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Technology Recommendation / Plasma vs. LCD
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Last Modified Aug 19, 2007 at 12:54 AM PDT by SciTechViewed 1066 time(s)
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A comparison of Plasma and LCD technologies used in television sets. Also, recommends the technology to go in for.
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| 1 | OVERALL: Pure Performance |
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On pure performance - keeping in mind viewing pleasure, reliability, durability, post-purchase cost of ownerhsip - LCD sets are better. |  view
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| 2 | OVERALL: Best Value for Money |
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As of 2006, plasma sets offer more value for money. This may change in the future. | view
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| 3 | Physical Characteristics: Larger Screen Availability (> 42 in.) |
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Manufacturers are rapidly introducing several LCD-TV models with larger screen sizes. | view
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| 4 | Physical Characteristics: Lower weight |
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LCD sets are thinner and lighter than Plasma (which typically weight twice as much for comparable screen sizes). Lower weight TV sets are obviously easier to mount on the wall. | view
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| 5 | Picture Quality: Better contrast ratio |
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In general (this is a close one), Plasma TVs offer better contrast ratios. | view
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| 6 | Picture Quality: Better ability to render deep blacks |
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Most LCD sets can neither display deep blacks nor figure out subtle differences between shades of gray and black (they end up displaying dark gray instead). This makes images appear less three-dime...
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| 7 | Picture Quality: Greater color depth and accuracy |
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Plasma's used to be distinctly superior; but LCD technology has caught up. The best LCD TVs (particularly the 1080p models) are capable of displaying bright, detailed images. | view
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| 8 | Picture Quality: Better motion tracking |
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Fast-moving images tend to blur in LCD sets. Nonetheless, LCD technology is improving rapidly in this area. | view
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| 9 | Picture Quality: Less screen glare |
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The anti-reflective LCD screen minimizes glare from bright lights. Contrarily, the shiny Plasma screen surfaces produce bothersome reflections in brightly-lit surroundings, which inhibits vie... |
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| 10 | Picture Quality: Brighter Display |
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In general, LCD sets have brighter screens. Plasma sets have duller displays. | view
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Comments
- Muscles, Jun 22, 2008 at 05:43 PM PDT said:
Nice comparison..very informative
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