We Know: All About Flat Screen TVs
What is a Flat Screen TV?
A flat screen TV display is a flat panel. There are two kinds of flat screen displays: plasma and LCD. Their screens
are usually less than four inches thick.
CRTs (cathode ray tubes) are not flat screens. A CRT-based rear-projection TV is very large and can weigh as much as a
hundred pounds. As flat screens come down in price and increase in popularity, CRTs are becoming less common.
About Plasma Flat Screen TVs
Things to know about them:
- Most plasma flat screens have especially wide screens.
- Most plasma flat screens are between 42"-61".
- Cheaper plasma TVs often have enhanced-definition screens instead of high definition. This means less quality
contrast resulting in a loss of image detail.
- Many plasma sets include wing speakers but others have only the video display and require the addition of a TV tuner.
- Most plasma TVs have a higher contrast ratio than LCD TVs.
- Most plasma TV prices range from $1,200-$13,000.
About LCD Flat Screen TVs
Things to know about them:
- Most LCD flat screens are between 15"-65".
- Most LCD TVs include speakers and a TV tuner.
- LCD TVs are usually thicker in size than plasma TVs.
- LCD TVs do not run as hot as plasma TVs.
- Prices range from $200 to $1,500.
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