| In this article, which is the second from the series | | | | Both LCD and plasma offer great quality pictures, but |
| plasma vs LCD (see link at the bottom) concerning the | | | | they behave differently when ambient light is involved. |
| main issues to be dealt with when wanting to | | | | As plasma screens are generally more reflective that |
| purchase a new HDTV, we will talk about the | | | | those used in an LCD design, they tend to be less |
| difference in quality picture in plasmas and LCD TVs, | | | | competitive in a room washed over by sunlight. On the |
| depending on how bright the light in the room is. In the | | | | other hand, in a dark room, one can enjoy the best |
| first article of the series, we shared with you only | | | | quality picture with their plasma, as well as when the |
| general information about what to seek in a new | | | | room is only dimly lit. |
| HDTV. Now, we will try to discover if, when we talk | | | | Watching LCD TV in a brightly lit room |
| about plasma vs LCD TV, room lighting has a saying in | | | | In all fairness, if you are the type of person that enjoys |
| the decision that a buyer should make. | | | | watching television during the day, or in a room with all |
| Short explanation | | | | the lights on, or very bright sunlight, you will discover |
| When the light in the room where the TV is installed is | | | | that an LCD is the best option for you. Despite the |
| very bright, this light will reflect on the screen surface | | | | reputation plasma enjoys regarding picture quality, it will |
| causing what is called a glare. This glare can ruin the | | | | generally have lower performances under such |
| TV watching experience, as you will not be able to | | | | conditions, than an LCD. |
| see clearly the pictures shown on the screen. If the | | | | Making the right choice |
| HDTV has the capacity to emit a stronger light than | | | | As you can easily see, in plasma vs LCD TV |
| the ambient light, you will not encounter this problem. | | | | competition, room lighting is a very important factor. It |
| That is why, when we talk about plasma vs LCD TV, | | | | really depends on your needs to find out which model |
| room lighting comes into play. HDTVs must also have | | | | to purchase. |
| anti-glare properties in order to give us the best | | | | If you like to watch television with the lights off, then |
| experience, so this aspect cannot be neglected. Let's | | | | plasma could be the best solution for you. But, if you |
| see what each of HDTV models delivers under these | | | | like to pass your time in front of the TV, in full daylight, |
| circumstances. | | | | then an LCD TV may be the best recommendation. |
| Watching plasma in a dark room | | | | |