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So are these ready to replace Plasmas?
Not trying to start a fight or anything but I just do not like the look of LCD screens but will need to replace the plasma 'soon'.
Cheers
Look of LCD? as in image quality? more info?
Yeah they always look pixilated, or blurry or over-processed to me, even the very expensive ones. LCD computer monitors, no problem? Mind you I'm pretty strange too, when CRT monitors were still around I could tell you what refresh rate they were operating at just by looking at the screen, up to about 85mhz or so.
Plasmas have always looked more smooth and natural to me. Have hopes for OLED but just wanted to get an idea of where they are up to. :)
You usually get pixilated when bad signal or crappy quality videos, it happens in plasma too. I usually get that when watching AFL on channel 7 in both plasma and LCD.
Well now there is LCD, LCD LED and OLED, with different refresh rate, each has its own weakness but pixilated is different ball game altogether.
I was waiting for OLED for five years ago for black level and energy consumption, now I wait till when the price bracket is under 3k for 65inch :)
Owner of the 55" FHD.
I can, without a doubt, say that the black levels on these devices are far superior to plasma's. The screens are also extremely bright.
My only issue with these screens are they are very very reflective, so a dark room is a must.
The smart tv capability on these TVs are also fantastic. The screen pointer, ease of navigation and apps that running in the background make this one of the best TVs I've ever used.
My only issue is channel surfing can be quite slow and TV schedule information is limited without opening the schedule App - but we rarely watch live tv anymore.
Netflix and Youtube Apps are enjoyable to use, better than any other smart TV I've used - even compared to Apple TV.
The web browser is pathetic, but that's where Chromecast comes in.
I purchased this TV during a 20% off sale via Ebay, got it down to $2,100. Was worth every cent.
Our guests often mention how amazing the TV looks (the bezel is tiny) and the some of my techie friends are blown away by the screen quality.
if you are looking for super black, turn off your tv :)
Die-hard Plasma addict here.
Short answer is YES.
OLED technology poops all over Plasma.
Black levels are insane.
So is the price tag.
IMHO it'll be about 3-4 years before I buy one due to pricing. (Even worse for me as a Panasonic nut)
http://www.whathifi.com/panasonic/tx-65cz952b/review
Will be interesting to see how the tech progresses or what else comes out that makes OLED look bad.
But it's only 8000 pounds! :)
Our plasma is a Panasonic too so will probably hang on to it for a while longer till the prices get reasonable then. cheers.
I stopped looking for a used Panasonic GT model when I saw a high-end LG OLED in action.
Was hoping to get a flagship model cheap once it was announced that Plasma was officially dead.
Then when I read my fave manufacturer was getting into OLED I put a full halt on even considering buying a new TV until
1. They (finally) get rid of curved screens and
2. The prices fall to 'acceptable' levels
At the moment, my viewing habits are mainly 'legal backup copies' of TV shows and movies and streaming services.
I'm happy with good 720 & 1080 rips of things.
Netflix and Youtube looks good and current Oz streaming (ABC, SBS etc) is still SD which…would look even WORSE on an OLED TV I reckon.
Don't even get me started on the max 1080i res of broadcast TV.
The main push for even considering upgrades at the moment are:
1. The software on the smart TV is getting s-l-o-w in comparison to modern interfaces (Chromecast1 was nice but I sold it to keep things less complicated for the wife and son)
2. Glare. That age old Plasma glare when watching TV during the day
Both of these I can live with for now.
i think most good lcds had over taken plasma a few years ago
They have overtaken plasma TV in features but not in picture quality. I've been looking to replace a plasma TV and from my experience viewing at some of the supposedly higher end of LCD-LED TVs, their black level is still no match, many display a colour cast and motion blur has yet to be resolved despite quadruple increase in refresh rate.
If anyone has recently replaced a higher end plasma TV with an LCD-LED TV and is impressed with its picture quality, please provide the model and I'll check it out if I haven't done so already.
OLED will outperform plasma on black levels.
I know someone with the 55" UHD and it has amazing picture quality.
Just youtube OLED TVs and there are plenty of convincing reviews.
Or go into a shop and look at one. Unfortunately they are rarely side by side with the LED tv's.
My local Harvey Norman has an OLED display "room" set up in the middle of the shop, where they compare the same media being played back on an LG LED LCD TV and LG OLED TV side by side. Same brand, same size, same media.
The blacks on the OLED were pretty amazing.. the best Ive seen on any TV.
Im just waiting for prices to fall.. I dont want to pay $6,000+ for 65" to replace my Samsung 75" that cost less than $3K.
Keep your eye on Grays.
The person I know got the 55" UHD reconditioned in perfect working order for $2100 delivered with 12 months warranty about 6 months ago.
Worth every cent.
Beautiful TVs - just bear in mind that only the 2 non curved models have HDR support which will make a big difference in picture quality in future years as more HDR content is released.
http://www.trustedreviews.com/opinions/hdr-tv-high-dynamic-t…
I don't believe this to be true.
I hear the curved EG960T units are getting a firmware update to be HDR.
This will only be streamed HDR though not HDR bluray
This one lacks Dolby Vision, WebOS 3.0 and isn't as bright as the new models releasing soon. From what I've read, LG is ramping up the production of OLED TV's which should push the prices down as the new tech matures. Personally, I'll wait til next year - when hopefully all the new standards have been set.
is oled really worth 3 grand extra?
Depends on what you watch and how it help you feel good!
I wouldn't invest in LG "OLED", there's good reason every other manufacturer including Samsung that makes 95% of OLED supply in the world haven't jumped in. Buy something cheaper with 4K and HDR, then hold out for real RGB OLED….and also anything but LG's ability to tune a TV.
RGB OLED whats after that though! :)
Crystal LED, Super short throw projectors, Augmented reality visors…no but seriously RGB OLED isn't some unicorn, it exists now and can be purchased, manufacturers just keep holding it back for whatever reason.
The true reason is they currently have massive investment in LCD factory and equipment, which hasn't even reach break even point for them.
Hence the push of Quantum dots (which are easily retrofitted to LCD).
RGB OLED is manufactured in small quantity by Sony (for their studio reference monitor, which priced out of reach to average consumer) and Samsung for their mobile phone.
The reasoning above is exactly why Samsung not (yet) extending this small screen know how to make bigger RGB OLED TV screen.
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