Buying a Flat Screen TV can be a time consuming and confusing task. A large screen Plasma TV , LCD TV or DLP/LCD Rear-projection TV is a major purchase ranging from £700 up to £10,000. You may have many questions about these technologies and how they work and which is the best buy for your needs and budget. We want you to be ready and informed when making a decision because we all know shopping for high end electronics can be overwhelming of you go at the task uninformed.
We have compiled some excellent information about the 3 main technology choices available in the world of Flat Screen and Flat Panel HDTV's.
In today's world of ever changing and upgrading technology you want to make sure you are making a purchase that is a solid performer and will be around for awhile . We will try to provide you with explanations of all this technology in terms that the average consumer can understand. Many of the questions you might have will be answered along with reviews on the latest screens available all arranged by technology . Remember in the world of large screen and flat screen TV's their are three major competing technologies available Plasma, LCD and DLP/LCD Rear-projection. All 3 of these technologies are great choices when moving into the HDTV arena but before making a purchase it would be a good idea to get the facts! Feel free to browse this site and get the latest reviews on the newest Plasma TV, LCD TV and Rear-projection DLP and LCD TV's on the market today.
The question asked most of the time is about Plasma Televisions and their comparison to LCD Televisions. Which display technology will produce the better image, the Plasma Display or the LCD display? Which will last longer between the Plasma technology and the LCD technology. We will address these questions and many more.
LCD TV or Plasma TV? 5 Tips to Help You Get the Best Buy
TV technology is moving incredibly fast and the pace is hottest with LCD and Plasma TVs. Last year's models will be outperformed by the new season's products for sure.
Even better LCD and Plasma TVs are getting slimmer, more elegant and 'room friendly' all the time. The beauty of flat panel TVs is that they take relatively little space, look great and make for a great home theatre system.
Until recently, a Plasma was the only sensible large, flat panel TV choice, but LCD TVs are now available all the way up to 50 inch sizes. At that size they are more expensive than an equivalent size Plasma TVs, but the gap is closing fast. For smaller sizes up to 32 inches, an LCD TV is the most common flat screen TV choice.
Buyers Tip No 1. Make sure you know the size you want and that it fits in your room. Measure up the space where your LCD and Plasma TVs will go - on top of a cabinet or hanging on a wall. The reason for this step? When you get to the mall and see the largest screen you're going to go "Wow I want that!"
Buyers Tip No 2. Know your budget and stick to it. No doubt about it, LCD and Plasma TVs are sexy, especially when you see one showing one of your favourite movies. This means it's very easy to get carried away, spend too much and end up regretting your purchase as you pay it off, when you should be enjoying your new Plasma or LCD TV.
Buyers Tip No 3. Be patient and shop around - time is on your side. Because the technology is evolving so quickly, prices drop noticeably every month and the products are getting better. Wait a little longer and the price for the Plasma or LCD TV you want will drop into your budget range.
Buyers Tip No 4. Write down the features you want in a checklist. For example High Definition TV (HDTV) is now common, so you'll probably want that. Many Plasmas and almost all LCD TVs are now High Definition ready. List your key features in a table format and use it to compare and check off the features of each model on your shopping list.
Buyers Tip No 5. At the end of the day, just trust your own eyes (and ears). After you've set your budget, worked out what size and features you want and compared the TVs in your price range, how do you make your choice? The answer is simple - buy the LCD or Plasma TV that you like the best. The best picture (and best sound) at the end of the day is the one you like best.
Latest News in the world of Large Screen Television : prices of big flat screen TVs keep getting lower and lower. The makers of larger flat panel Plasma and LCD HDTV's are in a war to decide which of the display technologies will become the dominant force. Flat screens in the 42' to 44' range both Plasma and LCD's are leaving the shelves faster than they can be stocked because of this price battle.
Analysts believe that eventually LCD HDTV's will eventually gain ground on the Plasma HDTV manufacturers but for now in the over 40" range Plasma technology is the clear leader. Plasma panels are priced lower per viewing inch and have better specifications than the LCD panels. Since Plasma HDTV's make up about 70% of the market today the Plasma panel manufacturers can turn their resources to improving the technology while LCD manufacturers must find a way to gain the market share.