LCD and Plasma TVs Provide Large Images Without Distortion

There is a bit of confusion for many people when it comes to the differences between LCD and plasma TVs. Many people think that it is the same technology with a different name. They may also believe that a flat screen television or flat screen monitor is the same. They are not the same.

A flat screen TV can be an LCD or a plasma TV, but there is a difference between the two terms. You need to know the basics when you are looking to purchase a new telly.

The main difference between LCD and plasma TVs is what is put between the two pieces of glass that make up the picture. Plasma TVs have gas which produces the color and LCD uses liquid crystals. The crystals filter the color whereas the gas charges the particles into phosphors. The phosphors are red, green and blue and come together into pixels which produce the picture.

If the confusing information did not daunt you and you kept reading, then you should know that LCD and plasma TVs are much better than the previous models of television sets. The slim design and space they utilize often make them worth the purchase. When you factor in the clear pictures and better quality, you quickly become sold on the idea of owning one.

Whatever type you choose, compare the pictures and the costs before you make the purchase. If you check around the different retail stores, then you may be able to find a great deal.

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