No longer the "latest thing," high-definition TV is nonetheless still an evolving technology, with improved displays making already sharp pictures even sharper. LCD TVs are among the leaders in this advance, with many models incorporating the new 1,080p resolution. Close on their heels, however, are plasma sets.
Noted for their thin profiles, large screens and wide viewing angles, plasma sets have so far been slow to incorporate 1,080p. (The designation refers to the number of pixels per inch. The higher the number — standard HDTV is 720p — the greater the resolution and the sharper the image.) That pace is expected to pick up in the second half of next year. Meanwhile, there are lots of very good 720p plasma sets on the market.
Top picks in plasma
Our latest tests of plasma sets looked at 42-inch and 50-inch models. Many have peculiarities that have long dogged plasma TV: reflections from shiny screens (antireflective coatings help minimize this) and burn-in from static images such as news tickers or video games (screensaver-type features offer some protection). Yet plasma remains a good buy for anyone who wants a thin, big-screen bargain in HDTV. ... read the whole article
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