LCD vs. plasma: Which type of flat-panel TV should I get?
Where and what you watch may help you decide whether LCD or plasma is best for you. If your TV
room is relatively bright, or you do a lot of daytime viewing, you're a candidate for a bright,
glare-resistant LCD TV. LCDs are also immune to screen burn-in, so if you watch TV shows or play
video games with static images on the screen for hours at a time, LCD would be a better choice.
If you prize rich, natural colors and a higher-contrast picture, and do lots of viewing with the
lights dimmed, you'll probably prefer a plasma TV.
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What are the best HDTVs for high-def gaming?
With the popularity of HD video game consoles like Xbox 360™ and PlayStation® 3, it's
even more important to get the right TV for gaming. Plasmas are best at displaying high-speed
motion, and they've got the widest viewing angles if you're playing with friends, though some
plasma screens may reflect room lights. Flat-panel LCD TVs are immune to screen burn-in,
and provide consistently bright, crisp images.
Find out more about HDTVs and gaming here.
Make the most of your HDTV with a Blu-ray™ player
If you own an HDTV — especially a 1080p model — you should consider a Blu-ray player.
They offer a picture better than any other available source, even the best high-definition TV broadcasts.
Movies look crisp and clean, with deeper, richer colors than what you've seen with DVD. And many players
feature advanced new surround decoding to give movie soundtracks improved levels of clarity and
dimensionality. Some newer models also include extra features such as Netflix video streaming and access
to interactive "BD-Live" bonus material.
Learn more about Blu-ray technology.
