I know you may think that this is a silly question, but I was wondering if you could tell me the difference?

Question

between the Plasma, HDTV, Projection, LCD TV's and the like. My husband's birthday is coming up and I know that I want to get him a flat screen tv, but I sincerely do not know which is best?

Anyone have any input? Technology seems to be moving too fast for me.

Thank you.

Answer 1

There is NO answer for your question as to which is best.  If there was they would only make one type of HDTV.

You can get a basic description of each by doing a quick Internet search. But each is best in its own way.

I would recommend you talk to a salesman at Best Buy or a good department store (one that has knowledgeable sale people) and talk with them about your TV usage. Look at each type of TV and trust them to help you make the right choice.  

They can do a much better job of recommending a type of TV than someone here can.

Answer 2

I would go with the LCD HDTV, apparently plasma is clearer but doesnt last as long, hdtv, just means high definition, so you can get other channels for free and its better quality picture, hope you find what you're looking for, hes a very lucky fellow to be getting such a gift, hope he appreciates you my friend, goodluck! :)

Answer 3

The basics:

HDTV versus "regular" TV - you need access to HD programming, which may cost you extra from your provider.  But sooner or later, you're likely to want to receive HD programming, so getting a HD-capable set is probably worthwhile.

Digital tuning: If you get your TV signals from an antenna, then you will need digital tuning.  If you get your TV from satellite or cable, you don't.  Don't pay extra for digital tuning if you don't need it.

Panel technology: LCDs take less power, and are most popular (almost exclusively) in the smaller screen sizes (up to 42").  They are more effective than plasma sets in well-lit rooms.  To minimize  "ghosting" of moving objects (e.g. hockey pucks), look for a short response time.  Plasma tends to dominate in the really big screens, but they can have problems with reflections on the screen (hence not as good in brightly-lit rooms), "image burn" (if you always watch NBC you may get the peacock permanently etched into the corner of your screen), and they suck a pile of power - so much so that California considered banning them.

Check the attached - just one of many comparisons available on the Net.