Plasma, LCD or Projection

There are a number of things to consider when choosing the right display. Not all plasmas connect easily to your existing equipment, not all pictures are suitable for LCDs, not all rooms are suitable for a projector. Let us help you make the right choice.

Plasma Screens
 
Key advantages

• Slim, attractive and non-intrusive.
  
• Can offer very good image quality
  
• Simple physical installation
  
• Very ‘TV like’, normal brightness etc.

Drawbacks

• Relatively expensive for good quality screen
  
• Great care necessary with video signals
  
• Heavy and fragile
  
• Can make irritating background noise

LCD screens

Key advantages

• Light weight
  
• Slim attractive and non-intrusive
  
• Excellent compatibility with PC’s
  
• Completely silent
  
• Ecologically excellent, low power consumption, long life, replaceable wearing parts.

Drawbacks

• Expensive in larger sizes
  
• Lack contrast compared to plasma, ‘grey’ blacks.
  
• Can suffer image lag, resulting in ‘smearing’ of fast moving images
  

Projection

(There are 3 main types of projection system each with it’s own positives and negatives, but here we generalise, bear in mind that some projectors are weaker or stronger in some areas)

Key advantages

• No real limit to picture size, it can be as big as your room allows
  
• Relatively easy to hide when not in use (small component size, retractable screen)
  
• Stunning image quality from a good set-up
  
• Long life of main components
  
• More ‘filmic’ image, just like the cinema

Drawbacks

• At least some darkening of the room is needed, depending on the projector
  
• The picture can be so large as to be overpowering. Some TV programs are simply not watchable at that size
  
• Cooling fans hum. Needs careful installation
  
• Complex install, requiring long cable runs
  
• DLP projectors can suffer rainbow artefacts. Some people see them, others not.
• Try before you buy!

Call us now on 0845 230 8900 to discuss your particular requirements.