Plasma Vs LCD
October 9th 2006 10:55
Screen Vs Screen
Plasma screens use a matrix of tiny gas plasma cells charged by precise electrical voltages to create an image. While an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) screen is basically a whole lot of Liquid Crystal blocks bunched up and jammed between two glass plates, images are created by varying the amount of electrical charge to the crystals. Both types of technology have been widely accepted by the public while alternate views have been formed as to which form of technology one should choose.
Of the two, a plasma is known to have better contrast due to its ability to project deeper blacks, plasma screens also provides better viewing angles, however LCD screens are improving in that area with the release of more and more LCD panels. LCD screens can also blur up during ‘fast moving’ scenes such as a car chase etc. Size is also a big factor with both styles of TV. A plasma screen can be up to 62 inches wide while an LCD will usually cut out at about 42 inches wide. The principal advantage a plasma TV has over its smaller contender is price, an LCD is generally more expensive across all sizes.
There are also excellent advantages in buying an LCD, an LCD is a lot lighter than a plasma panel and although LCD screens are generally pricier they will save a lot more energy than a plasma, an LCD can save a household up to 30% more. From a consumer perspective its other major benefit is its life span, as LCD is guaranteed to last up to 60,000 hours, while the early plasmas were known to only last up to 20,000 hours. Since the early days plasmas have improved significantly to allow for a longer lifespan of between 30,000 and 60,000 hours.
After comparing both screens it’s hard to pick an outright winner. Although some may debate otherwise in my opinion a plasma screen is suited to larger viewing audiences or the cinema type environment. An LCD in comparison is far more conventional and practical due its money saving prowess. It really does depend on the buyer and what he or she is looking for in a TV, in concluding buy the TV that is most suited to your budget and personal space.
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Comment by Anonymous
What do you know about that?
I've got an LCD and although the colour was initailly quite harsh, an inferior quality cable from the set top box was actually causing most of the problem. Since we purchased a very good (and rediculously expensive) cable the picture quality has been excellent.
Also, apparently the cheaper set top boxes are better than the expensive ones... do you know anything about that?
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Comment by incognito
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Technology is constantly changing and unfortunately the new renaissance of televisions will come in the form of laser technology. Laser technology is superior to both LCD and Plasma and is far more cost effective in terms of energy saving and the purchase of such a TV.
So if you’re thinking of buying a wide screen TV I’d save your dollars for a technology that is likely to reshape the consumer view over the next couple of years. The following article provides an insight into Laser Technology.
Comment by S
That article was pretty good.
Laser technology sounds too good to be true. Cheaper for bigger with better quality and more energy efficient. What's the catch? Do they have an expected life of 2 years before they break down?
Either way, it sounds good and I'll make sure to mention them to anyone who is considering a new TV.
By the way, have you heard of those new projectors that are motion senitive, therefore act as a touchscreen? Pretty amazing ey? I dont think they'll be on the market any time soon, but an IT friend saw them at a recent expo.
Comment by incognito
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Yes I have heard about them and I'd love to get my hands on one when they come out, but I Imagine the pricing will be through the roof.