| Many people are looking to replace their current tv | | | | of the display. If you will be viewing your tv in areas |
| with a slim and elegant flat screen tv. The first | | | | with bright lights and a lot of ambient light from outside, |
| question many will ask is which is better, an LCD flat | | | | then it is a good idea to choose an LCD flat panel tv |
| screen tv or a plasma tv? | | | | as LCDs will be easier to see then a typical plasma tv. |
| This is a bit like asking which is the better car to buy | | | | Another important consideration is what you intend to |
| Honda or Toyota? Some will insist Honda, some will | | | | view on the tv. An LCD flat panel tv will typically have |
| insist Toyota without question. Some will say neither | | | | a higher native resolution then a comparable plasma tv |
| and that you should only buy an American car. Before | | | | making it a natural choice if you intend to use the tv |
| answering which car is better you need to know | | | | for computer use or gaming use. |
| which models you are comparing, what needs you | | | | If you are looking to get the full 1080p HD display for |
| have regarding size and style and what price ranges | | | | your video games or for HD movie formats such as |
| you are looking at so you are truly comparing apples | | | | HD DVD and Blu ray then you will have more LCD flat |
| to apples. | | | | panel tv choices then you will plasma. |
| Choosing a flat screen tv is no different. Before | | | | In the past burn in was a concern for plasmas in |
| answering which is better you will need to know what | | | | scenes where static images such as video game |
| size you are looking for, what your viewing | | | | scores or stock market ticker tape banners would |
| environment is like, what your viewing habits are like, | | | | remain on the screen for long periods of time. |
| what price range you will be looking at and what | | | | Technological advancements in plasmas have greatly |
| special features you would like. | | | | minimized the risk of plasma burn in, but still if you are |
| The good news is you can find some great LCD flat | | | | looking to be free from burn in worry then the choice |
| screen tvs and plasma tvs at prices that are | | | | of LCD is a natural one. |
| becoming more and more reasonable, allowing you to | | | | Another advantage of LCD is that the weight is lighter |
| enjoy high definition tv and sports as well as movies | | | | and it will generally consume less power then that of a |
| on your slim, digital tv. | | | | comparable plasma tv. |
| In years past the decision between LCD and Plasma | | | | Early versions of plasma held advantages over LCD in |
| was a pretty easy one as the smallest plasma was in | | | | terms of deeper blacks, better response times and a |
| the upper 30" range and the largest LCD was in the | | | | richness in color. LCD flat panel tv has closed the gap |
| lower 30" range so if you wanted a large home | | | | significantly in the past year in terms of picture quality, |
| theater tv you would choose plasma and if you | | | | with some models even offering 120Hz technology |
| wanted a small, flat panel tv you would get an LCD. | | | | and LED backlighting for incredible contrast ratios and |
| LCD has made great strides in the past year to bring | | | | a crisp, vivid picture. |
| high quality, affordable flat panels to the market at | | | | While both LCD and plasma can offer a crisp, clear |
| competitive prices. | | | | picture in a slim flat panel tv, an LCD flat panel tv |
| Flat panel tvs have a lot of uses and benefits. If you | | | | seems to be a natural choice for those looking to |
| are looking at a tv for the kitchen or a small tv for a | | | | maximize their resolutions for video gaming, for those |
| bedroom, the decision to buy an LCD is really a no | | | | viewing the tv in bright rooms, for those looking for |
| brainer as LCDs dominate the market for flat panels | | | | smaller secondary tvs, as well as those looking to |
| under 37". | | | | minimize power consumption requirements. |
| Another benefit of LCD flat panel tvs is the brightness | | | | |