| You want a flat screen TV that's HD ready and you | | | | that sell at substantial discounts to the top brands. We |
| have heard about Lcd and Plasma TV. | | | | recommend only top tier brands for several reasons. |
| But which is better, LCD or Plasma? | | | | One is that many of these 2nd tier brands offer poor |
| What is the difference? | | | | servicing should something go wrong. Some charge |
| Your requirements will actually help you make the | | | | you the freight to either ship the TV to them or back |
| decision. | | | | after repair. One brand we saw offers no parts after |
| What Screen Size do you require? Where are you | | | | the one year warranty is up, so in effect it is a |
| going to put your TV? | | | | throwaway TV. Higher end TVs have better video |
| LCD (liquid crystal display) - LCD TVs are becoming | | | | processors for upconverting and reducing digital noise. |
| the most popular technology. They have many | | | | For these reasons we believe that top tier brands are |
| advantages such as low power consumption, ability to | | | | the best way to go even though there is a higher initial |
| display the highest resolutions (1080p), LCDs are flat, | | | | cost. |
| many are wall mountable. The disadvantage of an | | | | I also know where the LG 42" LCD TV is sold, for |
| LCD is that their ability to show contrast is less than | | | | $1029.00 and here is the description... |
| some other technologies like plasma. LCDs in the past | | | | LG Electronics is one of the world's largest electronics |
| were also slower to refresh (not so with the current | | | | manufacturers, producing a large range of consumer |
| models). These disadvantages are quickly | | | | electronics and IT products. LG has created reputation |
| disappearing. Today's LCD HDTVs have greatly | | | | for progressive technology and innovation with the |
| improved on contrast and refresh speed. The latest | | | | latest technological developments in consumer |
| LCD technology is 120hz. Most LCDs are silent with no | | | | electronics, home appliances and IT |
| moving parts or fans. LCD's are brighter than Plasma | | | | products.PRODUCT FEATURES:1366 x 768p |
| HDTVs and so are better suited in well lit rooms during | | | | Resolution;ATSC/NTSC/QAM Clear Tuner;XD |
| the day than plasmas. | | | | Engine;178? True Wide Viewing Angle;Super IPS |
| Plasma displays are very popular as well. They have | | | | Technology;SRS TruSurround XT;LG SimpLink;2 HDMI |
| higher contrast than LCDs (although that gap is closing), | | | | with HDCP. |
| and can display HDTV with stunning clarity. Plasma | | | | Prices, inventory, and product information are provided |
| sets also display fast action (sports, action movies) | | | | by the merchants and may include any promotional |
| better. The disadvantages of plasma are that they | | | | discounts that are not available to all customers. We |
| take more electricity than LCDs, and can generate | | | | assume no responsibility for accuracy of price |
| more heat. Many have built in fans. Plasma screens | | | | information provided by merchants, but please alert us |
| are susceptible to screen burn-in (new models | | | | to any pricing discrepancies so we can notify the |
| compensate with various screen-saving methods). | | | | merchant. Additionally, sales taxes and shipping costs |
| Heavier than LCDs. | | | | are not included in listed prices, so please check with |
| Some HDTV's displays have a more limited viewing | | | | the merchant for total costs. |
| angle than others. They lose contrast and become | | | | Product specifications and information are obtained |
| hard to read at some viewing angles and they have | | | | from third parties, and while we make every effort to |
| more contrast and are easier to read at others. | | | | assure the accuracy of product information, we do not |
| Generally the higher the viewing angle, the better. This | | | | assume any liability for inaccuracies. Product reviews |
| is especially important when a group of people are | | | | are written and submitted by online shoppers to assist |
| watching an HDTV at the same time. Modern High | | | | you as you shop. They do not reflect our opinions. We |
| Definition TVs have much better viewing angles, and it | | | | take no responsibility for the content of ratings and |
| is not as big an issue as it was in the past. | | | | reviews submitted by users. |
| You could count on at least 20 years for an LCD TV | | | | Good Luck to all that you do or try in this life, and |
| screen life, and a Good 10 years for the Plasma | | | | Thanks for your attention. |
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| When purchasing an HDTV you will see familiar top | | | | content remains intact and unchanged and the links |
| level brands such as Sony, Samsung, Panasonic, | | | | remain active. |
| Toshiba, Pioneer, etc. Then you will see 2nd tier brands | | | | |