Plasma TVs are still better than LCD TVs

Even though LCD TV's out sell Plasma TVs the performance of Plasma TV's is still better. Find out why Plasma is still the best .

[ClickPress, Sun May 17 2009] The High-Definition revolution underway, and with the increase in High-Definition programming available from many cable and satellite companies, many people are looking to replace their old, bulky analog television sets with a new, state-of-the-art, flat-panel plasma television set.

The first thing you will notice when you see a flat-screen plasma TV for the first time is the outstanding resolution and clarity of the picture. Most plasma TV’s can display a resolution of at least 720p, better for smaller screens where high-resolution is less noticeable, all the way up to 1080P, the highest resolution available. Some plasma sets are able to receive HD, or “High-Definition” signals, while some models are considered EDTV, or “Enhanced Definition Televisions”, which display greater clarity and a higher resolution than standard picture-tube sets, but are not as clear as a true HD compatible plasma TV. If you want to receive HD programming, make sure that the plasma set you purchase is HD compatible.

Flat-screen plasma televisions are also much slimmer and lighter than standard TVs since they lack a traditional picture tube. A 40-inch plasma TV typically weighs less than half of what a similar sized traditional television weighs, and since plasma TVs are only a few inches thick, they can be mounted on a wall, freeing-up valuable floor space.

Plasma televisions can also display up to 16.77 million colors, far more than displayed by traditional sets, and with no blurring, phosphor lag, and a faster screen refresh time, images remain crisp and clear even during fast-moving action or sports scenes. This is a problem for LCD technology, which was developed for reading text on a computer screen. Plasma screens also have a higher contrast ratio, allowing for deeper, darker blacks rather than the varying shades of grey of LCD screens.

The price of both LCD and plasma TVs are dropping fast, but a plasma television is typically less expensive than a comparable-sized LCD set, especially when shopping for larger screen sizes.

Plasma television manufacturers also offer larger screen sizes than LCD sets, Typically ranging from 37-65 inches compared to the LCD’s 17-56 inches, and with a wider 160-180 degree viewing angle, there is less color and image degradation when viewing from an angle. This makes flat-panel plasma TVs better than LCD TVs when there are multiple viewers. If you are wishing to re-create the movie theater experience in your own home, plasma is the way to go.

Internet connectivity is another feature people are growing interested in these days, and a plasma TV can be used as a computer monitor when hooked-up to your computer. This allows you to surf the net, do computer work or even play games on that huge, crystal-clear screen from the comfort of your sofa. Some newer plasma TVs are even internet-ready.

Cable and satellite companies are beginning to offer more high-definition programming to their subscribers every month, making the purchase of a flat-screen plasma television more attractive than ever. With their incredible picture clarity, millions of colors, deep blacks and falling prices, a plasma television is a great addition to an home theater system.

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