Plasma vs LCD TV-Room Lighting

In this article, which is the second from the series plasma vs Lcd (see link at the bottom) concerning the main issues to be dealt with when wanting to purchase a new Hdtv, we will talk about the difference in picture quality in plasmas and Lcd TVs, depending on how bright the light in the room is. In the first article of the series, we shared with you only general information about what to seek in a new Hdtv. Now, we will try to discover if, when we talk about plasma vs Lcd TV, room lighting has a saying in the decision that a buyer should make.

Plasma vs LCD TV-Room Lighting

Plasma vs LCD TV-Room Lighting

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Plasma vs LCD TV-Room Lighting

Plasma vs LCD TV-Room Lighting

Short explanation

When the light in the room where the TV is installed is very bright, this light will reflect on the screen surface causing what is called a glare. This glare canruin the TV Watching experience, as you will not be able to see clearly the pictures shown on the screen. If the Hdtv has the capacity to emit a stronger light than the ambient light, you will not encounter this problem. That is why, when we talk about plasma vs LCD TV, room lighting comes into play. Hdtvs must also have anti-glare properties in order to give us the best experience, so this aspect cannot be neglected. Let's see what each of HDTV models under these circumstances delivers.

Watching the plasma in a dark room

Both LCD and plasma televisions offer great quality pictures, but they behave differently when ambient light is involved. As plasma screens are generally more reflective that those used in an LCD design, they tend to beless competitive in a room washed over by sunlight. On the other hand, in a dark room, one can enjoy the best quality picture with their plasma, as well as when the room is only lit Y6 1999.

Watching LCD TV in a brightly lit room

In all fAirness, if you are the type of person that enjoys Watching television during the day, or in a room with all the lights on, or very bright sunlight, you will discover that an LCD is the best option for you. Despite the reputation plasma enjoys regarding picture quality, it will generally have lower performance under such conditions, than an LCD.

Making the right choice

As you can easily see, plasma vs LCD TV competition, room lighting is a very important factor. It really depends on yourneeds to find out which model to purchase.

If you like to watch television with the lights off, then the plasma could be the best solution for you. But, if you like to pass your time in front of the TV, in full daylight, then an LCD TV may be the best recomMendation.

Plasma vs LCD TV-Room Lighting

Panasonic Plasma TV Series 2012

Televisions have been developing and adapting to be able to integrate with the World Wide Web for several years now. The latest advanceMents in active 3D technology has changed our viewing experience from looking at a 2 diMensional image projected onto the screen, into a total 3 diMensional experience. Here we look at the latest releases of large screen Plasma televisions from Panasonic.

Panasonic Plasma TV Series 2012

Panasonic Plasma TV Series 2012

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Panasonic Plasma TV Series 2012

Panasonic Plasma TV Series 2012

The latest new releases from Panasonic for 2012 sees the creation of their ' Series ' of slimmer 50 Plasma televisions, Larger screen Lcd's and both active and passive 3D technology formats. With the latest integration of Smartphone applications users can take advanTAGe of the remote control settings via their iPhone 4S or Tablet.

So what can customers expect fromthe latest 2012 television releases from Panasonic?

The new additions for 2012 from Panasonic Plasma Televisions are the U50, XT50, UT50, ST50, GT50 and the top-of-the-range VT50. The VT50 is the flagship plasma TV from Panasonic, it features the new Infinite Black panel Neoplasm Ultra and has improved contrast and black levels. The all new Panasonic VT50 also features the expanded Viera Connect online suite. This has been updated to include more applications including an inbuilt web browser, integrated WiFi and through an exclusive venture with MySpace, offers a direct connection to MySpace TV. The VT50 is currently planned to be released in two sizes for the American market, at 55 and 65 inches, and a 50 inch version should be available for the UK andEuropean markets.

The GT50 Panasonic Plasma television is available in four different sizes, 50, 55, 60 and 65 inch screens, although a 42 inch version is expected to be released for the UK market. The GT50 televisions also feature improved contrast and black levels, however, it only has the Infinite Black Pro, rather than the Ultra used by the VT50 version. The GT50 also has the expanded Viera Connect Suite installed, containing the built-in web browser and other new applications, however it does not have the Social Networking features of MySpace TV.

