| With such an emphasis on high definition television, | | | | pictures. This is due to the fact that plasma allows the |
| larger televisions, and the newest technology, there is | | | | showing of deeper black on the screen. Secondly, a |
| constant debating over what the best television is out | | | | plasma TV, by and large, has a better viewing angle |
| there. Plasma screen vs. LCD TV's is one of the | | | | than an LCD screen. Viewing angle refers to how far |
| greatest of those debates. To get an idea of which is | | | | you can sit to the side of the screen without affecting |
| better for you, it is important to understand the | | | | the quality of the picture you see. Finally, perhaps the |
| differences between the two. They look similar from | | | | difference that most interests consumers is the fact |
| the outside, but the truth is that there are many | | | | that you can get a larger plasma screen television for |
| differences that can affect your decision on which one | | | | less than most LCD's of the same size. If price is a |
| is right for you. Here is a little bit for you that explains | | | | factor for you, then you should take a good hard look |
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| of the more important differences between the two. | | | | When deciding between Plasma Screen vs. LCD TV's, |
| What is the Difference Really? | | | | you should look at the pros of both kinds. To that end, |
| Before making a decision between plasma and LCD, | | | | then, here area few of the advantages of LCD |
| you have to actually know what the difference is | | | | television screens. |
| between the two. A plasma TV uses what is basically | | | | First of all, LCD screens usually have a higher native |
| a series of little gas plasma cells that are charged by | | | | resolution than a plasma screen of the same size. |
| electricity in a way that helps them create the pictures | | | | That means more pixels on the screen which means |
| you see. LCD, on the other hand, are made up of liquid | | | | better picture for the most part. Secondly, they use up |
| crystal that is pushed in between two plates of glass. | | | | less power than their plasma cousins. In fact, you can |
| The images come into view when electrical charge is | | | | save as much as 30% on the power of an LCD over |
| applied to and varied in the crystals. There are pros | | | | that of a plasma. Finally, LCD have a longer lifespan |
| and cons to each type of technology, which is why | | | | and are lighter and easier to move than plasma |
| plasma screen vs. LCD TV's debate will continue to | | | | televisions. |
| rage on. | | | | When deciding between Plasma Screen vs. LCD TV's, |
| Pro-Plasma Screen Says | | | | it is important to understand how both work and what |
| There are many advantages to both LCD and Plasma | | | | the pros are of them. Once you have established a |
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| plasma over LCD. | | | | which one is best suited for you. |
| First of all, plasma screens have better contrast in | | | | |