| The choices available now in the television consumer | | | | than LCDs. Video games look great on them but you |
| market can be a little overwhelming without doing | | | | have to be aware of the burn in issue from static |
| some research ahead of time. The differences | | | | images. |
| between the LCD and plasma screens will be the | | | | The additional item to research is the number posted |
| largest difference a consumer will need to explore. | | | | for screen resolution, even if it says the same thing the |
| LCD or liquid crystal display is the process by which | | | | plasma will have the better picture quality when an |
| the TV screen is illuminated from behind. TV's offered | | | | image is moving on the screen. The two technologies |
| with this technology come in a various amount of sizes | | | | offer different ways to light the screens so with the |
| from very small (65"). LCD TV's are generally known | | | | way the plasma is lit moving images are much clearer |
| as a more generic TV (do not use if you plan on | | | | and you want to know this as you make your decision. |
| viewing a lot of movies) that is ideal for consumers | | | | When it comes down to it, the consumer must pick a |
| who prefer to play video games and watch television | | | | television within their price range and viewing needs. |
| shows. Some of the benefits of LCDs include the use | | | | Plasma's are generally much more vibrant and |
| of much less energy, and its weight distribution. LCD's | | | | expensive, but LCDs offer the best value for basic |
| are ideal for rooms that receive a lot of natural light, | | | | quality. If you want to purchase a TV for your new |
| since they are typically brighter. | | | | home theater, plasma televisions are the way to go. If |
| The plasma technology lights in a different way and | | | | you want a TV for your kitchen or living room, LCDs |
| makes the picture great for movies and sports. It has | | | | are likely a better choice. With the creation of newer |
| better motion, greater picture contrast, and with richer | | | | and better television technologies, there will |
| colors lending itself to great viewing, especially in | | | | inadvertently be a TV choice that will encompass all. |
| darker rooms which show these benefits off better | | | | |