Pros and Cons of an LCD Flat Panel HDTV

If you have read my other articles regarding choices to make when buying an HDTV, then you are already well on your way to making an informed purchase. The next few articles will cover each type of HDTV set that is commonly available today. This first article will cover LCD TVs or Liquid Crystal Display TVs. If you are interested in other types of HDTV sets, please refer to my other articles covers the sets that are of particular interest to you.

An LCD set or Liquid Crystal Display has been around for years and is proven technology. Computer monitors have used LCD displays for many years, laptop computers use LCD, car navigation systems use LCD and the list goes on and on. This is perhaps the most intriguing reason to buy an LCD set. LCD technology has proven itself to be reliable and has a long track record. It is a type of technology that most people are familiar with and feel comfortable purchasing. However LCD sets are not perfect. The following paragraphs will describe common advantages and disadvantages to LCD HDTV sets.

In general, LCD sets are capable of displaying very good HDTV broadcasts. An LCD has a bright picture and performs well in bright, sunny rooms. An LCD set uses very little energy compared to many other types of HDTV sets and does not have any problems with burn in or image retention which can damage other types of HDTV displays. Burn in implies that a static image is permanently displayed on the screen is a ghosted form and will not go away. LCD are good for video gaming, and any other type of programming that may have static, non moving images for long periods of time.