Right. Some of the newest, top-of-the-line LCD TVs from Sony and Samsung come with the LED backlights that help reduce the light bleed through, and hence give them darker blacks. But even then, all but the absolute newest (and most expensive) still can't match the blacks of plasma. And you're right that the 240 mhz refresh rate is the best LCDs can do. I also find that, like audiophiles who prefer the "warmer" sound of older equipment, I like the "warmer" look of plasmas. Some LCDs look almost too sharp, too artificial.
----- Original Message ----- From: "Sammie A" <jazzynupe...@yahoo.com> To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, September 1, 2010 7:31:16 AM Subject: Re: [scifinoir2] Geek time! Keith, thanks man. yes, i prefer plasma because it has a 600mhz refresh rate...if u are into sports (as i am) u have 2 watch it on plasma. lcd at it's best is 120mhz (some just 60 and a couple are now 240) are still slower than 600mhz. plus the added benefit is that the plasma has such richer color than an lcd. those bulbs behind the lcd cause's it 2 blur out some of the darker colors, but plasma gives you those deep rich blacks, and bright yellows. plus, it's a hell of a lot lighter 2 hoist up. Fate. --- On Wed, 9/1/10, Keith Johnson <keithbjohn...@comcast.net> wrote: From: Keith Johnson <keithbjohn...@comcast.net> Subject: Re: [scifinoir2] Geek time! To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com Date: Wednesday, September 1, 2010, 3:51 AM Congrats, and my praise for buying a plasma. I'm always inundated by friends and people at electronics stores who say LCD is the way to go, but I much prefer the look of plasma. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Sammie A" <jazzynupe...@yahoo.com> To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, August 31, 2010 4:14:17 PM Subject: [scifinoir2] Geek time! o.k. so i just purchased a LG 50" plasma and a LG blu-ray player. they (LG) give u a one month free trial of Netflix with the blu-ray player. decided 2 check it out. mind u, never tried netflix before. so as i am strolling through the menu's..............in the television side i see....The Dresden Files: Season 1 / 12 Episodes. now u know i am going 2 be really happy these next 2 days! after that, it will be Farscape: Season 1 / 22 Episodes. by the weekend, i should be on Torchwood: Season 1 / 13 Episodes. think i am going 2 like this blu-ray player thing! Fate.
