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We need a new HDTV at work
Jean
Heartbroken papa bearGatineau, QuébecRegistered User regular
Heartbroken papa bearGatineau, QuébecRegistered User regular
I work in a bar and the TV would be on 16 hours per day. I guess being on almost all the time is the reason why our previous TV's already dead.
So which type is more durable, ACL or plasma?
What brand is the best?
Refresh rate : 4ms vs 6ms vs 8ms , does it really matter?
It's a bar so the TV would be mostly used for watching sports events.
Thanks in advance for your answers.
So which type is more durable, ACL or plasma?
What brand is the best?
Refresh rate : 4ms vs 6ms vs 8ms , does it really matter?
It's a bar so the TV would be mostly used for watching sports events.
Thanks in advance for your answers.
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Personally I think you're better off going with a standard LCD, and refresh rate won't matter much to you because of likely the distance the set will be from the viewers and the type of programming you'll b watching.
Get the lowest you can find without feeling like you're paying a premium for it.
PLASMA
+Excellent viewing angle (important in most bars)
+Excellent contrast
+Excellent for fast motion
+Excellent price:performance ratio
–Burn-in is a concern for the kind of use it'll see
–Generally heavier, may affect installation and placement
–Generally heavier power consumption
–Almost always glossy screens (risk of reflections making it hard to see)
–Shorter service life
LCD
+Often available with a matte screen, no reflection
+Generally lighter and easier to install
+Generally use less power (LED backlit even more energy efficient)
+Longer service life
+Not susceptible to burn-in
–Not as good at fast motion
–Lower contrast ratio
–Typically shallower viewing angle
–Very best models can be really pricey, especially at larger sizes
Now that you've taken all that in, my opinion is that a good quality LCD TV is the way to go for bar use. You may need to explore some of the better models from Samsung, Sony, perhaps even Vizio. I think the burn-in, lifespan, and reflectivity issues carry more weight. The better LCD TVs will offer viewing angle and contrast that will be good enough for the casual needs of the viewers. Whichever TV is selected, it's critical to take the time to properly calibrate the TV. This has two huge benefits of improving image quality and the screen's lifespan.
Great avatar by the way. Being a Caps fan in Quebec must be interesting. Stay safe tomorrow night!
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Thanks. Let's just say I won't cheer too loudly when Oveckin scores tonight
All but the diehard fans expect to loose tough.
Because of the game we couldn't really shop arround.. we would had looked pretty dumb to be TV-less during the playoffs.
We bought a LCD Samsung 40 inch at Costo. Price, including sale taxes : C$767.50
It was pretty funny to see 10-15 guys all giving their 2 cents how to install the thing. Now it's up and running so we all gotta do is wait a few more hours for the puck to drop!
Speaking from my own experience, I have a 37LG50 and it's worked out very well (it's a little heavy for its size though). 1080p, lots of inputs on the back, intuitive menu, etc.