Which set is best, (flourescent or LED, in a bright room ?) The correct answer must always be - what looks best to YOU. You have to make that final decision. No one else can answer a question like that, but YOU. The answer depends on your evaluation of how the panel LOOKS in YOUR living room.
That’s why I suggested; in passing, that it’s good that most stores have a 30 day return policy. You can choose a set, but, when you get it home and properly set up..IF you DON’T like what you see; in your own home environment, you can always return it for something that might be better for your home environment.
I’m sorry, but I’m not the proper person to ask regarding Plasmas..I’ve never owned a Plasma, although I’ve heard that they have vastly improved over the past few years..it’s now not very likely that the panels will have any “BURN-IN” problems. (this was a major problem with Plasma sets in the recent past.)
120 HZ vs. 240 HZ - yeah.. this has absolutely NOTHING to do with what is broadcast. It has EVERYTHING to do with reducing motion blur on the HD set..regardless if it’s from broadcast media, or DVD, or Blu Ray. My opinion? Ignorant salesman talk. I’m sure you can find significant discussions of motion blur factors on AVSFORUM..
You have a solid wish list, StrictTime..umm.. all new HD sets WILL only output 1080P (P= Progressive output) You might have a hard time these days finding a new HDTV set that will only output 1080I (I=Interlace) Keep in mind that all broadcasts are inputed at either 720P OR 1080I..the set will always CONVERT the OUTPUT to 1080P..also, broadcasts are always , ALWAYS at 60 hz..Samsung will always REPORT the INPUT at 60 hz, when you press the INFO button on the remote..BUT the set will ALWAYS convert that 60 HZ input to 120 Hz. In Samsung sets; the 120 hz conversion process is ALWAYS on. It can’t be “turned off”. This is a GOOD thing.
The “AUTO MOTION PLUS” function CAN always be modified, or turned off. This process is NOT the same process as the 120 hz function. They are two, very different, separate processes.
Yes..a better computer processor comes with the more expensive sets...my sister has an expensive Mits..she loves it, this set DOES have a very fine panel..gorgeous picture. BUT.. I spent less than half of the money on my Samsung, than SHE spent on her Mits..I’d say the picture on the Samsung panel was just as good as the picture on the Mits. but, that’s my opinion.
Yes.. it’s frustrating,, BUT, I’m sure that you’ll find the HDTV set that’s perfect for YOUR living room enviroment.
Thanks, BC. I want to avoid the returning thing as much as possible. It’s probably going to fall on my shoulders and having to lug that big ol’ box around just makes me nervous. Appreciate all the info, especially about 120 vs. 240hz. I thought I was getting the runaround, especially since I hadn’t read anything like that on the forums. :)