Versus Plasma Televisions
Versus Plasma televisions
Television Technologies: Competitors for the Future
CRT or tube television suited the needs of viewers for several decades. Plasma and LCD came along in more recent years competing for the affections of television buyers. These newer entrants on the market offer a slim design and the ability to enjoy a theater like experience with enormous screens that don't require an entire room for set up.
For the millions of consumers still holding out on purchasing a new plasma or LCD television despite their falling prices over the past couple of years, there will of course be other technologies evolve in the not so distant future to further complicate the decision when selecting a new set. Becoming acquainted with at least the names of a few of the technologies on the horizon may help prepare buyers for what is sure to follow in a crowded marketplace.
OLED
OLED is the acronym for organic light-emitting diode. The technology was originally developed years ago by Eastman Kodak and is used for both light sources and television. Sony is one of several companies hoping to bring this technology to market. Images are produced via the electro-phosphorescent properties of certain organic materials. No back light is required in an OLED television. In addition to television, OLED may be used on small screens such as on cell phones, MP3 players, and digital cameras.
An OLED television (active matrix) will use less power than the average LCD television. They offer a superior range of color and brightness as well as a wider viewing angle. These televisions are lighter weight, thinner, and yet more durable. The most significant drawback to an OLED television in this early phase is their lifetime. The longevity of some of the LEDs (the blue component) is only 3,000 to 5,000 hours at this time. Once manufacturing technology advances are made, it is anticipated that OLED televisions will have a much more competitive lifespan.
SED
SED is a surface conduction electron-emitter display, a technology reportedly being pursued primarily by Toshiba and Canon. SED uses an electron emitter for each subpixel to light up the phosphors in the display and operates similarly to a CRT display. Unlike a CRT television however, SED provides a much thinner and flatter screen.
An SED television is said to have a long working life, with only a 10% reduction in emitters after 60,000 hours. They use significantly less power than traditional LCD and plasma screens and possess excellent contrast ratio and brightness. Unlike LCD, an SED television does not experience lag (blurring during fast action scenes) and provides a 180 degree viewing angle. Like early plasma sets however, an SED television may be at risk for burn in.
Laser based Television
Mitsubishi may be unveiling its new laser based HDTV models by the end of the year.
The television is a slimmed down rear projection model that will reportedly rival the space saving design of plasma and LCD screens. Said to be only 10” deep they should not be too imposing in any room. It is also anticipated that they will be lighter in weight, due in part to their lightweight plastic screen versus traditional glass.
According to the manufacturer, other attractive features include improvements in picture quality. These sets are said to offer better color content and blacker blacks than current technologies. In addition, this new laser based television reportedly consumes significantly less power and is expected to be priced well below that of similarly sized plasma or LCD screens.
FED
Another potential leader for the future is FED (field emission display). Sony is currently behind the FED push.
FED television is said to operate more like a CRT set but offers the flatter, thinner display like LCD and plasma. They use a more efficient emitter (carbon nanotubes) and can therefore create a higher resolution picture than an LCD, use significantly less power than a plasma, and display fast motion without blurring.
The good news of course is that the evolution of television technologies should present some options that offer outstanding viewing and yet are affordable for the average consumer. Only time will tell which technologies will actually reach the market and whether or not actual performance will match current expectations.
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LCD versus PLASMA TELEVISIONS?
1 Which do you like better and why? So many opinions, I'm confused.... #2 is 1080dp so much better than 720?? Worth the extra $$??..... #3 which are the more highly rated brands out there? THANX
1.
Plasma > LCD.
Plasma has instantaneous response time, so no motion blur. It also has much better contrast: excellent black levels, so dark scenes look very good and true black actually appears black. The color looks exactly as it's supposed to, nice and deep just like in real life, no artificial-looking fluorescent colors as in LCDs. The off-axis viewing angles are also nice and wide, so those off to the side can see the TV with no distortion, unlike LCDs. Burn-in is nonexistent on new higher-end plasmas. Plus, plasmas tend to be a bit cheaper.
2.
For smaller screen sizes, 720p is perfectly fine. 1080p is only worth the money for larger sizes. Very few people can tell the difference on sets smaller than 42", and 1080p is really only noticeably better at 50"+ and with 1080p sources (Blu-Ray, PS3, Xbox 360). The human eye pays more attention to the color and the motion than it does to fine details and edges.
3.
With Pioneer out of the game, Panasonic is king of plasmas. Samsung and LG also make good plasmas. Avoid any other brand plasma.
For LCDs, Panasonic also makes good small models. Sony, Samsung, Sharp, Mitsubishi, LG, and Toshiba all make excellent LCDs. Best to avoid small non-global brands of tvs, such as Dynex, Insignia, Sceptre, and Viore.
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LG 50PA6500 50-inch 1080p 600 Hz Plasma HDTV List Price: Sale Price: $749.00 |
DescriptionBring the theater experience home. LG's PA6500 SERIES 1080p PLASMA HDTV FEATURING TruSlim FRAME If you want entertainment so life like you'll feel like you can reach out and touch it, or a picture so vibrant and clear that you'll forget you're watching TV, then you want the PA6500 1080p Plasma TV from LG... |
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LG 42PA4500 42-Inch 720p 600 Hz Plasma HDTV List Price: Sale Price: Too low to display |
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DescriptionBring the theater experience home. LG's PA6500 SERIES 1080p PLASMA HDTV FEATURING TruSlim FRAME If you want entertainment so life like you'll feel like you can reach out and touch it, or a picture so vibrant and clear that you'll forget you're watching TV, then you want the PA6500 1080p Plasma TV from LG... |
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Samsung PN51E550 51-Inch 1080p 600 Hz 3D Slim Plasma HDTV (Black) List Price: Sale Price: $947.99 |
Description[Samsung Plasma Comparison Chart] Samsung delivers the connected power of Smart TV, along with amazing 3D in the Plasma 5 Series. Samsung Smart TV is your portal to online content, sharing and chatting with friends, plus streaming movies, music – and so much more... |
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