Which large screen TV offers the best picture, dependability, bang for the buck: LCD, Plasma, projec

The criteria would be picuture definition, clarity, sound, features, and most important would be dependabiliyt. Most large screen TVrequire an expensive service contract to cover your bets. The tube types have the best longievity. Plasma and LCD are newer and do not have dependability ratings.

If it's dependability and longevity, then DLP technology is the best choice. LCD and Plasma require bulb changes that are expensive. DLP cannot be hung on the wall, but are quite slimmer than old projections. Samsung is the current leader in this technology. Sorry, but I need to make a correction to the previous answer. DLP and Projection TVs require light bulb changes; LCDs and Plasma do not depend on a bulb for their picture.

Plasma TVs depend on a finite amount of gas for its picture; 7-10 years later the gas would be used up and all you'll see is a blank screen. LCDs get its picture via many transistors on top of liquid crystal filled cells.

DLPS are cheaper of all 3, but the DLP bulb can cost a good few hundred bucks. True LCDs are the most expensive of the 3. I would wait next year when LCDs, Plasma, and DLPs are produced in greater amounts, and get a LCD. You had best ignore Motzart! Plasma TVs don't use bulbs! LCD TV's use fluorescent bulbs that last a very long time. DLP sets typically use bulbs that require replacement every 2-3 years.

I would buy a quality plasma from Pioneer to fit your requirements. Any TV you buy will have parts that need to be replaced in 5+ years. Plasma, LCD, or projection: they will all wear out and need tuning to look there best. The cost or repairs are going to be about the same.

That said, I recommend going for sheer size, and a rear projection TV wins. Here's why: A 30 inch plasma is going to cost you as much as a 40 inch LCD and as much as a 60 inch projection. The plasma may be brighter, and the LCD may have better contrast, but I'd much rather have an extra 20 inches of screen to watch the big game with the guys.

You have your TV mounted on the wall?? Who cares. Mine is twice as big as yours. I win.

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