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Can you compare the picture quality of LCD TV's with plasma TV's?
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∙ 16y ago
Interesting question. Having worked on LCD, DLP and plasma sets, I've found that a lot of it depends on several factors. Truth is, they can all provide fantastic pictures, but they also vary from model to model.
Much of it depends on your signal source, and one of the things you need to keep in mind, is when you're in a store looking at all the displays, the store will have provided the highest quality HDTV signal they can afford in their system, and they'll all look great.
When you get it home though, it's going to be a different story. It depends on whether you're taking the signal off air, whether or not you have analog or digital satellite or digital cable, how good the signal is from the receivers or cable box and whether or not it's a HD receiver/cable box.
But that's just the beginning. Are you using the HDMI (High definition Multimedia Interface) connection, RGB cables (quality varies greatly) or the regular RF inputs.
LCD TV's now have 1080 resolution, so does DLP and Plasma. So taking all the other items into consideration, it's really a personal choice of appearance, how it's mounted and optional features as well as personal budget.
The "best picture" comes when you have an extended warranty contract, and a reliable company to back it up. The reason for this is simply because some replacement parts and service calls would cost you as much as the TV did originally. That's something I've seen time and time again.
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Why should someone buy a plasma TV and not a LCD TV?
CRT: Advantages: Cheap to buy, Cheap to fix, not too complicated to hook up peripherals (such as DVD players), Easy setup, when they go out just spend another $200 or so to buy a new one Disadvantages: Heavy to carry, bulky, picture quality not as good as a plasma HDTV, low resolution, low quality sound, small viewing area for widescreen DVD's, low picture quality for fullscreen DVD's, subject to glare PLASMA (HDTV) Advantages: Superior picture and sound, picture clarity equivalent to a computer monitor, light, easy to carry Disadvantages: Expensive to buy, expensive to fix, can be a complicated setup, accessories to go with the tv can get expensive, lots of options to consider when buying the tv
Is LCD better than crt?
You need to be more specific about the criteria to be used in the comparison, but energy wise the lcd uses less power than a crt and that is good for the planet. LCD televisions also take up less space. Although an LCD costs less energy to run, their production processes use more energy than the production of CRT televisions, which may make an LCD more costly in energy, depending on the life of the TV. LCD televisions are starting to incorporate LED backlights, with have the advantage of allowing individual areas to be switched on and off. This enhances contrast (including deep blacks) and picture quality. Picture motion 'smoothness' remains a key advantage of CRT, as the images can "scan" across the screen rather than being limited to jumping between pixels. For optimum picture quality, a HD CRT TV with HDMI input (not upscaling) is better if you can live with the bigger size and higher running cost. A CRT produces a better picture then a LCD. Color standards were set for film and television years ago. As of 05-25-2009 LCD's still can not meet or surpass this standard. 'Deep black' a standard set years ago for film and television is the ability of film and television 'CRT' to show shades of color and gray all the way to complete deep black. An LCD can not meet or surpass this standard. An Lcd can show colors in a Bright kind of way , I call this LCD 'Eye Candy' , it is not true colors and deep black. All this is researchable on the net. And No a plasma screen can not meet or surpass the standard of film and television CRT.
Difference between lcd monitor and lcd tv?
A. The next answer has nothing to do with this question. I will return when I have a more complete answer, but to begin with an LCD TV has a tuner in it while an LCD Monitor does not. LCD TVs are designed for use in higher light situations such as a bright room, LCD monitors are designed for use in controlled light environments such as offices. There are other differences, but you need to compare them directly which is hard since most Web sites don't allow cross category comparison. The best way to compare is to go to a big box retailer and compare them. But of course TVs and Monitors are in different departments. If you ask nicely maybe they'll let you set them up side by side. A. Outward appearances are definitely deceiving when it comes to LCD and Plasma televisions. Although both types of televisions are flat and thin, they employ different technology in an attempt to deliver similar results. Plasma TV Overview Plasma television technology is based loosely on the fluorescent light bulb. The display itself consists of cells. Within each cell two glass panels are separated by a narrow gap in which neon-xenon gas is injected and sealed in plasma form during the manufacturing process. The gas is electrically charged at specific intervals when the Plasma set is in use. The charged gas then strikes red, green, and blue phosphors, thus creating a television image. Each group of red, green, and blue phosphors is called a pixel (picture element). Although Plasma television technology eliminate the need for the bulky picture tube and electron beam scanning of traditional televisions, because it still employs the burning of phosphors to generate an image, Plasma televisions still suffer from some of the drawbacks of traditional televisions, such as heat generation and screen-burn of static images. LCD TV Overview LCD televisions, on the other hand, use a different technology (see also question #1 for this same explanation). Basically, LCD panels are made of two layers of transparent material, which are polarized, and are "glued" together. One of the layers is coated with a special polymer that holds the individual liquid crystals. Current is then passed through individual crystals, which allow the crystals to pass or block light to create images. LCD crystals do not produce their own light, so an external light source, such as florescent bulb is needed for the image created by the LCD to become visible to the viewer. Unlike standard CRT and Plasma televisions, since there are no phosphors that light up, less power is need for operation and the light source in an LCD television generates less heat than a Plasma or traditional television. Also, because of the nature of LCD technology, there is no radiation emitted from the screen itself. Plasma vs LCD The ADVANTAGES of Plasma over LCD are: 1. Larger screen size availability. 