| The question of LCD vs Plasma TV's is one that | | | | The other advantage of Plasma over LCD for any |
| seems to plague many TV shoppers. It used to be | | | | screen larger than 48" is that it simply renders the |
| very simple, there was only on kind of TV available | | | | motion better at that size. You would need to spend |
| and all the consumer needed to do was compare | | | | an additional $500 over and above the already |
| features and manufacturers. Now, since the advent of | | | | substantial price difference to get a 120hz LCD to |
| High Definition Television, there are multiple competing | | | | compete with the motion rendering of a plasma. |
| formats and people seem to be confused about what | | | | 2. Do you like sports or other faster action |
| is best for them. | | | | entertainment? As we discussed earlier, a regular |
| The truth is, it is not that difficult a decision. In fact, it is | | | | plasma will be better than a regular LCD for faster |
| not really possible to make the wrong choice. If you | | | | action. However, for a true sports fan a 120hz LCD |
| purchase a high definition TV and subscribe to the high | | | | would be the best possible choice. The faster sports |
| definition channels from your cable or satellite provider, | | | | action, especially at the higher range of screen size |
| you will get an excellent picture no matter how you go. | | | | would be worth the investment for someone who |
| Still, I have compile a list of important questions to ask | | | | spends a good deal of time enjoying sports |
| yourself if you still require more information. | | | | entertainment. A good rule of thumb would be, if you |
| 1. What size TV are you looking for? This is one of the | | | | spend extra money subscribing to the sport specialty |
| two most crucial questions. There are two main | | | | channels than you should really consider the |
| advantages of Plasma over LCD when you are | | | | investment in a 120hz LCD |
| looking for a larger screen. One is that you will get a lot | | | | 3. Is there a lot of light in the room, or is it more |
| more screen for your money with a plasma. At a local | | | | subdued? This is a slightly less important consideration |
| Electronics store, I found a 50" plasma TV for about | | | | but still a question of note. LCD screens tend to be a |
| $950 however, a similar quality LCD TV at the same | | | | matte rather than glossy and as such will not show |
| size was about $1500. | | | | much glare even in a room with a lot of windows. |