Any suggestions for a good LCD HDTV for gaming?

[Anton P. Nym]

I'll join the Samsung bandwagon; I've seen some remarkable video off their LCDs. At one LAN I attended one attendee, a professional video editor, brought a 32" Samsung on a stand... it worked with his Xbox and as a second monitor for his laptop, and he uses it at booths when attending trade shows. It was also small and light enough to fit in the back of his compact car.

I think there's a reason Microsoft signed Samsung up for all those 360 demo booths.

-- Steve

 

[acsguitar]

Check out the deals on Newegg.com I think they ship to Canada now.

I have an Olevia 27" as my computer monitor. I got it a year ago for like 399. Its not the best but you can find some good deals.

 

[searanox]

plasmas are worse if you ask me

Plasmas used to be worse for gaming, but these days the refresh rates and everything are just fine, and there's no chance of burn-in. Most games also have some sort of delay calibration where perfect timing is absolutely critical. The improved clarity and colour depth/definition easily makes a good plasma win out, for me... of course, key word here is "good", and plasmas are of course more expensive. But then, there's nothing stopping you from saving up for another few weeks to get that TV.

 

[Anton P. Nym]

Plasmas used to be worse for gaming, but these days the refresh rates and everything are just fine, and there's no chance of burn-in. Most games also have some sort of delay calibration where perfect timing is absolutely critical. The improved clarity and colour depth/definition easily makes a good plasma win out, for me... of course, key word here is "good", and plasmas are of course more expensive. But then, there's nothing stopping you from saving up for another few weeks to get that TV.

Note also that plasmas wash out more when the room is bright; you almost have to have good curtains if you want to watch a plasma in its full glory during daylight hours.

I'd argue that the difference isn't big enough to justify the extra cost for gaming. Maybe if you're a die-hard videophile it'd make sense as a home theatre, but not for most gaming anyway.

-- Steve