Special Report: Flat-Panel TV
Flat-panel TVs are the hottest thing going. But which is better, plasma or LCD? What resolution do you need? To help you answer those and other questions, we've pulled together a series of articles that will help you sort out the current technologies, as well as give you a glimpse into the future.
•Flat-Panel Basics
A quick rundown on how plasma and LCD screens work, their comparative advantages and drawbacks, and typical pricing.
•Inside a Plasma Screen
Jumpin' Jack Flash, it's a gas, gas, gas.
•Inside a Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD)
The first of the fixed-pixel display technologies, LCDs debuted in pocket calculators in the 1970s. They've grown up since then — a lot.
•Plasma vs. LCD
The flat-panel alternatives go head-to-head before our expert panel's discriminating eyes.
•The Future of Flat-Panel TVs
New flat-TV technologies promising better pictures — and some other surprises — are gearing up to challenge plasma and LCD
•How to Mount a Flat-Panel TV
Is getting a flat-panel set out of the box and onto the wall something you can do yourself, or do you need to hire a pro?
•Maxing Out Resolution
How much resolution your TV needs for best possible picture quality depends on screen size and seating distance. Here's how to figure it all out.
•HDTV Buying Guide
Shopping for a new TV or projector? Check and compare features, specs, and prices for more than 600 models, HD and otherwise, in our interactive buying guide.
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