Originally Posted by TaDoW

Yooo

Okay, so I'm debating whether I should get a plasma or LCD TV.

I'm looking at either the 40" Sony XBR LCD or the 42" Panasonic Plasma

Now, here's the problem: From what I've seen in the stores, there's basically no visual difference in picture sharpness (even though the sony is substantially higher definition). The Sony LCD is noticably brighter than the Panasonic Plasma in the showroom, but I'm not quite sure how much difference that will make once I've had a chance to get it in my own house environment. All that said ... Onto the bigger issues:

1.) Burn in. I've heard that plasma screens have huge problems with burn in and fade. Can anyone who has actually owned a plasma address these concerns? Are they bullshit? CRT's are supposed to be susceptible to burn in too but I've never once seen a CRT with a burnt-in image, except for a years old shit-quality monitor.

2.) Pixelation on the LCD. During action/motion sequences the LCD image looks like absolute shit because of the pixelation that occurs. There's a little bit on the Plasma too, but not nearly as much. Is there any cure for this, or do I just have to suck it up until the digital processing soft/hardware catches up with the screen resolution? Why haven't these DIPSHITS spent $59.99 to insert a 256mb graphics card into the back of the LCD yet?!?

Any info would help =) thanks all