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Comparing LCD TVs and Plasma TVs

One of the biggest concerns for television consumers is determining whether to purchase a Plasma or LCD flat screen television set. Various individuals may debate the value of performance of either a LCD or Plasma TV. Choosing between them really is a personal choice and you must find the best solution for yourself.

LCD TV: this set provides a screen that is made up of liquid crystal set within a thin layer which is then situated between two plates of glass. An assortment of multicolored pixels light up forming the picture while playing. LCD TVs are lightweight and much slimmer than the plasma screens.

PLASMA TV: the screen of a plasma television incorporates the use of multicolored gas filled cells, millions of them. When the set is on, electricity activates these cells and they light up forming a picture. You get a very sharp, clear picture since plasma TVs offer you a high resolution.

LCD verses Plasma

• Screen Life: The amount of hours of TV operation before fading of the picture begins is called screen life. LCD TVs provide a screen life of 60,000 or more hours. Plasma TVs provide a screen life between 30,000 to 60,000 hours depending on the make and model.

• Angles for viewing: Plasma TVs offer more advantages of comfortably viewing various angles.

• Picture quality: Although, LCD is evolving, Plasma TVs do offer you a sharper quality of picture with more details.

• Screen burns: Plasma TVs do suffer from screen burns whereas LCD does not.

• Video games: You can enjoy gaming on either an LCD or Plasma TV, however when using an LCD you will not have to worry about screen burn in.

• Portability: Plasma TVs are not as lightweight or thin as LCD TVs, LCD televisions are much easier to move or mount on a wall.

• Power consumption: Plasma TVs heat up quicker and require the use of fans for cooling, in comparison a LCD TV consumes much less power to operate.

• Motion tracking feature: LCD TVs do not offer as good a quality of motion tracking features when compared with Plasma TVs.

• HDTV: Although both display High Definition or HD signals, LCD TVs provide a higher resolution than that of Plasma TVs.

You should have a better idea about the various features available on LCD and Plasma TVs. In order to get the best deal, you should do some comparison shopping for LCD and Plasma TVs available today (we recommend checking out Panasonic's line of Plasmas at http://www.panasonicplasmatv.org). Choose the one that provides you with the best picture image and suits your needs and budget well.

A Plasma or LCD TV will serve you well for home theater entertainment. When you are searching for the best in viewing pleasure you should search through the online reviews to determine the best decision. Everyday there is new and improved products available and the prices are receding. This means either set will be a good purchase. Therefore you should go ahead and do your comparison shopping and then choose your own new television set. No matter which TV you choose, either the Plasma or LCD will offer you a lot in television viewing. Enjoy your shopping and enjoy the television set you bring home to watch all your favorite programming.

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