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LCD TV's and flat screen TVs are fast becoming the television of choice for consumers looking for quality televisions. Both flat screen TVs and LCD televisions are getting quite a lot of attention which can make it difficult to understand the difference between each one and which TV is the best for an individual. To help make your TV choice, below is a guide on how LCD TV's differ from flat screen TV's.
An LCD TV is a flat panel television that uses Liquid Crystal Display technology that you will find in computer monitors, cell phones, etc. LCD panels are thin and require less power to operate. LCD panels consist of 2 layers of a glass-type material which are polarized and "glued" together. One of the layers of the glass-type materials has been coated with a specific type of polymer that holds the individual liquid crystals. Electric current will travel through the individual crystals which permits the crystals to block or pass light to produce the images you see. LCD crystals do not produce their own light therefore they use an external light source such as a LED or florescent bulb for the image to be produced. For an LCD TV to create an image the LCD chip pixels must be 'backlit'.
The images on an LCD TV are not "scanned" by an electron beam. Instead, the pixels of an LCD TV are quickly turned on and off which will all depend on the needs of the image. When the pixels are turned off, they do not permit the backlight through, and when turned on, they permit the backlight through. There is not any radiation emitted from the screen. LCD TV's can be hung on a wall or placed on small stand or other furniture piece. These TVs are a popular choice for TV and home theater viewing.
Flat screen TVs integrate stunning designs and advanced technologies that provides consumers with a true cinematic experience. A flat screen TV creates the ultimate TV viewing experience. Flat screen TVs includes LEDs, LCDs and plasma. No matter where you are sitting you will have a perfect view. Plasma TVs provide sharp details, bold colors, sharp details, and incredible clarity. Flat screens have fully flat front surfaces and include numerous electronic visual display technologies. They are very lightweight and thin and have video displays that use cathode ray tubes (CRTs). Plasmas provide excellent contrast and black level performance and have wider viewing angles than the LCD. They are a good choice if you want to watch sports or play video games as they provide good viewing of natural motion with fast action.
If you need a screen smaller than 42" that is ultra-thin, LCD is the best choice. LCD displays are better suited for rightly lit rooms so they are a good choice if you do a lot of daytime viewing in a room with windows. LCD TVs are usually more energy efficient than plasma models with the same screen size. Plasma delivers an exceptional picture and provides crisp, brilliant HD performance. Your choice will depend on your budget and television viewing preferences.
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