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[L145]Lcd Versus Plasma Televisions

by Frank Cheshire, Fra

So you are thinking about getting a Hidef TV to hang in your den. It can get pretty frustrating with all of the TV names, model numbers, gizmos and types to choose from. As we consider at this together you will see that there is no one perfect TV here, as you will notice that it depends on more than just one factor. In this article we will discuss the most commonly asked question.

So Should I Get An LCD or Plasma TV?

1) How big of a screen will you be selecting?
Both the LCD & Plasma screens are available in up to 65" now. Are you thinking about a TV bigger than 50"? If you are going
larger than 50" the larger plasmas are more affordable than their LCD counterparts. But don't give up yet…LCD’s are becoming less expensive every day.

2) Lets now discuss the rooms lighting.
The reason I say this is that the degree of sunlight that enters the room will play a role when picking your flat screen TV set. The reason I want you to know this is that the plasma’s glass screen can reflect a large amount of direct sunlight.Can you see how this could effect your picture in a very bright room? Here's another thing, 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 comes with a plastic matte screen that reflects less light. So if you have a very bright room-- the LCD is probably your best choice. So score a point for the LCD here.

3) Lets discuss your seating arrangements.
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 layout of the room…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. (LCD manufacturers are working on technology to address 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 almost overnight and quality varies from manufacturer to manufacturer (and model to model) I would suggest a side-by-side comparison with several flat screens you are toying with. Try to simulate where your seating would be so you can watch it from the estimate angle you will be using at home--and simply judge for yourself.

These are just a few things to think about when picking a TV for your home.

Would you like to learn more about the differences between a plasma and LCD?

1.Where will you put it? Let's say your target audience is women grooming themselves in a public restroom. A wall-mounted flat screen is necessary to save space in such a small, bright room with no drapes or blinds, but which type do you need? That depends on mounting and content.LCD signage is lighter than Plasma. It might be quite difficult to mount a heavy Plasma screen on a fragile plaster and lath wall, and you would need to reinforce drywall because the restroom is subjected to moisture and heat from hand dryers. LCD signage has thermal protection. Glare does not affect LCD signage as much as it does Plasma. You will be able to see the LCD signage well on a sunny day in the restroom, but you will need to buy drapes or blinds to shade the Plasma screen for optimal viewing. LCD screens are available from 7 inches to 65 inches. The discreet 7-inch screen could be embedded in the restroom's mirror, where the audience is most likely to see it, and a motion detector could turn it on when your target approaches. There are no small Plasma screens available at present — they range from 42 inches to 65 inches, which would overwhelm a small restroom. If your message is short and contains continuously changing movement, Plasma screens give superior visual quality, but are subject to burn-in if the on-screen movement is repetitive, such as a toll-free 800 number that stays fixed in place. LCD signage is the right choice for a ladies' restroom

2.Who will use it? You may want a 103-inch Plasma behemoth to help your presenters attract attention to your company's booth at a convention, dwarfing your competition. But do you really need it in an elevator for a stock market ticker tape scrolling at the bottom of a news broadcast? LCD signage can be mounted portrait, landscape, or tiled for optimum viewing of the stock report. The ticker tape may cause the Plasma screen to develop burn-in, and anything you broadcast later may be partially obscured by ghostly stock quotes. LCD signage has a 178̊ viewing angle. However, Plasma allows viewers on the periphery of the room to enjoy the program better because it offers a wider viewing angle than LCD signage. Both LCD signage and Plasma give more noise than a tube TV if the broadcast is not in high definition (HD). Save money by showing your movies, spectacles and sports on a large tube TV because the contrast, black levels, and motion will be better than either Plasma or LCD. Get large LCD signage for the booth.

3.How much can you afford? Remember to add your associated costs to your budget. You will need a console to support your heavy Plasma screen, unless you have strong, smooth walls and a trained installer available every time you move it. You will need drapes or another type of window covering if you choose Plasma. Plasma screens do not come in 32-inch models, but a good quality 50-inch Plasma costs $999.99, 52-inch jumps to $2,049.00, a 58-inch is $2,399.00, a 65-inch is $4,339.00, and a 103-inch is a whopping $79,995.00. LCD signage can get your message across much more cost-effectively, no matter the venue.

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