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initially i wanted to buy a lcd tv, but i have heard that led tvs are better, is it right ? which one is better? what are their cons and pros?
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LED is a type of LCD. They are the exact same type of TV. The only difference is that "most" LCDs use CCFL backlights as their light source (florescent lights). LED LCDs use LED backlights as their light source. That is the only difference between the two options.
LED backlights provide LCD televisions with more vivid colors, truer blacks, and deeper contrast. But it is considered a premium feature, and therefore you are expected to pay extra for it (quite a bit extra). In the 40" - 46" range, I think there are going to be visible advantages to it, but not necessarily a return on the dollar. If you break 50", then okay, you are likely more warranted to consider the LED option.
Most, if not all, LED sets also automatically come with 120Hz or 240Hz refresh rates. This helps with LCD's inherent flaws in motion playback (all LCDs, any light source type, suffer from motion blur or ghost trails). But again this is considered a premium feature that you are expected to pay extra for. So this further drives up the price of an LCD set. And again, depending on what size of TV you're getting into, this may or may not provide a reasonable return on the dollar.
Just so you know, Plasma has superior colors, truer blacks, and deeper contrast than LED LCD. And it does so right out of the box. There is no special feature to pay for. Plasma is also near instantaneous in response time so flawless in motion playback (like a CRT/tube). Again, that is inherent to the technology, you're not paying extra for it. So you actually get a superior image for less money by going Plasma. Something worth considering.
And don't fall prey to all the myths and lies about modern Plamsas. They no longer suffer burn-in. The good brands do not have shorter life spans (their sets are rated to like 100,000 hours which is equal to if not far beyond LCD sets). They are not power hogs, you can buy energy star certified Plasma sets now.
LED is a type of LCD. They are the exact same type of TV. The only difference is that "most" LCDs use CCFL backlights as their light source (florescent lights). LED LCDs use LED backlights as their light source. That is the only difference between the two options.
LED backlights provide LCD televisions with more vivid colors, truer blacks, and deeper contrast. But it is considered a premium feature, and therefore you are expected to pay extra for it (quite a bit extra). In the 40" - 46" range, I think there are going to be visible advantages to it, but not necessarily a return on the dollar. If you break 50", then okay, you are likely more warranted to consider the LED option.
Most, if not all, LED sets also automatically come with 120Hz or 240Hz refresh rates. This helps with LCD's inherent flaws in motion playback (all LCDs, any light source type, suffer from motion blur or ghost trails). But again this is considered a premium feature that you are expected to pay extra for. So this further drives up the price of an LCD set. And again, depending on what size of TV you're getting into, this may or may not provide a reasonable return on the dollar.
Just so you know, Plasma has superior colors, truer blacks, and deeper contrast than LED LCD. And it does so right out of the box. There is no special feature to pay for. Plasma is also near instantaneous in response time so flawless in motion playback (like a CRT/tube). Again, that is inherent to the technology, you're not paying extra for it. So you actually get a superior image for less money by going Plasma. Something worth considering.
And don't fall prey to all the myths and lies about modern Plamsas. They no longer suffer burn-in. The good brands do not have shorter life spans (their sets are rated to like 100,000 hours which is equal to if not far beyond LCD sets). They are not power hogs, you can buy energy star certified Plasma sets now.
PLASMA vs. LCD LED TV?
Q. I need help for the TV I will buy soon. Today, me and my dad went to bestbuy to pick out a TV for a home theater that we are setting up. I really want a good TV for my ps3, and the guy at best buy said that plasma offered the better gaming experience. We check out the panasonic vierna 65 inch plasma, and I have to say that it looks great. Then I look at the LCD LED and the picture was so sharp! The only problem I had with it was that the camera moved unnaturally. Why was that? The camera movement looked like something you would see in a home video, honestly. So my question is, what TV should I get for a better movie and PS3 GAMING experience, LEC LED, or Plasma. Oh yeah my theater room will be very dark all the time if that makes a difference? And I also heard PLASMAS burn out, but then I heard the new ones don't do that anymore, is this true?
Answer
The final decision as to what type of flat panel television to purchase (LCD or Plasma) is really up to you here are pros & cons of each for your decision
Pros of Plasma
- Better contrast ratio
- better ability to render deep blacks, more color depth,
- better motion tracking (response time)
- more availability in very large screen sizes.
Cons of Plasma
- more susceptible to burn-in (although this is not as much of a factor now, due to technology improvements in the past few years)
- more heat generation (as well as more power consumption)
- screen glare in brightly lit rooms
- heavier weight, and more delicate to ship.
Good brand that I would recommend for Plasma is Panasonic or Samsung
http://www.amazon.com/s?ie=UTF8&x=0&ref_=nb_sb_noss&y=0&field-keywords=plasma%20tv&url=search-alias%3Delectronics&tag=rtvhh1-20
Pros of LCD
- LCD television advantages include no burn-in susceptibility
- cooler running
- less screen glare, more functional at high altitudes
- longer display life (although improvements are being made in Plasma screen life)
- looks better in brightly lit rooms
- less power consumption than Plasma.
Cons of LCD
- Lower contrast ratio
- not as good rendering deep blacks
- not as good at tracking motion (although this is improving, especially with the implementation of 120Hz refresh rates (and some now offer 240Hz) on higher-end models).
Good brand for LCD that I would recommend is Samsung or Sony
The final decision as to what type of flat panel television to purchase (LCD or Plasma) is really up to you here are pros & cons of each for your decision
Pros of Plasma
- Better contrast ratio
- better ability to render deep blacks, more color depth,
- better motion tracking (response time)
- more availability in very large screen sizes.
Cons of Plasma
- more susceptible to burn-in (although this is not as much of a factor now, due to technology improvements in the past few years)
- more heat generation (as well as more power consumption)
- screen glare in brightly lit rooms
- heavier weight, and more delicate to ship.
Good brand that I would recommend for Plasma is Panasonic or Samsung
http://www.amazon.com/s?ie=UTF8&x=0&ref_=nb_sb_noss&y=0&field-keywords=plasma%20tv&url=search-alias%3Delectronics&tag=rtvhh1-20
Pros of LCD
- LCD television advantages include no burn-in susceptibility
- cooler running
- less screen glare, more functional at high altitudes
- longer display life (although improvements are being made in Plasma screen life)
- looks better in brightly lit rooms
- less power consumption than Plasma.
Cons of LCD
- Lower contrast ratio
- not as good rendering deep blacks
- not as good at tracking motion (although this is improving, especially with the implementation of 120Hz refresh rates (and some now offer 240Hz) on higher-end models).
Good brand for LCD that I would recommend is Samsung or Sony
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