| You want a flat screen TV that's HD | | | | the top brands. We recommend only top |
| ready and you have heard about Lcd and | | | | tier brands for several reasons. One is |
| Plasma TV. | | | | that many of these 2nd tier brands offer |
| But which is better, LCD or Plasma? | | | | poor servicing should something go |
| What is the difference? | | | | wrong. Some charge you the freight to |
| Your requirements will actually help you | | | | either ship the TV to them or back after |
| make the decision. | | | | repair. One brand we saw offers no parts |
| What Screen Size do you require? Where | | | | after the one year warranty is up, so in |
| are you going to put your TV? | | | | effect it is a throwaway TV. Higher end |
| LCD (liquid crystal display) - LCD TVs | | | | TVs have better video processors for |
| are becoming the most popular | | | | upconverting and reducing digital noise. |
| technology. They have many advantages | | | | For these reasons we believe that top |
| such as low power consumption, ability | | | | tier brands are the best way to go even |
| to display the highest resolutions | | | | though there is a higher initial cost. |
| (1080p), LCDs are flat, many are wall | | | | I also know where the LG 42" LCD TV is |
| mountable. The disadvantage of an LCD is | | | | sold, for $1029.00 and here is the |
| that their ability to show contrast is | | | | description... |
| less than some other technologies like | | | | LG Electronics is one of the world's |
| plasma. LCDs in the past were also | | | | largest electronics manufacturers, |
| slower to refresh (not so with the | | | | producing a large range of consumer |
| current models). These disadvantages are | | | | electronics and IT products. LG has |
| quickly disappearing. Today's LCD HDTVs | | | | created reputation for progressive |
| have greatly improved on contrast and | | | | technology and innovation with the |
| refresh speed. The latest LCD technology | | | | latest technological developments in |
| is 120hz. Most LCDs are silent with no | | | | consumer electronics, home appliances |
| moving parts or fans. LCD's are brighter | | | | and IT products.PRODUCT FEATURES:1366 x |
| than Plasma HDTVs and so are better | | | | 768p Resolution;ATSC/NTSC/QAM Clear |
| suited in well lit rooms during the day | | | | Tuner;XD Engine;178? True Wide Viewing |
| than plasmas. | | | | Angle;Super IPS Technology;SRS |
| Plasma displays are very popular as | | | | TruSurround XT;LG SimpLink;2 HDMI with |
| well. They have higher contrast than | | | | HDCP. |
| LCDs (although that gap is closing), and | | | | Prices, inventory, and product |
| can display HDTV with stunning clarity. | | | | information are provided by the |
| Plasma sets also display fast action | | | | merchants and may include any |
| (sports, action movies) better. The | | | | promotional discounts that are not |
| disadvantages of plasma are that they | | | | available to all customers. We assume no |
| take more electricity than LCDs, and can | | | | responsibility for accuracy of price |
| generate more heat. Many have built in | | | | information provided by merchants, but |
| fans. Plasma screens are susceptible to | | | | please alert us to any pricing |
| screen burn-in (new models compensate | | | | discrepancies so we can notify the |
| with various screen-saving methods). | | | | merchant. Additionally, sales taxes and |
| Heavier than LCDs. | | | | shipping costs are not included in |
| Some HDTV's displays have a more limited | | | | listed prices, so please check with the |
| viewing angle than others. They lose | | | | merchant for total costs. |
| contrast and become hard to read at some | | | | Product specifications and information |
| viewing angles and they have more | | | | are obtained from third parties, and |
| contrast and are easier to read at | | | | while we make every effort to assure the |
| others. Generally the higher the viewing | | | | accuracy of product information, we do |
| angle, the better. This is especially | | | | not assume any liability for |
| important when a group of people are | | | | inaccuracies. Product reviews are |
| watching an HDTV at the same time. | | | | written and submitted by online shoppers |
| Modern High Definition TVs have much | | | | to assist you as you shop. They do not |
| better viewing angles, and it is not as | | | | reflect our opinions. We take no |
| big an issue as it was in the past. | | | | responsibility for the content of |
| You could count on at least 20 years for | | | | ratings and reviews submitted by users. |
| an LCD TV screen life, and a Good 10 | | | | Good Luck to all that you do or try in |
| years for the Plasma screen life. | | | | this life, and Thanks for your |
| When purchasing an HDTV you will see | | | | attention. |
| familiar top level brands such as Sony, | | | | All rights reserved. Article may be |
| Samsung, Panasonic, Toshiba, Pioneer, | | | | reprinted as long as content remains |
| etc. Then you will see 2nd tier brands | | | | intact and unchanged and the links |
| that sell at substantial discounts to | | | | remain active. |