How to choose between Plasma and LCD TVs
You've decided to buy a HDTV. You have an idea of what size you want. Your only obstacle is whether to buy a LCD or plasma tv. One isn't necessarily better than the other. It all depends on your needs.
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Consider the lighting of the room the tv is going to be in. In bright rooms, LCD tv have better pictures and aren't as reflective as Plasmas. In darker rooms, plasma televisions offer better picture. Plasma tvs display black better than LCD tvs do.
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Consider the kind of movies you watch and whether you will be playing a lot of video games. On LCD tvs, motion blur can be noticeable at times with fast images. You can barely notice this on a plasma tv.
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Determine whether viewing angle is important to you. LCD is best viewed on at a straight on angle. The greater the angle you look at a LCD, the picture darkens slightly. Plasma televisions have higher viewing angles.
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Do you want a small or large television? LCD televisions start at about 5 inches. Plasma televisions start at about 42 inches. If you want something small, the only choice is LCD.
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Comments
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jrm01
Jan 31, 2009
PROs for Plasma: Much better picture quality, no motion blur, great contrast. CONs for Plasma: Image Retention has been reduced but still is a concern (especially for gamers) Consumes more power Frequency of repair is higher Cost of repair is higher Expected life is shorter Screen reflection from windows and lights Lots of CONs, but if you have proper lighting and want the best picture Plasma is the choice. -
VirtualWorker
Jan 25, 2009
Interesting read. Five stars! VirtualWorker
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starlet67
Jan 19, 2009
Good points! 5*
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joshel
Jan 15, 2009
I think your information is right on target about choosing between a plasma or LCD TV
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JackLTrades
Jan 14, 2009
thanks, I had been wondering I only have less than a month left to decide.
