| ookaze said: Complete BS and misinformation! With LCD or plasma, a powerful lamp sends light that traverses several layers of electronic components. Because of that, you can't have good black levels. |
You're right, that is complete BS and misinformation. Plasmas do not have backlights, they have a phosphor coating just like a CRT. The main difference is that instead of energizing the phosphors with an electron beam, they run a current through some noble gases in a plasma cell, which emits energy that in turn excites the phosphors. Very similar in function to a CRT (but able to be built as a flat panel), and allows for very pure blacks.
Stop saying nonsense! :P
I still like LCD and will probably end up going with a 42" later this year or next year. IMO you get the best bang for your buck with an LCD display, and I think their blacks are plenty black enough for me. You can actually find full 1080p resolution LCD panels at prices that don't break the bank.
