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trashelle_miro asked: I want to connect a cable cord to watch cable tv on my plasma, but I can’t find where to put it. Do you have to use a special cord?
Rico Tavares asked: When the time comes to upgrade your television, there are many choices available, including the standard cathode ray tube, projection, LCD or plasma TV. While one of the main considerations in choosing a television remains price, the picture quality and screen size is also important to individual viewers. In many instances, the size of the unit plays a role in making a choice fo those looking for a television that remains closer to the wall, the choice is narrowed down to a LCD or plasma TV. With technology of both types still relatively new, LCD televisions initially cornered the market for smaller screen units, commanding a large segment of the computer monitor industry. The restriction of size in LCD monitors also held a slight edge over plasma technology until a few years ago when it was able to increase the screen size to about 40-inches. In making the choice between LCD or plasma TV, there are a few other factors to consider. When large plasma televisions first hit the market, a 50-inch unit could cost as much as a used compact car, but better manufacturing and competition brought the prices down to where buying a LCD or plasma TV did not have to focus entirely on price. Plasma units, however, are still relatively unavailable in smaller sizes, a market the LCD technology still dominates. Larger Rooms Use A Larger Screen The viewing room in which the unit will be installed, is another consideration. The larger the room, the larger the television that will be required. As far as setting up chairs around the room, the plasma television has a slight edge on the angle of view, while both enjoy a major advantage over projection televisions. Also consider the lighting in the room when choosing between LCD or plasma TV. An LCD unit generally offers a brighter picture in bright lighting conditions, whereas a plasma television usually has a higher contrast level providing a sharper image. The technology of an LCD or plasma TV is also different, and the backlighting necessary for LCD’s sometimes does not provide for a true black image while plasma televisions can better show a solid black. The power demand of the LCD or plasma TV is about even, although the brighter the image on a plasma television the more electricity will be used.  Wilson Marks asked:
Nowadays we heard a lot about LCD TV and Plasma TV. So which one is better, LCD TV or plasma? Technically, LCD and Plasma TVs take different approaches to similar result. Although they create images using completely different technologies, both types of TVs are thin enough to be placed virtually anywhere, and produce a picture that is startlingly clear, sharp, and bright. The major difference between the two is the screen size. Most of LCD TVs have a screen that measures 30″ and smaller, while plasma TVs have a screen of 32″ and larger. Now let’s compare these two types of popular TVs: COLOR ACCURACY Plasma color accuracy will prevail in rooms with low to normal lighting, while LCDs will be better in brighter rooms due to their inherent anti-glare technology. Winner: Plasma VIEWING ANGLES Plasma usually has up to 160° viewing angles, which is about as good as horizontal and vertical viewing angles get. However, LCD TVs lose black level intensity more as the angle off axis increases. This usually occurs after around 90 degrees. Winner: Plasma LONGEVITY LCDs last as long as its backlight does. Plasma, on the other hand, utilizes slight electric currents to excite a combination of noble gases, which is an essentially active phenomenon. So the phosphoric elements in plasma displays fade over time. Winner: LCD COMPUTER USE LCDs display static images from computer or VGA sources extremely well, while Plasma have some issues with each source varying on different models and manufacturers. Winner: LCD ENERGY SAVING LCDs require substantially less power to operate than plasmas do because of the different technologies they use. Usually LCDs consume about half the power that plasma displays consume. Winner: LCD RESOLUTION LCD HDTV displays will have a higher resolution than plasma of the same size comparison. For instance, the lowest resolution of a 40 inch LCD will be 1366 X 768 - easily full HD resolution in 1080i or 720p. A 42 inch HD plasma has a resolution of 1024 X 768. Winner: LCD So if you decide to go with LCD, here a list of Top 10 LCD TVs as of April 2008. 1 Sony KDL-40XBR4 2 Sharp LC-32D43U 3 Olevia 532H 4 Sony KDL-46XBR4 5 Samsung LN-T4665F 6 Samsung LN-T3753H 7 Vizio GV47LF 8 Sony KDL-40S3000 9 Samsung LN-T4061F 10 Sony KDL-26S3000 Where to buy LCD TV? There are still many ways to buy a LCD TV. If you go with a traditional retailer, remember to shop around-not just for the best prices but also for the best equipment. Be aware that many of the chain stores tend to push one manufacturer’s products over another’s based on issues totally unrelated to the merits of the products themselves, such as sales incentives. Friendster Layout |
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