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Plasma and LCD Televisions—Better Vision
by Anonymous
Recently, new alternatives have popped up on store shelves in the form of Plasma and LCD Televisions. Almost everyone who can afford them is looking forward to grab them—at present even at skyrocketing costs. These televisions have wide screens, comparable to the largest CRT sets, but they are only about 6 inches (15 cm) thick. Let’s see some useful information about Plasma and LCD Televisions.
The basic idea of plasma display in Plasma and LCD Televisions is to illuminate tiny colored fluorescent lights to form an image. Each pixel is made up of three fluorescent lights -- a red light, a green light and a blue light. Just like a CRT television, the plasma display varies the intensities of the different lights to produce a full range of colors.
Pros and Cons of Plasma Television
The main advantage of plasma display technology is that you can produce a very wide screen using extremely thin materials. And because each pixel is lit individually, the image is very bright and looks good from almost every angle. The image quality isn't quite up to the standards of the best cathode ray tube sets, but it certainly meets most people's expectations.
The biggest drawback of this technology has to be the price. With prices starting around $2,500 and going all the way up past $20,000, these sets aren't exactly flying off the shelves. But as prices fall and technology advances, they may start to edge out the old CRT sets. In the near future, setting up a new TV might be as easy as hanging a picture or a simple calendar.
You probably use items containing an LCD (liquid crystal display) every day. They are all around us -- in laptop computers, digital clocks and watches, microwave ovens, CD players and many other electronic devices. LCDs are common because they offer some real advantages over other display technologies. For example, they are thinner and lighter and draw much less power than cathode ray tubes (CRTs).
Plasma and LCD Televisions from different manufacturers:
SONY--KDL32XBR950 32-IN HDTV LCD WEGA™ Flat Panel Television
Digital Reality Creation of this flat panel television delivers amazing picture resolution from any source, and CineMotion® technology makes your movies look their best. Advanced Memory Stick® media allows you to view high definition digital images and the Built-in ATSC/QAM tuner provides high definition broadcast. No matter where you sit, the picture is great, thanks to Digital Reality Creation. Upgrade to an LCD WEGA™... order the KDL-32XBR950 today. This 32-inch widescreen LCD WEGA TV with its WEGA Engine System is packed with special powers that make TV magic
TH-42PX25U/P 42-IN Plasma TV
The VIERA plasma line features new designer cosmetics, a fully integrated ATSC tuner for high definition reception, built-in CableCARD™ slot – Panasonic was the first manufacturer to receive certification from CableLabs® for an integrated digital television set (DTV) that connects directly to cable television systems and receives digital services without requiring a set-top box - and HDMI (High Definition and Multimedia Interface) input.
The Panasonic TH-42PX25U/P (42-inch diagonal) features an ATSC integrated tuner, 3000:1 contrast ratio, Picture-in-Picture, SD Memory Card slots and HDMI input With the use of an authorized CableCARD, this model is also able to receive digital cable television systems services directly from the cable operator (for a fee) without requiring a separate cable box. This plasma TV also offers both SD Memory Card and PCMCIA slots.
Similarly, you can find reviews and comparisons of various other Plasma and LCD Televisions online.
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