There has to be something wrong with plasmas, right?
That's what I kept telling myself as I searched for the perfect TV for my needs and budget.
I mean, this TCP46G10 I was looking at was hundreds of dollars less than comparably sized LCD TVs, got better reviews from CNET and Consumer Reports, and had better motion handling and viewing angles.
But I went to my local Best Buy or Fry's and only saw a few dusty plasmas in the corner of their showrooms. I got funny looks as I gave them some interest.
I saw several other customers basking in the fluorescent glow of the inaccurately bright colors of the LCD screens and realized that these people were essentially moths drawn to a flame. That must be why LCDs are selling so well.
What's more: It seemed like the LCDs (and even the LED-based LCDs) were touting all of these advancements that made their TVs more like plasmas. Plasma-like motion handling. Black levels like a plasma TV. Near-plasma viewing angles.
Well if they're selling themselves as almost like plasmas, why don't I just GET a plasma and save $500?
That settled it. I drove home and fired off an order for the TCP46G10 right away. (Amazon's prices were the lowest, and their shipping was fast and free.) The colors are natural (and plenty bright, thank you), and the motion is crisp.
In fact, there's nothing wrong with my plasma at all.
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