| LCD TV's (liquid crystal display) are on of the most | | | | cost you several hundred dollars more per year just |
| popular types of HDTV's on the market today. LCD | | | | to own. With the recent "green" movement, you will |
| technology has been in use for several years. Many | | | | be helping the environment by avoiding plasma. |
| of us remember the days of CRT computer | | | | Advantage 3: Size. LCD is available in a very wide size |
| monitors but most people have moved on to LCD | | | | range. You can get LCD screens anywhere from 5 |
| computer monitors. The technology used for | | | | inches to 65 inches or higher. Plasma screens are |
| computer monitors has evolved to high definition | | | | usually only available in the 40 inch or greater range. |
| televisions and they are growing fast. | | | | Advantage 4: Price. Even though plasma's are getting |
| LCD HDTV's main competition is plasma television. Up | | | | cheaper, you will still save a few bucks by going with |
| until recently, plasma was shockingly more expensive | | | | a LCD. Most people can't even tell the difference |
| tha LCD but with advances in technology, their prices | | | | between LCD and plasma so save a few bucks and |
| are becoming more similar. So if pricing is pretty | | | | go LCD. With our current economy, who doesn't |
| similar, then which TV is the better option? Each has | | | | want to save money? |
| its advantages and disadvantages. For now, we will | | | | Advantage 5: Wall Mounting. You can wall mount |
| be focusing on the advantages of LCD televisions. | | | | most LCD or plasma HDTV's. Wall mounting is a great |
| Advantage 1: Screen Glare. Plasma TV's have a | | | | option for several reasons. First, it looks very styling |
| reflective, glass looking screen. LCD screens have | | | | and modern. Second, it frees up space in small or |
| more of a matte finish. Because of this, you don't | | | | cluttered living rooms. Lastly, you can mount them |
| have to worry as much about having too much light | | | | with a swing arm so you can position the TV in any |
| in your room. LCD TV's are a great option for | | | | direction that you want. |
| theater rooms, kitchens, living rooms and just about | | | | These are some of the most common advantages |
| anywhere else. You don't have to be stuffed in a | | | | listed for LCD TV's over other types of high |
| cave to see the picture. | | | | definition TV's. Each has its pro's and con's but these |
| Advantage 2: Energy Use. LCD TV's use much less | | | | advantages may persuade you to buy LCD. |
| energy than plasma TV's. Running a plasma TV could | | | | |