Besides the price, what's the difference between LCD and Plasma flat screen TV's?
I'm looking to buy one for the family; I have heard one lasts longer than the other, picture clarity, what's up?
An article in the Chicago Tribune last month said that plasma is better for sports and movies, and in darker rooms. LCD is better for games, screens 42" or smaller, and in rooms with more light.
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LCD uses less power.
More LCD TVs are 1080i as compared to Plasma.
Plasma TVs weighs more and generates more heat.
Colors on plasma can be better and more vibrant.
Plasma image is 'faster' for motion, though the new LCDs have a very fast response rate.
In the old days Plasma TVs colors would start to fade.. don't think that is an issue any more.
LCD can have bad pixels.
I prefer LCD… as it is more important that I get 1080i resolution.
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I have both!
I know that a plasma TV can be damaged simply by pausing the image for a period of time. The hotter pixles on the image burn up and leave a print on the screen.
I also hear that LCD is better image quality. I paid about $1,000 for a 37" Westinghouse 1080p LCD TV through Best Buy and am very pleased with my purchase. Note that an HDMI cable is about $150 (and is essential for HD or Blue Ray viewing).
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I think LCDS are better. I have 3 of them and had a plasma. The plasma didnt look as clear to me. But thats just my thoughts on it.
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An article in the Chicago Tribune last month said that plasma is better for sports and movies, and in darker rooms. LCD is better for games, screens 42" or smaller, and in rooms with more light.
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http://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/chi-mxa0814tempodigitalhdtvaug14,0,1841182.story
This link will explain the differences better than I could :
http://www.hometheaterfocus.com/televisions/display-types.aspx
I hope this helps.
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internet search.
i second groverraj's answer… i'd suggest getting an LCD… save yourself some money and still get a great image…
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Its worthwhile researching on the Net, alot of people will tell you different versions. Generally, one is not better than the other. General rule of thumb that alot of people use is up to 42", LCD. 42" and bigger, Plasma.
The general characteristics are.
LCD
Use less power
Sharper Images
Becoming more popular (Maybes due to aggressive marketing)
Ability to put more Pixels on the screen
Non reflective screens
Plasma
Quicker response, giving more fluid motion
More natural colours
Bigger screens
Copes with Digital TV better
Better blacks
Downside to LCD is that the image can stutter on fast images or camera pans. Also, screens can be fragile, so avoid use with small kids.
Downside to Plasma is image burn in and reflective screens.
Dont be drawn in by alot of the myths about Plasma. Modern Plasma will not suffer from burn in like they used to, unless you intend to spend 8hrs a day watching a timetable screen. Any minor image retention you get from static images (from displaying for long periods ie, 24hr+ can be sorted by by running normal programming for a while. Also, Plasma DOES NOT leak gas and does not need recharging.
Many people quote the lifespan of TV set. You will get about 30 000 hrs + out of modern Plasma, more from LCD. Do the math! By the time the go after normal viewing, you will have had about 15 years out of them. Imagine what TV's will be like then!
Personally, I prefer Plasma, but the next guy will prefer LCD. My advice is to go to a showroom, look at both, play with the picture settings and look at various types of inputs, eg, normal programming and HDTV etc. Then go with your gut on which you like best. The are both really good technologies.
Dont wait for the argument to be settled on which one is best, it will go on forever!
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