Advantages of LCD TVs - Higher native resolution than plasma TVs. This equated to better support for HDTV.
- No risk of burn-in. Although plasma TVs have reduced the likelihood of burn-in, it can still happen. The technology of LCD TVs make burn-in impossible.
- Small flat screens. If you want a smaller screen to use in the kitchen, an LCD TV is your best bet. Plasma TVs are 32" and up.
- Double as computer monitor. Small LCD TVs can also hook up to your computer for saving space and money.
- Speakers included. Unlike many plasma TVs, lots of LCD TVs come with incorporated speakers for easy plug-n-play setup.
| Disadvantages of LCD TVs- Price, price, price. LCDs are more expensive than plasmas and rear projection televisions for the similar sized screens. Prices have already come down somewhat and are still falling, at present you get more screen for the money with a plasma or rear projection.
- Dark colors aren't as dark. While some of the highest quality LCD screens display black well, many have a hard time getting as dark as they should. For movie watching, plasma may be a better bet.
- Viewing angle issues. When watching an LCD television, people seated far to the left or right might not see the image properly. These problems are corrected in the newest LCD screens, which have a wider viewing angle, but it is not yet equal to plasmas.
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