LCD TV

When it comes time to upgrade your television there are many choices available including the standard cathode ray tube, projection, LCD or plasma TV. While one of the main considerations in choosing a television remains price, the picture quality and screen size is also important to individual viewers. In many cases the size of the unit plays a role in making a choice, and those looking for a television that remains closer to the wall the choice is narrowed down to a LCD or plasma TV.

With the technology of both types still relatively new, LCD televisions initially cornered the market for smaller screen units, commanding a large segment of the computer monitor industry. The restriction of size in LCD monitors also held a slight edge over plasma technology until a few years ago when it was able to increase the screen size for about 40-inches. In making the choice between LCD or plasma TV there are a few other factors to consider.

When large plasma televisions first hit the market, a 50-inch unit could cost as much as a used compact car, but better manufacturing and competition brought the prices down to where buying a LCD or plasma TV did not have to focus entirely on price. Plasma units, however are still relatively unavailable in smaller sizes, a market the LCD technology still dominates.