HDTV LCDs & Plasma TV Facts
When it comes to High Definition TVs the most common question is LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) or plasma? There is not a clear-cut answer to this question, there are great sets in both options. There are times though when one is better than the other. Depending on what you need you can determine which is the best option for you.
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LCD Pros
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LCD monitors are very bright and don't reflect as much as plasmas which is great for rooms with a lot of windows. They are not subject to burn-in if you leave still images on the screen for a long time, making them better for game play and as a computer monitor.
LCD Cons
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When an LCD set is viewed at an angle the screen loses some contrast, color and brightness. Some LCD sets (especially ones that are not 120hz) have trouble with a lot of fast motion causing moving images to blur.
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Plasma Pros
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Plasma TVs do very well at displaying dark blacks and can make images look more natural because of the contrast it provides. Unlike LCD screens the plasmas can handle motion very well without any blurring and also holds onto its picture quality no matter what angle it is viewed from.
Plasma Cons
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Plasma TVs use more electricity than LCD and can raise your power bill. Images can be burned into plasma screens if left on for a long period of time.
Plasma/LCD Either is Fine
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Both types of HDTVs have a very long life span, with proper use they should last at least 10 years. They are both also great if you want to mount them on a wall, due to their small depth.
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