3D technology is creating waves in the market with an increasing number of people opting for 3D TVs for their homes. Many brands of LCD and Plasma 3D TV models are available, resulting in confusion about which one is best. If you are looking to buy a 3D TV, one good way to test out your preference is by opting for Plasma or 3D LCD display rentals first. Here are a few things you should consider while making this decision:
Brightness
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Like with any TV, brightness is an important factor when you are looking for a 3D TV. The 3D glasses which are worn when watching the TV cut down some percentage of the light from the screen. A screen with brightness that is just right will appear dull or dark through the glasses. Test the screen for brightness while wearing the 3D glasses to accurately assess the final output quality.
LCD TVs use superior backlighting technology which makes for bright screens. With the new LED backlight technology, LCD TVs have improved even further in this aspect. In a Plasma TV, the light is generated by the phosphors which glow when excited. The lack of backlighting results in subdued brightness in these models.
Resolution
The resolution denotes the number of lines that are displayed on the screen. The more the number of lines, the better and sharper the picture quality will be.
When it comes to Plasma TVs, you can find true 1080 p picture resolution with top end models. This means that 1080 lines of resolution can be achieved by these models. A 3D LCD TV advertised as capable of 1080 p resolution is far more likely to have a maximum resolution of 900 lines. The picture quality will deteriorate accordingly on a 3D LCD screen.
Refresh Rates
Refresh rates are critical especially for viewing fast moving videos. The refresh rate stands for the time within which each pixel of the picture can be replaced with the next one. If the refresh rate is not at the optimum level, you will see motion blurs while watching fast moving videos or games. This is because the pixels aren't changing fast enough to keep pace with the video.
A screen with a 480Hz refresh rate will adapt to changing videos 4 times as fast as a 120Hz LCD. You can check the output of different models through 3D LCD display rentals.
Plasma TVs have faster refresh rates because of which motion blur or ghosting is mostly avoided. Even the phosphor trail of older models has been taken care of in recent launches.
Viewing Angles
A 3D TV must give undistorted and clear view from a wide range of angles so that many viewers can have a good viewing experience at the same time.
Plasma TVs charge phosphors which emit light evenly in every direction. This allows for uniform picture quality from wide angles. LCDs use backlighting which results in best picture view when the viewer is directly ahead. When viewed from the side the picture may appear distorted. Many top end LCD models now come with diffusion techniques to combat this problem.
Whether you opt for 3D LCD display rentals or prefer Plasma technology, it is important to test out both before you make your final decision. Experienced rental providers will be able to offer advice and tips on selecting the right model.
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