Lcd Or Plasma Televisions: Which Tv Is Right For You?
For buyers of television sets, there are many new choices on the market. Two TV choices, LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) and plasma sets offer distinct benefits to their owners. To find out which type of television works best for your viewing area, ask yourself the following questions:
How will this TV be used?
If looking for a main television set designed to function as a home cinema, a plasma TV works best. However, if looking for a television set designed to serve as a spare TV, computer monitor/TV, workspace unit or secondary television, a LCD TV will most likely suit your needs.
Also ask yourself whether or not the television will be stationary or will be moved. Plasma televisions weigh more than LCD TV’s, so for ease of movement and for cleaning/dusting purposes, people with mobility issues or those who need to frequently move their TV’s may wish to purchase a lighter- weight, LCD television set.
Who will be watching?
Whether the television viewing audience will be large or small, each TV is designed to serve a designated group. For a spacious layout, plasma televisions are optimal due to their wider viewing ranges. One of the problems with LCD televisions is their inability to be clearly seen from all viewing angles, hence the suggestion for a plasma TV. This is important for television buyers looking to purchase a home cinema TV or those with a diverse furniture layout.
On the other hand, persons interested in purchasing a TV for a small, limited viewing area or those intending the television to be used for personal purposes, may be satisfied with a LCD television, as the owner can adjust seating angles for optimum viewing.
Is cost a factor?
Plasma televisions are more expensive than LCD televisions, both in upfront costs and operating expenses; as they consume more energy then their LCD counterparts. One of the positive benefits though with the plasma’s higher purchase price is its longevity. Plasma TV’s last for approximately 25 years or more before picture quality begins to degrade; whereas some LCD televisions experience pixel degradation within the first year.
If looking to combine superb picture quality and longevity, a plasma television works best. Energy costs can be reduced by operating the plasma TV as a home theatre television set and supplementing its operation with an energy-saving LCD television set. However, if cost is an overall factor, consider purchasing a high-quality LCD TV with a large number of pixels and superior sound output. The price will be less than a plasma television and the lower operating costs will save money.
In the end, both LCD and plasma televisions have their advantages as well as their disadvantages. Both can be seen as in investment in their future whether to serve as the foundation of a home theatre or as a means to reduce household electric consumption costs.
