| It is very important to know what a plasma and what | | | | images clearer since the picture is being magnified. |
| an LCD TV is before deciding to buy either of them. | | | | Plasma TVs are built to be bigger than LCD TV and it |
| They may seem the same but actually they are very | | | | is very much in favor to people who have problems |
| different. You will definitely be confused if you do not | | | | with their visual acuity. |
| have the right information. | | | | Brightness |
| LCD and Plasma TVs are similar because both are | | | | If you want a television set that can accommodate |
| better choices over a CRT TV. Both are flat screens | | | | the brightest of images, LCD TV is more preferred. |
| which make them superior over the old television sets | | | | For older people brightness is important because they |
| that we have been using ever since. If you will | | | | can see better in a brighter setting. |
| compare your TV viewing experience between the | | | | Contrast Setting |
| flat screen and the CRT, you will enjoy the flat screen | | | | There are issues about a black that is not really black |
| more. There is no radiation emitted by the plasma and | | | | in LCDs. In contrast you must take into consideration |
| the LCD which make them safer than the CRT. When | | | | the whiteness of white and the blackness of black. |
| you are watching in a LCD or plasma, whether it is in | | | | Plasma TVs actually offer better contrast. LCD |
| normal or high definition formatting, you will appreciate | | | | televisions are only second best in this category. |
| the images more than when you are watching in a | | | | Power Saver |
| standard TV. The images are clearer in the modern | | | | LCD will lower your electricity bills more rather than if |
| day televisions. Plasma and LCD TVs, due to | | | | you use plasma. It is not a primary factor however to |
| competition, have lowered their prices already. They | | | | rely upon. The difference is almost negligible. |
| have become much more affordable to many | | | | Screen Burns |
| consumers and you do not have to be filthy rich to | | | | This problem is nonexistent in LCD TV. This is more a |
| own a flat screen. There ends the similarity between | | | | problem in plasma but they are now being improved. |
| an LCD and a plasma TV. We now talk about how | | | | So you should not look at this as a major factor in |
| different they are from each other. | | | | choosing between plasma and LCD. |
| The technology that they use to create images are | | | | You still have the final say. Base from what you now |
| totally different. LCD works on crystals, while plasma | | | | know, you can wisely choose which TV you want to |
| uses inert gases to produce images. | | | | buy. There is no right or wrong answer to this one. |
| Size | | | | Just go with how you feel and buy the one closest to |
| A larger TV set is better for people who are | | | | your heart. |
| near-sighted because they will be able to see the | | | | |