5 Things To Think About: Plasma Vs. LCD
When shopping for a big screen television, one of the first things you are really going to be torn about is whether to choose a plasma or LCD display. As with other big ticket purchases, you are going to want to do your due diligence and find the option that fits best for you. To help you get started, here are a few things you may want to think about.
1. What is the difference? - Though similar in width and flatness of screen, there are some major differences in how the picture is rendered. Depending on your needs, this may not be a matter of importance.
2. Picture quality - Plasma screens are generally considered to have a slightly better picture because they can display blacks more accurately, giving a truer contrast.
3. Plasma’s advantages over LCD - Plasmas more or less offer a better viewing angle, brighter colors, have larger pictures and are very often less expensive.
4. LCD’s advantages over plasma - LCD sets typically have a better screen resolution, consume less energy, weigh less, have a longer lifespan and are less susceptible to image burn.
5. Which is the better value? - The larger screen you are seeking, the more likely plasma is a good way to go. On screens over 50″, plasmas have a noticeably clearer and lifelike picture.
Check out this video comparison for a few more tips.
You can also find more information on the big screen format war here, here, here, here and here.
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May 31st, 2007 at 12:04 am
I like Plasma Tv so much,,now..i just stay at home watch football…Even my friends also like to come 2 watch v me..
May 31st, 2007 at 1:41 am
I don’t blame them. Bet you are excited for football season to start again to take maximum advantage of that picture quality. I wouldn’t mind watching some pigskin on a plasma myself.
Where’d you say you live again? lol
Thanks for the comment by the way.