Plasma Vs Lcd Televisions - Flat Panel Television Battle Continues

Flat screen televisions are all the rage these days. As a matter of fact, it is becoming harder to find a television with a picture tube for purchase. For people buying a new TV, the largest decision to make is whether to go with plasma or LCD. Many people have varying opinions on which are the best, but hopefully we can look at the differences and make the decision easier.

A lot of people think that plasma screen televisions are better and brighter, and track movement, such as sports shows better. Plasma screens are also usually cheaper, particularly in the bigger screens. If all that is true wouldn’t plasma televisions be the best choice? Well, maybe, but plasma televisions have disadvantages that need to be considered before making a decision.

For one thing, plasma televisions are prone to burn-in. This is the ghosting that is caused by leaving the same image on the screen for a long time. This harkens back to the old days with computer screens and is the reason that screen savers were invented. If the television will be used to play video games, care will be needed to avoid leaving the screen static for extended periods. If you want to leave the game on, turn off the television so that burn-in can’t occur.

Another cost to consider is shipping, which is more expensive for plasma televisions. These screens are particularly fragile and cannot be laid flat during shipping. Because of the special care required, highly trained shippers are used to move plasma television screens, which increase the cost of shipping. LCD televisions aren’t as difficult or costly to ship.

Another potential downside to plasma televisions is the brightness of the screen. These screens reflect light more easily than LCD television screens, so care must be taken in the positioning of the screen within the room. Daylight coming in through windows or lights in the background will be distracting to those watching a plasma screen. Rooms with a lot of light would be more suited to LCD television screens, which aren’t as reflective.

Another factor to consider is weight. Plasma televisions weigh more than LCD televisions. This not only increases the shipping costs for another reason, but makes the installation more difficult, especially for wall mounted installations. Many LCD televisions are installed by the home owner, but the risk of doing the job poorly is very high, so it is suggested that a professional in employed to make sure the job is done correctly and that someone else is liable for a costly mistake.

After weighing the pros and cons of both the LCD televisions and plasma televisions, you will be in a better position to decide which is right for you. Although the price of flat screen televisions continues to drop, the larger screens are still a significant purchase that you will likely live with for years to come. It is far better to spend some extra time now doing a bit of research, than regretting making the wrong choice down the road.

By: TVS

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