2. Better contrast ratio and ability to render deeper blacks. 3. Better color accuracy and saturation. 4. Better motion tracking (little or no motion lag in fast moving images). The DISADVANTAGES of Plasma vs LCD include: 1. Plasma TVs are more susceptible to burn-in of static images. 2. Plasma TVs generate more heat than LCDs, due to the need to light of phosphors to create the images. 3. Does not perform as well at higher altitudes. 4. Shorter display life span (about 30,000 hours or 8 hrs of viewing a day for 9 years) than LCD. However, screen life span is improving to as high as 60,000 hours. due to technology improvements. LCD television ADVANTAGES over Plasma include: 1. No burn-in of static images. 2. Cooler running temperature. 3. No high altitude use issues. 4. Increased image brightness over Plasma. 5. Longer display life (about 60,000 hours - at which time all you may need to do is replace the light source, not the entire set). This can vary according other environmental and use factors. 6. Lighter weight (when comparing same screen sizes) than Plasma counterparts. DISADVANTAGES of LCD vs Plasma televisions include: 1. Lower contrast ratio, not as good rendering deep blacks. 2. Not as good at tracking motion (fast moving objects may exhibit lag artifacts) - However, this is improving. 3. Not as common in large screen sizes above 42-inches as Plasma. However, the number is growing fast, with some LCD sets having a screen size as large as 65-inches now available to the general public. 4. Although LCD televisions do not suffer from burn-in susceptibility, it is possible that individual pixels on an LCD televisions can burn out, causing small, visible, black or white dots to appear on the screen. Individual pixels cannot be repaired, the whole screen would need to be replaced at that point, if the individual pixel burnout becomes annoying to you. 5. LCD televisions are typically more expensive than equivalent-sized Plasma televisions (although this is changing), especially when comparing EDTV Plasmas to HDTV-LCD Televisions.
Do you always find the lcd to compare the sizes of a fraction?
No, but it's the surest way to avoid mistakes.
Why would you want to rename fractions with the LCD?
Possible reasons: To add or subtract fractions, To compare fractions with different denominators.
Function of plasma monitor?
good picture quality than lcd
What's better LCD or Plasma TV?
The two biggest television types are plasma and LCD. Both have their advantages and disadvantages. Here we'll compare them and give you some pros and cons of each. Plasma TVs Pros: High quality picture More vibrant colors than LCD TVs Can display true black Cons: Costlier than LCD TVs Not as bright as LCD TVs Needs higher wattage bulbs Does not last as long as LCD TVs LCD TVs Pros: Cheaper than plasma TVs Less expensive to maintain Longer lasting Brightest color Easiest to clean Cons: Lower quality picture than plasma TVs No true blacks Lacks vibrancy Needs higher wattage bulbs (not recommended)
What are the primary differences between plasma and lcd tvs and which one is most effective with digital cable?
lcd's are more durable than plasma. Lcd's offer good picture quality even in poor lighting. lcd is more power efficient than plasma. lcd's are lighter in weight. Plasma has slightly bigger screen size than lcd. I feel lcd is more effective with digital cable because it has higher image resolution than plasma.
Are plasma tv recievers better than LCD?
No most people consider lcd tvs better than plasma tvs. Plasma tvs are harder to fix than lcd tvs. Lcd tvs also have a clearer picture than plasma tvs do.
Which is better, an LCD TV or a plasma TV?
LCD TV picture quality today is a big improvement over the past, with option like LED backlighting for even greater depth and contrast. Price is the main advantage of LCD over plasma, offering a comparable picture at a mere fraction of the cost. Plasma is still expensive so you should also figure in the cost of a warranty, while with prices starting in the low hundreds, an LCD TV is an affordable purchase. LCD's are generally cheaper, but plasmas have better picture quality. Plasmas used to wear out and the colors got messed up after a couple years, but in newer ones that is no longer the case, so I would suggest plasma.
What TV is best for playing videogames lcd or plasma?
Plasma TVs are better because they offer absolutely no lag time compared to LCDs and they have the highest black levels. Plasmas will use slightly more power, but overall better picture quality. LCD TVs are slightly more inexpensive, but comparing them side to side with a Plasma You will see the difference in quality.
What is the difference between Plasma vs Lcd?
The difference between a plasma and widescreen lcd tv is that a plasma has less of a viewing range. They both have great video quality.
What is the purpose of a plasma screen tv?
Plasma screen TVs differ from LCD or LED TVs. Plasma TVs use electrically charged ionized gas to display the picture. The advantages of a plasma TV are that they provide a clearer and better picture than LCD or LED TVs.
What is the difference between a plasma and LCD tv?
A plasma television has a higher picture quality over a larger sized screen, and better colour definition, especially deeper blacks. There is also less lag on moving images, and it can be viewed from wider angles.
What makes a 55 inch LCD TV better than a plasma?
LCD TV screens weigh less and use less energy than plasma TV screens, but plasma has better picture and colors. LCD screens are thinner than plasma screens as well.
How is the picture quality of the audiovox lcd hdtv?
Consumer reviews seem to say that Audiovox LCD HDTVs have good picture quality. They do not sport the best picture quality and the TV appears to be susceptible to ghosting, which is a distortion of the picture due to overlapping images.
Are Sony lcd TVs better than HD TVs?
Generally an LCD TV is also an HD TV. Perhaps you're asking if a Sony LCD TV is better than a plasma tv? If you're going for a TV over 50", plasma is a better deal, with its excellent picture quality. If you're looking for something under 42", LCD is great deal.
