# LCD, Plasma or LED?

**URL:** <https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lcd-plasma-or-led/580083>\
**Category:** In My Humble Opinion\
**Created:** [April 28, 2011, 9:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lcd-plasma-or-led/580083 "2011-04-28T21:44:36Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 3\
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**Author:** ![Southern\_Yankee](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/southern_yankee/32/2800_2.png) [@Southern\_Yankee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Southern_Yankee)\
**Post date:** [April 28, 2011, 9:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lcd-plasma-or-led/580083/1 "2011-04-28T21:44:36Z")

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I know this has been discussed before, but I’d to get some opinions/facts on the current TV technologies, as I find myself in the market for a new set. My 42" Samsung Plasma crapped out with a power capacitor failure. I’ve have it for about 4 years, it’s not under warranty, and it’s going to cost a few hundred dollars to fix, so I think I’ll put that money into a new set.

The largest I can fit in the space (custom cabinet) is 46", which is fine for my family room.

The room gets some indirect sun to the TV cabinet, but it’s not too bright. The seating areas are basically head on, with one chair off to the side slightly.

So, what’s the latest thoughts on TVs that fit my needs?

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**Author:** ![bahia\_hombre](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/87869e/32.png) [@bahia\_hombre](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bahia_hombre)\
**Post date:** [April 28, 2011, 9:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lcd-plasma-or-led/580083/2 "2011-04-28T21:52:53Z")

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> **[Seeking opinions from owners of HD TVs. I'm in the market and want advice.](https://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=606114)**
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> A recent check for some work i did means that i’m in a position to get rid of our 150-pound 27" CRT television and finally enter the world of high-definition viewing. I’ve done lots of reading about brands, models, screen sizes, resolution, refresh...

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**Author:** ![Southern\_Yankee](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/southern_yankee/32/2800_2.png) [@Southern\_Yankee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Southern_Yankee)\
**Post date:** [April 28, 2011, 9:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lcd-plasma-or-led/580083/3 "2011-04-28T21:55:43Z")

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That information is 3 days old!!

I mean… thanks!