Posted on 11/29/2005 11:24:04 PM PST by This Just In
Good evening, FReepers. We are not hooked up to satellite or cable, but view DVD's and video's on occasion. I am shopping to purchase a television and it's been quite a while since we've bought a new set. As a matter of fact, it has been so long that I have come to realize they don't make televisions the way they used to.
Just as going out to simply buy yourself a cup of java has become a major undertaking(For goodness sakes, one must take a class in: How To Order At Starbucks, just to navigate your way through the process. Why, just a few weeks ago we visited family in Las Vegas. I went to a trendy coffee shop. Ordered a hot cup of coffee. And when they called my name, I stood there perplexed as I looked at the COLD, dark, drink which I held that was covered with frothy cream and a light dusting of cocoa powder. Not wanting to draw attention to my ignorance while standing in the midst of what seemed like a mob of coffee connoisseur's on the verge of caffeine withdrawal's if they didn't get their fix, I confidently strode out of the cafe', artifully placed the horrid tasting drink in the recepticle, and promptly began experiencing caffeine withdrawals as I drove off and made my way to the nearest McDonalds), purchasing a television is no longer simply deciding what size screen you wish to buy, and/or how much you wish to spend.
There is the question of whether or not you want a flat screen. Do you want your television mounted on a pedestal? There's the "pixel" factor, and finally, do you want a plasma, LCD, HDTV, or ???????????
Now, I must inform all of you that we live in a remote area of the country. So remote, in fact, that Santa ignores us all together. Christmas shopping, if we choose to drive somewhere, is quite an undertaking. We must travel a long distance. To save us the hassle, we often times shop online.
Which brings me, finally, to my question. Would someone please explain what a "Plasma" television is, and what is the difference between a "Plasma" and "LCD"?
Your input would make my shopping far more convenient and hassle free than ordering a simple hot cup of coffee at Starbucks.
Forever Grateful, TJI
LCD= liquid crystal display
Plasma = Similar technology, except the liquid is plasma extracted from the human body.
Plasma from the human body?!!!
My, television technology has come a long way.
:^)
bookmark bump
Mitsubishi 60"!!!?!!! 60"?! Is that really all that necessary? Can you drive the dang thing as well?!
I do appreciate your suggestion. Would you please tell me what some of the inherent problems are, after I fully understand what a "plasma" screen is. I'm still clueless.
Developments both hugh & series underway.
Not having a television set myself I feel compelled to absent myself from this otherwise fascinating discussion.
:-)
Course you could always wait till the next wave comes out. They have nano stuff that is thinner than paper. Your future TV will roll up and be hung on any wall or table you choose to move it to. I've seen the technology on TV already. It's not vaporware. You can have a 2 inch screen to 20 yards depending on your wallet. Quality was good, but not HDTV quality.
sourcery, how can I thank you......for causing my head to swim.
The information which you have provided answered my questions. I am grateful.
Now for my next challenge: Wading through the maze of choices one has to make in finding the right brand, screen size, profile size, color, style, etc. television. I do believe I am back to square one.
Plasmas are great initially, but you probably need to plan on replacing it every 2-3 years. LCDs should last longer.
Notes? Be my guest.
Oh, so that was YOUR turkey I could smell burning from across the street.
Do you drink coffee? :^)
If weight and space are not a problem, the best bang for buck is still a great big Hi-Def Ready CRT, with a flat, 4:3 aspect ratio screen. When you watch DVD movies, use widescreen with the English subtitles turned on. These will usually occupy the black bar at the bottom rather than cover part of the image, as would happen in a 16:9 set. But once you've installed this monster, get used to its position, because ease of mobility is definitely not a feature.
Starbucks? I've never been in one. Never used a cell phone. Never used the CD burner. This is all scary stuff!
chuckles, do you have a sister that was on Desperate Housewives?
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