Flat Panel Televisions?

I'm researching flat panel tv's and thus far I've been using the following web sites as references: Consumer Reports; CNET; and Consumer Research.





I was wondering if some of you "techies" might be willing to share other reputable web sites with me so that I can do more research.





I'm not only interested in overall ratings, but am interested in info regarding the quality and longevity of LCD's, DLP, Plasma, etc.





Thanks for your help.

Flat Panel Televisions?
You're looking at 3 totally different technologies. LCD and Plasma have an average half life of 50,000 hours (use-able life). The DLP uses a high intensity bulb for projection and the bulb should last 2-5 years, and is easily replaced (at about $150). The DLP is a very good way to go if you want a bigger screen 55-71" because LCD and Plasma in these larger sizes are much more expensive, you can get a nice 61" DLP for $2000 a comparable size Plasma is going to be $5000 so I recommend in a larger set get DLP. If your looking at 32-50" I'd look at Plasma or LCD both have ups and downs. Plasma usually has deeper blacks and handles fast action better. LCD puts out less heat and uses less electricity and has less screen glare. I own DLP and LCD and am pleased with both.
Reply:The following resources are those that I use most often for the latest equipment reviews, news and opinion on audio/video and home theater equipment and related topics. Report Abuse

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UltimateAV


http://www.ultimateavmag.com


http://www.guidetohometheater....


AVguide


The Perfect Vision (superseded by Playback)


http://www.avguide.com


Playback


http://www.playbackmag.net


Sound and Vision Magazine


http://www.soundandvisionmag.c... Report Abuse

Reply:CNET Reviews


http://reviews.cnet.com


Home Theater


http://www.hometheatermag.com


Widescreen Review


http://www.widescreenreview.co...


HDTVexpert


http://www.hdtvexpert.com


HDTV Magazine


http://www.hdtvmagazine.com


Secrets of Home Theater and High Fidelity


http://www.hometheaterhifi.com Report Abuse

Reply:HDTV Solutions


http://www.hdtvsolutions.com/h...


SoundStage! A/V


http://www.soundstageav.com


Audio Ideas Guide


http://www.audio-ideas.com


Home Cinema Choice (UK/EU)


http://www.homecinemachoice.co...


Home Entertainment


http://www.hemagazine.com


Audio Video Revolution


http://www.avrev.com Report Abuse

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AV Science (AVS) Forum


http://www.avsforum.com


Home Theater Forum


http://www.hometheaterforum.co...


Audioholics Home Theater Forums


http://forums.audioholics.com/...


AVForums (UK)


http://www.avforums.com


High Def Forum


http://www.highdefforum.com Report Abuse

Reply:Secrets of Home Theater and High Fidelity Forum


http://www.hometheaterhifi.com...


DTV Forum Australia


http://www.dtvforum.info


Home Theater Shack Forums


http://www.hometheatershack.co... Report Abuse

Reply:HomeTheaterSpot


http://www.hometheaterspot.com


Tom's Hardware Forums


http://www.tomshardware.com/fo...


AnandTech - Audio/Video %26amp; Home Theater Forum


http://forums.anandtech.com/ca...


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