Rear Projection: LCD

LCD big screen TVs are becoming more prevalent. LCD projection works like a slide show by directing light through a silicone chip and then magnifying it for projection.


Photo courtesy Panasonic and Matsushita Electric Corporation of America
A rear-projection LCD

Pros:

  • They produce an excellent picture.
  • They have a slim profile.
Cons:
  • They are expensive.
  • They have a poor black level.