Is a plasma TV still the sign of extravagance ?

BlizzardUK · 26-01-2012, 19:16

Whenever you would see one of those benefit related stories in the paper, if the family had a plasma TV on the wall they would be blasted for it. I just wondered if that is still the same these days given CRTs are rarely sold and 42" TVs can be bought for as little as £300, same price as 28" CRTs were 10 years ago.

Also how many people still have a CRT in the main room of their house ?

Stever7 · 26-01-2012, 19:26

I think I'm right in saying Plasmas are the cheapest new TV you can get these days, so to the original question; no.

Gage · 26-01-2012, 19:30

It goes 3DLED >>> LED >>> LCD >>> PLASMA >>> CRT

Although I would say CRT still has the best picture quality, but that's a discussion for another thread.

Ginger Nut · 26-01-2012, 19:31

Only if it's hung on the wall above the fireplace or at standing height. Then you know it's just someone selling the ideal home myth that doesn't really bother with tv. There will be a dining table with a narrow cloth down the middle of it nearby as well.

Normal people have them at the same height as an old tube. Even if they're on the wall.

ubanjod · 26-01-2012, 19:36

I always find it strange when people (police in particular) describe plasmas as a luxury item, making it sound like it costs tens of thousands.

In reality everyone I know his either a plasma or LCD. Students to oaps, well off to people who have never worked.

a_c_g_t · 26-01-2012, 19:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlizzardUK

Whenever you would see one of those benefit related stories in the paper, if the family had a plasma TV on the wall they would be blasted for it. I just wondered if that is still the same these days given CRTs are rarely sold and 42" TVs can be bought for as little as £300, same price as 28" CRTs were 10 years ago.

Also how many people still have a CRT in the main room of their house ?

Errrm me

I have a 32 Panasonic Quintrix CRT

I feel all poor and 20th centuary now

Mind you my pc monitors a decent 24" LED

shackfan · 26-01-2012, 19:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ginger Nut

Only if it's hung on the wall above the fireplace or at standing height. Then you know it's just someone selling the ideal home myth that doesn't really bother with tv. There will be a dining table with a narrow cloth down the middle of it nearby as well.

Normal people have them at the same height as an old tube. Even if they're on the wall.

It might be a bit high, but I suppose it stops little kids running into them.
Anyway I had a plasma for 6 years until it "went" recently and until I can afford the latest one I am using the old style one we had in our bedroom and you know what? I forget I am watching it. Still have the surround sound but at the moment I am really not bothered,

feckit · 26-01-2012, 19:39

Plasma tv are all over 42 inches.
When watching 42-55 inch TV's the best picture quality will be viewed on a Plasma especially 3D smart tv like a Panasonic.

555 · 26-01-2012, 19:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gage

It goes 3DLED >>> LED >>> LCD >>> PLASMA >>> CRT

Although I would say CRT still has the best picture quality, but that's a discussion for another thread.

What goes?

Are you an AV enthusiast? Do you know something I don't?

The VT30 and Kuro owners might wish to add their bit.

bbclassics · 26-01-2012, 19:44

I have a CRT TV in my room,has lasted me a long time so I see no reason to get rid of it.
My mum has a CRT TV in her room and so does my younger brother.
We also have 2 LED TVs. That's a random mix.

coachtrip_fan99 · 26-01-2012, 19:47

Id say large flatscreen are quite often (but not always) a sign of chavvyness.

Gage · 26-01-2012, 19:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by 555

What goes?

Are you an AV enthusiast? Do you know something I don't?

The VT30 and Kuro owners might wish to add their bit.

I was referring to pricing, although your more than welcomed to view it as in order of superiority.

James2001 · 26-01-2012, 19:50

The moaning right-wing press still like to talk about flat screen TVs, blu-ray players and satellite TV as expensive luzuries. though that's mostly to push their vile agenda against people on benefits..

James2001 · 26-01-2012, 19:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by feckit

When watching 42-55 inch TV's the best picture quality will be viewed on a Plasma especially 3D smart tv like a Panasonic.

I would never describe 3D as "the best picture quality". A nauseating headache more like.

jjesso123 · 26-01-2012, 19:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gage

It goes 3DLED >>> LED >>> LCD >>> PLASMA >>> CRT

Although I would say CRT still has the best picture quality, but that's a discussion for another thread.

You can't really put it order like that. You can get cheap 3d LED TV's just as you can get cheap 3d plasma's. You can also get very very expensive 3d plasma's vice versa. Quality wise a plasma is better for 3d content.

Killer Gorilla · 26-01-2012, 19:53

What is this "vile agenda"?

slick1two · 26-01-2012, 20:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by James2001

I would never describe 3D as "the best picture quality". A nauseating headache more like.

I can't do 3D for more than a few minutes, it does my head in!! the wow factor wears away after a bit anyways. Give me a decent flat LCD which does a crisp sharp picture with good colours and that's all I need really.

koantemplation · 26-01-2012, 20:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by slick1two

I can't do 3D for more than a few minutes, it does my head in!! the wow factor wears away after a bit anyways. Give me a decent flat LCD which does a crisp sharp picture with good colours and that's all I need really.

