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New iPad ruined Movie Theater Experience.
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Great intuitive counter argument chap. Sorry you're the one that hasn't a clue.
I own both in fact the Samsung is three times the price the plasma is and the plasma (cheap emerson)just kills the LCD. So really it's an insult to me that the plasma is better than the tv I paid three times as much for.
lol, your clueless
http://www.cnet.com.au/plasma-vs-lcd-which-is-right-for-you-240036500.htm
Spit out some facts or don't reply. It's rude.
PS - you're
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Agree completely. iPad 2 needs full brightness to look any good after ipad3 (I also handed my iPad 2 to the wife...)
Hey everyone, look at the tough guy. He is real tough. Everyone be scared of him. He doesn't understand contractions, but he will say words he learned from a young age that will make you appear tough and manly and all sorts. It commands instant respect and obedience.
Since I'm not a reactionary posturing narcissist, I'll admit that there is some miscommunication in this thread. I was arguing for Plasma vs LCD and not LED Backlit LCD. But, for that argument you can go here:
http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-33199_7-57344058-221/led-lcd-vs-plasma-vs-lcd/
Again, I have a huge room, so viewing angle is important. The room has plantation shutters, so getting it nice and dark is not an issue. For me, the contrast ratio and black levels make or break the picture. They are all close enough in color clarity that it wasn't enough of a deciding factor. I don't think iEvolution is 100% right, but at least I know how to counter with a valid, thought out argument rather then resorting to name calling.
I'm struggling to see how watching a film on an iPad (whatever the resolution) can compare with watching a film projected onto a 20 foot screen.
Even my 1080p projector with a short throw and 95" screen projected on the wall creates a cinematic experience that can't be matched by a 10" iPad.
Would always prefer to see a film at the cinema if it wasn't for the increasing costs and likelihood that other will be in the same theatre spoiling the experience
ps: I saw Avatar in 3D at the Chicago IMAX (was on holiday at the time) and it was stunning!
Even my 1080p projector with a short throw and 95" screen projected on the wall creates a cinematic experience that can't be matched by a 10" iPad.
Would always prefer to see a film at the cinema if it wasn't for the increasing costs and likelihood that other will be in the same theatre spoiling the experience
ps: I saw Avatar in 3D at the Chicago IMAX (was on holiday at the time) and it was stunning!
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That was 1. The eye strain from wonky alternate polarized glasses, or your realization you must paid $30+ for,you and your honey to see Fern Gulley 2: In Space.
I don't think that image is sharp enoug....
Damn. Now I need a "I've been retinized" photo...
get your eyes checked hommie, ive been to several movies and all of them look fine. go to a theater with digital screens..
Prometheus tonight wahoo. diffidently wont be pissing and moaning wishing i was sitting at home with my ipad almost 10" screen in front of me, instead of a 52'x72' screen
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im with rob on this, most plasmas i have seen look really grey and washed out. LED ftw, lcd, then plasma in my books.
Though i prefer plasmas for gaming. the refresh rate always seems better.
Prometheus tonight wahoo. diffidently wont be pissing and moaning wishing i was sitting at home with my ipad almost 10" screen in front of me, instead of a 52'x72' screen
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im with rob on this, most plasmas i have seen look really grey and washed out. LED ftw, lcd, then plasma in my books.
Though i prefer plasmas for gaming. the refresh rate always seems better.
You must have been looking at an uncalibrated set. The store can make any tv set look grey and washed out. They also turn up the brightness on their LCD and LED sets to move them better.
Are you sure it was 4K?
For instance the imax versionof Ghost Protocol was far superior in quality than the regular version.
Do some research on movie theathers and you wil find some interesting facts about the quality of films they obtain, the quality of the equipment and the amount of or the lackof power they use to illuminate the presentation.
I love seeing movies with stadium seating especially during the weekday time frame. My 55 inch plasma and pioneer, klipsch and svs sound system doesn't provide the same experience as $10 popcorn and $6 drinks does
I find that surprising. IME, plasmas have far richer colours and deeper blacks than LCDs.
The only reason I can think they'd be grey and washed out, is that plasma TVs are often shipped with the brightness and contrast dialled way down; for a certain "warm up" period (100 hours maybe, less or none at all on modern plasmas) and then you can turn them up to normal settings. In their normal settings, plasmas are anything but grey/washed-out.
ahhh well ive never owned, just looked at many when tv shopping. even when turned off they appear grey. from what i just googled, it appears plasmas dont do well in well lit rooms.
in store well lit
I've never had problems with greyness, but certainly the weakness with Plasmas is the reflectivity of the glass - as with glossy computer screens. For me, it's well worth the richness of the colours (when brightness & contrast is turned up) and the fluidity of the motion, but yes, that can be a pain.
yes i love how well they refresh. i hate the lag on lcd tvs when playing halo 3, even with a 120hz
It's true they aren't as bright compared to LCDs and LEDs. The advantage of the LCD and LED backlit screens is that they are so bright, but getting true blacks is the problem. Again, you CAN turn up the brightness on plasmas and they can do quite fine in bright rooms, but the LCDs and LEDs are generally brighter. Does that mean that plasmas are unwatchable in bright rooms? No. They do fine and I have no problems with mine. Again, you can't judge from the showroom floors. The stores intentionally turn up the brightness on LCD and LED Tvs because they are motivated to sell them more. Ask for the remote for all the TVs you are looking at and make your own settings. You wouldn't buy a car without a test drive would you?
never really watched movies on my new iPad since they are mega $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ on iTunes