Polaroid LCD Television
Plasma television has been the Holy Grail for TV technophiles for a while now. Liquid Crystal Display technology is advancing by leaps and bounds, however, and threatens to catch up if not pass the former leader of the pack. Let’s compare the qualities of the plasma screen with Polaroid LCD television.
Pros and Cons
Plasma screens have always out-sized the LCD screens. Liquid crystal displays are activated by tiny individual transistors. To create color, three transistors are needed for each pixel. The larger the screen is, the larger the number of transistors that are needed. Both technologies are producing larger screen sizes successfully, but haven’t gotten them to market yet because of high costs. Current consumer sizes range from 32 inches to 63 inches with sizes over 100 inches being tried. For LCD television, the range is 13 to 45 inches also with screen of about 100 inches in the works. However, because of the difficulty in making the glass for large plasma screens, LCD may ultimately be the size winner.
Sets like the Polaroid LCD television are sturdier than plasma screen sets, making them easier to ship and install. The Polaroid LCD television is far better for video game playing because it isn’t likely to suffer from screen burn-in like plasma. This is the retention of an image on the screen after the image is no longer being received. Plasma screens are known for their susceptibility to burn-in.
Although this problem is being addressed in newer models, the LCD is still the winner in this category. Both the plasma screen TV and the Polaroid LCD television have a long life comparable to the old cathode ray sets. Both are more likely to be replaced because of the siren call of larger screens and new technology than because the lamps faded.
Plasma TVs are quite heavy. The Polaroid LCD television would be lighter, more portable and cheaper to ship than a plasma TV of the same size. For a flat, wall-mounted screen, weight can make a big difference. Plasmas also use more power and run hotter. This requires more planning for installation. Plasma TVs should be installed by professionals while the Polaroid LCD television can be installed by the purchaser or placed on a stand.
Although plasma screen television sets provide a brighter picture in ideal conditions, the Polaroid LCD television provides a better picture in the “real world” conditions including ambient light. Both plasma and LCD screens are thin, though LCD is a little thinner. The Polaroid LCD television is the clear winner for high altitude performance. Plasma is affected by the stresses of high altitudes and produces a noticeable hum while LCD is unaffected. Individual needs will dictate which type of TV is better for you.