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While most of us know that flat panel TVs are broadly divided into LCD and Plasma screens, we are quite foxed when it comes to explaining the difference between both these types of screens. Making a decision between buying either a Plasma or an LCD screen TV is even tougher. While both LCD as well as Plasma TVs look exactly similar, the main difference lies in the technology that is used for the creation of images in these screens. LCD or liquid crystal display screens are made up of liquid crystal cells that are sandwiched between two transparent layers.

Based on the electric current that is passed through these crystals, these liquid crystals either block or passes certain wavelengths

of light which in turn lead to the creation of images on the screen. On the other hand, Plasma screens consist of a collection of tiny cells that are filled with either neon or xenon gas in plasma form. When electric current is passed through these gas filled cells, the gas burns creating different colors, which result in the creation of images on the screen.

In case you are thinking of buying a flat screen television and are debating about which one to go for then remember that both kinds of screens have their own advantages and disadvantages and you should go for the one that caters best to your needs instead of searching for a generic best flat screen

TV. With improving technology both LCD and Plasma screens are giving clearer and better pictures day by day. Some points that you should keep in mind when deciding which kind of television screen-LCD or Plasma-to go for are:

Plasma television screens are generally clearer and give better pictures than LCD screens. This is because LCD technology uses a backlight, which generally shines through no matter how compact the arrangement of cells. This results in slightly lighter blacks while a Plasma television ends up giving better contrast and clarity. However, because of better technology this point is becoming redundant with every new LCD screen that is being launched in the market.

Another advantage that a Plasma screen

has over an LCD one is that it gives more clarity when viewed at an angle while it is extremely tough to see clearly on an LCD screen when you are sitting at an angle. Therefore, when you are choosing between screens, always consider the seating arrangement of your home theater or TV room and consider the angle at which the TV will be generally viewed. These also score over LCD screens when it comes to size, since when it comes to screens larger than 50 inches, they are much cheaper than LCD screens.

However, keeping both the above points in mind, you should also know that LCD screens generally provide a higher resolution when it comes to

picture quality. So an LCD TV will generally give you more clarity than a Plasma one. On the other hand, LCD screens are known to consume at least 30% lesser power than Plasma screens. These screens are also lighter in weight and are easier to mount and shift.

Another plus point that is associated with LCD TVs when compared to Plasma TVs is their longer lifespan. Most Plasma TVs start losing their color saturation and picture quality after only 20,000 hours of viewing, while a standard LCD TV is guaranteed to keep giving great pictures for at least 60,000 hours. On the other hand, screen burns are also a major issue related to Plasma TVs, and even the

best Plasma TVs suffer from screen burns from static images.

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