| When it comes to high quality flat screen TVs, there | | | | down as they run. This is not a noticeable problem |
| are a number of choices available these days and the | | | | unless the fan makes noise that can be distracting. So |
| technology is constantly improving. However, as each | | | | be sure to actually view a plasma TV before buying |
| competing TV screen technology matures and | | | | that particular model and see if the fan noise is a |
| improves, the differences between them become | | | | problem. |
| more difficult to detect. And so it is with the | | | | Another quirk of plasma TVs is that they can be |
| comparison between LCD and plasma TVs. | | | | susceptible to screen burn-in, which happens when one |
| The big advantages of both kinds of TV monitors is | | | | image is left on the screen for a very long time and it |
| that they are very thin, only a few inches thick. | | | | then becomes "burned into" the screen so that you |
| Because of that you can choose to either place them | | | | can still faintly see it even when another image is |
| on a stand, as you have with televisions you have | | | | displayed. This can happen on some TV channels that |
| owned in the past, or mount them to the wall instead. | | | | display an image that stays in a certain part of the |
| They both also produce stunningly beautiful visual | | | | screen for a long time, and if you play video games, |
| displays, especially when coupled with high definition | | | | there may also be a possibility that some games can |
| television programming. But there are some subtle | | | | cause this problem. So ask yourself before buying |
| differences that you will want to be aware of though. | | | | how you intend to use the TV, and if you happen to |
| Plasma TVs have been in use for many years and | | | | view programming that may have static screen |
| they use inert gases that are illuminated to display | | | | images a lot of the time, it may be wise to choose an |
| colors on individual pixels on the screen. Their best | | | | LCD screen as it does not suffer from this problem. |
| feature is the high contrast image that they reproduce. | | | | LCD TVs may not produce deep contrasty images |
| The colors are extremely vivid and sharp and this is | | | | like plasma monitors do, but the colors are still very |
| mostly due to the fact that plasma TVs are able to | | | | pleasing and they can also be a better choice for |
| exhibit true saturated blacks, whereas other monitors, | | | | brightly lit rooms since their display is not as susceptible |
| LCDs included, usually have some compromise in how | | | | to ambient light influences. However, they can tend to |
| much true black they display. | | | | get more pricey than plasma TVs once you go above |
| Plasma screens are also easily viewed from almost | | | | the 40 inch screen size. |
| any angle and so if you have a wide room with | | | | All in all though, either type of TV screen technology |
| seating that extends out at an angle from the front of | | | | will do a great job for you. The best recommendation |
| the television set, you may want to consider this | | | | is before you buy, visit a local electronics retailer and |
| advantage, although recently many LCD TVs have | | | | view representatives from plasma screens and LCDs. |
| been steadily improving in their accepted viewing angle. | | | | Bring along your own movie that you are familiar with |
| One area that plasma TVs have historically had a | | | | and look for the differences. Then choose the one that |
| disadvantage is in the amount of electricity needed to | | | | makes the most sense to you. There is no need to |
| power them and how hot they run. It can cost more to | | | | buy from the store as you can often save lots of |
| run a plasma TV if you use it very regularly, and it can | | | | money by making your purchase online instead, but by |
| generate quite a bit of heat inside, enough to warrant | | | | doing your homework you can make a more informed |
| most manufacturers making use of a fan to cool them | | | | buying decision. |