LCD versus Plasma: What Are The Advantages? - By: Frank Cheshire

So you are contemplating about getting a large screen TV to hook up in your den. It can get very confusing with all of the TV manufacturers, models, gizmos and kinds to select from. As we review at this together you will come to the conclusion that there is no "one size fits all" TV here, as you will see that it depends on each individuals specific situation. In this article we will delve into the most commonly asked question.

So Should I Get An Plasma or LCD TV?

1) What size of a screen will you be needing?
The LCD as well as the plasma are both available in up to 65” now. Are you considering a TV larger than 50"? I believe you will find that with Tv's larger than 50" you will get a better deal on a plasma than a LCD. But here's the good news…LCD’s are becoming more competitive each day.

2) Lets now discuss the rooms lighting.
The reason I bring this up is that the degree of sunlight that enters the room will play a role when choosing your flat screen TV set. The reason I bring this up is that the plasma’s glass screen can reflect plenty of direct sunlight.Can you see how this could effect your picture in a very bright room? Did you know-- direct sunlight can also contribute to a washout of color. Even indirect or ambient lighting can cause a contrast ratio reduction, especially in black colors produced on the screen.

Now we will talk of one of the LCD's key benefits, since the LCD is equipped with a plastic matte screen that reflects less light. This means that the LCD is usually a better pick for very bright rooms. So score a point for the LCD here.

3) Will the seating be placed directly in front of the television
The reason I ask is that when you watch an LCD from an extreme off centered angle the image may fade a little. So this may be an important thing to consider when arranging your furniture in your TV room. Sometimes based on the rooms design…You really don’t have much of an option. So think carefully about the trade off here. You tend to see some brightness and color shift when you're on too much of an angle with LCD’s. (Thankfully LCD designers are burning the midnight oil to try to find a solution to this. Here's some good news for you plasma fans, a plasma can be viewed with a fairly solid picture from almost an angle. So score a point for plasma's here. Since technology is changing everyday and quality varies from manufacturer to manufacturer (and model to model) I would do a side-by-side comparison with several televisions you may be toying with. Try to guess where your couch would be so you can watch it from the estimate angle you will be using at home--and simply see for yourself.

These are just a few questions to think about when choosing a televsion for your entertainment room.

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