Considered by many to be Panasonic's best value and most affordable large screen plasma television the ST50 comes in a variety of sizes from 42 inches up to 65 inches, the ST50 series also employs the InfiniteBlack Pro panel giving enhanced contrast and black levels. Unfortunately the inbuilt web browser capabilities of the VT and GT series is not available with the Panasonic ST50 and it also comes with three, rather than the standard four HDMI ports. Nevertheless, the Panasonic ST50 large screen plasma television provides one of the best quality televisions at an affordable price.

With improved active 3D technology available with the latest 2012 releases, Panasonic continues its relationship with THX. Panasonic will have six full HD 3D Plasma Televisions that are certified in both 2D and 3D mode certified to meet the stringent standards set by Hollywood's top film makers.

Panasonic Plasma TV Series 2012

What's the Difference Between Plasma TVs and LCD TVs?

Plasma and Lcd TVs are the latest trend in home entertainMent. Both offer unrivalled picture quality and resolution, while doing away with the bulkiness of the older rear-projection technologies. But with all of the hype surrounding these two types of televisions, what is the difference between them? Although they look-and are virtually priced-the same, they are not.

What's the Difference Between Plasma TVs and LCD TVs?

What's the Difference Between Plasma TVs and LCD TVs?

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What's the Difference Between Plasma TVs and LCD TVs?

What's the Difference Between Plasma TVs and LCD TVs?

There are differences in the way in which they display their pictures. Plasma TV technology is made up of hundreds of thousands of little pixels, each capable of displaying red, green, and blue colors. A plasma monitor often consists of two panels, which are filled with an inert gas, such as neon or xenon. When the pixels are excited by pulses of electricity, the gasbecomes liquid, thus generating light. This light in turn then illuminates the pixels, causing them to display the appropriate color to form a picture.

Lcd panels function in a very similar manner. A panel of thin-film-transmitters, or TFT, sends electricity to cells filled with liquid crystal. When the cells are struck by the electricity, the liquid crystals allow light to Filter through. Unlike the pixels found in plasma TVs, Lcd monitors create color by blocking out the appropriate wavelengths from white light.

So which is better? The answer to this question depends upon what you plan to use for TV. Do you just want to use it to Watch movies and television? If so, then a plasma TV might be best, because they are capable of a higherbetter color saturation and contrast than their Lcd counterparts and for displaying moving images. If you plan on spending a lot of time showing digital photography or plan on using the monitor with your Computer, then to LCD display might be better suited to these purposes.

Both plasma and LCD technologies each have their advanTAGes and disadvanTAGes and your decision should ultimately be based on your monitor's application.

What's the Difference Between Plasma TVs and LCD TVs?

Know the Difference Between LCD, Plasma, HDTV, LED, and OLED

There are many technologies emerging in display devices like TVs. Every technology excels in particular feature of display and has particular method of display. Different technologies used in TVs are:

Know the Difference Between LCD, Plasma, HDTV, LED, and OLED

Know the Difference Between LCD, Plasma, HDTV, LED, and OLED

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Know the Difference Between LCD, Plasma, HDTV, LED, and OLED

Know the Difference Between LCD, Plasma, HDTV, LED, and OLED

Lcd TV:

Lcd (Liquid Crystal Display) televisions are thinner and lighter and provide much sharper and clearer picture than CRTs of similar size. They are ideally used for cell phone displays, Computer monitors, and to view still images. Lcd TVs have a flat screen so there will be no picture distortion and don't have screen burn in "like curved tube TVs. In general, LCD viewing angle is 175 degrees. The picture can be viewed 87 degrees from each side. LCD TVs are very economical to use and screens less than 35 are fAirlyinexpensive. LCD TVs are backlit and blocks outside light. I know, they are suitable for natural lighting situations. Most LCD TVs have a half lifespan (50% of original brightness) of over 30.000 hours (16 years of viewing at 6 hours per day). LCD sizes generally range from 13 to 65 but some manufacturers will offer up to 100 sizes.

Plasma TV:

A Plasma Display Panel (PDP) is a flat panel display used in large TV displays. They have better and accurate color generation than LCDs, and with far wider viewing angles, display, and do not experience degradation at high angles compared to LCD. Plasma displays are ideal for viewing motion video in large displays.

