| First things first, there is no such thing as a perfect | | | | liquid-crystal display rivals. However, this is only if |
| machine, even if we're talking about Harley | | | | you're in the market for smaller sizes. Go larger and |
| Davidsons. This is very true with TVs, particularly if | | | | you'll find that plasmas are cheaper than LCDs of the |
| the subject matter involves the two top contenders | | | | same size. |
| for that empty space in your living room: the plasma | | | | LCD TVs pros and cons |
| and the LCD. There's always a pro and a con to | | | | Size |
| each, which ultimately, will depend on what you, the | | | | Used to be that LCDs were mere silver medalists in |
| buyer, exactly have in mind. Here's a comparative | | | | the size department but they're quickly catching up. |
| review of the plasma TV versus the LCD TV: | | | | So there's really no excuse why an LCD TV can't |
| Plasma TV pros and cons | | | | take the place of a plasma in your home theater |
| Size | | | | room. An advantage to LCDs: they're lighter, so |
| Flat, big, sleek and impressive. Sounds like a | | | | they're easier to move around and won't worry you |
| supermodel and looks like one as well. That's a | | | | as much should you decide to mount them on the |
| plasma TV for you. These units are very attractive | | | | wall or the ceiling. LCDs are also tougher than plasmas |
| and so are many of their features. One of the most | | | | and can save you more in terms of power |
| outstanding of these features is of course, size. | | | | consumption. |
| Plasma TVs aren't for the meek and shy. They range | | | | Picture quality |
| in size from a small 32 inches to a monstrous 63 | | | | Granted that LCD TVs don't display blacks in the |
| inches. That should give you enough options where | | | | same way as plasmas but they do make up for it by |
| to put your TV - in a cozy bedroom or an especially | | | | near-comparable picture quality and the fact that you |
| built home theater den under your basement. | | | | can set up your LCD TV just about anywhere, even |
| Picture quality | | | | right where the light from the window across the |
| With plasma TVs, black is black - not dark gray, not | | | | room will hit it. A plasma can't do as well if there's |
| ash, not charcoal. What does this mean to you? | | | | too much lighting in the area. |
| Simple: more details in terms of images appearing in | | | | However, in terms of picture response, the vote |
| light and shadow which, if you think about it, is really | | | | goes to the plasma TV. Plasmas don't suffer as much |
| what pictures are about. | | | | as LCDs in terms of pixilation, so whether you're |
| Viewing angle | | | | watching everything in slow-mo or prefer light-speed |
| Got more than two pairs of eyes ogling your new | | | | fast action scenes, plasmas can perform better. |
| plasma TV this weekend? No problem. Plasma TVs | | | | Viewing angle |
| have wider viewing angles, with some units going up | | | | LCD TVs have a wider viewing angle than plasma |
| to around 160 degrees. If there's someone viewing | | | | TVs, which can go as far to the sides as 175 |
| from the sides, rest assured that they will have | | | | degrees. |
| exactly the same viewing experience as those sitting | | | | Price |
| right smack in the middle of the room. | | | | LCD TV manufacturers are making it in the price war. |
| Price | | | | You could get a slightly smaller LCD unit for about a |
| If you compare plasma TVs vs. LCDs, you'll find that | | | | hundred dollars less than a slightly wider plasma TV. |
| they are relatively more expensive than their | | | | |