| Nowadays the two technologies that are in the | | | | Imagine when you're not the only one sitting in the |
| limelight are plasma and LCD TVs. Though the two | | | | room; however, it is overflowing with spectators sitting |
| look similar yet they are two totally different machines. | | | | all across the room in all directions. In these kinds of |
| Before moving any further we would first discuss the | | | | scenarios the viewing angle counts a lot. As the |
| primary difference between the two. The combination | | | | plasma demands high power, it really intensifies its |
| of different ionized gases is used to create plasma. | | | | pictures and that increase the visibility angle to be |
| These gases are stored in many phosphorus coated | | | | more than 170 degrees. On the other hand, LCD offers |
| cells. The frequent charging and discharging of the cells | | | | fewer viewing angles. |
| with electricity produces pixels which enables us to | | | | Power Consumption |
| view the picture on the screen. Unlike plasma TV, cells | | | | Now in this area LCD is the dominating one. With its |
| in LCD are made up of liquid crystals. The picture is | | | | low power consumption, LCDs are ideal for their |
| created when fluorescent light meets the liquid crystals | | | | usage as monitors, personal TVs or in offices. This |
| with the help of electric signals. | | | | also makes it a better option for playing video games |
| When discussing some common features between | | | | and stuff. |
| the two the plasma TV outweighs LCD, nevertheless | | | | Lifespan |
| when analyzing some others, the LCD takes the lead. | | | | Plasmas have an average lifespan of 25,000 to 50,000 |
| So we need to see both corners of the table to | | | | hours. LCDs have a lifespan of roundabout 60,000 |
| decide which one we should go for. | | | | hours. |
| Picture Quality | | | | Malfunctioning |
| Although compared to previous TV technologies these | | | | Regarding malfunctioning, LCDs have had almost no |
| two have an upper hand. However, the plasma picture | | | | complaints. Plasmas, on the other hand, have always |
| quality is far better than the picture quality offered by | | | | been related to burn-in and black out issues. This is due |
| LCD. This is due to the overwhelming contrast ratio of | | | | to frequent charging and discharging of the coated |
| the plasma display that helps in producing true deep | | | | cells. Although there have been drastic improvements |
| black color. The black color produced by the LCD is | | | | regarding these problems there's room for |
| comparatively dull which causes problems in the darker | | | | improvement still yet. |
| scenes when it becomes difficult to differentiate | | | | So from the above facts and figures it is quite evident |
| between the actual black color and other colors | | | | that both have their pros and cons, however it is you |
| present on the screen. | | | | who has to make the move. |
| Viewing Angle | | | | |