Flat Panel: LCD

LCDs are larger versions of your laptop computer screen. Just like plasma TVs, LCDs require an external tuner to receive input. LCDs win for slim, coming in at almost an inch thinner than plasma, and they are priced about the same as plasmas of similar screen size.

Photo courtesy Panasonic and Matsushita Electric Corporation of America A 13-inch LCD TV

Pros:

• They have a slim profile (2 inches thick!).
• Their retail price is falling (still pricey, though).
• Bright and sharp images, especially for video games or connecting your PC to your home theater.

Cons:

• They have limited screen size.
• They have poor black level.
• Images might not look as realistic as on a plasma.