viewing environment containing substantial illumination I would give additional consideration to LCD Televisions from Samsung (A650 Series,) Sony and a few other brands.

When shopping for a new HDTV (assuming you still watch—or plan on watching—a moderate amount of SD video material,) be sure to thoroughly test the Televisions in which you’re interested using a wide variety of source materials, especially average quality non-upscaled, non-HD source material, (as well as Silicon Optix’s HQV Benchmark discs, if possible,) input directly into each of the TV’s video inputs that you plan on using. Doing so should help you swiftly assess the TV’s video and image processing performance as well as the TV’s capability to provide such video and image processing without incurring noticeable lip-sync error.

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VIZIO VP505XVT 50-inch Class 1080P Full HD Plasma TV

http://www.vizio.com/productDetails.aspx…

VIZIO VP505XVT Plasma HDTV Review

Playback, October 2008

http://magazine.playbackmag.net/playback…

AVS Forum: VIZIO VP505XVT or Panny TH50PZ800U

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/printthre…

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In general, the LCD will have a brighter screen, will weigh much less, and will use less electrical power. It also does not have the image burn-in that can happen to a CRT or plasma display. Its downside is a limited viewing angle and a bit of blurring on fast action, such as a long pass in football. The only real advantage of the plasma set is a wide viewing angle. Its glossy screen also reflects light from your lamps or window sunlight; that's much less a problem on LCDs.

What is the ideal way to clean a LCD panel screen?

admin — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 12:30:18 +0000

I bought a High-def LCD flat panel recently and I was wondering how to clean the screen without damaging it. I've heard that you could use commercial grade LCD flat panel cleaner or use a 50/50 ratio of isopropyl alcohol and water. Can anyone help?

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I use eyeglass cleaner (which is your isopropyl mixture) and a micro-fiber cloth. Don't spray the cleaner directly onto the screen but put it on the cloth then wipe the screen.

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maybe u can throw some catch-up on it and any kind of Acid.

hope i helped !

i really dnt know , i just wanted to get the 2 points and make u laugh cyaa

What are the primary differences of a Plasma TV and an LCD TV?

admin — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 12:30:15 +0000

It would be nice if you added the reasons why LCD is better or why Plasma is superior.

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plasma tvs advantages are very bright and vibrant colors as well as deep blacks for fantastic contrast. the burn-in issue wont be an issue on most 08 models…and this is because they’ve it now so that the image will shift a pixel back and forth..this way relieving that pixel from its strain…but the shift is so minor you'll never notice it. the down side of plasma is the amount of energy its using.

LCDs are a more common technology (cell phones, alarm clocks) which weren't able to match the contrast of plasma, but experienced less issues such as the burn in and dead pixels as well as using less energy. but slowly the two technologies are balancing out. LCD has 120 refresh for a smoother picture and some LCDs are able to totally block the light in a pixel to make deeper black levels.

so to answer your question…they're about the same now, you can get either/or….

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In general, the LCD will have a brighter screen, will weigh much less, and will use less electrical power. It also does not have the image burn-in that can happen to a CRT or plasma display. Its downside is a limited viewing angle and a bit of blurring on fast action, such as a long pass in football. The only advantage of the plasma set is a wide viewing angle and no blurring on very fast action. Its glossy screen also reflects light from your lamps or window sunlight; that's much less a problem on LCDs. The choice for me was LCD and I'd do it again.

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Plasma has a glass screen. its great in rooms that are darker or you can control the light (close blinds, etc) because there’s a lot more glare.

LCD has a matte screen. its great in rooms that are brighter or have more windows or overall can't control the lighting.

That's the first thing you should consider when buying Plasma vs LCD. other than that, there really isn't much difference. Plasma gets a tiny bit hot because of the burning gas that makes the technology what it is, but nothing significant. there isn't a difference in picture quality (unless one is 720p and one is 1080p, etc). its mostly about the room its going to be in.

good luck, let me know if you need any more tips!

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Well, 63% of the population would rather have a plasma than an LCD and for many good reasons, too:

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Plasma is good for sports.And LCD is good for video games.

Can burning candles damage an LCD tv or computer?

admin — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 12:30:12 +0000

I’ve heard that burning a candle in a room with a computer will cause the motherboard to die. I also wonder if it is safe to burn a candle on a mantle below a flat-panel LCD Television. The holidays are coming and I would love to burn some candles for ambiance but I would hate to lose my costly electronics in the process.

