How to Search for Information on LED & Plasma TVs

Educate yourself before purchasing a TV.

With the ever-growing selection of televisions, each with their own features, purchasing a TV can seem overwhelming. To complicate matters further, many people claim LEDs are better than plasmas while others claim the opposite. To purchase a TV that best suits your needs and preferences, it's crucial that you do your research so you can make an informed decision.

Instructions

1. Search the Internet for information on LED and Plasma televisions. In addition to websites and blogs dedicated to each of these two types of technology, you will find many message boards focused on different types of televisions. Although message boards do not generally provide authoritative information, they do offer reviews by hundreds of people who own LED and plasma televisions. In addition, you can read about common complaints from both types of televisions, ask questions and read answers to questions you never thought to ask.

2. Search through the archives on various newspaper websites to read articles written by technology experts on various types of televisions. To find these articles, visit different newspaper websites and enter the word "LED TV" and/or "Plasma TV" in the search box provided. Some newspaper websites to search include "The New York Times," "The Washington Times" and "The Globe and Mail."

3. Read books and magazines. Plenty of books offer in-depth analysis of both LED and plasma TVs. Purchase these books online or in a bookstore, or you can borrow them from the library. You can also find various technology magazines in bookstores, drugstores, convenience stores and grocery stores. Although technology magazines don't focus solely on plasma or LED TVs, most will have at least one article on these highly popular technologies.

4. Visit an electronics store. Look at LED and plasma TV features side by side, and ask sales associates for more information. Ask for brochures to take home and review.

Tips & Warnings

• LED televisions are a form of LCD televisions.

Resources

• The New York Times
• The Washington Times
• The Globe and Mail
• Amazon: Plasma Televisions
• Amazon: LCD Televisions