Believe it or not, there is a difference between LCD and plasma TVs, other than the name brand. Most people make the assumption that the terms are interchangeable, but in reality there is a different science and technology between the two types.

They are not the same. A flat screen TV can be an LCD or a plasma TV, but there is a difference between the two terms. You need to know the basics when you are looking to purchase a new telly.

The main difference in LCD and plasma TVs is in how the picture is made. Plasma and LCD televisions both have exceptional quality. In the plasma, two sheets of glass are placed together and gas is pumped between the two. The particles are charged and give off green, red and blue phosphors.

The crystals filter the color whereas the gas charges the particles into phosphors. The phosphors are red, green and blue and come together into pixels which produce the picture.

So the question remains, between the two, which one is the best? When deciding it is inportant to note that plasma televisions will experience what is called “screen burn”, caused by a heat build up when the set is left on too long.

The burn effect is permanent if a stable image is on the screen for extended perions of time. Computer monitors are also prone to screen burn.

Yes, the information can be a little bit intimidating and you may not even care about the inner workings of the LCD and plasma TVs. But at least you will have the knowledge and be able to tell the difference. Whatever technology you decide you like better, you can now say you made an informed decision based on the information available.

If you have any other questions or still remain unclear on the difference, then you can always seek out a sales associate for more information. As well, you can go online to a plasma forum and find out what others have to say.

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