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this is a myth. more specificially, it was true of earlier projection large screen tvs (you know the old school ones with the ridgey screens). with those, you couldn’t smoke in the room with them, or have candle smoke near them. now, unless you’ve the candle like right next to the TV or on it, it should be fine.

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I'm guessing from the large number of candles I have burned over the years in rooms with electronics that this a myth. Obviously you wouldn’t want to keep the candles too close to the electronics, as you don't want the danger of knocking it over on your electronics, or wax running over onto them, but just a candle in the same room isn’t going to hurt.

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Just keep the candles in a well ventilated area where the smoke will not pass through them and you’ll be fine. In no way will a candle harm it unless your putting the flame directly on it. Which i doubt you would do. Don't worry about candles. I much like candle light to anything else.

How many lcd monitors have you ruined by trying to fold back the corner?

admin — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 12:30:09 +0000

Would you like a bookmark?..I'm all about bookmarks me so i am…bookmark …bookmark …bookmark …jibber jibber….Byoki desu

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I just use post it notes.. Can't see the damn screen though.

Someone once told me about bookmarks, but I got so bored I'm afraid I can't repeat the information.

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Pfft! Australia general is where it`s at!

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None yet, but I've forked up a couple of magazines with sticky bookmarks.

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Hmmm ….. Good question … CRAP!

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*rubs nose of large scary dinosaur* …. x

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i never messed up one maybe you folded it in to far

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None… How ever do you manage to type with those long nails?? And what about that enormous… tail?

Personal Monitor Repair - Where Can I Find Detailed Instructions For Repairing LCD Monitors Myself?

admin — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 12:30:06 +0000

I have some experience with gadgets and need a good site that’ll guide me through the nitty-gritty of monitor repair.

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You can begin with the LCD monitor repair site. It's an extraordinary knowledge base for computer monitor repair with schematics, manuals and videos for repairing LCD Monitors competently (specially if you like tinkering with electronics yourself… or want to learn a thing or two about LCD repair). It's a frequently updated resource, which is why I use it the most for my technical work.

How can i connect ps3, lcd and home theatre?

admin — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 12:30:04 +0000

I already have them connected…both with HDMI..my LCD has two HDMI one for the ps3 and the other for the home theatre….when i play ps3 the sound comes from only one small speaker and the subwoofer…but not for the others….my home theatre is 5.1

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You should check speakers connections and more specific about your Home Theater system ( model number, audio inputs ). Here’s a basic connection : HDMI from PS3 to Television for video, optical or composite cables ( red & white ) to system input for sound.

How can I clean my Laptops LCD moniter?

admin — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 12:30:00 +0000

Will the wet napkins you use for eye glasses work?

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Yes, lens wipes or even the windex wipes will work. My wife uses the windex wipes on her laptop and it hasn't caused any problems.

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just use a cleaning cloth thats soft

LCD Monitor Schematics - What is The Ideal Place For Electronic Schematics

admin — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 12:29:57 +0000

I need the complete schematics of LCD Monitors to be able to mend them.

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Try the LCD monitor repair site. It's a full-resource library with manuals, circuit board diagrams, electronic schematics and troubleshooting tips in one place. It's a great self-help site for hardware & electronics fans.

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Usually, it's just a matter of replacing either the 1 - 2 mm diameter fluorescent bulb, or the high voltage inverter.

Most bulbs can be ordered on digikey for $16. No schematic needed.

Measuring an inverter's output is challenging without a highvoltage, high frequency probe.

Ideal thing to use to clean LCD Television screen?

admin — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 12:29:54 +0000

I’ve used a number of different products to clean my tv screen but have noticed they all leave what looks like water marks on the screen when not in use? What product will give it a nice clean finish?

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The spray that you get to clean your Spectacles… Best!

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I find that water/windex work really BAD. They leave streaks due to slow evaporation time. I find it best to use straight isopropyl alcohol after the tv has been on for a while. it cleans, and leaves no streaks due to the swift evaporation.

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Philips do a Decent proper LCD cleaning kit for £15

http://www.argos.co.uk/webapp/wcs/stores…

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Best to use a damp clean cloth.This is what they suggest.