LCD or Plasma?
We get asked the big screen display question all the time, so which is best?
Like everything computerised, the answer is: it depends. Each has strengths and weaknesses and suits different audiences.
LCD
- Smaller, therefore, cheaper
- Brighter, much better in a well lit room or during the day
- No chance of Burn In
- Physically lighter, easy to mount for the DIY
- Uses less energy
Plasma
- Bigger
- Higher contrast ratio, the colour really pops out at you
- Handles fast action like Sports, Action Movies & Games without visible tearing or smearing
- Needs a fairly dark room, and be subject to Burn In if the same image is displayed for a long time.
If you want a TV in the living room to watch during the day without closing all the curtains, go LCD.
If you want the big Home Theatre Experience, go for a Plasma, or a DLP Projector.