LCD TV Vs Plasma TV

On a per-inch basis, LCDs are more power-efficient than standard CRT televisions, but because most people buy flat-panel screens far larger than their old tube TVs, the LCDs often end up being slightly more power-hungry than the sets they replace. Expect a 42-in. LCD to use 130 to 240 watts when turned on. Plasmas tend to be less efficient: A 42-in. set will consume between 190 and 310 watts.

Most small LCDs (less than 32")currently come with 720p resolution, because viewers generally can’t discern 1080p at this size. Plasma makers don’t build many small sets. LCD is suitable for smaller size screen.

In the Size ranges from 37- to 47-in.LCDs and plasmas start to compete, and the selection is enormous. On the smaller end of this spectrum you can get a deal on 720p sets, but expect to pay more for 1080p resolution and better video processing.

If you’re shopping for a truly gargantuan TV, don’t accept anything less than 1080p resolution. At sizes over 60 in., prices for both plasma and LCD skyrocket and rear-projection sets become a better deal.

The maximimum size of the LCD is 71" and for plasma 103".