What's The Difference; Picture Quality - Hitachi 55PD8800TA Specifications

What's the difference?

Plasma and LCD may look similar but their fl at screen and thin profi le is where
the similarities end. The main difference between the two types of screens is
the technology that powers their images. To produce an image Plasma uses
tiny gas cells that are powered by precise electrical charges to produce the
picture. LCD screens use a backlight which passes through tiny liquid crystal
dots which are turned either opaque or clear to create the image.

Picture quality

Plasma and LCD both produce excellent picture quality and all Hitachi models
are High Defi nition capable. When choosing between Plasma and LCD a good
starting point is to consider what type of viewing you will want to do most.
As Plasma emits light only when the gas cell is activated it can produce deep
contrast with bright whites and pitch blacks. This contrast level is ideal for
watching movies in a home cinema environment where the room lighting
is low. Plasma cells are also very fast to switch on and off. This speed makes
Plasma an excellent choice for viewing fast moving content such as sports
because the image motion is very smooth and natural.