WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN LCD AND PLASMA TV

LCD and Plasma TVs are widely debated issues in the mainstream technology. Basically, these two types of latest technology televisions both look the same in physical appearance. They are both flat paneled and thin.

You can mount both TV anywhere you want. But in terms of their internal attributes, features, and capabilities they’ve got quite an ample amount of differences, advantages and disadvantages. They are not both created equally as some people may think they are.

There are a lot of confusions over Plasma and LCD TV. Choosing which type of TV to buy can sometimes be so tough, confusing and stressful especially if the person buying the product is not equipped with enough knowledge on the product she’s buying.

To help clear up these confusions, below are some basic information and helpful tips for your reference. The information provided below should help you decide and answer your own question as to “which is better, LCD or Plasma?

LCD TV (Liquid Crystal Displays ) Over Plasma TV

ADVANTAGES :

Lighter in weight
Better choice for wall mount
Best for a bright room
Best choice if you want to play video games on television
Best if you want to hook it up to a computer.
Less likely to suffer from Burn-in when static image is on the screen for too long.
Generates lesser heat because fluorescent bulbs are used for the image created by the LCD to become visible to the viewer.
produces brighter pictures
Cooler running temperature
No high altitude issues – performs well even at higher altitudes
Increased image brightness
Can save up to 30 % power usage than plasma.
longer life spans
Comes with high definition resolutions

DISADVANTAGES :

Images tend to blur on fast moving scenes – You must check on newer releases for significantly improved motion tracking features. Check the refresh rate. The lower it is, the better the image quality in fast moving scenes.
Generally more expensive than Plasma of similar size
Has tendencies on individual pixels to burn out, causing small, visible, black or white dots to appear on the screen. Individual pixels cannot be repaired. The screen needs to be replaced in the event that individual pixel burnout becomes helpless.

Plasma TV over LCD TV

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