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Tatsujin:
So the new beast just hit the market .. I don't know how while ago, but I saw it yesterday and I checked it out. Seems like it has a very high contrast ratio and doesn't suck so much energy like Plasma or LCD's. But, that's all I know so far. What other features does LED's have? The differences between LED and Plasma/LCD and advantage/disadvantages?

fohfoh:
I'm not entirely sure about this statement... but LEDs have a slight sharper contrast ratio than many mid level LCDs. However, higher end LCDs still have a higher contrast ratio. (Or something like that)

morrefule:
Oh Tatsu you just opened can of pain....  HT is my thing so here is the rundown.

LCD TV's  (ex Sony Z5100 or Samsung B650)
Pros
* Great at handling well lit areas
* Sharp detail for PC useCons

* Unless they are matte Finnished they can Glare with lights at all angles (LG and Sharp use matte)

* pixelation of the picture do to motion flow (120/240hz help but do not fix the issue)
* Color loss when viewed from angels greater than 35 degrees off center
* Uses bulbs
LED Edge Lit (ex Samsung B6000)

* Hi Dynamic Contrast Ratio
* Large color gramet
* very thin normally less than 1.5 inches
* Low power usageCons

* Starburst reflections with direct lighting
* Color distortion with fast moving objects
* Color bleeding between light and dark objects
* Low Native Contrast Ratio
LED Backlit (LG LH90 or Samsung B8500)
Pro's

* Local Dimming gives you Sharp detail contrast between whites and Blacks
* Low Power consumption
* Very accorate Motion flow
* High Dynamic Contrast RatioCon's

* Low Native Contrats Ratio (brand depending)
* Uses Blubs to project the pictures
* Normally uses the same amount of power as an LCD
* Can Glare with direct lighting causing color loss
Plasma (Ex Panasonic S)
Pro's

* Extreamly high Native contrast ratio giving you very accorate color
* Local dimming
* 0 distrotion on fast moving objects
* Darker Blacks which gives you a more Natural coloration to all objects
* Smooter standard definition pictures with minimal blocking
* No color loss even at extream angels
* Excellent for Dim and Darker rooms Con's

* Uses lots of power (except all panasonic S models and above use about the same as an LCD)
* Bad reflection issues with direct lighting can interfer with the picture
* Very Heavey a 50" can weigh 100lbs
* Can Not be laid down flat
In summery from best to worse...

Best picture ~ Plasma, LED Backlit, LED edge Lit, LCD
Best Value per dollar ~ Plasma, LCD, LED Edgelit, LED Backlit
Most Universal Usage ~ LED Backlit, LCD, LED Edgelit, Plasma
Power Usage ~ LED Edgelit, LED Backlit = LCD, MOST Plasmas

FYI ~ if you get a TV 37" or over, don't even think about traveling with it laid down, unless it is an LED edgelit, because You can SHIFT a pannel in an LCD and you will break the glass in a Plasma.  I have seen this happen way too many times before.

Edit ~ fixed typo

sdedalus83:
Led backlit and sidelit displays are still lcd displays.  Real led televisions are for all intents and purposes nonexistent.

Tatsujin:
I'll just go with Plasma then. Most have 600Mhz which is pretty damn high.

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