How to choose your LCD flat screen TV
LCD or Plasma?
Ending time of wisdom, LCD and Plasma technologies have evolved considerably in recent years, the arguments were the warhorses of the two supporters are gone, or almost, as it opts for top models or 'entry.
The color
Broadly speaking, plasma technology offers richer colors and more natural. Some LCD TVs offer high quality, however this level of backlight that the gap is narrowing considerably. In against part, entry-level LCD palette afiche lesser extent, with drifts of color.
Historically, plasma screens have a head start on the LCD on the shades of black and show a better contrast ratio. But from a purely visual level, this advantage may be that in the dark. The records of black may be better on LCD screens in a bright room. Obviously, this information can be disproved by the exceptions relating to the quality of the TV.
Lifetime consumption
In terms of lifespan, the Plasma has made progress since its longevity is similar to that of LCD screens: approximately 25 years at 4 hours of use per day. However, it is advisable to opt for a plasma screen if you live in high altitudes. A diagonal equivalent, the LCD takes advantage consumption. Count an average of 200 Wats for the 32-inch, 250 Wats for the 40-inch and 350 watts for 52 inches.
Use
If you are keen on Home Theater Plasma is an excellent choice. Also it keeps the price advantage over LCD in very large slabs (> 46 inches). The tiles are also less affected by the phenomenon of tagging residue still image disappears more or less quickly depending on the model (Logo channel scoreboard video games ...), a few years ago.
The LCD is more suited to everyday use and heterogeneous (TV, VHS, DVD, video games). But manufacturers are increasingly offering technology-oriented films that tend to the depth of black and natural colors of the Plasma.
