When researching TVs or making a purchase, there will be a
lot of jargon thrown around. However, shopping for electronics need not be complicated
as explained by Home Theater Review.
You might hear the following four abbreviations and terms: plasma,
LED, HDTV and LCD. These acronyms each stand for different types of
technologies within the television itself. The first helpful hint about
TV-buying is to know what these abbreviations stand for.
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LED stands for Light Emitting Diode.
· LCD stands for Liquid Crystal Display
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HDTV stands for high definition television
Plasma televisions were the original flat screen high
definition television (HDFT). One important factor to consider when purchasing
a television is how well the TV will be “lit up” and how well it can display a
wide range of colors. Plasma TVs do not need backlighting to show bright colors
and white and to show dark colors and black.
However, prices fell to a degree once LCD televisions became
more popular and more widely available. They were the way of the future. LCD
televisions are generally lighter and thinner than plasma TVs. The display of
an LCD TV must have a backlight, as it generates color but not light.
Traditional, cheaper LCD TVs use CCFL (cold cathode fluorescent) materials to
create light for the television. LCD televisions backlight by LEDs are bright
and have great contrast, meaning they show a variety of colors. Currently, they
are the choice television.
It is always recommended to research what televisions are
out there. You should also make every effort to see them for yourself in a
store before choosing one. There are many high definition TVs now, and its
clear the LCD TVs have replaced plasma screens as the best option. Manufacturers
make many more LCD TV models than plasma ones. LCD versions use less energy
than plasma TVs and LED-type screens, in particular, use the least amount of
electricity, which saves money in the long run. In the end, however, choosing
between television sets is a personal choice.
