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Getting StartedBig PictureBig SoundBig FunctionalityPutting It All TogetherAsk the Experts

Thanks to advances in technology, you’ve got more television options than ever before. Unfortunately, that also means you have more to learn and more decisions to make. Don’t worry — you can figure it out, and we can help.
LCD TV

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DLP Rear Projection TV

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Performance CriteriaLCDPlasmaDLP Rear
Projection
DLP Front Projection*
BrightnessBestBetterGoodGood
Contrast Ratio (Black Levels)BetterBestBetterGood
Burn-in / Image Sticking ProtectionBestGoodBestBest
Mounting AbilityBestBetterPoorGood
Viewing AngleBetterBestGoodBest
Response Time (Motion Blur)BetterBestBestBest
Lifespan*BetterBetterBestBest
ThicknessBestBestFairBest
WeightBetterFairGoodBest
Screen SizeFairGoodBetterBest


LCD TVLCD: Hard-Working Flat Panel
Liquid Crystal Displays (LCDs) create pictures by passing light through a thin layer of charged, polymer crystals, allowing each to reveal or block red, green or blue frequencies to make a color.

LCD is one of the brightest displays available — even brighter than plasma — and is relatively energy efficient. They resist glare, performing well in kitchens or multi-purpose rooms with bright lighting.

Some viewers critique LCD color as cooler or less natural, which may stem from slightly lower black-level performance.

Lighter-weight than plasma displays, LCDs are a great option if you are considering wall mounting.

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