· Plasma screen sizes generally ranges from32 to 84 but some offer screen sizes up to 100.
· Plasma pixels, technology provides a brighter picture with more contrast between the blacks and whites than standard TV.
· In general, plasma TVs viewing angle is 180 degrees to 160 and picture can be viewed from any angle.
· On an average, Plasma TVs have a half lifespan (50% of brightness) of 50.000 to 70.000 hours (20 years of viewing 6 hours a day to 50.000 hours).
Some plasma TVs are provided with upgradeable video cards that helps to match with future technology.

Hdtv:

Hdtv or High-Definition Television is a digital television broadcasting system offering a higher resolution compared to regular television systems. Hdtv isunlike earlier analog broadcast digitally broadcast because digital television (DTV) signals require reduced bandwidth because of digital video compression.

HDTV standard TV will not have problems, like low quality sharpness, brightness or contrast with troubles, spots, other visual or audio YouTube girls, problems like double images (ghosting), and weak signals. HD television provides clearer pictures with excellent sound quality, a wider viewing screen and up-to-date scanning. HDTV will provide more and superior channels provided by regular satellite or cable television with theater system experience.

LED TV:

LED (Light Emitting Diode) TV is an LCD TV that uses LEDs for back lighting, instead of using the fluorescent lights(as it creates more black spots). They are ideally used for low-energy indicators, as substitutes for traditional light sources in general lighting and automotive lighting.
· LED TV currently costs more than a standard LCD or plasma TV.
· LED TV has got great looks and very easy to Install.
· Edge-lit LED television will consume 30-40% less power than of LCD or plasma TV. But backlit LEDs will consume more power.
· Brighter picture can be viewed with LED television compared to a standard LCD TV.
· LED TV that is backlit, with local dimming and RGB LEDs, will have an enhanced picture and better contrast ratio and colour accuracy compared to standard LCD TV.
It has a long lasting lifeand also eco friendly.

OLED TVs:

OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode) TVs depend on light emitting polymer technology. Its features including,
· In OLED TVs, there is no need for backlights or extra heaters or coolers, so there is less power consumption.
· As OLED materials has the capacity to support the full spectrum of visible light, so there will be higher contrast and it has high-speed refresh rates.
· OLEDs are much Faster than LCDs. Fast motion and quick eye moveMent pictures are more realistic. OLED TVs will make And virtual images to look realistic and can be viewed easily for longer periods.
· It has larger viewing angle and for near-eye applications, it provides more pleasant viewing without distortion.
OnedisadvanTAGe with OLED TVs is the limited lifespan of the organic materials used in its manufacturing. In addition, blue light degrades quickly with a lifespan of 14.000 hours (8 hours when used per day for five years) on flat-panel displays.

Before purchasing a television, know the difference between each technology and purchase the one, which has your desired features and suits your budget.

Know the Difference Between LCD, Plasma, HDTV, LED, and OLED

LCD Vs Plasma HDTV

Lcd vs plasma Hdtv -which is best? If you're looking for a flat-screen, slim and sexy to Watch display, Hdtv, you have a choice of two technologies, Lcd and plasmagas.

LCD Vs Plasma HDTV

LCD Vs Plasma HDTV

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LCD Vs Plasma HDTV

LCD Vs Plasma HDTV

Each has benefits and disadvanTAGes and so each is more appropriate in specific
circumstances.

Historically, the LCD vs plasma Hdtv choice has been fAirly simple. If you wanted to
flat-screen that was about 40in or bigger, you had to choose, .otherwise plasmayou
should choose LCD. However, as LCD technology improves, LCD HDTVs are getting
bigger and most of the major manufacturers expect the number of LCDs they
produces to grow steadily over the next few years while the numberof plasmas will
decrease. However, if you're looking for a flatscreen TV, plasma still has a lot
to offer.

To understand the LCD vs plasma HDTV question, we need to look at the way the
two technologies work.

LCD

LCD HDTVs work by shining a light behind an LCD panel made up of a fixed number
of pixels. Each pixel is either red, blue or green and is switched on or off when a
volTAGe is applied to it. When voltage is applied to a pixel, it is switched off,
meaning that light can't shine through it.

