If you have been wondering if you should spend your hard earned money on a plasma or LCD HDTV, you’re not alone. This is a question that faces many modern people. You would think that with so much information available thanks to the Internet it would be easy to find the information to make the best decision.
The problem is there is almost TOO MUCH INFORMATION available online. Especially when it comes to choosing between a LCD or plasma television. This can leave a person even more confused than when they started.
This is why we run this site – to rise above all the clutter surrounding the LCD vs Plasma debate. So, without any further waiting, here is a look at how you can best choose between LCD and Plasma.
Choosing Plasma or LCD – The Basics
Here are the basic things you should think about when choosing LCD or Plasma.
Contrast - Do you like to see dark darks? At the moment, plasma is going to give you deeper darks and richer colors. That said, new LED LCD technology is catching up.
Viewing Angle - Are a lot of people going to be viewing the television? If so, you want something with a good viewing angle – ie it looks good even if you’re looking at it from an angle. Currently, most plasma televisions win out with a better viewing angle.
Power Consumption – While the difference is negligible, if you’re worried about power consumption, you are going to want to go with an LCD HDTV. They typically draw a lot less power than plasma televisions of the same size. They also don’t heat up as much.
Size - LCD technology allows for a much smaller (and lighter) television. If you’re worried about space and want something super small, you’re going to want to go with LCD. Remember that LED LCD HDTVs are even smaller most of the time. That is, the picture size is large, but the overall size and weight of the television is less.
Choosing Plasma or LCD – Advanced
As you can see above, both LCD and plasma have good points. To really make sure you get the TV of your dreams, here’s an idea. This is going to take more time and effort, but if you really want to get a television you are going to be happy with, you need to see them in person. A trip to a local “box store” will let you see the televisions up close. Don’t worry – you can go back home and save money by purchasing online, but you are going to have a better idea of what you are going to get.
How do You Choose Between LCD and Plasma?
Here at LCD vs Plasma Blog, we really care about your opinion. Leave a comment below and let us know YOUR method for choosing between plasma and LCD televisions. We’d love to hear it!
Which TV is best for gaming? Crutchfield takes a quick look at the LCD vs Plasma for Gaming question in 2010. If you haven’t looked into it in a while, you may be surprised at how far plasma televisions have come over the years. There are actually some great plasma sets that are IDEAL for gaming. If you want the illest plasma or LCD HDTV for gaming, check out this video, then keep browsing around the blog for some great deals on both LCD and Plasma HDTVs for gaming.
If you have personal thoughts or reflections about LCD or plasma for gaming in 2010, leave a comment below and get into the conversation. We want to hear what you think too.
Well watch the first video for the basics on which television is appropriate for your room and usage. Watch this one for tips how to protect yourself if you choose to buy on-line, a little de-muddling of the techno-mumbo-jumbo and then a suggestion to turn that color down!
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If you have been wondering if you should spend your hard earned money on a plasma or LCD HDTV, you’re not alone. This is a question that faces many modern people. You would think that with so much information available thanks to the Internet it would be easy to find the information to make the best decision.
Which flat panel TV technology is better? LED? LCD? Plasma? It’s one of the most common questions we get when people begin their process of adding a home theater system.
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