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The advantage that the Plasma TV enjoys, is not only accurate color and deep blacks, but also the view of the plasma can be seen from even extreme angles without any fading. This is due to the fact that there are more than 1 million tiny lamps or cells right up at the viewing glass.
Once you get past all of the negative marketing hype, and find the facts, you will find that a plasma TV is a great choice for the larger screen TV.


LCD TVs have been around for nearly as long as the plasma TV for the residential market. The LCD differs from plasma technology, in that is uses a back light that beams through a liquid crystal filter to display the picture on the screen. LCD technology has struggled for years to increase the contrast ratio and the viewing angle to compete with the plasma technology. Today, nearly all flat panel TVs less than 42” diagonal are an LCD TV. LCD technology has improved greatly for large screen TVs, but the best of today’s LCD big screens are back lit with LED technology. This has increased the price, but the results have been impressive. The contrast ratios have increased and so has the viewing angle.

The major manufacturers of LCD TVs are Sony, Sharp, Samsung, LG, and Mitsubishi. LG and Samsung manufacture both LCD and Plasma TVs. For manufacturers that have great service and support, we choose Sharp and LG.

The most important thing is getting a TV that has the features and the picture that you want. Lower end products tend to have poor processors that may have a great HD picture, but the SD pictures are marginal at best. Stay away from box store models, and choose products that have great service and support. Don’t depend on the box store, the super store, or the manufacturer to help you when you need it. Who you buy a product from is just as important as what you buy. Make sure you buy a TV from a reputable business like The HiTech Life, who will stand behind the manufacturer's warranty and service.

Labels: Buying, LCD, Plasma, Service, Warranty