The main advantage of LCD vs plasma HDTV is that LCD panels don't suffer from
what's called burn-in. This is a feature of plasma TVswhere they are used to Watch
TV stations with logos permanently displayed on-screen or where they are used for
video gaming with games that have static images such as a cockpit on flight
simulators. The image literally ' burns ' the screen meaning that even when the
image is not present you can still see a faint trace of it on screen. So for video
gamers in particular, LCD is a better choice than plasma.

Plasma

Plasma HDTVs have over a million chambers which house one or a combination of
gasses. When a voltage is applied to one of these chambers the gas ionizes and
ultra-violet light emits. This light strikes red, green or plue phophors coated on the
inside of the chamber and pixel emits this colorlight.

Plasma HDTVs tend to have better contrast than LCDs because, even when a pixel
on an LCD panel is switched off it doesn't block all the light coming through and
therefore the pixel isn't completely black. Plasma HDTVs also tend to have a wider
viewing angle than LCDs, as LCD HDTVs on the contrast and colour of the image can
change when the screen is viewed from different angles.

LCD vs Plasma HDTV conclusion

LCD Vs Plasma HDTV

How to Wall Mount a Plasma Or Lcd on a Plasterboard Wall

This is the way I wall mount a plasma or Lcd TV to plasterboard wall.

How to Wall Mount a Plasma Or Lcd on a Plasterboard Wall

How to Wall Mount a Plasma Or Lcd on a Plasterboard Wall

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How to Wall Mount a Plasma Or Lcd on a Plasterboard Wall

How to Wall Mount a Plasma Or Lcd on a Plasterboard Wall

Firstly the tv bracket to fit the TV wall mount, ignore the part at this sTAGe. Follow the manufacturers instructions on what bracket screws to use and use any washers supplied. Make sure the screws are tight but not over tight. The brackets I use are the long rail type which will most likely span two beams in plasterboard stud wall.

Next decide where about on the plasterboard wall you want to mount the TV. Mark the center position on the plasterboard wall and a line where you want the bottom of the plasma to be. I use a spirit level to do this. If you are mounting it over a Fireplace mark the middle of the mantelpiece and use the spirit level to take the line verticallyup to where the center of the wall mount will go. To get the height of the wall mount, measure from the bottom of the plasma screen to the top of the "hook" part of the TV bracket. Now transfer that measureMent to the wall. Measure from the line where you wanted the bottom of the screen to go to the distance you measured. This will ensure you get the plasma TV at the height you wanted it to be.

Now offer up the wall mount to the center line and the line for the measured height. Using your spirit level to make sure the wall mount is straight. Mark the holes on the wall.

There are two types of plasterboard wall. One is "dot and dab" where the plasterboard is stuck to the blockwork using an adhesive. The other is stud wall. You can tell if you have dot and dab bytapping the plasterboard wall. If there are solid-sounding parts of the wall about 600 mm apart then it is dot and dab. This is the preferable place to drill the holes. The reason for this is that when you tighten the screws the plasterboard doesn't pull in and crack. Normally if the bracket covers a couple of these solid bits then you will be OK. Make sure you fix the tv bracket here. If the TV bracket doesn't span two solid dabs then maybe you need a professional!

If the wall is plasterboard stud wall, when you mark the tv bracket holes hopefully you will find at least one studs to fix to and therefore take the weight of the plasma or Lcd. One is usually enough to take the weight seeing as most flat screen TV's are so light these days. Put a couple of extrafixings in anyway to stop slipping out of the bracket level. I normally use the butterfly type fixings for this. Make sure you have at least a couple of fixings into the wood, though, if the wall was to get wet from a flood or leaking pipe and you didn't have fixing into wood the plasma or Lcd would hit the deck!

When you are sure you have good fixings and the wall bracket is level you can hang your TV up.

How to Wall Mount a Plasma Or Lcd on a Plasterboard Wall

Plasma Vs LCD - TV Technology Comparison Made Easy

With the various models available in the market, you will truly find a hard time deciding which Lcd is the best. We have the Samsung 57 1080p Flat Panel Lcd Hdtv, Sharp Plasma TV, Panasonic Television, and the Sony KDL 40-Brx6 among the wide variety of models available today. But do not worry, help is always around. Read on and think about the following information.

