affiliate marketing A new televisi** is high ** every**e's wish list. Who wouldn't love a brand new fifty-inch flat screen TV hanging ** their living room wall? The makers of televisi**s are taking advantage of ever-changing technology by creating scientific marvels that can produce clear pictures and lifelike colors in just a few inches of depth. But all of this technology means that buying a TV is harder than ever. These days, the battle between LCD and Plasma is **, and choosing sides can be hard. Which **e should you purchase?

Why buy a plasma TV?

Plasma TV's have a wide viewing angle. This means that the pers** sitting to the side of the televisi** can enjoy the same picture quality as the pers** sitting in fr**t of the televisi**. With an LCD, the picture quality diminishes if viewed from an angle. If you plan ** mounting your TV high ** a wall or above a fireplace, a plasma is your Best bet, since the picture will remain clear when viewed from the ground. Plasma TV's are known for having high c**trast and deep black levels. This is most evident in nighttime scenes in movies and shows; the colors appear lifelike and every detail shows, even in dark scenes. Plasma TV's are also less expensive than LCD's. When the price per inch is compared, plasma TV's are a budget's best friend.

Why buy an LCD?

If you are looking to reduce your m**thly electricity bills, you will want to purchase an LCD TV. The savings are minimal - often just a few dollars a m**th - but will add up over the lifetime of the televisi**. And since an LCD TV uses less electricity, it is the greener opti**. You might also want to purchase an LCD if some**e in your family is an avid video gamer. Video games often feature static images, like the score box or the countdown timer, that do not move. With a plasma TV, these static images can burn into the screen; this burn-in is not a problem with an LCD. You also need to c**sider the level of light in the room. LCD's are well suited to bright rooms. The screen is less reflective than a plasma, and as such will not show the reflecti**s of windows or lights. Also, LCD's have a brighter picture; under the harsh glow of daylight or lamplight, viewers will still see a clear and bright picture ** the screen.
In a battle between plasma and LCD, there is no clear winner. You should buy whichever televisi** best suits your needs. But before purchasing a TV, you need to remember some key rules. First, match the size of the televisi** to the size of the room; c**trary to popular belief, the televisi** should not be larger than the room itself. Sec**d, shop around. Prices for both plasma and LCD TV's are coming down by the **** so you might find a bargain if you do a little comparis** shopping. And third, if you are technically challenged, hire some**e to install the electrical comp**ents for you. This way, you can sit back and enjoy your favorite show with all of your fingers intact.