The technology: LCD, LED or Plasma
The question of whether it should be a LCD, LED or Plasma television, usually at the beginning of the search. It depends on where you want the TV set up and on what factors you are particularly attached. First, a few General data LCD technology:
- LCD uses liquid crystals to display images, brightly lit, and is lit spaces appropriate.
- Also are the LCD TV is cheaper to buy, consume more electricity than LED TVs.
- Large screens can be distracting Clouding effects have.
- Depending on the view angle of the image is also worse.
In the case of the LED technology, light-emitting diodes.
- LED devices have a very low power consumption. The purchase price of modern LED TVs is now greatly reduced.
- LED is the latest technology, and is also used in Smart TVs.
- The flat screens LED TV's are quite easy.
- Even with Edge LED Clouding may occur, link-effects (Please, the article is in the editing) on the sides.
Active and passive 3D technology
In addition to LCD, LED or Plasma, there is also the question of whether it is active or passive 3D technology. With active 3D, the Shutter closes the glasses alternate between the left and the right eye. You see, so to speak, always with one eye on the TV. The passive 3D uses polarization: Through the glasses, the right eye sees all of the degrees of the rows of the TV, the left eye in each odd line. Here, too, the different techniques have their advantages and disadvantages.
Active 3D TV
Advantages and disadvantages of active 3D:
- With active 3D, each eye gets the full resolution of Full HD on the TV to see from up close the picture looks sharp.
- The eyewear is heavier because it is battery operated. In addition, these glasses cost a lot. You want to bring your family and friends in the 3D experience, you have to dig deep in the bag.
- The image appears through the glasses a bit darker. Especially Plasma TVs with little luminosity to get problems with the brightness.
- The 3D effect is dependent on the head posture. Tilt the head to the side, you may lose this effect.
Passive 3D TV
Pros and cons of passive 3D:
- Glasses are inexpensive and are not hard on the nose.
- No matter how you look at the TV - the picture is not dependent on how you hold your head.
- The eyes are less burdened than the active 3D technology.
- The resolution of the TV is halved. Instead of Full HD, you only have a resolution of 1920 by 540 pixels. You sit closer to the TV, fraying the image of something.
Sony, Philips, Samsung or LG? - These manufacturers offer the best 3D TV
The price of LCD and Plasma are televisions close to each other. Which manufacturer but it shows you a good 3D picture at a good price? Here is a selection of three 3D TV:
- Giant Plasma real home theater: the Panasonic TX-P50VT50E and a 50-inch screen you get a large 3D in your four walls. Excellent and realistic images even at unfavorable angle, including the. Only the power consumption is very high.
- Power-saving LCD TV with LED backlighting and active 3D: The Sony KDL-43W805C convinced not only in terms of power consumption, but also due to very good 2D and 3D pictures. At a price of about 660 Euro is the 43-inch TV is a real bargain - the matching glasses are included with the TV but not cause so that's another additional cost.
- High-End LED TV with passive 3D: Best picture and Leading to the CHIP-best list, the LG Electronics 42LW579S.

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