:oThanks for all your responses.
Greatbop, an RPTV will not be suitable for my purpose. Please see first post.
Well, it seems that PLASMA is it. The problem now is that I read somewhere that there are HDTV plasmas and EDTV plasmas.
Which is which?
Here the models I've seen so far:
- Panasonic TH-42PW5BX
- Philips 42FD9954
- Hitachi 42PD5000TA
If I understand correctly the specs for the above models, only Philips is a true HD. And also the more expensive among the three.
What are disadvantages/advantages of choosing either one?
Bear in mind that it will be used in promotional booths of high end products and would presumable be used continiously for at least 8-10 hours a day.
TIA,
voj
There are no true HD in 42" and even in 50". Plasma resolution is a bit tricky and it all depends on what type of source you are planning to display. Looking at your list, the philips would be an alis display and the other two non-alis. Let me ask you this. What type of source will you display on the plasma? Since alis plasma is supposed to be "perfect" on 1080i source, that does not mean that it will have better PQ. Also, alis plasma is more expensive that non-alis one but will have a longer life IMHO. And it has also a brighter display so it may be suitable for well-lit areas. On the other hand, non-alis will always have a better black level and would display fast moving image better.
Here is my suggestion. If you are planning to display different type of source (480, 720, 1080), I would get a non alis plasma. But if you'll use it to display mostly still images using a computer source, I would go with the philips.
I don't know much about the hitachi but I would recommend either getting panny or philips.
Specs.
Philips
1024x1024 Alis display but it is really a 1024x512
1000 cd/m2 very bright
1000:1 contrast hohumm
Panny
853x480
650 cd/m2
4000:1 contrast (nice!)
you might also want to check the pio 4340HD (consumer). 43" with 1024 x 768. i think the commercial version of that is 433cmx / 433mxe.