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If you want the slim, modern wall-mountable excitement of a flat-panel HDTV, you’re probably debating between LCD and Plasma. The head-to-head comparison below can help you see the potential pros and cons more clearly.
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- Available in large and smaller sizes that quality Plasma brands don’t offer
- Built-in PC-compatible connectors allow LCDs to do double-duty as computer monitors
- Very few glare or washout issues; a great option even in brightly lit conditions
- Run cooler and require less power to operate than Plasmas
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- Available in sizes over 37”
- Color depth and clarity — many viewers describe the picture as “richer” than LCD
- Higher contrast ratios, better black levels and better subtle color shading in dark scenes
- Excellent pixel-response; action scenes don’t blur
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- Slightly worse black-level performance; newer models selectively turn off backlight to create darker blacks
- Slightly slower pixel response may blur fast-moving images
- Hard knocks can break crystals and create permanent dark spots; can develop stuck pixels which appear as bright points of light
- Recalibration may be required as aging backlight slightly shifts color
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- Much heavier than same-sized LCDs, harder to move and can require professional installation
- May require more energy to run and output more heat than LCDs
- Some models may show screen burn-in from static images common on news channels, sports broadcasts and in gaming
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- Dedicated gamers
- Avid computer users
- Those who have brightly lit rooms
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- Rich color experience, darker rooms
- Those who want a large set
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