LCD or Plasma ?

[GooseGaws]

NJ5 said:

GooseGaws said:

NJ5 said:
DON'T buy a Plasma. Plasmas use a lot more electricity than LCDs, and energy prices are increasing a lot. It's very possible prices will get even worse, you will want to have as few energy-guzzlers as possible in your house.

Power usages vary wildly between makes and models; some LCDs use virtually as much power as plasmas at the same screen size. Really, if someone is buying a $2000 TV, they can probably afford a few extra watts to power it.

Every LCD vs Plasma comparison I've seen gives a significant advantage to LCDs in terms of power consumption. If you have any links saying otherwise, please post.

I'm not disagreeing that LCDs are generally more energy efficient.  I'm saying that deciding a purchase of a 42" television based on power usage is silly.  A HDTV is a luxury item to begin with; nobody needs one.