How to Compare LCD Flat Panel TV with Plasma TV

The LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) flat panel TV as well as plasma TV have a lot in frequent except for the technology they use to produce the picture images. Both plasma and LCD have a slim profile. In plasma TVs, neon and xenon gases are used for creating a great digital image. Such technology allows them to have a larger screen size. If you plan on buying either of the two, conduct a thorough comparison.

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The Ultimate Flat-Panel LCD Buyer’s Guide.....

This two-part article'll tell you everything you need to know about purchaseing a flat-panel LCD (liquid-crystal display), including several essential things sellers do not want you to know. You will learn why an LCD's the most uncommon technology purchase you will ever make. You will also learn how to evaluate LCDs, what to consider when deciding where to make your purchase, how to stay away buying unnecessary extras, and how to test your early purchase for defects.

If you don't already own one, chances are a flat panel LCD monitor is high on your wish list. These bright beauties, once the exclusive domain of notebooks, are rapidly taking over the desktop. LCDs have the following advantages over conventional CRT (cathode-ray tube) monitors: They require less space, are much lighter (a 20-inch CRT [19-inch viewable area] weighs in at a hernia-inducing 50 pounds, whereas a 19-inch LCD monitor weighs a svelte 13 pounds), consume about 70% less energy and throw off less heat than CRTs, and produce an undistorted, bright flat display.

Until recently, LCDs were much more expensive than CRTs, making it difficult to cost-justify replacing a CRT with the same size LCD. However, improvements in the LCD manufacturing process have resulted in higher yields, which has narrowed the price difference between these two technologies. This is particularly true for the smaller 15- and 17-inch LCD panels.

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I need to connect three televisions to one computer to display what is on the computer's monitor?

I've got three 42" flat panel LCD televisions which need to display presentations from a computer. How can I connect all three televisions to one computer (either physically or wireless) so that I can accomplish this? Is there any hardware that I need? If so, what specifically would I need?

so i assume you want the same thing on all three? well the lucky thing is the LCDs should all have VGA ports so you just need a splitter http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817404026

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What's the difference between a Plasma and an LCD display?

I'm considering a new television and I'm trying to determine what's the best way to go on a flat panel television.

Plasma is a charged gas. LCD is liqued.

Plasma has deeper blacks and usually a faster responce time. It is also cheaper as of now. LCD is brighter colors and crisper images becuase it handles a higher resolution. Currently a 37" LCD is about the same price as a 42" plasma.

People say that plasma has a burn in problem (an image left on teh screen after you tunr it off) but this can be easily remidied and prevented (check teh link below). I suggest a 42 or 50 inch plasma.

You can find the best answer on bestbuy.com. They have a technical section that explains in detail each of the current technologies. The tab path is "electronics, televisions, understanding tv technologies." I am also in the market and after reading their answers have decided direct-view HDTV is the best choice. It has excellent performance at a low cost. The others at this time have too many negative variables, plus there are new technologies coming. Watch for prices to drop on plasmas and LCDs in a year or two.

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Is there a way to convert DVI-I to VGA?

I have a flat-panel LCD display for my computer with a VGA input. There is a DVI-I port on my PC, but I don't have a DVI cable, or a DVI port on the monitor. I found an adapter at The Source by Circuit City, but it is not compatible. Is there an adapter available to convert a DVI-I signal to VGA, or is it not possible?

Yes, a DVI-I can output analog and digital computer signals. VGA is analog, so it will work. You can go to any computer store and buy a DVI to VGA adapter. Then, you will be able to use a standard VGA cable with it. The adapter should cost about $5.

If you can't find one anywhere, you can order one from Newegg.com, whcih is the most popular online computer store in the U.S.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.asp?DEPA=0&type=&Description=dvi+to+vga+adapter&Submit=ENE&N=0&Ntk=all

Cyberguys has one.

"Connect a DVI cable to an analog VGA monitor with this DE15 (HD15) male plug to a female DVI-I (Dual Link) socket adapter. Can be used with any DVI-I or DVI-A cable."

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