LCD vs Plasma
Choosing just the right type of television can be complicated, so here are a few variations between LCD and Plasma TV’s. Both types of televisions are thin and flat in appearance, but they use different technology to deliver the same results.
Some advantages of a plasma television are: Larger screen size, you get better color, and better motion tracking. Disadvantages are: Plasma televisions burn-in static images because of the heat they generate, so they end up producing more heat than LCD’s. They also will not perform well at higher altitudes.
Advantages of LCD televisions over Plasma are: They operate at a cooler temperature, no static images are burned in, increased brightness of images, and they are lighter in weight than Plasma TV’s. There are also no issues concerning high altitudes.
The disadvantages of LCD over plasma may include: Contrast ratio being lower, tracking motion not very good, the pixels used in LCD televisions can burn out and then the whole screen would have to be replaced. LCD televisions can also be more expensive when purchasing in comparison with plasma.
Let’s talk about the durability of both kinds of televisions. Plasmas are very fragile and should be handled carefully in shipment and installation. They should actually be installed by a professional, and put on a wall that can bear a lot of weight. LCD TV’s on the other hand can easily be mounted on a wall, but they still need to be handled with special care. If you consider having one of these televisions shipped to you then note that LCD TV’s are not as expensive to ship as plasma displays.
When considering brightness and contrast you may want to note that Plasma TV’s have higher levels of brightness and contrast than LCD’s. Although on the other hand, LCD TV’s reflect little light which allows them to look good in well-lit rooms. Power consumption may be of interest for you so just remember that LCD TV’s have lower power consumption than a Plasma TV of equal size. If you are interested in the thickness of the screen when considering both types of televisions then you should know that LCD TV’s are about 2 inches deep and Plasma TV’s are as thin as 3 inches deep.
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