Plasma screens do burn more power than the equivalent CRT type screen. But,
the large rear screen CRT type sets are also very power hungry. They are
also more sensitive to have picture burn in.

Some people I speak to, also have the opinion that nothing beats a
conventional CRT type set. But, in about a year or two, these will no
longer be available in the major type models. In about 5 years, CRT sets may
not be available at all. But, from the consensus that I am seeing, makes it
more difficult to choose a descent type of TV set without some compromise.
The question now is, to find the best compromise.

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"Roderick Stewart" wrote in message
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In article , Jerry G. wrote:
Would your preference be a Plasma TV set?

Plasma screens look very smart, but they are heavy, expensive and power
hungry. Power consumption wouldn't be so much of a problem, for me as
for some, because I'm one of these strange people that only switches
the thing on when I want to watch something, and then I switch it off
again. If you want to leave your TV on all the time, as many do, then
several hundred watts burning all day will make a difference. They're
also reputed to be "sticky", in that any static picture information
(such as corner logos) that is displayed for any length of time can be
burned permanently into the display.

Would your preference be an direct view LCD TV set?

No. Picture quality varies too much with viewing angle.

Would your preference be a rear screen type LCD TV set?

Not enough space in my living room for rear projection. Not really
enough for the large screen CRT I have now, so I wouldn't want anything
bigger. Your living room may be different, of course.

Would your preference be a frontal projection type DLP TV set?

The shape of my living room would suit front projection quite well, so
I'm considering this, but as above, yours will probably be different.
Also, viewing would require at least subdued lighting, if not complete
darkness, and you may not always want to close the curtains.

Would your preference be a rear screen type DLP TV set?

Same as above for any kind of back projection.

In other words, you need something that suits your living room, your
viewing habits, your budget, your electricity bill, and your opinions
about what aspect of TV watching is most important.

Rod.