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LED vs Plasma vs Smart

  • 01-03-2014 05:06PM
    #1
    boobar
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,226 ✭✭✭


    I was in a shop today, dreaming about buying a new TV.

    Lots to choose from.

    What's better in terms of picture quality LED or Plasma.?

    Was looking at something around the 46 inch....didn't want to spend a fortune, budget around 600. That probably rules out a smart tv.

    Should I wait and save up to buy a Smart TV?


Comments

  • #2
    Dazzling D
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 144 ✭✭Dazzling D


    Not many manufacturers will sell plasma after this year - it's just not popular anymore.

    Most of the better TVs are smart - only very basic sets are not.


  • #3
    dubrov
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,728 ✭✭✭dubrov


    If you buy online, €600 should easily get you a 46" smart TV.

    Here is a decent one for example:
    http://www.pixmania.ie/led-tv/samsung-ue40f6400-led-3d-smart-tv/21309101-a.html

    Personally, I think the 3D is a bit of a gimmick and don't know anyone who uses it regularly.
    For the smart side, I'd only buy one if you plan to use RTE Player (Samsungs only I think), Youtube or DLNA.


  • #4
    ctrl-alt-delete
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 15,834 ✭✭✭✭ctrl-alt-delete


    I have a Panasonic 3D Plasma Smart TV,

    As said above Plasma is being dropped, but don't be put off buying one because of that.

    As also mentioned above I agree the 3D is a bit gimmicky. I think it is great in the cinema, but I rarely use it on my tv. I watched Gravity in 3D last night and it was fantastic but it is rare that I use it.

    I don't like watching live sports in 3D, but in saying that the nature stuff and animated movies excel in 3D.

    I don't use the Smart functionality on my TV because it is inferior to the external hardware I have to access the same stuff.

    There should be great deals on the market right now with 4k and OLED bringing down the price of old technology which still packs a punch.


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