The main choice you have are between LCD or Plasma. Although both are great televisions, there are differences between both of them. Let’s take a look at each of these TV and the differences between them.
Plasma TV contains different gases such as xenon, helium and neon. These gases are charged electrically when the TV is on. The gases produce different colors which represent the images you see. The main drawbacks of Plasma TV are that they generate tremendous amounts of heat and also they can be affected by screen burn from static images being displayed for too long. These can even be visible in the two black bands you see on the top and bottom of movies. On top of that Plasma TVs are generally much heavier than LCD TVs.
LCD TV on the other hand are lighter, last longer and are much cooler. They also use less power and are better for the environment because of this. A big screen TV such as a 60 inch LCD TV will be heavy but compared to the yesteryears, this TV will be loads lighter and will look cooler as well.
LCD TV requires much less energy since you are not using electrically charged gas to show images. This results in greatly reduced electric bills.
A huge LCD TV is perfect whether you are a bachelor, family man or anything in between. It is perfect especially if you have a lot of people that come over and you can watch a movie, or sports together. These TVs are also perfect for playing video games. It goes without saying that the bigger your TV the better . Imagine watching your favorite movie on such a huge screen with so much clarity. Also, if you are a sports enthusiast, it is the perfect kind of TV to watch your favorite sports team on.
In recent years the price of LCD TVs has gone down considerably. Just few years ago even a small LCD HDTV was a thing of luxury. However, with the advancement of technology, fierce competition, emergence of generic manufacturers, you can find a big LCD TV for a fraction of the price.
Now that you have seen the benefits of buying a 60 inch LCD TV, you should start gathering a list of features that you want on it. Most TVs are very similar and include many of the same features. However, there are subtle differences between each brand of television. You should also think about where you will put the TV and whether you will mount it on a wall or leave it on a TV stand. Good luck in purchasing your new tv. Sure beats going down to the local pub to watch HDTV
A few of the latest LCD TV’s by Philips