Passive 3d is better for avoiding headaches.

I've tried both and can't watch active 3d for more than 15mins.

To be honest I don't think 3d is an improvement, it is more a gimmick.

koantemplation · 26-01-2012, 20:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by Killer Gorilla

What is this "vile agenda"?

It is the agenda by the capitalists to force everyone off benefits and into slave labour.

Glawster2002 · 27-01-2012, 14:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by 555

What goes?

Are you an AV enthusiast? Do you know something I don't?

The VT30 and Kuro owners might wish to add their bit.

I've got a Kuro and I've yet to see anything match it in terms of picture quality....

littlesnowbear · 27-01-2012, 14:43

We have a sony bravia its about 5 or 6 years old. He wanted it for the football. other than that we have a cheapo little tv DVD for the bedroom.

wench · 27-01-2012, 14:46

In my case a big TV is not a sign of extravagence but more about how bloody short sighted I am.

LostFool · 27-01-2012, 15:17

I don't think I know anyone who still has a CRT TV. In fact I do, a friend still has dead one in his spare room as it's too bloody heavy to shift.

The one thing I cannot stand is wall mounted TVs, especially above the fireplace. You must get a crick in your neck watching it. Surely the screen should be at the same level as your eyes when sitting down?

Rorschach · 27-01-2012, 15:23

In most high street stores you can't in fact buy a full sized CRT (although there are still some portables).

Even online you would likely find 1 CRT for every 99 Flatscreens.

So whilst plenty of people do have CRTs (because many see no reason to replace something that is still working) as their life comes to an end (the TV, not the people) they will likely get a flatscreen because that's all that's available.

elliecat · 27-01-2012, 15:26

we have a crt in the bedroom, we are going to get a flat sreen at some point but when we got our own place we wanted one in the bedroom and I had my old one from years ago sitting in the spare room so we took that with us. The one in the sitting room is a 42inch as my partner is a gamer and he says can't play xbox on a small tv.

But the crt one takes up so much space

26-01-2012, 19:16	#1
BlizzardUK Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 4,690	Is a plasma TV still the sign of extravagance ? Whenever you would see one of those benefit related stories in the paper, if the family had a plasma TV on the wall they would be blasted for it. I just wondered if that is still the same these days given CRTs are rarely sold and 42" TVs can be bought for as little as £300, same price as 28" CRTs were 10 years ago. Also how many people still have a CRT in the main room of their house ?

26-01-2012, 19:26	#2
Stever7 Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 1,583	I think I'm right in saying Plasmas are the cheapest new TV you can get these days, so to the original question; no.

26-01-2012, 19:30	#3
Gage Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 1,196	It goes 3DLED >>> LED >>> LCD >>> PLASMA >>> CRT Although I would say CRT still has the best picture quality, but that's a discussion for another thread.

26-01-2012, 19:31	#4
Ginger Nut Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 14,441	Only if it's hung on the wall above the fireplace or at standing height. Then you know it's just someone selling the ideal home myth that doesn't really bother with tv. There will be a dining table with a narrow cloth down the middle of it nearby as well. Normal people have them at the same height as an old tube. Even if they're on the wall.

26-01-2012, 19:36	#5
ubanjod Inactive Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 3,595	I always find it strange when people (police in particular) describe plasmas as a luxury item, making it sound like it costs tens of thousands. In reality everyone I know his either a plasma or LCD. Students to oaps, well off to people who have never worked.

26-01-2012, 19:37	#6
a_c_g_t Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Here on the net Posts: 1,623	Quote: Originally Posted by BlizzardUK Whenever you would see one of those benefit related stories in the paper, if the family had a plasma TV on the wall they would be blasted for it. I just wondered if that is still the same these days given CRTs are rarely sold and 42" TVs can be bought for as little as £300, same price as 28" CRTs were 10 years ago. Also how many people still have a CRT in the main room of their house ? Errrm me I have a 32 Panasonic Quintrix CRT I feel all poor and 20th centuary now Mind you my pc monitors a decent 24" LED

26-01-2012, 19:37	#7
shackfan Forum Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 12,979	Quote: Originally Posted by Ginger Nut Only if it's hung on the wall above the fireplace or at standing height. Then you know it's just someone selling the ideal home myth that doesn't really bother with tv. There will be a dining table with a narrow cloth down the middle of it nearby as well. Normal people have them at the same height as an old tube. Even if they're on the wall. It might be a bit high, but I suppose it stops little kids running into them. Anyway I had a plasma for 6 years until it "went" recently and until I can afford the latest one I am using the old style one we had in our bedroom and you know what? I forget I am watching it. Still have the surround sound but at the moment I am really not bothered,

26-01-2012, 19:39	#8
feckit Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 4,044	Plasma tv are all over 42 inches. When watching 42-55 inch TV's the best picture quality will be viewed on a Plasma especially 3D smart tv like a Panasonic.

