LCD vs. Plasma

[Words Of Wisdom]

NJ5 said:
I wouldn't buy a Plasma. They use way too much electricity, and I'd always be worrying about burn-in.

When I buy something expensive, I don't want to be worrying about it all the time. If you (or perhaps a clumsier member of your family) forget to turn off your LCD, it's not a problem unlike with a Plasma.

I guess this is about what it comes to.

With a plasma TV, you are going to get a better picture.  No two ways around that.  However there is always going to be the risk of burn-in.  It's just a part of the way plasmas are made. 

There are people running around with horror stories from plasmas bought back in 2005/2006 that are going to fear burn-in almost no matter what others say.  For them, an LCD is a much better choice because they're not just buying a TV, they're buying piece of mind.  However, if you learn about plasma ownership (turn off factory max settings after purchase, <50 contrast during the first couple months, etc) then you'll be fine.