Differentiating Plasma and LCD - Be an Informed Consumer!

Do you have a satellite system but has nothing to connect it with? Of course what you need is a flat panel TV!

So now that you have purchased a Dish Network or Direct TV satellite structure, are you sure your TV is compatible with it? If not, better get a new flat screen TV while the prices are down. But how do you choose which flat screen TV should you buy?

Two of the remarkable advancements in the present technology are the LCD and Plasma TV. Both have sleek and slim designs and enables exclusive placement such as in a wall above a fireplace or even on the ceiling. CRT or cathode ray tube types have been buried and the flat screen now governs the world of entertainment.

Let's take a review of the Plasma TV. It was first introduced during 1964. Because of the improvements in manufacturing and television processing, Plasma TV have been made. The image created in such a TV is from the combination of three colors within every pixel. The signal is transmitted by the charge of electrodes from the two glass panels. This brings about the state change of plasma gas inside making blue, green, and red phosphors blaze. This creates light and thus creating images on the screen.

There are actually several types of Plasma televisions. We have the extended or enhanced definition (ED) and the high definition (HD). Enhanced definition panels have full HD 1081 interlaced content and a 500 progressive output resolution. If you are seriously considering using your Plasma TV for HD devices or with computers, better choose the HD Plasma model. The ED model would be perfectly suitable for regular viewing through satellite, DVD or cable. Note that an ED model in good quality can outperform a not so good HD Plasma so better be careful in choosing a reliable manufacturer.

How about an LCD? How does it work? Basically, LCD technology possesses the Twisted Nematic (T.M.) system. It is simply the reaction of twisted liquid crystals to electric currents. The electrical power causes the crystalline structure to untwist at different degrees depending on the voltage. These twisted nematic crystals are placed in between polarized glasses and so the untwisting allows different light amounts to pass through.

If you are eyeing on an LCD TV, consider the size. Some experts say that if you want a smaller than 32 inch television, you should go for the LCD. But if you want larger screens than that, better purchase a Plasma. Panasonic now has 3000:1 contrast ratio and the other television brands mostly have a 1000:1 ratio. Both Plasma and LCDs have been further developed and so if they may have differences, those would matter only a little. But then again, the choice belongs to the user. So identify what you need, and start from there. Good luck and may you eventually find the best television to be the source of your home entertainment.

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