Plasma Vs LCD - TV Technology Comparison Made Easy

Plasma Vs LCD - TV Technology Comparison Made Easy

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Plasma Vs LCD - TV Technology Comparison Made Easy

Plasma Vs LCD - TV Technology Comparison Made Easy

First, let's decide first which product you intend to buy. Would you like to have a new set of the standard TV, or impressive Plasma, or an imMensely huge Lcd? It seems like a Samsung-Sony TV or Lcd-Plasma commercial is needed. Still cannot decide? Let us take a look at the requireMents to help you differentiate the three and decide which home-theater monitor is for you.

1. Screen size. Which size would you prefer? Which size fits your home and the location where you want to put the TV unit? Would you like to have it mounted on a wall or placed in a TV cabinet?

Standard televisions are way bulkier than Plasma TVs; but Plasma seems to be a bit bulkier than the sleek LCDs. However, Plasma appears to be more affordable than the sophisticated Liquid Crystal Display technology.

2. Image Clarity. You will buy a TV for the purpose of viewing right? So better find a unit with the best of the best picture quality. An impressive and outstanding image resolution and picture quality will be useful in other TV functionalities such as replacement for your Computer monitor or for movie Watching and video game playing. Find a product where you can get the best value for your money.

Look for possible defects and future complaints. A plasma television sometimes has a burn area. This is when the image sets on the screen for a long time; it tends to burn the image in the specific area. Their LCD counterparts do not have this.

On the other hand, Plasma TVs have great contrast and visibility. Although LCDs at present are already developed and have a slight and almost unnoticeable difference with the Plasma, LCDs still have some graying effect on the picture which damages the clarity of the image.

3. Angle of vision. There is a 160-175 maximum degrees of viewing angle for LCDs but note that the quality of the image decreases as the angle increases. Plasma, however, can maintain a good picture quality even at a 160 degree angle.

4. Life span. Consider the screen life to ensure that you will enjoy your money's worth for a considerable length of time. LCDs are proud of its 40 year screen life compared to the 20 year of Plasma.

5. Energy Saving. You may think that you will get Plasma because of its extremely affordable price but think again. It may come to you as cheap at first, but reviews have shown that Plasma's power consumption will drain your Wallets and bank accounts. There is a tendency that you will actually pay more for the energy consumption of your Plasma as compared to buying the LCD TV itself.

So what can we conclude now? Review your needs. Then base your decision on those needs. Consider the following factors and organize your thoughts. Would you settle for a temporary form of entertainment or go with something that will last for years and years to come?

Plasma Vs LCD - TV Technology Comparison Made Easy

Samsung FPT5084 50 in Plasma HDTV Review

The Samsung FPT5084 50 in Plasma Hdtv is capable of creating a display that is a true (1080p) high definition picture. The widescreen TV is Samsung's first venture into the 1080 hd market. Typically, plasmas have had issues displaying dark blacks. However, this television does a pretty decent Job. In my opinion, the FP-T5084 is definitely on par or better than many of the plasmas being sold today.

Although the picture quality is pretty good right out of the box, some adjustMent was needed to achieve the best possible picture. Luckily, the Samsung FPT5084 provides plenty of picture controls that are user friendly. Once adjusted, the Samsung delivers a bright and colorful picture. The Hdtv is able to manage a broad color range equally well.

The Samsung FPT5084 HDTV is sleek and visually pleasing. Samsung has placed the Speakers (hidden) to the side of the 50 inch screen, as opposed to the bottom. This makes the panel shorter and wider, which, in turn, makes it easier on the eyes. The sides of the TV also consist of chrome colored strips, which curve towards the outside of the TV and conceal the hidden Speakers. The top and bottom frame of the Samsung FPT5084 is thin for a plasma of 50 inches. The bottom panel includes Samsung's logo and blue light. However, this particular feature can be turned off.

The Samsung FTP5084 Plasma is a quality television that is recomMended to someone who is looking for an affordable 1080p HD set. Samsung has done a lot of things right, even if it is not perfect. I would like to see a screen that better reduces glare and better processing of non-hd programming, but these are in no way a deal breaker.

Hopefully Samsung will adDress these issues with their next set. Overall, I was extremely pleased with the performance of the Samsung FPT5084 and believe that it is a great buy.

Samsung FPT5084 50 in Plasma HDTV Review

Samsung FPT5084 50 in Plasma HDTV Review

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Samsung FPT5084 50 in Plasma HDTV Review