| Both have enormous thin screens and notable image | | | | game playing compared to the former. |
| and picture quality. But those may appear to be | | | | Plasma televisions are believed to have better viewing |
| generic descriptions for the two rivals in home viewing | | | | angles. The latest models were also made to have |
| technology. They are now two competing technologies | | | | improved contrast ratios. This kind of television is also |
| and they both keep catching up with each other. But | | | | noted for its superb color reproduction. However, they |
| then again, there should only be one victor. Which one | | | | are seen to be extremely susceptible to burn-ins. The |
| is it? Find out here. | | | | black levels are also not that good and cannot |
| Their sizes range from 32 to 70 inches. Another brand, | | | | produce exact true blacks. Another disadvantage is |
| which is Panasonic, made a huge 103 inches screen | | | | that it consumes more power thus creating an |
| but for a special case only and not available for | | | | increase in your electric consumption. |
| consumer us. Samsung, on the other hand, made their | | | | Meanwhile, LCD televisions are believed to have good |
| LCD TV screens bigger up to 70 inches. Both Plasma | | | | color reproduction. Some experts review Samsung |
| and Liquid Crystal Display televisions have flat screens | | | | LCD TVs to have perfect sharpness and there will |
| and thin silhouette as compared to the traditional bulky | | | | absolutely not suffer from burn-in effects. They last |
| Cathode Ray Tube or CRT televisions. Both flat | | | | longer than Plasma TVs with a lifespan of 60,000 to |
| screen televisions end their similarities with the exterior | | | | 80,000 hours. But some reviews claim that some LCD |
| factor. | | | | TVs have poor contrast ratio. But research tells that |
| Their technologies are different since Plasma screens | | | | the leading brands, like Samsung, are now creating |
| make use of plasma or gas cells to create images. | | | | improved models. Older models were reviewed to |
| LCDs on the other hand make use of liquid crystals | | | | have poor viewing angles as well. Refresh rates are |
| sandwiched between two glass plates. Does this | | | | now getting better with the latest models released. |
| explain the difference in the detailed quality of the | | | | In deciding which technology to support, the answer |
| images produced? The answer is yes. | | | | would mainly rely on the budget you have. Prices may |
| Most experts say that Plasma televisions are better | | | | be a little more expensive for LCD televisions. But |
| for simple home theater usage. It will function just like | | | | because of the demand and the competition, you can |
| your ordinary TV but in a large screen format in a thin | | | | easily find a great bargain. Nonetheless, because both |
| profile. However, if you want more than just a | | | | are relatively good when used for their best function, |
| "watching" screen, a Samsung Ln 46A950 LCD TV | | | | whatever you choose, you still get to experience the |
| may be the best choice for you. The latter can be | | | | latest home viewing technology. |
| used as a computer monitor and is great for video | | | | |