26-01-2012, 19:42	#9
555 Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: UK Posts: 4,249	Quote: Originally Posted by Gage It goes 3DLED >>> LED >>> LCD >>> PLASMA >>> CRT Although I would say CRT still has the best picture quality, but that's a discussion for another thread. What goes? Are you an AV enthusiast? Do you know something I don't? The VT30 and Kuro owners might wish to add their bit.

26-01-2012, 19:44	#10
bbclassics Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 5,931	I have a CRT TV in my room,has lasted me a long time so I see no reason to get rid of it. My mum has a CRT TV in her room and so does my younger brother. We also have 2 LED TVs. That's a random mix.

26-01-2012, 19:47	#11
coachtrip_fan99 Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 2,127	Id say large flatscreen are quite often (but not always) a sign of chavvyness.

26-01-2012, 19:48	#12
Gage Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 1,196	Quote: Originally Posted by 555 What goes? Are you an AV enthusiast? Do you know something I don't? The VT30 and Kuro owners might wish to add their bit. I was referring to pricing, although your more than welcomed to view it as in order of superiority.

26-01-2012, 19:50	#13
James2001 Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Mansfield Posts: 27,529	The moaning right-wing press still like to talk about flat screen TVs, blu-ray players and satellite TV as expensive luzuries. though that's mostly to push their vile agenda against people on benefits..

26-01-2012, 19:51	#14
James2001 Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Mansfield Posts: 27,529	Quote: Originally Posted by feckit When watching 42-55 inch TV's the best picture quality will be viewed on a Plasma especially 3D smart tv like a Panasonic. I would never describe 3D as "the best picture quality". A nauseating headache more like.

26-01-2012, 19:53	#15
jjesso123 Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 5,505	Quote: Originally Posted by Gage It goes 3DLED >>> LED >>> LCD >>> PLASMA >>> CRT Although I would say CRT still has the best picture quality, but that's a discussion for another thread. You can't really put it order like that. You can get cheap 3d LED TV's just as you can get cheap 3d plasma's. You can also get very very expensive 3d plasma's vice versa. Quality wise a plasma is better for 3d content.

26-01-2012, 19:53	#16
Killer Gorilla Inactive Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Newbold, Derbyshire Posts: 3,590	What is this "vile agenda"?

26-01-2012, 20:00	#17
slick1two Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 2,796	Quote: Originally Posted by James2001 I would never describe 3D as "the best picture quality". A nauseating headache more like. I can't do 3D for more than a few minutes, it does my head in!! the wow factor wears away after a bit anyways. Give me a decent flat LCD which does a crisp sharp picture with good colours and that's all I need really.

26-01-2012, 20:39	#18
koantemplation Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Wolf359 Posts: 96,797	Quote: Originally Posted by slick1two I can't do 3D for more than a few minutes, it does my head in!! the wow factor wears away after a bit anyways. Give me a decent flat LCD which does a crisp sharp picture with good colours and that's all I need really. Passive 3d is better for avoiding headaches. I've tried both and can't watch active 3d for more than 15mins. To be honest I don't think 3d is an improvement, it is more a gimmick.

26-01-2012, 20:40	#19
koantemplation Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Wolf359 Posts: 96,797	Quote: Originally Posted by Killer Gorilla What is this "vile agenda"? It is the agenda by the capitalists to force everyone off benefits and into slave labour.

27-01-2012, 14:37	#20
Glawster2002 Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Nailsworth, Gloucestershire Posts: 10,404	Quote: Originally Posted by 555 What goes? Are you an AV enthusiast? Do you know something I don't? The VT30 and Kuro owners might wish to add their bit. I've got a Kuro and I've yet to see anything match it in terms of picture quality....

27-01-2012, 14:43	#21
littlesnowbear Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 1,233	We have a sony bravia its about 5 or 6 years old. He wanted it for the football. other than that we have a cheapo little tv DVD for the bedroom.

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Is a plasma TV still the sign of extravagance ?

27-01-2012, 14:46	#22
wench Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 7,367	In my case a big TV is not a sign of extravagence but more about how bloody short sighted I am.

27-01-2012, 15:17	#23
LostFool Forum Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 59,737	I don't think I know anyone who still has a CRT TV. In fact I do, a friend still has dead one in his spare room as it's too bloody heavy to shift. The one thing I cannot stand is wall mounted TVs, especially above the fireplace. You must get a crick in your neck watching it. Surely the screen should be at the same level as your eyes when sitting down?

27-01-2012, 15:23	#24
Rorschach Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Folkestone Posts: 10,537	In most high street stores you can't in fact buy a full sized CRT (although there are still some portables). Even online you would likely find 1 CRT for every 99 Flatscreens. So whilst plenty of people do have CRTs (because many see no reason to replace something that is still working) as their life comes to an end (the TV, not the people) they will likely get a flatscreen because that's all that's available.

27-01-2012, 15:26	#25
elliecat Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 8,707	we have a crt in the bedroom, we are going to get a flat sreen at some point but when we got our own place we wanted one in the bedroom and I had my old one from years ago sitting in the spare room so we took that with us. The one in the sitting room is a 42inch as my partner is a gamer and he says can't play xbox on a small tv. But the crt one takes up so much space