PLASMA TV

A plasma TV consists of an emissive flat panel display where the light is created by phosphors which get excited by plasma discharge between the flat panels of glass. The gas discharge consists of a mixture of xenon and neon (noble gases) which are inert not harmful.

It was invented by Donald L. Bitzer & H. Gene Slottow at University of Illinois in 1964 for PLATO computer system.

PLASMA V/S LCD

Going out to buy your first flat panel TV?? Don't get confused by the various claims being made by different manufacturers.

Both the technologies have their own pros and cons. Check these factors below while buying the TV and be your own judge.

PICTURE QUALITY

The contrast ratio and the blacks shown by a Plasma TV are better as compared to LCD TV. This ensures that the images that a viewer will see in a dark scene would be clearly defined. LCD TV's consist of liquid crystals cannot shut the light because of the presence of backlight which results in leakage of light. The color resolution produced by Plasma TV's are better as compared to LCD TV's.

SIZE OF THE SCREEN

Plasma TV's are available in bigger sizes. You can buy a Plasma TV which is up to 60 inches in size. LCD TV's are generally available only up to a size of 40 inches. With respect to prices LCD TV's are costlier as compared to Plasma TV's.

LIFE SPAN

The life span of LCD TV's is greater as compared to Plasma TV's. LCD TV's can last up to 60,000 hours as compared to Plasma TV's which can last for 30,000 hours.

CONSUMPTION OF POWER

LCD TV consume less power as compared to Plasma TV. The power consumption is 30 % less as compared to Plasma TV.

VIEWING ANGLE

Plasma TV provides a better viewing angle as compared to LCD TV. There is no loss of image in a Plasma TV.

RESPONSE TIME

If you are more into sports or action flicks Plasma TV would be a better option as fast moving images can be handled efficiently in a Plasm a TV. LCD TV's are prone to blurry images.

BURN IN EFFECT

Plasma TV's are prone to burn in effects where a ghost like image sticks on the screen. It results because of static display over a period of time.