What is the difference between Plasma and LCD HD tv's?

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Answer 1

-LCD has a slight resolution advantage in a well-lit room.
-They are generally thinner, also 10-15% lighter than plasma, and use approximately 50% less power.
-They don't have a problem with "burn-in" as plasmas sometimes do, however LCDs do tend to have what is called "ghosting", where a trail is seen behind moving objects. Although, many of the better brands of have resolved these issues for both.
-Plasmas have 160-170 degree viewing radius, whereas LCD loses a bit of contrast and brightness as you move from center.

As for lifespan, TV lifespan is measured as a "half-life", or the amount of time it takes for the unit to lose half its original brightness. LCD has around 55,000. With an average of 8 hours a day of viewing, that's 20 years. Many plasma manufacturers boast a 60,000 life span, but that claim is suspect considering the meathod of measurement used doesn't reflect real world use. Panasonic first made the claim (up from 35,000 hours the previous year), and shortly after other manufacturers jumped on the bandwagon making the same claim.

Additionally, LCD has a replaceable bulb. Depending on the brand and model of your LCD (the better the brand, the better the bulb), a replacement bulb can cost between $250 and $500. Plasmas, on the other hand, are totally done when they've reached their half-life as there is nothing you can do to repair the gas

Answer 2

o.k. leo here is the skinny......

lcd cannot create true black colors
lcd costs more per square inch
lcd has a refresh rate of 8miliseconds ( because its liquid )
lcd cannot get burn in
lcd is rated for 40,000-60,000 hours ( name brand t.v.s)
lcd is cheaper for 1080p resolution than plasma
lcd t.v.s are 15"-46"

plasma has more eye popping colors
plasma can get a burn in if the image does not move for 4 hours
plasma has a refresh rate of 4-6 miliseconds
plasma is also rated at 40,000 - 60,000 hours
plasma can crack at high altitueds ( except pioneer )
plasma is 37"-70"

always make sure you get the hd turner built in

hope this helps you out...... btw always check the t.v. before you buy it.... go to best buy and compare looks

Answer 3

plasma
can burn
cost more
better picture
made of plasma

lcd
no burn in
less cost
picture is good
picture must be viewed in a certain angel