subject: Choosing The Right Display Technology Type For The High Definition Tv [print this page] Dont understand what to select from the many varieties of show technology kind for your High definition tv? Here are a few particulars to help you choose the right kind of show technology type which will match your own taste.
There are three different kinds of display technology type for your HDTV; LCD (Liquid Crystal Display), LED (Light Emitting Diode) and Plasma. There are also these new but unpopular kinds of flat screen display technology, such as OLED and Rear-Projection, but they are only made in certain places of the planet so I will just have to tackle them when they are proven in the mass market. So to help you decide on what kind of display technology type you want for your HDTV, I have listed below the facts and details of each of the three major types.
LCD
LCDs are the most common flat panel TVs that are sold today, simply because they are cheaper. Performance wise, it works well in daylight or in bright room areas because LCD screens has a matte finish that repels most of the light. But it doesnt perform very well in dark areas; perhaps worse than that of the Plasma TVs. You can fairly see and spot the difference between watching it in a light and in dark areas of your house. The potential flaws are much noticeable in the dark and your eyes will do hurt a bit when you suddenly turn on the lights after watching in dark areas.
LED
LED TVs consumes less power than LCD TVs and they come in thinner and slicker designs too. Although LED TVs are more expensive than LCD TVs as well, and picture quality wise, I dont see any difference. But if you want a thinner TV than an LCD TV then go for this one. It also performs like an LCD, better in light areas and not so much in dark areas.
Plasma
On the contrary, Plasma TVs are better to be used in dark areas because its features are suited in this environment. Plasma TVs comes in larger screens than LCDs and LEDs to give you that indoor cinema feeling. But Plasma TVs consumes more electric power compared to LCDs and LEDs. Unlike the two previous types which the screens come in a matte finish, Plasma TVs have glass screens that reflect light in bright areas. So this doesnt really perform well in bright areas.
OLED and Rear-Projection
Now, the remaining two other types, which are; OLED and Rear-Projection, all I can say is that if you really like to have a very, very large TV screen, go for these types because as far as I know they are the only ones that are being made within 55inches screens and higher. So if you are the one who really wants real large TV screens in your house and has the money to risk in these new types of display technology then go for these types.
It is always up to you as a buyer to look and search for the best type of HDTV that suits you. But be very careful with the specifications and features that the reps are telling you because a lot of those facts and details are just there to confuse you. But I personally suggest that buying an LCD TV is the best option because they are inexpensive and they work just fine..
