| Have you ever wondered what the differences are | | | | superior to most models, although newer LCD TVs |
| between an LCD and Plasma TV? If so, you may be | | | | are rapidly advancing. |
| surprised at the number of small differences in the | | | | LCD TVs of today have a higher pixel quality, with |
| display shown on the different TVs. While many of the | | | | enhanced color accuracy. However, most TV viewers |
| features of the two TV types are similar, they are in | | | | prefer the accuracy of the Plasma TV screen. |
| fact two competing technologies. The primary | | | | LCD TVs manipulate light waves. They produce colors |
| difference between the two TV types is in the way | | | | by subtracting the primary colors from light called |
| that the picture is delivered to the viewer. | | | | "white light". This method makes it extremely difficult to |
| Both a Plasma and LCD TV are available in casing | | | | maintain vibrancy and color accuracy. Modern |
| that is 3.5 inches in depth. In the past, sizing and | | | | technology in LCD displays have overcome this. Color |
| associated pricing were limited, but today, new LCD | | | | transformation is improved with the higher than |
| TVs are offered in a variety of sizes which has | | | | average number of pixels per square inch found in |
| allowed them to directly compete with the Plasma TV | | | | LCD televisions. LCDs are still not as impressive as |
| options. | | | | plasmas with similar pixel counts. LCDs however, |
| When Plasma TVs first came onto the consumer | | | | produce a typically brighter picture. |
| market, there was initial concern surrounding burn risk, | | | | So, do you want richer color or brighter color? That |
| which is no longer a concern with today's models. | | | | depends largely on where you are putting your TV. A |
| Plasma TVs offer a high volume of small pixels, | | | | room with a lot of natural light would be better suited |
| working together to create nearly 17 million colors. | | | | with an LCD, while darker rooms are better for |
| These colors combine to provide the viewer with such | | | | plasmas. |
| a clear picture. Plasma TVs have a pixel design that is | | | | |