Which is better- plasma TV or LCD TV and why?

Here is a summary of the two: Picture quality of plasma is brighter, better color, better blacks than LCD. (There is something about looking directly at glowing phosphors!) Sharpness is the same for equivalent pixel counts. Some newer LCDs have 1080 x 1920 resolution, most plasmas still in the 720 x 1280 range. Plasma is heavier and uses more power than flat panel LCD. There are reports that plasmas are not as reliable or they don't last as long, but that is no longer true with the latest models. Plasma phosphors dim slowly over time (but not as fast as CRT phosphors); but direct view LCDs use flourescent lamps which also dim and eventually burn out (some are replaceable). Plasmas are subject to burn-in. A stationary image left on the screen for a long time could produce a permanent ghost image. The most risk is when viewing a lot of 4:3 ratio pictures (non-HD), which are displayed with vertical dark areas on the left and right to fill in the wide screen. There are ways to minimize this, however. many sets have a "stretch" mode which widens the picture to fill the whole screen. This could also be a problem with extended playing of video games if there is a background image that remains stationary. Plasmas come in larger sizes, although large flat panel LCDs are coming out, but they are expensive. LCD projectors can be 70". LCD contrast and brightness can be reduced when viewing from off-center (both flat and projector, but sets will vary).

for newer set of TV, LCD is the choice with improve black level and response time (8ms and lower), viewing angle can reach 178 degree now and bigger size LCD are also available.....they're cheaper also!

Both have equally great pictures,both require good venting as they tend to run warm which is why as a person who repairs both,i suggest the plazma.The lcd tv's use a lamp which of course has a limited life whereas your warranty is only one year and a new lamps average cost is 350.00 canadian.And dont be fooled by extended warranty,just ask and you will see it does not cover the lamp.So plazma has 3 to 4 replaceable and serviceable boards and of course the panel.All parts on plazmas are covered under warranty and extended.A liitle more money but a much wiser choice is plazma.

I have had both LCD and Plasma,and in my opinion I prefer the Plasma which is what I have now.The LCD picture was never crystal clear there was a constant shadow around the people on the television and repeated engineers coming out to fix it didnt solve the problem,apparently we were told by one engineer that it is a problem that most LCDs have,although my friend has an LCD and her picture is ok so whether it only occurs on much larger televisions I am not sure,also I dont like the plastic type screen that an LCD screen has.So i would say i prefer the plasma but i suppose it really depends on the size of tv you have and a persons personal preference.

I've heard that if you watch a lot of things with lines it them (as in the widescreen/fullscreen lines) or watch a lot of one channel with a logo in the corner, a ghost image can emerge on the plasma. Also, in my experience, plasma's tend to run hotter. I'd get a LCD.

The prices of both technologies have come down quite a bit to the point where they are almost even. In my opinion LCD is the way to go. They have just as good viewing angles as plasma TVs and some have brighter pictures. I just bought an Sony LCD at a local Sears store and got a great deal

they both have their strengths and weaknesses, try http://www.newegg.com for good prices and reviews.

ive been told that the lcd because there clear picture and if they break they are cheaper to fix

In my opinion, it all depends on your vision. If you have terrible eye sight, get a Plasma TV. If your vision is very good, or okay, get a LCD TV. Not only will it fit anywhere, but it saves a lot of money for something else, like a laptop or an iPod.