what is the difference between lsd and plasma screens and which is the best?

Question

i am looking at buying a wide screen tv and would like to know which is the best one for hd

Answer 1

lol i think you mean LCD not LSD but thanks for the laugh!

Answer 2

In terms of picture quality from best to worse. Plasma. Best contrast. Smallest screen size is 42” (107cm). Panasonic is the world leader in plasma panel technology. The technology is still evolving and improving. Plasma panels have an antiglare coating applied to the front of the screen which significantly cuts down on glare. When it comes to large screen sizes 50” and larger plasma comes out cheaper than LCD. Very fast response time typically 1ns (nanosecond), which is 0.001ms (milliseconds). You can get image retention, which can last for hours before disappearing but only with an abnormally excessively high contrast setting. Burn-in is permanent and that only happens if you leave a high contrast bright still image on the screen for hours. Plasma TV’s normally have an automatic screen saver so after just a few minutes of leaving a still image on the screen the TV drops by a large amount the brightness and contrast thus protecting the screen from damage. With a “normal” viewing setting and a correctly adjusted contrast setting image retention or burn-in won’t happen. Avoid watching letterboxed content only for many hours straight without some full screen viewing in between. Higher power consumption than LCD. Heavier than LCD. Must be transported upright to prevent damage. LED LCD. Came into being mid 2009 by Samsung. Price on these is still dropping rapidly because at initial release they were VERY over priced. Two types are around edge lighted LED LCD and dynamic LED LCD. In a normal LCD TV cold cathode fluorescent lights around the edge of the screen provide the backlight. The light is then diffused behind the LCD via a diffuser. In an edge lighted LED LCD the light is provided by LED’s (Light Emitting Diodes) instead of the fluorescent lights, the only advantage this type of TV has is that it is thin. In dynamic LED LCD the LED’s are behind the LCD and small sections of these LED’s can be dimmed giving a deeper black in that area. The disadvantage is lost image detail and you can get a halo effect around the dimmed area. LCD. Mature technology. Fastest response time is 2ms. This is fast enough because the human eye can’t see any difference below 8ms. They have the worst contrast ratio. With LCD that includes LED LCD you can get defective pixels even when purchased new so check out the manufacturer’s policy on defective pixels before purchase. Some unlucky people have purchased a LCD TV only to find some defective pixels and getting told they have to live with it. When determining a TV’s picture quality capability it is best to do so with a Bluray DVD because free to air TV including the HD channels is very poor quality video.

Answer 3

LCD stands for "Liquid Crystal Display". You can actually see the liquid if you drag your finger across the screen. It uses liquid crystals to display high quality picture. Plasmas are a gas based display. Plasmas have the highest quality output for picture. They are the top of the line and the best, which is why they are so expensive. I've been looking for a TV myself and through my research have heard and read that plasmas only last for about 5 years, whereas LCDs last for 10-15 years. If you are trying to get the best quality, price and longevity - go with the LCD.

Answer 4

LCD tvs are better than plasma screens because they have a better picture especially for hd tv

Answer 5

Plasma screens light by exciting gas tubes.

LCD screens use liquid crystals, and there is a white CRT tube in the back to shine light through the crystals.

LCD's are cooler (temperature wise), provide more true color, last longer, and have a better picture.

Answer 6

Plasma screens are highly promoted and endorsed by Pioneer, Panasonic and Hitachi. This is because, overall, they are still better than LCD.

A recent survey carried out by Synovate in the U.K and Europe (where people weren't told whether they were watching a plasma or LCD television, or who the manufacturers were) 65% actually preferred plasmas to LCDs.

The website below give you the facts, rather than the "LCD is better, 'cos my mate says so" hype -

Answer 7

lcd is best,(unless your on lsd then it wont matter) for many reasons,sun light wont affect screen,lcd is lighter,lcd can double up as a computer monitor,there is only 1 advantage to a plasma ,watching sport as it picks up fast movement better,plasmas are gas filled and tend not to last as long as lcd.

Answer 8

LCD's have a clearer picture and use much less power than a plasma screen. They also last longer.

Answer 9

LCD is best sharpness, contrast, colour range, lifespan, etc however if you take LSD you wont need a tv at all

Answer 10

pcworld.com has much information to help answer your question. So does Consumer Reports available at your library.

Answer 11

Ones a drug and ones a tv technology.